Grant Twiggy Baker wins Red Bull Big Wave Africa 2008
Posted on July 27, 2008 @ 10:48 AM
Grant Baker is the 2008 Red Bull Big Wave Africa champion! In firing 15 to 20-foot surf Twiggy caught two excellent waves to emerge victorious in … More
Malia Manuel Bests Coco Ho to Win US Open of Surfing
Posted on July 26, 2008 @ 10:47 AM
Malia Manuel (HAW), 14, has claimed the Women’s Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill over fellow finalist Coco Ho (HAW), 17 - helping both … More
Red Bull Big Wave Africa Paddle-In Comp Starts Today!
Posted on July 24, 2008 @ 1:34 PM
Red Bull Big Wave Africa embarks in true big-wave style
Gul Open Joins 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour Summer Series
Posted on July 22, 2008 @ 2:42 PM
The 2008 UK pro surf tour is off in full force and this year Gul International is staging its tour event at Porthmeor Beach in St … More
US Open of Surfing Kicks Off
Posted on July 21, 2008 @ 11:07 AM
Boasting the largest and most diverse field in its 15-year history, the Honda US Open of Surfing Presented by O'Neill began its epic 10-day run this … More
Somewhere…The Movie European Previews
Posted on July 19, 2008 @ 1:41 PM
The latest production from the 'Search' series gets its release in Europe at last. Following in the tradition of Search movies like 'Tripping the Planet', 'Searching … More
Taylor Knox Takes Second Round of Nixon WTA in J-Bay
Posted on July 18, 2008 @ 9:22 AM
This week, the second stop of the 2008 Nixon WTA wrapped in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. Taylor Knox claimed top honors, after scoring the highest heat … More
Regional Surfers Arriving For 2008 Makka Pro
Posted on July 18, 2008 @ 6:13 AM
The Makka Pro surf contest at the Makka Surfing Beach, Southaven, Saint Thomas, will be taking place from 18-20 July. Last year the event attracted over … More
Quiksilver and Roxy Surf Camps Partner with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 2:56 PM
Throughout July and August, Quiksilver and Roxy Surf Camps will host a series of single-day surf camps around the country for children with cystic fibrosis. … More
Kelly Slater Defeats Mick Fanning to Win Billabong Pro…
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 9:16 AM
He’s done it again. Eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) beat reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) today to win the Billabong Pro Jeffreys … More
Chile Tow-In Event Extends Holding Period
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 8:22 AM
The Association of Professional Towsurfers (APT) will be extending the holding period of the Punta de Lobos, Pichilemu Chile World Cup Tow-In Surfing Championship through until … More
Remaining 32 Prep for Showdown at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Posted on July 16, 2008 @ 8:38 AM
With the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay utlizing a couple of fabulous surf days at the beginning of the waiting period, it was a weekend off for … More
Kimo’s Longboard Contest Results Announced
Posted on July 16, 2008 @ 7:53 AM
Surf’s Up! The swell rolled in and the surfers paddled out as the 31st Annual KIMO’S Longboard Contest was held at Mala Warf, a classic left-hand … More
California Surf Museum Launches New Exhibition
Posted on July 14, 2008 @ 1:08 PM
The California Surf Museum announces the grand opening of its next exhibit, 'From the Brown Mercury to SL8ER – A Glimpse of 100 Years of Surfing … More
Surf Relief UK launch Project Surfable for Disabled Kids
Posted on July 08, 2008 @ 7:22 AM
Surf Relief UK to launch project 'Surfable' 2008 at the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival
Big Cash Raised at Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
Posted on July 07, 2008 @ 11:02 AM
Record money raised for charities at Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
Movistar Pantin Classic Upgraded to ASP WQS 5-Star Event
Posted on July 06, 2008 @ 3:27 PM
The Movistar Pantin Classic, an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) event, officially announced its upgrade from a 3-Star to a 5-Star rated … More
Boards Shorts Now Open for Surf/Skate/Snowboard Film Submissions
Posted on July 04, 2008 @ 9:44 AM
'Board Shorts', the Cornwall Film Festival’s international surf/skate/snowboard film event, is now in its fourth year and is expanding again, to accommodate an even bigger line … More
Top Five Determined to Stop Kelly at Billabong Pro JBay
Posted on July 03, 2008 @ 10:48 AM
Eight-time ASP World Champion and current World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA) holds a substantial ratings lead over the rest of the world’s top 44 surfers … More
Chad Carvin Wins Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race
Posted on June 30, 2008 @ 10:30 AM
Record high temperatures, raging fires and a pumping south swell did nothing to dissuade the largest group of participants ever to compete in the seventh annual … More
Second Annual Sea Paddle NYC Scheduled for August
Posted on June 26, 2008 @ 12:25 PM
Last August, history was made on the waterways surrounding New York City when Surfers’ Environmental Alliance organized a group of over 50 surfers, including several professional … More
The Art of Surf Exhibition
Posted on June 24, 2008 @ 9:24 AM
'The Art of Surf: An Art History of British Surfing' exhibition opens at the Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby on the east coast of the UK … More
New York Surf Film Festival
Posted on June 22, 2008 @ 8:08 AM
The New York Surf Film Festival will be dropping in to Tribeca cinemas from September 26-28th 2008.
ASP Gears Up for Billabong Pro
Posted on June 21, 2008 @ 10:01 AM
The eyes of the surfing world will be firmly fixed on Jeffreys Bay during July as the world’s best surfers go to work on the universally … More
Complete Globe Pro Fiji Final Footage
Posted on June 20, 2008 @ 10:44 AM
Watch the highlights of the Globe Pro Fiji final...
Kauai Museum Visions of Surfing Exhibition
Posted on June 19, 2008 @ 8:21 AM
An exhibition on the early history of surfing as told by ancient chants, legends, explorers journals and the media...
Woody Brown Memorial Celebration
Posted on June 17, 2008 @ 12:14 PM
A special free memorial celebration will be held on on Sunday, June 22nd to honor the amazing and inspirational life of Woody Brown.
WQS Ratings Shake-Up After SriLankan Airlines Pro
Posted on June 17, 2008 @ 7:44 AM
The ASP WQS 6-Star SriLankan Airlines Pro at Pasta Point in the Maldives was blessed with perfect surf all week, making it the most consistent event … More
Surfilm Festibal 2008 Trailer
Posted on June 11, 2008 @ 8:23 AM
The sixth edition of the Surfilm Festibal lands in San Sebastián from 12-15 June. Here's a taster of what to expect...
Three Journeys Through Surf Photo Exhibition
Posted on June 07, 2008 @ 10:28 AM
The LCB surf shop in London’s Brick Lane will be host to an exhibition of travel surf photography by three female photographers this July.
Going Green Expo This Weekend
Posted on June 05, 2008 @ 7:07 AM
Clean Ocean Foundation will be at the Going Green Expo this weekend at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Their display will focus on outfalls and the benefits … More
Kelly Slater Wins Globe Pro Fiji!
Posted on June 03, 2008 @ 7:18 AM
Eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) has won his third event on the 2008 ASP World Tour after eliminating C.J. Hobgood in the final of … More
APT/Chile Tow-In Event will remain in AMBER ALERT until further notice!
Posted on June 02, 2008 @ 2:28 PM
As of this weekend, the APT have made the decision not to call the Chile Tow-In event on this week due the information provided below. They … More
‘Life Is A Wave’ Rolls Through San Francisco
Posted on June 02, 2008 @ 9:19 AM
Life Is A Wave, an annual benefit bash for Save The Waves Coalition, received a groundswell of support in downtown San Francisco last week. Headlined … More
Australia Wins Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
Posted on June 02, 2008 @ 8:53 AM
The Australian surfing team has won the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship for the third consecutive time in the perfect waves of Le Penon beach. … More
Oxbow European Endurance Paddleboard Race Hits UK
Posted on June 01, 2008 @ 10:17 AM
The Oxbow European Endurance Paddleboard Race is making its debut at this year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival on Saturday 5th July in Brighton. With … More
Rip Curl Pro Search: The Legacy Continues…
Posted on May 31, 2008 @ 9:26 AM
The Rip Curl Pro Search has been the most exciting and highly anticipated contest on the Men’s ASP World Tour since its inception in 2005. … More
Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
Posted on May 30, 2008 @ 9:16 AM
The Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival is back in Brighton on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July and will be double the size of last … More
Crucial Day at Quiksilver ISA World Junior Champs
Posted on May 30, 2008 @ 7:16 AM
It's getting cut-throat at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. Of the 28 countries that are competing, four were eliminated in yesterday's competition - and half … More
Globe Pro Fiji Off but Waves on the Way
Posted on May 30, 2008 @ 6:28 AM
The 16 remaining surfers in the Globe Pro Fiji will enjoy their third day off in paradise, as today’s competition has been called off citing … More
Patacchia Shows Irons Early Exit from the Globe Pro Fiji
Posted on May 28, 2008 @ 10:07 AM
Three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons (HAW) was the first big seed to fall in the fourth event of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour. … More
Surfrider is Beneficiary for Billabong Design for Humanity Event
Posted on May 27, 2008 @ 3:59 PM
The Surfrider Foundation has been named as the beneficiary for the second annual Design for Humanity event, which will take place on June 4th at the … More
Perfect Barrel for Burrow on Day Two at Globe Pro Fiji
Posted on May 27, 2008 @ 6:23 AM
Eighteen heats of ASP World Tour action were run and won at the Globe Pro Fiji yesterday, but Heat 4 of Round 3 featuring Taj Burrow … More
Best Junior Surfers of the World Hit the Water
Posted on May 26, 2008 @ 8:44 AM
An epic opening day of competition was completed at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Seignosse Le Penon, SW France. Perfect 3-4ft conditions allowed for … More
The 2008 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Posted on May 23, 2008 @ 11:04 AM
From 24th May, the world's top junior surfing stars are set to gather on France's southwest coast, where they will compete for the 2008 Quiksilver ISA … More
Ryan Hipwood Wins Nixon WTA for Heavy Teahupoo Wave
Posted on May 21, 2008 @ 8:45 AM
Australian surfer Ryan Hipwood captured the first stop of the Second Annual Nixon WTA, which just wrapped in Tahiti. Nixon is pleased to announce Ryan took … More
Between the Lines Premiere Screenings
Posted on May 19, 2008 @ 8:11 AM
Between the Lines: The True Story of Surfers and the Vietnam War
Globe Pro Fiji Returns to ASP Men’s World Tour
Posted on May 18, 2008 @ 10:03 AM
Globe is stoked to announce the return of the Globe Pro Fiji to the ASP Men’s World Tour this May. The 4th stop on the tour … More
Hawaii Ocean Film Festival
Posted on May 16, 2008 @ 8:31 AM
This week the Hawaii Ocean Film Festival will announce its call for films on the subject of marine resources, ocean recreation, and cultural connections to the … More
Brazil’s Santos Wins All-Wildcard Billabong Pro Tahiti Final
Posted on May 15, 2008 @ 8:11 PM
Brazilian surfer BRUNO SANTOS became a legend at Teahupoo today, winning the Billabong Pro Tahiti event after defeating local hero MANOA DROLLET in the all-wildcard final. … More
TGR’s ‘Out There’ Tours the West Coast
Posted on May 15, 2008 @ 8:23 AM
The new surf release from TGR, 'Out There', is gearing up to hit the road. Created in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, 'Out There' showcases today’s … More
Shocking Eliminations at Billabong Pro Tahiti
Posted on May 14, 2008 @ 4:12 PM
Wildcards leave Slater and Burrow in their wake in Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupoo.
Billabong Pro Tahiti Ready to Start: Damien Hobgood Withdraws
Posted on May 13, 2008 @ 7:57 AM
The 11-day Billabong Pro Tahiti waiting period is nearly half over, but the wait ends today. Yesterday, the fifth official lay day for ASP World Tour … More
Harley Ingleby Crowned 2008 Oxbow WLT Champion
Posted on May 12, 2008 @ 8:16 AM
Harley Ingleby (AUS) was crowned Oxbow WLT Champion this weekend in good 2-3 foot waves at Les Dunes, south to the main venue of Les … More
Brazil to Host 2008 ASP World Masters Championships
Posted on May 11, 2008 @ 8:36 AM
For the first time in five years, some of the most legendary names in professional surfing will assemble on Rio de Janeiro's Barra de Tijuca for … More
The Surfing Sixties Photo Exhibition
Posted on May 10, 2008 @ 2:27 PM
This summer Tristan’s Photographers Gallery in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, takes advantage of both its status as one of the few international fine art photographic galleries outside … More
Zimzala SurfAid International Festival
Posted on May 09, 2008 @ 9:29 AM
Set to hit the coasts of New Jersey this June, Zimzala is SurfAid International’s first live music and art event.
Kokua Festival 2008: A Positive Thing
Posted on May 06, 2008 @ 8:47 AM
With thousands of concertgoers nestled into the arms of Diamond Head, Jack Johnson painted Honolulu a vibrant shade of eco-green with his fifth annual Kokua Festival … More
Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit Raises Funds for Save Trestles Campaign
Posted on May 05, 2008 @ 4:06 PM
Eight-time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater recently held his inaugural Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit. The event raised over $350,000 for Surfrider’s Save Trestles campaign, Miocean, Surfers … More
California Surf Museum Paddle Out Fundraiser
Posted on May 04, 2008 @ 8:39 AM
Come spend an enchanted evening and help create a beautiful museum for the world to enjoy! Join the California Surf Museum Inaugural Paddle Out Fundraiser dinner … More
Second Annual Nixon WTA Set to Kick Off at Teahupoo
Posted on May 03, 2008 @ 8:50 AM
The Second Annual Nixon WTA will kick off on May 8th in Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the third stop of the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) … More
Jamie O’Brien Claims the Air Tahiti Nui-Von Zipper Trials
Posted on April 30, 2008 @ 7:24 AM
Hawaiian hot-shot Jamie O’Brien, 24, has added another prestigious title to his list of achievements by winning the Air Tahiti Nui Von Zipper Trials in heaving … More
Pacsun’s Pipeline to a Cure
Posted on April 27, 2008 @ 1:07 PM
Pipeline to a Cure, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Pacsun are rallying the surfing world to recognize and support the direct positive effect surfing has on … More
Orange Presents the Oxbow Pro World Longboard Tour
Posted on April 26, 2008 @ 9:12 AM
Orange presents the Oxbow WLT, the first event of two on the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT). The contest will run … More
Reeling Barrels at Brims as the Highland Open Kicks Off
Posted on April 25, 2008 @ 9:46 AM
The O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch got underway yesterday at Brims Ness, the most consistent point for swell on the north shore of Scotland.
Surftech Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race Readies
Posted on April 23, 2008 @ 8:27 AM
On June 21st, 2008, Surftech will hold their annual Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by QuikSilverEdition. Held in Santa Cruz, California, the race course offers … More
Aaron Astorga Wins First Ultimate Boarder Contest
Posted on April 21, 2008 @ 7:39 AM
The Ultimate Boarder was the first-ever challenge of its kind: a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding … More
Paddle Round the Pier Beach Festival
Posted on April 19, 2008 @ 8:10 AM
The Oxbow European Endurance Paddle Board Race is making its debut at this year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival on Saturday 5th July in Brighton. … More
Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Action Sports Film Series
Posted on April 18, 2008 @ 1:25 PM
The 2008 Newport Beach Film Festival announces its Action Sports Film Series, an international showcase of films celebrating the ultimate in cutting-edge action sports. The films … More
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Winners
Posted on April 14, 2008 @ 9:10 AM
The kings of big wave surfing have been crowned at the eighth annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards in California. Regarded as the Oscars of … More
Drug Aware Pro Champions Crowned
Posted on April 14, 2008 @ 9:02 AM
Surfing history was created on the final day of the Drug Aware Pro Margaret River presented by O'Neill, as two new champions were crowned at Surfers … More
Billabong Pro Tahiti 2008
Posted on April 12, 2008 @ 9:30 AM
Billabong Pro Tahiti is the 3rd event on the ASP World Tour with an impressive prize pool of $320,000. Tahiti is one of the world's best … More
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Tonight!
Posted on April 11, 2008 @ 8:06 AM
The gladiators of big wave surfing are congregating in Southern California for the 2008 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, which unveil this Friday 11th … More
Sliding Liberia Screening to Raise Funds for SurfAid International
Posted on April 09, 2008 @ 10:14 AM
Follow four young surfers as they travel through the war torn West African Nation of Liberia in search of perfect waves. Besides rediscovering a break that … More
Shark Sighting Halts Drug Aware Pro Margaret River
Posted on April 09, 2008 @ 9:41 AM
A shark sighting by a competitor at the infamous Southside break, Margaret River, Western Australia, has derailed the third day of competition at the Drug Aware … More
Sunny Garcia Blitzes Round One of Drug Aware Pro
Posted on April 07, 2008 @ 8:47 AM
The opening day of the Drug Aware Pro Margaret River presented by O'Neill heralded the return of former World Champion Sunny Garcia (HAW) who destroyed the … More
Team South Africa are the ISA World Masters Surfing Champs
Posted on April 07, 2008 @ 6:55 AM
Team South Africa continues its reign as the undisputed king of world masters surfing after trumping the world’s best surfers aged 35+ to win the overall … More
O’Neill Highland Open
Posted on April 05, 2008 @ 9:16 AM
The O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch will be taking place from 23-30 April 2008. The world’s northernmost and coldest professional surfing contest makes its third appearance … More
Quiksilver Announces Florida Big Board Clinics
Posted on April 02, 2008 @ 10:17 AM
QuikSilverEdition will be paddling out two Big Board Clinics in Florida this April featuring world-renowned paddleboard champion and QuikSilverEdition athlete Jamie Mitchell. The free, open to … More
2008 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship Opens In Peru
Posted on March 31, 2008 @ 9:32 AM
Surfing returned to its roots today with the 2008 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship officially opened in Peru.
Slater Rings his Third Bell at the Rip Curl Pro
Posted on March 27, 2008 @ 10:26 AM
Kelly Slater (USA) has further asserted that he is the best surfer on earth after winning the Rip Curl Pro today. Launching a huge air to … More
Finalists announced for Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
Posted on March 26, 2008 @ 7:17 AM
The finalists for the 2008 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy were announced today, marking the culmination of what is likely the … More
Costa Rica Wins Central American Surf Championships
Posted on March 25, 2008 @ 2:42 PM
The Costa Rica National Surf Team, for the third consecutive time in the three-year history of the Central American Surf Championship tournament, once again won the … More
Gilmore Wins Women’s Pro, Rip Curl Pro Winner TBC…
Posted on March 25, 2008 @ 12:20 PM
Reigning Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) has defeated Sofia Mulanovich (PER) to claim the 2008 Rip Curl Women’s Pro in classic 4-6 ft (2m) surf … More
Charities Unite for Surf Fund Raising Evening
Posted on March 25, 2008 @ 10:49 AM
Surf Relief UK and Fifteen Cornwall join forces for fund raising dinner and auction at the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival.
White Stuff Surf Relief Festival is Back
Posted on March 21, 2008 @ 7:17 AM
The UK's only beach music and surfing event, the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival, will return to Watergate Bay on Saturday 26th July with even more … More
Rip Curl Pro To Be The World’s First Carbon Offset Surfing Event
Posted on March 20, 2008 @ 10:43 AM
Rip Curl has announced that this year’s Rip Curl Pro presented by Snickers at Bells Beach will be the world’s first ever Carbon Offset ASP World … More
ASP Event Still Searching for a Home
Posted on March 19, 2008 @ 7:56 AM
New Zealand lost the chance to host the glamour search event for the world's top 44 surfers in August, after Raglan surfers agreed with landowners that … More
Rip Curl Pro Could Start Tomorrow!
Posted on March 17, 2008 @ 5:10 PM
Reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (Gold Coast), defending Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach champion Taj Burrow (Western Australia), reigning ASP Women's World Champion Stephanie … More
Bonga Perkins Wins SUP Pro at Noosa Festival of Surfing
Posted on March 13, 2008 @ 3:17 PM
Bonga set himself apart from the field on the weekend during the final of the SUP Pro contest at the Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of … More
The Field is Locked for the First Ultimate Boarder Competition
Posted on March 13, 2008 @ 11:08 AM
Former Olympians, a big-wave surfing champion, a pair of brothers, world champion skateboarders and snowboarders, a three-time cancer survivor, a teen surfing phenom, team managers and … More
SurfBeat Group Art Show
Posted on March 11, 2008 @ 10:26 AM
The eclectic SurfBeat group art show will be taking place this Saturday, March 15th, at The Light Gallery in Costa Mesa, CA.
Hot Curl Returns!
Posted on March 10, 2008 @ 8:25 AM
On Sunday, March 30, drop by the California Surf Museum from 1-4 pm and enjoy an afternoon with noted artist and cartoonist Michael Dormer, creator of … More
Oxbow Endurance SUP Race
Posted on March 08, 2008 @ 4:36 PM
The Oxbow European Endurance Paddle Board Race is making its debut at this year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival on Saturday 5th July in Brighton. … More
Kelly Slater Defeats Mick Fanning to Win Quiksilver Pro
Posted on March 05, 2008 @ 8:45 AM
Eight-time world champion Kelly Slater (Florida, USA) is back on top of the surfing world, defeating reigning world champion Mick Fanning (Coolangatta, Qld, Aus) to win … More
Drug Aware Pro Margaret River
Posted on March 04, 2008 @ 9:21 AM
It’s official. Margaret River’s famous Main Break will again play host to some of the world’s biggest names in surfing, when the Drug Aware Pro Margaret … More
Texas Women, Texas Waves Art Exhibition
Posted on March 01, 2008 @ 9:31 AM
Female surfers haven’t always gotten the respect they deserve – neither on Texas shores nor on beaches around the world. Too often, women have been depicted … More
Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational to Close Holding Period
Posted on February 29, 2008 @ 11:29 AM
The 23rd annual Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau officially draws to a close tomorrow, February 29, 2008, which is the final day … More
OʼNeill Highland Open by Swatch
Posted on February 18, 2008 @ 7:45 AM
The worldʼs coldest professional surfing contest returns to Scotland in spring 2008. OʼNeill has confirmed that the Highland Open, its signature event, will be staged on … More
Wipe Out for Toxic Surfing
Posted on February 14, 2008 @ 2:25 PM
A new exhibition at the Eden Project this Summer explores the murky side of surfing and highlights some of the cutting edge eco-technologies being developed in … More
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