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2011-01-26T06:53:00.001-08:00

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Happy Surfing Okinawa - Guest house and surf tour/school

2011-01-26T06:39:00.000-08:00

www.happysurfingokinawa.comHappy Surfing Okinawa homestay , surfing instruction and surf guide–２０１１年１月にオープン！ハッピーサーフィン沖縄ホームステイ/サーフレッスン/サーフガイドのご案内Homestay- 50 minutes from Naha International airport, come experience an American / Japanese surfing family environment. Stay in a spacious ocean view home centrally located in Yomitan villige with a host of surf and dive spots just behind the

'Project Save Our Surf' First Annual Surfathon and Celebrity Gala/Auction

2009-02-15T17:05:00.000-08:00

All Proceeds to Benefit Non-Profit OCEANA, an international ocean conservation group WHO: Project Save Our Surf (Project SOS) was launched by actress Tanna Frederick and world-renowned surfer Shaun Tomson, both avid surfers concerned about the world's oceans. They were inspired to embrace the surfathon concept as a fun and rewarding family event, bringing together the legendary sport of surfing

Milton Willis faces charges in DUI Death

2009-02-11T16:55:00.000-08:00

A renowned big-wave surfer who was allegedly speeding and drunk when he crashed a car in Del Mar last year, killing his 24-year-old passenger, now faces criminal charges, according to a published report.Milton Willis was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI, authorities said Monday.Killed in the June 6 crash was Bradley Dillahunty of Laguna Niguel.Willis, a longtime

Firewire Surfboard Vs Shallow Reef

2009-02-05T16:46:00.001-08:00

I was getting a little tired of hearing about how strong these Firewire surfboards are, sick of the hype, sick of people accompanying a statement like "They say these Firewire surfboards don't break" with a sturdy smack on the deck!The reason I was sick of it all, was because I had no way of knowing if it was true or not, and at $700US a board I was in no hurry to test it.I finally got proof of

Kelly Slater & Laird Hamilton: Surfer's, Writers, Legends!

2008-10-31T06:38:00.000-07:00

Easily two of the greatest surfers of all time are releasing books, whatever these books take on, it should be taken at as a awesome opportunity to learn from two of the worlds most influential surfers. To be able to see how they do it, to see what makes them tick, to see what it might be like to walk a day in their sandles… Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater. To call these guys legends would be an

New Format for the ASP Dream Tour in 2009

2008-10-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

Following one of the most historic board meetings to date, the ASP has introduced the option for a new competition format to be implemented in ASP World Tour events in 2009.While the traditional 48-man format will still be available, events can elect to implement an altered 48-man format consisting of the following: two opening elimination man-on-man rounds. Round 1 will consist of 32 surfers,

Great surf in Japan this week!

2008-10-23T03:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from a spot in Northern Japan where some of my buddies are surfing. This break has it's days where it just lights up, usually around this time of year and throughout winter. The winds start coming off the mountains and blowing straight offshore and big swells pump out of the North. It gets super good when a big north swell is met by a moderate south swell and creates an A frame

Surf Rat!

2008-10-17T23:11:00.000-07:00

He looks like a drowned rat. But clinging to his very own surfboard, this is simply a pet exploring his wild side.Tofu, as he is known, and his 14-year-old owner hit the waves twice a week at their local beach in Hawaii.Along with his fellow rat Fin, Tofu catches waves of up to 4ft and even rides tunnels of water known as 'tubes'.Enlarge surfSurfin' USA: Boomer Hodel with Tofu his incredible

7X WOMENS SURF CHAMP BEACHLEY TO RETIRE!

2008-10-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women's World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women's World Tour ratings, has officially announced her retirement from full-time competition, effective at the end of the year. "I feel like now is a really good time, even though I am in my career best form, because I am an all-or-nothing kind of girl and to achieve the goals I set

My Bro's Up North Scored Today!

2008-10-11T05:05:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I forget how blessed I am living in a tropical paradise! Usually these feelings come on when we are having a flat spell and I see my buddies up North are getting great waves. Oh well next big swell that comes my way, I will forget all about days like these. Still stoked for my mates!

Surfer Girls!

2008-10-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

It is time to post a few more pictures of two of my favorite things in life, surfing and cute girls who surf! There was a time many years ago when if a a girl was cute, I didn't care if she surfed or not, but that time has gone (to a degree) Now if she is cute and surfs I am hooked and I can't stop staring! Baby got wax? (Man I get lame at times!) here the pics I will shut up now!

A cool moment!

2008-10-09T02:27:00.000-07:00

I went down to a local surf spot here in Japan the other day. We had just had a taifun (typhoon) swell to play with for the entire week prior and as such I was getting spoiled. The waves had been head to head and a half all week, well shaped, off shore, hitting the reef from just the right angle. To tell the truth I was feeling pretty surfed out. The waves were all junked up by a heavy onshore

Pratte's Reef Pulled Down

2008-10-09T02:14:00.000-07:00

Pratte's Reef, made of sandbags, was supposed to create ridable waves that a Chevron jetty at El Segundo had flattened. But the structure off Dockweiler State Beach didn't work. Surfers just can't catch a break at Dockweiler State Beach.An ambitious effort to use an artificial offshore reef there to create ridable ocean waves is a

C J Hobgood wins Mundaka

2008-10-08T07:10:00.000-07:00

This was an awesome heat, it had everything happening:* American vs Australian* Goofy vs Natural* Clean waves offering both tubes and wall* Occy watching the heat with Damien Hobgood* Both surfers super hungry for a win.* And it all came down to the closing seconds of the heat!Final Scores:C J Hobgood - 18.50Joel Parkinson - 15.83CONGRATS CJ!

Kelly Slater 9th World Title Interview

2008-10-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

The day started with torrential downpours, hails storms and a peaking northwest swell. With that patent unflappable determination in his eyes, Kelly Slater arrived to the contest site 30 minutes before his heat. Already wearing his wetsuit and with board under arm, he snuck through the contest site, whistled at a little dog that was standing out in the rain, and proceeded to scurry down the

Who is the best Tiger Woods or Kelly Slater?

2008-10-04T09:58:00.000-07:00

All year the commentators have compared Kelly Slater to Tiger Woods. I think Kelly is sick of it, as he is apparently good at both sports.I think when Slater retires from surfing he will go for the PGA at which point he will throw down the challenge to Tiger Woods, to strap on a leggie and hit the WQS, to see who is really the best.

Kelly Slater Claims 9th World Title in Mundaka

2008-10-03T05:42:00.000-07:00

Well it is official, Kelly has won his 9th World title. Perhaps because we all knew it would happen today, maybe because it is his 9th title, who knows, but this win as monumental as it is, seemed a little lack luster.That said, Kelly has done something amazing, he has surfed the best competitive year of surfing on record and done it at a time when he should be on his way out of the top seeded

Slater set to claim 9th world title in Mundaka

2008-09-28T23:41:00.000-07:00

ASP World Tour ratings leader Kelly Slater (USA) was 7.31 points away from clinching his ninth ASP World Title when he was beaten by Australia's Adrian Buchan in their French final bout yesterday. Slater now has to secure an equal 9th finish at next week's Billabong Pro Mundaka to clinch crown No.9.“I was one wave away [from the title],” Slater said. “One wave away is a lot closer than two heats

A few Silly Wipeout pictures

2008-09-21T04:06:00.000-07:00

Andy and Bruce Just Phoning it in!

2008-09-21T02:18:00.000-07:00

Well if you follow the WCT you have to be thinking WTF is going on with Andy Irons? I mean Bruce is really not doing anything unless the waves are pumping, case in point, Somwhere in Indo, but he is also not trying to requalify for the tour so that is that. Andy on the other hand is just not into it at all. In trestles he was out there taking off on waves fins first etc, now in France at the

The Quiksilver Pro France

2008-09-20T15:03:00.000-07:00

THE WAVE: The main contest break of La Nord in Hossegor has been known to toss up a 10-to 12-foot face or two when autumn swells arrive. Extremely tidal, the soft sand beaches of the region offer the world's best the perfect canvass for progressive surfing and reckless abandon.PERKS: Topless tanning, mile after mile of potentially firing beachbreaks, and locals doing their utmost to get you

Hot Surfergirl time is here again!

2008-09-20T05:01:00.000-07:00

A picture says a 1000 words or so I hear, if that's true then here is 3000 words for ya!

Ask A Dude: Kelly Slater

2008-09-20T02:35:00.000-07:00

Kinda a quirkybut pretty cool, enjoy Kelly giving his take on what it takes to become a pro surfer in modern times, Surfing Naked and Bull fighting on acid!

The Animated Surfer Challenge 2!

2008-09-17T07:55:00.001-07:00

I have made another little video challenge for you all! I made a the following video featuring 1 surfer, but added an effect to make it look like a cartoon. If you know who the surfer is and are even enough of a surf nut to name the dvd that this clip is from, drop a comment on this post and you will be recognized by all as a surf trivia god! Make sure to check out our new site, it is still

The Boost Mobile Pro Final Taj Burrows vs Kelly Slater

2008-09-11T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hell I dont know what to say, this was probably the greatest heat I have ever seen.Taj threw down a 9.0 and a 9.63 within the first 10 minutes of the 35min final at trestles today, scores like that are 99% of the time deal closers in heats.Kelly was so deep in combo land that it was almost time to tune out and go to sleep! But it's Kelly Slater, probably the only surf in the top 44 to love combo

Your Local Surf is Expanding!

2008-09-11T05:09:00.000-07:00

Hey there fellow stoke fiends! Your Local Surf is about to get a whole lot bigger. In the next few months we will be launching the Your Local Surf mega site!The new site will include:Surfboard reviews and information from all the main surfboard companies/shapersWetsuits reviews and Info from the major wetsuit makersSurf DVD reviews previews and linksA killer Surf forum (all ready up and running,

Kelly Slater vs Sunny Garcia round 3 at Trestles

2008-09-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

What an awesome heat, there was so much buzz about this heat you would think it was the final! It was awesome to see the man Garcia back in a WCT event, looking super fit and focused. Garcia is currently in a great position on the WQS to re qualify for the world cup tour in 09`.Kelly opened up the exchange with a great inside wave, the wave was pretty average, but Kelly is Kelly right? He looked

Trestles turns it on for the Boost Mobile Pro!

2008-09-09T01:49:00.000-07:00

The Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley scored perfect 3-5 foot waves for the duration of round one and the first two heats of round two. Lower Trestles in Southern California hosted the worlds top 46 surfers for the seventh stop on the World Championship Tour of Surfing. The perfect A-frame peak produced world class waves and long rip-able walls for the best in the business to let loose and

Could Kelly take the title at Trestles?

2008-09-05T18:59:00.000-07:00

The upcoming Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley may be the closest thing eight-time ASP World Champion and ratings leader Kelly Slater (USA) has to a home court advantage on the ASP World Tour.Held at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California from September 7-13, 2008, the 7th of 11 events on this year's ASP World Tour is the only elite tour stop in the continental U.S.A. Slater hails from

The Animated Surfer Challenge!

2008-09-02T21:22:00.000-07:00

This is the 100th post on "Your Local Surf"! So I have made a little video challenge for you all! I made a the following video featuring 1 surfer, but added an effect to make it look like a cartoon. If you know who the surfer is and are even enough of a surf nut to name the dvd that this clip is from, drop a comment on this post and you will be recognized by all as a surf trivia god! I plan on

Pulling off Floaters - C.J Hobgood

2008-08-31T09:48:00.000-07:00

C.J Hobgood, breaks down the floater, what it's good for, how to do them, when to do them and what to keep in mind while pulling one off. C.J is one of my favorite surfers of all time, and in this video he breaks down the basics of pulling off a sweet floater in a way that surfers of all levels can get something from it.

Blow out the tail - Kalani Robb

2008-08-31T09:40:00.000-07:00

In this video pro surfer Kalani Robb, takes you through the basics and mechanics of blowing the tail out on your top turn. Bustin' the fins has become a staple part of modern day surfing, As Kalani says in the video, "guys like Dayne Reynolds are doing it everywhere, but we are the guys that told em' how"

Improving your Bottom Turn - Tom Whitaker

2008-08-31T09:28:00.000-07:00

In this video pro surfer Tom Whitaker, takes you through the fundamental, basic elements of performing a good bottom turn. The bottom turn while not the most flash move in the book, is the most important move you can do on any wave, and when it is done right, it looks sick...just ask any surf what their favorite Occy move is!This video has a little something in it for everyone, whether you are an

Chasing The Lotus - The lost reels of Weaver and Wills. 2006

2008-08-31T05:26:00.000-07:00

"This not to be missed cinematic journey combines a powerful fusion of original Super 8mm film, photo stills and contemporary interviews... Not only does the Lotus boast Greg's stellar directing, but it also features the engaging prose of writer Jamie Brisick and the narration of esteemed Hollywood actor Jeff Bridges... A cast of truly legendary surfers."... Mike Fish,Eastern Surf Magazine."Greg

Join the Your Local Surf Forum!

2008-08-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hey all,The SURF FORUM is up and running, now we just need some loud assed surfers in there making noise when the waves aren't pumping! Join in today and shoot the shit about anything and everything. Just click the image above to get started!Strict no spamming rule applies, so if that is your thing dont waste our time or yours!Stay Stoked!

Occy named Waterman of the year!

2008-08-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

More than 850 professional surfers and surf industry VIP’s supported the most anticipated surf event of the year, the SIMA Environmental Fund’s Waterman’s Ball, on Friday, August 22.The event took place at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif., and the SIMA Environmental Fund Board of Directors are confident that the final amount raised at the event will approximately match the goal

Heavy Wipeouts!

2008-08-27T22:40:00.000-07:00

Drawing Different Lines

2008-08-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

I decided to put together a slightly different post then I usually do today. I wanted to share a bunch of really awesome surf photographs, that look at surfing from a unique angle. It seems no matter where you look these days, be it online or in magazines, you get bombarded with the standard action shots, the only thing that seems radical is the manouver being thrown down. Surfing is all about

Another reason to love Costa Rica

2008-08-22T23:03:00.000-07:00

I have always had a plan to head to Costa Rica and surf my guts out and just live...after finding this picture of this georgous Costa Rican surf Babe, I have another reason to get off my ass and move there!

Cuba - Surf Pioneers!

2008-08-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

Not long ago, Cuban surfers made surfboards by molding insulation foam from refrigerators with a cheese grater.Now they ride the waves on second-hand surfboards donated by surfers in other countries, whose solidarity is keeping afloat one of the least known tribes in the surfing universe."Cuba is one of the last places not surfed in the world. It's probably like Bali was in the late 1960s," said

"We Only Have one planet" - Laird Hamilton

2008-08-21T23:16:00.000-07:00

A short little video in which Laird talks briefly on conservation and protection of the earth, our oceans and our way of life. If you love surfing and the ocean then take a minute to watch this.Laird and the NRDC

Tow surfers waiting for 40ft surf in Chili

2008-08-20T01:26:00.000-07:00

The Association of Professional Towsurfers (APT) was started in 2003 to support the growth and development of Tow-In Surfing. Now in its fifth year, APT has embarked on promoting world class tow-in competitions (and in the midst of a five month holding period in Chile), FUEL.TV caught up with APT President and Founder, Eric Akiskalian.He gave us the goods on his involvement with the sport, the

Laird Hamilton - A Tribute

2008-08-19T09:21:00.001-07:00

Kelly Slater - A Tribute

2008-08-19T09:20:00.000-07:00

Whale Sharks and Sharks in Japan!

2008-08-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

Now I know this isn't surf related, except being one of our collective fears, but thought it was awesome so here it is!

The Worst Drop-in Ever!

2008-08-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

All those times you get pissed about someone dropping in on you when you are surfing at your local break, just remember this picture.

Christie Brinkley Surfs Again!

2008-08-12T03:10:00.000-07:00

After a highly publicised divorce trial, Christie Brinkley has found a way to unwind - surfing. The supermodel has taken up the hobby while vacationing in Long Island, New York after ending her marriage to ex-husband Peter Cook just last month. The 54-year-old insists hitting the waves has helped her to relax and remember her roots. “Yes, I’ve dusted off my surfboard. When I was 13, I was a

Why surf in Japan?

2008-08-12T00:36:00.000-07:00

In general the beaches of Japan are horrible. Unless you make your way down to the southern Islands like Okinawa, most of the beaches are covered in garbage, used fireworks, black sand and dead kelp and birds. The waves can get great, but it is far from a cool hangout scene. There is only one plus to hitting the beach in Japan; The Japanese beach girls are super cute...see picture below!

Grant "Twiggy" Baker rides a giant wave in S.Africa

2008-08-12T00:08:00.000-07:00

Five years of careful planning and patient waiting for perfect conditions paid off for Durban-born big wave surfer Grant "Twiggy" Baker when he successfully rode a 70-foot wave at an until-now-unsurfed Cape Town reef on Saturday.Baker, the winner of 2008's Red Bull Big Wave Africa contest held at Dungeons Reef in Hout Bay late in July, took his wild ride at a reef about 2km further out to sea

George Freeth Statue Stolen!

2008-08-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

A bronze bust of George Freeth -- the man credited with bringing surfing to California 100 years ago -- was stolen sometime overnight, Redondo Beach Police said Thursday morning. The statue, created by sculptor Terry O'Donnell, who died recently, has been on the Redondo Beach Pier for 31 years. Police have not identified any suspects and will release more information about the theft later today.

ASP Australasia launches a new website

2008-08-11T16:46:00.000-07:00

ASP Australasia announced the release of the new ASP Australasia website www.aspaustralasia.com today as the former regional licensee makes the transition as the fourth of the global ASP Regional Branches, having recently joined ASP Japan, North America and Africa in ASP International’s burgeoning branch structure.The new look website is part of the global transition and completes a branded web

What a great surf moment!

2008-08-08T19:34:00.000-07:00

Love this pic, taken by Tim Mckenna

Holly is Hot!

2008-08-08T03:53:00.001-07:00

Say what you will about Holly, Maybe she isn`t the greatest commentator, but she surfs like a demon and is smoking hawt! Holly the Crew at Your Local Surf salute thee!

Memorial for Bud Browne at Waimea

2008-08-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

memorial is planned for surf film pioneer Bud Browne on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00pm. The event will take place at Waimea Falls Park in Oahu, Hawaii. An Exhibit of Bud's photography will be on display at the Memorial. A website has been setup with a guest book for people to go & write comments about Bud. The guest book will be displayed at the Memorial in Hawaii. For more information contact

Glenn Bee Back at Dungeons

2008-08-07T07:50:00.000-07:00

Veteran Cape Town surfer Glenn Bee stole the show when he turned up as a "wave-spotter" at the big-wave surfing event at Dungeons, just eight months after narrowly escaping death.Bee is lucky to be alive. His friend, Brian Crabb, who was cycling with him on November 25, the day of their accident, was not as lucky.Bee, 48, and Crabb, 35, had been out training for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle

Vision is highly over-rated; this girl is awesome!

2008-08-07T07:37:00.000-07:00

Lupita Salazar, 12, stood at the water's edge Wednesday in Manhattan Beach, flinching as cold waves lapped at her ankles.Blind since birth, the slim girl wore a colorful swimsuit with a rhinestone flower applique. She was among the first in her group of 13 students from the Braille Institute in Los Angeles willing to give surfing a try.Troy Campbell, a surfing instructor, guided Lupita's hands

Global Surf Industries: Mark Kelly

2008-08-06T11:02:00.000-07:00

MARK Kelly may have helped to revolutionise the way surfboards are made and sold but there are some elements of the traditionally laid-back surfing culture that just won't rub off.You might imagine the world's biggest surfboard supplier to be based in a big corporate office by now but, no, Kelly still boasts that his company's global headquarters remain where they were when he started off at home

Surfing in the Olympics?

2008-08-06T03:27:00.000-07:00

In 1920, Olympic gold medalist and father of modern surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, first petitioned the International Olympic Committee to include surfing as part of the Antwerp Summer Games. The Hawaiian icon, who swam to victory in the 100-meter freestyle at both the 1912 and 1920 Olympics and performed countless "surfriding exhibitions" for crowds from Long Beach to Australia, wanted the ancient

World Surfing Games Heading to Costa Rica

2008-08-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

The 2009 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games will take place in Costa Rica's Playa Hermosa, just south of Jacó, said the president of the Surf Federation of Costa Rica, José Ureña.Some 35 countires are expected to take part in the competition that will take place between July 31 and August 9 next year.The competition will be broadcast live over the internet to an estimated

HAWT SURFER GIRL!

2008-08-04T05:47:00.000-07:00

Damn, combining two of my greatest loves, a tight tanned girl and surfing...if only there was a beer somewhere in this picture!

ASP World Tour Ratings

2008-08-04T04:30:00.001-07:00

1Kelly Slater (USA) 1 1 17 1 1 175620 2Joel Parkinson (AUS) 5 5 3 5 3 94548 3Bede Durbidge (AUS) 3 2 17 5 5 94382 4Taj Burrow (AUS) 9 3 17 3 3 54370 5Mick Fanning (AUS) 2 5 33 5 2 94353 6Adriano de Souza (BRA) 9 9 5 3 5 173950 7Andy Irons (HAW) 5 5 5 17 5 93938 8C.J. Hobgood (USA) 17 17

Injured Veterens Hit the Water & Surf

2008-08-03T05:59:00.000-07:00

CAMP PENDLETON ---- A thick scar runs from ankle to mid-thigh on Brice Brokaw's left leg.The inch-wide mark is evidence of a surgeon's effort two years ago to harvest a donor blood vein in an effort to save Brokaw's right leg, which was mangled in a motorcycle accident.The transplant worked, but the effort to save Brokaw's right leg failed, and the then-28-year-old Coast Guard fireman became "an

Irons wins the search again, this time its Bruce not Andy

2008-08-03T03:02:00.000-07:00

Bruce Irons has been surfing so solid throughout this whole event, proving once again how dominant he is in barreling left reef breaks. With much being said about Bruce packing in the tour after this season, it is quite clear that it has nothing to do with his ability, but rather as he has said many times over; He can`t be bothered unless it is big and heavy conditions.With Bruce being so far

Taj Burrows through to the Quarter Finals

2008-08-02T22:04:00.000-07:00

The Rip Curl Search from somewhere in Indo has been full of upsets. With Kelly Slater bowing out in round three and Parko,Andy, Mick and Bede getting retired in round 4. The door to jump back into the race for the 08` ASP title has slipped open.Taj will face off against Chris Ward in heat 4 of the quarter`s, which looks to be a hell of a heat. Wardo took out A.I with a sick combo score, which saw

Gel Heated Wetsuit, beats Rip Curls H-Bomb much hyped release!

2008-08-02T16:14:00.000-07:00

var articleheadline = "Surfing: Heated wetsuit opens up new frontiers"; Little can be done to heat up Britain's icy seas, but an end to knee-knocking cold surf sessions may be in sight this winter as the world's first self-warming wetsuits are launched. A small

Another Yummy Surf Girl Pic

2008-08-02T04:27:00.000-07:00

Been a little while since I threw up a picture of a cute surfer girl for you all. (Sorry to my female hetro readers, but I am only a guy hehe)Anyways to those of you who like a little perve with your surf enjoy!

Kelly Slater Goes down in round 3!

2008-08-02T03:41:00.000-07:00

With perfect left hand indo barrels, the worlds top 4 surfers have steped up to the plate at this years Rip Curl Pro Search. This year the boys and girls at Rip Curl have taken us to `Somewhere in Indo` and so far it has been a hell of a show.Today`s huge upset came in the form of 8x world champ, Kelly Slater losing in round 3 to avery inform Tiago Pires. While Kelly was running the heat from the

Where the Hell is Rip Curl Taking us in 08`?

2008-07-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

For the fourth season in a row, the Rip Curl Pro Search event will throw a curveball at the world's best surfers, offering the ASP Top 45 a never-before-competed-at Dream Tour venue. Stop No. 6 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Search will once again pit the best surfers on the planet at a location that has never before hosted an ASP event. Previous Rip Curl Pro Search venues

Rabbit enters the Surfing Hall of Fame

2008-07-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, influential tube rider, Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) president, former world champion and star of Bustin’ Down the Door receives a long overdue honor when he joins the 2008 Surfers’ Hall of Fame at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25 in front of Huntington Surf & Sport (corner of PCH and Main).Rabbit will be immortalized along with Brad Gerlach, Mike Parsons and Sean

Kelly Slater takes J-Bay, That's 4!

2008-07-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Thursday, July 17, 2008) – 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 Bay, earn his 38th ASP World Tour victory and claim the fourth event on the 2008 ASP World Tour.“I didn’t realize I was going to be overwhelmed by it, but I haven’t been in this

Ghost Ship Crashes Bali Surf Contest!

2008-07-15T17:07:00.000-07:00

AN ILLEGAL fishing ship whose captain is rumoured to have been murdered has thrown plans for the World Surfing Championship in Bali into chaos by running aground on the island's best surf break.Mystery surrounds the arrival of the Taiwanese vessel Ho Tsai Fa No. 18 off Padang Padang beach. Locals woke on Saturday to see the 30-metre-long vessel foundering on a reef, and reaped a barbecue bonanza

The top 5 seeds are out of the Billabong Pro Teahupoo

2008-05-14T23:24:00.000-07:00

An amazing day of competition in 4-6ft hollow Teahupoo. The Irons brothers cruised into round 4 today looking so relaxed and at home in conditions which saw many of the worlds best look challenged. Parko took victory over rookie Tiago with an interference call that cost Tiago valuable points.But the big news was the elimination in rounds 2 and 3 of the current top 5 ratings leaders.Mick Fanning

Kelly Slater vs Jamie O'Brien round 2 heat Teahupoo

2008-05-13T18:18:00.000-07:00

Both surfers opened up with a deep shack, but kelly through a nice roundhouse and a floater to come up trumps from the exchange, throwing down a 9.0 to O'briens 7.33.The next exchange went to Jamie with a nice short barrel taken under Kelly's priority to post a 6.57. Kelly stroked into a weird monster next that slammed him in a foam cave scoring a 1.5 for his trouble and loosing his

New Firewire Surfboards arrived today!

2008-05-07T01:21:00.000-07:00

My buddy Danny and I have been like two kids waiting on Christmas for these firewire boards to make their way from LA to Japan and give them a hook. They turned up today and we just sat there frothing over the the shape, the lines, the rocker, the logo, the fins, the fin key, the bag the fins came in... I got a 6'4" alternator bump squash, Danny being a 6'3" tall solid dude opted for the 6'10"

Jamie O'Brien Wins Wild Card Billabong Pro Teahupoo!

2008-05-06T01:50:00.000-07:00

Hawaiian hotshot Jamie O'Brien has declared he's ready to take down Australia's world surfing champion Mick Fanning at next month's Billabong Pro after winning a wildcard into the event.O'Brien, the 2006 Pipeline Masters champion, snatched victory from talented Brazilian Bruno Santos in the trials final contested in 2.5 metre waves at the treacherous Teahupoo reef break as he nailed a perfect

Another Beach Fatality - Surfer found Dead in Santa Cruz

2008-05-06T01:45:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSanta Cruz -- Another surfer has been killed in the waters off California, only this time it was not because of a shark, officials said.Authorities say 43-year-old John M. Wagner of San Diego was found dead in the water about 20 miles south of Ventura Harbor on Friday. Wagner had been surfing with friends when for some unknown reason he went underwater around 5 p.m.,

Great White Suspected of Fatal Attack in San Diego

2008-04-25T15:15:00.000-07:00

By ALLISON HOFFMANSOLANA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A shark believed to be a great white killed a 66-year-old swimmer with a single, giant bite across both legs Friday as the man trained with a group of triathletes, authorities and witnesses said.Dave Martin, a retired veterinarian from Solana Beach, was attacked at San Diego County's Tide Beach around 7 a.m., authorities and family friend Rob Hill

Pure Glass! - Great surf in Japan this morning!

2008-04-21T12:09:00.000-07:00

A picture tells a thousand words so I wont waste anymore!

Nice Swell on here at the moments, pity it is so cold!

2008-04-10T20:02:00.001-07:00

We just had a huge stormy swell hit over the last few days solid 6-8ft. but it cleaned up nicely, Check out these pics from this morning!

Greatest Moments in Surfing 1950-Now

2008-04-01T20:37:00.000-07:00

Well it is official, YOUR LOCAL has reached it's 50th posting! So to celebrate in a cliche way I have decided to do a greatest moments in surfing post! Theses are my top 10 greatest surfing moments between 1950 and today:1953- Woody Brown, Buzzy Trent and George Downing, make the drop on a massive (for the time) 15ft+ wall at Makaha and make the cover of the newspapers in california and around

This Years Rip Curl Search!

2008-04-01T01:31:00.000-07:00

The Rip Curl SEARCH Men's WCT event is still searching. Unsuccessful attempts at securing an Australian or New Zealand location have surfing fans wondering where, and if, Rip Curl can pull off a SEARCH event this year. If it does happen, it’s clear that a developing country will be Rip Curl's home, most likely Indonesia according to well-placed anonymous sources.Rip Curl first attempted to secure

Kelly Rings his 3rd Bell, at the Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach Australia

2008-03-26T20:20:00.000-07:00

The heat opened up with Bede Durbidge taking a quick in and out for a 0.5 only to have Kelly Slater boom the next wave in the set and take it to the sand to log a 7.33.Not to out done, Bede came back firing with a sick wave, throwing half his board over the lip, bombing a nice floater and finishing it all of with his trademark layback snap in the closeout beachie, dropping a bomby 8.83. and then

Dane Reynolds goes ballistic in the 2nd round of the Bells beach , Rip Curl Pro!

2008-03-21T21:18:00.000-07:00

Dane Reynolds was on fire today, in his round 2 heat against Brazilian Heitor Alves, who opened up the heat with a 9 point ride, but Dane came right back with a 9.7, his first turn was super critical and right in the pocket throwing buckets of spray and then backed it up with some nice carves and a sweet cutback! As if that wasn't enough he blew out a huge air reverse on his next wave, mixing it

Bells Beach serves up 6-8ft swells for the Rip Curl/ASP pro

2008-03-21T05:09:00.000-07:00

Bells Beach – ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA) came to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to surf big waves. He took advantage of the eight foot (three metre) conditions on offer today to post the highest heat total and single wave score of the day. Event officials ran 20 heats of competition to take advantage of the swell.Slater, 8X ASP World Champion, left competitors Adriano de Souza (BRA) and

Check out this swell coming to Japan!

2008-03-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

Hey all this is a swell forecast model for eastern Japan, check out that swell!!!!It's going to be big, a bit stormy and icy cold, but some how I am still frothing like a grom!So out comes the 5mm suit, boots and gloves. Bring on the ice cream headaches I say!!!This hits 9am tomorrow morning! The red is 4.5m plus!

Kelly Slater is going Bells

2008-03-18T00:27:00.000-07:00

WORLD surfing's glamour boy Kelly Slater has confirmed he will compete in this week's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.The eight-time world champion had threatened to skip Bells after revealing he had "lost energy" for the sport during the season-opener on the Gold Coast last week.But Rip Curl Pro media manager Dane Sharp yesterday claimed that the 36-year-old American was again on board for this

Sweet hollow waves at my local today!

2008-03-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

Check out these pics, isn't huge but just looks so fun! I am itching for a bit of tube time!What's happening at your Local these days? Leave a comment or mail me your pics and I will post em up here for you!

Some Nice Cold Barrels to be had Today!

2008-03-14T23:58:00.000-07:00

The water is about 8 degrees Celsius, the line up pretty much empty, with an air temp of 15C, looks like this guy scored a sweet one, should wall up all the way through from the looks of it!Come on summer!!!!!! Board shorts, bikini babes, beer and hotdogs, all that and a shit load of good waves! Paradise!

One eyed surfer ready to charge Rip Curl Pro at Bells

2008-03-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

Airey’s Inlet surfer Seb Hanson-Boyd will overcome the loss of sight in one eye after a surfing accident four months ago to compete at next week’s Rip Curl Pro.The 17-year-old high school student’s sight was permanently damaged when his surfboard struck him in the right eye after a wipeout on a wave at Airey’s Inlet.“I fell off and resurfaced and pulled the board toward me with my leg rope and

Sharks sent to water to learn how to surf!

2008-03-11T20:02:00.000-07:00

NO, NOT THOSE KIND OF SHARK!THESE KINDS OF SHARK, SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY SHARKS!The battle-weary Sharks took to the surf on Monday to ease their aching bones in a fun morning session, and cancelled their scheduled evening practice so that they could further recuperate from the taxing victory over the Blues.Fitness trainer Mark Steele took his charges to the beach to learn how to surf, and the Sharks

Is Kelly going to Bells, 9th world title or is he done?

2008-03-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

Well, What do you all think?We have seen Kelly Lay this out before right?"I am not sure if I am into the whole WCT scene" but is he for real or is this just another psych out routine by the master?I have heard the take on it from the likes of Martin Potter, Bede Durbridge and Mick fanning, who all say Kelly will run for the title, personally I think he will, but only time will tell. What are your

Pororoca Surfing in The Amazon

2008-03-04T07:16:00.000-08:00

We have all seen this video I am sure, but it looks sooooo much fun I figured it was worth posting up here too.It is amazing that a phenomenon that can be so destructive can also look like so much fun when viewed through different eyes.Doubt I would ever try surfing one of these seemingly endless waves, but I can watch and dream can't I?

Mega Hot Surf Girl!

2008-03-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

Well it is about time we had a picture of a smokin' hot surfer girl up on here again me thinks!Came across this pic and thought I would share it with the rest of you.This girl almost makes me forget about waves!

Nice Hollow empty rights today!

2008-02-26T22:52:00.000-08:00

Man I hate work!!!!Have just returned from a 9 week holiday, but after seeing these empty waves I was missing today I really want another break!

Wipeout pics

2008-02-26T06:40:00.000-08:00

Wipeouts are horrific! but for some reason us surfers just can't help but froth over pics of guys getting just worked!So for all you surf nutters out there here are a few schweet shots of guys getting a beat down we all dread! Enjoy.

20ft swells close Pismo pier

2008-02-24T20:53:00.000-08:00

The Pismo Pier was closed Sunday at around 1 p.m. by Pismo Beach Police as a precaution due to a high surf, which climbed the beach to the bottom of base of the pier.“We're expecting 20 foot swells this afternoon,” police Sgt. Mark Miller said Sunday at about 4:30.He expected the pier to stay closed through the night, but said the night crew would monitor wave activity and make decisions based on

Cold Surf, Ice cream head ache, No crowds

2008-02-14T23:32:00.000-08:00

Hey all,After surfing a few little beachies up from the sunshine coast the past few days here in Australia, and pretty much getting skunked, i started to daydream about the waves at my local in Sendai Japan, I comforted myself by dreaming of flat windblown knee high waves, with a beach full of snow. I mean even with 2-3ft onshore beachies here i was definately better off than slogging it out in a

Mavericks Comp goes off, huge surf, huge characters, great vibe!

2008-01-16T01:04:00.000-08:00

HALF MOON BAY, Calif.--The final round of the Maverick Surf Contest brought together six of the world’s best surfers, who battled the 40-foot waves for more than $30,000 purse, but in the beginning of the final round the finalists said it was for the love of surfing and promised to split the purse no matter who won, said 2008 champion Greg Long from San Clemente, California.The final six charged

10 year old saves surfer from huge surf!

2008-01-02T04:08:00.000-08:00

A SURFER who almost came to grief in yesterday's monster swell on Sydney's Northern Beaches has a keen-eyed 10-year-old to thank for his rescue.James Grant spotted the distressed surfer from his parents' flat at North Narrabeen about 9am.The beach was just one of many in NSW closed to swimmers because of wild surf yesterday, with the closures expected to be in place until the end of the