At first glance, the act of hydrofoiling may seem like a mirage. But no, it’s real. A hydrofoil is a small surfboard with a carbon fiber “wing” attached to its bottom. Thanks to the science of ...

Here's what you need to know about surfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. When did surfing become an Olympic sport? Surfing dates back to the 12th Century, but it didn’t make its Olympic debut until the ...

On the southwest tip of Tahiti, French Polynesia, sits the small village of Teahupo’o, a place where island scenery meets some of the fiercest waves in the world. The village has been dubbed “the End ...

To the uninitiated competitive surfing can be confusing. What is the priority system for example? Who decides which surfer gets to ride a wave? How are rides scored? Is an aerial manoeuvre worth more ...