http://surfermag.com/ en-us Congratulations to the 2009 REEF Hawaiian Pro champion Alana Blanchard. In case you needed it, here's some more video proof of how hard she rips. http://surfermag.com/av/flash/alana-blanchard-rips-video flash Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST http://surfermag.com/av/flash/alana-blanchard-model-160.jpg Alana Blanchard Rips Congratulations to the 2009 REEF Hawaiian Pro champion Alana Blanchard. In case you needed it, here's some more video proof of how hard she rips. Not only did Jim Kempton captain SURFER through one of surfing’s most dynamic periods, but now, as the President of Oceanside’s California Surf Museum, he’s led the effort to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in a manner befitting a grand ol’ publication by organizing a Tribute to his old employer on Saturday night. We caught up with him to get a snapshot of what the Tribute’s all about. http://surfermag.com/features/onlineexclusives/surfer-magazine-fifty-year-tribute-california-surf-museum onlineexclusives Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:39:00 EST http://surfermag.com/features/onlineexclusives/california-surf-museum-160.jpg Former Editor Jim Kempton Discusses Saturday's SURFER Tribute Not only did Jim Kempton captain SURFER through one of surfing’s most dynamic periods, but now, as the President of Oceanside’s California Surf Museum, he’s led the effort to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in a manner befitting a grand ol’ publication by organizing a Tribute to his old employer on Saturday night. We caught up with him to get a snapshot of what the Tribute’s all about. An inside look at the highlights from winter 2009/2010 on the North Shore of Oahu as they happen, starting with an epic swell that struck Pipeline in early November. Watch Andy Irons, Jamie O'Brien, Gavin Beschen and the a-list make it look easy. Video by Tyler Rock http://surfermag.com/av/flash/north-shore-2009-surfer-videos-1 flash Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:59:00 EST http://surfermag.com/av/flash/jamie-obrien-pipe-160.jpg Inside the North Shore An inside look at the highlights from winter 2009/2010 on the North Shore of Oahu as they happen, starting with an epic swell that struck Pipeline in early November. Watch Andy Irons, Jamie O'Brien, Gavin Beschen and the a-list make it look easy. Video by Tyler Rock Brett Simpson heads to Northern California, plays some basketball, and storms the Cold Water Classic Series as the Simply Simpo saga continues. http://surfermag.com/av/flash/episode_10_simply_simpo flash Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST http://surfermag.com/av/flash/simpo-a-160.jpg Simply Simpo: Santa Cruzin' Part 1 Brett Simpson heads to Northern California, plays some basketball, and storms the Cold Water Classic Series as the Simply Simpo saga continues. Sunny Garcia scares me. But not for the reasons that you might think. He’s got a reputation for being a bit of bruiser, yes, but it’s the way that he’s been training for the Triple Crown this year that has my knees shaking http://surfermag.com/features/onlineexclusives/reef-hawaiian-pro-day2-2009 onlineexclusives Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:03:00 EST http://surfermag.com/features/onlineexclusives/clay_marzo_Joli_HU1163-160.jpg Bridging the Generation Gap at Reef Hawaiian Pro Sunny Garcia scares me. But not for the reasons that you might think. He’s got a reputation for being a bit of bruiser, yes, but it’s the way that he’s been training for the Triple Crown this year that has my knees shaking.