HELL OR HIGH WATER
Surf Culture Thrives In Big Easy
When Rob and Mary Carol Owen first debuted the New Orleans Surf Shop in December of 2004, they were met with a steady clientele of stoked locals and tourists. "Before Katrina, business was really good. We had created a place that we were proud of and people were really stoked on," recalled Rob.
US OPEN BLASTS OFF
Swell Fills In And Action Begins
The Honda U.S. Open of Surfing presented by O'Neill kicked off Round 2 competition this morning in improved two to four foot South swell at Huntington Beach Pier.
WOMEN'S LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Reflections on a Burgeoning Tour
Ah, Biarritz. Beaches lined with hoards of pasty Europeans in banana hammocks slathering massive quantities of sunscreen on one another bask in the smoky, cigarette-laden European air.
CLOSE ENCOUNTER
Two Paddleboarders Battle One Big Shark
It was, quite simply, a beautiful Sunday morning in coastal Los Angeles and an ideal morning for the annual Tommy Zahn Paddle Race - until the shark arrived.
TAJ TRAMPLES PACK
Burrow Wins 2007 Billabong Pro J Bay
After years of stabs and near misses, Taj Burrow claims his maiden J-Bay title.
SPEAK YOUR MIND!
Where Should Surf City USA Really Be? Vote Now!
So maybe Huntington Beach won the legal dispute granting it exclusive permission to use the moniker "Surf City USA," but what kind of salt does this ruling hold most salt-saturated community of all: the surfers? Maybe the courts got it right the first time, and Huntington should deservingly wear their badge with pride. But then again, maybe not. Which American city do you think is actually home to the most stoke in the US?
LIFE ROLLS ON
Athletes Celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
On Sunday, July 22, 2007, Life Rolls On (LRO) Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury (SCI), will host its single-largest fundraising event of the year, the 4th Annual Night By the Ocean Gala (NBTO) presented by Disaboom, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
MY BREASTS' KEEPER
Paris Hilton and Koby Abberton in Nip Slippage
Photos of Australian 'Bra Boy' Koby Abberton giving surfing lessons to Paris Hilton have, surprise surprise, made their way on to the internet. The best (or worst) of these photos shows Paris, in an apparent wardrobe malfunction, in full nip slippage. It's actually a new surf move, Paris is calling it a "Janet."
WOLFGANG BLOCH
The Exclusive SURFER Interview
Surf Artist Wolfgang Bloch spills it all for an exclusive interview after his recent gallery exhibit in Laguna Beach, CA.
Bovine Bonanza
Longhorns to Stampede US Open of Surf
Cowabunga dude. This year, during the US Open of Surfing, the corny vernacular often associated with surfing will literally come to life. The marketing geniuses (and it is genius) at the OC Fair and the US Open of Surfing plan to stage a cattle drive. That's right. Cattle. Hundreds of heads of cattle: Cows, bovine, steer, bulls, burgers, steaks, jerky, longhorns, and all the associated methane mixed in with our national surfing day of pride.
ROUND THREE STOMPS CLOSED
Bede and Adriano Advance at Billabong Pro
Foster's ASP World Tour surfers Bede Durbidge (AUS) and Adriano de Souza (BRA) have advanced to Round 4 of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay after winning their Round 3 heats today. The last two heats of Round 3 were wrapped up before the event was called off for the day.
PADDLING THE WEB
Paddleboard.com Hits the Inter Ocean
Paddleboarder.com Editor and Senior Editor at SURFER Magazine, Brad Melekian, discusses the launch of his new site.
BIRD SWOOPS DOWN
San Diego Legends Help Their Own
The seed of concern planted in Huffman by Caster's situation germinated into the Veteran Surfboard Builders Foundation (VSBF), a 501c tax deductable non-profit organization. "The VSBF is about helping out those individuals who have given their entire lives building surfboards," said Huffman.
REDLINING IT
Behind The Scenes Of YG3
Sean Doherty takes you on the set of YG3 as five surfers, four videographers, two photographers, two chaperones,and a surf forecaster take on the world.
ROUND THREE LIMPS ON
Frustration and Flatness Abound at J Bay
Another glorious day at Jeffreys Bay was soured only slightly by the severe lack of swell that defined the five heats surfed in the Third Round. Slater joins Burrow, Parkinson, Irons and defending champion, Mick Fanning, in Round Four.
EXTRA CAPTION CONTEST
The Funnier the Better
Okay. Last month we gave you pain. This month we're giving you a peak at what really goes on behind the curtain in Hawaii...not that there's anything wrong with that. The sky is the limit with this one folks, so try to have as much fun with this shot as Jamie O did with his little friend here.
FAST TRACK TO THE FINAL
Usual Suspects Speed Towards The Finish at J Bay
Fanning, Parko, Irons advance without much of a scuffle in Round Three of the 2007 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay.
YOU ARE INVITED
Chronicles Of A Subculture
This panel highlights Griffin's popular cartoon character, Murphy, featured in Surfer magazine in the 1960s, with artists and designers Art Brewer, Jim Evans, Hyatt Moore, Randy Nauert, John Van Hamersveld, and Mike Salisbury.
BACK ON TRACK
Burrow Keeps Title Hopes Alive
Taj Burrow scores a perfect 10 at the 2007 Billabong Pro J-Bay, keeping his dreams for a world title alive.
SPEAK YOUR MIND!
John From Cincinnati: Hooked Or Hollywood Horror?
Are you a fan of the new HBO series John From Cincinnati? Tell us what you think!