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Surfing Dogs Hang Ten at 'Surf City'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:25:35 +0000

That's Sugar, the surf dog riding the biggest wave ever by a dog his size in a small dog surfing contest. It happened this weekend at Surf City Surf Dog -- a weekend-long event in Huntingdon Beach, California. We've got lots of pictures of the event too, which means you get to experience the whole thing without succumbing to massive wet dog funk. You're welcome.

Garrett McNamara Surfs Record Breaking 90-Foot Wave [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:45:20 +0000

In the world of big wave surfing, there’s Garrett McNamara and then there’s everyone else. Not content to simply surf by on big waves, McNamara recently set a world record for surfing the biggest: a 90 foot monster off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal. That’s taller than an eight story building!

Man's Mega-Dangerous New York Subway Surfing Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:59:57 +0000

A man wearing a pair of ear buds and a smile hung onto the exterior of a New York city subway car as it traveled between two stations. His stunt amused the other passengers on the J train (who can be heard speculating on what drugs the daredevil may be on), but not so much transportation [...]

Hawaii Makes Surfing a High School Sport

Danny Groner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:01:52 +0000

Surf’s up.

Hawaii became the first state to officially recognize surfing as a high school sport, which will take effect by the spring of 2013. Funding for the program will come from the private sector and the community.

“Surfing has been a really big part of my life and has taught me a lot of valuable lessons: what hard work and perseverance can do, time management and how to stay organized,” said Carissa Moore, 18, Association of Surfing Professionals women’s world champion.

Waves Set Aglow With L.E.D-Lit Surfboard [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:11:04 +0000

Argentinian professional surfer Aritz Aranburu made the sport even flashier by affixing L.E.D. lights to his board. The effect is pretty incredible: When Aranburu surfs at night, it looks like there’s a giant glow stick darting in and out of the waves. Watch the aquatic light show below: [via BroBible] Read Original: Waves Set Aglow [...]