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One year later and are we any better off as surfers? It would be nice to think so. The spirit endures, and the wonderment that we all experienced when we rode our first waves still exists, but 12 months later and a great many things have happened.

Chasing Mavericks” tickled the silver screen. And whether you thought it was a success or a failure, it celebrated and cemented the legacy of one of our own that left this Earth far too early. Jay Moriarity was the embodiment of what a surfer could and should be. Kind and humble, quick to   …  More

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Pe’ahi, Maui, HAWAII – Organizers of RED BULL JAWS, Paddle at Pe’ahi have announced that they will not hold the event during the forecast December 30/31 swell, primarily due to the overnight peak swell arrival time.

“We have been monitoring this developing swell very closely but the real issue is the timing,” said Contest Director Mike Parsons. “There will be some very large waves late Sunday/early Monday, but we   …  More

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I have yet to receive a call or email from anyone asking for a statement regarding the events that took place at Cortez. People have inquired why I refuse to talk and that is not the truth at all. Below is my statement.

What happened at Cortes Bank this December 22nd was very scary, and I’m still sifting through some thoughts about what occurred. I’m so sorry this happened, and thankful that Greg is safe and healthy. If I could turn back time, I’d make sure we either didn’t take off on the same wave, or gladly be the inside rider taking the pounding.

Communication can be sketchy between  …  More

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Stéphane Trawalter, a Californian surfer from France, is going to donate a kidney to a Hawaiian friend and Desert Storm Veteran.

Surfing is the center of this warm story. Stéphane Trawalter, a passionate surfer from the Alsace region of France, has moved to California looking for waves.

Kai Buanoi, a Hawaiian surfer, has health, kidney and heart problems due to the agents he was exposed to during Desert Storm   …  More

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