Archive for the ‘Surfing & SUP’ Category
From world records to posterior pictures to inspiring stories of love and age, it was a big year in surfing. Below, the 7 biggest, hottest, most news-worthy surfers of 2013.
1. Alana Blanchard Sports Illustrated named her in its Top 25 Under 25 list for “athletic performers,” and it’s no surprise why. The 23-year-old’s Instagram account (which has nearly 800,000 followers) is as mesmerizing as the YouTube videos of her shredding Hawaii’s surf.
2. Garrett McNamara McNamara, 46, is already the record-holder for … More
The Cape Town surfer and ASP World Tour contender shares his simple tips for staying healthy
If you make it to the world stage of surfing, fitness follows—it’s practically a prerequisite for the demanding contest schedule. So seeing as Jordy Smith finished the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour ranked fourth, one would expect a rigid workout schedule and a kale addiction. Instead, the Cape Town, South Africa, native’s routine for optimum health is as nuanced and relaxed as he is. Here, Smith shares his tried-and-true (and blissfully simple) routine for staying healthy.
How do you start your day?
With a smile on my face and then … More
The Billabong Women’s team invaded the North Shore for a week. We surfed all day, hung out with Teen Vogue, watched the Billabong Pipe Masters, did some hiking, ate lots of yummy local food and had an amazing time together.