Biarritz Surf Gang reveals the true story of six lunatic surfers who set fire to their surfboards at Biarritz’ Grande Plage, in the 1980s. The local crew, inspired by the punk movement, had a thirst for trouble and breaking the law. This is their story, and how they achieved greatness, experienced decadence, and their eventual downfall.
From UNDER THE MILKY WAY: Biarritz Surf Gang – A revolutionary surf documentary co-directed by Nathan Curren and Pierre Denoyel. Featuring Laird Hamilton, Jeff Hackman, and Tom Curren. Released on July 27th in the US on all streaming platforms.
The International Surfing Association(ISA) today confirms that Italy’s Leonardo Fioravanti will replace South Africa’s Jordy Smith when Surfing makes its Olympic debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The ISA received official notice from Surfing South Africa that Smith will be unable to participate in Tokyo 2020 due to injury.
As per the Tokyo 2020 Alternates list published by the ISA, Fioravanti is the next eligible surfer to replace Smith via the qualification event from which Smith qualified: the 2019 WSL Championship Tour (CT).
The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) has accepted the qualification slot for Fioravanti, finalizing the process.
Fioravanti placed 31st on the 2019 WSL CT and recently represented his country at the 2021 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games where he earned an equal 19th place.
The updated list of qualified Olympic surfers can be found here.
The window for the Olympic Surfing competition will run from July 25 – August 1, with the competition being held in the Chiba prefecture of Japan at Tsurigasaki Beach.
Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon continue their Indonesian adventure. Fresh out of quarantine they head to a long left hand barrel hoping to catch the wave of a lifetime.
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce the launch of their new ‘EpicSurf’ stationary surf wave which was introduced to the market during a virtual Tradeshow Summit that took place on June 24, 2021 and was hosted by Surf Park Central. The event brought together leaders from around the world within the surf industry to discuss the latest developments in the market and introduce new and advancing technologies on all things surf.
EpicSurf, engineered and manufactured at ADG’s headquarters in Upstate New York, is a true deep-water stationary surf wave that is designed to appeal to both the expert and novice surfer alike.
Differentiating it from other stationary waves on the market, the EpicSurf produces a real wave of water with a depth that can be adjusted from between 3’ – 5’ for a more authentic surfing experience versus on a stationary ride that produces only a thin sheet of water that is pushed over a formed surface.
And with a compact footprint that works as well in a city setting as in a surf park, it is helping make the sport of surfing more accessible to everyone, everywhere.
“There are other manufacturers out there who are approaching stationary surf waves with thinner films of water but at ADG we wanted to go all in and create a wave that gives riders a truer surf experience,” says Jim Dunn, President of ADG. “EpicSurf is an opportunity for experienced surfers to get on and use real ocean boards and have lots of room to carve and perfect their skills, but at the same time it also offers a platform for beginners, giving them the chance to learn and advance, growing the sport for everyone.”
“This is the perfect wave for surf lessons,” notes Phil Jackson, Executive Director of Surf Dreams Foundation who brought a group of youth surfers with him to visit the EpicSurf and try out the ride. “The EpicSurf wave is a real game changer for the surf industry. The kids couldn’t get enough of it.”
“The wave is amazing, we surfed every board under the sun and just had the best day of our lives,” said Ben Gravy, Professional Surfer, “This wave truly is what they call it… EPIC.”
ADG’s EpicSurf offers a unique Rapid Wave Adjustability system by means of a remote access control system that allows the operator to quickly and easily tune the wave, which means each and every rider, whether expert or beginner, can get an instantly customizable ride experience matched perfectly to their skill level. Dual training bar options are also available for beginners helping to ease them onto the wave and enhance learn-to-surf programming opportunities.
And the non-stop action of the EpicSurf wave means that the waves keep rolling so surfers never have to wait to catch that perfect swell.
“I caught about 150 waves in about 7 hours of surfing EpicSurf today, and I feel like I have progressed so much”, said Cooper Jewel, an ESA Junior Surfer who surfed EpicSurf earlier this month. “That’s more waves than I catch in a year of surfing in the ocean!”
The EpicSurf wave surface can be designed and built starting from a width of 30-feet and can expand up from there in increments of 8’ depending on your specific site plan or business model needs.
EpicSurf marks the latest development in wave design and engineering from ADG, a company long known for its innovation, creativity, and superior wave system products.
“EpicSurf is not the first deep-water surf ride to hit the market,” notes Dunn, “but it is the first to be designed and manufactured in North America and backed by a company that has been making, installing and servicing waves for more than 50 years.”
ADG is well known in the industry as North America’s most respected designer and builder of water parks, with more than 100 design-build projects to their credit. They are also the leading manufacturer when it comes to wave systems having been one of the first companies to produce successful hydraulic and pneumatic surfing waves back in the 1970’s and 80’s. Their WaveTek® branded waves have been installed in more than 500+ projects around the world including wave pools in resorts and water parks, as well as in aquariums, water rescue training facilities, fountains, and even motion pictures.
ADG is also the team responsible for the development, manufacturing, and installation of more than 125 FlowRiders across North America. ADG joined Surf Park Central in January of this year.
Vantage Points episode 3 is a short film by Andrew Kaineder showcasing Russell Bierke’s latest and craziest waves. It’s a mix of hi-fi cinematography, low-fi lifestyle and photographic stills while being backed by a suspenseful and moody original psych-rock score. Andrew used abstract imagery and mixed media of nature and landscapes to help break up the edit. It’s a perfect balance, showcasing Russell’s unique big wave skillset and the hard charging he’s known for.
Russell Bierke Russ Bierke is a surfer’s surfer, quietly spoken, but someone who lets his actions do the talking. With an ability to remain calm in serious situations and a surfing maturity well beyond his years, it is no surprise that Russ has stepped into the world’s big wave riding elite.
Andrew Kaineder Australian film director Andrew Kaineder focuses on telling genuine human stories. The simplicity of his work is in the beauty, strong cinematography, honest performances and unique audio scores. He has created many award-winning documentaries and narrative films within the surf world, claiming prestigious awards like the AUS surf film of the year. Andrew is passionate about being authentic and aims to push the boundaries. His recent work includes: An Introduction, Flow State, Beyond the Noise and Derek Hynd TV Series.
Long time Carve contributor Lewis Arnold is looking for your backing to produce a book that will show case the surfing communities of the North Sea.
“Think of an “exhibition in print”,” says Lewis ” with your support, GLASS can be a progressive, fully-independent, limited-edition photobook created to show that surf-related photography, art and writing are valid artistic disciplines.
“There are hundreds of surfing communities across the North Sea zone, pollinated by surf culture, whilst also influenced by big city culture. Whether it’s writing, film, zines, festivals or art, places like Amsterdam, Stockholm and Edinburgh are producing original and stimulating work that often has no natural home in a surf media skewed towards blue seas, blue seas and boards shorts.
“I don’t want to make a lightweight, throwaway zine or mag and the longevity of the book is hugely important. so and the content will be curated to be timeless and hopefully the book can be cherished and shared for a long time.”
