What's New at Surfing Waves

[SW Media]

This is a new topic which will be updated when things that may be of interest happen on the site, such as new articles, video, images and competition coverage.

(Yes, there is more to Surfing Waves than just the forum )

[SW Media]

Lets get started with the O'Neill Cold Water Classic, recently completed in Tasmania.

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Tasmania Video Highlights
O'Neill Cold Water Classic Tasmania Photo Highlights
Finals Press release


Next stop on the CWC Series is Thurso.

[SW Media]

Check out the Donavon Frankenreiter "Ultimate Luau" Sweepstakes On Fuel TV

Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach Starts Today
Mens comp called off for the day, watch the live heats throughout at www.live.ripcurl.com

Hyundai Pro Longboard Tour (New Zealand) Port Waikato Video Highlights

[surf patrol]

The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is currently running, the women's event has completed already - Stephanie Gilmore claims the 2010 Rip Curl Women's Pro

Video of the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Photos from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Feel free to upload any surf photos you have at https://surfing-waves.com/your_wave_pictures.htm, or alternatively, directly to the surf spot in the atlas

Here are the latest surf spots to be added:
Winkipop, Australia
Boca Barranca, Costa Rica
Thirteenth Beach, Australia
Tapia de Casariego, Spain
Gazals, South Africa
Faja da Areia, Madeira
Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Arguineguin, Gran Canaria

It only takes a minute to add a new surf spot to the atlas, so if you have a minute, head over to https://surfing-waves.com/atlas.html

[surf patrol]

dougirwin13 has been busy on the surf map on the south australia, yorke to fleurieau peninsula surf map

[SW Media]

Jadson Andre Wins Billabong Pro Santa Catarina see some of the photos from the competition here

This year's Billabong XXL has wrapped up - see the XXL Highlights video

[SW Media]

There's a new article about the history of surfing

Rip Curl have done a documentary film, made in Tahiti, to highlight the work of the non-profit association Coral Guard to protect Coral. The details have been included along with links to the videos.

I've just voted in the UK elections

[SW Media]

The 2010 Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay has completed. We've got some of the action:

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay 2010 Video
Billabong Pro 2010 Jeffreys Bay Photos

This years Billabong Pro was won by Jordy Smith

[Deepanshu]

There is a surf club there - I live there - all should be good

[surf patrol]

Not sure how may of you check the main site updates. We've had some good photos from Tomas McLean lately, check his photo gallery, leave him some comments on the images.

[sarahcoles]

Next stop on the CWC Series is.

Great Pictures. Thanks for sharing it :) .

[surf patrol]

We've got a series of surf training / exercise pieces running on the main site at the moment. Here's what's been posted so far.
The contributions are being made by Lee Stanbury - (see his profile here) Lee's posted a couple of times on the forum, has done a series of fitness articles for Carve, and has a surf fitness products website.

Here's what's new in the fitness series:

Surf Fitness Assessment: Charting your fitness progress.
Upright Row: Improve your paddle power.
Indo Press Up: An Indoboard exercise for upper body and core strength.
The Front Plank: More for the core - suitable for all fitness levels.
Surviving Hold Downs: Tips and exercises specifically for hold downs.
Boost your Surf Paddle Power: Swim training sets to improve paddling power and endurance.

New stuff is being posted regularly, so keep an eye out on the home page for new articles.

[surf patrol]

The surf videos section has been revamped.
You can upload any footage to the site.

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currently it was 200mb, but I'll look at raising that.

[surf patrol]

Hi JOhn, welcome to Surfing Waves.
Not at the moment - watch this space.

[surf patrol]

Jimi has written a review for Going Vertical, it's being released on DVD on 27th August.
Have a look at what he thinks of it.

Thanks Jimi.

[surf patrol]

There's a new article up from Ryan Huxley (surfbodysoul.com). This one is a great pre-surf stretch called salute to the sun
It's a popular yoga stretch, there's a series of photos to help you hone your technique.

[surf patrol]

Been a while since this is updated. I'll try to do it on a regular basis.

[surf patrol]

We have a new video up on the site from Cris Mills (surfstrengthcoach.com):

https://surfing-waves.com/surf-fitne ... bility.htm

Please have a look and let him know what you think by adding a comment. I'd like to encourage this sort of contribution to the site.

Thanks
SP.

[surf patrol]

Cris has just completed another exercise video. This one looks at exercising using a cable machine. These dynamic pushes and pulls will help build core strength and help with your turns and paddling.

Here's the video: https://surfing-waves.com/surf-fitne ... -pulls.htm

Once again, please take a look and let Cris know what you think.

Ta