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ISA Welcomes its 71st Member Nation, Liberia

Liberia Becomes the Ninth ISA Member Nation From the African Continent

Liberia is working toward a future removed from its troubled past - and doing so, partly, through surfing.

Eight years removed from its last civil war, the country has a growing tourism industry, part of which circulates around its 350 miles of pristine, white-sand coastline in Western Africa. It was for that reason and the hope of continuing to increase surfing's presence in the country that it applied and was accepted to become the ISA's 71st Member Nation.

Ten Things You Need to Know About the Nicaragua ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

With the fifth edition of the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship set to begin in Nicaragua on July 14, there is a lot to begin to think about. The event will feature many of the best over-35-year-old surfers from outposts around the world who will be seeking individual and team glory.

Colorado Will be the Wave of the World Masters Surfing Championship

The World-Class Beachbreak Offers Barrels and Long Lefts and Rights

After weeks of analyzing swell charts and considering weather patterns, the decision was made for the Nicaragua ISA World Masters Surfing Championship to be run in the world-class beachbreak waves at Colorado Beach at Hacienda Iguana.

Hawaiian Governor Honors the Victorious Team of ISA World Juniors

Last Thursday, May 11 the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship's Gold Medal Team of Hawaii was welcomed by the state's Governor, Neil Abercrombie.

The squad of 12 surfers and three coaches was crowned champion of the world's biggest and most important under-18 surfing competition on April 22 in Panama's Playa Venao.

Anticipation Begins For 2013 as Historic and Record-Breaking Event in Panama Comes to a Close

Team Hawaii Wins its First Team Gold Since 2005

The medals have been awarded, t-shirts and hats exchanged between athletes and coaches from different countries, and the board bags have been packed for the long commutes home. The line-up at Playa Venao is back to its quiet, picturesque self. Eight days have come and gone and the 2012 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong is just a memory.

Nicaragua to Host 2012 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

Event Will Be the Country's First Time Hosting a Surfing World Championship

After months of searching and considering bids, the ISA has announced that the fifth edition of the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship will take place in the land of constant offshore winds: Nicaragua. The event will run from July 14-22, which is during the country's Veranillo, or "little summer," a time known for favorable winds and great waves.

ISA Announces Election of Two Vice Presidents During Members Meeting in Panama

Some big ISA decisions were made in a small town in Panama on Monday evening. With 31 ISA National Federations (NF) in town for the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Presented by Billabong, the NF presidents, or their designated proxies, gathered for the Biennial General Meeting in Pedasi to determine who would fill two Vice President positions on the ISA Executive Committee.

ISA Judging & Officiating Course Schedule 2012

ISA Judging & Officiating Course Schedule 2012

ISA Coaching & Instructing Course Schedule 2012

ISA Coaching & Instructing Course Schedule 2012

Alfred Lomax is the country's first surfer and the two-time national champion. The 2010 trophy was branded using a metal bucket handle that was heated in a coal fire. Photo: Sean Brody/Surf Resource Network
Alfred Lomax is the country's first surfer and the two-time national champion. The 2010 trophy was branded using a metal bucket handle that was heated in a coal fire. Photo: Sean Brody/Surf Resource Network
One of the most decorated surfers in ISA Masters competition with four gold medals, Puerto Rico´s Juan Ashton will be aiming to continue his medal winning streak in Nicaragua. Photo: ISA/Billy Watts
One of the most decorated surfers in ISA Masters competition with four gold medals, Puerto Rico´s Juan Ashton will be aiming to continue his medal winning streak in Nicaragua. Photo: ISA/Billy Watts
The peaks along Playa Colorado at Hacienda Iguana offer left- and right-hand options, with barrels and sections for big turns or the occasional aerial. Photo: NicaSurfing.com/ Matt Belvins
The peaks along Playa Colorado at Hacienda Iguana offer left- and right-hand options, with barrels and sections for big turns or the occasional aerial. Photo: NicaSurfing.com/ Matt Belvins
Hawaiian Governor Abercrombie with the Golden Team Hawaii. Photo: Hawaii Surf Team
Hawaiian Governor Abercrombie with the Golden Team Hawaii. Photo: Hawaii Surf Team
After coming close so many times since 2005 (two Silver Medals, two Bronze Medals, two Copper Medals), Hawaii finally won another Gold. Photo: ISA/Rommel Gonzalez
After coming close so many times since 2005 (two Silver Medals, two Bronze Medals, two Copper Medals), Hawaii finally won another Gold. Photo: ISA/Rommel Gonzalez
The wave for the 2012 ISA Masters, Colorado is world-class, the water will be warm and the winds will be offshore
The wave for the 2012 ISA Masters, Colorado is world-class, the water will be warm and the winds will be offshore
The most successful women's surfer in the history of the sport, Layne Beachley (AUS), is the newest ISA Vice President. Photo: ISA/Watts
The most successful women's surfer in the history of the sport, Layne Beachley (AUS), is the newest ISA Vice President. Photo: ISA/Watts
Australasia
Australia
  • Ellie-Jean Coffey And TravelSIM Team Australia Win Silver At World Junior Titles
  • Surfing Australia's Camp Coastalwatch Paves The Way For Promising Juniors
  • Grommets Put Through Their Paces At Tyler Wright Surfing Australia Pro Surfer Camp
  • Blue Heelers Star Martin Sacks Joins Crew For Harley Ingleby Surfing Australia Longboard Camp
Dubai
  • Dubai-Based Surf School Hosts Inaugural Stand Up Paddling Event
New Zealand
  • King Kennings Crowned Champion
  • Double Defeat For Williams Ends New Zealand's Campaign
  • Hansen Claims The Lot At Rip Curl Pro
  • Teaching the Groms to Surf
  • Port Waikato Community Receive New Surfboards
  • Waiuku Schools Go Surfing
  • Surfing New Zealand and Hyundai Make Sport and Rec Awards Finals
Ellie Jean Coffey (AUS) won the Silver Medal in Panama. Photo: ISA/Parkin
Ellie Jean Coffey (AUS) won the Silver Medal in Panama. Photo: ISA/Parkin
The Sunset Classic was a huge success in Dubai
The Sunset Classic was a huge success in Dubai
Dune Kennings (NZL) is the newest King of the Groms. Photo: Surfing New Zeaand
Dune Kennings (NZL) is the newest King of the Groms. Photo: Surfing New Zeaand
Africa
South Africa
  • Lizzard Takes Team Event and Mike February wins two divisions in the BloodScan Industry Cup
  • Team SA Finishes 9th at DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
  • Memorial for David Lilienfeld - A Sad Day for Team SA at DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
Mike February won two divisions in the BloodScan Industry Cup. Photo: Surfing South Africa
Mike February won two divisions in the BloodScan Industry Cup. Photo: Surfing South Africa
Europe
Great Britain
  • Surfing GB and UK Pro Surf Association
South America
Argentina
  • Lucía Cosoleto Places 11th at the 2012 WJSC
  • Marcelo Rodriguez Tops the Podium at the Rip Curl Pro 2012
Chile
  • Heroes de Mayo to be Held in Iquique, May 19 to 21
Peru
  • Perú Places 7th in the 2012 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Uruguay
  • Iturria Wins the Third
Lucia Cosoleto is proving to be the best Argentinean Junior athlete. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
Lucia Cosoleto is proving to be the best Argentinean Junior athlete. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
The Peruvian Team placed 7th in Panama. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
The Peruvian Team placed 7th in Panama. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
Iturria won the third stage. Photo: USU
Iturria won the third stage. Photo: USU
Central America & Caribbean
Costa Rica
  • Jair Pérez Wins the Copa Coastal Supremacy in Perfect Waves
Trinidad and Tobago
  • The Surfing Association of Trinidad and Tobago Announces a New Managing Committee
Jamaica
  • 2012 Makka Pro is a Go!
Jair Pérez Wins the Copa Coastal Supremacy in Perfect Waves. Photo: Costa Rica Surfing Federation
Jair Pérez Wins the Copa Coastal Supremacy in Perfect Waves. Photo: Costa Rica Surfing Federation
Che Lovelace, the new President of the Trinidad and Tobago Surfing Association. Photo: ISA/Watts
Che Lovelace, the new President of the Trinidad and Tobago Surfing Association. Photo: ISA/Watts
North America
Hawaii
  • Team Hawaii Wins ISA World Championship Gold!
USA
  • Surfing America Prime Series Update
  • Upcoming: Surfing America USA Surf Team Fundraising Banquet
  • ISA Judging and Officiating Course
Team Hawaii won its second Gold Medal in Panama. Photo: ISA/Parkin
Team Hawaii won its second Gold Medal in Panama. Photo: ISA/Parkin
Other Important News
Save the Waves Coalition News

  • Santa Cruz Formally Dedicated as World Surfing Reserve
  • Life Is A Wave 2012
  • Film Festival - Call for Entries

SurfAid International News

  • Board Art Benefit San Francisco 
  • School Program Works With Kearny High 
  • Get on Board Trip to the Mentawai  

Surfrider Foundation News

  • After a 23 year fight, Ma'alaea on Maui is saved

The afternoon ceremony at Steamer Lane dedicating Santa Cruz. Photo: Howard Boots
The afternoon ceremony at Steamer Lane dedicating Santa Cruz. Photo: Howard Boots
Board art benefit San Francisco
Board art benefit San Francisco
Isa Ambassadors
2012 ISA Individual Scholarship Program Deadline Extended

The 2012 ISA Individual Scholarship Program has been extended due to revisions to the application requirements for all applicants.

In order to give all ISA Member Organizations a new chance to send candidates and also to improve the selection process for recipients, the ISA is extending the deadline for the 2012 Scholarship Program.

 

Juninho Urcia, five-time winner of the ISA Scholarship is now a respected Pro Surfer. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
Juninho Urcia, five-time winner of the ISA Scholarship is now a respected Pro Surfer. Photo: ISA/Rommel González
About the program
The ISA to proud to award academic surf scholarships to U18 junior surfers. The Individual Scholarship Program's main objective is to provide financial support to junior surfers who demonstrate an actual need, in order to facilitate an experience in surfing while encouraging the importance of education.

The money must be used to travel to surf contests, and/or upgrade their surfing equipment and to foster the junior surfer’s education.

Click here for more information

Isa Star
Boys Under 16 ISA World Champion, Kalani David

Hawaiian Kalani David won the Gold Medal in the Under 16 division of the DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfing Championship held last April in Panama.

Even at 14, his victory was no surprise for all those who knew him. Kalani has distinguished himself as a surfer and a skater ever since he learned to walk when he was 18 months old.

 

ISA World Champion Flying. Photo: ISA/RommelGonzález
ISA World Champion Flying. Photo: ISA/RommelGonzález