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Watch: Paige Alms, Eli Olson Win Big Wave Paddle Awards

Derek MorrisonSep 11, 2020July 25, 20240

Paige Alms and Eli Olson win Biggest Wave Paddle-In Award at the World Surf League 2020 Red Bull Big Wave Awards. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this year’s Big Wave Awards (BWA) honour the best in big wave surfing from the past 12 months, from big-wave breaks throughout the world. Justine...

Surf Coach: Training Guide To Paddle Like A Pro

Dr Oliver FarleyNov 9, 2018July 25, 20240

Think about your last decent surf session. How much time did you spend surfing waves? How much time did you spend waiting for a wave? And how often during that surf were you paddling? Paddling fast, paddling slow, surfing is a sport that involves intermittent paddling bouts that vary in...