Its great fun spending hour after hour on the web checking out different surfers websites and fidning out whats going on in the surfing world. We've listed our Top 10 surfer websites and surfer blogs below. Hope you enjoy them!
Mick Fanning, www.mickfanning.com
2009's ASP world champion Mick Fanning has a slick website that gives a well rounded presentation of this brilliant surfer. Photos, tour updates, interviews and more, Fanning's site gives you the chance to keep up to speed with his tour plight. Just give him some time off from updating between tours.
Joel Parkinson, www.joelparko.com
Parko and his team does a great job of updating the website with video diaries of Joel and his life. Whether it's on the ASP tour or simply life at home in Oz, Parko's site is fresh, entertaining and interactive. Parko often writes his blogs and regularly gives insights into the highs and lows of life on the tour.
Kelly Slater, www.kellyslater.com
Here's a bit of a cheeky website, there is a homepage, but it simply gives you the choice as to where you'd like to be redirected to. Myspace, Facebook, twitter or Quiksilver's own Slater mini-site. You can follow Kelly's wanderings and see the latest info on his recent projects.... just through other sites.
Stephanie Gilmore, http://stephgilmore.blogspot.com/
Random, lighthearted and fun, x3 world champion Stephanie Gilmore's blogspot gives a glimpse into her life around the globe. Truly girlie, with fashion ideas, nights out and lots of links and clips of what she likes. Gilmore's blog is pretty different to the men's polished sites, but it is full of character and is a good laugh.
Laird Hamilton, www.lairdhamilton.com
Laird Hamilton's name is forever linked with big wave riding, tow in surfing and now stand-up paddle boarding. His website is frequently updated with his surf exploits, his own range of equipment and his watermen friends. Hamilton's website also provides useful information on how to choose a SUP (Standup Paddle) board and how to ride it well. The site is often updated by his wirf and former Olympic Beach Volleyball champion Gabby Reece
Kassia Meador, www.kassiameador.com
This elegant longboarder has branched out from surfing, and now not only models for Roxy, but is a TV host and presenter. Check out her blog for updates on the countries she visits and her adventures in and out of the water.
Maya Gabeira, www.mayagabeira.com.br
This stand out big wave surfer from Brazil has taken the sport by storm. Her bilingual website provides a quick look at her life and the massive waves she takes on and dominates.
Rob Machado, www.robmachado.com
Known for his massive hair, love of Indo and for voicing a penguin version of himself in “Surf's Up”, Machado's website is a collection of photos, links and clips that encompass his way of life. Oh and you can also buy all things Machado if you so desire.
Lee-Ann Curren, http://leeanncurren.blogspot.com
Following on in the footsteps of her famous father, Lee-Ann has newly qualified for the 2010 women's ASP tour. This Biarritz local regularly updates her blog with her trips and what inspires her to surf.
Aritz Aranburu, http://aritzaranburu.com/blog/
Representing the progressive euroforce of surfers, Aritz's blog is in Spanish yet translates well for those of us who don't speak his native Basque or Spanish. His blog is full of great videos from his recent surf trips. He is from the lively surf town of Zarautz, one of our most popular Surfing Holidays destinations in Spain
The Top 10 Surfer Websites and Blogs
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