No less than eight ex-national champions were in action on the opening day of the 2024 National Surfing Championships today (Sunday 7th January) as the senior divisions took center stage to open the event. St Clair Beach, Dunedin laid on a nice day to kick the event off with small 1.0m waves that were bathed … Read more
‘Vacuum’ the latest visual portrait from director Kai Neville, offers a captivating visual collage of the Epokhe surf team. Collected from various locations around the globe, these clips provide a kaleidoscopic depiction of their world. Shot primarily around beloved home breaks, the film captures iconic footage of the team in action. While showcasing familiar faces, … Read more
Filmed on December 3, 2023 at Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. The first real Pipeline swell filled in the night before. Wave heights are in the 6-10 foot range with some occasional second reef sets. Pro surfers are getting ready for the Pipe Masters which starts in a few days! The line up … Read more
When Torren and Aiyana borrowed the 35ft sailing boat ‘Calypte’ and departed from the east coast of Thailand in early 2022, they had a combined sailing experience of only a few days. The one requirement of their charter was to eventually deliver the boat to Eastern Indonesia. They could learn as they went, get a … Read more
‘Following the Fall Line’ is a portrait of Bryce Young and the people who have inspired him on his own journey. This film, produced by needessentials and edited by Milo Inglis, showcases the unique surfing and skateboarding talents of Bryce Young while giving an in-depth understanding of the influences that have helped shape his creative … Read more
The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team placed tenth at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship overnight with Tayla Green ending her campaign in seventh place on the final day of the event. Host nation Brazil won the event ahead of USA, Japan and Australia. The final day (Friday 1 Dec Brazil Time) played out at … Read more
The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team heads into the final day of the World Junior Championships with one team member vying for a podium finish amongst the best young surfers in the world. Tayla Green progressed out of today’s (Thursday 30th November) match ups to advance through to the final twelve surfers in the Under … Read more
The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team has held their position inside the top ten overnight as the World Junior Surfing Championship heads into the final stages in Brazil. The team sits in ninth place after a good showing in tough conditions at Rio de Janeiro’s Praia da Macumba Beach overnight (Wednesday 29th November). Five surfers … Read more
For immediate release 29th November 2023 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: International SurfingEvent: 2023 ISA World Junior Surfing ChampionshipDivisions: Under 18 and 16 Boys and GirlsDate: November 24-3 DecemberLocation: Praia da Macumba, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWebsites: ISA World Juniors and Surfing New Zealand Kiwis Perform in Brazilian pressure cooker With an unfavorable forecast for Macumba Beach … Read more
For immediate release 28th November 2023 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: International SurfingEvent: 2023 ISA World Junior Surfing ChampionshipDivisions: Under 18 and 16 Boys and GirlsDate: November 24-3 DecemberLocation: Praia da Macumba, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWebsites: ISA World Juniors and Surfing New Zealand Kiwi Girls Shine at Macumba Beach The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team were … Read more