Senegal Surf School Brings 20 Girls Back to Class
In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.
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Albany Surf School Unites Disabled and Abled Wave Riders
A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."
Tiny Surf Town Triples in Size as Visitors Never Leave
A remote Australian coastal town with inconsistent waves has become so beloved that travelers keep abandoning their plans to stay forever. Agnes Water's secret isn't world-class surf but something even better: a welcoming community that turns visitors into lifelong residents.
Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan Wins Bells Beach Surf Title
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
Female Veterans Find Healing Through Surf Therapy in Australia
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Israeli Tech Leaders Fund Surf Therapy for Trauma Victims
Israel's high-tech leaders gathered at Jerusalem's Tower of David to raise funds for HaGal Sheli, a nonprofit using surfing to help war trauma survivors heal. Since October 7, 2023, demand for mental health services has surged among hostages, attack survivors, and security forces.
Chennai Lawyer Trades Beach Cleanups for 600 Free Surf Lessons
A former lawyer turned a trash-covered beach into a thriving surf community by offering free lessons to anyone who collected waste. Over 24,000 kilograms of garbage later, Kovalam's shores are alive with possibility.
Newport Beach Mural Honors Surfing Legend Duke Kahanamoku
A stunning new mural in Newport Beach celebrates Duke Kahanamoku, the Olympic gold medalist who became the father of modern surfing and once saved lives off the California coast. The larger-than-life artwork is turning heads along Pacific Coast Highway.
Shark Attack Survivor Surfs Hawaii Competition 7 Weeks Later
A Maui surfer who lost his leg to a shark is back in the water competing in the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships. Kenji Nonaka joins 90+ athletes showing that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.
99-Year-Old Breaks Record Crowd Surfing at Rock Concert
A 99-year-old woman just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding the waves at a Brantley Gilbert concert with over 20,000 fans. She checked off a bucket list item and proved age is just a number.
World's Best Surfers Coming to New Zealand's Raglan
The world's elite surfing competition is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever this May. Raglan's iconic Manu Bay will host 60 of the planet's top surfers in the biggest surfing event the country has ever seen.
17-Year-Old Argentine Surfer Wins First Pro Title in Brazil
Thiago Passeri just became Argentina's newest surfing sensation, defeating Brazil's top competitors at 17 to win his first professional title. The underdog victory at the season's most competitive qualifying event sends him one step closer to surfing's big leagues.
Aussie Surfer Beats 4 Brazilian Champs for First WSL Win
George Pittar hadn't won a competition since age 15, but the 23-year-old just defeated four Brazilian world champions in one event to claim his first World Surf League title. The Manly surfer's triumph at Margaret River marks one of the most remarkable underdog victories in professional surfing.
Cyclone Brings Surfing Miracle to Wave-Starved Broome
Dozens of surfers flocked to a usually flat beach in remote Western Australia after a tropical cyclone delivered rare waves to their wave-starved town. It's the first time some residents have caught a decent wave in over a year.
Surfing Champ Molly Picklum's List That Quiets Anxiety
Australian surfer Molly Picklum writes down every fear and feeling before competing, a simple practice that helped her win the world title at 22. Her "admit it list" turned crippling anxiety into her greatest strength.
Surfing Bananas Chase World Record in Cocoa Beach
Dozens of surfers suited up in giant banana costumes to attempt a world record at a Florida beach event. The cheerful stunt brought smiles to beachgoers while celebrating summer fun. #
Flipboard's Surf App Reshapes How We Explore the Web
After 15 months of development, Flipboard just launched Surf, a new app that brings back the joy of internet discovery by weaving together social media, blogs, podcasts, and videos into custom feeds you actually want to read. It's proof that the web can still feel wonderful.
Country Towns Fight Loneliness With Craft and Surf Groups
When traditional sports clubs don't fit, regional Australians are creating their own communities through book clubs, surfing sessions, and craft workshops. Their solution to rural loneliness is helping hundreds find their people.
150 Volunteers Help 20 Wounded Veterans Surf in Florida
Injured veterans who haven't left their homes in months are catching waves and rediscovering joy at a New Smyrna Beach surfing event. With 150 volunteers providing support, severely wounded service members are conquering more than just the ocean.
Australian Surf Club Fixes Life-Saving Gender Gap
Women are 50% less likely to receive lifesaving defibrillation in public than men. One Australian surf club created a simple solution that's now spreading nationwide.
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