Luke Gartside

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | David Somerville |Luke Gartside

For many surfers, their local surf club is the place where they became really hooked on surfing. From groms to veterans, clubs offer contests, coaching, parties and a real place to share your love of surfing with others from your local beach or area. We are going to be featuring different clubs from across the British Isles, delving deeper into their history, members and what makes them the beating heart of the local surf community.

Nov 12, 2024 | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson |Luke Gartside

The 9th ISA World Para Surfing Championships has wrapped out in Huntington Beach, California, with over 150 para surfers and 24 countries attending. Over the years, Team England have always played a key role in Para surfing’s development. It was set to be an exciting event, and the team delivered. Our team of 10 athletes launched into action hitting the ground in Cali pre-event for training. Performances were stellar, with the coaches and athletes showing good synergy.

Nov 6, 2024 | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson |Luke Gartside

Drop into the latest edit from Laura Coviella. “Surfing is often like a casino; you go in frenetic to make your all-in or nothing bet—GLORY or BUST!This summer felt like a casino game; I waited until the last moment to bet it all, hoping to catch the best waves, with no more than 24 hours in advance to decide, relying on this strategy as my only joker to arrive on time for the targeted swell. A 6-week casino with 3 different cultures—I’d say that, despite the odds, we won most of the games.”Enjoy!

Oct 30, 2024 | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson |Luke Gartside |Matt Hopkins

The annual Wavelength Readers’ Survey is our chance to discover what’s trending and which brands YOU love. Before we dive into this year’s “Voted By You: Best Surfboard Shaper 2024,” let’s take a look at some other key stats. A whopping 974 people completed the questionnaire. Congratulations to our winners, Tabi and Mike, who took home some epic DryRobe gear! Right, let’s get into it.

Oct 27, 2024 | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson |Luke Gartside |Matt Hopkins

Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in surf tourism, learning from the challenges faced by destinations like Bali while supporting local communities to harness the global growth of surfing sustainably. The Moroccan government forecasts a 4.6% GDP growth for 2025, up from an expected 3.3% in 2024, fueled by strategic investments that emphasize non-agricultural sectors, including technology, tourism, and renewable energy.