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In 1985, Surfer Magazine named Donald Takayama one of the “25 Surfers Who Changed The Sport” and six years later Takayama was inducted into the International Surfing Hall of Fame. Now, we’re sorry to report, Takayama has passed away. He … Continue reading
Who is Kelly Slater? I’d be surprised if there’s a surfer anywhere in the world who doesn’t know the name “Kelly Slater,” but do you know just how accomplished he is? Yea, I know about his surfing victories but I’ll admit it, … Continue reading
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When you hear the words “professional surfer,” competitive surfing naturally comes to mind. Considering that most professional surfers are indeed in the sport for the sake of competition, this isn’t a surprise. But here’s one guy who begs to differ. … Continue reading
One Hour in HB caught up with Simpo (aka Brett Simpson) recently in his hometown of Huntington Beach, CA where Simpo has been ordained the “reigning king of Surf City USA.” Kudos to David Lee Scales for his great camera and post-production work … Continue reading
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Brett Simpson was born three years after his dad, Bill Simpson’s, days with the NFL Buffalo Bills ended – but he still has that “pro athlete” DNA. And that DNA is rising to the surface. Simpo, as he’s called in the surf world, … Continue reading
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People who surf and people who play football are usually different people. But not always. And as athletes get older they learn to appreciate the skills required in different sports. Such was the case on January 26, 2012, in Oahu … Continue reading
Surfing fans have reason to rejoice as the 2012 Laureus World Sports Action Sportsperson of the Year Award goes to Kelly Slater. Slater is no stranger to receiving top awards and distinctions, but what makes this recent award memorable is … Continue reading
On March 27, 2011, in Huntington Beach, California, the world could only watch in awe as seventeen-year-old Kolohe Andino swept the Vans Pier Classic and the Vans Pro Junior, taking down three World Tour figures in the process. This spectacular … Continue reading
Andy Irons was loved by everyone and lost to us much too early in his life. Andy was “the only surfer to have won a title at every venue on the ASP calendar.”
The ASP honors pro surfer Andi Irons with this video montage a couple of weeks before the offical “Andy Irons Day” on February 13, as declared by the Governor of Hawaii.
GNARtv.com, a seemingly new website dedicated to surf video, posted Dane Reynolds shredding Central California Surf Spot, Ventura. Ventura, just south of Santa Barbara, was Reynold’s home during his teen years. Tweet This Post
