EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Weekly surf news roundup: Shark chase. Sharks at comps. Lakey wins. Steph last?! Wave pools rising. Legends remembered.
from The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast
It's super sharky this week. 🦈 Shark chase, not a sighting A foil surfer off Santa Barbara was chased by a shark that matched his speed and turns for minutes, turning a casual session into a full-on ocean sprint. 🦈 Sharks now attend competitions A shark sighting paused the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach for 24 hours, proving even surf contests answer to the ocean. No wait, it's back. 🏆 Lakey Peterson is back back Lakey Peterson won the Margaret River Pro with a last-minute score, jumping into a tie for first on the Championship Tour. 😬 Steph Gilmore…dead last?! Stephanie Gilmore is currently at the bottom of the rankings after two losses, in a format that leaves little room to ease back in. 🌊 Florida builds its own waves Florida's first major surf park is underway, promising consistent, customizable waves in a state better known for waiting than riding. 🏛️ Surf history, now on display A new museum in West Palm Beach is opening with over 100 boards and a century of surf history, spotlighting Florida's surprisingly deep roots in the sport. 🕊️ Aloha spirit, embodied Paul Strauch has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape modern surfing and define what people mean by "Aloha spirit." 🎙️ The king, speaking for himself Duke Kahanamoku appears in a resurfaced 1966 interview, offering a rare, firsthand glimpse into the origins of modern surfing.
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