Surfing

Some of Europe’s best beaches are along the British coastline | Letters
Letter: Keith Ruddle was surprised that Woolacombe beach did not make it into a list of 40 of Europe’s best
Letters
06, May, 2022 @4:47 PM

Brutal mid-season cut has increased interest in competition, says World Surf League
The World Surf League says its controversial new mid-season cut, which prompted high drama during an emotionally-charged week, made for compelling viewing
Mike Hytner
06, May, 2022 @5:48 AM

‘No one really likes it’: brutal rule change breaks hearts in World Surf League
Emotions have run high as several big-name Australians fell victim to the mid-season cut at the Margaret River Pro
Guardian sport
04, May, 2022 @4:32 AM

Captivating new TV series searches for Drive to Survive impact on surfing | Kieran Pender
Make or Break’s behind-the-scenes look at the World Surf League engages fans and non-fans alike even if some hard questions remain ignored
Kieran Pender
28, Apr, 2022 @5:30 PM

‘It’s taken all of me’: Australian surfer Tyler Wright wins at Bells Beach
The two-time world champion overcame significant pain to defeat Carissa Moore in the final on Sunday
Australian Associated Press and Guardian sport
17, Apr, 2022 @6:28 AM

Mick Fanning to make dream World Surf League comeback at Bells Beach
Mick Fanning is to make another return to professional surfing four years after announcing his retirement from the sport with the three-times world champion awarded a wildcard for the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event
Guardian sport
29, Mar, 2022 @2:56 AM

‘When I surf I feel so strong’: Sri Lankan women’s quiet surfing revolution
Women and girls have challenged conservative attitudes in the hallowed surf spot of Arugam Bay
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Arugam Bay
05, Mar, 2022 @5:00 AM

Five Great Reads: mind the age gap, new Neighbours, and WhatsApp parent trap
Guardian Australia’s weekday wrap of good writing and compelling stories, selected by lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman
Alyx Gorman
06, Feb, 2022 @11:21 PM

A surfing god rides The Cradle of Storms – Chris Burkard’s best photograph
‘This is Josh Mulcoy, the godfather of cold-water surfing, catching a wave in Alaska. The place is so windy and wild, it’s known as The Cradle of Storms’
Interview by Graeme Green
02, Feb, 2022 @2:50 PM

‘No vax, no play’: surfer Kelly Slater won’t be let into Australia if he’s not vaccinated against Covid
World Surf League events are due in Victoria and WA but federal health minister says position on coronavirus vaccine is ‘pretty clear’ following Novak Djokovic visa saga
Mike Hytner
20, Jan, 2022 @6:18 AM

Hydrofoil surfing could be banned at some of Sydney’s most popular beaches
Two eastern suburbs councils may permanently prohibit the increasingly popular devices over safety fears
Mostafa Rachwani
13, Jan, 2022 @6:43 AM

Wave goodbye: the battle to protect Australia’s surf breaks
Surfing is a way of life for millions, a livelihood for many others. But there is no legal protection for the beaches that make it all possible
Narelle Towie
01, Jan, 2022 @7:00 PM
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