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| LATEST PHOTOS
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When the surf conditions here in the Caribbean finally got off the steroids they’d been on so far this season the region’s surfers went back to basics and just kept on charging.
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Intro and photos by John S. Callahan
Audio captions by Erwan Simon, Holly Beck, Emiliano Cataldi, and Sam Bleakley
Globe-trotting surf photographer, John S. Callahan, takes us once again into Haiti with an eclectic group of international surfers and uncovers the wealth of surf on the country’s south coast.
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When 2009 ended with such a flurry of waves surfers around the Caribbean weren’t sure that the first few days of 2010 could deliver similar goods. Little did they know what awaited them as the New Year dawned.
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In the wake of the tragic and catastrophic earthquake that leveled Port Au Prince last week, Surf Caribe is taking this opportunity to re-post our first Haiti Travel Photo Feature with links to places our users can go online to help support the relief effort there.
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By Ivan Herrera/marrullos.com
Photos by Alex Saint-Hilaire
Three stalwart surfers from the Dominican Republic strike out to tap a newly discovered wave in one of the deepest parts of Hispañola.
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| FEATURES
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By Marta Garraus
One of Isabela, Puerto Rico’s newest favorite sons counts on faith in himself and the support of friends and family to attack some of the Caribbean’s finest surf.
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By Steve Fitzpatrick
Despite having the odds stacked against him, this Trinidad & Tobago local has risen to the top of his league to become one of his island nation’s most recognized athletes.
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By Marta Garraus
With barely four winter surf seasons on which to lean, this country girl has managed to break all the stereotypes in applying a unique self-confidence and aplomb to the act of riding waves.
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By Steve Fitzpatrick
Mothers have a special relationship with their children, so it’s not much of a surprise when they have a big impact on the course of an athlete’s life. Gaby Escudero is no exception.
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By Marta Garraus
Since Blue Crush hit the silver screen the number of girls taking to the waves has increased exponentially. But if you want to find Caribbean gal who surfs for all the right reasons, look no further than Aguadilla’s Liza Cabán.
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| VIDEOS
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Producciones Burracas brings us this splice of action from Puerto Rico's west coast through the first half of the '09/'10 winter surf season.
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In an era of air conditioned luxury boat trips complete with gourmet food, Blue Ray DVD on large format flatscreen TV’s, and in-room Playstation, one intrepid Caribbean surfer leads a down and dirty assault on the world’s most bountiful wave garden.
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Jonathan "Cholo" Alayón brings Surf Caribe this short edit of the mayhem in Aguadilla on Monday, December 28th, including the only watershots, still or video, captured during the entire swell.
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Salva Tres Palmas tells the story of the environmental victory that gave life to the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, the first marine reserve on the main island of Puerto Rico.
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From Trinidad filmmaker, James O'Connor, comes this second trailer for his documentary project about local Balandra surfer Chris Dennis' quest to crack the top 100 competitors on the 2010 WQS tour.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS
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| Puerto Rico Surfing Federation Elections | | Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:30 PM | Parque Muñoz Rivera
Parada 8
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| | Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit Event | | Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:00 AM | Domes Beach
Rincon, Puerto Rico |
| | SVA Arts Abroad Action Surf Photography Workshop With Art Brewer | | Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Rincón, Puerto Rico |
| | McDonalds Longboard Championship Finals | | Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM | La Ocho
El Escambron
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| NEWS
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Words and photos by Billy Wilmot, JSA President
Four of the Caribbean’s up-and-coming surfers receive significant recognition from the sport’s top organizing body for amateurs.
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Words and photos by Hector “Pajaro” Valle
The hills of Guajataca combine with Newton’s gravity to once again provide world class conditions for this highly anticipated yearly event.
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Story & photos by Billy Wilmot
The new year gets off to a competitive start on the island of Jamaica with the first installment of their national contest series.
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By Steve Fitzpatrick
Surf Caribe and Medalla Light come together to deliver the $1,000 prize to the winner of the three month, three minute Medalla Light Video Challenge
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By Juan Palerm
Photos and captions by Steve Fitzpatrick
In the second edition of this event, the longboard community comes together at one of the island’s premiere logging venues to share some waves and good vibes in more of a battle for bragging rights than anything else.
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| TRAVEL
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By Steve Fitzpatrick
Photos and audio commentary by Otto Flores & Matthew Pappas
Join Boricua charger Otto Flores on a visit to the often unseen side of Bali, beyond the waves and into the rich culture for which Indonesia is known.
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Photos by Alberto Vincenti
Audio captions by Charlie Ramírez
With the summer doldrums in full swing and hurricane season not really delivering two Puerto Rican locals head to the original Central American getaway and one of the world’s longest waves.
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Intro by Steve Fitzpatrick
Audio captions by Greg Baez, Gustavo Betancourt, and Carlos Martel
To counteract the Caribbean’s summer flatness, three Puerto Rican locals strike out on the travel trail and share their experiences with Surf Caribe.
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By William “Chino” Sue-A-Quan (www.wowsurfingschool.com)
With the heat of summer bearing down on the Caribbean a regional standout opts for greener pastures south of the border and hits paydirt with a week of extremely long pointbreak waves in water as warm as a bathtub.
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Story by Billy "Mystic" Wilmot
Photos by Steve Fitzpatrick
It's only been in the last decade that Jamaica has become a destination for great surf. But that doesn't mean that there hadn't been a local crew surfing there for decades. Local surfer, musician, actor, guest house owner, Jamaican Surfing Association president, and all-around good bredren, Billy "Mystic" Wilmot, offers this brief history.
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| THE TOOL BOX
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Rob Machado signature REEF redemption sandal
Rob challenged Reef to make his signature sandal as sustainable as possible without sacrificing our famous fit, quality and comfort.
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The Reef Vision Sandal
The Reef Vision Sandal is a sport driven sandal created for the customer who desires an extremely light & comfortable sandal that's complete with anatomical arch support.
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New Product Review: New Boardshorts by Volcom
Dingo Checkburst Mod - Cyan (CBN)
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New Product Review: New Boardshorts by Volcom
Bruce Annihilator Mod - Stone Camo (STC)
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Story and photos by Steve Fitzpatrick
Set it up with a solid first turn.
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