Marco Fernandez, Yadin Nicol, Gabe Kling, Sunny Garcia and Ian Walsh have opened the Reef Hawaiian Pro 2013 in great style, at Haleiwa Beach Park, Hawaii.
With double overhead, clean wave conditions, Fernandez was the top scoring surfer of the opening round – 17.17 points out of 20 (8.77, 8.4).
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HONOLULU – (Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013) — The REEF Hawaiian Pro, event #1 of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing hydrated by vitaminwater®, has opted for a NO GO today due to largely closed out 15- to 20-foot surf at Haleiwa. The next call will be made at 7am tomorrow.
Extra large surf is hammering the outer reefs of Oahu’s North Shore today, but the story closer to shore at Haleiwa is one of torrid rip currents and closeout waves. Contest Director Marty Thomas watched … More
For the second year straight, the world title will be decided at Pipeline. After a carbon fiber year of consistency, Mick Fanning looks like the easy favorite. However, the other surfer vying for the crown happens to be the best of all time, Kelly Slater. Kelly must win Pipe Masters to earn the title. And even if Kelly wins, Mick has to lose before the semifinals in order for the king to grab his 12th crown. The odds like Mick, but miracles like Kelly. Two men of great wealth and taste squabble below.
Brendan Buckley: Joy to the world title race! I love when Pipe chooses the champ. And for the second year in a row, a handsome Australian man will … More
SIMA Humanitarian Fund & Industry Leaders Make Funds Immediately Available for Super Typhoon Haiyan Relief
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (November 13, 2013) – The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, joined by key donors, has pledged $7,500 in funds immediately available for disaster relief in the Philippines. The SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors is also encouraging the surf industry and the industry’s donor network to join in and support this emergency relief.
The $7,500 was quickly pooled via the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, and industry leaders/donors Fernando Aguerre, Paul Naude, Bob McKnight and the James Caccavo Family. The money is being … More