Surfing & Sailboarding News

WASHINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lake Waramaug Friends for Common-Sense Regulation, Inc. (“LWF”) has filed a legal challenge with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”), requesting the agency reverse its approval of Lake Waramaug’s wake surfing ban in favor of reasonable statewide regulations. “This ban was enacted through a deeply flawed process, and we are asking DEEP to reverse the ban and instead implement statewide regulations based on science and...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today marks the global launch of Adapt2Win, a powerful new campaign calling on world leaders to prioritize and fund climate adaptation. Backed by elite athletes from across the globe—including NBA player DeAndre Jordan, Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira, acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland, professional footballer Raheem Sterling, Thai mixed martial artist Stamp Fairtex, Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, and more—the initiative demands urgent investment in inn...

WAIKIKI, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenōre, the lifestyle brand founded by Pat Tenore and known for its timeless apparel, has opened its flagship store on Kalākaua Avenue in Waikiki, Honolulu. Moving beyond a traditional retail space, the store is designed as a cultural hub, connecting the local community and Honolulu visitors through ongoing art exhibitions, wellness classes, sport-specific workshops, live music, and more. The new 12,000-square-foot, two-story store in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SURFER Magazine, cannabis cultivator Humboldt Family Farms, and retailer embarc have partnered to launch the first cannabis and surf collaboration of its kind, connecting two iconic pieces of California culture with a limited-release product drop. The campaign marks the first time in its 65-year history that SURFER Magazine has featured cannabis advertising. The legacy publication, long regarded as the leading voice of surfing, is showcasing California’s sun...

LISBON, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Corona Cero, the award-winning no-alcohol beer brand, proudly announces a new four-year partnership with the World Surf League (WSL). This marks the league's first-ever global partnership with a no-alcohol beer brand, building on its eight-year partnership with Corona. Together, Corona Cero and WSL will bring more choice for athletes and fans while embracing the laid-back spirit that defines both surfing and the Corona brand ethos. Following Corona Cero...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & GREAT NECK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lead Capital Partners, LLC (“LCP”), a healthcare-focused private equity firm specializing in the lower middle market, announced a strategic investment in Lieberman, Inc. (“Lieberman” or the “Company”), in collaboration with the Company’s owners and management team. This transaction represents the second platform investment from LCP Fund II. Founded in 1981, Lieberman is a premier primary market research and analytics firm serving a diverse c...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, today announced that management will participate in meetings with investors and a fireside chat at the 4th Annual BTIG Ophthalmology Day. Event: 4th Annual BTIG Ophthalmology Day Management Attendee: Thomas G. Frinzi, Chair of the Board, President and CEO Date: Monday, Dece...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corona, the world’s most valuable beer brand, has introduced the ‘Relaxation Clause’, a new global initiative for all sponsorship agreements that ensures athletes dedicate time to relax and unwind as part of their contract with Corona Cero. The Relaxation Clause offers a new approach to partnerships that reflects the essence of Corona: encouraging people to experience more moments to unwind and connect with nature. The unique initiative follows Corona Cero’s iconic spon...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SURFER Big Wave Challenge – a yearlong, international surfing competition to ride and document the world’s biggest waves – is nearly complete. The winners will be crowned this week in Nazaré, Portugal, home to the world’s biggest wave. For over two decades, the Big Wave Challenge (formerly the XXL Big Wave Awards) has celebrated the international hunt to ride the biggest waves of the year. Created in 2000 by Bill Sharp, co-producer of HBO’s “100 Foot Wave,” it is...

MUNICH & ALAMEDA, Calif. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duotone, the world's leading kiteboarding brand, announces the launch of its latest line of Twin Tip Kiteboards, which feature algae-derived polyurethane sidewalls developed by California-based biotech company Checkerspot and manufactured by Dubai-based SWS Board Technology. This landmark achievement represents a significant shift away from traditional petroleum-based materials and a major step forward for sustainability i...