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The Surf Ranch was shuttered for a few months. Now, the doors are open and the wave looks better than ever.
Surf

Here’s What Kelly Slater’s Wave Looks Like After the Renovations

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How to Surf on Rail with Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning
Surf

How to Surf on Rail with Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning

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After 20 years of service, there may be no one more deserving of a day at the Surf Ranch—and the amazing family that organized it for him.
Surf

Watch the Moment a Retiring Naval Commander’s Family Surprised Him with a Day at the Surf Ranch

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Pablo de Melo, a 34-year-old, was badly mauled on both his arms and legs at a beach in Brazil. One of his legs has been amputated.
News

Tourist Has Leg Amputated After Horrific Shark Attack In Brazil

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The North Shore community is reeling after the loss of Chas Chidester. Image: Billy Kemper/Instagram
Surf

North Shore Community Reeling After Tragic Death of Chas Chidester

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News

A Man Who Owed $500k in Child Support Disappeared on His Paddleboard in Florida

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Surf

Sure-Fire Alternative Methods to Prevent Shark Attacks

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Laird Hamilton Kauai
Surf

Of Course Laird Hamilton Rescued 15 Little Girls From Kauai’s Flooding

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Jeffrey's Bay is a wave that plays well to powerful, fast surfing. Tanner and Pat Gudauskas, along with Dylan Graves scored it.
Surf

J-Bay Is the Perfect Canvas for Power Surfing

1 min read
Surf

This Is Josie Prendergast’s Letter to Her First Love: Surfing

1 min read
Surf

Shark Attacks Second Surfer Near Site of Margaret River Pro

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A shark attack in nearby Gracetown has caused WSL officials to put the Margaret River event on hold. Image: iStock
News

‘Shark Incident’ Puts Margaret River Event on Hold

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Just some of the damage on Kauai's North Shore. Image: Evan Valiere/Instagram
News

Kauai Mayor Issues Proclamation of Emergency As Heavy Flooding Slams North Shore

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He puts up so much spray that the mist forms clouds above him and entire weather systems form. If anyone throws buckets, it's Yuri Goncalves in Sumatra.
Surf

Yuri Goncalves Gives a Lesson In Serious Water Displacement

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Science Magazine dug into exactly how Kelly Slater's wave works, and even with a thorough explanation directed at the layman, it is impossible to not marvel at just how it's made.
Surf

A Layman’s Explanation of the Science Behind Kelly’s Wave

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Surf

Quarterback Drew Brees Gets ‘Pitted Out of His Mind’ at the Surf Ranch

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The Margaret River Pro is a fantastic event.
Photos

22 Stunning Images from the Margaret River Pro

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Surf

Highlights From a Year of Women (Literally) Pushing Big Wave Surfing to New Heights

2 min read
News

Watch Iconic World Champ Lisa Andersen Climb a Mountainous Wave in New Ad

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