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The inspirational quotes by Bethany Hamilton
Monday, 06 May 2013 17:24

Bethany Hamilton: inspiring the world with her quotes and sayings

Bethany Hamilton is one of the most inspirational athletes in the world. Her life story and famous quotations have been motivating several generations.


The most famous quotes by Bethany Hamilton have already changed lives. Her motivational thoughts, sayings and ideas are full of emotions, beliefs and passion for surfing and life.

From the classic, simple and direct "I'm just a surfer" to the "Courage means you don't let fear stop you" statement, Bethany Hamilton is the queen of surfing quotes.

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Adriano de Souza trains hard for the Billabong Rio Pro 2013
Monday, 06 May 2013 09:44

Adriano de Souza: barrel time in the Mentawai Islands

The stage of the Billabong Rio Pro 2013 is set. The waves of Arpoador and Barra da Tijuca are ready to serve as ramp for the world's best surfers.


One month is a long time. Pro surfers are finally returning to competition, after the double commitment in Australian waters. Are they fit? Have they trained enough? The Billabong Rio Pro 2013 will test the 30 days of competitive abstinence.

Hometown hero Adriano de Souza is getting ready for Rio event, following his historic win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. De Souza sits at number 4 on the ASP World Tour and is looking to carry his momentum to Brazil, in hopes to make a push for an inaugural world title.

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Wild surf at the Aerial7 Backdoor Pro Junior
Monday, 06 May 2013 08:35

Tane Wallis: flying away

Tane Wallis and Jasmine Smith have conquered the Aerial7 Backdoor Pro Junior, after eight hours of surfing in tough conditions, at Mount Maunganui's Main Beach, New Zealand.


In wild two-meter waves, Wallis was a standout surfer all day, completing big powerful turns tight in the pocket. The lanky natural footer was basically the surfer who held his composure the best in the challenging conditions.

"It was pretty hard out there in the final and congrats to everyone who surfed today, the conditions took their toll for sure and for me in the fourth and final heat of the day, fatigue was definitely a factor and I think that showed in the amount of times I fell", said Tane Wallis.

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The equestrian experience of horse surfing
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Horseboarding is the modern version of chariot racing that promises to pump extreme hearts and classic horse lovers.
They say taking off is the hardest part. Please welcome the world of horseboarding, where horsepower is, in fact, the power output of a horse. Not a jet ski. Horseboarding can be enjoyed both in the water of oceans and rivers and in countryside race tracks. If you live by the sea, grab a surfboard, kite board, wake board or skim board and prepare to speed up to the 40 miles  [ ... ]


Riding a 15-foot Teahupoo wave with Shane Dorian
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Shane Dorian has captured all the glory of a 15-foot Teahupoo wave with his surf camera mount.
We've seen Shane Dorian tasting the power of Nazaré and speaking about the wave of his life. The big wave surfer born on the July 19, 1972, in Hawaii, has published an impressive picture, directly from the Tahitian pit. The mid-May swell that hit "The End of the Road" brought huge, perfect tube rides to the French Polynesian island. Dorian was there to ride the wild beast.


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"Kite Surfer" is the new wind riding game for iOS
22/05/2013
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"Kite Surfer" is the latest kitesurfing game for iPhone and iPad.
Lemondo Entertainment has announced the release of its newest game, "Kite Surfer", an arcade kitesurfing game designed for both iPhone and iPad. "Kite Surfer" is an endless running game, in which players take control of a character by swiping on the display or tilting a mobile device.


Pudla Narapichit hailed Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champion
21/05/2013
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Pudla Narapichit and Doque Delos Santos have been crowned the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champions.
With 120 riders from 30 countries, the final and decisive Chinese stage once again broke all records, at Pingtan Island, also known as Haitan Island. The spot is regarded as China's windiest location - regular wind speeds of over 30 knots are recorded over the winter monsoon season and all of the island's old traditional style stone houses need to have rocks placed on top of their tiled roo [ ... ]


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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode blast the Curacao Challenge 2013
17/05/2013
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Taty Frans and Kiri Thode have claimed the Slalom and Freestyle titles at the Curacao Challenge 2013, in the Netherlands Antilles.
A total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators. The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great atmosphere. The event held a Tow-In Freestyle contest, Slalom races and a SUP battle.


The windsurfing book for young people
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"Go Windsurfing!" is a windsurfing book for young people published by the Royal Yachting Association.
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Nuno Azevedo sweeps fourth Luso Galaico Championship title
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Nuno Azevedo has conquered the bodyboarding division of the XV Luso Galaico Championship, a competition between Portuguese and Galician riders.
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What happens in Teahupoo stays in Teahupoo. Don't tell anyone about the wipeouts you're about to witness.
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