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Shaping room: where surfboard magic happens | Photo: Oficina do Ceguinho

Shaping a surfboard is an exciting challenge. It takes time and determination to learn how to build your first surfboard; that said, there's nothing like surfing with your own creation. Check out the easiest step-by-step guide to surfboard shaping.

Fins: get the right set for each type of wave

The best fin setup for a particular wave type

Fin setups are designed to get the most from different types of waves.

This Side of Resurrection: the story of the surfer monk

Surf monk experiences 'This Side of Resurrection'

"This Side of Resurrection" is an independent surf movie about Rafael, a surfer who has lived as a monk.

Frosty Hesson: he has been chasing Mavericks since the 1980s

The Frosty Hesson memoirs of the Mavericks big wave rides

The life of Jay Moriarity was changed forever when he met Richard "Frosty" Hesson in 1990 in Santa Cruz, Northern California. Jay wanted to be like Frosty, and he managed to surf Mavericks at Half Moon Bay.

Miss Reef Calendar 2013: sensuality in Galapagos

The 2013 Miss Reef Calendar enchants Galapagos

The 2013 Miss Reef Calendar has visited the mysterious Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador.

Left to right: Mike Ginsberg, Robert McWade, Shaun Tomson, George Thomopoulos, Errol Hickman, and Max Wetteland | Photo: Pat Flanagan

South African surfing pioneer Errol Hickman passes away

Errol Hickman, the iconic South African surfboard shaper, has passed away. He is considered one of the best surfboard shapers in his country's history.