Sad news this morning from Bundoran on the passing of surfer and artist Brendan McGloin.
Brendan was a renowned stone sculptor and carved the famous cross that over looks Bundoran Peak. “Brendan’s thinking was way cool. Yin and Yang energies on full display. His idea was to look through the fertile eye at Sunset on the Summer Solstice, make a wish, and celebrate life. He included carvings into the pillar stone of all the creatures that inhabit the reef below.”
said Wayne Murphy.
Wayne Murphy wrote
“The Irish surfing community lost a good one today. Bundoran stone sculptor Brendan McGloin passed away at home this morning with his devoted wife Ali by his side.
Their fabulous kids aren’t the only loving legacy Brendan left behind. Visitors and locals who surf ‘The Peak’ are familiar with the iconic Pagan stonework, celestially aligned, that overlooks Ireland’s best surfing location.
The reef below is where Brendan and his brothers, Francis and Ciaran, and their good mates, learned to surf. A fun-loving, but very thoughtful man, Brendan’s body of work around Bundoran, throughout Ireland and overseas, is quite remarkable. From historical ornate high crosses, to numerous remembrance memorials, Brendan’s dedicated touch, his keen artistic eye, and all that hard graft with stone, will be appreciated for many years to come.
Sincere condolences to clan McGloin and all who know and love Brendan as friends. RIP Brendan McGloin surfer and Memorial Artist.❤”
Presented by SUPER FRESH (@superfreshoc) the legendary surfer Matt Archbold talks about his role in the classic movie Point Break. Archie served as the surfing stunt double for Patrick Swayze’s character, Bodhi, in Point Break. Who could forget that sick layback barrel, the classic punt, it had Archie written all over it. They’d be no Bodhi without Archie and his San Clemente, blow the roof off style of surfing.
Capitulo Perfeito powered by Billabong went down on February 22nd with Cam Richards emerging victorious in the ultimate tube fest taking place in Portugal every year.
As in previous years, some of the surfers from the competition took on a trip supported by Turismo de Portugal, where they got to enjoy a full experience of what makes Portugal a unique destination.
After delivering unforgettable sessions at Supertubos (Peniche) and Coxos (Ericeira), Joel Parkinson, Craig Anderson, Balaram Stack, and Victor Bernardo joined Bruno Santos and Pedro Boonman for a round of golf, in a multi-day excursion through the West coast filled with the best of Portuguese gastronomy and winemaking, culminating with the group of surfers attending a soccer match at one of Lisbon’s main stadiums.
When the crazy right hand sandbar forms just next to Pipeline it gets super heavy…. Watch Barron Mamiya, Balaram Stack, Makana Pang and a few other try tackle it.
Get ready for an unforgettable showcase of power and pure passion as the Scottish National Surfing Championships 2025 returns to the rugged shores of Thurso, on Scotland’s North Coast. From April 18th to 20th, the nation’s best surfers will battle it out in one of the UK’s most challenging and picturesque surf locations. The icy waters and powerful North Atlantic swells promise a stunning display of Scotland’s best talent.
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