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Carissa Moore: high fashion surfing with high-end equipment | Photo: Lindsay Ellary/Dior

Carissa Moore is one of the 18 ambassadors selected by French fashion house Dior to represent the brand at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Shaka: Hawaii is the first US State to adopt an official gesture | Photo: Torobekov/Creative Commons

Shaka is the official gesture of the State of Hawaii

The shaka gesture is about to become the official gesture of the State of Hawaii.

Surf bans: where do you draw the line between the right to ride waves and putting your life at risk? | Photo: Brian Aitkenhead/Creative Commons

Surf bans: the fine line between free will and lifesaving measures

There is a big difference and many steps between prohibiting and allowing an action or behavior when one faces an extreme or hazardous situation.

Surf leash: it took over 50 years to reach the modern design | Photo: Shutterstock

The history of the surf leash

The invention of the surf leash has always been controversial. The debate over who should be credited with attaching it to a surfboard is still ongoing. But we've gathered the pieces of the puzzle.

Sunset Beach, Dubai: one of the best waves for surfing in the United Arab Emirates | Photo: Surf House Dubai

Sunset Beach: the hub of the Dubai surfing scene

Umm Suqeim Beach, also known as Sunset Beach, is the home of surfing in Dubai. Here's why and how the Emirati surf break became a swell magnet in the region.

AllWave: the wave pool technology made in Belgium | Photo: AllWaves

AllWaves: the submerged pillow wave technology made in Belgium

AllWaves is a new wave pool technology from Belgium that allows surfing on an artificial lake, thus bringing surfing experiences closer to enthusiasts and landlocked surfers.