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Nazaré: the home of the new Big Wave Grand Prix | Photo: Red Bull

There is a new extreme surfing competition kicking off in Nazaré, Portugal. It's the Big Wave Grand Prix.

Australia: a country with 727,328-plus adult surfers | Photo: Red Bull

The social and economic profile of the Australian surfer

Surfing is one of the most popular sports in Australia. But what is the impact of surfing on the national economy? What is the profile of the average Australian surfer?

Regência, Linhares: one of the best waves in Brazil is now protected by law

Waves recognized as rights holders in Brazil

Linhares, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, is the world's first administrative region to recognize the rights of waves.

Tamayo Perry: one of the best surfers ever at Pipeline | Photo: Perry Archive

Pipeline specialist Tamayo Perry killed by a shark off Oahu

Veteran Pipeline surfer, lifeguard, and actor Tamayo Perry died after being attacked by a shark near Moku'auia (Goat Island) in Laie, Oahu, Hawaii.

Lance's Right: one of the most perfect barreling right-handers on the planet | Photo: Creative Commons

Lance's Right: the photogenic right-hand wave of the Mentawai Islands

It's one of the best breaks in the surfing paradise of the Mentawai Islands. Welcome to Lance's Right, one of Indonesia's most perfect waves.

Wave pools: are they really necessary? | Photo: Red Bull

The boundless ambitions of the surf park industry

What is a surf park? There are various types of surf parks. The most common are outdoor surf pools.