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Big Waves, Tragic Loss: Surf World Reacts Stories

Big Waves, Tragic Loss: Surf World Reacts

Ventura surfers charge epic swells, a Long Beach innovator hits flooded streets, and the community mourns legend Kurt Van Dyke.

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Tragedy and Triumph: Surfing World Reacts to Costa Rica Death and SoCal Street Surfing Stories

Tragedy and Triumph: Surfing World Reacts to Costa Rica Death and SoCal Street Surfing

Surfing community mourns Costa Rican hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke, while SoCal surfer rides floodwaters.

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New Surf Jobs Platform & 2028 Olympic Shake-Up: Surf Snaps News Stories

New Surf Jobs Platform & 2028 Olympic Shake-Up: Surf Snaps News

Global surf jobs platform launches and Olympic qualification revamped. Big changes for surfers in 2028. Read more inside.

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Pipe Heroics, SoCal Swell, and Surf Rescue Stories Stories

Pipe Heroics, SoCal Swell, and Surf Rescue Stories

From Hawaiian chargers to California rescues: February's biggest surf moments.

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Surf Heroes, Olympic Drama & French Underdogs Stories

Surf Heroes, Olympic Drama & French Underdogs

Meet the wheelchair lifesaver, Olympic surf drama, and French underdogs heading to Australia.

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West Coast Surf Wins: Encinitas Charger & Huntington Innovator Stories

West Coast Surf Wins: Encinitas Charger & Huntington Innovator

Encinitas surfer conquers giant waves. Huntington app connects surfers with photographers.

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Surf Rescue, Funding Fight, and Justine's Fall Stories

Surf Rescue, Funding Fight, and Justine's Fall

Teen saves family, Hawaii surf funding battle, and Justine Dupont's big wave injury.

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Surfers Chase Extremes: Hawaii Warnings vs Arctic Perfection Stories

Surfers Chase Extremes: Hawaii Warnings vs Arctic Perfection

From Hawaii's hazardous high surf to the Arctic's icy perfection, surfers chase waves in the world's wildest corners.

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Santa Cruz Rescue, Big Wave Wisdom & New Surf Tech Stories

Santa Cruz Rescue, Big Wave Wisdom & New Surf Tech

Dramatic boat rescue, Shane Dorian's big wave insights, and Florida's first deep-water standing wave.

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Rincon Classic, Rescue Drones & Wave Parks: Surf News Stories

Rincon Classic, Rescue Drones & Wave Parks: Surf News

Rincon Classic heats up, surfer rescued by drones, and new wave parks coming to the US. Catch up with the latest in surfing.

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Rincon Classic & Buoy Rescue: SoCal Surf Buzz Stories

Rincon Classic & Buoy Rescue: SoCal Surf Buzz

Classic contest hits Rincon while surfer survives by clinging to buoy. Check out the SoCal surf stories.

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Fitzgibbons Returns & Folly's Soul Stories

Fitzgibbons Returns & Folly's Soul

Fitzgibbons storms back to CT while Folly Beach reveals its soul in the 'Edge of America'.

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