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Lifeguard towers: a landmark of American beach lifestyle and surf lifesaving | Drawing: SurferToday

The lifeguard tower is an American landmark and an architectural symbol of US beaches and ocean safety. Learn how to draw these classic seaside structures.

Ka'ana Wave Co: the technology features three interchangeable wave-shaping heads | Photo: Ka'ana Wave Co

Ka'ana Wave Co: the bathymetry-agnostic wave pool

Ka'ana Wave Co. is an innovative wave pool concept with interchangeable wave-shaping heads.

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

Big Wave Grand Prix debuts in Nazaré

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.