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'Cowabunga!': How a kids' TV gag became one of surfing's most famous shouts It was originally written by Eddie Kean in 1949 for 'The Howdy Doody Show' and spread among the vibrant surfing era of the 1960s Southern California before becoming global decades later.

The expression "Cowabunga" is part of pop culture, mostly thanks to surfing and surfers. But it all started in a 1940s and 1950s TV show.

#cowabunga #surfslang #surflingo #surf #surfing

Stephanie Gilmore honored with signature Barbie surfer doll The multiple-time world surfing champion from Australia joins an elite group of eight talented women in 2026's Barbie Dream Team.

Stephanie Gilmore, the world's most successful competitive female surfer, meets Barbie, the world's most famous toy doll.

#stephaniegilmore #barbie #internationalwomensday #surf #surfing

What are spring and neap tides? Why are some tides more extreme than others? Learn what spring and neap tides are, why they form, and how they increase or reduce tidal range.

Extreme low and high tides change beaches and shorelines to the point where boats can be found sitting on the ocean bottom.

#springtide #neaptide #tides #oceanography #surf #surfing

A beginner's guide to dropping in on a skateboard bowl or ramp Learn how to drop in on a skate bowl or ramp with confidence. Simple step-by-step tips on foot placement, balance, safety, and building speed.

Dropping into a skate bowl could be a bit intimidating at first. Here's how to face the moment with confidence and commitment.

#bowlskating #skateboarder #skateboard #skateboarding

How to tell if your surfboard is epoxy or polyester Doubts are common, but there are ways to find out whether a surfboard was laminated with epoxy (for polyurethane cores) or polyester (for expanded polystyrene). Here's how.

There are two major lamination trends associated with two popular surfboard foam cores: expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). But can you distinguish them just by looking at a surfboard?

#epoxy #polyester #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing

Andrea Principi performs kite drop from 250-meter-high Ain Dubai The Italian set two world records: the highest drop from a structure with a kite and the most 'around the world' loops - six - from the top of Ain Dubai, the world's tallest observation wheel.

Imagine a jump from 820 feet or a 57-story building, holding on to just a kite.

#andreaprincipi #aindubai #kitejump #dubai #kiteboarding #kitesurfing

He'e pu'e wai: the Hawaiian origins of river surfing The roots of river surfing are deeply connected to Native Hawaiian culture. In fact, the practice of riding stationary waves is older and more surprising than one might expect.

Surprisingly, or maybe not, the history of river surfing is deeply rooted in Polynesian culture and more specifically in the Hawaiian islands.

#heepuewai #riversurfing #riverwaves #surf #surfing

The story of Richard Kalolo'okalani Keaulana and his unique Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic Imagine a Hawaiian surf contest that has been running since the 1970s, where athletes earn points for performing the most unusual and unorthodox maneuvers. Here's why you should watch the Buffalo Big ...

The Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic has been held in Hawaii for decades. And the winners are usually the ones having the most fun.

#bbbsc #buffalokeaulana #makaha #surf #surfing

Conor Donegan and David Pérez win 2026 Lanzarote Quemao Class Two new surfing and bodyboarding champions were crowned in the world-class reef break of El Quemao in the Canary Islands.

Conor Donegan and David Pérez have taken out the 2026 Lanzarote Quemao Class at El Quemao in La Santa, Lanzarote, Canary Islands.

#conordonegan #davidperez #lanzarotequemaoclass #quemaoclass #surfing #bodyboarding

Road to LA 2028: Olympic surfing qualification explained WSL's Championship Tour loses qualifying power to ISA's World Surfing Games. Each nation will now also be able to get three athletes per gender in LA 2028.

The wave to LA28 is choppy. But why is the qualification process so controversial?

#olympicsurfing #la28 #la2028 #olympics #surf #surfing

Cc: @la28games.bsky.social

Why 2026 could turn into a Super El Niño year Meteorologists are closely monitoring rising Pacific Ocean temperatures to assess the risk of a potential Super El Niño in 2026 and its possible impact on global droughts and floods.

Data indicates that there could be additional droughts and flood events this year.

#elnino #lanina #meterology #weather #environment

Dave Hubbard breaks down his top 5 bodyboarding maneuvers The Hawaiian bodyboarding champion reveals the five tricks that keep his fire alive. And they're not easy to land at all.

Dave Hubbard is a bodyboarding authority, but he keeps his bar always high.

#davehubbard #bodyboard #bodyboarding

California surfer Kurt Van Dyke killed in Costa Rica home invasion Mystery deepens as the 66-year-old surfer was a cherished member of the local community in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

In the land of the pura vida lifestyle, a brutal murder is shocking the locals and the international surfing community.

#kurtvandyke #murder #costarica #surf #surfing

The 14 most famous paintings of waves Explore 14 famous wave paintings, from early stormy seas to Hokusai's 'Great Wave', with the stories behind each work.

Waves have inspired painters for centuries. Two of the 14 portrayed in this carefully curated list are relevant in the history of surfing.

#painting #paintings #art #waves #surf #surfing

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Grant Bake and Katie McConnell win 2026 Thriller at Killers The famous right-hand point break at Todos Santos, Mexico, provided 25-foot waves and no shortage of drama.

Todos Santos' infamous right-hand point break delivered 25-foot waves for this year's edition of Thriller at Killers.

#grantbaker #katiemcconnell #thrilleratkillers #bigwavesurfing #surf #surfing

The science behind a shark's electric radar A shark's world is not just sight and smell. At close range, it is also electricity. Every movement in the water creates a signal, and the ampullae of Lorenzini are tuned to pick it up. Here's how the...

Sharks can feel your heartbeat in the water thanks to an electroreception system anchored on a device called ampullae of Lorenzini. Here's how the sensory superpower built into every shark works.

#ampullaeoflorenzini #electroreception #sharks #environment

The strongest wind gusts ever recorded The 321-mile-per-hour tornado winds and the 253-mile-per-hour cyclone gust remain the two most famous benchmarks for extreme wind on Earth. This is their story.

Here's the story of two historic tornadic and non-tornadic wind events that occurred in the 1990s and blasted all measurements charts ever seen at the time.

#wind #winds #tornado #cyclone #weather #meteorology #environment

Surfers brave subzero temperatures to ride rare slushy waves in Montauk In Montauk, on one of the coldest mornings of the year, the Atlantic delivered exactly that. A frozen, fleeting wave that felt less like the ocean and more like a half-melted dream.

Slurpee waves are rare, but Ben Gravy always makes it happen.

#slurpeewaves #waves #surfscience #montauk #surf #surfing

Cc: @bengravy.bsky.social

What is a sting jet? Strong storms have many layered features. Some winds roar for hours across wide areas. Others strike suddenly in narrow corridors with intense force - like a 'sting jet.'

Sting jets can increase wave heights locally because they bring a burst of very strong surface winds over the ocean. But the main issue is the unpredictability of their impacts.

#stingjet #weather #meteorology #surfforecast #surf #surfing

To miss surfing dearly Weather or life-related events can keep us out of the waves and saltwater for more than we would wish. Here's a first-person account of what it feels like to long for surfing.

A reflection on what it feels like to long for surfing. And sometimes in our lives, for the saddest reasons.

#surfinglife #surfculture #surf #surfing

Professional Skateboarding League debuts with team-based format Six teams of experienced skaters will battle it out in an innovative format that promises to surprise spectators and online viewers. Expect no judges, but a lot of stairs and handrails action.

There is a new competition format breaking ground in skateboarding. Professional Skateboarding League will crown champions, but doesn't require judges.

#professionalskateboardingleague #pslskateboarding #skateboard #skateboarding

The forces that can rewrite a perfect tide chart Tides feel super clockwork-precise, but a bunch of messy, not-so-predictable things can nudge them around. Here are the big ones.

Tides can be predicted fairly well, but there are surprises here and there.

#tides #oceanography #metereology #weather #surfscience #surf #surfing

Robert Caughlan, the surfer who took coastal activism to the White House, dies at 82 Robert 'Birdlegs' Caughlan was an influential figure in the Jimmy Carter administration and served as president of the Surfrider Foundation. He was a contributing author at SurferToday.com.

A contributing writer at SurferToday.com, Robert "Birdlegs" Caughlan was one of the most active leaders and activists in ocean protection in the 20th and 21st centuries.

#robertcaughlan #birdlegs #obituary #surfrider #surfer #surf #surfing

Depression Ingrid drives powerful swell toward Portugal Big waves are expected to hit the Portuguese coastline. Nazaré's underwater canyon should magnify the swell coming from Newfoundland/Labrador.

Powerful winds blowing for thousands of miles over several days create the perfect setup for Nazaré to come alive.

#depressioningrid #swell #weather #meteorology #surf #surfing

High Seas Treaty ratified to set rules for the world's international waters The agreement was signed by over 80 countries and aims to protect 30 percent of the planet's oceans by 2030. The High Seas Treaty took over two decades to see the light of day.

International waters account for about 50 percent of the world's oceans. It took over two decades for this agreement to get ratified by over 80 countries.

#highseastreaty #BBNJagreement #oceans #oceanography #marinelife #environment

Cc: @highseasalliance.bsky.social, @unoceandecade.bsky.social

There is only one AI: it's Andy Irons Andy Irons is surfing's original hero and anti-hero. Everything he represented was taken away from us. Or maybe not. Here's how the real AI legacy lives.

Andy Irons is still the compass for what professional surfing should be about, so we never forget where true north points to.

#andyirons #aiforever #surfer #surf #surfing

How to choose the right surf helmet Pick a surf helmet that fits your head, suits the breaks you ride, and has construction and testing you trust. Here's how to make it right.

Surf helmets are no longer a piece of equipment for kooks and beginners. Actually, they never were. Here's everything you should know before buying protective headgear for your wave-riding sessions.

#surfhelmet #surfgear #surfhealth #surf #surfing

Is it safe to surf with an open wound? Contrary to popular belief, the seawater does not heal wounds. It could actually be extremely harmful and dangerous. Here are the risks of going in the ocean with a small, fresh cut.

"Seawater heals everything," we hear often. What if it actually does the opposite?

#seawater #surfhealth #surf #surfing

The rise of the mid-length surfboard The advantages of owning a mid-length surfboard are too good and too many. Here's why it has become so popular and a surfer's favorite equipment in their quiver.

More and more surfers are falling in love with mid-lengths. Here's why and how to choose your all-around surfboard.

#midlengthsurfboard #surfboardshaping #surfboards #surf #surfing