Surfing
GQ Sports
The Incredible Story of the Lifeguard Who Won the Biggest Surf Competition in the World
Earlier this year, a North Shore local named Luke Shepardson paddled out during his break and won the most prestigious big-wave competition on the planet, beating some of surfing’s brightest stars. So we went to Hawaii to figure out how Luke pulled off the damn near impossible.
By Gabriella Paiella
Photography by Arto Saari
GQ Sports
The 18 Best Live Sports Experiences on Earth
From a medieval horse race in Siena to a breathtakingly beautiful ultramarathon in a small French village, consider this the ultimate travel bucket list.
By The Editors of GQ
Wellness
The Real-Life Diet of Pro Surfer Nathan Florence, Who Runs on Raw Fish
The younger Florence brother caught up with GQ about poké, big waves, and sibling rivalry.
By Jon Gugala
Wellness
The Real-Life Diet of Kelly Slater, Who Thinks Everyone Should Be in Therapy
The greatest surfer of all time caught up with GQ wellness columnist Joe Holder about mental and physical health at age 50, his personal nutrition bible, and why he still has the drive to take a shot at Olympic gold.
By Joe Holder
GQ Sports
The Greatest Living Antiheroes in Sports
From Iverson and Kyrgios to Vick and Zidane, we present the greatest male renegades, rebels, and mavericks in global sports.
By The Editors of GQ
Wellness
You Can Choose to Enjoy Getting Pummeled, and Other Lessons From Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara
The man who's ridden some of the world's biggest waves talked to GQ about his new HBO documentary, manifesting, and why he's “not an adrenaline junkie.”
By Clay Skipper
GQ Sports
Why Working Out With Other People Is So Powerful
During the isolation of the past year, we learned something fundamental about wellness: gathering to work out (and play) is incredible for the body and soul—and might help change the world for the better.
By Chris Gayomali
Photography by Danielle Levitt
Lifestyle
Welcome to "Cold Hawaii," Denmark's Unlikely Surf Town
It might not be Pipeline, and you'll need a thick wetsuit, but trust us: This surf spot is heating up.
By Mary Holland
Photo Essays
Scenes from Canada's Super-Scenic, All-Female Surfing Competition
Hitting the waves in Tofino.
By Ryan Struck
Advice for Aging
Surf Legend Laird Hamilton Shares 6 Fitness Hacks to Stay in Shape and Feel Great as You Age
How to maximize your abs and minimize your pain.
By Clay Skipper
The Good Life
The Very Wavy World of John John Florence, the Best Surfer on the Planet
An epic hang with the 24-year-old surf champ at his compound on Oahu’s North Shore.
By Zach Baron
Photography by Mark Mahaney
Culture
The Real-Life Diet of Kai Lenny, Stand-Up Paddleboarder and Taco Bell Fiend
Surf and turf.
By Luke Darby
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Style
Stylish Things Every Surfer Should Own (According to an Actual Surfer)
Tyler Jorgenson of Wax Surf Co shares his essentials.
By Megan Gustashaw
Fitness
The Real-Life Diet of Laird Hamilton, Surf Icon and Nutrition Nerd
Professional athletes don't get to the top by accident. It takes superhuman levels of time, dedication, and focus—and that includes paying attention to what they put in their bellies. In this series, GQ takes a look at what pro athletes in different sports eat on a daily basis to perform at their best. Here's a look at the unorthodox diet of big-wave legend Laird Hamilton.
By Luke Darby
Fitness
The Real-Life Diet of Pro Surfer John John Florence
Professional athletes don't get to the top by accident. It takes superhuman levels of time, dedication, and focus—and that includes paying attention to what they put in their bellies. In this series, GQ takes a look at what pro athletes in different sports eat on a daily basis to perform at their best. Here's a look at the diet of 23-year-old surf prodigy John John Florence.
By Chris Gayomali
Culture
This Surfing Movie Has Quite Possibly the Most Beautiful Trailer Ever
Huge hype for huge sensation John John Florence
By Clay Skipper
The Most Death-Defying Outdoor Experiences in California
In California there’s no shortage of great outdoor spaces where adrenaline junkies can get their fix. Whether you want to chase 60-foot waves or you’re looking for a real “Top Gun” experience, here are 10 of the best spots to feed any adventure-seeker
Culture
Pro Surfer Attacked by Two Sharks During Competition, Somehow Came Away Unharmed
How many times do sharks have to warn us that the ocean is an unsafe hell-hole?
By Jack Moore