Sunset Beach, Hawaii — Ezekiel Lau, a 17-year-old high school senior, has won the $85,000 HIC Pro Presented by Vans, held at Sunset Beach today. Lau, who attends Kamehameha School, posted a convincing win over 15-year-old Maui schoolboy Ian Gentil; Kauai’s Kamalei Alexander, 33; and defending HIC Pro champion Billy Kemper (Maui, 21) respectively. Today’s final day of competition was held in consistent 4- to 5-foot surf.
With school now wrapping up, Lau is focused on his opportunity to compete in the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing that begins  … More
“A collection of my favorite shots from the last few years of filming. I have been incredibly privileged to travel to so many places and meet so many people. I want to thank everyone that has helped me out along the way, especially anyone who brought my films and made all this possible”Â
Filmed in Europe, Canada, Nicaragua, Cost Rica, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Indonesia and Thailand
The names of the surfers that will ride the 2011/2012 Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau have been announced. The big wave surfing contest will be run at Waimea Bay, Oahu, between December 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012.
It takes a special brew of energy from Mother Nature to even rouse athletes for The Eddie, and the heavier the storm, the greater … More
While Kelly Slater will sleep walk his way to a remarkable 11th world title this week in San Francisco, most of the real tour drama is happening in the realm of surfers rated between 20 and 40 on the world rankings, as the race to qualify for next year’s tour approaches its final turn.Â
Miguel Pupo just gave himself a huge shot in the arm by  … More