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10.23.10
Contest Wire
Matt Wilkinson Wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic
Stormy conditions couldn’t stop Matt Wilkinson’s flawless backhand assault at Steamer Lane on the final day of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic. Surfing against Tonino Benson in the Final, Wilkinson jumped out to an early lead posting a 7.00 on his first wave. However, Wilkinson’s 7.00 left Benson out the back and he quickly answered back [...]
10.21.10
Features
Young surfers’ travel plans are often dismissed due to the lack of financial resources or school obligations. The Australian government recognized this and created the Work and Holiday visa that allows America’s youth to wander Australia’s outback for up to a year. SURFER Magazine spoke with Daryl Hudson from Tourism Australia to learn more about [...]
10.20.10
Features
Dillion’s powerful fronthand and effortless style make him a serious threat at next week’s Rip Curl Search event in Puerto Rico. Photo: Glaser Dillon Perillo spent the last three months searching for the best waves in Indonesia, and has now landed a wildcard into next week’s Rip Curl Search event in Puerto Rico. Here, the [...]
10.10.10
Contest Wire
Carissa Moore Defeats Steph Gilmore at Rip Curl Pro
This past Saturday, World Tour rookie Carissa Moore won her second World Tour event, when she defeated three-time world champion, Stephanie Gilmore at the Rip Curl Pro, Portugal. Moore’s march to victory wasn’t easy, as she drew World No. 2 Sally Fitzgibbons in the Quarterfinals, Claire Bevilacqua in the Semifinals, and then Gilmore in the [...]
10.7.10
Contest Wire
Round 4 of the Oakley World Pro Junior
High scores and big barrels were the apparent theme in Round 4 of the Oakley World Pro Junior, as surfing’s next superstars delivered in memorable Keramas. “You couldn’t have asked for better waves today,” said Santa Cruz phenom, Nat Young. Along with Young’s Round 4 victory, it was the second round in a row he earned [...]
10.4.10
Contest Wire
Highlights From the Oakley World Pro Junior
Sixty-six of the world’s best pro juniors went head-to-head, fighting for the ultimate crown: the Oakley World Pro Junior Championship. This past weekend, Canggu’s playful rights were torn a part, as the young competitors put on a top-notch display of progressive surfing. Among them, Alejo Muniz (BRA) and Kolohe Andino (USA) used their above-the-lip surfing [...]
9.30.10
Features
Ando and Friends Coloring Contest Art Show
This past month, Ando and Friends concluded their 2nd Annual Coloring Contest with an art show, where they announced the winners and displayed noteworthy runner-up entries. Fine spirits and good company complemented this celebration of ocean and art. Hundreds of entries poured in and choosing one was no easy task. However, it was Allison Soens of [...]
9.10.10
Features
A Look At Innersection's Fall Round
Fall Round voting for Innersection.tv kicked off Tuesday morning and is the final round in Taylor Steele’s new online user submitted video project. The top five sections from each round earn a part in Taylor Steele’s next movie and a chance at $100k. Rumors of Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson submitting a section turned out [...]
9.8.10
Features
Evan Geiselman On His Recent Success
In 2009, Evan Geiselman was ranked 13th on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series and didn’t make a Pro Junior Final. This year he’s the 2010 ASP North America Junior Champion, won the Pro Junior at this year’s US Open, will be going to the Oakley and Billabong World Junior Championships, and is currently [...]
8.30.10
Features
Stoked and Broke World Premiere
Filmmaker and Korduroy.tv creator Cyrus Sutton premiered his new movie, Stoked and Broke, last week to a packed crowd at the Arthouse Cinema in Long Beach. Cyrus, along with Encinitas pro surfer Ryan Burch, redefine what a modern day surf safari can be —by taking off on a journey that harnesses the do-it-yourself mentality and the [...]
