BIG NAMES, BIG WAVES, BIG BUCKS
 
Take the world's top professional surfers, set them against the world's biggest waves, stage it on the famous North Shore of Oahu, put world titles and the most prestigious event titles on the line, throw in more than $800,000 in prize money, and you've got the annual:

VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING
November 12 through December 20, 2008
North Shore, Oahu, HAWAII
Final stop of the Association of Surfing Professionals Dream Tour
    
Jewel #1: Haleiwa - REEF HAWAIIAN PRO
November 12-23, 2008
Men's $135,000 Prime 6-star World Qualifying Series Event.
Women's $35,000 Prime 6-star World Qualifying Series Event.
Celebrating 24 years in 2008, this event boasts past champions the likes of Mark Richards (Australia), Tom Curren (USA), and Sunny Garcia (Hawaii).
Runs on the five biggest and best days of surf within the period.
Daily hotline: (808) 596-7873
Website: triplecrownofsurfing.com
      
Men's Jewel #2: Sunset Beach - O'NEILL WORLD CUP OF SURFING
November 24 through December 6, 2008
Men's $135,000 Prime 6-star World Qualifying Series Event.
Over 34 years, the winner's list for this gem includes Tom Carroll (Australia), Andy Irons (Hawaii), and Shaun Tomson (South Africa).
Runs on the four biggest and best days of surf within the period.
Daily hotline: (808) 596-7873
Website: triplecrownofsurfing.com    
 
Women's Jewel #2: Sunset Beach - ROXY PRO
November 24 through December 6, 2008
Women's $85,000 elite World Championship Tour Event.
Champions of this event often go on to attain world champion status, including Layne Beachley (Australia), Sofia Mulanovich (Peru) and Chelsea Georgeson (Australia).
Runs on the two biggest and best days of surf within the period.
Daily hotline: (808) 596-7873
Website: triplecrownofsurfing.com

Men's Jewel #3: The Banzai Pipeline - BILLABONG PIPELINE MASTERS
December 8-20, 2008
Men's $320,000 elite World Championship Tour Event.
The longest running and most prestigious jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the Billabong Pipeline Masters will crown the 2008 ASP men's world champion and Vans Triple Crown champion. The honor roll for this event includes legendary tube riders Gerry Lopez (Hawaii), Shaun Tomson (South Africa), Kelly Slater (USA), and Tom Carroll (Australia).
Runs on the four biggest and best days of surf within the period.
Daily hotline: (808) 596-7873
Website: triplecrownofsurfing.com
   
Women's Jewel #3: Honolua Bay, Maui - BILLABONG PRO
December 8-20, 2008
Women's $85,000 elite World Championship Tour Event.
The only outer-island event of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Series, the women's Billabong Pro enjoys the world's premier right-hand point break of Honolua Bay, Maui. This event will crown the 2008 ASP women's world champion and Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champion.
Runs on the four biggest and best days of surf within the period.
Daily hotline: (808) 596-7873
Website: triplecrownofsurfing.com