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#surfing

The children yelled for their mom, dad and siblings. Cook and about a dozen other surfers paddled their boards as fast as they could to the scene that day, Feb. 7. They grabbed the passengers and placed them on their surfboards. About 15 minutes later, boats from the Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol picked up the passengers, who were treated for minor injuries and transported to a hospital.

Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead under a bed in his home in Hone Creek, Cahuita, Talamanca, with multiple stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation, according to the Tico Times, a Costa Rican newspaper. Van Dyke and his 31-year-old girlfriend were confined in a single room by two armed male assailants according to investigators, SURFER reported. The men stole valuables before attacking Van Dyke, according to Costa Rican authorities quoted by the news site.

Situated on the southern border of Orange County and easily accessible to travelers by Amtrak train or car, San Clemente has all the charm of a close-knit community and all the liveliness of a surfer's paradise. Plus, it's one of the most beautiful towns in the area, with the rolling San Joaquin Hills on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.

"I've had my fair share of beach vacations, but I'm telling you, there's no place like Margaret River," Hardy, the vice president of Friends of the Cape to Cape Track, shares in his tour of his home region. "You don't have access to waves like this anywhere else in the world." While Hardy happens to be a seasoned local, he explains that it's still a wave for everyone, especially at spots like Gnarabup Beach, with plenty of surf schools around to show you the ropes.

Santa Teresa on Costa Rica's Pacific coast is a favorite among surfers and traveling professionals because of its long beaches and relaxed atmosphere. The town offers several coworking spaces and cafés with reliable internet, which makes remote work easier. The area is accessible via Tambor Airport with onward road and ferry connections to larger cities. Accommodation prices range from budget hostels to luxury villas. The local community is international, and the abundance of healthy restaurants and yoga studios contributes to a comfortable and productive stay.

Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach sports a sweeping, kilometer-long curve of golden sand, between two headlands, lashed by surf waves. What makes this Eastern Beaches wonder even more unusual is it's an urban affair, combining swimming and surfing with big-city buzz. Locals love it, tourists flock here, and Bondi's massive on Instagram. Even on crowded summer weekends, you'll find a spot on the shore or lawns fringing the beach (there are barbecues at the northern reserve).

When I wheeled my bike off the ferry at Roscoff, northwest France, in the summer of 2024, the furthest I had ever ridden was the 99-mile Devon Coast to Coast route over two days. And yet here I was, about to embark on an epic journey, unsupported, towing a trailer with two wooden surfboards, a tent and wetsuits strapped to it.

Around 5:06 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a surfer who was possibly bitten by an otter. Lifeguards arrived to find a group of surfers surrounding another surfer in the water, as well as an otter who appeared to be sitting on the victim's board, the fire department said. The surfer was pulled from the water and evaluated by medical personnel.

Dana Point surfer Scott Muir tucked into a deep barrel in the Oceanside surf, his surfboard and body disappearing into the wave's cavern of ocean water. A nearby surfer, Judah Ely, waited for the surfer to exit the wave, ready to cheer the ride. But Muir was gone, only his surfboard left floating on the ocean's surface. Muir's head had slammed onto a shallow sandbar, his body instantly going numb. He remembers the sound of cracking, his neck breaking.

A surfing group was left devastated when it called off a national competition after raw sewage was dumped into the sea off Cornwall. Competitors were in the water for the English Interclub Surfing Championships in Porthtowan, on the northern coast of the county near Redruth, when lifeguards issued a red flag to organisers. The status which indicates danger and means people should not enter the water was triggered after South West Water alerted the local council over a sewage discharge into the sea.

But you can hit a million shots on the driving range or in front of a mirror. It's possible to replicate conditions and practice your swing over and over and over again. To a certain degree, you can practice golf in a vacuum. In surfing, you cannot. There is a magical, confounding component so elusive and finite that it adds to the sport's seduction.

Molly Picklum secured the Tahiti Pro title by out-pointing Caitlin Simmers, scoring a total of 17.26 with three eight-point rides, leading to an impressive season performance.

Learning to catch waves has helped me rebuild myself, and find a vein of dedication and strength that I deeply needed to find. I'm not the only one.

Williams's holistic approach to surf instruction bridges physical preparedness with mental presence. He reminds beginners that surfing is as much about patience and rhythm as it is about muscle memory and gear.

Liam, the quarterback, and Luke, the receiver, embody 'twin telepathy.' They have played together since childhood, showcasing strong loyalty and friendship on and off the field.

Surfers in downtown Munich rejoiced as the Eisbach standing wave reopened after a tragic incident in April, which temporarily shut down the popular surfing spot.

Summertime in Denmark is characterized by late sunsets and a vibrant atmosphere, where biking, natural wine, and coastal swims create a unique experience.

A 19-year-old surfer was found safe on a remote island off the northern New South Wales coast, which his father described as a miracle outcome. Darcy Deefholts had set out towards Wooli beach, and when he failed to return home, his family alerted police, initiating a land and water search. He was eventually located in the North Solitary Island nature reserve, approximately 14 kilometers from the coast. Police confirmed that he was found stable and is currently receiving care at Grafton base hospital.

In early 2024, German surfer Sebastian Steudtner caught a 93.73-foot-tall wave at Nazaré's Praia do Norte, what might be the tallest recorded wave ever surfed.

I shoved the board towards the shark and tried to kick to get away, but then it let go of the board pretty quickly and just swam away.

Stephanie Gilmore, the most successful women's surfer of all time, is back at the World Surf League after two seasons, competing against younger rivals.

"The process for this win has honestly been a 15-year process. I've been coming here since I was 15 years old. All the trips down here, three times a year to come down and work on my technique and it's all paid off."