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Examining the History of Surf Contests

Sam George
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Features

The Miracles, Blessings, and Sins of Nias Island’s Lagundri Bay

Matt George
Community
Environment

Proposed Wave Pool in San Sebastián, Spain Has Created Heated Controversy

Will Sileo
Staff
Features

John John Florence on How Badly Kelly Slater Wants His Olympic Spot and the Health of His ACL

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Class Is In Session: Examining the Evolution of Surf Schools

Sam George
Featured
Features

The Fish Shape, Its Unorthodox History, and What It’s Meant to Surfing

Sam George
Featured
Features

Paul Van Doren and Vans: How One Man Changed the Shoe Industry Forever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A Look at Alcohol Brands’ Sponsorship and Influence on the Surf Industry

Mara Pyzel
Community
All Time

All-Time: How Even Just One Frame Makes It ‘All So Worth It’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
All Time

All-Time: When You Know You Just Saw the Wave of the Day

The Inertia
Staff
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Why Izzi Gomez Is One of Surfing’s Most Gifted Athletes

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
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All-Time: Mavs & ‘The Biggest Swell of the Decade’ by Drone

The Inertia
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