In Frankfurt's English Garden, a dispute arose after city workers removed a makeshift wave created by surfers to restore the iconic Eisbach river wave, which had disappeared due to sediment removal. The surfers had secretly deployed a beam to recreate the wave during Christmas, but the city responded by removing it, citing safety concerns following a fatal incident and safety regulations. The controversy highlights tensions between local authorities and the surfing community over restoring the popular surf spot.
Fiji is considering legislation to return control of marine areas, including famous surf breaks, to Indigenous Fijian communities, aiming to empower locals and address historical injustices, while facing concerns about implementation and economic impacts on tourism.
The famous Eisbach river wave in Munich, known as the birthplace of freshwater surfing, has mysteriously disappeared after a recent cleanup, leaving surfers puzzled. Authorities are investigating the cause and plan to divert more water to restore the wave, which is a major tourist and sporting attraction. The wave's disappearance highlights the delicate balance required for standing waves and the impact of maintenance activities.
In 1885, Hawaiian royal siblings David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and Edward Keliʻiahonui introduced surfing to mainland U.S. during their visit to Santa Cruz, California, using traditional Hawaiian surfboards made of native woods, which left a lasting cultural impact and helped popularize the sport in America.
Meghan Markle shared a playful video on Instagram of Prince Harry surfing in California, highlighting his new hobby and celebrating her birthday, while also promoting her upcoming Netflix series.
Meghan Markle shared a playful Instagram post featuring a video of Prince Harry surfing, accompanied by a flirty message and the song 'Whatta Man,' highlighting their affectionate relationship and Harry's surfing hobby.
Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum won the Tahiti Pro surfing competition, showcasing exceptional performances in ideal conditions, with Picklum continuing her successful year and Robinson securing a crucial spot in the Championship Tour's top rankings, setting the stage for an exciting Fiji event.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed a day at Santa Claus Beach in California, where they relaxed and taught their 6-year-old son Archie how to surf, highlighting their active family life and love for California's sunny weather.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for 'The Cosby Show,' drowned off the coast of Costa Rica while swimming with his 8-year-old daughter, who was rescued. The incident was caused by a rip current and was confirmed as an accidental death after an autopsy. Both surfers who helped Warner survived.
Australian researchers have found that wrapping seal-shaped decoys in bright LED lights can deter great white sharks by disrupting their silhouette, a technique they plan to test on surfboards. While previous shark deterrents have shown mixed results, this new approach aims to reduce shark attacks by making surfers less visible to sharks. However, experts caution against over-reliance on such technology, as sharks use multiple senses to detect prey and are generally not interested in humans.
South African surfers are facing a new threat as rabid seals replace great white sharks as the main danger in the waters. The virus, which has caused severe injuries to surfers, is spreading among the estimated two million cape fur seals in the region, raising concerns about its potential to become endemic or jump to other coastal mammals.
On June 4th, Uluwatu's Outside Corner in Indonesia experienced near-perfect surfing conditions with 8-10 foot waves due to a south/southwest swell. Despite a slow start due to high tide and morning sickness, the waves cleaned up by 11 a.m., providing excellent surf.
A surfer named Evan Garcia survived an encounter with an aggressive juvenile shark at T-Street Beach in San Clemente, California. The shark left a bite mark nearly a foot in diameter on Garcia's surfboard. Following the incident, the city closed water access until 8 p.m. Monday pending no further shark sightings.
San Clemente beaches closed water access on Memorial Day due to aggressive shark behavior after a shark knocked a surfer off their board. The closure will last until 8 p.m. Monday, pending no further shark sightings. Beaches remain open, but visitors cannot enter the water. The incident, deemed unusual by officials, led to a 24-hour water access ban for safety.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature several new sports and events, including the debut of breaking (commonly known as breakdancing) with 16 men and 16 women competing, surfing taking place in Teahupo’o, skateboarding returning with four events, sport climbing with a fresh format and more athletes, 3x3 basketball making a comeback, and the debut of kayak cross under the canoe slalom umbrella. Additionally, there are changes in other sports such as artistic swimming, boxing, sailing, shooting, track and field, volleyball, and weightlifting.
