The Inertia Interview with Ben Wilkinson

CREATORS:  The Inertia Interview with Ben Wilkinson  The Inertia June 6, 2017 Some fellas on this planet live on a physically gigantic scale. Narrabeen-native-turned-North-Shore resident, Ben Wilkinson, is one such man. While Wilkinson, intimidating in stature and gentle by nature, has earned the respect of the global big-wave surfing community for gutsy performances at waves like […]

HOW SURFING HELPS US GRIEVE

HOW SURFING HELPS US GRIEVE  Magicseaweed Paddle outs are a powerful symbol of community for those grieving the loss of a loved one. When a surfer dies, friends and family members paddle out past the lineup to form a circle around those closest to them as a gesture of solidarity. No other sport mourns collectively […]

Jack O’Neill, Santa Cruz surf wetsuit pioneer, dies

Jack O’Neill, Santa Cruz surf wetsuit pioneer, dies Jack O’Neill SOURCE: Michael Macor, The Chronicle SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —Jack O’Neill, the eye patch wearing wetsuit pioneer who trail-blazed cold water surfing, has died, friends confirmed to KSBW Friday. He was 94. O’Neill single-handedly opened up the possibility of surfing Northern and Central California’s cold water […]

Brazilian Romeu Bruno Interview from the 2007 Towsurfer Vault

Brazilian Romeu Bruno Interview from the 2007 Towsurfer Vault July 17, 2007 by Eric Akiskalian Romeu Bruno Age: 43 Height: 165lbs. Weight: 6´0 DOB: 03/21/64 Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue From: Brazil Current Residence: Florianopolis Marital Status: Married Children: Tito, 7 years old Years Surfing: 37 years Years Kitesurfing: 4 years Years Towsurfing: 12years Certifications: “Basic […]

Mavericks Organizer Cancels Auction, Citing No Bidders

Mavericks Organizer Cancels Auction, Citing No Bidders The future of the famed Mavericks big-wave surf contest has hit more turbulence. Contest organizers, Cartel Management of Los Angeles, canceled an auction planned for Thursday to sell its assets, including a contest permit issued by the San Mateo County Harbor District. The company said there were no […]

Mark Occhilupo Backs Ambitious ‘Next-Level’ Australian Wave Pool

Former world champ Mark Occhilupo backs ambitious ‘next-level’ Australian wave pool project   May 29, 2017 11:55pm LIAM FITZGIBBON Source: FOX SPORTS IT’S become surfing’s equivalent of the space race: a mysterious international quest to construct the perfect man-made wave. And Australia might be the new frontrunner if an ambitious new project is all it’s […]

Hardest Charging Guy You’ve Never Heard Of ?

 Hardest Charging Guy You’ve Never Heard Of ?   Ever heard of Manuel Lezcano? Probably not. But holy shit, can this guy surf. Hailing from the Canary Islands, Lezcano calls Lanzarote home. In the last few years, he’s been working his ass off, and people are sitting up and taking notice. From big waves to […]