I’ve posted a fair deal in the past regarding big wave surfing. It’s fascinating and newsworthy when someone risks their life to surf on something that is big enough to wipe out a small town. This much is obvious. But let’s face it – big wave surfing is for extreme daredevils, also known as nut … Read More
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Moche series results
The complete Moche series results are in: Australian Adam Melling wins the series, while Brazil’s Jádson André is victorious at the Cascais Billabong Pro event and a new ASP European Champion has been crowned – France’s Jeremy Flores. Melling (28) received a tidy $50,000 US for his victory of the inaugural edition of the Cascais … Read More
Portugal’s surf history
Portugal’s surf history may not be as old as that of Hawaii, Southern California, or even Biarritz, but it’s come a long way in just a few years. Surfing in Portugal for most is a relatively new phenomenon, first gaining popularity in the 1990s. The Arquivo Nacional de Surf (National Surfing Archive) portrays surfing events … Read More
Mick Fanning closer to world champ
Second round action at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2013 in Peniche on Monday resulted in Kelly Slater being knocked out of the competition by local star Frederico Morais (12.34 to 10.13). This development betters Australian surf hero and current ASP number one ranked Mick Fanning’s chances at becoming world champion. Slater is a perennial … Read More
