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Semi Pro Shakedown: Old School vs New School

In: Billabong Rio Pro 2013 | by thermalben | 6 Comments | 15 hours ago

Who would've guessed that young Filipe Toledo would smash Jordy and Fanning in a three-man heat?
Semi Pro Shakedown: The Virgin Suicides

In: Billabong Rio Pro 2013 | by thermalben | 3 Comments | 7 hours ago

Ricardo dos Santos was so focused on the event that he flew to Tahiti on Tuesday, to do what few people in the WCT would...
Buoys Follow One Direction

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 29 Comments | 11 minutes ago

How much does the swell direction influence the surf at your local?
Narelle Aims To Please

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 4 Comments | Yesterday

Can one weather system deliver groundswell to five states of Australia and two nearby countries? With Severe Tropical Cyclone...
Welcome Tropical Cyclone Freda

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 137 Comments | 2 hours ago

The forecast path for TC Freda pushes it in a southwards direction over the coming days, eventually recurving past New Caledonia...
Julian Wilson Wins Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Parkinson Retains ASP WCT Lead

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | 35 Comments | 3 hours ago

Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, has claimed his maiden ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) victory today, besting a rampaging Gabriel...
Mammoth Day at Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Possible Finish Tomorrow

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | 18 hours ago

The Rip Curl Pro Portugal completed a mammoth day of competition today, determining seven of eight Quarterfinalists in improving...
Jack Freestone Wins Second ASP World Junior Title at Oakley ASP World Junior Championships

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | 1 Comment | Wed 15th May '13

Jack Freestone (AUS) took out the Oakley ASP World Junior Championships Bali over Hawaiian Ezekiel Lau (HAW) in a battle...
ASP World Title Contenders Soar Amidst Perfect 10s at Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 1

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Tue 21st May '13

The Rip Curl Pro Portugal commenced today with Round 1 and the opening eight heats of Round 2 completed in improving three...
ASP International and ZoSea Media Agree on Vision for Future of Professional Surfing

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | | Mon 20th May '13

ASP International has entered into a Term Sheet with ZoSea Media (founded by Paul Speaker and Terry Hardy).
Kelly Slater Claims Quiksilver Pro France Over Dane Reynolds

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | 11 Comments | Yesterday

Kelly Slater (USA), 40, reigning 11-time ASP World Champion, claimed his 51st elite tour victory today, besting celebrated...
Riley Laing - Charging Shipsterns At Thirteen

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | | 3 minutes ago

After the quick two hour flight we get off the plane and straight into the hire car, and Mikey points us in the direction...
East Coast Low On Target For New South Wales

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 44 Comments | Sun 19th May '13

The opening week of winter is set to kick off with a bang in New South Wales, thanks to a deepening trough along the East...
Russell Molony Wins The Australian Indigenous Surfing Title

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Mon 20th May '13

Russell Molony (Central Coast NSW/North Entrance) is the Australian Indigenous Suring Champion for 2012 after defeating Joe...
Garrett and Guinness: Pouring cold water on world records

In: Surfpolitik | by thermalben | 13 Comments | 13 hours ago

It's important to note the previous world record, which was held by Mike Parsons for a Cortez Bank monster that measured...
Jack McCoy Wins Best Documentary At X-Dance Film Festival

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 1 Comment | Tue 14th May '13

After a career spanning over 40 years, award winning film maker Jack McCoy was the guest of Honour at this year’s 12th annual...
Yorke Peninsula Surfing Reserve Nomination Gains Momentum

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 46 Comments | 16 hours ago

In support of the National Surfing Reserve nomination process, pioneer Yorkes surfer Geoff (Gordie) Rogers has been busy...
ASP Surfers and Board of Directors Vote to Deactivate the Midyear Rotation in 2012

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 8 Comments | Sat 11th May '13

The ASP Board of Directors has voted to deactivate the midyear rotation in 2012, citing scheduling uncertainties as the primary...
O'Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz Confirmed for 2012 ASP World Title Series

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | | Tue 14th May '13

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz has been confirmed as an elite ASP World Title event for 2012. The world’s best...
Quiksilver Pro New York Cancelled for 2012

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | 10 Comments | Yesterday

Quiksilver and the ASP today announced that the Quiksilver Pro New York will not return to the East Coast of the United States...
World Junior Surfing Championships To Be Decided On Gold Coast

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | | Sun 19th May '13

The Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast, Australia, will be held at Burleigh Heads from 21-29 January 2012. It...
Hurley Pro Trestles Day 3 (+photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Wed 22nd May '13

The Hurley Pro at Trestles returned to Lowers for the third consecutive day and saw the world’s best surfers put in stellar...
Hurley Pro Trestles Day 2 (+photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Sun 19th May '13

The Hurley Pro at Trestles, Event No. 7 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, recommenced in rippable two-to-four (1...
Hurley Pro Trestles Day 1 (+photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Sun 19th May '13

The opening day of the 2011 Hurley Pro at Trestles saw the world’s best surfers tear into high-performance two-to-three foot...
Lunchbreak - a short film to devour on your break

In: Swellnet Dispatch | by thermalben | | Sat 18th May '13

Lunchbreak is 5 minute short surfing film that combines high performance surfing action with a cheeky twist on a Hawaiian...
Adam Melling Wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic (+ photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Mon 20th May '13

Adam Melling (AUS) has clinched the first event of the 2011 O'Neill Cold Water Classic at Gisborne, New Zealand today claiming...
Surfers Take To The Air at Cold Water Classic (+ photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Thu 16th May '13

Day five of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic played host to the most innovative surfing witnessed in New Zealand as the world...
Big Improvement in Conditions at O'Neill Cold Water Classic (+ photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Mon 6th May '13

A move from the primary venue of Pines at Wainui Beach to Pipe at Midway Beach in the township of Gisborne saw extremely...
Top Seeds Explode On Day 2 at O'Neill Cold Water Classic (+ photos)

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | 13 hours ago

Top seeds dominated proceedings on day two of The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Series 2011 with Australian Nic Mushcroft, American...
Local Jake Sylvester wins Newcastle CHIKO Pro Junior

In: Form Guide | by thermalben | | Tue 21st May '13

MEREWETHER's Jake Sylvester has become the first local surfer since 2002 to win an Association of Surfing Professional's...