Huntington Beach, Calif. (June 15, 2010) -Quiksilver’s ‘King of the Groms’ 2010 U.S. tour continues with a west coast regional qualifying event in Huntington Beach next Monday, June 21 at 8:00 a.m., just in time for the first day of summer. Quiksilver’s ‘King of the Groms’ is one of the most unique surf competitions in the world, showcasing the best young surf talent, ages 16 and under. Finalists from each of the regional qualifying events held in Brazil, Tahiti, Europe, the U.S. and in other countries throughout the world will move on to compete at the prestigious global final held at the Quiksilver Pro France in late September.
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There’s never been a better time to be a junior surfer. Teenagers years shy of learner’s permits are circumnavigating the globe on a sponsor’s dime. Photo spreads: Check. Six-figure deals: Yep. Chicks lined up to meet you: Oh yeah. As I mentioned, the world is ripe for the talented grom these days. But with the perks come a few responsibilities. Most notably, you have to blow up. And recently, at the Rip Curl Gromsearch in Huntington, that’s exactly what the best young prodigies did. Blow the hell up.
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It’s summer! Get out your board and ride the waves with Cheapflights’ picks for 10 hot surfing destinations around the globe.
Chicago, Illinois
Surprised? So were we. Chicago makes our pick for an incredible place to surf for logistics and history. There’s something undeniably awesome about of surfing on a lake, and secondly, since the sport was actually banned for decades and recently allowed, we’re loving the epic draw that effectively legalizes … Details
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How exactly standup paddle surfing fits into the identity of the modern surfer/waterman in Southern California remains a contentious issue. From contempt to optimism, surfers run the gamut of emotions when considering standup paddling, and a recent order from the Department of Parks and Recreation has only served to spark the debate.
On April 1, 2010, the Orange Coast District passed an order that would prohibit …Â Details
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