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Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht have claimed the prestigious 2025 Red Bull King of the Air title, held at Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, South Africa.<br /><br />In a sport often driven by youthful bravado, raw talent and deep family roots, Sunday's Open Division final delivered a moment kiteboarding fans won't soon forget: two brothers going head-to-head for one of Big Air's most coveted titles.<br /><br />A historic family showdown<br /><br />The 15-minute, three-rider finale was a blur of powered loops and high-stakes tricks. When the spray finally settled, it was 20-year-old Lorenzo Casati who emerged on top with 34.02 points.<br /><br />His 16-year-old brother, Leonardo, finished just behind with 31.12 - an astonishing result in his event debut.<br /><br />At 16 years, 5 months and 16 days, he also became the youngest finalist in King of the Air history, edging out the previous record set by Jamie Overbeek in 2022. Dutch rider Cohan van Dijk completed the podium with 27.18 points.<br /><br />For much of the heat, it looked like the younger Casati might steal the spotlight. Leonardo kept the pressure high with composed, high-scoring passes that forced his older brother to respond.<br /><br />But Lorenzo - a former champion known for his calm under fire - delivered a decisive KiteLoop-BoardLoop combination, then threw down a massive jump at the 17:39 mark that effectively locked in the win.<br /><br />He added two more tricks at the buzzer for good measure, securing his second King of the Air crown.<br /><br />"It's the best to share it with my brother and father - a dream come true," Lorenzo said, fighting back emotion. "I'm even more motivated to push with my brother in the water. I have to thank my dad, and thanks to my sponsors and the public here."<br /><br />On the beach, their father watched a moment years in the making - a family dream transformed into kiteboarding history.<br /><br />Women's Division: A razor-thin finish<br /><br />While the Open final delivered a storybook family moment, the Women's Division came down to sheer competitive grit.<br /><br />Sweden's Nathalie Lambrecht narrowly clinched the title with 26.92 points, edging the Netherlands' Zara Hoogenraad by just 0.55 - one of the tightest margins the event has ever seen. Slovenia's Lana Herman, a late-stage injury replacement who became a crowd favorite, claimed third with 23.73.<br /><br />Hoogenraad, appearing in her second consecutive final, pushed Lambrecht to the limit. But Lambrecht's consistency and technical precision - underscored by a standout 7.52-point KiteLoop Board Off - proved just enough to secure the crown.<br /><br />"This is amazing," Lambrecht said afterward. "Thanks to my coach, my sponsors… I'm still trying to take this all in."<br /><br />Herman's unexpected podium run capped one of the event's most uplifting storylines, showing how preparation and perseverance can turn opportunity into achievement.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull<br /><br />Full story:<br />https://www.surfertoday.com/kiteboarding/lorenzo-casati-and-nathalie-lambrecht-win-2025-red-bull-king-of-the-air

2025 Red Bull King of the Air | Highlights
27th November, 2025

Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht have claimed the prestigious 2025 Red Bull King of the Air title, held at Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, South Africa.In a sport often driven by youthful bravado, raw talent and deep family roots, Sunday's Open Division final delivered a moment kiteboarding fans won't soon forget: ...

A full day of Finals saw 12 world champions crowned in pumping four-to-six-foot swell at the north side of Oceanside pier for the conclusion of the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship (WSPC).<br /><br />Today's champions, along with the four crowned yesterday, made history with three Perfect 10-point rides awarded in an event that will be remembered for its boundary-pushing performances.<br /><br />France became the first team to win three consecutive team gold medals, equalling the USA's overall total in the process.<br /><br />A total of 12 medals provided France with its most decisive victory yet. Five gold medals were joined by two silver, two bronze, and three copper.<br /><br />The USA had to settle for silver for the third year running, with Brazil returning to the podium for bronze, and Australia taking copper.<br /><br />ISA President Fernando Aguerre said:<br /><br />"What we saw this week in Oceanside was truly special. The level of surfing, the camaraderie, the joy, it was incredible. This is the United Nations of para surfing, and it fills my heart every year. For ten years, we have been building this movement together. The athletes keep pushing the sport to new heights, and the world is watching."<br /><br />"We are more committed than ever to the growth and development of para surfing, and we are so excited for the sport's future. Our dream of joining the Paralympic Games is alive and strong. We are looking towards Brisbane 2032 with hope and determination. I want to congratulate every athlete. A few go home with medals, but all of you are champions, because you are here representing your countries. Long live para surfing."<br /><br />2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship | Final Results<br /><br />Team<br />Gold - France<br />Silver - USA<br />Bronze - Brazil<br />Copper - Australia<br /><br />Men's Sit<br />Gold - Guillaume Colin (FRA)<br />Silver - Jeff Munson (USA)<br />Bronze - Chris Oberle (USA)<br />Copper - Juan Manuel Camacho Solano (CRC)<br /><br />Men's VI 1<br />Gold - Thomas Da Silva (FRA)<br />Silver - Kirk Watson (AUS)<br />Bronze - Ben Neumann (GER)<br />Copper - Elias ‘Figue' Diel (BRA)<br /><br />Men's VI 2<br />Gold - Pierrot Gagliano (FRA)<br />Silver - Luis Nicolas Medina (CHI)<br />Bronze - Roy Calderon (CRC)<br />Copper - Jack Jackson (AUS)<br /><br />Women's VI 2<br />Gold - Alelí Medina (PUR)<br />Silver - Melissa Reid (ENG)<br />Bronze - Ling Pai (CAN)<br />Copper - Sarah Gibson (AUS)<br /><br />Open Stand 3<br />Gold - Luciano Nem Silveira (BRA)<br />Silver - Eric Dargent (FRA)<br />Bronze - Naomichi Katsukura (JPN)<br />Copper - Stella Papetti (ITA)<br /><br />Men's Prone 2<br />Gold - Davi Teixeira (BRA)<br />Silver - Jose Martinez (USA)<br />Bronze - Mathius Vanderhoogth (CRC)<br />Copper - Cliff Gralton (AUS)<br /><br />Women's Prone 2<br />Gold - Sarah Almagro (ESP)<br />Silver - Beatrice Duran (FRA)<br />Bronze - Celine Roulliard (FRA)<br />Copper - Hannah Dines (ENG)<br /><br />Men's Prone 1<br />Gold - Joel Taylor (AUS)<br />Silver - Kai Colless (AUS)<br />Bronze - Cleuson Soares (BRA)<br />Copper - Bruno Hansen (DEN)<br /><br />Men's Kneel<br />Gold - Llywelyn ‘Sponge' Williams (WAL)<br />Silver - Dijackson Santos (BRA)<br />Bronze - Juan Martín Díaz Martínez (MEX)<br />Copper - Maxime Cabanne (FRA)<br /><br />Women's Kneel<br />Gold - Victoria Feige (CAN)<br />Silver - Vera Quaresma (BRA)<br />Bronze - Emma Dieters (AUS)<br />Copper - Emmanuelle Blanchet (FRA)<br /><br />Men's Stand 1<br />Gold - Davi Lima (BRA)<br />Silver - Ant Smyth (RSA)<br />Bronze - Suguru Nara (JPN)<br />Copper - Camilo Abdula (POR)<br /><br />Men's Stand 2<br />Gold - Kenjiro Ito (JPN)<br />Silver - Morgan Galeffi (ITA)<br />Bronze - Nachman Yariv Balulu (ISR)<br />Copper - JP Veaudry (RSA)

2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship | Finals Highlights
10th November, 2025

A full day of Finals saw 12 world champions crowned in pumping four-to-six-foot swell at the north side of Oceanside pier for the conclusion of the 2025 ISA World Para Surfing Championship (WSPC).Today's champions, along with the four crowned yesterday, made history with three Perfect 10-point rides awarded in an ...

Zoltan Torkos - the surfer who treats a wave like a skateboard ramp - is a known name in Santa Cruz and on the internet. People call him "The Magician."<br /><br />He mixes skate tricks, showmanship, and a long local history on the water.<br /><br />He grew up in Santa Cruz, California. His family story is a patchwork: a father who came from Hungary, and a mother from an Italian-Scotch-Irish line of magicians.<br /><br />Zoltan says he learned to surf, skate, and perform at a very young age. His older brother pushed him into surfing, and the two brothers shaped his early days in the lineup.<br /><br />What makes Zoltan stand out is a simple idea: try skate tricks on a surfboard.<br /><br />He trained the same moves you see on a skateboard - kickflips, darkslides, finger flips - and adapted them to waves.<br /><br />Torkos is widely credited as the first surfer to land a true kickflip on a wave and to film it for public view. That effort drew big attention in the surf world and beyond.<br /><br />The kickflip moment became a small drama.<br /><br />In 2011, a contest bounty for the first kickflip on a wave led to debate about whether Zoltan's clip met the contest rules.<br /><br />Fans and critics argued online, and the contest sponsor eventually paid him. The episode helped burn his name into surf lore.<br /><br />Zoltan didn't stop at one trick.<br /><br />He brought the "darkslide" - a skateboard move where the board rides upside down - into surfing, and he kept inventing or adapting unusual moves.<br /><br />Publications often describe him as experimental and a little mysterious. He gives lessons in Santa Cruz and still rides the local breaks.<br /><br />His style is playful and deliberate. Torkos names new moves in ways that sound like stage acts.<br /><br />He likes to push the limits of what a surfboard can do in the pocket of a wave. That attitude attracted attention from surf media, from online outlets to TV series.<br /><br />Red Bull's "In Plain Sight" profiled him, and several surf magazines and websites have run features and clips on his work.<br /><br />Zoltan's self-presentation blends surf culture with performance.<br /><br />He embraces the nickname "The Magician," a nod to his family history of stage magic and to the theatrical side of his surfing.<br /><br />On his personal website and social channels, he posts videos of trick attempts, lessons, and short films.<br /><br />His footage is often the evidence people point to when they talk about who did what first in trick surfing.<br /><br />People who know him or who study the small currents of surf history see him as ahead of his time.<br /><br />For some, he is a local character who never chased mainstream fame. For others, he is an innovator who quietly changed the trick vocabulary for a generation of aerial and technical surfers.<br /><br />Articles that revisit his work often note the stubborn, patient grind behind each trick - hundreds of attempts, odd bruises, and a long stretch of experimentation.<br /><br />Quick facts you can check fast:<br /><br />* Nickname: "The Magician";<br />* Hometown: Santa Cruz, California;<br />* Notable firsts attributed to him: first recorded surfing kickflip on a wave, first darkslide on a wave, early wake-surf kickflip, and other flipped tricks;<br />* Media: featured on Red Bull's "In Plain Sight";<br /><br />Zoltan's approach matters to surfers because he asks a basic question: what else can a surfboard do when a rider brings skateboard thinking to the ocean?<br /><br />The answer has rippled through trick surfers, aerial specialists, and filmmakers who chase new images on waves.<br /><br />Visit @ZoltanTorkosOfficial channel on YouTube.

Zoltan Torkos: The Kickflip Surfing Magician
30th September, 2025

Zoltan Torkos - the surfer who treats a wave like a skateboard ramp - is a known name in Santa Cruz and on the internet. People call him "The Magician."He mixes skate tricks, showmanship, and a long local history on the water.He grew up in Santa Cruz, California. His family ...

As the famous Billabong slogan once declared, "Only a surfer knows the feeling."<br /><br />These words couldn't ring truer in this charming short film by Patrick Tom, a commercial film director and lifelong surfer from Redondo Beach.<br /><br />The film titled "The Long Goodbye" is a sentimental story that depicts one surfer's journey of how dewaxing a surfboard explores themes of memory, personal reflection, and letting go.<br /><br />The story follows a lone surfer in a tranquil, mid-day, sunlit setting as he struggles to come to terms with saying goodbye to the wax on his surfboard.<br /><br />Before he meticulously scrapes the old wax from his surfboard, the names of the many breaks he has ridden around the world flash across the screen, serving as visual touchstones of a beloved surf history and past - capturing the emotion of a profound long goodbye.<br /><br />The vintage melody "The Japanese Farewell Song" serves as the film's emotional musical anchor, with lyrics that echo the theme of departure while promising an enduring connection.<br /><br />A final symbolic moment arrives when the surfer compresses the scraped wax into a ball, marking it with the date and adding it to a jar with wax collected from only a handful of key moments.<br /><br />This reflective scene beautifully encapsulates the film's essence about beautiful memories and the passage of time.<br /><br />"This story is definitely me," said director Patrick Tom.<br /><br />"I connect with my wax. I've lived in four countries and surfed all over the world, so every layer, grain of sand, and fingernail mark triggers great memories of sessions I've had."<br /><br />"The Long Goodbye" is a tribute to memories we hold dear, offering surfers and non-surfers an introspective experience that transcends the sport of surfing, as well as revel in it.<br /><br />Production Company: @liberum13 <br />Director: Patrick Tom<br />DOP / Cinematographer: Rene Von Gunten<br />1st Asst. Camera: Jimmy Gilgen<br />Editor: Fatmackajoe<br /><br />Music: "The Japanese Farewell Song"<br />Written by Freddy Morgan, Hasegawa Yoshida<br />Performed by Kay Cee Jones<br />Orchestrated by Lou Raderman

"The Long Goodbye": A Short Film About a Surfer and His Wax
30th September, 2025

As the famous Billabong slogan once declared, "Only a surfer knows the feeling."These words couldn't ring truer in this charming short film by Patrick Tom, a commercial film director and lifelong surfer from Redondo Beach.The film titled "The Long Goodbye" is a sentimental story that depicts one surfer's journey of ...

Brazilian skateboarding icon Sandro Dias has made history by breaking two Guinness World Records with an impressive descent of a 22-story building in southern Brazil.<br /><br />During the project, called Red Bull Building Drop, Dias reached a top speed of 103.8 mph. He skated from a height of 70 meters and made a 60-meter drop, measured from the lowest point of the ramp to the platform.<br /><br />Ten months of preparation<br /><br />This achievement was the result of ten months of intensive training, focusing on G-force training, speed and airbag safety.<br /><br />Sandro trained with a 40 kg vest on a modified mega-ramp and even reached a speed of 136 km/h during speed tests on the tarmac of an airport.<br /><br />Precise planning made it possible to perform this groundbreaking athletic feat.<br /><br />"The most important message I want to convey is to never give up," Dias said after his final descent.<br /><br />"This is a dream that lasted more than 13 years, and we have now fulfilled it by pushing boundaries."<br /><br />A timeless legacy<br /><br />Although Dias turned 50 this year, he continues to push the boundaries of skateboarding.<br /><br />He not only honors the rich history of the sport, but also transcends any competition or record with his groundbreaking vision.<br /><br />Dias emphasized, "I always said this had to be something that benefits skateboarding as a whole. I think this was a great accomplishment, and the visibility we gained ultimately helps everyone - that's the idea. It's not about seeking fame, it's about pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for others."<br /><br />With this achievement, the athlete brought to life a long-held dream.<br /><br />The idea of turning the building into the "ultimate skate-ramp" began as an urban legend and has gone viral over the past decade through memes, fingerboard recreations, and even a parody video on YouTube from 16 years ago.<br /><br />Dias' spectacular descent not only sets a milestone in skateboarding history, but also shows that age does not have to be a limitation for great feats.<br /><br />His record-breaking stunt will long be remembered as a blend of daring, technique, and perseverance.

Brazilian Skateboarder Sandro Dias Breaks Two Guinness World Records Dropping from 22 Story Building
26th September, 2025

Brazilian skateboarding icon Sandro Dias has made history by breaking two Guinness World Records with an impressive descent of a 22-story building in southern Brazil.During the project, called Red Bull Building Drop, Dias reached a top speed of 103.8 mph. He skated from a height of 70 meters and made ...

Brazilian skateboarding pro Sandro Dias made history, breaking two Guinness World Records after dropping in from Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari (CAFF), a 22-story building in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil.<br /><br />During the project, named Red Bull Building Drop, Dias hit a speed of 103 km/h, skating from a height of 70 meters with a drop of 60 meters, which was measured from the lowest point of the ramp to the platform.<br /><br />He surpassed the records he had set during training sessions leading up to the day of the drop, when he achieved a drop-in nearly six meters lower, and reached a top speed of 90.8 km/h.<br /><br />"The most important message I want to share is never give up on your dreams. This is a dream of more than 13 years that we've just achieved now, pushing the limits," Dias reflected after the final drop.<br /><br />With this feat, created in collaboration with Prada Linea Rossa, the 50-year-old Red Bull athlete brought to life a long-standing urban legend: transforming the building into the "Ultimate Skate Ramp" - a dream that has been shared for more than a decade through memes, fingerboard recreations, and even a spoof viral YouTube video 16 years ago.<br /><br />Through G-force, speed, and airbag safety training, the feat was the result of precise planning and calculated risk. Sandro trained with a 40-kilogram vest on a modified mega ramp and hit 136 km/h in airport tarmac speed tests.<br /><br />To step onto each platform, Dias was lowered numerous times from the building's rooftop using rappelling equipment - a harness and a rope secured at the top - assisted by experts, fully exposed to the elements.<br /><br />Throughout the feat, Dias carried out a total of four attempts, all successfully executed on the first try.<br /><br />The skater's final descent had never been attempted during training, underscoring his mental and physical fortitude as he ventured into uncharted territory.<br /><br />Officials from the Guinness World Records were present on site to verify Dias' feat and the records he set, awarding the Brazilian a certificate for "the tallest drop into a temporary quarter pipe," and one for "the fastest speed skateboarding on a temporary quarter pipe."<br /><br />To make the descent of the world's biggest ramp possible, plywood panels were constructed along the building's outer curve.<br /><br />The concrete surface beneath was weathered and cracked from years of exposure, making it unsafe for skateboarding in its natural state.<br /><br />The temporary overlay not only protected the building's façade but also allowed Dias to ride a smooth line from top to bottom, while fully utilizing the building's shape.<br /><br />Multiple safety measures were implemented to counter the potential risks associated with the feat, including MotoGP-style air fences - inflatable and energy-absorbing barriers designed to slow down riders in crashes - along the sides of the ramp.<br /><br />Additionally, 1,800 foam cubes were placed at the end of the ramp, allowing Dias to come to a safe stop. Dias's body equipment also included a full-face helmet and a spine protector, neither of which is traditionally used in skateboarding.<br /><br />Dias began an extensive physical and technical training program for the feat in January 2025.<br /><br />From G-force conditioning to wind-speed monitoring, the preparation was a mix of precision planning and calculated risk.<br /><br />Dias trained with a 40-kilogram weighted vest while dropping into a modified mega ramp to adapt his balance to the strain of G-forces. He also conducted speed trials on an airport runway, becoming accustomed to riding at more than 136 km/h on his skateboard.<br /><br />The skater added: "I prepared myself a lot for this. It wasn't easy, and the training was way tougher than this. That's why I was so confident."<br /><br />During Red Bull Building Drop, Dias endured a maximum G force of 3.9 g, making him weigh around 280 kilograms, which is also the weight that he experienced as the maximum ground reaction force - the push the ground sent back to him during the descent.<br /><br />The distinctive curved design of the CAFF building has long drawn comparisons to a giant skateboard quarter pipe, earning a reputation among locals as "the Ultimate Skate Ramp."<br /><br />For years, it fuelled speculation in Porto Alegre's skate community, inspiring memes, stories, and even a doctored video that showed a rider dropping down its side.<br /><br />Until now, it had remained just that: an urban legend.<br /><br />For Dias, the milestone went beyond any contest or record, serving as both a contribution to skateboarding's evolution and a tribute to its heritage.<br /><br />Tony Hawk, regarded as one of the sport's greatest figures, also hailed Dias' achievement.<br /><br />"If you look at the history of skateboarding, it continues to progress. It continues to keep getting better," said Hawk.<br /><br />"We keep pushing the limits of height, of speed. And now Sandro has jumped ahead about five times everyone else. You can go even bigger than we ever imagined."<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

Sandro Dias Drops Into the World's Tallest Skate Ramp | CAFF, Porto Alegre
26th September, 2025

Brazilian skateboarding pro Sandro Dias made history, breaking two Guinness World Records after dropping in from Centro Administrativo Fernando Ferrari (CAFF), a 22-story building in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil.During the project, named Red Bull Building Drop, Dias hit a speed of 103 km/h, skating from a height of 70 meters ...

Watch Raimana Van Bastolaer riding a giant wave at Teahupoo, Tahiti.<br /><br />The ride was shot during a 2011 Red Bull Junior Surf Training Camp held by Red Bull at the infamous Polynesian surf break.<br /><br />The year 2011 marked a "Code Red" event at Teahupoo, with some of the heaviest and biggest waves detonating at the local reef.<br /><br />Van Bastolaer is a professional big wave surfer and training coach.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

Raimana Van Bastolaer's Monstrous 2011 Teahupoo Wave
24th September, 2025

Watch Raimana Van Bastolaer riding a giant wave at Teahupoo, Tahiti.The ride was shot during a 2011 Red Bull Junior Surf Training Camp held by Red Bull at the infamous Polynesian surf break.The year 2011 marked a "Code Red" event at Teahupoo, with some of the heaviest and biggest waves ...

Jamie Huser from Switzerland has set a new wakeboarding world record, riding a 140-meter rail on Lake Falerin at 2,000 meters above sea level.<br /><br />The rail - built from 24 floating metal segments - is almost ten times the length of standard competition rails, demanding extraordinary balance, precision, and persistence from the 21-year-old, who succeeded on his 113th attempt.<br /><br />Key Facts<br /><br />* Athlete: Jamie Huser (SUI), age 21;<br />* New Record: 140-meter rail ride on a wakeboard;<br />* Location: Lake Falerin, Laax region, Switzerland - 2,000 m elevation;<br />* Attempts: 113 total - success on the final attempt;<br />* Speed: 34 km/h;<br />* Rail Construction: 24 floating metal segments, 140 meters in total length;<br /><br />The Challenge<br /><br />Wakeboarding rails in competition usually measure between 10 and 15 meters, built from plastic.<br /><br />Huser’s project was on another scale: a metal rail, 140 meters long, slicker than plastic and floating freely on an alpine lake.<br /><br />Maintaining balance and consistent rope tension proved the ultimate test. Speed had to stay precise, but rope pull varied along the rail.<br /><br />“I wanted to try something new and really challenge myself,” said Huser.<br /><br />On his 113th attempt, he held balance from start to finish, gliding all 140 meters.<br /><br />Technical and Physical Preparation<br /><br />Balance was key.<br /><br />Huser trained for months on slacklines, gym balls, and balance boards.<br /><br />He strengthened his arms and shoulders, especially his left shoulder, after recent surgery.<br /><br />On the rail, he made constant micro-adjustments in speed, stance, and positioning.<br /><br />The breakthrough came when he slowed his mindset. Huser explained: “I told myself, ‘Do it nice and slow, like in slow motion. Every tiny movement makes a difference.”<br /><br />The perfect pace: 34 km/h. And then, he nailed it.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

Jamie Huser Clears 140-Meter Wakeboarding Rail at Lake Falerin
18th September, 2025

Jamie Huser from Switzerland has set a new wakeboarding world record, riding a 140-meter rail on Lake Falerin at 2,000 meters above sea level.The rail - built from 24 floating metal segments - is almost ten times the length of standard competition rails, demanding extraordinary balance, precision, and persistence from ...

While code yellow advises people to stay inside, the best kitesurfers in the world took advantage of the storm that raged along our coast.<br /><br />An action-packed show was given on the Dutch North Sea during Red Bull Megaloop. With a women's category for the first time this year.<br /><br />Two years were spent waiting for these extreme conditions so that the sixth edition of the kitesurfing competition could take place.<br /><br />Monday, September 15, was the day: wind force 8 with gains of 100km/h, waves 3 meters high, and a strong storm.<br /><br />48 hours in advance, a final green light was given for the contest, and kitesurfers from all over the world rushed to Noordwijk.<br /><br />Twenty-two national and international kitesurfers took to the water to perform a megaloop as high and extreme as possible.<br /><br />The Megaloop is one of the most difficult and extreme tricks within the kiteboarding scene.<br /><br />Kitesurfers set off on a wave and jump at least 15 meters high, only to send the kite around 360 degrees and be launched about a soccer field away. This makes for a spectacular sight for spectators.<br /><br />2025 Red Bull Megaloop | Finals<br /><br />Men<br /><br />1. Lorenzo Casati (ITA), 9.04<br />2. Andrea Principi (ITA), 8.6<br />3. Cohan van Dijk (NED), 8.06<br /><br />Women<br /><br />1. Zara Hoogenraad (NED), 7.14<br />2. Nathalie Lambrecht (SWE), 5.62<br />3. Alessa Mensch (GER), 5.38

2025 Red Bull Megaloop | Highlights
16th September, 2025

While code yellow advises people to stay inside, the best kitesurfers in the world took advantage of the storm that raged along our coast.An action-packed show was given on the Dutch North Sea during Red Bull Megaloop. With a women's category for the first time this year.Two years were spent ...

Australia was crowned Team World Champion at the 2025 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games (WSG).<br /><br />The ninth straight day of pumping waves in Surf City El Salvador saw La Bocana offering up powerful four-to-six-foot peaks to decide the medalists. <br /><br />Dane Henry (AUS) and Janire Gonzalez-Etxabarri (ESP) won the men's and women's individual gold medals, respectively. Gonzalez-Etxabarri's victory marked the first-ever WSG gold for Spain.<br /><br />Henry's win, alongside bronze medals for Morgan Cibilic (AUS) and Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), secured the team victory for Australia.<br /><br />The medalists were complemented by Ellie Harrison (AUS) in fifth, Milla Brown (AUS) in 11th before her withdrawal due to injury, and Callum Robson (AUS) in 19th.<br /><br />Already the most successful nation in WSG history, Australia broke a 14-year drought to win their sixth team gold medal - their 16th WSG team medal overall.<br /><br />Having claimed four of their six team silver medals in the intervening years, the team was thrilled to once again stand atop the podium. As the reigning Team World Junior Champion, today's win backs up their 2024 junior victory, also won in Surf City El Salvador.<br /><br />Dane Henry (AUS) became the first man in the modern era to win the WSG as the reigning ISA World Junior Champion.<br /><br />The 19-year-old follows in the footsteps of Tom Curren (USA), who won the 1982 WSG while still holding the junior crown from 1980.<br /><br />Only two other men - Gabriel Medina (BRA) and Jordy Smith (RSA) - have won gold medals at both the World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC) and the WSG.<br /><br />"That is a crazy club to be a part of," Henry said.<br /><br />"The whole time, I had belief in myself that I could do it. My surfing's been feeling spot on. I really wanted to really shine in the Final and I'm really glad that I got the opportunity to do that."<br /><br />"I have a really special connection with this place and this competition now. I felt really in my element, which definitely pushed me through and helped me get the win."<br /><br />Utilizing a similar formula to his 2024 WJSC victory at the same location, Henry attacked the La Bocana rights, opening the men's Final with a lofty full rotation that earned an 8.67.<br /><br />He soon added exceptional variety on a long right for a 9.50, building a massive 18.17 heat total that left Morgan Cibilic (AUS) and Douglas Silva (BRA) needing a two-wave combination.<br /><br />Four further excellent scores were posted over the 30-minute match, three of them from Kauli Vaast (FRA), the only surfer able to challenge Henry's lead with a single wave.<br /><br />Vaast's silver medal continues his trajectory of improving his placing with every WSG entered, having won the bronze in 2024 and placed 5th in 2023. Cibilic and Silva both take home their first ISA medals, the bronze and copper, respectively.<br /><br />Janire Gonzalez-Etxabarri (ESP) claimed the biggest win of her career and made history for Spain.<br /><br />The 20-year-old, who qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by finishing 15th in her WSG debut last year, bettered the historic copper medal earned in 2024 by her teammate and fellow Olympian Nadia Erostarbe (ESP).<br /><br />Competing alongside her sister, Annette Gonzalez-Etxabarri (ESP), Janire's victory also helped Spain equal their best-ever team result, matching the bronze medal secured in 2017.<br /><br />"It's like I'm sleeping in a dream and all of this is not real," Gonzalez-Etxabarri said.<br /><br />"I just have no words. I'm super happy and I don't know what to say. I was paddling out, super happy and just grateful to be in the Final and to be able to maybe get the gold. I made it, but I just wanted to enjoy my heat and show my surfing. I wasn't thinking about the gold; I was thinking about wave-by-wave and just showing my surfing. I'm super happy."<br /><br />Hopkins backed up her silver medal earned at the same location in 2021. The defending champion, Fitzgibbons, added a sixth WSG medal to her collection, a second bronze to join her unprecedented four golds.<br /><br />Rodriguez became the fourth Peruvian woman to win a WSG medal, the copper, adding her name alongside teammate Daniella Rosas (PER) and past Gold Medalists Sofía Mulánovich (PER) and Analí Gómez (PER).<br /><br />ISA President Fernando Aguerre said:<br /><br />"Today, as I was standing on the stairs watching the finals, one of the athletes from Vanuatu stopped by and told me, 'These were the best two weeks of my life.' It was the first time Vanuatu competed at the World Surfing Games, and that memory will stay with them forever. Moments like this are what make our work so meaningful."<br /><br />2025 ISA World Surfing Games | Results<br /><br />Team<br /><br />Gold - Australia<br />Silver - Peru<br />Bronze - Spain<br />Copper - France<br /><br />Men<br /><br />Gold - Dane Henry (AUS)<br />Silver - Kauli Vaast (FRA)<br />Bronze - Morgan Cibilic (AUS)<br />Copper - Douglas Silva (BRA)<br /><br />Women<br /><br />Gold - Janire Gonzalez-Etxabarri (ESP)<br />Silver - Yolanda Hopkins (POR)<br />Bronze - Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)<br />Copper - Arena Rodriguez (PER)<br /><br />Footage: International Surfing Association (ISA)

2025 ISA World Surfing Games - Final Day Highlights
15th September, 2025

Australia was crowned Team World Champion at the 2025 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games (WSG).The ninth straight day of pumping waves in Surf City El Salvador saw La Bocana offering up powerful four-to-six-foot peaks to decide the medalists. Dane Henry (AUS) and Janire Gonzalez-Etxabarri (ESP) won the ...

Jake Scrace, a British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker known for daring stunts including kite-surfing over Worthing Pier, has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587 feet in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles, Isle of Wight.<br /> <br />Scrace was pulled skyward by paramotor pilot Chey Anich in a world-first stunt before cutting loose at altitude and gliding back down to the sea. The flight almost doubled the previous record of 908.7 feet.<br /> <br />"It was the biggest challenge I've ever taken on," Scrace said.<br /><br />"Up there, it was about trusting the team, the conditions, and just going for it. The sense of freedom was incredible, and I'm buzzing that we got the record on the first attempt. I'm already thinking about what the next stunt could be and where we can go with it."<br /> <br />The attempt was months in the making and carried out with a 30-strong crew, including safety divers and film specialists, with the project backed by global property and construction consultancy Gleeds, who organised the stunt to mark their 150th anniversary with this sky-high achievement.<br /><br />The feat was verified to Guinness World Records exacting standards using drones, bodycams, altimeter readings, as well as GPS-enabled smartphones recording altitude and flight path, and synchronized footage from take-off to water landing.<br /> <br />The record comes in the same year that Guinness World Records marks its 70th anniversary of documenting remarkable achievements worldwide.<br /> <br />Talking about the new record, Pravin Patel, Guinness World Records' official adjudicator, said, "At Guinness World Records, we celebrate extraordinary feats that push the boundaries of human achievement."<br /><br />"Gleeds' record-breaking kitesurf tow-up is a stunning example of innovation, precision, and daring that reflects their value of professionalism with personality and a fitting tribute to 150 years in business."<br /><br />"We're proud to officially recognise this milestone as part of our mission to showcase the most remarkable accomplishments from around the world."<br /> <br />Richard Steer, Gleeds Global Chairman, added: "For 150 years, Gleeds has believed in pushing boundaries and turning bold ideas into reality."<br /><br />"This world record embodies that spirit perfectly as well as our value of professionalism with personality - a reminder that with vision, teamwork, and determination, even the sky is no limit."

Jake Scrace's Guinness World Record | Kitesurfing at 1,587 feet off Isle of Wight
12th September, 2025

Jake Scrace, a British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker known for daring stunts including kite-surfing over Worthing Pier, has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587 feet in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles, Isle of Wight. Scrace was pulled skyward by paramotor pilot Chey Anich in a world-first ...

The Australian Bodyboard Titles concluded at URBNSURF Sydney.<br /><br />Conditions were perfect all day, and the competition was fierce, with athletes taking full advantage of the world-class wave pool.<br /><br />Riders pushed the limits of performance, threading deep barrels and launching progressive manoeuvres, taking the sport to a level it hasn't reached before.<br /><br />Ebony Schell (Mindarie, WA) has made history again, claiming her fourth consecutive Australian Open Women's Bodyboard Champion.<br /><br />In what was an incredibly close heat, she claimed victory over Mariko Menzies (NSW) by just 1.6 pts!<br /><br />"I'm so stoked to take the victory! It was so close and came down to the final moments. All the girls surfed amazingly - what a great way to showcase women's bodyboarding! Everyone was ripping."<br /><br />"Massive shoutout to my parents for their endless support, and to all the girls who made this such a special competition."<br /><br />Making history with his first Australian Championship, Lloyd Ogden (Newcastle, NSW) rose to the occasion when the pressure was on.<br /><br />"I'm absolutely frothing - this is my first Australian Championship! Today was all about enjoying the process and having fun, and winning feels like a dream come true. You just have to get out there and give it your all while you can."<br /><br />"This format brought plenty of pressure; it's all about high risk for high reward. The adrenaline was pumping, but when it pays off, it's totally worth it."<br /><br />Liam O'Toole (Gold Coast, QLD) scored himself the highest score of the day with a perfect 10 and a victory in the Masters Over 35 Division.<br /><br />"It's so special to take out the Masters division for Queensland and bring the title home. I came second in the Opens this year, so I'm really stoked with this win. I've come close when I was younger, but it feels amazing to finally bring it home for Queensland."<br /><br />"Surfing on the right, I managed a perfect 10 - working the outside section, getting barrelled, rolling out, landing back in the barrel, and finishing with a backflip right into the barrel. The wave pool really allowed us to dial it all in." <br /><br />2025 Australian Bodyboard Titles | Results<br /><br />Open Men's<br />1. Lloyd Ogden (NSW) - 18.00 pts<br />2. Liam O'Toole (QLD) - 15.70 pts<br />3. Eric Medcalf (QLD) - 15.37 pts<br />4. Chad Jackson (WA) - 15.00 pts<br /><br />Open Women's<br />1. Ebony Schell (WA) - 12.74 pts<br />2. Mariko Menzies (NSW) - 11.14 pts<br />3. Lyndall Jucker (VIC) - 10.30 pts<br />4. France Hazar (NSW) - 5.97 pts<br />5. Juanita Read (QLD) - 1.20 pts<br /><br />Under 18 Junior Men<br />1. Jaxon Cruickshank (NSW) - 15.84 pts<br />2. Kai Sauge (NSW) - 13.17 pts<br />3. Cooper Chippendale (NSW) - 12.83 pts<br />4. Sunny Williams (NSW) - 12.67 pts<br />5. Chase Thompson (NSW) - 11.33 pts<br />6. Tom Marshall (NSW) - 10.30 pts<br /><br />Under 16 Cadet Open<br />1. Hardy Fletcher (NSW) - 14.66 pts<br />2. Archie Williams (NSW) - 13.84 pts<br />3. Ollie Williams (NSW) - 12.84 pts<br />4. Benji Taviani (NSW) - 10.67 pts<br />5. Oliver Milner (NSW) - 10.06 pts<br />6. Nate Chippendale (NSW) - 8.33 pts<br /><br />Under 14 Grommet Open<br />1. Hardy Fletcher (NSW) - 14.84 pts<br />2. Morrison Parker (NSW) - 11.84 pts<br />3. AJ Leayr (NSW) - 8.66 pts<br />4. Jarvis Martin (NSW) - 6.94 pts<br />5. Frank Nutter (NSW) - 4.63 pts<br />6. Flynn Aston (NSW) - 4.27 pts<br /><br />Over 35 Masters Men<br />1. Liam O'Toole (QLD) - 19.00 pts<br />2. Chad Jackson (WA) - 15.63 pts<br />3. Shaun Cooper (NSW) - 14.67 pts<br />4. Mitchell Wallace (NSW) - 13.73 pts<br />5. Grant Nutter (NSW) - 11.54 pts<br />6. Wade Boeree (NSW) - 11.40 pts<br /><br />Over 45 Men<br />1. Wade Boeree (NSW) - 12.74 pts<br />2. Nathian Davis (NSW) - 12.66 pts<br />3. Matt Menzies (NSW) - 12.17 pts<br />4. Damon McAllister (NSW) - 10.93 pts<br />5. Scott Wrigley (QLD) - 10.36 pts<br />6. Kiowa O'Sullivan (QLD) - 9.60 pts<br /><br />Drop Knee<br />1. Dane Pope (VIC) - 16.00 pts<br />2. Aaron Glossop (NSW) - 15.47 pts<br />3. Jimmy Leayr (NSW) - 13.00 pts<br />4. Ryan Duck (NSW) - 12.70 pts<br />5. Shannon Deane (QLD) - 8.90 pts<br />6. Juan Castilla (NSW) - 7.73 pts<br /><br />2025 Overall State Champion: New South Wales<br /><br />Footage: Surfing Australia

2025 Australian Bodyboard Titles at URBNSURF Sydney
22nd August, 2025

The Australian Bodyboard Titles concluded at URBNSURF Sydney.Conditions were perfect all day, and the competition was fierce, with athletes taking full advantage of the world-class wave pool.Riders pushed the limits of performance, threading deep barrels and launching progressive manoeuvres, taking the sport to a level it hasn't reached before.Ebony Schell ...

Watch NASA's 3D view of Hurricane Erin on August 16, 2025, at approximately 10:23Z (6:23 EST) east of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.<br /><br />The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory satellite animation captures Erin’s internal structure and rainfall patterns around 10:23 UTC (6:23 a.m. EDT) on August 16, when the storm was located about 150 miles northeast of Anguilla.<br /><br />Data from the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) reveal bands of moderate rainfall (shown in orange) and heavier downpours (shown in red) wrapping around a well-defined eye on the western, southern, and eastern sides of the storm.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) provides a three-dimensional view of the storm’s precipitation.<br /><br />Frozen precipitation aloft is shaded in bluish gray, while rainfall intensity is shown in color.<br /><br />The DPR also highlights several towering convective cells rising above 10 km within the heavier rainbands, signaling intense thunderstorm activity.<br /><br />These features release large amounts of condensational heating near Erin’s core, a typical indicator of further strengthening.<br /><br />At the time of this GPM overpass, Erin had just reached Category 4 status, with the National Hurricane Center estimating maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.<br /><br />By 15:20 UTC (11:20 a.m. EDT), Erin intensified into a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 160 mph as it passed roughly 100 miles north of Anguilla in the northern Leeward Islands.<br /><br />Stay safe. Follow the high surf advisory guidelines issued by your local authorities.

3D View of Hurricane Erin on August 16, 2025
21st August, 2025

Watch NASA's 3D view of Hurricane Erin on August 16, 2025, at approximately 10:23Z (6:23 EST) east of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory satellite animation captures Erin’s internal structure and rainfall patterns around 10:23 UTC (6:23 a.m. EDT) on August 16, ...

Watch a carefully curated compilation of outstanding photos of sharks in their natural environment: the oceans of the world.<br /><br />Did you know that the largest shark ever found was a whale shark measuring 41.5 feet (12.6 meters)?<br /><br />Sharks are between 425 and 455 million years old and, contrary to popular opinion, they are not mammals. They are fish, and there are roughly 500 species of them.<br /><br />Also, swimmers and surfers are not sharks' favorite meals. They prefer sea lions, sea turtles, fish, whales, and seals.<br /><br />These incredible predators enjoy hunting in the evening and at night and are older than dinousars, that is, between 425 and 455 million years old.<br /><br />Equipped with seven senses, sharks have a 360-degree vision and can detect a blood drop in an Olympic pool.<br /><br />The "sea dogs," as they were once called, have their most popular representative in the great white, a species that has been protected in South Africa since 1991.<br /><br />Enjoy these stunning shark photos and make sure to contribute to their preservation. After all, the ocean is their home - not ours.<br /><br />Would you like to learn more about the marine apex predator?<br /><br />Learn the 53 most surprising facts about sharks:<br />https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/the-most-surprising-facts-about-sharks<br /><br />Photos licensed via Shutterstock.

58 Stunning Shark Pictures
20th August, 2025

Watch a carefully curated compilation of outstanding photos of sharks in their natural environment: the oceans of the world.Did you know that the largest shark ever found was a whale shark measuring 41.5 feet (12.6 meters)?Sharks are between 425 and 455 million years old and, contrary to popular opinion, they ...

The RiF010 wave pool, right in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, hosted the spectacular first edition of Red Bull Pool Clash.<br /><br />Under loud cheers from a crowd on the quay, 39 surfers competed in a unique format that focused on creativity, flow, and risk.<br /><br />Among the men, Oliver Heintz won the title of King of the Pool. In the finals, he impressed the judges with his sharp turns and consistent surfing style.<br /><br />In the women's division, Jessy van Wijk pulled out all the strings and showed what control means in a wave pool, winning the title Queen of the Pool.<br /><br />Surf Show in Town<br /><br />The setting of the event was anything but traditional.<br /><br />No ocean or unpredictable conditions, but identical, controlled waves in a wave pool in the middle of the city.<br /><br />According to Stef van Noordennen, Dutch champion in 2024, the wave pool creates a unique arena setting: "There were so many people along the side, which is mega intimidating, but also very cool."<br /><br />Participants of All Levels<br /><br />In addition to established names from the surfing world, such as Julia Heijmans and Ruben Zonneveld, ambitious surfers who dared the challenge also participated.<br /><br />A total of 39 participants, 31 men and 8 women (from pros to local talents), took on the challenge.<br /><br />The tournament began with a joint jam session, after which surfers could qualify for the 1-on-1 battles.<br /><br />A three-person jury consisting of Eveline Hooft, Hans van den Broek, and Yannick de Jager chose the winner by voting blue or red.<br /><br />A new dimension to surfing<br /><br />Red Bull Pool Clash showed how wave pools can add a new dimension to surfing.<br /><br />Thanks to the identical waves in the wave pool, all surfers were given equal opportunities.<br /><br />"While judging, I pay particular attention to the power the surfers give and the maneuvers they make. The consistent wave challenged the surfers to take as much risk as possible," said judge Eveline Hooft.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

Red Bull Pool Clash 2025 | Highlights
12th August, 2025

The RiF010 wave pool, right in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, hosted the spectacular first edition of Red Bull Pool Clash.Under loud cheers from a crowd on the quay, 39 surfers competed in a unique format that focused on creativity, flow, and risk.Among the men, Oliver Heintz won the title ...

"Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis," a feature documentary from director Richard Yelland and production company Curtis Birch, makes its worldwide digital debut on June 20, 2025.<br /><br />The Emmy-nominated film unearths a little-known origin story behind "The Endless Summer," the seminal surf film from Bruce Brown Films that helped shape global surf culture and defined the California Dream.<br /><br />The documentary follows surf pioneer Dick Metz on a steamship-hopping, train-jumping journey around the world from 1958 to 1961.<br /><br />While in Cape Town, South Africa, Metz met local surfer John Whitmore, a moment that changed the trajectory of surfing history and ultimately inspired filmmaker Bruce Brown to make "The Endless Summer."<br /><br />On a tip from Whitmore, who would later become affectionately known as the "Oom," or uncle, of South African surfing, Metz would also discover Cape St. Francis, later immortalized in Brown's film as the "perfect wave."<br /><br />"If Dick hadn't met Whitmore that day in 1959, The Endless Summer and the explosion of global surf culture that followed in its wake might never have happened," said director Richard Yelland.<br /><br />"Dick Metz was a catalyst for the birth of modern surfing, and I wanted to make sure this history wasn't lost."<br /><br />Produced in association with Bruce Brown Films and made possible through a partnership with the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, the world's largest surf photo and film archive founded by Dick Metz, the film has earned numerous honors on the festival circuit and received a 2025 Los Angeles Area Emmy Award in the Independent Programming category.<br /><br />It is currently airing nationally on PBS, following its successful theatrical run in the U.S. and Australia.<br /><br />It is being distributed globally by Monkey Wrench Films and Garage Films, a division of Madman Entertainment.<br /><br />Starting June 20, "Birth of the Endless Summer" will be available worldwide on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Fandango, and Vimeo on Demand.<br /><br />Footage and Documentary: Curtis Birch / Monkey Wrench Films

"Birth of The Endless Summer": Official Trailer
11th June, 2025

"Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis," a feature documentary from director Richard Yelland and production company Curtis Birch, makes its worldwide digital debut on June 20, 2025.The Emmy-nominated film unearths a little-known origin story behind "The Endless Summer," the seminal surf film from Bruce Brown Films ...

Watch the official highlights video of the La Vaca Gigante 2024/2025 big wave surfing championship, held in Santander, Cantabria, Spain.<br /><br />The Lanzarote surfer claimed victory over Basque riders Xabi López and Eneko Merino in waves reaching up to 9 meters (30 feet).<br /><br />A crowd of 12,000 spectators gathered at the Las Canteras of Cueto cliffs to enjoy the show.<br /><br />The video features the following surfers:<br />Indar Unanue (Euskadi, 2024 champion)<br />Joaquin del Castillo (Peru, El Buey Santos del Mar 2024 champion)<br />Maud Le Car (France)<br />Manuel Lezcano (Canary Islands, Spain 2025 champion)<br />Xabi Lopez (2nd place, Spain Championship 2025)<br /> Eneko Merino (3rd place, Spain Championship 2025)<br />Nico García (Best Cantabrian surfer 2025)<br />Pilou Ducalme (France)<br />Shannon Marie Quirk (USA)<br />Miguel Castrillón (Andalusia)<br /><br />Footage by Antonio Bretones.<br /><br />Additional footage from Darío Rey, Edu Bartolomé, Jesús Bear, as well as Valentín Salas in the water and drone shots by Aeroworkx and Baptiste Chazelle.

La Vaca Gigante 2025 | Big Wave Highlights
6th March, 2025

Watch the official highlights video of the La Vaca Gigante 2024/2025 big wave surfing championship, held in Santander, Cantabria, Spain.The Lanzarote surfer claimed victory over Basque riders Xabi López and Eneko Merino in waves reaching up to 9 meters (30 feet).A crowd of 12,000 spectators gathered at the Las Canteras ...

The 2025 Nazaré Big Wave Challenge brought fierce competition to Portugal’s Praia do Norte, where surfers tackled waves up to 35 feet tall.<br /><br />Organized by the World Surf League (WSL) and sponsored by TUDOR, the event tested athletes with strong winds and choppy conditions.<br /><br />Teams relied on teamwork, jet ski skills, and quick decision-making to ride the massive waves.<br /><br />Winners Rise Above Challenges<br /><br />French surfer Clement Roseyro claimed the Men’s Best Performance Award, scoring 21.83 points.<br /><br />Partnering with Portugal’s Nic von Rupp, the duo also won the Best Team Performance Award.<br /><br />Roseyro credited their success to teamwork: “Nic taught me jet ski skills, and we push each other.” Von Rupp added, “We trained hard this year. Last season, we should’ve won—this makes it sweeter.”<br /><br />Brazil’s Lucas Chianca, a past champion, took second place, while Scotland’s Ben Larg surprised as a last-minute replacement, finishing third.<br /><br />Larg impressed with sharp turns on steep waves, proving his skill in “tow-in” surfing—where a partner uses a jet ski to pull a surfer into position.<br /><br />Women’s Division Highlights<br /><br />France’s Justine Dupont returned after having her first child, riding eight waves with bold lines.<br /><br />“Motherhood shifted my focus,” she said. “I worry about my baby now, not fear.”<br /><br />Her teammate Eric Rebiere struggled, catching only one wave. Brazil’s Michelle des Bouillons took second, guided by partner Ian Cosenza.<br /><br />British newcomer Laura Crane also stood out, towing Portugal’s Antonio Laureano into large waves.<br /><br />Conditions Test Limits<br /><br />Strong winds created uneven wave faces, forcing surfers to adapt. Brazil’s Pedro Vianna, last year’s team winner, noted, “Choosing the right waves was key—it wasn’t easy.”<br /><br />Many wiped out but stayed persistent, aiming for high-scoring rides.<br /><br />The event showcased Nazaré’s reputation as a big-wave hotspot, blending danger and skill. As Roseyro put it, “It’s about trust—in your team and your instincts.” With thrilling rides and close calls, the 2025 challenge proved why this location remains a ultimate test for surfers worldwide.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

The Best Waves and Rides of the 2025 Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
20th February, 2025

The 2025 Nazaré Big Wave Challenge brought fierce competition to Portugal’s Praia do Norte, where surfers tackled waves up to 35 feet tall.Organized by the World Surf League (WSL) and sponsored by TUDOR, the event tested athletes with strong winds and choppy conditions.Teams relied on teamwork, jet ski skills, and ...

Watch the most extreme big wave windsurfing rides from the Red Bull Storm Chase so far.<br /><br />The Red Bull Storm Chase is an extreme windsurfing competition that challenges the world's top professional windsurfers to perform in some of the most ferocious weather conditions on the planet.<br /><br />Participants are pushed to their limits, navigating massive waves and gale-force winds exceeding 100 km/h. <br /><br />Unlike traditional competitions with fixed dates and locations, the Red Bull Storm Chase operates on a flexible schedule, initiating events only when a suitable storm is imminent.<br /><br />The approach ensures that the contest takes place under the most challenging and exhilarating conditions possible.<br /><br />The event is invite-only, featuring eight elite storm sailors who are notified on short notice to converge at the selected location. <br /><br />In 2025, the Red Bull Storm Chase will take place in Denmark.<br /><br />Footage: Red Bull

The Best of Red Bull Storm Chase
7th February, 2025

Watch the most extreme big wave windsurfing rides from the Red Bull Storm Chase so far.The Red Bull Storm Chase is an extreme windsurfing competition that challenges the world's top professional windsurfers to perform in some of the most ferocious weather conditions on the planet.Participants are pushed to their limits, ...

Did Nic Von Rupp Ride the Biggest Wave Ever at Nazaré?<br /><br />Nic Von Rupp is convinced he has ridden the largest wave of his career - but could it be a new world record?<br /><br />At the end of January 2025, the Portuguese big-wave surfer took on the massive swell at Nazaré, fueled by Storm Hermínia.<br /><br />As conditions reached their peak, he was the first to paddle out, backed by a team of four rescue jet skis and two spotters stationed at the iconic Nazaré fort.<br /><br />His commitment paid off.<br /><br />After several days of riding monstrous waves, Von Rupp may have caught not just one but two potential Guinness World Record breakers.<br /><br />Now, the decision lies with the World Surf League (WSL), which will use its official wave height measurement system to determine whether a new benchmark has been set.<br /><br />Full Story:<br />https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/did-nic-von-rupp-ride-the-biggest-wave-ever-at-nazare<br /><br />Footage: @TudorWatch

Nic von Rupp Rides the Biggest Wave of His Life at Nazaré
7th February, 2025

Did Nic Von Rupp Ride the Biggest Wave Ever at Nazaré?Nic Von Rupp is convinced he has ridden the largest wave of his career - but could it be a new world record?At the end of January 2025, the Portuguese big-wave surfer took on the massive swell at Nazaré, fueled ...

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