Author: Nicole Bosco
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TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Ends Following Technical Issues, Champs Crowned After Round 1
Congratulations to Lucas ‘Chumbo’ and Justine Dupont. One of the biggest surf competitions of the winter has come and gone too quickly. The buildup for the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge was quickly let down following power issues that resulted in the cancellation of the remainder of the event following round one. After a delayed…
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AUSL Adds Two New Teams After Breakout First Season
Record viewership, sold-out venues, and surging athlete interest fuel expansion into Austin and Portland. The Unlimited Athletes Softball League (UASL) is officially entering expansion mode. Following a debut season that shattered expectations and brought unprecedented attention to professional women’s softball, the league announced today the addition of two new franchises set to join the competition…
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Three Former World Champions to Return to the WSL in 2026
In a sport where momentum matters and rivalries run deep, the 2026 WSL Championship Tour is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Three former World Champions: Carissa Moore, Stephanie Gilmore, and John John Florence, are all set to jump back into full-time competition, and the surf world is…
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History Made! Sierra Kerr Lands First-Ever Backflip in a Wave-Pool
Australian surfer Sierra Kerr has officially etched her name into the history books. In a monumental moment for the sport, the 17-year-old became the first woman ever to land a backflip inside a public wave-pool. The jaw-dropping feat took place at URBNSURF Sydney, the high-performance public wave facility powered by Wavegarden technology. The Moment of…
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The World Surf League (WSL) 2026 Championship Tour: A Return to Legacy with High-Stakes Innovation
A new 2026 World Surf League is about to begin and it will be amazing. The World Surf League has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Championship Tour (CT) for the 2026 season, marking the 50th anniversary of professional surfing. This revamp moves away from the controversial “Final Five” and “Mid-Season Cut” formats, returning to…
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Lakey Peterson: Surfing Beyond the Waves
Professional surfer Lakey Peterson has never been one to shy away from vulnerability. In a recent intimate interview, she peeled back the layers of her professional journey, offering a raw and authentic look into the world of competitive surfing. The Black and White Lens of Authenticity Peterson’s latest documentary, produced with 805, stands out not…
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Jordy Smith: Family, Consistency, and Riding the Waves of Success
In an exclusive interview with WsL, professional surfer Jordy Smith opens up about his remarkable season, the impact of family, and his approach to competitive surfing. When asked about the secret behind his strongest season yet, Smith credits a profound shift in perspective. “Having a family gives a lot of perspective in life,” he explains.…
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Big Wave Surfing Pioneers Reveal the Impact of HBO’s “100 Foot Wave”
In an exclusive interview, Garrett McNamara and Nicole McNamara pulled back the curtain on their groundbreaking HBO series, “100 Foot Wave,” sharing insights into how they’ve transformed big wave surfing’s global perception. The series’ evolution has been remarkable. “Season one was mainly 10 years of our own archive footage that we’d shot ourselves,” Garrett explained.…
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Why Surfing Is In Need Of A Resurgence
The sport of surfing has never been more exciting so why isn’t it more popular? Surfing holds a unique place in global culture. It’s an aspirational lifestyle, a billion-dollar industry built on apparel, and one of the most visually stunning athletic endeavors on the planet. Yet, when compared to the mainstream ubiquity of golf, tennis,…
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