Surfing
Waving not drowning
Despite heavy investment into state-of-the-art wave gardens, surfing’s dreams of getting into The Greatest Show on Earth will depend on Mother Nature. Christian Radnedge reports.
ISA president welcomes Tokyo 2020’s surfing decision
International Surfing Association (ISA) president Fernando Aguerre has welcomed the news that Tokyo 2020 has recommended to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that surfing take place on natural ocean waves if it is included on the sports programme for the Tokyo 2020 Games, but has maintained the federation is committed to developing wave pool technology.
Surfing to head to the ocean should it find Olympic favour, says IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that surfing will be staged on the ocean waves at the 2020 Olympics, should it be approved as an additional sport for Tokyo’s Games.
Making waves
International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre tells us why his sport can make the transition from lifestyle pursuit to a surprise package at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Surfing furthers development drive with place at 2019 Pan Am Games
The Pan American Sport Organisation (PASO) has confirmed surfing will feature at the 2019 edition of its Pan American Games multi-sport event, which will be held in the Peruvian capital of Lima.
ISA hails development of new surfing technology
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has declared its support for the introduction of new technology that could make it possible for surfing to be included at major multi-sport events.
ISA introduces new event to boost Olympic and Paralympic ambitions
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has boosted the sport’s case for Olympic and Paralympic inclusion by introducing its first World Adaptive Championship.
Aguerre secures new term at helm of surfing governing body
Fernando Aguerre has been re-elected as the president of the International Surfing Association (ISA) while the global governing body has also appointed Barbara Kendall and Casper Steinfath as new vice-presidents.
Communique: The Winds of Change
Owen Evans traveled to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, in July.
At the Mercy of Mother Nature
Owen Evans reports from the PWA (Professional Windsurfers' Association) World Cup at the Yelken Yacht Club in Awazain, Turkmenistan.
A New Wave
Elisha Chauhan looks at how an innovative wave machine has significantly lowered the barriers to entry for cities looking to host major surfing events.
New era of surfing continues with release of Big Wave schedule
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has announced the schedule for the 2014-15 Big Wave World Tour (BWWT), with two new events added to the calendar in South Africa and Maui.
Billabong suffers $770m record loss
Australian surfwear brand Billabong has incurred around a US$770 million record net annual loss.