Joel in winning form

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 seven heats he contested. His win today earned him $20,000. If he can stay the course and win the Vans Triple Crown series title, it will pay another $50,000 as well as a $10,000 custom Nixon watch.…..more

3 days of pow & shred = no brainer entry

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.…..more

Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Surf Contest

UPDATE: Looks like The Eddie will run tomorrow!

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, when waves exceed the 20-foot minimum threshold at Waimea Bay and invitees contend for the whopping $98K prize purse.…..more