News

ASP Women’s World Tour Adds EDP Cascais Girls Pro in Portugal

Student/Writer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

It’s not over in Huntington. Not this year. Yesterday, the ASP announced the extension of the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour schedule with an eighth and final event, EDP Cascais Girls Pro in Carcavelos, Portugal.

GrindMedia Acquires Transworld

The Inertia Founder
Monday, May 20th, 2013

Today, in a bold land-grab within the action sports publishing industry, GrindMedia announced the acquisition of Bonnier Corporation’s action sports properties, which means Transworld Surf, Surfing Magazine, and Surfer Magazine will all exist under the same roof.

Jordy Smith Wins Billabong Pro Rio 2013

The Inertia Editorial Intern
Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Jordy Smith wins the 2013 Billabong Pro Rio in an aerial affair against hometown hero Adriano de Souza. The results move De Souza into first place in the rankings, which makes the World Title race quite a bit more interesting.

TCA Responds: Toll Roads and Save Trestles

TCA Acting Chief Executive Officer
Saturday, May 18th, 2013

The Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) shares their perspective on the proposed toll road as well as how and if it might affect Trestles.

New Beach Access App Shakes Up Malibu

Writer/Surfer
Friday, May 17th, 2013

A new Smartphone app aims to provide public access to many of Malibu’s alleged private beaches. Many are deserted due to the fact that access has been obstructed by walls and private property gates from wealthy and celebrity landowners.

Micro-Particle Allows You to Live Without Breathing

Writer/Surfer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Scientists at the Boston Children’s Hospital have made a huge medical breakthrough, which has the potential to reshape the surfing world.

Tyler Wright Wins Colgate Plax Rio Pro

The Inertia Editorial Intern
Monday, May 13th, 2013

Reclaiming the number one spot on tour, 19-year old Australian Tyler Wright won the Colgate Plax Rio Pro in Brazil.

Bethany Hamilton Gets Engaged

The Inertia Editorial Intern
Sunday, May 12th, 2013

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, the perennially-stoked inspiration for the Hollywood film Soul Surfer, announced her engagement this week.

Kalani Robb Stars in Arby’s Commercial; Surfers Make Waves in Hollywood

Student/Writer
Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Kalani Robb represents Arby’s with trademark Hawaiian style, and we explore other surfers who have forayed into Hollywood. Feel free to add to the list.

Steph Gilmore Withdraws from Brazil Due to Injury

Distributor of Ideas
Monday, May 6th, 2013

Steph Gilmore, the reigning 5-time ASP Women’s World Champion, withdrew from the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro this weekend due to a fractured foot.

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