Author Archives: Joel Patterson

When asked if he's getting rich from surfing, Nathan replies, "Yeah, just not in dollars." He likened this massive Cloudbreak paddle-in session to winning a lifetime achievement award. Photo: Glaser

Antihero

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on January 12, 2012

Nathan Fletcher’s long road to recognition.

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Best Digital Shorts

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on December 27, 2011

Our favorite online videos of 2011.

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Heavy Water

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on December 2, 2011

The SURFER Poll Heavy Water Award goes to the brave/crazy soul whose on-camera performances in surf of consequence push big-wave charging furthest forward.

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Best Documentary

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on

In recent years we’ve seen a proliferation of great documentaries about the surf community. Cover the subjects of race, environmentalism, distant surf scenes, and rediscovering lost history, each of our four nominees in 2011 tells a fascinating story from a unique point of view. 2011 SURFER Poll Best Documentary Nominees: Splinters Lost and Found White [...]

Cj Hobgood has Teahupoo more wired than most, racking up the highest scores of the day during Round 1. Photo: Joli

Something Wicked This Way Comes

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on August 24, 2011

A monster swell is heading for the Billabong Pro Tahiti, and fear is in the air at Teahupoo.

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The Kelly Session

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on July 27, 2011

Reflections on Slater’s iconic Barbados session from the Big Issue.

Potential wildcard Alex Gray enjoys the Fijian perfection that was once a cornerstone of Dream Tour. Photo: Glaser

Tavarua Back On Tour

By:Joel Patterson / Posted on July 26, 2011

“Dream Tour” enthusiasts and goofyfooters applaud return to Fiji.

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Bachelors

Rob Gilley's reconciliation with the world's "unidentified" surfers. ...

Rasta in Hawaii

Dave Rastovich provides his own soundtrack for his time on the North Shore. ...

Day Three of the Men’s Billabong Rio Pro

Quarterfinalists Decided in Pumping Barrels at Billabong Rio Pro ...

Today Was a Good Day

Ry Craike and friends on an epic journey in search of desert slabs and goliath fish. ...

Through the Eyes of John John

John John Florence didn't get the result at Lowers, but the statement he made came in loud and clear. ...

Billabong Rio Pro: Day 6 Highlights

A highlight reel from the sixth day of competition at the Billabong Rio Pro. ...

Speeding Slow

Three sessions from a trip up the Gold Coast with Aussie Matt Banting. ...

Home Field Advantage

Jeremy Carter in the waves of San Clemente. ...

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