Retro Surf Gold – 8mm Magic

Retro Surf Gold – 8mm Magic

In 1973, hobbyist filmmaker, David Barnes, and his girlfriend Judy, went on a surf trip to Seal Rocks on the NSW mid-North Coast. David filmed it all on his 8mm movie camera and then cut an edit when he got back. Fast forward to 2021. David’s daughter, Belinda, decides to surprise her father with a 70th birthday gift – a restored and remastered version of her father’s old movie, complete with soundtrack. This was a special project for Scanned and Secure and I hope you enjoy this beautiful film with insightful and iconic footage from life in 1973.

Lucas Chumbo VS Nazaré

Lucas Chumbo VS Nazaré

This was the day Lucas Chumbo surfed the biggest wave of his life. And apparently, not only the biggest wave of his life, but the biggest wave ever surfed! Unofficial measurements are already beginning to appear in which there is talk of 29.67 meters in height (97,3ft tall), which would exceed the record set by Rodrigo Koxa on November 8, 2017 with 24.38 meters. Many people managed to film this wave that could enter the Guinness World Records, but very few had the opportunity to experience the preview of a unique day with Lucas from the inside. As you can see, big wave surfing is not just about grabbing his board and hitting the water. Many preparations are necessary to surf in Nazaré and Lucas does it with a calmness that sets him apart from the rest. Not only is a lot of work required out of the water. Finding the wave, being in the exact place where it breaks and that your partner manages to position you well is a job that takes years of preparation. That is why the recognition is not only for how the wave is surfed, but for all the work that is behind those seconds that the wave itself lasts. Also a great recognition for the pilots. In this case, his partner Ian Cosenza.

Waterman Trailer

Waterman Trailer

Watch the trailer for Waterman, the upcoming documentary about five-time Olympic medalist and native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. It explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and father of modern-day surfing. The documentary is narrated by Jason Mamoa and features interviews with Kelly Slater, Carissa Moore, Jack Johnson, Duane DeSoto, and Laird Hamilton.

Waterman, directed by Isaac Halasima, opens in theatres on April 1, 2022.

Pro – Chapter 2

Pro – Chapter 2

Equal parts elegance and grunt in part two of this series about the worlds’ best recent invasion of Portugal. By Offshores Photo and featuring Florence, Ferreira, Weston-Webb, Ewing and more.

OJO feat. Koldo Illumbe

OJO feat. Koldo Illumbe

Fithteen-year-old Koldo Illumbe is half-Basque and half-Balinese. With Mundaka and Uluwatu at his dual-doorsteps (not to mention Desert Point a mere island-hop away) it doesn’t take a rocket surgeon to compute how the kid got so comfy in reeling, left-hand tubes. Blending style and performance. The kid’s upright posture in underground cylinders is pure elegance. Here’s a little something from the recent Indonesian monsoon season, searching for conditions that shine just a couple times of the year.

A Kylian Castells project, supported by Vans.
Still photography by Hamish Humphreys.
Additional footage by Leo Lassence .

Victoria Vergara joins Rip Curl

Victoria Vergara joins Rip Curl

Photos: studio_255 x kevinMETALLIER surf: @the frogeye

Rip Curl is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the most talented female surfers of her generation, longboarder Victoria Vergara!

The signing of this partnership with the young and talented surfer, based in Hossegor, France, is excellent news for Rip Curl. The brand is incredibly excited to be welcoming the icon of women’s longboarding.

It was at the age of twelve, in New Caledonia and then in Réunion Island, that Victoria first took to the waves on a surfboard. Her affinity and aptitude for longboarding soon become apparent. The surfing world soon took notice of this young girl and her exceptional technical prowess, elegance and natural grace.

Victoria Vergara is also a true competitor at heart. She finished in the top 10 worldwide in her first season on the World Surf League professional circuit. Today, she’s busy travelling around the globe, from California to Japan and Hawaii to participate in the Duct Tape Championships, a clever combination of top-level surfing, an art and music festival, including cultural events.

In addition to being an outstanding surfer, Victoria also cultivates her passion for fashion and design; she is equally at ease on a Fashion Week catwalk as she is on the nose of her longboard. Victoria Vergara navigates between the best of both worlds, proving that nothing is impossible when you really want it.

“I am so happy and touched that the teams at Rip Curl have so much confidence in me. It is a privilege to work with the Ultimate Surf Company and share both women’s values and sporting values. This partnership combines my two passions, fashion and surfing. I can’t wait for you to discover our forthcoming projects.” Explains Victoria Gervara.

Since 1969, Rip Curl’s design teams have been developing the best products for surfers worldwide so they can pursue their passion in the best possible conditions. In recent years, we have seen women’s surfing explode at spots all across the planet. In order to address a demand that is both legitimate and challenging, Rip Curl has decided to strengthen its line of thinking, actions and product ranges for women’s surfing.
This new partnership with Victoria Vergara is an opportunity to make headway in this vein. Alongside the Rip Curl teams, this young iconic surfer will be able to express her many talents and assist the brand in its initiatives to support women who adore waves and the ocean when they next head out for a surf!

“Victoria is a surfer who combines surfing, style and elegance, both on and off a board. It is this versatility at the crossroads of fashion and sport that guided us in reaching out to Victoria to join the brand. This is a new part of our strategic plan that we are proud to secure with this partnership.
“We are delighted to have her on our team. Welcome, Victoria!” concludes Mathieu Lefin, CEO of Rip Curl Europe.