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“The tenth edition of the Masters Surf Reunion represents a very special moment”
Luis Arecena, the event organizer, said in an interview: “The Masters events remind us of something very important: surfing has no expiration date.”
Alonso finished third in Maresias and climbed 32 places in the ranking
He is now 13th in the ranking; Mesinas is ranked fifth and has entered the top 5
The tenth edition of the Masters Surf Reunion is just around the corner
Several of the best surfers over 40 in the world meet again in the Dominican Republic
Weekly editorial: Until it's confirmed, it's not news
Have you ever seen a candidate declared president based on the polls? Or announce a team qualifying for the FIFA World Cup when there was even the slightest mathematical chance of them not qualifying?
Slater closed a deal with an anti-aging supplement company
The brand's slogan is: “Don't age. Age better.” “It's about changing the perspective on what it means to age,” says the GOAT.
Lucca and Alonso made it to the quarterfinals
The mancora native is now in the top 5 of the live ranking, Alonso climbed to 20th place; they will face Kainalo and Koboayashi respectively, tomorrow, the final day of the event
Slater went to Scotland to play golf but ended up surfing
He said he “finally” managed to surf that wave; the locals were impressed.
American Wave Machines filed a lawsuit against WhiteWater
The PerfectSwell technology company says that Endless Surf infringes on its patent.
One week before ALAS in Puerto Rico: More than 220 registered participants from 20 countries
There are competitors on the waiting list, and in the divisions where there's room for more, very few remain.
Brazil established criteria to determine who it will take to LA 2028 if it wins the ISA WSG
Absolute motivation for the best in the country to go to Peru or El Salvador, the venues for the world championships that offer team slots
They launched a big wave invitational event in Makaha
“20 feet or more. The aloha never fails,” is the motto. The home of the first international big wave tournament is hosting a championship again.
ALAS of El Salvador already has more than 65 competitors from 15 countries
Surfers from Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, the United States, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela are confirmed for the event.
Alonso, Lucca, Yago and Sol made it to the round of 16 in Maresias
Sol entered the qualifying zone in the live rankings, Lucca remains in it, and Yago is just inside; Correa climbed 20 places in the ranking
Those who disappoint when reporting on the PROVISIONAL Olympic rankings
Kanoa and Mirai may still be left out
A feud on social media between big wave surfers ended up in court.
Kalani Lattanzi posted a photo accusing Thiago Jacaré of stealing suits in Nazaré; Jacaré sued him for defamation and is demanding compensation of at least US$4000.
For Paterson, Erin Brooks is reminiscent of Kelly and Andy in their prime.
The super coach and former Pipe Master declared: “The determined mentality he shows during this historic streak is reminiscent of Slater and Andy Irons at the height of their rivalry.”
Spain has selected its team for the ISA World Championship in Peru
Nadia Erostarbe will have to leave the Philippines quickly to arrive on time for her Round 3 tie in Peru.
Five key points of ALAS in Puerto Rico
The final four-star stage of the season, important for defining champions in a qualifying year for Lima 2027
If they accept, Dora, Italo and Pupo would represent Brazil at the ISA in Peru.
It's up to them to say yes or no; official information will come from the confederation on October 6; Silva, Raupp, and Sophia Medina would be the women on the team
Photos of Kanoa and Mirai's provisional qualification for LA 2028
And of the perfect waves that broke on the final day of the Asian Games
Why is there talk, or why should there be talk, of a "provisional" classification?
This could be good news for the runners-up, Ariyana and Yang, but we'll have to wait until mid-2028.
Kanoa Igarashi and Mirai Ikeda achieved provisional qualification for LA 2028
They are the first surfers to receive the golden ticket for these Olympic Games and the first in history to win surfing at the Asian Games.
Palm Springs wave pool prices range from US$100 to US$320
And they've gone down since opening; it's still the second most expensive pool that charges by the hour after Abu Dhabi's; it offers the option of renting the whole thing for US$10.000 an hour
Giant Teahupoo with John John and Nathan Florence
That session that came out on Surfline's camera, now from the inside
Regulars have almost completely dominated the Philippines event
Of the 20 victories taken into account considering the QSs and when the event was open international, only two were won by goofies
Brazil has already selected its junior team for the 2027 ISA World Championship
Weeks after the end of the 2026 edition and without knowing the dates or location of the next one, the country's federation has already put together the lineup.
In addition to the CT, the WSL added a QS and Pro Junior in New Zealand
After more than 15 years, the city of Gisborne will host a 4000
In a super series, Kanoa won the match against Connor O'Leary
He secured pole position to guarantee himself an Olympic spot, but first, in the quarterfinals, he will face the talented Bronson Meydi
Nahuel Cardona and Delfina Morosini won The Winter Wave for the second year in a row
Barindelli, Olarte and González won in junior, step-offs and best aerial respectively
“We are focusing our efforts on securing a headquarters for the first or second quarter of 2027.”
The ISA sent a statement to its member federations regarding the SUP and Paddleboard World Championships. “Finding quality venues that meet the necessary conditions for both SUP Surfing and SUP Racing is always a challenge,” they added.
Is it all or nothing for Asian Olympic qualification in one series?
Kanoa Igarashi and Connor O'Leary face off in the round of 16; will the men's Asian Games rankings be decided there?
Fabián Fernández of Lineup: “The main challenge now is not competition, it’s operations”
The CEO on the WavesNow acquisition: “We gained scale to continue investing in the camera network and the product.”
Photos from the final day of surfing at the South American Championship
Thus the six champions were crowned in Mar del Plata
Weekly editorial: When style trumps any result in championships
The case of James Kusitino and those things that remain good in the world of surfing today
Muñoz Larreta, Zariquiey, Schweizer, Calmón, Nuñez and Assmann won the South American
Argentina won two gold medals, while Peru, Uruguay, Panama, and Brazil won the other four; Muñoz Larreta and Zariquiey were provisionally qualified for Lima 2027.
There will be no ISA SUP and Paddleboard World Championship in 2026
In response to an Instagram post, the following information was released: “We confirm that the event will not take place this year”; they also reported that it was agreed to change the date for event announcements.
Kanoa started by losing in the Asian Games and fell to the repechage.
Connor won and advanced to round 3, as did Bronson Meydi; the highest female score was achieved by the Filipina Juralyn Española
WSL hired a new head of technology to design new online experiences
Fantasy surfing, interactive chat, and polls during broadcasts are some of the proposed goals; “we have an incredible opportunity to redefine the way people experience surfing,” said Hal Oreif.
Gontier and Arleo also secured medals at the South American Games.
Four spots on the podium remain to be decided: Passeri vs Bernales, Zariquiey vs Bultó, Cárdenas vs Bahía, and Duarte vs Silva
Kian Jirón and a home run at 13 years old
"The wave hit me and I thought I wasn't going to make it out, the exit looked very far away. I said I'll try anyway, I sped up and managed to get it out," the young Costa Rican recounted.
Mery Dotti: “We have approximately 75% of the project sold”
The commercial manager of El Nido said in an interview, “We are entering a very interesting stage because two factors are coming together: There are fewer and fewer lots available and more and more projects are being completed.”
The road to the first Olympic qualifier: The Asian Games series are now underway
Connor and Kanoa are favorites along with Bronson Meidi among the men; there is more competition among the women.
Perfect Chaos: The Donegan Brothers in Indonesia
"This trip to Indonesia made us realize that perfection can be found anywhere and that you don't have to wait for it," they say.
Photos from day 4 of surfing at the South American Championship
The waves rose, all the finalists were determined, and the first rounds of the repechage went into the water.
The finalist was determined: Edwin Núñez secured at least the silver medal.
The Panamanian will be in the grand final of the event and will occupy one of the two highest steps of the podium along with Schweizer, Calmón, Joaquín and Victoria Muñoz Larreta and Isabella Assmann
Lineup bought the Brazilian website WavesNow
It now has more than 230 cameras in the region, 97 of which are Brazilian; it adds 65.000 new users to its platform
The Muñoz Larreta siblings and Isabella Assman made it to the grand final
These three Argentinians guaranteed themselves at least the silver medal in shortboard and bodyboard
John John on a perfect right turn in the middle of nowhere
Another great goal from the Hawaiian on his trip around the world
Puerto Rico's Wings already has more than 150 registrants from 19 countries.
In one week, more than 50 athletes joined; Germany, Argentina, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, the United States, France, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sweden, and Uruguay are all present.
Brisa on the result in Lowers: “This one hurt”
"But I also felt something I've been searching for all year: to rediscover myself, and to feel much more present and confident," she added.
There will be no surfing today at the South American Games.
Adverse weather conditions and a promising wave forecast for the following days forced the cancellation of today's tournament.
Basaldella and Duhaime were provisionally qualified for Lima 2027
It remains to be seen what will happen with the World Cup and the Pan American Games in 2027.
Lady Gaga has now sued Matt Biolos for approximately US$250.000.
She says her legal fees should be paid by the founder of ...Lost who sued her last year.
Ben Gravy got a respectable barrel on a wave generated by a ferry.
He said it was the best ferry wave of his life; "we found the best wave generated by a ferry in history, with genuine 6-foot barrels," he added.
Photos from day 3 of surfing at the 2026 South American Championship
More finalists were then defined through the main event
Assman, Díaz, the Muñoz Larreta brothers, Lima and Bellorin guaranteed themselves a podium finish
They've secured at least the bronze medal.
This is what happens if a Venezuelan wins in the men's shortboard
With Nono Pereira's victory in the Central American Games, who will qualify for Lima 2027 if a Venezuelan wins in Mar del Plata?
Calmón and Schweizer guaranteed themselves at least a silver medal at the South American Games.
Mafer Reyes and Matías Maturano await their opponent in the repechage to try and secure a spot in the grand final; they have already secured the bronze medal.
Natxo González, Izzi Gómez and Alberto Truncer won the Big Wave Challenge
Male and female wave of the year, and worst wipeout respectively
Ariane Ochoa finished second in the QS 6000 Saquarema International.
Mesinas was eliminated in the semifinals; both entered the CT qualifying zone; Arena, Daniella and Yago finished fifth
Lucca and Ariane made it to the semis and entered the qualifying zone for the CT
Yago, Daniella and Arena will improve their ranking as they finished fifth in the tournament
Brooks and Pupo won in Lowers
The Canadian rider secured her third consecutive victory on the tour, Pupo claimed her second win of the year and climbed to fourth place; Bryan and Dora leave as leaders
These are the 36 surfers who will compete in the postseason
They're going to Portugal and the Philippines; 22 men and 14 women; Filipe escaped and Jake Marshall replaced Barron Mamiya
Mignot was eliminated in the quarterfinals
The Mexican remained 15th in the rankings and in the postseason; now he's going to Portugal and the Philippines
Neither Brisa nor Alan are out of the CT, the final ranking will be decided at Pipe
The tour heads to Portugal and the Philippines with a reduced field, but then everyone reunites at Pipeline, which will pay 50% more points.
John John is back in his second home
Teahupoo greeted him with big waves, and the Hawaiian got at least one good hit; check it out here.
Weekly Editorial: The Incomprehensible Post-Season
It's like giving more to the rich and taking more from the poor.
The situation of those on the verge of the postseason
(Or miss it); Filipe, Barron, Jake Marshall and Mateus Herdy
Brisa lost to Carissa in the last 20 seconds of their series
With the Costa Rican player having priority, the Hawaiian player escaped and turned the series around; she misses the postseason.
Marco made it to the quarterfinals; Alan fell and said goodbye to the postseason
Mignot knocked out Italo Ferreira; Cleland couldn't get past Jake Marshall
The new leader of the ranking is Yago Dora
With the discards following the cancellation of Abu Dhabi, and with Leo losing, he overtook Italo; taking into account the live rankings halfway through Round 2 of Lowers
Argentina dominated the SUP Race events at the South American Championship
Double gold for Santino Basaldella and Juliette Duhaime
Alan and Marco advanced to the round of 16 in Lowers
Cleland missed the postseason by one spot, Mignot is guaranteed a place; Alejo was eliminated from the event in a close race against Ethan Ewing and will return to compete at Pipeline.
Despite being eliminated in round 1 in Lowers, Nadia qualified for the postseason
The WSL hasn't announced it, but according to calculations by DUKE, there's no way they'll remove her from the top 14.
This is how the shortboard rankings for Lima 2027 stand so far
Heading into the final four stages of the 2026 ALAS tour and other qualifying events, Ecuadorians Alex Suárez and Dominic Barona lead the rankings
ALAS confirmed its stage in El Salvador
The powerful waves of the Costa del Sol will make their debut as a venue for the tour between October 27 and 31.
Puerto Rico's Wings already has more than 100 registrants from 17 countries.
There will be surfers from Germany, Argentina, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Uruguay and Venezuela
Tube of the month: Cam Richards deep in Desert Point
The tube he came out of during the Perfeito Chapter competition (which didn't seem like a competition) was crazy!
Makana Pang won the first international event ever held in Desert
“Being out there with only three other people in the water is probably one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced in surfing,” said the Hawaiian.
Isabella Nichols underwent ankle surgery, leaving serious doubts about whether she will be able to return this season.
"It turns out the situation is a bit worse than we initially thought!"; medical websites indicate it could take four months; will Annette be given a replacement?
Raglan secured in the CT 2027
The country's Ministry of Tourism has guaranteed its support for the event's return; WSL says it will announce the full schedule "later this year"
Brisa Hennessy beat Steph Gilmore in Lowers
She made it to the round of 16 for the fifth time this year, and now she'll face Carissa Moore.
The early morning of Loci Cullen's victory
What the Australian did a few hours before becoming world champion
The key to victory according to the winners of the Surf City ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
This is what the champions said
Video highlights from the final day of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
This is how Loci Cullen, Leihani Zoric, Lucy Darragh from Australia and Jett Maughan from the United States were crowned
DUKE 9 News and Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Final
All the event information in three minutes of compilation
Barrientos and Muñoz Larreta won bronze at the ISA World Championship
Sorrentino, Escudero and Casanova finished their participation in fifth place overall.
LIVE HERE: The closing ceremony of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The medals and trophy will be awarded to the team champion nation.
DUKE News 8 and 1/2: Australia wins the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
That's how the victory came about; the final edition coming soon.
Australia has already won the youth world championship
They achieved their third consecutive victory and their tenth in 22 editions of the event; Loci Cullen's passage to the grand final made them unreachable for the Americans, the only team that could take the victory away from them.
What's in the bags of the surfers at the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
A great way to learn how to prepare for a whole day on a hot beach; with Jade from Australia, Lilo from Mexico, and Trini from Chile
Photos from day 8 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
All the semifinalists of the event have been determined and today the champions will be crowned.
The three best waves of day 8 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
With Vicky Muñoz Larreta, Lucy Darragh and Jett Maughan
Muñoz Larreta, Sorrentino and Escudero made it to the World Cup semi-finals
They came within a hair's breadth of the medals, joining Casanova and Barrientos at that stage
The DUKE news report for day 8 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
Australia narrowly missed out on victory, and the United States still has a mathematical chance; here's everything you need to know about the event in a three-minute compilation.
Australia is within reach of the junior world title
They made it to the final day with eight out of 12 competitors; only the United States has a minimal mathematical chance of catching them; they have to win gold in the three categories in which they remain and the leaders have to lose all their series
LIVE NOW: Day 8 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The semifinalists in the Under 18 and Under 16 women's categories have been determined.
Luca Barrientos and Álvaro Casanova secured their places among the top six in the world
One step away from the medals, they will face each other and Australian Loci Cullen in the semi-finals.
The four best waves of day 7 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The best players were determined heading into the final two days.
DUKE 7 News Report from Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
The most important news of the day in three minutes of video
Australia continues to lead the Junior World Championship and extended its advantage
They are well on their way to winning their tenth title out of 22 junior world championships; the United States is in second place, Hawaii third, Spain fourth, and Peru fifth.
Weekly Editorial: The Keys to Winning the ISA World Championships
The magic that ends up separating the first from the second
What's on the cell phones of several of the best young players in the world
This is what was investigated in the video
This is what surfing sounds like, according to several of the world's best young surfers.
Surfing from the inside in a particular way
LIVE HERE: Day 7 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The waves rose in La Bocana and El Sunzal to begin defining the finalists of the event
Photos from day 6 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The favorites are becoming clearer heading into the finals weekend.
The four best waves of day 6 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
By Arthur Vilar (BRA), Zoie Zietz (NED) - 8,27, Dane Libby (USA) and Maria Clara (BRA)
Edition 6 of the DUKE newsletter from the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The most important news of the day in two and a half minutes
Australia leads the Junior World Championship alone
There are no undefeated teams left; the top 5 is completed by Hawaii, Brazil, Japan and the United States in that order; Peru is sixth with eight competitors still alive
Dakoda Walters won the US$100.000 Surf 100 prize.
A combo of aerials with a perfect right hand was key to the victory
Hayden Rodgers and Kirra Pinkerton won the trials and made it onto the CT
They will face Eli Hanneman and Caroline Marks respectively
LIVE: Day 6 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Round 3 day at La Bocana and El Sunzal, which continue to produce perfect waves
Photos from day 5 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
What happened during the day in La Bocana and El Sunzal in about twenty images
The four best waves of day 5 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
By Ben Zanatta, Arisa Ishii, Luca Barrientos and Brianna Barthelmess
The DUKE news report for day 5 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The most important news of the day in three minutes of video
After day 5, only Peru, Australia and Brazil have undefeated teams
The Junior World Championships are entering their final stretch; of the 420 who started the tournament, only 172 remain; a Spanish upset on the day with Sol Borelli's defeat
LIVE HERE: Day 5 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Round 2 day for all divisions
Photos from day 4 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
More than 90 surfers were eliminated from the event on a crucial day
After day 4, six countries have an undefeated team in the youth world championship.
Australia, Brazil, Peru, Spain, France, and New Zealand are the only ones that still have all 12 players alive in the event
The four best waves of day 4 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
With Milani Simón, Mikilani Pinson, Benjamin Magalhaes and Thiago Passeri
DUKE 4 News Report from Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
What happened during the day in three minutes of video
What surprised you about El Salvador? The best young players in the world answer.
Waves, heat, food, friendly people and more were some of the responses
The CT Lowers series are now available
Isabella Nichols' absence was confirmed and she will be replaced by Eden Walla; two other wildcards will be determined by trials
Photos from day 3 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The day summarized in a dozen snapshots
Edition 3 of the DUKE newsletter from the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The most important news of the day in three minutes of video
What surfboard are they using at the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship?
This is what Catalina Zariquiey, Luna Marcano, Menackem Wilmot, Flo Daans and Nico Boos had to say
LIVE HERE: Day 3 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Round 1 is finally over and the first repechage heats are heading into the water
With the cancellation of Abu Dhabi, Fioravanti took the lead in the rankings
Italo discarded 3320 and Leo 1000, with this the Brazilian fell to second place.
Photos from day 2 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The day summarized in twenty snapshots
The three best waves of day 2 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
With Skai Suitt (9.00), Luca Chipoco (8.00) and Manuel Castellano (7,67)
DUKE 2 News Report from Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
What happened on the second day of the championship in three minutes
Jairo Pérez and Sam Reidy reached the semifinals of the Outer Banks QS 2000
The event was won by Wheeler Hasburgh, a Canadian based in Mexico.
Sol Aguirre finished fifth in the QS 6000 in Portugal
He missed qualifying for the CT and climbed in the South American regional rankings
Daniella Rosas made the final in the Espírito Santo QS 4000
It climbed to the top of the South American regional ranking
LIVE HERE: Day 2 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
They continue pumping the waves in La Bocana and El Sunzal
Informative DUKE #1 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship 2026
The most important events of the day, compressed into three minutes of video
Photos from day 1 of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Action from the Under 18 men's and Under 16 women's teams
Video highlights from the opening of Surf City El Salvador World Junior Surfing Championship
Thus the event officially began
Weekly editorial: What I love about the ISA Junior World Championships
Starting tomorrow are approximately 72 hours of live broadcasting of competitive surfing taking place simultaneously on two podiums with world-class waves.
LIVE HERE: The opening ceremony of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Authorities and more than 400 surfers from 56 countries will declare the tournament open
Free surfing then and now in photos
The official ISA photographers arrived and took the water and land photos
These are the judges of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
For the second time in the history of the ISA World Championships, a Peruvian is the head judge; there are a total of 22 referees from 14 countries.
WSL cancels Abu Dhabi pool event
"Current conditions and logistical limitations prevented us from moving forward," said CEO Ryan Crosby.
Tube of the Month: Bodo Ruggiero in a sandy, wide, and deep barrel at Playa Hermosa.
And the joy of, five days later, after thinking that nobody had seen or filmed it, receiving the footage in 4K thanks to Inés Beisso
There are the series of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Championship marathon: 132 heats will be needed to complete round 1
More than 1500 people traveled to El Salvador for the World Cup
The Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Championship begins today in La Bocana and El Sunzal
Yesterday's free surfing at La Bocana
Lots of traffic and a high level of competition just before the start of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Slater questioned Medina's number 10
“How do you get a 10 on a wave that still had a lot of face ahead and you go out to get priority?” wondered the greatest of all time
The activities surrounding the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Yoga, Pilates, music, dance, tastings and more
Medina holds the record for most series lost with a 10 on the sleeve
And also the number of finals lost with a perfect score; 21 finals in CT history had a score of 10, four were lost with a perfect score, two of them were Gabriel's.
Kayla Durden, the fitness influencer who is the CT manager
Yesterday, during the live broadcast, she crowned Erin champion. She has over half a million followers, is a former professional surfer, and runs an online support program.
Katya Wirsch training ahead of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The Argentine team arrived in El Salvador motivated.
Houshmand and Brooks won in Fiji
Isabella Nichols had to withdraw due to injury, and without the final being played, the Canadian was declared champion.
Italo Ferreira will remain leader of the ranking after the Fiji stage
Fioravanti couldn't beat Houshmand and will arrive in Lowers in second place.
Locals in Riyue Bay, the Chinese surf city, complain that it has lost its spirit
They say that influencers, investors, and developers transformed what was once a quiet hippie village into a tourist center where people go to show off on social media that they "surfed."
Rolando Stanley Ozuna fractured his femur; they are asking for help with medical costs.
"Rolando is the soul of the family for those who know and love him," they say on the GoFundMe page.
Yesterday afternoon's free surfing, from the water
The anticipation is building for the Surf City ISA El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Mike Prada's mega aerial feat yesterday at La Bocana
And some other quality maneuvers from the Venezuelan
Fernando Aguerre was re-elected for the tenth time as president of the ISA
If he completes it, he will have served 36 years in office; it is the last re-election the Argentine can run for; in 2030 there will be a new president at the institution.
Hennessy couldn't beat Nichols and said goodbye to Fiji in third place.
It was his best result of the year; he missed the final by 0,17 points; he climbed three places in the rankings
Brisa Hennessy achieved her first semis of the year
She improved on what was already her best result of the season, and will soon face Bella Nichols to determine if she makes it to the final.
The numbers from the history of the youth world championship that starts this week
There have been 21 editions, with Australia being the most successful team with nine titles. They are looking to approach their best run, which occurred between 2006 and 2010 when they won five consecutive cups.
This is how the local team for the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship is formed.
They are looking to improve on the 26 they achieved in the last edition of the World Cup held on their home turf.
This is how the Hawaiian team was formed and received ahead of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
They surfed in El Sunzal and feel right at home; the Hawaiians have achieved several victories in the Central American country before.
This is how Chile is preparing for the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
They are looking to improve on the 20th place they achieved in the last edition of the event
The US$24 million construction project that is mobilizing the North Shore
The government seeks to build an Ocean Safety Center in Sharks Cove that would displace Liam McNamara's surf shop, the Sunrise Shack, and other businesses; the community is gathering signatures and money.
Teo Gale has just been crowned North American WSL Pro Junior Champion
And he qualified for the global finals, which will be held in El Salvador, along with Mexican Enzo Ackerman, who finished second in the ranking.
Carissa Moore will leave Fiji as the leader of the rankings
She's the only top 5 player to make it to the quarterfinals; the closest remaining player, Lakey Peterson, can't catch her even if she wins.
This wave from Jacob Willcox is out of this world.
The split-second difference in attitude that separates great surfers from mediocre ones (on video)
The difficult memory that Bruce Irons shared
“My dad asked me to leave this world, he said he was ready to go visit my brother. I love you, Dad. It was a very hard thing to do,” he shared on social media.
Yago Dora cut his heel, but says everything is fine
Five stitches for a cut from the keel. "I can put my foot down without a problem, it didn't hit the sole. Two days of rest until surf day!" he wrote.
The Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship will feature 55 teams
It is the second most cosmopolitan in the history of the ISA Junior World Championships; these are the participating countries
A good swell is coming in just in time for the start of the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The first few days will bring challenging conditions at La Bocana and El Sunzal, followed by consistent waves until the end of the event.
Hennessy defeated the world champion and advanced to the quarterfinals in Fiji
She achieved her best result of the year; she will face Lakey Peterson; Nadia was eliminated against Isabella Nichols
Janire González Etxebarri finished third in the QS 6000 Galicia
Hans Odriozola and Carla Morera de la Vall finished fifth, Lucca Mesinas, Arena Rodríguez and Catalina Zariquiey ninth
Norway's new king is a surfer
“I would have liked to be a professional surfer if I hadn’t been in the line of succession to the throne,” he had previously stated.
Rachel Agüero reached the quarterfinals of the Virginia Beach QS 4000 tournament.
He achieved his best result of the season on the tour
This is how Brazil travels to the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
They are looking to improve on last year's third place and repeat the victory they achieved in 2023.
The Australian sports commission received AUD 513 million
“Looking ahead to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032, our ambition is clear: we’re going for gold,” said the CEO of Surfing Australia, who has yet to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Weekly editorial: The new circuits are showing signs
World pool circuit, Surfing Super League in Australia, the second edition of Natural Selection… There's room for much more competitive surfing, and there's a hunger for it!
Vortex Heat Cast took surfing statistics to another level
Moniz had the most tubes (26), Ferreira the most aerials (attempted 57 and completed 32), Fioravanti the most spins (317), and all the data can be cross-referenced
This is how the United States will compete in the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
They are looking to improve on the runner-up finish they achieved last year.
Argentinians from La Ola Group patented their wave-making technology
“Argentina has the first patent for artificial wave generation technology in Latin America,” they stated on social media.
Jack Robinson, now sponsored by Binance
And they're raffling off a surfboard and the equivalent of 1000 AUD in Bitcoins in partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange.
Spanish Dream team will be present at the Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
With the presence of the two defending world champions Sol Borrelli and Dylan Donegan
El Nido is looking for lifeguards, surf instructors, operators, and receptionists
Uruguay's first wave pool is hiring
