Archive for Month: October 2015

Surf News

• The Surf Word Search Puzzle
  Ride the linguistic wave with this thrilling, brain-tickling, and salt-soaked word search puzzle all about the thrill of surfing. In the spirit of chasing the perfect wave, we invite you to dive headfirst into a cerebral break that's part word scramble, part trivia, and all in the exhilarating world of surfing. From surfers to surf […]
• CEO of WSL responds to surf judging criticism
  Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League (WSL), has addressed concerns raised by a group of surfers, including professional athlete Gabriel Medina, regarding the perceived lack of fairness in judging surf competitions. The reaction comes in the wake of the recent Championship Tour event at the Surf Ranch, which has sparked a contentious conversation […]
• Queensland surfing legend Rick Neilsen passes away
  The Neilsen family announced the passing of one of Queensland's greatest surfing legends, Rick Neilsen, aged 74. Born on the Gold Coast on July 20, 1948, Roderick James Neilsen, better known as Rick or Ricky, was a fun-loving colorful character admired by the surfing community. He learned how to surf at Broadbeach in 1960-1961 on his local […]
• How do wetsuits work? The science of neoprene
  From brisk early morning surf sessions to deep-sea explorations, wetsuits have long been the linchpin of oceanic adventures. Wetsuits are a marvel of material science and design, efficiently working to delay the loss of body heat in cold environments. They are an exemplary illustration of the adage, "Form follows function," with every feature serving to […]