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Jake Howard

Jake Howard

Joined: Nov 13, 2023

With more than 25 years of writing about surfing, the ocean and action sports, Jake Howard continues to share stories, profiles and issues that shape the surfing world. One of the premier subject-matter experts in the field today, he's savvy in the ways of print, digital and social media, his breadth of work is expansive. Getting his start writing Surfline surf reports and recording the phone reports for 976-SURF in the late '90s, Jake served as the managing editor for Surfer Magazine in the early 2000s before moving on to launch RedBullSurfing.com and cover surfing for ESPN and the X Games. Over the years, Jake has also enjoyed time behind the edit desk at The Surfer's Journal, as well as the World Surf League, where he worked as the Senior Editor for a number of years. Beyond producing editorial content, Jake has served as a digital marketer and copywriter for iconic surf brands such as Quiksilver, Roxy and Rip Curl. Writing thousands of pages of copy for Surfline, he has deep SEO experience as well. The surf columnist for the San Clemente Times, Jake continues to dedicate himself to the culture and history of the sport through his involvement with the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente.

Watch: All The Highlights From The 2024 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal
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Watch: All The Highlights From The 2024 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

From Griffin Colapinto's near-perfect barrel in the final to Johanne Defay's backhand attack, here's the best of the best from Supertubos.

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California's Colapinto Takes Over World No. 1 In Statement-Making Portugal Win
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California's Colapinto Takes Over World No. 1 In Statement-Making Portugal Win

The United States' Griffin Colapinto, France’s Johanne Defay come strong with clutch victories at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

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8x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore Inks Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Rip Curl
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8x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore Inks Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Rip Curl

Taking a break from the WSL Championship Tour in 2024, Gilmore and Rip Curl announce new, eight-year partnership.

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One Week, Two Epic Surf Sessions At Opposite Ends Of The Pacific Ocean
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One Week, Two Epic Surf Sessions At Opposite Ends Of The Pacific Ocean

From Cloudbreak in the South Pacific to Maverick's in the North, from boardshorts to wetsuits, it's been a heck of a week for those that chase swells.

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Kelly Slater Ditches Championship Tour, Chases Surf To Australia's Gold Coast
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Kelly Slater Ditches Championship Tour, Chases Surf To Australia's Gold Coast

A true surfer at heart, the 11-time world champ passed up work commitments to go score some seriously epic surf at Kirra.

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Watch: Big Wave Hero Peter Mel Scores Minute-Long Ride At Maverick's
Big Waves

Watch: Big Wave Hero Peter Mel Scores Minute-Long Ride At Maverick's

Known for his ability to put himself on the biggest waves at Mavericks, Mel just put together a remarkable, one-minute long ride at the Half Moon Bay big-wave break.

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Finals Day Locked In At MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Medina Makes Intentions Clear
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Finals Day Locked In At MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Medina Makes Intentions Clear

Three-time world champ Gabriel Medina leads the charge at Supertubos as contenders Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing look to keep the pace.

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Session Of The Year Comes To Cloudbreak: "It Doesn't Get Any Better"
Big Waves

Session Of The Year Comes To Cloudbreak: "It Doesn't Get Any Better"

Featuring an all-star cast of surfers from around the world, Fiji showed just how good it can get with a perfect, 20-foot day at Cloudbreak.

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World Title Favorites Dodge Elimination On High-Stakes Day In Portugal
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World Title Favorites Dodge Elimination On High-Stakes Day In Portugal

Griffin Colapinto, Gabriel Medina survive pressure-filled elimination round at MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

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World Champ Marks Sets Pace In Portugal With Blistering Backhand Barrage
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World Champ Marks Sets Pace In Portugal With Blistering Backhand Barrage

Quarterfinalists locked in at MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal as defending world champ Caroline Marks makes her intentions clear.

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Gallery: Big Wave Women Take On Hawaii Outer Reef In Red Bull Magnitude
Big Waves

Gallery: Big Wave Women Take On Hawaii Outer Reef In Red Bull Magnitude

Showcasing the commitment of some of the hardest charging women in the world, highlights from a solid day on the Oahu's North Shore.

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10 Photos That Tell The Story Of Day One At The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal
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10 Photos That Tell The Story Of Day One At The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Stop number three of the 2024 WSL Championship Tour just landed in Peniche, Portugal, and the early-round drama has already started.

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