GHOST TREE PWC BAN? Decision On Watercraft Comes TomorrowWhile it was reported that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) will ban the use of Motorized Personal Watercraft (MPWC) within the marine sanctuary as of February 2009, limiting or eliminating the use of JetSkis at big-wave spots like Ghost Tree, Moss Landing and Maverick's, the truth is the official action does not become public until tomorrow and nothing is for sure.
RETRACTIONGrannis Lives!
Mistakes happen. Recently, though, SURFER made a big one. In "The Good Ol' Days," a feature in the December issue, we stated that legendary surf photographer Leroy Grannis had passed away.
BEDE'S BLOGDefending The Triple Crown In Hawaii
my mind has also been fully focused on the Pipe Masters and the Vans Triple Crown where I am defending both titles.
BOOK REVIEWWhen Life Hands You Lemons...
Surfers who have been privileged enough to spend time traveling are aware of the irreplaceable self-discovery that it yields.
NOT OVER YETFantasy Surfer Players Still Have Plenty To Win
While the ASP men's hunt for World Tour domination ended prematurely this year, that doesn't mean it has to for you.
OPINIONS RUN DEEP Conviction Handed Down in Kauanui Case
Seth Cravens was convicted of second-degree murder this week in the fatal beating of a quasi-professional surfer Emery Kauanui in the upscale San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla.
Genesis
It is the cheapest flight to Europe, and we’re making a film, “Waves of Change.” We don’t have a colossal Hollywood budget.
A Big-Wave Secret Spot For 30 Years Emerges From The Mist
A big-wave secret spot for 30 years, northern California’s Maverick’s emerges from the mist.
Brought Back From The Archives
Somewhere… In the midst of this ancient sea, surrounded by the intense energy and sparkling beauty of her ocean waves, lies the Forgotten Island of Santosha…
REEF HAWAIIAN PROSimpson Dominates Day Two
Huntington Beach surfer Brett Simpson, 23, notched up another memorable day at Haleiwa today, posting the highest wave score of the Reef Hawaiian Pro to date, a 9.93 out of a possible 10, during Round 3.
REEF HAWAIIAN PROHaleiwa Heaves On Day One
From seasoned veterans the likes of Mark Occhilupo, 42, (Australia) and Peter Mel, 38, (Santa Cruz, CA), to young local rookies like Lahaina, Maui's Dusty Payne, 19, Haleiwa served up the best conditions possible for the opening day of the Reef Hawaiian Pro - the first event of the $815,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
HOPE AND CHANGE ASP 2009 Tour Schedule; Fiji Gone; Search Moved
ASP President Rabbit Bartholomew and the lads over at the ASP have had the hood up and wrenches in hand the last few weeks.
END OF AN ERACarissa Moore Signs on with Nike 6.0 & Red Bull
After eight years with Roxy, Carissa Moore is heading off to perhaps greener—or at least more caffeinated and neon-streaked-pastures, signing on with Red Bull and Nike 6.0.
THE WORLD TOUR'S 1ST GERMAN COMPETITOR?A Look at Germany's Dream Tour Apparent, Marlon Lipke
There has been plenty of talk in professional surfing circles about the rise of European surfing. Even a cynic can't ignore the role that Europeans are playing on the international surfing stage.
SURFING IN ALL 50 STATESA QnA with Documentary Producer Jonno Durrant
KELLY NAILS ITSean & Skippy Slater Invitational Benefits World Skin Cancer Foundation
All right, let's get it straight from the start. Although Kelly Slater has a record (9) nine WCT World Titles and another record thirty-nine (39) World Tour victories there's been one title that has eluded him for the past couple of years and that has been the championship title to his brothers Sean and Skippy Slater Invitational.
SPEAK YOUR MINDAll About The Surfboard
The surfboard poll: If you were ordering a new board today, what's the single most important factor for you?
KING BONGABonga Perkins Wins 2008 Oxbow World Longboard Tour
he Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) crowned Bonga Perkins (HAW), 36, the 2008 ASP World Longboard Champion at the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event at San Onofre State Beach over fellow finalist Antoine Delpero (FRA), 23.
DAY TWOOxbow World Longboard Tour Continues
Today was not the day for the Hawaiians at the Oxbow Pro. Blame it on a lack of substantial swell, but of the five Hawaiians in Round Two, not one made it past the elimination round.
SULLIVAN WINS SUNSETPancho Sullivan Claims 2008 Xcel Pro
Surfing with complete command throughout the entire day, Sunset Beach's own blue-collar hero and WCT surfer Pancho Sullivan looked like the man to beat with his trademark power surfing and hometown knowledge setting the pace for the final day.
