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31 March, 2016 - Following a string of accolades from film festivals and screenings around the world, the highly anticipated documentary, The Wave I Ride: Paige Alms’ Story, will finally be available for all to enjoy. The 70-minute documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker Devyn Bisson will debut on all major on demand platforms on April 29th.

The film chronicles the life of Maui charger Paige Alms, one of only a handful of female surfers in the world risking their lives to ride massive death-defying waves.

Rip Curl in hot water over garment sourcing in North Korea....

20 February, 2016 - The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that surf wear giant Rip Curl used workers in appalling conditions to make some of their 2015 winter line of clothing.

The Fairfax Media investigation puts into question Rip Curl’s garment sourcing practices at the Taedonggang Clothing Factory in North Korea.

The Sydney Morning Herald said that workers in North Korea are routinely exploited. “North Korean defectors have told investigators from NGOs, including Human Rights Watch, that employees are forced to work long hours with minimal or sometimes no pay. Workers who do not obey orders are imprisoned in work camps.”

When Fairfax Media informed Rip Curl of the practices in North Korea used to make thier clothing, the company's chief financial officer Tony Roberts released a statement that said the firm "takes its social compliance obligations seriously".

Rip Curl said the issue was the fault of a subcontractor who used the unauthorized facility.

11 January, 2016 - ISPO’s Cold Water Surf platform returns for its second edition, to provide associated brands with the only b2b community platform for surfing in Europe.

The Cold Water Surf platform is one of the newest of the action sports platforms at ISPO, and in its first outing in 2015 it proved to be a great success. Everyone from photographers, athletes, brands, retailers and media met at the platform each day to enjoy presentations, discussions and to network between meetings.

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