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Stephanie Gilmore And Layne Beachley Celebrate Victory In The Oakley Earth Challenge
"The odds were stacked against us as the World had us needing a combination score but in classic Aussie style we kept fight to the end to claim the Ashes," said Layne Beachley.
Fantasy Action Sports League Giving Out $2,000 + More For Billabong Pro Mundaka
As always, FASL continues to offer the best Prizes in Fantasy Surfing. For Mundaka, and every surf event, we are offering $1,000 for First Place, with $2,000 Total Cash being offered to the top 8 finishers. In total, the top 25 finishers for the event win prizes.
Cosmic Creek Contest And Concert Going Off This Weekend
The infamous Cosmic Creek Contest is coming up this Saturday October 3rd at Salt Creek along with the now legendary Music Concert headlined by Donavon and special friends on Saturday night at Seven Degrees in Laguna.
The September Matix Monthly
The September Matix Monthly is here. Time to spring forward in the southern hemisphere and fall back in the northern hemisphere; this is truly the best time of year. The water is warm and the conditions are great so jump into the Matix Monthly matixclothing.com/monthly/surf/sept/ to see what’s going on!
TWS’ Brian Bielmann Featured In NY Times
One of the greatest surf photographers of modern times, Brian Bielmann has recently had his work featured on the New York Times website photo blog.
CCS Girls Online T-Shirt Promo Supporting B4BC Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month For Fourth Year
For the fourth consecutive year, CCS Girls Online will offer limited-edition co-branded tees benefiting Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) throughout the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Four Wildcards Announced For Oakley Pro Junior Global Challenge In Bali Oct. 7-17
Oakley announced four wildcards this week who will also get the chance to compete: France’s Marc Lacomare (who placed second last year), Clay Marzo (HAW), Granger Larsen (HAW) and Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA).
Sitka Surfboards Announces Opening Of New Vancouver Flagship Store
SITKA Surfboard Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a new Vancouver Flagship store. The new store will be located at 1864 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano West 4th in Kitsilano – the epicentre of surf, skate and snow retail in Vancouver.
Bartels And Gilmore Lead Opening Day Of Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic
The opening day of the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic saw current ASP World No. 5 Melanie Bartels (HAW), 27, and reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, lead the world’s best women’s surfers through Round 1 in two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf at Dee Why.
Hang Ten With Duke Boyd And Friends This Sunday
This year the California Surf Museum honors surf industry trailblazer and founder of Hang Ten Surf Wear Duke Boyd. Meet the man behind some of our favorite clothes!
Schedule Announced For Sacred Craft Surf Expo
Two days of surf culture at Del Mar Fairgrounds includes live shaping, live glassing, a surfboard 'antique roadshow', seminars, live music, art, autographs, book signings and exhibits.
2009 ESA Champions Crowned—Rupp And Lineback Repeat
While Atlantic Northeast winds howled throughout the final day, the cloudy Outer Banks’ skies were vaguely reminiscent of last year’s Easterns. Especially since the two most coveted titles were successfully defended by their 2008 champions.
Quiksilver Pro France: Parko Falls And The Pack Is About To Strike
Joel Parkinson bowed out early today in France and the usual suspects (Kelly, Mick, etc.) are planning their assault. Check out all the photos from day 4 in France.
ESA Championships: Friday’s Photos
Weather and waves are hitting the Outer Banks as we speak. Just in time for things to be decided at the 2009 ESA Easterns. Check out all of Friday's photos...
Quiksilver Pro France: Day 3
Only four heats run today in France, but Round 2 is now in the books. Check out all the photos from Friday's action across the Atlantic.