I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: surfers need to be environmentally aware. Caring for the environment is crucial to the surfing lifestyle and the survival of the sport. Now, in addition to beach and ocean pollution, there is evidence of climate change shrinking waves all over the globe. A study in the … Read More
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Saca: Portugal’s best surfer
Tiago Pires, better known by his nickname ‘Saca’ is widely regarded as the best surfer in Portugal. And that is no mean feat, as Portugal is one of the world capitals of surfing and home to Ericeira, one of only 3 designated World Surfing Reserves, along with Malibu, California and more recently Manly Beach in … Read More
Quicksilver Pro results and surfing in Toronto
Portugal’s pro surfers experienced a bit of mixed luck at the Quicksilver Pro Gulf Coast surfing competition over the weekend. The Pro Gulf Coast, which took place at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, saw Tiago Pires eliminated in the second round by Australian Bede Durbidge. From bettor.com: Squaring off with Pires in the 11th heat … Read More
Ericeira surf and music news
Where else are you going to get Portugal’s and specifically Ericeira’s surfing news translated into English? Nowhere else, mate. Here’s a bit, in case you’re interested Local surf star Tiago Pires is in Australia to participate in the Australian Open of Surfing, hosted on Manly Beach, outside Sydney. The Australian Open of Surfing is a … Read More