Keep the Waves All to Yourself at Secret, Exotic Surfing Spots

 

Tired of shredding the crowded waters where you live? Try these under-the-radar global locales, recommended by our experts, for  ...more

National Surfing Reserve

 

With a surfing history dating back to the 1920s, when the sport was still in its infancy, Phillip Island has long been a Victorian favourite of grommets (beginners) and seasoned board riders alike. Declared a National Surfing Reserve in recognition of its quality surf breaks and pristine environment, Phillip Island offers four sites along its coast: Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay.

Boasting big wave conditions, left and right breaks, as well as plenty of small, consistent waves that are suitable for learners the island's beaches are home to a vibrant local surfing community of all ages and skill levels. So hit the water and learn new skills, get in some practice, or test your mettle out in the big swells.

Woolamai
A favourite of locals and visiting surfers, Woolamai has a number of quality beach breaks stretching from Magic Lands to Forrest Caves and ...more

Christian Surfers run Jesus Surf Classic double header

 

IT was a busy weekend for Christian Surfers UK as they spread themselves across two West Country locations for short and longboard versions of the Jesus Surf Classic.
The second half of the 22nd shortboard Classic ran at Croyde on Saturday, while the longboarders were in action at Polzeath.
Having run the junior divisions at ...more

Inaugural Carolina Surf Film Festival brings surfing to the big screen

 

Get stoked, Charleston. The first annual Carolina Surf Film Festival is going down Oct. 16-18 at the Brickhouse Party Plantation (1575 Folly Road) on James Island. The first-of-its-kind event in South Carolina features a variety of surfing-themed features and short films from around the world, including two from Charleston. The three-day fest will also include local artists, music, and food and beer vendors. Recently, City Paper caught up with organizers Chuck Gainey, Chad Davis, and Bo Edmunds to get the inside scoop on their upcoming event.

City Paper: What inspired you to create the Carolina Surf Film Festival?

Carolina Surf Film Fest: Last year, Chad attended the inaugural Florida Surf Film Festival and came back with the idea that we should host a surf film festival in Charleston. We've surfed together for over 20 years, and during that time, we've come to trust each other's instincts. We knew Chad was onto something good, so we signed on immediately. From the beginning, we wanted to celebrate the lifestyle and culture of the sport, while engaging local artists and businesses. We also wanted to honor the ...more

Dunbar surf brings Phoebe Strachan Scotland cap

 

The image is of sun-kissed sands and tropical palms, beach crammed with bronzed bodies and laid-back surfer dudes with sun bleached hair, eyes fixed for the next big breaker.

Teeth chattering on the shore at Belhaven Bay, desperately trying to change into a wetsuit in a freezing car park, then chucking yourself to the mercy of the North Sea, perhaps sounds a little less enticing.

For world-class surfer Phoebe Strachan however, the bitter cold of the East Lothian coast has been the perfect training ground.

Along with years of high level competition not on the crest of a wave, but at Highland dance contests where she perfected her balance and poise, Phoebe’s unusual approach to conquering the supercool sport appears to have paid off.

For she has just been selected as one of only two women in Scotland’s six-strong international surf squad, now preparing to ...more

Urban Outfitters nibbles on Luv Surf line

 

Many small apparel makers dream of getting carried by a big retailer.

Mission Beach-based Luv Surf Apparel, the latest rising star in serial entrepreneur Gina Champion-Cain's portfolio, will soon realize that dream. Champion-Cain brought the House of Blues to San Diego in 2005, owns The Patio restaurants, is building her own hospitality brand and now manages a fashion label.

Urban Outfitters next spring will sell three tops from the whimsical women's clothing and accessories brand in its new Without Walls collection for outdoors enthusiasts, available in nine stores from Costa Mesa to Cambridge, Mass. The news comes just weeks after the brand's announcement that its entire Be Free collection will be carried at independently run surf shop ...more

See Gisele Bündchen Surf in the New Chanel No. 5 Film

 

Chanel No. 5 spokeswoman Gisele Bündchen rides the waves this fall in the 

 perfume campaign’s new short film, ‘The One That I Want,’ 

directed by Baz Luhrmann. 

It’s a collaboration between the world’s highest-paid model (Gisele earned $47 million last year) 

and one of Hollywood’s most talented directors, 

for the bestselling iconic 1921 fragrance. What’s not to love?

The film will be released on October 15, though on October 13, 

Chanel released two photos of the model with a surfboard and

 a 15-second teaser (below) to enjoy in the meantime. 

We see Gisele riding the waves in a Chanel wetsuit with a Chanel surfboard, 

Gisele with big wavy hair in two different sparkly, bold dresses, 

and Gisele prancing through a damp and dark New York alleyway. 

It’s still unclear how these scenes will mesh in the ...more