Surfing

The Science of Surfing—Strength, Power, and Endurance

January 8, 2013, 3:00 pm

Elite surfers undergo surprisingly vigorous physical demands, according to a New Zealand study.

On Mission to Help the Environment With Surfing

December 10, 2012, 12:47 am

Brazilian couple promotes surfing boards made out of plastic bottles to make surfing accessible for all children and reuse waste at the same time.

Great White Kills Surfer in W. Australia

July 15, 2012, 3:35 pm

A great white shark killed an Australian surfer in Western Australia, the fifth shark attack in the region in several months.

American Breaks Guinness Surfing Record

May 13, 2012, 10:46 pm

An American surfer was recognized by Guinness World Records for surfing a 78-foot wave, the largest on record.

Sports Photo of the Week: Airborne Surfer

January 27, 2012, 12:56 am

An unidentified surfer is thrown from his board during day three of the National Surfing Championships at Piha Beach in Auckland, New Zealand.

U.S. Open of Surfing at its Peak

July 29, 2009, 12:40 am

Huntington Beach local Bret Simpson wins the largest purse prize in surfing history.

Riding the Tidal Bores: The World’s Most Dangerous Waves

December 29, 2008, 7:00 am

Some rivers are able to produce amazing waves, called tidal bores. Despite the danger, some people surf them.

Sports Briefs PM Saturday Dec 13, 2008

December 13, 2008, 1:41 am

Western Australia coach Tom Moody says his players have little choice but to cop the cancellation of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament on the chin.