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Erik Logan: the CEO of WSL trusts and backs up his judging panel | Photo: WSL
CEO of WSL responds to surf judging criticism
Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League (WSL), has addressed concerns raised by a group of surfers, including professional athlete Gabriel Medina, regarding the perceived lack of fairness in judging surf competitions.
Rick Neilsen: the Australian was a semi-finalist at the 1972 Smirnoff Pro won by brother Paul at Haleiwa, Oahu | Photo: Steve Wilkings
Queensland surfing legend Rick Neilsen passes away
The Neilsen family announced the passing of one of Queensland's greatest surfing legends, Rick Neilsen, aged 74.
Wetsuit: the surfer
How do wetsuits work? The science of neoprene
From brisk early morning surf sessions to deep-sea explorations, wetsuits have long been the linchpin of oceanic adventures.
Gabriel Medina: he is not happy with WSL
Gabriel Medina openly criticizes WSL's judging criteria
Gabriel Medina issued a public statement criticizing World Surf League's (WSL) competitive judging criteria.
One Last Wave Project: helping grieving families by engraving the names of their deceased loved ones on surfboards and taking them for a surf | Photo: OLWP
One Last Wave Project: surfing through grief and healing
Losing someone special forever is hard. The One Last Wave Project (OLWP) helps people cope with loss and grief by inscribing the name of their loved ones on authentic surfboards and taking them for a ride.
Rell Sunn: an inspiring surfing legend who embodied the Aloha spirit | Photo: Heart of the Sea
Rell Sunn: the memorable life of the surfing Queen of Makaha
Rell Sunn left a wave of influence that extended far beyond the island's shores, changing the surfing world and impacting her community profoundly.

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