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• U.S. Ski & Snowboard wants to rule Olympic surfing
  In a dramatic twist in the Olympic surfing stage, USA Surfing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard have found themselves at odds over who should govern the sport in the United States. USA Surfing, the longtime face of U.S. surfing, is pushing to regain its status as the National Governing Body (NGB) for Olympic surfing under […]
• The official guide to lifeguard hand signals
  Out in the high surf, fast communication can mean the difference between life and death. When a lifeguard rushes into the water to save someone from drowning, every second counts and clear signals ensure the rescue goes smoothly. While radios and whistles could help, hand signals remain the most reliable way for lifeguards to communicate […]
• The wind speed to wave height equation
  Waves are the children of the wind. But how far can we exactly predict the size of a wave or ocean swell based on a given wind scenario? Oceanography, meteorology, and physics are three key sciences that pretty much help us explain the wave phenomenon. The intertwined knowledge provided by these specific scientific studies improves, […]
• Shane Herring passes away at 53
  Australian surfing has lost one of its most gifted and enigmatic figures. Shane Herring, a former professional surfer once hailed as the future of the sport, has passed away at the age of 53. Reports indicate that he suffered a late-night fall down a set of stairs and, despite receiving attention, did not wake up […]