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Experience the thrill of sandboarding at the first European Sandboard Championship, held July 11-14, 2024 at Monte Kaolino, Hirschau, Germany. Organized by InterSands, this event marks a significant milestone in the world of sandboarding
Sandboarding offers an adrenaline rush like no other. Ride down steep sand dunes, harness gravity, and carve turns in stunning landscapes from deserts to coasts.
Sandboarding is a niche sport that has yet to gain worldwide recognition. While snowboarding has been present in the Olympics since 1998, its desert equivalent has yet to be included in the Games. That said, there are competitive sandboarding events held regurarly throughout the globe and even an annual Sandboarding…
A tourist from South Korea was killed in an accident at Te Paki Sand Dunes, in New Zealand's Northland region. On February 4th, 2019, Jin Chang Oh was sliding down the dunes on a sandboard when tragically hit by a tour bus and killed in front of his family. The…
Greece does not have any true deserts, but it is possible to practice sandboarding on the island of Lemnos in the North Aegen region, near the coast of Turkey. The Gomati Sand Dunes, located in an area that resembles a "mini desert", are free of vegetation and therefore suitable for…
In November 2022, Qatar has become the controversial host of the FIFA World Cup, attracting soccer fans from all over the world, while trying to establish itself as a tourist-friendly travel destinations for everyone. While football itself is not something you should be looking to practice under the Arabian heat,…
Clay Bertram may be one of Australia's youngest CEOs, and surely one of the very few "sand surfing entrepreneurs" out there. At the age of 11, Clay (or "Squid", as friends call him) followed the steps of his grandfather — retired cabinet maker John Bertram — in what turned out…
The sports industry worldwide faces major disruption due to the effects of global warming in the next decades, according to recent studies. Snowsports such as snowboarding, downhill skiing and sledding are likely to be most affected by climate change due to temperatures rising and glaciers shrinking in size. Nearly one…
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara desert. There are countless massive sand dunes where sand surfing can be practiced, albeit in somewhat remote locations of Algeria. Sand skiing near Djanet, Algeria. Photo courtesy of Olivier Lepetit. Algeria Sand Dunes…
The landlocked region of Gauteng in South Africa does not have any coastal dunes, but it is still possible to practice sand surfing at Mount Mayhem mine dumps, located in Boksburg about half a hour drive from Johannesburg and just outside of Benoni. Mount Mayhem Sandboarding. Sandboarding at Mt. Mayhem…