You don't win three Triple Crowns in a row without being one of the best surfers in the world. And this past year's victory was an even bigger statement for Joel Parkinson because he was returning from that brutal heel cut that nearly took his foot off.

From their site, Youngwisetails.com, the Coffin brothers give us some old news: them ripping at the Vans Pier Classic. Conner took second in the Pro Junior (and nearly won it). But it was Kolohe Andino doubling up at the HB Pier for both the Mens and Pro Junior victories.

In it's opening weekend Bethany Hamilton's biopic, Soul Surfer, grossed $10.6million at the box offices. That's good enough for fourth nationwide. Here's a quick Q-n-A with Bethany along with some of the biggest internet stories about the film.

Bucky Lasek and Bob Burnquist took their shoes off along with a crowd of people to support TOMS 4th Annual One Day Without Shoes last Tuesday in Cardiff. Every year, TOMS asks the world to go without shoes to raise awareness around the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child's life.

It gives Olam great joy to announce that in collaboration with Harbour Surfboards and Kanvas by Katin we are privileged to bring you a limited edition t-shirt from each shop. These shirts will only be available at Kanvas by Katin and Harbour Surfboards for a limited period of time, April 15th to October 15th of this year.

Bells Beach is a fickle beast, and this year Rip Curl celebrates the 50th Rip Curl Pro at the famed Australian break. We break down things to figure out who is going to ring the 50th Bell...

Dane Reynolds (USA), 25, a leading force in the world of progressive surfing and No. 4 on last year’s ASP World Title Rankings, suffered a knee injury prior to the Billabong Pipe Masters in December, forcing the Californian to opt for surgery. While rehabbing the injury, Reynolds was still out of commission for the season opening Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and sources have just confirmed that he will also miss the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach due to the lengthy recovery process.

Hoven's Wet Wednesday At Zenbu

With just one week remaining before the recommencement of the 2011 ASP World Title season, the world’s best surfers are gearing up for a gladiatorial clash in the iconic Victorian amphitheatre of Bells Beach for the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger.

Nike 6.0 is getting set to release their all female surf movie, Leave A Message. Starring Carissa, Coco, Malia, Laura, Lakey, and Monyca, the film will be far from a chick flick—it will change the way we all look at female surfing. Here's the trailer and an extended bonus photo gallery.

Despite Taj's continual shortcomings against Slater in their many heated battles, the two decided to tackle Ours one day. Taj said, "Kelly, the prick, has beaten me too many times. But I’ve always gotten along with him, and contests won’t change that. The thing I like most about Kelly is how horny the guy is for surfing."

Billabong Surf With A Pro El Salvador Video Update With Mike Parsons And Cody Thompson.

In an exciting 30 minute final today at Canggu Beach in Bali, Marlon Gerber bested Pepen Hendrik in a high scoring shootout to win the Oakley Pro 11, the first stop on the 2011 Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour.

The coldest event on tour, the O’Neill CWC Scotland takes the ASP caravan back to the land of Lords, freezing 7°C waters and fantastic high-performance waves of Thurso’s renowned surf area already set to greet some of the world’s best surfers. Considered as much an adventure as a regular professional surfing event, the 96-man field of athletes will be eager to capturing the coveted winner’s trophy, a true Lords’ sword that has become one of the most prestigious trophies on the ASP World Tour.

It's true: in Northern Sumatra there is a flawless river wave that breaks for over 31 miles. Rip Curl's Search crew found total perfection, but not before a boat exploded, they avoided crocodiles, and two surfers near deaths. But when Tom Curren gets the longest wave of his life, you know it was all worth it. Enjoy the videos...