Good Morning // Victor Bernardo.

Good Morning // Victor Bernardo.

Born and raised in Guarujá, a coastal city famous for its surfing culture in Brazil. Bernardo’s dedication to his craft and his relentless pursuit of style have made him a role model for aspiring surfers in Brazil and beyond. Having since made the jump to California where he resides with his wife and two cats, Victor is living the dream as a free surfer under the gaze of Album, he’s come along way from his childhood in Brazil.

Do your own thing and make sure you’re original. Do it with full passion and do it for you. Just be yourself and believe. I feel like it worked for me, and it can work for someone else – Victor Bernardo

Monster HTs

Monster HTs

Lance’s Right / HT’s, famous for flawless right-hand barrels, offering a thrilling and challenging ride for experienced surfers, or a proper beating. Sit back and enjoy one of the finest at work, sit back and watch Nate Florence threading some insane kegs, text book stuff.

The Southern Journal: Camino Abierto

The Southern Journal: Camino Abierto

In episode one, the crew travels 1,200 kilometers down the coast of Chile, surfing when they could and sleeping when darkness fell. With them they each took a board and a duffle, following the open road.

Surfers: Nicolas Undurraga & Chippi
Film Crew: Carlos Musalem, Pablo Jimenez, Xabier Azcarate Del Valle
Produced by: Bagual Films

Surf Until You Are 80? Learn From Gerry Lopez.

Surf Until You Are 80? Learn From Gerry Lopez.

Gerry Lopez, San Clemente, California, April 2024

There’s no mystery of time. We are constantly ageing amid the forces of nature, both internal and external. The pressures and stresses of surfing—forces, high impacts, torsion, compression, exposure, fear, anxiety—all conspire to put the body, physically and mentally, through its paces.

But there are those who are showing they are able to surf continuously at a high level as they age, despite their age. We are talking about surfers in their 70s and 80s, like Gerry Lopez, aka “Mr. Pipeline”, the icon whose influence on the sport of surfing is so immense they made a movie about it. Gerry credits his yoga practice with enabling him to surf at a level that would have been impossible without it.

Yoga has long been widely known to promote flexibility, build strength, improve balance and ultimately, increase longevity. What yoga has not necessarily been known for is extending the ability to participate, or even compete, in action sports that are inherently tough on the body, like surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. But many legends in these sports are well-aware of this. And now, younger athletes are discovering that among the multiple benefits of yoga is the ability to keep doing what they love at a higher level and for longer.

Daniel Lavilla, @DanielWavesYoga, yoga teacher and surfer, Cádiz Spain Photo:  @ivan_gon

“We all know the post-surf stretch feels amazing, but yoga offers way more than that…You’ll be more aware of your movements, which will improve your surfing technique, and your confidence. Yoga builds that so important mind-body connection that ripples through our entire lives, in and out of the water. It creates a more balanced, focused, and a calmed you –  both on the waves and to navigate life’s currents. Yoga and surfing just share a natural connection, a rhythm, a way of being present in the moment.” – Read more about Daniel and his surf and yoga story here.

Surf until you’re 80? Absolutely! And beyond.

Gear up with the right tools for the practice. One lucky surfer will take home a complete Manduka x Gerry Lopez kit. Full-length quick-drying towel, a packable travel mat, and for at home or studio practice, our PRO performance mat.

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@DanielWavesYoga Photo: @watermartinez_

LA28 Won’t Include Para Surfing As New Sport

LA28 Won’t Include Para Surfing As New Sport

Mark Mono Stewart (Aus) At The 2023 Isa World Para Surfing Championship Photo: Sean Evans

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is disappointed to receive the news today that the Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee (LA28) has decided not to propose Para Surfing for Paralympic Games inclusion as a new sport.

The ISA appreciates the consideration given by LA28 for Para Surfing and the opportunity provided to us to show the value of our sport on the Paralympic stage.

The ISA continues to strongly believe in the value of Para Surfing, the accomplishments of our Para Surfers and the growing universality and appeal of our sport.

We remain fully committed to the continued global growth and development of Para Surfing through the organization of the annual ISA World Para Surfing Championships, our specialized Para Surfing coaching and instructing programs as well as promoting Para Surfing to the widest possible audience.

The ISA looks forward to working with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in continuing to advocate for Para Surfing’s inclusion in the 2032 Paralympic Games in Brisbane and beyond.

ISA President, Fernando Aguerre, said:

“We are, of course, disappointed in this news, but as surfers, when we miss a wave, we turn and paddle just as hard for the next one, and we will do the same now with the hope of seeing Para Surfing included in Brisbane in 2032.

“Para surfers are amazing athletes, full of hope and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. We take inspiration from their love of this sport, and reaffirm our commitment to them and to this sport. Just as was the case with Olympic surfing, we will continue to advocate and promote Para Surfing as being worthy of a place on the highest para-sport stage – the Paralympic Games.”

City Of Azaleas

City Of Azaleas

The City of Azaleas; A unique character of typical east Asian shade with western influences which lie atop a small island located somewhere in the Western Pacific.

We’re 100 miles off the mainland of China, where Mad Max-esque factories sit between dense jungle covered mountains leading to hot springs and some of the finest Asian cuisine the world has to offer. Following whispers of an untouched coastline with pristine turquoise waters and empty point breaks, we set our sights on this remote corner for Db journey’s annual luggage R&D trip feat. Craig Anderson and Kaito Ohashi – Welcome to Taiwan.