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Eddie Aikau Skips 2026; Surf Museum Relocates Stories

Eddie Aikau Skips 2026; Surf Museum Relocates

Hawaii's iconic Eddie contest won't run this season. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach Surf Museum moves after 35 years.

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Barbie Surfers, Young Talent, Pro Wins Stories

Barbie Surfers, Young Talent, Pro Wins

Stephanie Gilmore immortalized as Barbie, young Violet Webster shines at state titles, and Aussies win Phillip Island Pro. Catch the latest!

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Surf Icons Honored: Gilmore, Whitey & HB Museum Stories

Surf Icons Honored: Gilmore, Whitey & HB Museum

Steph Gilmore gets Barbie, Whitey Harrison statue unveiled in Dana Point, and Huntington Beach surf museum relocates. Surf history in the making.

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Taj Burrow & Sugar: Surf Stories Beyond the Break Stories

Taj Burrow & Sugar: Surf Stories Beyond the Break

From Taj Burrow's post-tour legacy to Sugar's cancer fight, discover heartwarming surf tales that connect waves to community.

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Logan's Close Call, Medina & Slater in Wave Pool Stories

Logan's Close Call, Medina & Slater in Wave Pool

Former WSL CEO's Fiji accident, Slater-Medina wave pool session, and surf therapy dog's cancer fight.

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Great Lakes Stoke, Texas Wave Parks & WSL Tour Updates Stories

Great Lakes Stoke, Texas Wave Parks & WSL Tour Updates

Industrial surfers, Texas resort upgrades, and longboard tour shake-ups – your weekly surf briefing.

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WSL Challenger Series & Surf Inclusivity Events Stories

WSL Challenger Series & Surf Inclusivity Events

Breaking news: WSL's 2026 Challenger Series schedule, plus inspiring women's and adaptive surfing events.

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US Charge: Haydo & Ella Storm Challenger Series Stories

US Charge: Haydo & Ella Storm Challenger Series

Hayden Rodgers and Ella McCaffray make headlines at BTMI Barbados, clinching 2026 Challenger Series spots.

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Community Waves: Slater, Medina & Inclusive Surf Stoke Stories

Community Waves: Slater, Medina & Inclusive Surf Stoke

Kelly Slater & Gabriel Medina reunite at Brazilian wave pool while women and adaptive surfers build community.

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Surf Stories: Rescue, Culture & Healing Waves Stories

Surf Stories: Rescue, Culture & Healing Waves

How kindness in the water, global conservation, and surf therapy unite the surfing world.

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US Surf Wins: Access, Olympics & Epic LA Waves Stories

US Surf Wins: Access, Olympics & Epic LA Waves

Hawaii protects surf spots, Olympic rules shake up pros, and Hunter Jones scores LA's best barrels

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LA Surf Magic, Rescue Heroes & Hawaii's Classic Stories

LA Surf Magic, Rescue Heroes & Hawaii's Classic

Hunter Jones scores LA's rare waves, Santa Cruz surfers rescue 6, and Hawaii's Buffalo Big Board Classic honors surf history.

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