Kelly Slater, 43, and Tony Hawk, 47, are the undeniable Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in their respective sports of surfing and skateboarding. Competitively and culturally they have dominated their fields and brought the niche sports very much into the mainstream. However, in a clash of the titans—when it’s Kelly Slater vs Tony Hawk—who is the action sports’ GOAT?
Competitive success
Hawk entered in 103 skateboarding competitions in his career and won 73 of them, including multiple X-Games gold medals, the benchmark for skateboarding. Slater has a similar record, winning 68 professional events in his career. However … More
After scouring the planet for an undiscovered big wave, Ian Walsh and crew make a last minute call to chase a monster swell to a remote part of Western South Africa. Watch Ian as he attempts to make history on the other side of the world with South African surf legend Grant “Twiggy” Baker and next gen charger Frank Solomon.
Warm sun, sparkling blue seas and miles of unblemished white sand are more likely to bring to mind the beach vacation of a lifetime than a backdrop to several years of study. For some higher education students, though, palm-fringed coves next to classrooms and surfing between lessons are not a dream but a day-to-day reality.
The following 30 colleges around the world all have something to offer studious beach lovers, boasting as they do such features as gorgeous private stretches of sand, tropical views, and inviting waters in which to take a dip. Located everywhere from California to the Caribbean and South Africa to the Seychelles, the campuses are all within easy reach of the beach, making them ideal destinations for learners who wish to relax in stunning surroundings after a hard day’s hitting the books … More