This award-winning independent documentary film that expands the surf film genre and features some of the most unique and visually stunning moments in women’s sports cinematography. Shot on location in Tavarua, Fiji, Surfer Girl captures images of women athletes rarely seen on television or in film. The women speak of their passion for the ocean, for surfing, and for following their dreams.Surfer Girl features Americans Frieda Zamba and Debbie Beacham, and Australian’s Wendy Botha, Pam Burridge and Jodie Cooper… Five women. Ten world titles. Personal and compelling stories
American teen Ashley Caldwell grabbed gold for her first freestyle World Cup medal, winning the aerials event on her home hill Friday.
Qi Guangpu of China won the men’s the competition ahead of Ryan St. Onge of the United States.
The 17-year-old Caldwell beat Alla Tsuper of Belarus and Xu Mengtao of China just one week after her previous best World Cup finish  … More
On Tuesday, January 18th, 18 surfers from Half Moon Bay made the paddle out to Maverick’s as a building northwest swell began to hit the reef under sunny skies and windy conditions. On the line: an opportunity to represent one of the two HMB local slots next to Ion Banner in the upcoming trials heat on contest day.Â
Leading up to this local session a lot of planning and conversation took place between contest organizers and HMB surfers. It was agreed to have a contest trials heat to give the local surfers an opportunity to get into next year’s contest being held at their homebreak, just like Pipeline, Teahupoo, Sunset Beach, and Punta De Lobos for example  … More