Gregg Drude Dream Trip: Update From the Van Dieman
It was mid-morning when I made my decision to jump ship, meaning, yes, go back to San Diego and leave "The Dream Trip" behind me -- well only at least until I was a little closer to being ready for it.
Machado a Pipeline Monster at Monster Energy Pro
Machado, 32, defeated a string of surfers collectively regarded as the current breed of "Pipeline Specialists"
The Mavericks Surf Contest 2006 - Grant 'Twiggy' Baker Claims Victory on a Picture Perfect Day
Story #1 words by Steve Hawk
Story #2 and photos by
Steve Wasylko
For more a Q&A with winner Twiggy Baker click here now.
Massive Puena Point Delivers for North Shore Tow-In Championships
15-20 Foot Puena Point, Oahu’s North Shore
ASP President Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew's North American Insight and Richie Lovett Update
ASP President Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew's North American Insight and Richie Lovett Update
Surf Filmmaker Hal Jepsen Passes On
Jepson was the first surf filmmaker to really integrate and edit contemporary music to footage, setting the soundtrack template for virtually all surf films to follow.
Travis Logie Q & A: The South African Charge - Part Two
If Kelly Slater wins he wins the World Title; if Travis Logie wins he requalifies but stymies his teammate in the process.
Thoughts on the Passing of My Friend Pat Tobin
Perhaps one day, Petacalco, Pat’s homebreak, will get back the sand bottom it lost during those huge swells of years past.
GALLERY: Josh Kimball's South America - Argentina, Chile, Peru
Check these great images from South America: Goofyfoot heaven and the land of Punta Izqueirda. (c)Captions and photos by Josh Kimball.
One’s A Fool, Three’s a Crowd: Braving The Icelandic Surfing Frontier
Abhorrent as the thought of surfing in desolate Iceland may be, the reality is that this island can serve up some wintertime juice. Long gray beaches, unstable weather, frigid water and freaky fish are only a few drawbacks local surfers must face on a daily basis...
2006 Globe Sebastian Inlet Pro - Damien Hobgood ends up on high-end of sea-saw battle wth bro CJ. Pics & Story.
For Damien Hobgood, who finished 4th place in the final standings of the elite WCT Tour for 2005, it was his first WQS victory and a major confidence booster for the upcoming seaon. Words and photos (c)Kevin Welsh/SurfNRG.com
Van Dieman Dispatch: Drude Dream Cruise Sets Sail on Adventure of a Lifetime
Gregg Drude, 36-year-old surf adventurer, cashed out $200K in real estate equity, bought a boat (Van Dieman) and, with his girlfriend and worldly possessions crammed into their floating condo, away he sailed. The following words and pictures are dispatches from Drude’s adventure. Stay tuned to SURFER and SURFERmag.com to follow the Van Dieman odyssey. Photos Greg Drude / Eli Mirandon
Ghost Bombs - Jan. 4th, 2006: Big Wednesday in Monterey Produces Some Epic Rides... and a Ghost Board
The buoys the day before hit offshore Papa buoy at 36' 20 seconds and maintained a solid wave height and long interval for 11 hours—this is when you start to get excited and mentally prepare for what’s to come.-- Don Curry / Photos Bart Keagy
Pupukea Paumalu Within Reach - North Shore Highlands Protection Nearing Finish Line
Bolstered by new support from the surfing industry and local officials, the community effort to protect Pupukea Paumalu is close to the finish line.
Dangerous Mysto-reef Discovery - Chase Reef Boils to the Surface in Nor Cal
Huge sections, over 10-feet Hawaiian-scale, loaded up on a near-dry rock boil. The rocks left scars in the wave-face, forming multiple ledges and cartoon-esque mutations. Words and photos by Wayne Kelly.
Hawaiian December To Remember 2005 - Yeah, California was firing, but Hawaii had December moments too.
Yeah, California was firing, but Hawaii had December moments too. Check these fine images from (c)sickshots.com.
Mavericks Has It's Own Big Wednesday - January 4, 2006 - And it is MENTAL: Story and Photos
I woke up at 3am and immediately heard the thunder from the beaches a mile away. It was WAY louder than I had heard it in a long time. There would be no more sleeping for me. Story by Steve Wasylko. Photos Steve Wasylko and Frank Quirarte
CLARK FOAM FALLOUT: For Brazilian duo, coincidence opens door for new epoxy technology in the surfboard industry.
These engineers experimented with a resin that originated from airplane wings, which eventually evolved into our product today.
Timmy Turner Undergoing Second Surgery
Timmy Turner Undergoing Second Surgery
Jack McCoy and Joel Parkinson… and Parko’s pooch … Gear Up For Free As A Dog
“It’s got a Kong’s Island thing going on,” says Parko, “but it’s also got some of that classic Mad Wax acting.”