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“Rest in Peace, Patti McGee: A True Skateboarding Icon (1945-2024)” by Brian Blakely via Transworld Skateboarding plus Skateboarding Hall of Fame archive chronicling the life and impact of this tremendous skateboarding legend

by admin | Oct 18, 2024 | Community, Legends, News, Rest In Peace, Skateboard, Surf

The skateboarding world is heartbroken by the news of legendary Patti McGee’s passing on October 17, 2024. An icon, an innovator, a skateboarder, and a straight-up badass, Patti’s influence on skateboarding will live on forever.  All of skateboarding felt...

“2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Surfer of the Year Nominees and more” by August Howell via Surfer Magazine

by admin | Oct 12, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Predictions, Surf

Shipstern Bluff barrels, Puerto Escondido tubes and paddling Nazaré’s notorious right. These were the moments that earned Laura Enever, Katie McConnell and Bianca Valenti nominations for the 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge Women’s Surfer of the Year. You can find out...

“B.R.A. MEMBER FLEECE SPECIAL from GLOBAL WAVE VENTURES” by Dave Seehafer via GWV Blog

by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | Apparel /Fashion, News, Private Label, Resources, Shipping, SUP, Surf

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“Caity Simmers Releases Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Maiden World Title” by Evan Quarnstrom via The Inertia

by admin | Sep 14, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Olympics, Surf

Ever since Caity Simmers burst on to the scene with an ISA Junior gold medal in 2018, it was clear that she was destined for greatness. Her flow, commitment, style, and demeanor (reminiscent of John John and Dane, many pundits said) were lightyears beyond...

“Kelly Slater Gets Heartfelt Homage in ‘GROM to GOAT’” by Cooper Gogan via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 26, 2024 | Awards, Competitions, Legends, News, Surf

The WSL paid tribute to the GOAT with a heartfelt Kelly Slater career retrospective. Photo: WSL // YouTube It’s hard to overstate Kelly Slater’s dominance in the sport of surfing. He’s won the championship 11 times and holds the distinction of being both the...

“Here’s What Lahaina Looks Like One Year After the Devastating Wildfires” by Alexander Haro via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 10, 2024 | Community, News, Surf

The town of Lahaina, one year after a wildfire tore through it. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot In the first weeks of August, 2023, fires broke out on the island of Maui. It was clear very quickly that they would be bad, and bad they were. By August 8, officials...