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Champion Wins, Waves Saved, Festivals Roll
Adaptive surf champ crowned, Mexican waves protected, and Santa Barbara film fest kicks off
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Hawaii Makes Surfing Official High School Sport
Hawaii crowns surfing as official high school sport, with state championships scheduled for 2026
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McGonagle Wins, Hawaii HS Surf, Hurricane Alert
Leilani McGonagle makes history in Oceanside, Hawaii launches high school surf league, Hurricane Gabrielle threatens East Coast.
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Surf Community Shines: From Comebacks to Tributes
Charley Hajek's shark bite comeback, Huntington Beach tribute to Kolby Aipa, and Gabrielle's storm warnings highlight resilience.
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Stoke Survivor, Sea Therapy, and Bells Wins
Stroke survivor Danny Teare inspires, inclusive sea therapy grows, and Bells Beach crowns new champs.
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Super Girl Surf Pro, UCSD Luau, and Bells Beach Wins
Oceanside's women's contest heats up, UCSD blends surf & science, and Bells crowns new champions.
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Super Girl Strokes & Hall of Fame Aloha
Oceanside's mentor magic meets Huntington's legacy tribute in two heartwarming surf stories.
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Hall of Fame Honors Kolby, DJ Aoki Surfs Surf Ranch
Posthumous Hall of Fame induction for Kolby Aipa and DJ Steve Aoki's barrel clinic at Surf Ranch highlight US surf community.
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Hall of Fame Honors, Photo Prize Wins & Surf Ranch Surprises
From emotional inductions to award-winning shots: Surf Snaps catches surfing's week of highs
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Hawaiian Airlines Faces Backlash Over Longboard Ban
Champion surfer Joel Tudor's travel plans derailed after airline policy change; community reacts.
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Adaptive Clubs Shine at Heavyweight Rumble
Sydney Adaptive and Northern Beaches Para Surfers compete as equals in Surfing NSW's premier club event.
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Santa Cruz's $194 Million Surf Economy at Risk from Sea Level Rise
A new report by Save the Waves Coalition shows how rising seas could impact the Santa Cruz surf industry, highlighting the need for coastal protection.
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