John John Florence claims World Cup, takes Triple Crown lead.
HONOLULU (Dec. 1, 2011) — Hawaii’s John John Florence has stood on the sand here at Sunset Beach watching the crowning of surfing champions since he was 6-years-old. Today, at 19, he stood on the podium, having realized his childhood dream of winning the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, and taking the lead on the coveted Vans Triple Crown presented by Rockstar Energy Drink series ratings. It was an overwhelming victory for Florence, who surfed in his first Vans Triple Crown event at the tender age of 12.
Hawaiian ripper Hank Gaskell provides a blueprint for survival at the famed North Shore break.
Alex and friends go island hopping in Indonesia.
Matt Meola, Albee Layer, Hank Gaskell, and Dege O’Connell’s Nike Chosen Crew video.
SURFER photographer Zak Noyle brings us North Shore barrels from the inside out.
HALEIWA, OAHU, HAWAII – NOVEMBER 2, 2009 – Congratulations to Hank Gaskell (HAW), Tahiti-bound champion of this year’s 2009 Xcel Pro Presented by Honolua! In a tough final heat of 4 Sunset specialists, Gaskell, 23, showed poise, patience, and smart …