Meet Alfred Louis Layer IV: He's from Maui, has webbed feet, charges Jaws, is perfecting a front flip mctwist thing, got beat by Carissa Moore then started dating her... He also made a really funny video for your viewing pleasure.

The emotional yet inspirational event was held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, and attracted more than 650 guests, as well as surfing greats such as Dave Kalama, Rob Machado, Lisa Anderson, and P.T. Townsend, and music icons including Green Day’s Billy Jo Armstrong and Tom Curren. Dave Kalama also served as honorary co-chair with legendary waterman Laird Hamilton, while famed Los Angeles Angels’ Tim Salmon was celebrated as the night’s honoree for his ardent support of the event since its inception.

You'd think Laird Hamilton could swim a giant rock down there and plug the whole himself...

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is pleased to announce that Wahoo’s Fish Taco has become the title sponsor of the 3rd Annual Pipeline to a Cure gala on July 31, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. This year’s gala will be dedicated to CF Ambassador Emily Haager, who at the age of 27 recently lost her battle with cystic fibrosis.

With all these early season south swells, Teahupo‘o has been firing lately! Check out Laird Hamilton, Jamie O'Brien, Kalani Chapman, Ryan Hipwood, Raimana, and more scoring prime time barrels at one of the world's most photogenic waves. All photos Zak Noyle.

Monday January 11th saw the biggest day of the winter (so far) at Jaws on the North Shore of Maui. Between Archie Kalepa getting airlifted out after suffering a leg injury and Ian Walsh air dropping down the face of one of the biggest waves of the day, Jaws provided the thrills... check this exclusive gallery.

Maui's famed Jaws (Peahi) lit up Monday, December 7th. Ian Walsh, Mike Parsons, Laird Hamilton, Dave Rastovich, Laurie Towner, Luke Egan, Billy Kemper, and more charged the 50-foot+ peaks hard. Check out the exclusive XXL photo gallery and bonus video.

"We are in awe of how the surf industry has stepped up to support our cause," said Paul Motenko of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. "We have found new partners who truly understand CF and are willing to fight with us to find a cure."

Surfing Legends Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama Will Return as Honorary Co-Chairs

The West Coast Premier of Water Man a film by esteemed lensman Jeff Hornbaker. Held at the Surfing Heritage Museum in San Clemente, some of surfing biggest names made it to the show. All photos by Tyler Cuddy.