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Sex Beds and Secret Security: How Olympic Surfing Will Look Different From the CT
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Sex Beds and Secret Security: How Olympic Surfing Will Look Different From the CT

5 min read
Kai McKenzie's board, shortly after a shark attack severed his leg. Photo: NSW Police
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Surfer’s Severed Leg Washes Up on Shore After NSW Shark Attack

2 min read
Private Waves: Is Exclusivity an Abomination? Or a Path to Protection?
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Private Waves: Is Exclusivity an Abomination? Or a Path to Protection?

7 min read
Why Weed Is Still Banned in Competitive Surfing (Mostly)
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Why Weed Is Still Banned in Competitive Surfing (Mostly)

5 min read
John John Florence on the Lineup
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John John Florence Talks Olympics, Fatherhood, and Starting a Family Business

2 min read
Photo: Gerald Schömbs // Unsplash
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Off-Duty Cop Uses Dog Leash to Save NSW Surfer Bitten by Shark

2 min read
Lucas Chianca makes even this look (relatively) easy. Photo: Gigantes De Nazaré // YouTube
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Lucas Chianca Highlights Show Why He’s the King of Nazaré

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Film Team Divides and Conquers, Documenting Perfect J-Bay and Skeleton Bay On Same Day

2 min read
Here's a Spring Highlight Compilation From Puerto Escondido
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9 Surf Spots You Don’t Want to Visit

6 min read
Tucker Wooding has a lot to work with when it comes to highlight reels. Photo: Tucker Wooding // YouTube
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Tucker Wooding Counts Down the Top 15 Waves He’s Filmed (So Far)

2 min read
Ben Gravy on his first novelty wave expedition since undergoing bicep surgery. Photo: Ben Gravy // YouTube
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Ben Gravy Embarks on First Novelty Wave Mission Post-Surgery

3 min read
Red Bull: Big Wave Surfing is one of several Apple Vision Pro exclusve films announced by the tech company. Photo: Apple
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Apple Announces Upcoming Vision Pro Exclusive Surf Films

2 min read
Rob Machado on Machadocado
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Rob Machado Raw Sessions on the Brand New Machadocado Model

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5 Ways to Control Panic When the Waves Get Larger Than Normal
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5 Ways to Control Panic When the Waves Get Larger Than Normal

7 min read
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Eimeo Czermak: Teahupo’o ‘Feels Like a Movie Every Time’

2 min read
John John Florence surfing in the barrel
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This Message For John John Florence From His Supporters Is an Inspiring One

2 min read
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Underground Charger Shawn Dennis Is Living a Tube Hound’s Dream

2 min read
5 Things We've Learned From 2024 Championship Tour Season
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5 Things We’ve Learned From the 2024 Championship Tour

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Why Surfing Can Be a Cure for Writer's Block (and Other Such Maladies)
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Why Surfing Can Be a Cure for Writer’s Block (and Other Such Maladies)

6 min read