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Barton Lynch Launches Blast Off 2021

Derek MorrisonOct 15, 2021July 25, 20240

Dust off your video camera, bribe your parents and get filming! Now in its 16th year, Barton Lynch’s Blast Off global video challenge returns for 2021 bigger than ever and with GoPro as lead partner. For 2021 every video will receive feedback from BL Blast Off’s top coaches. The event,...

Scholastics 2020: Day 1 In 30 Frames

Derek MorrisonOct 6, 2020July 25, 20240

Kaikoura turns it on for Day 1 of the National Scholastic Surfing Championships. The 110 competitors were greeted by a small wind swell which was complemented by warm temperatures and light winds. Regional teams from the length of the country posted up on the rocks at Meatworks, Kaikoura. With morning...

Surfing Gets The Vote For Paris 2024 Olympics

Derek MorrisonJun 26, 2019July 25, 20240

Surfing’s Olympic future in good health after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) votes to include surfing on the sports programme for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The vote, by the IOC membership, came today during the 134th IOC session in Lausanne, Switzerland. Final ratification will be made by the IOC...