he swell came down Saturday after a few big days at Haleiwa for the Reef Hawaiian Pro, the first jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. With strong sets rolling in Thursday and Friday, competitors were making the most of the powerful North Shore waves on Saturday, which were consistent at one to two feet and some still peaking overhead. The water is supposed to be relatively flat for much of the upcoming week, according to the Surfline.com forecast, so Saturday was probably the last day of action before a heavy dose of lay days.
Starting with 128 competitors, the event has seen more than half the field eliminated as the Round of 64 got underway Saturday. Kauai’s Dylan Goodale was one of … More
Mick Fanning and Dane Reynolds have managed to escape defeat during Round of 64 of the Reef Hawaiian Pro, in Haleiwa.
With waist/head-high waves on offer, John John Florence had the shocking exit of the event caused by Dale Staples and Matt Banting. Other top seed casualties included CJ Hobgood, Brett Simpson, Bede Durbidge, and Raoni Monteiro … More
Sunny Garcia has conquered the Clash of the Legends, held during the Reef Hawaiian Pro 2013, in Haleiwa.
A bad day turned good for six-time Triple Crown of Surfing champion Sunny Garcia today, bowing out of the main event but getting the better of a fun reunion with three other legends of the sport to win the exhibition Clash of the Legends.
The $10,000 first prize definitely helped to lift his mood … More
Surf gangs have been protecting their local surf breaks for decades. Wars, violence, death and respect. Which surf groups have written their name in the dark side of surfing?
“My gang will get you”, Jim Morrison once warned us. While he visioned one of the worst sides of beach life and surf culture – threats and revenge – he reminded us to behave in foreign territories.
Localism. That hostile, unfriendly feeling that … More