Weekly surf news roundup: River surfing injuries. Burnout in British surfing. Munich's wave returns. Surf films go to Cannes. episode artwork

EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 6 MIN

Weekly surf news roundup: River surfing injuries. Burnout in British surfing. Munich's wave returns. Surf films go to Cannes.

from The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

In this week's surf news roundup: 🌊 Surfer nearly loses leg after river surfing wipeout What initially seemed like a minor fall at Boise Whitewater Park turned into a rare medical emergency requiring emergency surgery and a long recovery. 😮‍💨 Eight-time English surfing champion opens up about burnout Lucy Campbell says years of nonstop competition, travel and pressure eventually left her bedridden and unable to surf for weeks. 🏞️ Munich's famous river wave is back The iconic Eisbach wave has officially reopened after disappearing during maintenance and following months of controversy and safety concerns. 🎬 Surf-themed animated film to open Cannes Critics' Week "In Waves", based on AJ Dungo's beloved graphic novel about surfing, love and grief, is heading to Cannes.

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