Dispatch #5 from the Fred Patachia-led expedition to Rapa Nui...check these video clips of a surf trip gone awry!

Our newest senior photographer Zak Noyle just got home from slab-heavy Western Australia with some of his Hawaiian homeys—Evan Valeire, Ola Eleogram, Sean Moody, and a handful of international rippers.

While notoriously fickle and dependent on Pacific Ocean generated typhoons for major swell action, there are over 7,000 islands in the Philippine archipelago—making for an amazing amount of potential. Inside, Mikala Jones, Jason Shibata and crew score some never-before-seen perfection...

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.