We are the recently formed Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka. Our mission and purpose is to create, for the first time in our history, a national body that will oversee and govern the development of the sport of surfing in Sri Lanka for all men and women.
We face a unique situation in that we must unite several cultures, religions and languages into our quest to become a surfing nation. Not an easy task, but one that we feel is worthwhile in order to create a sustainable, active, responsible and competitive future for present and future generations of Sri Lankan surfers.
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Local Surfers featured on Sunday Observer
Monday, October 24th, 2011The Surfers of Sri Lanka still have a long way to go. However with determination and courage we will strive to reach to the top. Nilma Dole of the Sunday Observer writes,
Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . A Voice!
Saturday, October 1st, 2011. . . . . . . . . for it to run, . . . . . . . . . for surfing to develop in Sri Lanka, . . . . . . . . . Surfers and Surf Clubs need to look further than the waves in front of them! Sri Lanka’s [...]
ISA training for Sri Lanka Surfers!
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011ARUGAM BAY SURFERS WITH ISA OFFICIAL ADRIAN SORATI (Photo courtesy/copyright of AiyaSurfPhotography) Ten of Sri Lanka’s top surfers and members of Arugam Bay Surf Club received formal ISA (International Surfing Association) Training following the Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2011 Surf Event in Arugam Bay. The young talented surfers were trained by the ISA’s Coaching & [...]
Sri Lanka’s National Champion
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011Asanka – Sri Lanka National Champion 2011 (Photo courtesy/copyright AiyaSurfPhotography) Sri Lanka’s top surfer, Asanka, receives the National Champion’s trophy from sponsor Ajaiy Virr Singh of Arugam Bay Beach Wear. Asanka was a late entry into the competition following encouragement by Paddle4Relief’s Founder, Tim Tanton who supplied Asanka with a brand new 6-1 Quiver. Huge thanks [...]
Surfing in Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka) – Lucy Calder heads to the south east coast of Sri Lanka to check out the surf
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Arugam Bay insight…
Arugam Bay Surf Club
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010The story of how the surf club at one of the world’s best surf breaks is striving to overcome a checkered history of conflict and natural disaster. Five years after the tsunami, the WQS arrived in Sri Lanka. Meet the local surfers who put the pros to the test at Arugam Bay Surf Club.
Youngsters from Arugam Bay swap fishing for surfing
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010From fighting the waves to riding them By M Naushad Amit Sri Lanka has some excellent up-and-coming professionals in the sports field who are making a name for themselves as players, trainers and coaches. Cricket and rugby top the list while many in the track and field sports have also come into the limelight recently. [...]
Indola Sports
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010(Photo courtesy of Peter Rob-o) Indola Sports sponsored the very first WQS Sri Lanka Trials Surfing Event held in Arugam Bay, on the 16th and 17th June 2010. Indola Sports’ Sales Manager, Rebecca Palmer, attended the competition that was organised by the Arugam Bay Surf Club in association with the Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka. [...]
Sri Lanka Day 1 Highlights
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Day 1 highlights from the UK pro surf champion of champion contest. Lots of local wildcard action and an interview with Paddle4relief founder Tim Tanton.
