A slight drop in the swell allows for big turns and a few barrels on day two of the Vans World Cup Of Surfing at Sunset Beach. Photo and video of all the action here

Wild and unruly Sunset Beach greets competitors on day 1 of the Vans World Cup Of Surfing... Photo and video highlights of all the carnage here.

Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf event pitting Oahu’s legendary shores, North Shore and South Shore, against each other. Top surfers from each shore will battle it out in a head-to-head surf competition for ultimate island bragging rights. To keep things fair, the event will again be held on the Eastside of Oahu at Sandy Beach, which is neutral territory.

I'm sick of seeing airs from every Tom, Dick and Pedro. Yeah they're rad and all the cool kids do 'em, but what really gets the blood flowing on this hodad is a good ol' fashioned turn. Enjoy this 18-photo ode to the turn...

Ten surfers for each team were chosen by the public via an online poll. Each shore’s team has to include at least one female surfer and two groms. A “ringer” will be allowed to be a part of each team and does not have to be disclosed until day of competition; the “ringer” can be any surfer from anywhere in the world. To cast your vote for the ringer, text “rbrivals” to 72855, voting closes 8/29/10

Former ASP World #7 and decorated Hawaiian power surfer, Pancho Sullivan, has recently been appointed Rip Curl Hawaii Sales and Marketing Representative.

Oahu’s own Jason Shibata wins the Ala Moana Bowls Sponsor Me Hawaii 2-Star WQS event—he may still be thanking his peeps.

Make no mistake: Jason Shibata isn't ready to pass the competitive torch just yet...

The Volcom Pipeline Pro "Warriors" get in a morning full of shredding at Pipe and Backdoor yesterday as another "lei day" was called. Looks like we could be on for tomorrow, check this ripping clip in the meantime!

The Banzai Pipeline. It’s surfing ultimate arena and Proving Ground. It’s where careers are made, and sometimes, lives lost. Meet the starting lineup for the Volcom Pipeline Pro 5* WQS January 23 through February 5, 2010. Watch the live Web cast here!

After a nine-year hiatus from the winner's podium, "Coach" Myles schools the field at the 1* WQS Sponsor Me Sunset Open presented by Da Hui. Full photo gallery and wrap here...

Pancho Sullivan Sets The Pace At The Da Hui Presents The Sponsor Me Sunset Open

Vans Triple Crown leader Joel Centeio ousted, Sunny Garcia pushes on, Nat Young racks up the scores, and World Title contender Fanning enters the fray at Sunset.

Kehau has already had an operation to help her keep going and will need around four operations in her lifetime. Insurance will only cover so much of the cost.

With today’s emphasis on above-the-lip surfing, spins, and grabs, power surfing—the kind where you turn so hard your fins beg for mercy—has become a missing component in many repertoires. Bonus Power Surfing Photo Gallery And Sweet Gear Giveaway!