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Competitions, gear, industry, culture: the feed aggregated continuously from surf media — each article reads at its source.

The InertiaIndustry3 d ago
New Lawsuit Claims Ski Industry Giants Conspired to Inflate Ticket Prices

A new lawsuit alleges industry giants shared confidential revenue and cost data, which guided business strategies and artificially inflated lift ticket prices.

The InertiaIndustry4 d ago
Surf School Settles Lawsuit Against Newport Beach

Jason Murchison, owner of the business Learn to Surf, reached a settlement with Newport Beach which will allow his school to operate.

BeachGritIndustry17 d ago
Birdwell x Elwood bring sexy back to surf with new collab

A small break in transmission from the important news stories broken here on BeachGrit: the Great White attacks, fusillades fired across myriad online bows by Kelly Slater, beachfront real estate bargains and warranted attacks on the vulnerable adult learner surfer. Today’s note…

BoardSport SourceIndustry19 d ago
Suntribe A Passionate Brand Protecting Skin the Natural Way.

The post Suntribe A Passionate Brand Protecting Skin the Natural Way. appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

SurferIndustry24 d ago
Killer Whales Launch Dolphins 20ft Into the Air in Brutal NorCal Hunt (Video)

Whale-watchers on Sanctuary Cruises got a front-row seat to orcas hunting dolphins in a wild encounter off Monterey Bay, California.

BeachGritIndustry25 d ago
Beachfront mega-compound of Billabong boss hits market with expectations of $10 million-plus

The former home of Billabong GM Dougall Walker, on the beachfront of Casuarina just south of the Gold Coast there, is a lightly run-down monument to the faded glories of that once-great surf brand, at one time a mini millionaire factory for anyone lucky enough to orbit within…

BeachGritIndustry26 d ago
On the Diminishing Returns of Watching Other Men Surf

I work, a lot. Have kids at various life stages, both accomplished young adults and still in grommet hood. Business partners who, at times, irritate me more than VALs drifting on the inside during a proper clean summer swell. A life partner who, thankfully, is more like the…

StabIndustry27 d ago
How To Build A Brand Around John John Florence | StabMic Ep. 23

Ryan Hurley on the Michael Jordan blueprint and why Florence doesn't need more surfers. The post How To Build A Brand Around John John Florence | StabMic Ep. 23 appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferIndustry29 d ago
Commercial Fishing Restored In Large Swaths of Pacific and Atlantic

The current U.S. administration is opening up hundreds of thousands of miles of previously protected water for the fishing industry.

BeachGritIndustryJul 16
“Cash grab-artist” Surf fans erupt over latest Kelly Slater retirement stunt

Shortly, two weeks or thereabouts, Kelly Slater, who is fifty-four, will appear at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro, which is being held at Teahupoo, and which is sponsored by Kelly Slater’s sustainable clothing brand Outerknown. Per tradition, the branding sponsor gets a couple of…

SurferIndustryJul 15
Pro Surfer Victoria Vergara Launches Her Own Swimwear Brand, vivi by victoria.

vivi by victoria is out now from a French pro whose path started with 6-hour bus rides alone to reach the nearest waves.

The InertiaIndustryJul 14
Vail Resorts Promises ‘New Era’ With Less Focus on Epic Pass Sales

According to a press release from Vail Resorts on Tuesday, a rebranding of sorts will encompass five experience pillars designed to drive growth.

The InertiaIndustryJul 14
The Best Parawings: Tested and Ranked for Foiling Freedom

Parawings are the latest and greatest invention in the world of windsports. We tested the best on the market to give you our honest feedback.

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 14
Big Wig: Nigel Gibb’s Journey from South Africa to Shaping Europe’s Surf Market

The post Big Wig: Nigel Gibb’s Journey from South Africa to Shaping Europe’s Surf Market appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 13
Germany Market Insight- cautious stabilisation with the Retail Outlook healthy but challenging.

The post Germany Market Insight- cautious stabilisation with the Retail Outlook healthy but challenging. appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 9
Spain Market Insight – Spring 2026. Reflective Purchases and Digital Market Competition

The post Spain Market Insight – Spring 2026. Reflective Purchases and Digital Market Competition appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

SurferIndustryJul 8
SurfAid and Rip Curl Launch Sixth Annual Make A Wave Challenge — Surf Every Day in September to Support Remote Surf Communities

SurfAid and Rip Curl's Make A Wave challenge is back for year six.

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 7
Italy Market Insight – Spring 2026. A Stable yet Cautious Market

The post Italy Market Insight – Spring 2026. A Stable yet Cautious Market appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

SurferIndustryJul 6
Bob Marley’s Legacy Burns Bright With New Cannabis Collab

Cedella Marley, daughter of the late reggae icon, goes deep on the new cannabis seed strains released by the Marley Family and Humboldt Seed Company.

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 3
Swiss Market Insight – Spring 2026. Strong Boardsports Retail Performance and High Tourism Rates

The post Swiss Market Insight – Spring 2026. Strong Boardsports Retail Performance and High Tourism Rates appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

BoardSport SourceIndustryJul 1
EQ The French Brand Focused On Pushing Artistic And Environmental Boundaries In The Sunscreen Market

The post EQ The French Brand Focused On Pushing Artistic And Environmental Boundaries In The Sunscreen Market appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

StabIndustryJul 1
Victoria Vergara Leaves Rip Curl And Starts Her Own Swimwear Brand

The French surfer/model on building ViVi and partnering with a sporting goods giant. The post Victoria Vergara Leaves Rip Curl And Starts Her Own Swimwear Brand appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabIndustryJul 1
Victoria Vergara Leaves Rip Curl And Starts Her Own Swimwear Brand

The French surfer/model on building ViVi and partnering with a sporting goods giant. The post Victoria Vergara Leaves Rip Curl And Starts Her Own Swimwear Brand appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabIndustryJun 29
The Spectacular Vindication Of Dan Mann | StabMic Ep. 20

"Shit talking is good for surfing. The industry needs it." The post The Spectacular Vindication Of Dan Mann | StabMic Ep. 20 appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabIndustryJun 29
The Spectacular Vindication Of Dan Mann | StabMic Ep. 20

"Shit talking is good for surfing. The industry needs it." The post The Spectacular Vindication Of Dan Mann | StabMic Ep. 20 appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferIndustryJun 27
New DSRT Surf Park in California Desert Pumps 1,000 Waves Per Hour (Video)

DSRT Surf kicks off testing on its massive new lagoon ahead of a highly anticipated launch.

SurferIndustryJun 26
Lifeguard Truck Runs Over 20-Year-Old Sunbather at Half Moon Bay (Video)

Officials launch an investigation after a patrol truck strikes a sunbather on Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California.

StabIndustryJun 22
How Not To Start A Surf Brand, With Craig Anderson & Dane Reynolds | StabMic Ep. 19

“There were just so many times when we could’ve quit.” The post How Not To Start A Surf Brand, With Craig Anderson & Dane Reynolds | StabMic Ep. 19 appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabIndustryJun 22
How Not To Start A Surf Brand, With Craig Anderson & Dane Reynolds | StabMic Ep. 19

“There were just so many times when we could’ve quit.” The post How Not To Start A Surf Brand, With Craig Anderson & Dane Reynolds | StabMic Ep. 19 appeared first on Stab Mag .

BoardSport SourceIndustryJun 17
I-SEA, The Premium Yet Affordable Eyewear Brand Gaining Rapid Market Traction

The post I-SEA, The Premium Yet Affordable Eyewear Brand Gaining Rapid Market Traction appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

BoardSport SourceIndustryJun 16
French Market Insight – Spring 2026. International Uncertainties and Water Sports Growth

The post French Market Insight – Spring 2026. International Uncertainties and Water Sports Growth appeared first on Boardsport SOURCE .

The InertiaIndustryJun 12
The Ride1Up Vorsa FT Is a Full-Frame Fat Tire Ebike That Does It All

Ride1Up has come up with a winner in the Vorsa FT fat tire electric bike. A full-frame fat tire ebike with cargo (or passenger)-hauling capabilities, this is one of the most versatile ebikes on the market right now.

The InertiaIndustryJun 12
Strava Dives Into the Hiking-App Market

Strava sees opportunity in the hiking app market, launching new features to compete with category leaders already occupying the space.

StabIndustryJun 12
Was The Big-Wave Gold Rush An Industry Psyop?

Esteemed big-wave photog Rob Brown unveils a coffee table book of his finest works — Todos, Teahupo'o, Cortes and beyond. The post Was The Big-Wave Gold Rush An Industry Psyop? appeared first on Stab Mag .

BeachGritIndustryJun 8
Former surf star Nathan Webster joins long list of pro’s pivoting to real estate sales

Unless there’s a four in front of your age, Nathan Webster is a name that rings no bells. But what a transformative surfer he was in the late nineties and early two thousands, consorting with, and sometimes beating the world’s best, while introducing an unheard of sartorialism…

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