The Hainan Open: Local-engagement, growth, and surf culture in China

Surfpolitik

The Hainan Open: Local-engagement, growth, and surf culture in China

Surfpolitik
Clifton Evers

China has been called the sleeping tiger of Asia. At present surfing companies are making a concerted push into China hoping to awaken the beast and create a new surfing market. Yet it's proving to be more difficult than first thought. Australian surfer and expat Clif Evers reports from the Hainan Open.

Quiksand!

Surfpolitik

Quiksand!

Surfpolitik
Phil Jarratt

When Quiksilver, Inc co-founder Bob McKnight finally retires on Friday after 38 years in the top job, aggrieved shareholders would like to breathe a collective sigh of relief and wait for the new broom to sweep the once-great brand back to profit. But it ain’t gonna happen.