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The Vans Triple Crown returns once again to the North Shore of Hawaii for its unique annual open, submission-based digital...
By Andrew Oliver John John Florence, without question, is the most influential surfer of his generation. That stature is in no small part due to the incredible body of work he’s produced documenting his groundbreaking surfing on film. While his films have consistently pushed the boundaries of what we come...
The Stoke Runs Hot in the Deep Cold
Reflections on an all-wahine mid-winter surf trip to Alaska.
Words and Surfing by Kirra Seale and Anna Gudauskas All photos by Sarah Lee Kirra: Close your eyes and try...
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
SHOWDOWN FOR THE CROWN BEGINS!
DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 21 For over 35 years The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the definitive three-event series on...
Working Vacation
Doing the Hard Yards in Mexican Perfection
Captions by Kekoa Bacalso All photos by Trevor Moran In any sport, for those who do it at the highest level, there is an unimaginable amount of work done behind the scenes between competition. Surfing is no different, especially in this day in age with the competition at the elite...
Story by Rebecca Parsons Photos: Mike Latronic “The precious descendent that stands illuminated…” It is often said that a woman’s...
Driving on a Road Unknown
The Future of Surf Competition
By Andrew Oliver Forces much larger than surfing have shaped 2021 to be a transformative moment in the sports history...
Intro By Jason Shibata Diesel Storm, his name suits his approach to wave riding perfectly; full throttle with immense power. A very focused young man, Diesel balances his determination with his warm demeanor and caring heart. Diesel’s love for the ocean doesn’t start or stop at the shoreline, he carries...
Friday the 13th
XXL Teahupo’o
All Photos Ben Thouard There are natural occurrences in this world that are wonders to behold – XXL Teahupo’o is...
Duke Kahanamoku’s dream of surfing in the Olympics came to life with the inclusion of surfing in the Tokyo summer...
Intro by Andrew Oliver Photos by Tai Van Dyke Captions by Dave Riddle The Volcom House has an unrivaled reputation among the team houses that dot the shoreline between Ehukai and Off the Wall. Infamous for housing some of the gnarliest characters in surfing, it has been an incubator for...