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Champs & Icons: Surfing's Week in Focus Stories

Champs & Icons: Surfing's Week in Focus

From para-surfing triumphs to legends honored and pro heats won, it's a big week for waves worldwide.

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Florida Surf Park Dreams Dashed, Super Girls Shine Stories

Florida Surf Park Dreams Dashed, Super Girls Shine

Florida surf park defeated while California contest heats up. Local surfers win, projects lose in week's news.

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California Surf Spot Makes History, Fish Catch Waves Stories

California Surf Spot Makes History, Fish Catch Waves

Santa Cruz break becomes historic landmark. Plus: Fish hitch rides on humpback whales in wild show.

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Tilly, Ellice-Flint Win Longboard Titles; Capbreton Fires Stories

Tilly, Ellice-Flint Win Longboard Titles; Capbreton Fires

Rachael Tilly and Kai Ellice-Flint claim 2025 Longboard Titles. Capbreton barrels ignite France’s surf scene. German surfers mourn lost river wave.

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Shark Bite, Para Surf & California Swell Stories

Shark Bite, Para Surf & California Swell

Kauai shark attack, Oceanside para surf triumph, and California's big surf alert hit US shores.

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US Surf Buzz: Pools, Para Power & Park Votes Stories

US Surf Buzz: Pools, Para Power & Park Votes

New wave resort plans, para surfing champs shine, and a Florida surf park project gets the thumbs down.

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Surf Snaps: Paws, Perks & Surf Towns Stories

Surf Snaps: Paws, Perks & Surf Towns

Chihuahua legend, airline wins, and California's funky surf hub – catch the latest buzz.

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Surf Expo 50, Park Deal, Para Wins Stories

Surf Expo 50, Park Deal, Para Wins

Surf Expo turns 50, Florida gets $30M surf park, para surfers shine in Oceanside. Catch the latest.

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Surf Travel Boost: Airlines, Rare Waves, Halloween Surf Tricks Stories

Surf Travel Boost: Airlines, Rare Waves, Halloween Surf Tricks

Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines ease surf travel. Reed Platenius nails rare point break. Clay Marzo surfs Halloween in style.

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Halloween Surf Fest & Airline Perks Hit US Shores Stories

Halloween Surf Fest & Airline Perks Hit US Shores

Costume surf parties, pro surfer antics, and friendly airline policies warm up the waves.

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Surf Legends & Rising Stars: Inspiring Stories Stories

Surf Legends & Rising Stars: Inspiring Stories

From Torquay icons to Filipino phenoms, meet the surfers shaping culture beyond the waves.

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Surf Therapy & China's Wave Pool Revolution Stories

Surf Therapy & China's Wave Pool Revolution

Massachusetts' inclusive surf therapy meets China's next-gen wave park.

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