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McGonagle Wins, Hawaii HS Surf, Hurricane Alert
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-23
Surf Community Shines: From Comebacks to Tributes
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-22
Stoke Survivor, Sea Therapy, and Bells Wins
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-22
Super Girl Surf Pro, UCSD Luau, and Bells Beach Wins
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-21
Super Girl Strokes & Hall of Fame Aloha
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-20
Hall of Fame Honors Kolby, DJ Aoki Surfs Surf Ranch
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-20
Hall of Fame Honors, Photo Prize Wins & Surf Ranch Surprises
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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

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-20
Hawaiian Airlines Faces Backlash Over Longboard Ban
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-19
Adaptive Clubs Shine at Heavyweight Rumble
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-17
Santa Cruz's $194 Million Surf Economy at Risk from Sea Level Rise
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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.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-17
Surfing Boosts Santa Cruz Economy by $194 Million, Sea Level Rise a Threat
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Surfing Boosts Santa Cruz Economy by $194 Million, Sea Level Rise a Threat

A new report by Save the Waves Coalition shows surfing's economic impact in Santa Cruz and warns of climate change risks.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-16
Surfing Community Surfs in Tribute to Mercury Psillakis
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Surfing Community Surfs in Tribute to Mercury Psillakis

Mercury Psillakis' friends reunite to surf in his memory a week after his tragic death in a shark attack.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-15