The New York Times – Sports:
Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva.
Category: Surfing
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Mikala Jones, Surfer Known for Photography Inside Waves, Is Dead
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Jones was surfing on Sunday off the coast of Sumatra when the fin from his board cut an artery, The Associated Press reported.
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Five Places to Visit in Oahu, Hawaii, With Singer Jack Johnson
The New York Times – Travel:
The Hawaii-born singer-songwriter and activist recommends some places he loves on the island he still calls home. And yes, surfing and music are involved.
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A Case of the Disappearing Waves
The New York Times – Sports:
Surfers are bearing witness to how climate change and human interventions are altering coastlines. One community in North Florida watched its revered waves disappear seemingly overnight.
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A Big-Wave Photographer Faces Frigid Water, Sharks and Currents to Get the Shot
The New York Times – Sports:
Sachi Cunningham is one of the few photographers who shoots surfers at Mavericks while swimming. “You don’t want to get the same shots as everyone else on the boat,” she said.
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Luke Shepardson Wins the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The New York Times – Sports:
Waimea Bay in Hawaii finally delivered conditions fit for one of the world’s most elusive surfing events. A local lifeguard beat out the top pro surfers for the trophy.
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When the Big Wave Doesn’t Break, but Your Emotions Do
The New York Times – Sports:
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, a surfing contest that is as prestigious as it is mythical, was called on for the first time since the event was last held in 2016. Surfers had less than 48 hours to travel to Oahu to compete. Then the forecast changed.
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Marcio Freire, Renowned Brazilian Surfer, Dies in Portugal
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Freire began surfing at an early age and starred in a 2016 documentary on the sport. He was 47.
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Surfers Work for Gender Equality in the World’s Most Famous Waves
The New York Times – Sports:
In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers.