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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Surfing is widely celebrated all over the world. To honor this centuries-old activity, June 20 has been proclaimed International Surfing Day. This is the day when you can get your fix on anything and everything related to surfing. Organizers have … Continue reading
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Florida wasn’t nicknamed the Sunshine State for nothing. This southeastern U.S. state is blessed with a year-round tropical climate, 1,350 miles of coastline, and picture-perfect beaches. While Florida is a favorite surf destination among professional surfers, beginners too have something … Continue reading
Will Kelly Slater retire from surfing to become a pro golfer? Slater is practically an institution in surfing, having eleven world titles tucked under his belt as a professional surfer. In fact, he’s such an icon that Sports Illustrated is … Continue reading
While national pride is an ever-present element in every international competition, some big-time companies that sponsor major surfing events seem to think surfing and nationalism simply don’t mix. Both past and recent events seem to hint that branding is more … Continue reading
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While Kelly Slater’s notoriety is likely the reason surfers may ultimately get to enjoy a surf park that replicates a real wave, it’s also likely that the Kelly Slater Surf Park Dream May NOT Become Reality. Instead it may … Continue reading
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Is the 17-year-old surfing sensation from Brazil, Gabriel Medina, the next Kelly Slater? The Kelly Slater himself thinks so after he was ousted by Medina during the Rip Curl Pro Search Quarter Finals held at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach in … Continue reading
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On November 2, 2011 the surf world watched as Kelly Slater received the trophy at the Rip Curl Pro Search, declaring him the World Champ for the 11th time. But two days later, the L.A. Times reported that the Association … Continue reading
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Unless you are a surfer yourself it’s hard to imagine a surfer called the greatest sportsman of all time. More often names like Brett Favre, Michael Jordan or Lance Armstrong come to mind. Not to take anything away from these … Continue reading
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The Smithsonian Adds Surfboard of Record-Setting Surfer Kelly Slater to its sports exhibition in the National Museum of American History. The exhibit of sporting goods, that recognizes the role of sports in our society, dates back to the 1850s with Abraham … Continue reading