From the Red Bull files… What’s the best way for a coach to impress the participants of a Junior Surf Training Camp? Surfing an enormous wave in front of the open-mouthed up-and-coming surfers. Watch coach and professional big wave surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer do just that at Teahupoo in Tahiti.

In this thrilling episode of “Firsthand,” watch Tahiti’s Surfing Ambassador Raimana Van Bastolaer and a host of big wave surfers including legend Laird Hamilton and Jamie O’Brien tackle the biggest swell of the year at the death-defying surf break called Teahupoo.

After over a dozen trips to Tahiti, I finally saw the movie Ultimate Wave Tahiti last night at the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego. Here's what I thought about the flick...

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.

We may not be the best investigative journalists in the world, nor are we good at saying "no," but if there's one thing your bros at TransWorld SURF know how to do well its blow out parties like the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards.

South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker Claims Ride of the Year, German Surfer Sebastian Steudtner Wins XXL Biggest Wave; California's Shawn Dollar Breaks Biggest Paddle-in Wave Record

The finalists for the 2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy were announced today in the wake of one of the greatest years in surfing history.

The St. Patricks day swell from hell hit Teahupo‘o with more force than has been seen there in years, check the video for proof!

The first big south swell of 2010 rocks the heaviest wave in the world... check the exclusive photos here!

The Making Of "Ultimate Wave Tahiti" 3D featuring pro surfing champion Kelly Slater, Tahitian Raimana Van Bastolaer, and the gnarly wave of Teahupoo

The world premiere of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti in 3D IMAX went off Monday night in LA. Featuring Kelly Slater, Raimana Van Bastolaer, and Teahupoo coming straight off the screen at you, the film is a must see. Check out all the pics from the night and our thoughts.

It's a well known fact that we love Tahiti. From the people to the waves to the landscape—everything about the place is magical. Can't wait to see this flick...

Quiksilver Announces World Premiere of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D IMAX Theater Film featuring Kelly Slater, with a performance by Mason Jennings as well.

With an all-star cast consisting of Kelly Slater, Manoa Drollet, Chris Malloy, Keith Malloy, Shane Dorian, CJ Hobgood, Dion Agius and Raimana Van Bastolaer, we're hoping for a banger of a flick...