25. Surf Extravaganza Playa del Ingles... - On the 27th August 2011 history was made in Playa del Ingles with the first ever initiation in surfing extravaganza, available free to all children in the area of San Bartolome de Tirajana and organised by Concejalía de Turismo y de Deportes of the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Tirajana with the collaboration of the surf schools Surf Gran Canaria and Surf Canaries and Stand Up Paddle School Second Reef, supported by Cruz Roja and the Policía Local..

24. Surfing - The Privileged Sport - From the accounts of Captain James Cook, to the Gran Canarian hippy surfers of the 1960s, here is a quick look at the history of surfing over the years and it's impact on the island...

23. A quick guide to how to predict weather on Gran Canaria - As surfers, we have to also be part time meteorologists to be able to predict the waves and the winds on the island to know where to surf on any one time. You may visit a beach everyday of the year but you can guarrentee that if there are any waves of any quality, there will suddenly be surfers there. Where did thay come from? How did they know that the waves would arrive?

22. "Promesas" Youth Surf Contest in Arucas, North Gran Canaria - Canarian Youth Circuit SHARK-Costa Arucas, presented by Club Oleaje. The weekend of the 23rd/24th July 2011 saw the Promesas Youth Surf Contest that had been postponed from two weeks earlier due to heavy surf conditions...

21. Surfing, Another Way to Appreciate the Canary Islands: 1st Expo, 2011 - On the 12th April 2011, the very first exposition of "Surf, another way to enjoy the Canaries" was held in Las Palmas...

20. Ardiel Jimenez: Pro Surfer Interview - ARDIEL JIMENEZ is one of the most representative figures of Bodyboarding in the world. And did you know that he is not just from Gran Canaria, but from Maspalomas?!

19. Gran Canaria proves once again that it is the Hawaii of the Atlantic... - On the North West coast of Gran Canaria near Galdar, 16 of the best bodyboarders in the world converged to challenge each other and Mother Nature at what was historically the first event of its kind held here in the Canary Islands; The “Wild Wild Wave El Fronton Invitational”...

18. Do you have what it takes to be a Surf Instructor? - It seems like a glamorous job, right? “Surf Instructor” just sounds exotic and a lot of fun. Having a trainee instructor over from the UK completing her practice hours with us at Surf Canaries Surf School, it gives the Canary News readers an insight into what it takes to become a surf instructor...

17. Big Swell October 2010 - October the 8th , 9th and 10th saw by far the biggest waves on Gran Canaria in quite some time. Here is a surfer's perspective of the week running up to that weekend and how it all unfolded.

16. Surf Canaries' Beach Safety Tips - As easter is here and we are going to use the beach more and more, it is very important to stay safe - so here are SURF CANARIE'S BEACH SAFETY TIPS:

15. Surfrider Foundation Europe comes to Arguineguin … and they need you! - For the fifteenth year running, Surfrider Foundation Europe is organising the “Ocean Initiatives”, a major eco-friendly event devoted to the protection of our coastline, lakes and rivers and this year we will be involved right here in Arguineguin and in San Andres in the north of the island. recent years surfing has increased in popularity with thousands of surfers visiting the Canary Islands each year to enjoy some of the best surfing in the world....

14. The Pros Come to Town... - The PWA Windsurf Grand Slam, Pozo Izquierdo, 2008: New champions, bigger moves and even the first contest attempt at a Triple Forward Roll, which has rocked the windsurf world...

13. The PWA Windsurf Grand Slam, Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria - What is described as ‘The Wimbledon' of the PWA Windsurf World Tour circuit, Pozo shows...

12. Tim Boal Clinches ASP 5 STAR ISLAS CANARIAS OCEAN&EARTH PRO - Tim Boal, 27 from France won the Islas Canarias Ocean & Earth Pro over rookie goofy-footer Jesse Mendes, 17 from Brazil in a closely fought out 35-minute final at the right-hand point break, El Confital. We witnessed an intense final day with Boal dominating his three heat performances to claim the 2010 title.

11. How to Get in Shape FOR the Beach, ON the Beach - At this time every year, people join gyms to attempt to get fit in time for summer, when really all this can be done in the pleasanter and cheaper surroundings of the beach...

10. Isidoro, The Arguineguin Surfing Legend - In every surf spot in the world there are ‘local' surfers, those who have surfed there all their lives and have lived through all the experiences the surf spot has had to offer. Here in Arguineguin, the undisputed local is Isidoro...

9. Save the Waves... - On the 25 th and 26 th of February, Tenerife was lucky enough to celebrate the 1 st International Conference of the Protection of Waves and Coastline.

8. Why Surfing in Gran Canaria May Have Cost Me My Bachelorhood - finding classic waves, amazing scenery, and possibly the sound of wedding bells...

7. Top Beaches in Gran Canaria - Here is the Surf Canaries Surf School guide to the best beaches on the island...

6. Beach Clean 2008 - The Surf Rider Foundation organised an international beach clean involving surf clubs from all over Europe. The idea of this is to increase international awareness of beach contamination...

5. Junior Surfing WHO WANTS THEIR KID TO BE A SURFER DUDE?! In this article, Surf Canaries' Daniel Alcock explains to parents why we shouldn't try to keep our kids out of the water, but to encourage them to get involved, even just to try the sport...

4. A Weekend in the Life of a Surfer - Every once in a while, the south of the island plays host to incredible waves and the surf circus comes to town...

3. How To Stand on a Surfboard - In this edition of RTN my kids and I will be teaching you how to stand up on a surfboard, in the comfort of your own home!

2. Surfin' Gran Canaria - "Where are the waves here mate?" is a question often asked by tourists when they see our surf school in Puerto Rico. By looking over our tranquil tourist beaches in the south, it is difficult to imagine why Gran Canaria has achieved the nick-name "Hawaii of the Atlantic". However...

1. Surf Experience - In recent years surfing has increased in popularity with thousands of surfers visiting the Canary Islands each year to enjoy some of the best surfing in the world....