The 1980s were a loud, in-your-face era marked by rock ’n’ roll attitude, polychromatic confidence and cocksure power-of-suggestion. Some would call it “gaudy.” Others would just call it “fun.” It ...

The Indian Ocean does not need much convincing to put on a show. But for one week each September, it outdoes itself. At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the Surfing Champions Trophy is ...

Practically on cue, a rainstorm descended upon Sultans during the last five-or-so minutes of the Maldives Surfing Championships Trophy event final. Heavy squalls. Serious wind. Not ideal conditions.