Pipeline, Oahu – Oahu’s North Shore has been the focal point of the surfing world’s attention over the past week with day after day of spectacular huge surf. The run of swell continues this week and could see the Volcom Pipe Pro start tomorrow, January 24, with a holding period through February 5.  Â
A $120,000 5-star Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) rated event, the Volcom Pipe Pro has lured more than 100 of the world’s best barrel riders from 15 nations to the North Shore, each vying for a share of the loot. Their performances in the coming days will surely uphold Pipeline’s reputation as being the most dangerous, dramatic and breath-taking surf venue on the planet  … More
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But Top Gear last night unveiled its new Stig amid rumours the secret racing driver could be a woman.
The latest incarnation of the mystery driver is small and slight, leading to speculation that BBC producers have found a female racing expert to don the white suit, mask and helmet this time … More
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Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage Finals finished in style today, after three days of solid surfing tore apart North Cronulla beach. Seeing picture perfect conditions as the canvas for some amazing surfing, Sean Mawson (Manyana, NSW) led the way in the blue ribbon division (16 years division).Â
However Harry Man (Torquay, VIC) 2nd, Jordan Lawler (Narrabeen, NSW) 3rd and Zac Scott (Werri Beach, NSW) 4th, made sure Mawson didn& rsquo;t have things all his way in the final by coming within a whisker of winning … More
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