Surfing – Page 6

Marcio Freire, Renowned Brazilian Surfer, Dies in Portugal

Mr. Freire began surfing at an early age and starred in a 2016 documentary on the sport. He was 47.

By Euan Ward

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Surfers Work for Gender Equality in the World’s Most Famous Waves

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.

By Talya Minsberg and Gabriella Angotti-Jones

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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.

By Richard Sandomir

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His Surfboards Are ‘a Magic Carpet Built Just for You’

Michael Takayama of Michael Surfboards specializes in shaping longboards.

By Alexandra Cheney