Our newest Senior Photographer Zak Noyle's update from the front lines of surfing at the Banzai Pipeline.

We here at TransWorld SURF are extremely proud to announce the addition of 23-year old Oahu native Zak Noyle to the TransWorld SURF Photo Team.

The 2009 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout opening ceremony was held last weekend at Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore of Oahu in grand fashion as Hawaiian priests blessed the event and some of Pipeline's favorite son's got ready to rumble. The event has a waiting period from Jan 5-15.