May 13th, 2013 will go down as a memorable day in the Tahitian history books. Watch as Tahitian demi-god Raimana Van Bastolaer rode on some of the swell’s best and biggest waves, along with professional surfers Maya Gabeira, Carlos Burle and others that were brave enough to take off on what’s knows as the heaviest wave in the world.
Jordy Smith (ZAF), 25, has won the Billabong Rio Pro in a hard-fought final over national favorite Adriano de Souza (BRA), 26, by a score of 17.80 to 16.34 in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Barra Da Tijuca.
Stop No. 3 of 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Billabong Rio Pro utilized the entirety of the event waiting period, culminating in a high-performance showdown from the ASP Top 34 amidst a bevy of barrels and ramps of Barra Da Tijuca … Pictures and more
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Victims of paralysis proved this weekend that nothing can stop them from hitting the waves at Wrightsville Beach.
Community surfers came together with the support of “Life Rolls On,” a non-profit organization, to host the event “They Will Surf Again” … More
Just eight surfers remain in the draw at stop 3 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour, the Billabong Rio Pro, with the quarter-finalists being decided today in barreling two-metre waves at Barra da Tijuca. Local rookie Filipe Toledo (BRA) and South African Jordy Smith (ZAF) were among the stand-outs, both surfers scored perfect 10s in the tricky conditions – wowing the crowds with their freakish ability.
Filipe Toledo took to the skies with incredible aerial display … More