El Porto Will Teach You Nothing, Until It Does
The piece paints a vivid portrait of El Porto, a Southern California surf break where wind‑driven waves are notoriously fickle. Despite the chaotic surf, a core group of regulars returns daily, forming a tight‑knit community that values consistency over perfect conditions. The author, initially a transient surfer, ends up operating a surf shop just steps from the beach, discovering that the business thrives on repeat locals rather than tourist spikes. The narrative underscores how a seemingly unreliable natural asset can sustain a steady micro‑economy through cultural loyalty.
Australia’s Premier Shark Hunter to Test Efficacy of Sharkbanz Bracelets Off Tweed Heads and Yamba Beaches
Newcastle shark fisherman Joel Nancarrow, known as Shark Jaw Restoration, is organizing a two‑week field trial off Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour and Yamba to evaluate Sharkbanz magnetic bracelets against bull sharks. The experiment will use baited hooks with and without the bracelets,...
Iranian Missile Plunges Into Tel Aviv’s New Wave Pool Amid Escalating Barrage
A fragment of an Iranian missile landed in Tel Aviv’s newly built Wavegarden wave pool after Israeli air defenses intercepted most of the incoming barrage. The debris caused no injuries and the facility resumed operations within hours, while minor shrapnel...
Rip Curl’s Daddy Company KMD Hit Hard by Deep Discounting as Margins Shrink to Unseen Depths
Rip Curl’s parent, KMD Brands, saw its EBITDA margin plunge to 5.6% after aggressive discounting, despite a modest 2.1% revenue increase to NZ$550 million in FY25. The profit decline drove a 27% EBITDA drop and pushed KMD’s share price to around...
Time Magazine Lists Surf Abu Dhabi Wavepool as One of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2026”
Time magazine has added the Surf Abu Dhabi wave‑pool to its 2026 list of the world’s greatest places. The Dubai‑based facility is praised for breaking professional surfers’ skepticism about the quality of man‑made waves. The accolade comes as climate change...
Diamond Hand Crypto Investor Kelly Slater Likely Pissed as Values Crater Under Trump
Kelly Slater, the self‑styled “diamond‑hand” crypto investor, is visibly upset as Bitcoin fell from a peak of $109,000 to $67,000 under President Donald Trump. The administration’s promised strategic Bitcoin reserve and pro‑crypto memecoins have not materialized, leaving the market to...
Kuwait Pilot Hailed as “Gabriel Medina of the Skies” After Downing Three U.S. Fighter Jets
During the seventh day of the Iran‑Israel conflict, a report claimed a Kuwaiti F/A‑18 pilot, dubbed the “Gabriel Medina of the Skies,” shot down three U.S. F‑15E Strike Eagles with heat‑seeking missiles, costing about $187 million. The story initially cited U.S....