Maya Gabeira used to go to the beach just to tan. She was 14, living in Rio de Janeiro and dating a surfer dude. She would watch from the shore as he carved up the ocean. “I’d see him coming in with that big smile, all soaked, and I’d feel like I was m…
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Autonomous USA – Next Generation Active-wear
Born in on the beaches of the South LA Bay, the boys at Autonomous USA were sick of trunks that balloon water in the surf, and had no flex on the court. Watch Manhattan Beach local Aaron cross-training through town en-route to his victory at the The US Open of VolleyBall on his home turf.
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New Brand Alert: Lolli Beach Candy Swimwear
New at SWELL: Lolli Beach Candy
Just looking at this line gave our buyer a toothache. With signature oversized bows, retro stripes, and ultra-flattering cuts that make J-Lo green like a 10 year old boy in comparison, Lolli is all about bringing back girly fun to swimwear. All things sweet and sparkly, Lolli brings back memories […]
Derek Hynd and his finless wonder board
Derek Hynd is an Australian surfer/shaper/writer. On top of being a former contest pro and intelligent writer, he’s one of surfing’s great innovators and explorers. His ability of high level surfing as well as having such an understanding of board shaping and hydrodynamics puts him in a category which only the likes of George […]
Alana Blanchard’s Swimwear Line
Horse Powered Tow-ats…Literally
Another surfing novelty? Maybe…but certainly a first. The surfers for sustainability over at Localclothes personified “horsepower” with a stunt that would surely piss-off PETA, but also represents their eco-friendly innovations. Leave it to central coast Ca chargers to mash-up the two diversions they do best, while ripping on their patented hemp boards of course.
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What’s That? Alana and Bikini Shots? No!?
We know, we know. We couldn’t believe it either.
In case you haven’t seen enough pics (as if there’s such a thing) of Alana Blanchard’s signature bikini-clad derriere snapshots…the Rip Curl “Bikini Zine” Starring Alana Blanchard.
Click the image above to see the full zine
Really ideal timing, as we’re sure you’ve already time traveled through December 2011 […]
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MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport
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Dredging stalled to preserve surf breaks
VIA – GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA Dredging stalled to preserve surf breaks Tanya Westthorp | 07:29am February 6, 2012 RUIN the Coast’s best surf breaks or ignore the treacherous conditions boaties face every day trying to navigate the heavily silted Tweed bar. This is the dilemma facing the NSW and Queensland Governments with the revelation … Continue reading Dredging stalled to preserve surf breaks
VIDEO: Bradley Norris at The Right – Verizon Wipeout of the Year Contender – Billabong XXL Awards 2012
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Drowning Death Investigation of Surfer
VIA – OREGON SALEM NEWS Drowning Death Investigation – Short Sands Beach in Oswald West State Park Published September 24, 2011 | By Salem-News Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation into the drowning death of an adult male Saturday afternoon while he surfed at Short Sands Beach within Oswald West State Park in … Continue reading Drowning Death Investigation of Surfer