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Santa Cruz's $194 Million Surf Economy at Risk from Sea Level Rise
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Santa Cruz's $194 Million Surf Economy at Risk from Sea Level Rise

A new report by Save the Waves Coalition shows how rising seas could impact the Santa Cruz surf industry, highlighting the need for coastal protection.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-17
Surfing Boosts Santa Cruz Economy by $194 Million, Sea Level Rise a Threat
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Surfing Boosts Santa Cruz Economy by $194 Million, Sea Level Rise a Threat

A new report by Save the Waves Coalition shows surfing's economic impact in Santa Cruz and warns of climate change risks.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-16
Surfing Community Surfs in Tribute to Mercury Psillakis
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Surfing Community Surfs in Tribute to Mercury Psillakis

Mercury Psillakis' friends reunite to surf in his memory a week after his tragic death in a shark attack.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-15
Kai Lenny Rides Switch on Perfect Mentawai Day
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Kai Lenny Rides Switch on Perfect Mentawai Day

Kai Lenny scores solo perfection in the Mentawais and decides to ride switch for the fun of it.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-12
10-Year-Old Surf Grom Colton Raises Cash & Airs
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10-Year-Old Surf Grom Colton Raises Cash & Airs

Colton Rocklage, 10, funds clean-water projects and lands first front-side airs—proof the next gen rips with heart.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-11
Hero Surfer's Last Act Inspired Healing Waves
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Hero Surfer's Last Act Inspired Healing Waves

Friends of Mercury Psillakis, killed in a Sydney shark attack, are urged back into the line-up through group paddle-outs.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-11
Jamie O'Brien Tries Shortboard on Alaskan Tidal Bore
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Jamie O'Brien Tries Shortboard on Alaskan Tidal Bore

Pipe legend swaps foam for a twin-fin on a 20-minute river wave—see how it went.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-10
Sheboygan to Virginia Beach: Surf Culture Booms Far From the Ocean
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Sheboygan to Virginia Beach: Surf Culture Booms Far From the Ocean

From Midwest lake waves to a fresh Virginia surf park, stoke is sprouting far beyond the coasts.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-09
Ron DiMenna: Jersey Surf Icon, 88, Leaves a Global Wake
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Ron DiMenna: Jersey Surf Icon, 88, Leaves a Global Wake

Ron Jon founder Ron DiMenna, 88, built a beach empire starting from the trunk of his car.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-08
Sydney Tragedy & Belmar Stoke: 3 Stories Surf Snaps Needs
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Sydney Tragedy & Belmar Stoke: 3 Stories Surf Snaps Needs

A fatal Sydney shark bite, Welsh adaptive-surf triumph, and Belmar Pro vibes—three fresh reads for surfers & shooters.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-06
Sydney Surf Tragedy: Mercury Psillakis Dies in Rare Shark Strike
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Sydney Surf Tragedy: Mercury Psillakis Dies in Rare Shark Strike

Northern Beaches dad and 1994 club champ killed in first Sydney fatal shark attack since 2022.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-06
Picklum's Rebel Route to World Title Glory
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Picklum's Rebel Route to World Title Glory

No coach, no problem—Molly Picklum ditched tradition, tapped jiu-jitsu, breath-training & a squad of mentors to snatch the 2025 crown.

Cezar Pekelman
2025-09-04