Slater's Spaceship, Porter's Surf, Arizona Wake Surf
The surf world never sleeps, and we've got some stories that will have you grabbing your board or camera. First up, Kelly Slater is back at it with a new board design for Firewire: The Spaceship. This collaboration with shaper Mike Woo is a return to the classic shortboard, designed for those barrel-to-carve moments Slater is famous for. Developed in Bali and tested in the waves of Australia, The Spaceship features Firewire's I-Bolic 2.0 technology for that perfect flex and response. Slater himself said it was inspired by his iconic ride at Kirra, as reported by The Inertia. You can read the full story here.
Next, we're taking a detour from the ocean to the political beaches of California. Congresswoman Katie Porter, who's making waves in the gubernatorial race, recently revealed her longboarding skills on social media. In a photo that's gone viral, Porter is seen gracefully riding a California wave, proving she's not just a force in the courtroom but on the water too. She captioned it, 'California’s beautiful beaches. No elaboration necessary.' The internet responded with awe, with one user asking, 'Is there anything she can’t do?' For more on this, check out BeachGrit.
And in Arizona, a different kind of surf competition is making headlines: the Wake Surf World Championship. Nearly 100 competitors from around the globe are hitting the waters of Lake Pleasant for this unique event. Wake surfing, a blend of surfing and wakeboarding, is gaining popularity, and this championship is putting it on the map. FOX 10 Phoenix covered the event, showing how the desert state is riding a new wave of excitement. See more here.
From the classic waves of Kirra to the political breaks of California and the desert lakes of Arizona, our sport continues to evolve and surprise. Keep stoked and keep shooting!