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Meet the New Faces on the 2010 WCT

by: Danny Spyra

Dec 11, 2009

Kelly. Mick. Joel. Just some of the names of the World Championship Tour (WCT), surfing’s equivalent of the “big leagues.” To qualify for the WCT, you need to earn enough points on the World Qualifying Series (WQS) to end the season ranked in the top-15.… Read More

Joel Parkinson Claims O'Neill World Cup

by: Danny Spyra

Dec 07, 2009

You couldn't have scripted it any better. The O'Neill World Cup of Surfing reached its highest point in 35 years today in clean 10- to 15-foot surf after riding out the biggest waves in Vans Triple Crown of Surfing history. When all was said and done, Australian Joel Parkinson was the winner, claimi… Read More

Eddie Is About To Go: 2009 Eddie Aikau Contest UPDATE

by: Danny Spyra

Dec 07, 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, The Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau surf contest, aka "The Eddie", looks to be upon us. The Eddie is the world's longest running and most prestigious big-wave invitational event. This surf contest is almost as famous as it is rare. Held at Waimea Bay in Hawaii, The Eddie on… Read More

The Bolt is Back! Lightning Bolt Re-Launches

by: Danny Spyra

Dec 04, 2009

Lightning Bolt, the iconic surf apparel brand, threw a toast Tuesday night in trendy Los Feliz, CA. The cause of the occasion? To celebrate the Bolt’s long-awaited re-launch on the west coast.… Read More

The Drifter Giveaway

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 24, 2009

In the summer of 2008, iconic surfer and former Pipe Master Rob Machado flew to Indonesia to experience a different kind of surf trip. A journey that would take him way beyond his comfort zone, to the point where he could finally be alone with his thoughts, his desires and the empty perfection of an… Read More

Joel Centeio Wins Reef Hawaiian Pro

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 24, 2009

Patience and faith in his home break of Haleiwa delivered local-boy Joel Centeio the biggest victory of his career today, winning the Reef Hawaiian Pro in 6- to 8-foot surf with a late barrel ride and only the mandatory two waves to his credit. Joel, 26, came from the very first round, winning all s… Read More

Spy Optic Wants to Take You Waist Deep in Pow

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 19, 2009

Spy Optic recently announced the inaugural “Waist Deep Snow Session Contest.” Grand prize winners will get to ride with Spy’s elite snow team riders for three days at Power Cowboy Catskiing resort in Fernie, British Columbia March 11-14th, 2010.… Read More

Quiksilver Announces 2009 Eddie Aikau Invitees

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 17, 2009

Quiksilver.com/Eddie launches today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to this year's 25th Anniversary celebration of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest. The ASP sanctioned event will be held on one day, between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010… Read More

Jim Beam Surftag U.S. Championships This Weekend in Huntington Beach

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 12, 2009

The best teams in California are gearing up for the Jim Beam Surftag U.S. Series Championships in Huntington Beach, November 13th and 14th. Twenty-four teams, in a two day championship finale, will be fighting for a piece of the $10,000 purse. But only one team will be crowned as the Best Surf Club … Read More

World Premiere of Modern Collective Goes Hollywood

by: Danny Spyra

Nov 05, 2009

On November 3rd, Les Deux in Hollywood played host to the future…the future of surfing that is. Surfing’s elite gathered for the world premiere of Modern Collective, the first featured film from Kai Neville, an Australian film prodigy.… Read More