The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

Weekly surf news roundup: River surfing injuries. Burnout in British surfing. Munich's wave returns. Surf films go to Cannes.

In this week's surf news roundup: 🌊 Surfer nearly loses leg after river surfing wipeout What initially seemed like a minor fall at Boise Whitewater Park turned into a rare medical emergency requiring emergency surgery and a long recovery. 😮‍💨 Eight-time English surfing champion opens up about burnout Lucy Campbell says years of nonstop competition, travel and pressure eventually left her bedridden and unable to surf for weeks. 🏞️ Munich's famous river wave is back The iconic Eisbach wave has officially reopened after disappearing during maintenance and following months of controversy and safety concerns. 🎬 Surf-themed animated film to open Cannes Critics' Week "In Waves", based on AJ Dungo's beloved graphic novel about surfing, love and grief, is heading to Cannes.

Weekly surf news roundup: Steamer Lane & sea lion fights. Teenage & adaptive, and longboarding surf champions. Steph is GOAT. Dogs are surfing.

Fights. Chases. Wins. 🦭 Surfer chased out of water by sea lion in New Zealand 🥊 Lineup tensions go full fight club at Steamer Lane 🏄‍♀️ Hawaiʻi crowns first-ever high school surfing state champions 💛 Adaptive surfing championships underway in Waikiki 👑 Steph Gilmore wins gold coast pro 🐶 Dog surfing tour draws crowds in Pismo Beach 🏄‍♂️ Longest-running longboard contest returns to Santa Cruz

Weekly surf news roundup: Shark chase. Sharks at comps. Lakey wins. Steph last?! Wave pools rising. Legends remembered.

It's super sharky this week. 🦈 Shark chase, not a sighting A foil surfer off Santa Barbara was chased by a shark that matched his speed and turns for minutes, turning a casual session into a full-on ocean sprint. 🦈 Sharks now attend competitions A shark sighting paused the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach for 24 hours, proving even surf contests answer to the ocean. No wait, it's back. 🏆 Lakey Peterson is back back Lakey Peterson won the Margaret River Pro with a last-minute score, jumping into a tie for first on the Championship Tour. 😬 Steph Gilmore…dead last?! Stephanie Gilmore is currently at the bottom of the rankings after two losses, in a format that leaves little room to ease back in. 🌊 Florida builds its own waves Florida's first major surf park is underway, promising consistent, customizable waves in a state better known for waiting than riding. 🏛️ Surf history, now on display A new museum in West Palm Beach is opening with over 100 boards and a century of surf history, spotlighting Florida's surprisingly deep roots in the sport. 🕊️ Aloha spirit, embodied Paul Strauch has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape modern surfing and define what people mean by "Aloha spirit." 🎙️ The king, speaking for himself Duke Kahanamoku appears in a resurfaced 1966 interview, offering a rare, firsthand glimpse into the origins of modern surfing.

Weekly surf news roundup: Skiers almost ran surfing. Comeback after paralysis. Surfing as therapy. Drunk lifeguards. More statue drama.

In this week's surf news roundup: 🌊 Surfing almost got handed to the ski people 🏄‍♂️ A surfer finds his way back after paralysis 🧠 Surfing as therapy…again (but this time with a stroke) 🍺 Lifeguards, alcohol, and very questionable decisions 🏖️ Newquay gets a surf statue (and people have thoughts)

Weekly surf news roundup: Surfer gnawed by pelicans. Female surfer statue in trouble. Olympic surfing sold out. Australia gets a massive wave pool.

In this week's surf news round up: 🐦 A surfer got attacked by pelicans (kind of) A surfer in Huntington Beach was reportedly attacked by a group of pelicans in the lineup. 🗿 Santa Cruz is arguing over a surfer statue In Santa Cruz, a proposed bronze statue of a female surfer has gotten a little out of hand. 🎟️ Olympic surfing tickets sold out immediately Because of course they did. 🌊 Wave pools are getting… big 12 football fields size big to be precise.