Surfing & Sailboarding News

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...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--"Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture" now available on Black Experience on Xfinity channel...

KAUA’I, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Team Wild Waves Claims New World Record for The Fastest Overall Pair Crossing on The Mid-Pacific in the World’s Toughest Row...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubio’s collaborates with professional surfers, Griffin and Crosby Colapinto, to launch the “All-World Breakfast Burrito" today...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As interest in sports broadens, with sports that haven’t gotten well-deserved attention suddenly surging in fan interest and popularity, consumer and B2B brands are increasingly looking for ways in that carry smaller price tags, more returns on investment, and access to specific audiences who are very passionate for these sports. Against this backdrop, Allison, a global integrated marketing and communications consultancy, and The Harris Poll, a global market research...