Competition finally gets underway today on the Outer Banks as double beach heats are run to play catch up. Check out the finals set up for Wednesday's schedule right here.

The best of the East have once again gathered on the isolated shores of the Outer Banks to crown this year's East Coast champions. With Hurricane Igor and T.S. Julia spinning off the coast, we've got your full preview right here.

Cape Hatteras, NC played host to the final Surfing America Prime event last weekend. Evan Geiselman, Cam Richards, Daniel Glenn, and Nikki Viesins take wins in their respective divisions as well as the season champ titles. Check out all the photos and results here.

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.

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...

Ya'll better be paying attention, because the bread-and-butter divisions at the 2009 ESA Easterns are plugging along. Check out all the photos and action from Thursday at Hatteras.

Wednesday's day of competition down on the Banks saw some contestable surf and gorgeous blue skies. A few finals were had, but winners are yet to be determined. Check out all the photos and news here.

The Eastern Surfing Association welcomes the best surfers from the East Coast back to Cape Hatteras for the 42nd annual gathering of "The Best Of The East" at Lighthouse Jetty on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.