Look who’s back…
Kelly Slater is back! And how loose does he look by the way? The Jedi Master posted this clip on his insta today. Remarkable recovery after the severity of his injury. Love your work big man.
Kelly Slater is back! And how loose does he look by the way? The Jedi Master posted this clip on his insta today. Remarkable recovery after the severity of his injury. Love your work big man.
Our world moves fast. It goes a million miles a minute, spinning at the speed of infinity and never slowing down. You’re here today — fully here, engaged — then you’re gone tomorrow. Onto the next one. A new coast to explore, the next swell to surf, another moment to fall in love with.
Gone Tomorrow celebrates that spirit of now.
The France edition features Mikey February, Connor O’Leary, Zeke Lau, Kanoa Igarashi, Leonardo Fioravanti, Jeremy Flores, Ramzi Boukhiam, Aritz Aranburu, Marc Lacomare, Kael Walsh, Sebastian Williams and Mikey Wright. Filmed over a two week beach break blur, it’s guaranteed to make you want to go surfing.
After four years searching the globe for untouched perfection, Natxo Gonzalez and Jon Aspuru found a crazy wave, “one of the heaviest waves I’ve ever seen.”
“It was a long time dream to find an epic wave, like my really close friend Kepa Acero,” Natxo says. “Kepa has always motivated me with his work and since I was a kid, and because of him, I’ve never stopped searching.
Four years ago, I found a place where I thought there could be one of the best waves in the world. For years, I had been studying the conditions of this place; I wanted to know how swell worked there. I saw a really massive, long-period swell on the forecast that I thought could be perfect for this place. I called my good friend and filmer, Jon Aspuru, and we just went. What we found was a perfect right hander running along a super long sandbar with no one around, really crazy…”
A film by Jon Aspuru (@jonbakio)
Test drive Rip Curl’s latest ultimate wetsuit range, the revolutionary search GPS watch & thier best technical products
From October 2017 to January 2018, the Citroen SpaceTourer Rip Curl Concept will tour Europe with the Rip Curl team on board. Around 20 stops around European surf spots, spread over 7 countries (England, France, Portugal, Spain …) where you can test our latest innovations with the Rip Curl team.
TEST Rip Curl :
Come to test & surf our Ultimate Wetsuits and SearchGPS Watch and meet our Team riders.
WIN Goodies : Enter a raffle and have a chance to win Rip Curl best core products : 1 Ultimate Wetsuit & 1 SearchGPS Watch
CHILL all day : Come & Chill with Rip Curl Crew in our partner store with Music concert & Free Beers.
CONCEPT TOURER Rip Curl by Citroën : Discover the stylish design of the Citroën Concept Tourer Rip Curl and its many features!
Upcoming dates :
21 October Sorted Surf Shop, 42 Sea Rd, Bournemouth BH5 1BQ, UK
-25th October: Down the Line surf shop, Market Square Arcade, Copperhouse, Hayle TR27 4EA
Photos: Courtesy Surf School Lanzarote
Escaping the Northern European winter is a wise idea at least once a season. Get yourself some welcome vitamin D, see some sunshine, get some fresher than fresh seafood down your gullet. If you can team that up with scoring some world class surf then all the better.
One option that always crops up in the 'where to hit for a winter run' discussion is the Canaries. 60 miles off the coast of Morocco they're far enough south to be actually warm, but close enough to not be a hassle travel wise. Plenty of wave options from mad barrels to beginner beach breaks and with EasyJet and co now running flights it's also a bargain destination flight wise.
The volcanic islands once known as the Fortunate Isles didn't get their name from tweety birds but from dogs, 'Islas Canarias' comes from the Latin name 'Canariae Insulae', meaning 'Islands of the Dogs'. But they're a lot nicer than the Isle of Dogs in London, that's for sure.
There's surf on every island but we always gravitate to the stunning volcanic landscapes and reefs of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Both islands have been popular with Brits since the surf potential was unveiled in the late '80s and there's a thriving surf scene wherever you go. Being popular with normal tourists also means rental cars and food are well priced and getting supplies is a doddle.
Of course local knowledge is key for any trip so check out the crew featured here that offer accommodation and coaching. They'll get you wherever is best for your abilities and make sure you get the maximum enjoyment from your mission. Not to mention pointing you in the direction of the best bars and restaurants.
An annual Canaries mission is as essential as the summer Europe run ... get stuck in.
WHEN TO GO: October-March
AIRPORT: Arrecife (Lanza) and Fuerteventura from all main UK/Ireland hubs
ACCOMMODATION: See our recommended guide 0verleaf.
LANGUAGE: Spanish
CURRENCY: Euros
RUBBER: A 3mm will do ya.
WATCH OUT FOR: Urchins, sharp reef and sunburn
AFTER DARK: Depending on where you stay it can be delightfully quiet and chill or bonkers mad party time. Whatever you desire in essence.
ALTERNATIVE EXCITEMENT: Ride camels, parasail, explore volcanic landscapes, snorkel in ridiculously lively seas, then eat those critters.
Photos: Azulfit/7IslandSurf
Location: Fuerteventura
Surfing, yoga and Pilates is the perfect match. Join us on our paradise island to deepen your practice, experience the thrill of Europe's finest waves, or to simply indulge in the relaxing massage therapies. Whether a solo adventure, with a a friend or partner, every detail is taken care of.
With healthy and delicious food and a warm friendly team, all set within the rejuvenating and chilled wellbeing environment of Europe's leading yoga and pilates retreat, this experience is so much more than just a holiday. Tranquil, beautiful accommodation, empty white sand beaches, world class yoga and pilates teaching, knowledgable and safe surfing instruction plus food that will leave you feeling refuelled and inspired. This is the Yoga, Pilates & Surfing retreat that you can come home to.
Discover your perfect activity, at your pace, guided and supported throughout your journey. Make your next surf holiday an experience to last a lifetime.
Location: Lanzarote
A home away from home, The Canary Islands: Oasis Surf House is a B&B Guest House set on a mountain side in a quiet rural village, away from the crowds and close to the surf.
With shared, private and family rooms available, we have options for all budgets and travelling situations. For lunch and evening meals there’s a great choice of restaurants in neighbouring villages or you can hit our village store for local and authentic delights and prepare a feast in our fully equipped kitchen.
The north coast of Lanzarote is a playground for any surfer, beginner to pro and Oasis Surf House is perfectly located between two famous surf spots; Famara and La Santa. Post surf, watch the sun go down whilst enjoying a BBQ and fire pit and take in the stunning views from our rooftop terrace. Plus there’s cycling, hiking, wine tasting, sunbathing and more!
Location: Fuerteventura
The Protest Surfcenter in Corralejo offers all you need to boost your surfing to the next level: a pro surf shop with the best brands, board rentals, an official surf school for beginners as well as advanced surfers in small groups, and package surf camps in our cosy Surfhouse (shared dorms or private rooms), Sports Luxury Hotels or private apartments and houses.
The staff are all experienced and motivated surfers with good vibes, who love to pass their local knowledge on to you. Fuerteventura has summer temperatures and sunshine all year round and because of it's round coastline shape there are always perfect waves to find no matter what the weather or wind conditions bring.
The instructors know the island as no other to make sure you get the right waves for your level and get the most out of your surfing holidays. Surf your dreams, relax and have fun!
Location: Lanzarote
Bromdog ventures to the tropics to surf one of the heaviest waves in Indonesia. They’re chasing a phantom bombie, which was created during the 2004 earthquake.
Directed by Andrew Kaineder
Ep 1 below…