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Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

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Surfers from around the world received nominations for waves they rode in South Africa, Tasmania, Tahiti, California and Maui, Hawaii — each one is amazing big wave surfing.

Chasing The Lotus - Surf Legends And Film Production
Check out these insider production images of Chasing The Lotus - The Lost Reels of Weaver and Wills. Photos © Greg Schell
 
Ghost Bombs - Jan. 4th, 2006: Big Wednesday in Monterey Produces Some Epic Rides... and a Ghost Board
The buoys the day before hit offshore Papa buoy at 36' 20 seconds and maintained a solid wave height and long interval for 11 hours—this is when you start to get excited and mentally prepare for what’s to come.-- Don Curry / Photos Bart Keagy
 
Dangerous Mysto-reef Discovery - Chase Reef Boils to the Surface in Nor Cal
Huge sections, over 10-feet Hawaiian-scale, loaded up on a near-dry rock boil. The rocks left scars in the wave-face, forming multiple ledges and cartoon-esque mutations. Words and photos by Wayne Kelly.
 
Mavericks Has It's Own Big Wednesday - January 4, 2006 - And it is MENTAL: Story and Photos
I woke up at 3am and immediately heard the thunder from the beaches a mile away. It was WAY louder than I had heard it in a long time. There would be no more sleeping for me. Story by Steve Wasylko. Photos Steve Wasylko and Frank Quirarte
 
Jon Steele Portfolio 2005
SGmag's photo editor (and resident skater/surfer extraordinaire) Jon Steele presents some photographic gems. (c)Jon Steele
 
GALLERY: Kategory 5 - Florida Gulf Coast Reaps Only Foreseeable Benefit from Catastrophe
Hurricane Katrina generated relatively huge surf for the Gulf coast of Florida. Check these pics for proof. (c) Kevin Welsh/SurfNRG.com
 
GALLERY: Hurricane Hilary Shows Up for Left Coast at Newport
With a steep angle and short period, swell from Hurricane Hilary offered a few select spots in So. Cal with some fun, rippable walls. Check these images from Newport Point. (c)Awe F'shore.
 
GALLERY: Road Peak and Beyond - Exclusive Images from the Jewel
Photographer Anthony Ghiglia takes you behind the scenes at one of Southern California's finest stretches. All photos (c)Ghilglia.
 
GALLERY: Afternoon Adrenal Gland Overload at Lowers
The recent south swell that filtered in mid-August had the Lowers Army eager to see action. The Adrenaline was flowing. Images (c)Awe F'shore
 
Wavehouse Opening Day
Hawaiians Kalani Robb and Jaime O'Brien put the newest standing wave to the ultimate test.
 
Winners: The Perfect Day
Check this gallery of winning photos submitted by your fellow Community Members. This gallery is regularly updated, as we pick "The Perfect Day" winning images once a week. Click here to learn more about "The Perfect Day" and how to submit your "Perfect Day" images.
 
GLASS LOVE: A. Kidman Perspective
Andrew Kidman, in town to show his film "Glass Love" and play music at the shows, dropped by and offered up this unique perspective. (c) All photos copyrighted and protected by law.
Check Litmus.com.au for show times and updates.
 
PHOTOS: Miraculous March in California
The best late winter swell train in years moved through the Pacific in March. Check these images from Josh Kimball that prove late-season California isn't all about windswells and tee-times. All photos copyrighted and protected by law. (c) Kimball
 
Hawaiian Hangover - Late Season From the Rock
Check these late season Hawaiian images from Pipeline and beyond. (c)Dave Breisacher - dhbphoto.com
 
Vote For Your Favorite '04/'05 SURFER Magazine Cover
Vote on your favorite SURFER mag cover from the last ten months. May 2004 - February 2005.
 

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