Palau, ever heard of it? Probably not. In May 2018, Hawaii became the first state to ban reef-harming sunscreens. The policy will go into effect in January 2021. Since then Palau has also stepped up, not wasting any time.
Port Elizabeth, not exactly the first place you think about when waves are on the brain. Well, the cities Pince Charming, Kody McGregor, reached out to us this morning to shove some tasty treats in...
Done and done, well at least as far as entries are concerned! But for now ladies and gentlemen that’s a wrap on the 2018 Striped Horse Challenge. A massive shout out must be extended the way of every single contestant...
Alright then, here’s something to waste a minute of your life on. Ol ‘Sweet Lew’, as we’d like to think he’s affectionately called, was recently invited over by the G.O.A.T to try his hand on the man’s wave.
This piece was produced with support from our friends at Moskova. There's a crossover between big-wave surfing and jiu jitsu, but it's different than what you might think. It's not about raw strength.
It’s never possible to be in more than one place at a time, especially during the week. So in light of this, we have decided to keep you updated with pieces of magic happening around the world. So when you are ready...
Fresh off Hawaii and he’s already on to the next one. We caught up with Matthew McGillivray before he jumped on a plane and set off to Israel to defend his title at the SEAT Pro Netanya. First off Happy New year and all the blessings.
Get ready to drop that wallet, The Monster Combo is now open for business! Time to double up on sides, upsize those turns, and bury that rail to create the ultimate combination of surfing flavour! The Monster Combo is an online campaign for all you Saffas that shred more than lettuce...
They’re giving out tickets for surfing now. Well, not surfing, specifically, but “trespassing” on federal property, or as I like to call, “our” property, as taxpaying citizens and all. In this, the third week of Mom and Dad fighting in Washington...
Cleaning out his storage, legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele stumbled upon, hours of behind the scenes, secret videos and lost footage. All of which at risk of never being seen. So what does Taylor do, he jumps on the opportunity to present – THE MOMENTUM FILES.
Got 9 weeks to spare? Of course you don’t, but out of interest check this out. Introducing the in-depth and extensive online ‘Ocean Warrior Course’ developed by the bald Aquaman and Big Wave legend Shane Dorian and Aussie Mark Visser.
Related to Chuck? Probably, I mean look at the way the man tames these West Australian monsters. Shit man, the oue looks as happy as Larry inside those blue caverns… Most of us would be expressing that face you make moments after stubbing your pinky toe, all scrunchy and pathetic like.
Ever gone on an inland fishing trip where the weathers turned kak? A trip where you’re just standing there semi miserable battling the wind and watching tiny shories crash along the shore leaving you wishing you had the power to become an ant man?
Alan van Gysen, or as he’s known around the block ‘AVG’, is no stranger to the pages of the Zag. The former Zag Photo and Associate Editor and regular contributor is one of the world’s most respected surf photographers.
America’s original Wavegarden facility has been sold to the Kelly Slater Wave Co. As for how much, we can’t say. “The purchase price reflects the agreement of the parties that grantee purchasing the property ‘as is, where-is and with all faults,'” the contract notes.
