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.
Category: Surfing
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Art Brewer, Leading Photographer of Surfers, Is Dead at 71
A surfer from a young age, he began publishing his pictures when he was a teenager and became renowned for both his action shots and his portraits.
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His Surfboards Are ‘a Magic Carpet Built Just for You’
Michael Takayama of Michael Surfboards specializes in shaping longboards.
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Surfing in Britain? It’s Chilly but Brilliant and Widening in Appeal.
On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.
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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Santa Cruz
What once felt like a quirky California pit stop is now a popular getaway destination. Here’s a guide to the city’s beaches, bars, bookshops and beyond.