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Inside the dolphin sex scandal that outraged a nation

Inside the dolphin sex scandal that outraged a nation

While we are primarily print magazine and a surf site, we figure any old thing to do with the ocean is going to be of interest to at least some readers – even if it may involve inter species intimacy. The following ...


The BLU Stable, Fistral Longboard Classic 2023

The BLU Stable, Fistral Longboard Classic 2023

Report from the the inestimable Sir Richard Davies, for the British Longboard Union (BLU): The unmistakable signs of autumn are in the air. The ...

Foursome from Waikiki clean-sweep El Salvador – and the top 8s settled for the final event at Malibu

Foursome from Waikiki clean-sweep El Salvador – and the top 8s settled for the final event at Malibu

And they’re so young! Sophia Culhane and Kelis Kaleopa’a who are both 18 faced off in the Women’s, while 22-year-old ...

The Hotdogger returns to Manhattan Pier – prizemoney, music, superdogging

The Hotdogger returns to Manhattan Pier – prizemoney, music, superdogging

News from Eddie Solt: We are back! Our contest pays homage to traditional surfing and surf culture. All contestants ride surfboards ...

WSL El Salvador – and a ripper Day 3 – wrap, results & photos

WSL El Salvador – and a ripper Day 3 – wrap, results & photos

Another extraordinary day at El Sunzal with beautiful peeling waves and so many highlights – but to single one out, ...

WSL El Salvador – Day 2 - eliminations, match-ups, photos

WSL El Salvador – Day 2 - eliminations, match-ups, photos

Beautiful waves, fantastic surfing, eliminations, jubilations – it was a long and sleepless night trying to keep track of it all ...

WIN A DONALD TAKAYAMA DT 60s MODEL  - PLB SUBSCRIBER BOARD 101

WIN A DONALD TAKAYAMA DT 60s MODEL - PLB SUBSCRIBER BOARD 101

If you’ve ever wondered why Donald Takayama is considered the guru of longboard shapers, how about this rollcall of surfers from back ...

OUR 100th BOARD WINNER! – THE RILEY BALSA 9’6”!

OUR 100th BOARD WINNER! – THE RILEY BALSA 9’6”!

David Mercer from Bulli sure scored when we phoned to say he’d won our 100th subscriber board – the unique, fully ...

WSL El Salvador – Day 1 – wrap, results, match-ups, photos

WSL El Salvador – Day 1 – wrap, results, match-ups, photos

Maybe like us, you too were up in the middle of the night to watch it live. It was definitely worth ...

Our 99th board winner Ben takes delivery of his CARABINE “SUB”

Our 99th board winner Ben takes delivery of his CARABINE “SUB”

Ben Thompson from Camden Head was our subscriber board winner of the Carabine Shakey in Issue 115, but turned out ...

Surf Radio!  Crescent Swells track list, tune in  - Show 62

Surf Radio! Crescent Swells track list, tune in - Show 62

“Here is the latest show, hope all is well and you are enjoying this crazy warm spring weather. I’m loving the ...

Murf the Surf: the heartthrob surfer who became a cold blooded killer

Murf the Surf: the heartthrob surfer who became a cold blooded killer

As reported in the UK’s Daily Mail: A brand new docuseries is laying bare the harrowing story of a champion ...

Mysterious crater on Irish Beach extra-terrestrial? Well no, not quite . . .

Mysterious crater on Irish Beach extra-terrestrial? Well no, not quite . . .

Strange goings on at an Irish beach – as reported by Yahoo News:  'Mysterious crater' appears on beach An Irish television station ...

A deaf whale is a dead whale

A deaf whale is a dead whale

Seismic blasting whale sand art a hit in Torquay:  On Saturday 16th September beach walkers and swimmers at Cosy Corner, Torquay were ...

The guy with the surfing snake cops a hefty fine

The guy with the surfing snake cops a hefty fine

As reported by the ABC: A surfer who was filmed with his pet python at a Gold Coast beach has ...

WSL third leg of World Tour – news and first round match-ups

WSL third leg of World Tour – news and first round match-ups

EL SUNZAL, La Libertad, El Salvador (Monday, September 18, 2023) - The waiting period for the Surf City El Salvador Longboard Classic ...

1964 Malibu Invitational – and how flash is the surfing?!

1964 Malibu Invitational – and how flash is the surfing?!

What a crew! A video of the MSA/Windansea contest from ’64 – featuring: Barry Kanaiaupuni, Joey Cabell, Butch Van Artsdalen, Mike Hynson, LJ ...

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