In just over a week the fishing town of Peniche will play host to the 2013 Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal. Peniche, the home of the famous Supertubos (Supertubes) barrels, welcomes the world’s top surfers as they compete from October 9-20 on the second to last stop of the ASP World Tour. Who will be the 2013 ASP … Read More
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Wave pool: What’s the deal?
When I was a kid I swam in a wave pool in Maryland. It was in a water park around one hundred miles from the ocean, so it made sense. The waves were small and no one was trying to surf them, but it was fun to jump around and do a little body surfing … Read More
Tiago Pires surfs Supertubes
Elite pro surfer Tiago Pires has pulled a ligament in his knee, possibly jeopardizing his performance on the ASP World Tour. Despite the potential seriousness of the injury, the 33-year old “Portuguese Tiger” is hopeful that he can rehabilitate his knee and be in tiptop shape by the next ASP event in Rio de Janeiro, … Read More