Filipe Toledo Wins Oi Rio Pro In Dramatic Fashion; John John Florence Withdraws After Re-Injuring Knee
Filipe Toledo won the Oi Rio Pro in an epic final against Jordy Smith after John John Florence re-injured his knee the previous day.
John John Florence Doesn’t Think He’ll Win 11 World Titles and Why He’s Sailing to Tahiti
In a wide-ranging interview, we discuss the health of John John's knee and why he doesn't love Instagram.
Relik’s Longboarding ‘World Tour’ Is Back at Malibu With $100k Prize Purses
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Kanoa Igarashi Discusses Motivation, Supporting His Family, and Maintaining the Lifestyle
Kanoa Igarashi is mostly driven by a need to take care of those closest to him.
How to Prepare for a Surf Trip in Less Than 4 Weeks
Surf trip in a month? Time to get ready. You don't wanna blow a barrel in front of your friends.
Why My Nickname Is NOT ‘Von Burner’ and Dropping In Isn’t So Egregious
Dropping in on another surfer is NOT the equivalent of "drunk driving through a red light in a school zone."
Here’s a Father’s Day Gift Guide to Spoil All the Rad Dads Who Love the Outdoors
Get your old man what he wants this year.
San Diego Lawyer Believes Supergirl Surf Pro Should Allow Men to Compete
The firm says the contest denies men the opportunity to earn cash and valuable qualification points.
Michael Oblowitz Is Surfing’s Most Controversial Filmmaker
Michael Oblowitz 's last film won critical acclaim then controversially vanished into thin air. His new project "Heavy Water" with Nathan Fletcher examines surfing's darker realities.
Justin Jay’s New Book Captures a Decade of the Most Candid Moments with North Shore Surf Royalty
The quietest, most poignant moments in surfing's guarded North Shore community all have one thing in common: Justin Jay was there. He captured a photo.
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