Freddy P runs the show on a short day of competition held in the best surf the Rip Curl Pro Search Portugal has seen yet. Check the comp action and some good freesurfing from Taj, Jordy, and more.

Veteran ASP World Tour surfer Damien Hobgood chats with TransWorld SURF Editor In Chief Chris Cote about the upcoming 2009 World Tour and talks about what he's been doing to get ready for the new season. Alas, at the end of the clip, Damo spots a naked SUP'er...

In a not-so-surprising move, former Three-Time World Champion Andy Irons from Kauai has alerted the ASP that he will not be surfing the tour full time this year. While the withdrawl was no big shock, the fact that the ASP granted him an ASP wildcard for 2010 is something to talk about...