Surfing

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.

Sally jumps off her board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California.
"Incorporate the power of the sea for people living with trauma." Dr. Ariel Ezra during HaGal Sheli activity.

New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy

A lifeguard and a NSW Police boat patrol Coogee Beach following a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026.

Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack

Yaron Waksman, Co-Founder and CEO of HaGal Sheli (My Wave)

At 'Post' conference, HaGal Sheli CEO highlights surf therapy's role in national recovery


Catching the wave

HaGal Sheli in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam teaches at-risk youth how to surf.

HaGal Sheli in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam teaches at-risk youth how to surf.

Swimming nationals end on a high with Israeli record

Or Sabatier set the only national record in a non-relay swim at the five-day event at Wingate.

Israeli swimmer Or Sabatier.

Double glory for Eilat surfers

“It is always great to win the national championships, especially at home.”

Wind surfer Shahar Zubari

Getting Tel Aviv on board

Meet Dorian ‘Doc’ Paskowitz, the Texas native who brought surfing to the Holy Land

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