A NEW DYNASTY
Team USA Defeats Australia
With all of the confidence of a seasoned veteran organization, the newly formed PacSun USA Surf Team dismantled Team Australia yesterday in a scrimmage event
STANDING TALL
Legendary Shaper, Midget Smith, Battles Cancer
"When Midget first told me that he had cancer, it broke my heart. He's my favorite person in the whole world and the last person I would want this to happen to," said Andrew Loska, a close friend and shaping apprentice to Midget Smith.
BLOOD MONDAY
Rasta Confronts Dolphin Killers In Action
Less than 24 hours after professional surfer Dave Rastovich led an international group of over 30 surfers, celebrities, and musicians on a peaceful paddle-out ceremony to honor the more than 25,000 dolphins killed each year in Japan, fishermen in the tiny village of Taiji resumed the slaughter that had been delayed by the increased worldwide media attention.
OPEN SEASON
Hawaii Heats Up for Xcel Pro
It was day three of the Xcel Pro's holding period with a long range forecast of doom and gloom. It's been a rocky start to an already insanely sluggish early winter season so a barely head high swell meant the 24th annual event was dead ahead.
HIGH NOON AT KILLING COVE: Rasta And Crew Take A Stand
Acclaimed professional surfer and dolphin defender, Dave Rastovich, made a bold declaration against the ongoing commercial slaughter of dolphins in Japan by leading an international crew of surfers, musicians, actors and activists in a traditional surfing "paddle-out" ceremony to honor the memory of the thousands of dolphins killed each year at the notorious "killing cove" in Taiji Japan.
HIGH ROLLERS
Florida Wagers Big at Smith Hi-Roller Classic
Planning the dates to a surf contest and having good waves is always a game of odds, but it's literally a crap shoot with the SMITH HI-ROLLER events.
PRODIGIOUS ABSENCE
Hawaii Should Play Larger Role In Title Race
But let me tell you what should end: world surfing titles being decided anywhere but Hawaii.
SHARK SCARE
15 Ft. Tiger Clears Hawaiian Waters
Saturday, October 27, just a few minutes after noon, a large shark was sighted at the north shore surfing area known as Leftovers.
BUG'S EYE VIEW
Three Important Events Draw Near
A very important week in pro surfing is upon us. Events in three theatres, all weighted with potentially significant outcomes.
WOMEN'S PREVIEW
Peruvian Pits Await Women's Tour
Instead of a long layoff between the NAB Beachley Classic in Australia and the Hawaiian leg of the tour, the women are headed to Peru. Enter the Mancora Peru Classic.
BRAZIL PREVIEW
The Title Hangs In The Balance
Typically, the world title race comes down to Brazil. In the shifty beach breaks of Santa Catarina, the final portion of some world champion's efforts are realized.
BLOWING SMOKE: Assessing the Damage: A Swell Turned Sour
California is burning. It's a fact, and a difficult one to swallow at that, but as surfers we always tend to find our escape. It's in our nature, but at what point does that escapist tendency become a health risk?
VIRS & ROZSA WIN TRIFECTA
California Surf Series Ends with Bang
Adam Virs and Nick Rozsa win the 2007 Macy's Trifecta Surf Series after the Coldwater Classic.
THE DEVIL WINDS
So Cal Is Firing: Literally
While wave faces glow with trailing comets on their lips, and boards tuck beneath curtains in offshore sinews, the wind breathes fire atop the state...wildfire set the state ablaze from Malibu to San Diego causing more than 250,000 to evacuate their homes in search of safety.
SAVE THE CETACEANS
Rasta's Call To Action
Dave Rastovich is on a mission to save the whales and dolphins being poached in China. Join his mission by adding to the visual armor with the same message.
SLATER DETAINED
Kelly Taken In For Questioning During Tour In Israel
Police detained eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater early Saturday after a scuffle with photographers who were trying to take pictures of him with an Israeli supermodel, police said.
SURFING FOR PEACE:
Kelly Slater in True Championship Form
Kudos to Slater for following his heart and using the power of his stature to pursue a cause that promotes peace.
BUG'S EYE VIEW
Bobby And Steph Notch Wins; Tour Gets Heated
And so the Mick, Taj, Kelly caravan journeys on to Brazil for the next instalment of the Foster's ASP World Championship. With all three of them featuring in the major points at the Billabong Pro Mundaka, the race for World #1 continues.
SIGN HERE
Jordy Smith Signs Deal with O'Neill
As of Monday, October 22, an O'Neill logo will be emblazoned front and center on Smith's quiver. That's right folks, the hype is finally over. Smith has joined the O'Neill team with a rumored-to-be contract in the seven-figure range.
SAMAR SALINITY
Capitalizing on Typhoon Season in the Philippines
"Siargao was then - Samar is now." That's the word on the sand from crew who haunt the east coast of the Philippines during typhoon season, seeking out some of the world's best uncrowded tropical surfing conditions.