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The ASM Interview: Conner Coffin Talks Power Surfing, Salty Crew, & His "Pirate" Boat
After 7 years on the World Surf League's (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) — years of traveling, of competing, of trying to get the score —...

Cash Lambert
Sep 19, 2023


The ASM Interview: Hunter Jones talks Laird Apparel, Training, & Carving His Own Path in Surfing
Carving your own path in surfing is difficult. For competitive surfers, the path on the World Surf League Qualifying Series (QS) and...

Cash Lambert
Sep 18, 2023


World Title Implications on the Line at Surf City El Salvador Longboard Classic Presented by Corona
The world’s best longboarders are preparing for the penultimate stop on the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) Longboard Tour, the Surf City El...

ASM Staff
Sep 15, 2023


How Earthpack, a Leader in Eco-Friendly Retail Packaging, Defines America's Entrepreneurial Spirit
Surf and action sports shops are the lifeblood of our sport. Inside their doors, you can find clothes and accessories that enhance your...

Cash Lambert
Sep 14, 2023


Caroline Marks Secures Final Paris 2024 Olympic Games Slot Available on WSL Championship Tour
The ISA is pleased to confirm that Tokyo 2020 Olympian Caroline Marks (USA) has earned the final Paris 2024 Olympic Games slot available...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Sep 11, 2023


The ASM Interview: Holly Beck Talks Surf Therapy & Mamala's Empowering Wetsuits
Watching Holly Beck in lineups across California and Central America, it’s clear that the goofy footer absolutely rips. On long, rippable...

Cash Lambert
Sep 10, 2023


Caroline Marks and Filipe Toledo Win 2023 World Titles at Rip Curl WSL Finals
Caroline Marks (USA) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) World Titles at the third-annual Rip Curl WSL Finals in...

ASM Staff
Sep 9, 2023


The Best Places to Surf in Los Angeles
From the Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles is where people go to make it big and make a name for themselves. It’s also...

Steve Anderson
Sep 7, 2023


Sanoa Dempfle-Olin, Levi Slawson Victorious In Pumping Conditions at WRV Outer Banks Pro
Sanoa Demfple-Olin (CAN) and Levi Slawson (USA) emerged victorious at the World Surf League (WSL) WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by...

ASM Staff
Sep 5, 2023


Zoe Benedetto and Kolohe Andino Win Coastal Edge ECSC Pro produced by Virginia Beach Jaycees
Zoe Benedetto (USA) and Kolohe Andino (USA) claimed victories at the World Surf League (WSL) Coastal Edge ECSC Pro produced by the...

ASM Staff
Aug 28, 2023


“Mavericks Up Close” Contest Offers Best Big Wave Seat in the House
Fundraising effort by Mavericks Awards will help raise prize money, winners announced Oct 1 at season kickoff party, Mavericks Festival...
Kyveli Sophia
Aug 24, 2023


Competitors Overpower Marathon Opening Day at Coastal Edge ECSC Pro
Opening day of the World Surf League (WSL) Coastal Edge ECSC Pro produced by the Virginia Beach Jaycees, a Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000,...

ASM Staff
Aug 23, 2023


"The Local's Contest": Winners Crowned At The 3rd Annual SEV Chamber of Commerce Surf Contest
"Have fun, this a local's contest!" This line reverberated over the loudspeaker just before the horn sounded to start the 3rd Annual SEV...

Bailey Ann Kaiser
Aug 21, 2023


Attention Surfers, Watermen and BeachGoers: We've Got a Puffin For You
I'll be honest: I've never been a koozie guy. It's not that I had anything against them. Anytime I was handed a koozie at a public event,...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Aug 20, 2023


Experience Surf Therapy in New Smyrna Beach with Oceans of Hope
At each of the many tents at the 3rd annual SEV Chamber of Commerce, you could meet and talk with community members for hours — and get...

Cash Lambert
Aug 20, 2023
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