Surfs Up!

Photograph by Fred Pompermayer

Although the sunshine may have disappeared, Summer is definitely on its way which means we can hit the beaches and surf!

If you're a huge surfing fan then Hawaii is the place to be. Here we see local surfer Yuri Soledade riding a massive 40-foot wave at Peahi on Maui's North Shore! This area is known for some of the biggest and most powerful waves according to Yuri, definitely a surfers dream location!

If these waves seem a bit daunting, (they do to us!), maybe stay local instead and hit the waves in Cornwall! :-)

Big-Wave Surfing!

Photograph by Fred Pompermayer

Surfing is all about riding those big waves.

Teahupo'o, a small village on the island of Tahiti, is known for it's surfing and heavy waves which often reach 2 to 3 m, and sometimes even up to 7 metres. It is also the site of the annual Billabong surf competition.

This village surely is a paradise for those who love to surf, even though it may seem like a dream place for those wanting to catch waves it is also known as one of the top 10 deadliest waves in the world - maybe something to be aware of.

Recently, surfer and waterman Mark Healey was keeping an eye on a storm in the area which of course meant big waves! 48 hours after the storm had passed he booked a flight and headed to the island to catch the huge waves that remained. It was recorded that these waves were the largest - but huge risks come with huge waves like this, and some surfers even end up with hospital!

If you ever plan on heading out for those humongous remember to stay safe, but have fun!