Heath Joske leads team Australia to gold. His secret? “I picked up a bit of rubbish off the beach the other day, so maybe China’s giving me a bit of respect and payback.”

Team Australia has the lead over France, Peru, and the USA at Riyue Bay, China.

Says Chris Ward about the Riyue Bay left hander, "It’s kind of a longer, softer Lower Trestles.”

In anticipation of the first ever ISA and ASP World Tour surf contests in China, we caught up with ISA President Fernando Aguerre to see how it all came about and what we can expect as Chris Ward and crew journey to Hainan Island in the South China Sea…

"We are very excited about the top level teams from USA and Brazil for the ISA China Cup," said the ISA President Fernando Aguerre.

The Seaslug Surf Series came alive this last weekend in the South Bay.

…Lost rider Chris Ward has been awarded a wildcard slot into the 2011 Pipe Masters. Chris earned his slot into the comp by making the final of the recent Volcom Pipe Pro WQS held at perfect Pipe/Backdoor in January.

Eighteen-year-old John Florence goes back-to-back at Pipeline contests, after having won the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout three weeks ago to the day. And damn was Pipe/Backdoor good Thursday... Check the full report and photos and video highlights.

For the last ten days, the North Shore has been barraged by a consistent North swell, and while that direction doesn't bode well for Pipeline, a handful of spots have been all time. Check this exclusive gallery and video featuring some of the world's best...

Apparently Wardo and his girlfriend headed out of Morro Bay in a 13-foot Sea Pro skiff to post up at an outer break to surf on February 13th. Later in the day two boats, including a Coast Guard cutter, had flipped trying to make it back in...

With the culmination of the 2009 ASP season, 2010's full list of World Tour surfers has officially been released. Injury wildcards, WQS workhorses, and big name shockers all inside...

Sunday 12/06 was a typical day at the Banzai Pipeline: Tanned bunnies strutting their stuff on the beach, a heavy dose of ripping from the world's best, and to top it off, a scuffle on the beach.

What Really Went Wrong with ...Lost? As Aaron Cormican tells us, "A lot." ...Lost has put together a best of film from their first seven movies, with tons of never before seen footage. Check out the hellbent trailer and premiere dates for this weekend.

Peep this clip of Lowers regulars Chris Ward and Kolohe Andino, along with South African Jordy Smith, reaping the benefits of summertime in SoCal at Lower Trestles.

Name: Chris Ward Stance: Regular Hometown: San Clemente, California, USA D.O.B.: December 11, 1978 (age: 30) Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 lbs. Sponsors: …Lost surfboards and clothing, Creatures of Leisure accessories, Psycho Ward, and Santa Monica Airlines. Fun Fact: Chris Ward was born in Texas and lived there until the age of seven. Portrait: Bielmann/SPL Action: [...]