Jeremy Flores may face disciplinary action for storming the judging tower after losing his Round 2 heat against Sebastian Zietz, at Jeffreys Bay.
It was just another Round 2 heat. Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz had beautiful clean lines to display their surf talent.
With three minutes to go, Zietz needed a 6.54-point ride to grab first place. Judges took their time comparing all waves ridden so far, but the Hawaiian ended up getting a 6.67 wave … More
That’s not sympathy, just describing them. Poor pro surfers. Their fortunes fell with the industry, which fell with the economy, which fell on cactus. Times are hard for middle-class pros. Not the Fannings or the Florences, but the 99 percent.
That’s what people keep saying. But it doesn’t quite add up.
Why do surfers get sponsored, anyway? … More
Over the course of the last decade, I’ve seen surf contests from just about every corner of the globe. From bobbing in the channel at Teahupo‘o in Tahiti to elbowing wannabe gangsters out of the way for a spot on California’s Huntington Beach Pier, I’ve been there, done that. Despite this, I still get a thrill seeing Kelly Slater get spit out of a giant Pipeline barrel, and moments later he gives me a high five as he walks up the beach to return his jersey. But not all venues are created equal! Here are my five favorite spots to watch a pro surf contest live … More
Okay, before you get high on your keyboard piety, let’s set a few things straight, shall we? Janni Honscheid doesn’t have the same surf skill set as Steph Gilmore. Janni won’t ever make the world tour. And, we understand that a German surf champ probs doesn’t hold the same weight of a surf champ in Australia or the US. We’re also assuming you’re agitated that Anastasia Ashley doesn’t even do the QS! So, can we move on?
Meet Janni, 23, a model and pro(ish) surfer based in the Canary Islands who dates Irish-based big-wave surfer, Tom Lowe. In-between modeling and surf events, she works in her family’s surf store in the Canary Islands … Pictures and more