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With her 3rd place finish at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach (won by teen phenom Carissa Moore), Gilmore becomes the only surfer to ever win the ASP World Title each year they competed on the prestigious tour.

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Joel Joel Parkinson shows how it's done in the serious stuff at Haleiwa.

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With Molokai in the background, Honolua Bay on Maui fires on Thanksgiving Day 2009. Photo: Bielmann/SPLThanksgiving 2009 will go down in the history books as one of the best ever thanks to a pumping Northwest swell that lit up Honolua Bay in Maui and just about every spot in California.

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Carissa Moore Dominates Day 1 Of Gidget Pro Sunset Beach; Men Get Underway Where Joel Centeio Continues Dream Run at O'Neill World Cup of Surfing

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Lay day at Sunset. Photo courtesy CI/ASP Cestari via Getty ImagesA massive swell in the 15–to-18-foot (5-6 metre) range has slammed in to Oahu’s North Shore and has forced event officials to call the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Event No. 7 of 8 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, off for today.

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Happy Thanksgiving From TransWorld SURF And FriendsHappy Thanksgiving from TransWorld SURF! In honor of this awesome holiday, we asked some of the top pro and best bros what they're thankful for...

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The Women's ASP World Title As Well As The Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Will Be Decided At Honolua Bay In The Contest Season Finale

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A couple years ago, Geoff Brack was the California Hell Raiser—covered in tattoos, he was all over the mags, then kinda disappeared. But now he's back and ripping harder than ever. Check the clip here...

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Traveling north from Wilmington to NYC with his buddy Ross Stevens, Ben Bourgeois scores wedge-filled surf from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

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Keiki Shore break flexing it's sand-filled muscles. Photo: JonesThis week on the Coconut Wireless: Overheard at Foodland, "Where are all the Hawaiians?" and "Are the waves up or down?" Plus a ripping photo gallery filled with beach bunnies and blow tails.

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Coach Kanga dissecting things for the young USAers at Oceanside Harbor earlier this weekend. Photo courtesy Billy Watts/Surfing AmericaGone are the days of embarrassing finishes behind countries like Switzerland. We checked out the juniors training sessions this past weekend in San Diego as Head Coach Ian "Kanga" Cairns gets America's best ready for the World Juniors in New Zealand this January.

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Make your holiday season a TransWorld SURF bonanza with these great deals...

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Haleiwa’s own Joel Centeio wins the Reef Hawaiian Pro 6-Star Prime and takes the Vans Triple Crown points lead heading into Sunset Beach. Photo gallery and videos coming shortly...

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Volcom and ASP Hawaii are excited to announce Volcom's first ever ASP-sanctioned professional surfing event: the $120,000 Volcom Pipeline Pro, a 5-star WQS event...

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For the second month in a row, a red-hot number named Elisabeth has won the TransWorld SURF Model Search! We recently caught up with October 2009’s Model Search winner to get the lowdown…

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Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the United States-based online boardsports retailer Swell.com.

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Joel Parkinson and crew will have to mark their calendars a bit differently in 2010...Photo: ASP/GettyThe ASP just released the Dream Tour dates for 2010 and while there’s nothing drastically different as far as the dates go, there are a few notable changes...

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Parko and a few of his Hawaiian shred sleds. 2009 ASP World Title contender Joel Parkinson goes into the depths of the Billabong house on the North Shore of Oahu to show us his Hawaiian quiver.

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To order Modern Collective off iTunes go to itunes.apple.com

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Fuel TV Airs Surfrider Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala On Monday, November 23, 2009 At 8:00pm ET/PT In Meet & Brotatoes

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Australian Rusty rider Jayke Sharp lets one rip over an East side Oahu sandbar. Bailing on the crowds and meager surf on the North Shore, a crew of Rusty team riders including Jay Davies, Jayke Sharp, Nate Yeomans, and Kailua grom Hunter Johnson scam their way onto Kaneohe Marine Corps Base for some fun windswell ramps.

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ASP World Title contender Joel Parkinson. Photo: ASP/Getty ImagesParko shines while Tanner Gudauskas keeps his Dream Tour hopes alive at the Reef Hawaiian Pro. Check the video here...

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Premieres, parties, contests, tours, and much more is heading your way this glorious weekend. Check it out.

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We've gotten the first look at Reef's new flick, Cancer To Capricorn: The Path Of The Modern Gypsy. With Reef's eclectic team and an up-and-coming cinematographer in the director's chair, this movie has got tons of potential. Check out the trailer here.

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Have Andy 'Siskel' Irons and Shane 'Ebert' Dorian found themselves a new gig? Check out their comedic viewing, commentary, and review of Billabong's classic film, Filthy Habits.

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Alana made a big statement today, and looks to keep the momentum going. Photo courtesy CI/ASP Scholtz via Getty ImagesAlana Blanchard trumps three World Champions to take the Vans Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa. With the win Alana also jumps out in the lead for the Triple Crown. Check out the video highlights and full story here.

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The North Pacific continues to churn. And though Thanksgiving is a week away, forecaster Adam Wright gets in the spirit of things with his festive art work. Check out the full forecast here.

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Encinitas, Moonlight Beach Clean Up This Saturday.

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What Really Went Wrong with ...Lost? As Aaron Cormican tells us, "A lot." ...Lost has put together a best of film from their first seven movies, with tons of never before seen footage. Check out the hellbent trailer and premiere dates for this weekend.

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Women's Vans Hawaiian Pro ON; Watch It LIVE

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Apparently he didn't sprain it, like doctors initially told him. He found out just two weeks ago that it was actually fractured!

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Highlights: Volcom's VQS Hits Reunion Island. VQS Dodofish Surf Series goes nutty on Reunion Island. For more from Volcom, head to Stoneyour.tv.

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Sunny Garcia starting off strong for a 7th Triple Crown title campaign. Photo courtesy CI/ASP/Cestari via Getty ImagesWednesday saw the resuming of the Reef Hawaiian Pro. The action at Haleiwa was a mix of old school Sunny Garcia power hacks and Clay Marzo air assault. Check out all the highlights and full story here, and stay tuned for photos.

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For some unexplainable reason the ASP Women's World Tour puts their competitors in areas where wetsuits are required for the better half of the year. But fear not, because the ladies are gearing up for the big finish in Hawaii.

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Pipeline. Photo: Bielmann/SPLWith the 2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing getting back underway today, we're getting psyched for this winter on the North Shore. Here's a few video clips to pass along the stoke.

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They’ve been battling it out all year. One came out of the gates firing and the other has picked up steam in the last few events. And now it all comes down to who beats who at the Pipe Masters. Sign up now for your last chance at this year's Fantasy Action Sports League!

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The California Surf Festival is coming once again to Oceanside and this year will feature the Hot Grom Shorts Film Contest. Kids 19 years and under can try their hand at making their very own surf or skate film that will play if chosen for the festival.

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Get Wet Wednesday With Reef At Zenbu

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Top 10 Power Surfers Of All TimeWith today’s emphasis on above-the-lip surfing, spins, and grabs, power surfing—the kind where you turn so hard your fins beg for mercy—has become a missing component in many repertoires. Bonus Power Surfing Photo Gallery And Sweet Gear Giveaway!

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...Lost Surf Movie "What Really Went Wrong" Premiere In Satellite Beach, Florida November 20, 2009.

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Despite the warnings at the Waimea river mouth, some people feel they're immune to leptospirosis. Photo: FlynnTransWorld SURF's man on the North Shore; Flynn Novak, ponders the "Six Weeks On The North Shore" media reporting and actually enjoys the rain and muddy water.

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A rare right in Nor'easter conditions. Photo: Jonathan HooverIslands were flooded, people were lost at sea, and buoys went off the charts. Here's a glimpse of this weekend's low+Hurricane Ida remnants that graced the East Coast with all the above and a little bit of heaven, a la the Dirty Jersey.

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The Chemistry Chili Cook Off was put on by Chemistry Surfboards and Saltwater Surf Glass to raise money for the Breast Cancer 3 day walk.

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Reigning 2x World Champ Steph Gilmore will be looking to make it a three-peat this winter. Photo courtesy ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGESWith the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour coming into the business end of the season in Hawaii, all eyes are on the race for the ASP Women’s World Title.

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Sick of sloppy windswell? So is Adam Wright. Check here to see if you should quit surfing altogether or wax up your step up...

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Current ASP #2 ranked surfer Joel Parkinson breaks down his plans for defending his Triple Crown title and details his not-so-heated rivalry with WCT points leader Mick Fanning.

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The entire East Coast was dealt a stormy blow. Photo courtesy NOAALast week the remnants of Hurricane Ida traveled up the East Coast on land only to reach the northeast, swing offshore, and pummel the northeast with major coastal flooding. Here's a recap of the destruction, and stay tuned later today for a photo gallery of the clean surf from over the weekend.

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2009 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final champion Kolohe Andino. Photo: jackenglish.comKolohe Andino wins big at the GromSearch National Finals at Salt Creek and wins a ticket to Bells Beach for the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. Check all the photos from a great day of grom ripping here...

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Taylor Jensen. Photo courtesy ASP LQSJensen And Schumacher Take PLA Pro Championships.

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A Brazilian buddy of mine, Tiago Garcia, made this film to spread the message, "Preserve Our Playground!"

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American ASP World Championship Tour hopeful Nate Yeomans. Photo: ASPReyes, who is currently coming off of his best result of the year with a fifth place finish at the Rip Curl Pro Search, is currently rated World No. 26 and will be hunting for a result at the Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters...

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TransWorld SURF Nerd Surf Trivia Game ShowEpisode #2 of the soon-to-be-a-hit TransWorld SURF Nerd Game Show pits Sector 9's EG Fratantaro against pro surfer and one-time reality TV star Cheyne Magnusson. Who is the ultimate Surf Nerd? Click here to find out!

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Fresh off the jet, Chris Del Moro breaks down the 500 mile Transparent Sea sailing voyage he just did with Dave Rastovich that was an attempt to raise awareness to the plight of the ocean and it's inhabitants.

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International jet-setter Ian Walsh knows all the tricks to the trade—even if that means flirting with the gay guy at the ticket counter to save a few bucks...Photo: DorseyAirlines plain and simple give it to surfers straight up the bum. Winter is heavy travel season for surfers, and there are ways to get around exorbitant baggage fees. Here's some of those secrets and an airline fee rundown so you can save some cash this winter.

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A suddenly ruthless Rob Machado and recent Surfer Mag cover boy Ryan Burch chop an INT softboard in half and proceed to rip the shit out of the finless and fiberglassless sticks at Seaside Reef in Cardiff, CA.

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Sterling Spencer at Alabama Point. Hurricane Ida, most likely the last named storm of the 2009 hurricane season, lights up rarely seen Alabama Point...that's right, there's surf in Alabama!

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The premiere of season 6 of the popular “Drive Thru” surf adventure series Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 8:30 pm ET/PT.

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Captain Helm Presents Free Pancakes/Coffee In Oceanside 11/14

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Now hear this! Matix Headphones are in stock. Enter to win a pair of the Dome Piece here...

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While some windswell will satisfy surf junkies this weekend, next week has much more potential...get the details here from expert surf Forecaster Adam Wright.

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Zander Morton shacked in St. Aug Zander Morton and some good ol' boys get deep in the Dirty South...

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Parko punts in Portugal...Like Parko says after getting spat out of a huge Supertubes barrel that earned him a perfect 10, "Shit's flowing again!"

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Part Navajo, part Seppo, and full blooded ripper, West Oz surfer Jay Davies not only throws a mean shaka-rang, but is one of the most progressive and fun-to-watch surfers in the world. Enjoy the clip from Rusty…

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Haleiwa plays host to the first jewel in the crown: the Reef Hawaiian Pro, a prime 6-star men's ASP World Qualifying Series event.

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TransWorld SURF hijacks the Modern Collective premier at the legendary La Paloma Theater...we're not late to the game, we just don't do surf movie premiers in Hollywood. Photos, video interviews, and a quick review

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Rusty and the OC Tavern in San Clemente play host to a raucous gathering of the tribe to celebrate Rusty team rider Nate Yeomans winning the O'Neill Cold Water Classic.

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Surfing America Signs Kicker Audio As Official Sponsor

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RJ throwing down a mean little layback.Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an incurable illness that attacks the central nervous system. Roger Jeffrey might be the only pro surfer with MS, and there's no slowing down for this guy.

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Just some of what you missed...Allen Sarlo Biopic To Show At Santa Monica Film Festival

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ISA Announces Individual Scholarship Program For 2010

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With respect to Johnny Redmond, why? You're obviously a decent surfer. Why do this to yourself? Yeah there was a kinda cool chop hop somewhere in there, but really?

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Crossing swollen creeks, dodging bears, hiking for miles, shooting deer, and getting skunked at the end of it all ... only in Canada eh? Photos and words from TransWorld Snowboarding Photographer Scott Serfas.

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Between a late check from TWS and a slew of new visitors following his every move at Rockies, Flynn isn't a very happy camper this week. Today he poses the question: "Is The Pro Surfing Dream Dead?"

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Modern Collective Surf Movie Encinitas Premiere Hosted By The Modern Collective Crew...

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Nate Yeomans uses some sweet layback cutbacks and power gouges to best Australia's Heath Joske in the final of the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic California. Check all the final day action here...

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Joel Parkinson was 2008's Triple Crown winner. And in the thick of a World Title race this year, that loots gonna add even more incentive... Photo: Bielmann/SPLThe most intense surf contest series just raised the stakes for this year. Vans brings the total prize purse for their Triple Crown of Surfing to a fresh million bones. It's going to be nuts on the North Shore with all that loot up for grabs, as well as the ASP crown.

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High pressure in the Pacific is playing games with the surf this week...get the scoop here.

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Pat Gudauskas Surfing Teahupo‘oCurrently sitting at the #2 position on the World Qualifying Series ratings, San Clemente's Pat Gudauskas is virtually guaranteed a spot on the 2010 Dream Tour. We caught up with him for a recap of his whirlwind year on "The Grind"...

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Yeomans killed it in the 6-star Prime WQS event at Steamers Lane in Santa Cruz on Sunday in solid overhead northwest swell.

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Big WQS ratings shake up after the O'Neill Cold Water Classic CaliforniaUpdated ASP World Qualifying Series Ratings And 2010 World Championship Tour Qualifiers...

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O'Neill Cold Water Classic Champion Nate YeomansFinal day photo gallery from the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic California...who knew it would turn into a big wave showdown?

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Joan Duru claims the ASP European WQS title. Photo courtesy Aquashot/ASPEurope.comJoan Duru (Ondres, FRA), 20, has won the 2009 ASP European WQS title at Lanzarote

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2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic California: Big Saturday10-foot bombs rumble through Steamer Lane, in Santa Cruz, California Saturday at the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic...

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Congratulations to San Clemente's Nate Yeomans on his WQS 6-Star Prime win at Steamer Lane! Stay tuned for more photos and video...

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Peruvian sports hero Sofia Mulanovich beats ASP ratings leader Stephanie Gilmore in her home waters...

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big surf at steamer lane santa cruz oneill cold water classicSaturday sees waaay overhead surf at the 2009 O'Neill Cold Water Classic California. Check the photos here...

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Santa Cruz's Kieran Horn at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic CaliforniaThe event’s top performers march through the Round of 16 in the chilly waters of Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California in solid eight-foot surf to decide the event’s Quarterfinalists.

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nat young oneill coldwater classicJordy Smith and Adriano De Souza bring the WCT heat but it's the kid from Kauai with three thumbs that steals the show...good on ya Seabass!

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Round of 48 Cold Water Classic standout Yadin Nicol from West Oz.  Sebastian “Seabass” Zietz And Yadin Nicol Dominate O'Neill Cold Water Classic California

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Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Votes For “Clean Water At The Bu”


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There's simply nothing as inviting as soft barrels in 80-degree water.Get initiated in the Guanacaste region. As seen in the September 2009 issue of TransWorld SURF.

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It was a blast from the past Thursday night at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas, California for the screening of The Best Of TearDevils...

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Chelsea Hedges was a Round 1 standout. Photo courtesy Sean Rowland/ASP/CI via Getty ImagesEvent organizers at the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl, Event No. 5 of 7 of 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, have opted to call competition off for today, with onshore winds and low tides preventing a recommencement.

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Conditions have improved considerably and forecaster Mark Sponsler from stormsurf.com is predicting increasing swell with solid contestable conditions throughout the remainder of the contest window this Sunday, Nov. 8.

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This just in: Standing on his board looking for a wave in, Eric Geiselman is blasted from below by a Great White shark while surfing a remote break in Northern California...

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The video guy for the O'Neill Cold Water Classic California, named Lachlan McKinnon, is really good at what he does. Check out this groovy little highlight reel he made from days 1 and 2 from the 2009 O'Neill CWC California.

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Join Vans this Saturday, November 7th to celebrate the grand opening of the newest Vans Store located in Honolulu, HI. Vans surf team riders Kalani Chapman, Reef Mcintosh, Leila Hurst and Kai Garcia will be signing autographs along with skate team riders Christian Hosoi and Ray Barbee.

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Will SoCal get shafted again this weekend? Find out here...

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With fjords cutting fingers all along Norway's coastline, it would be too cruel a joke if there weren't some prime set ups. Land of fjords and vikings. As seen in the August 2009 issue of TransWorld SURF.

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Mozambique surf, barrel, tube, surfing photos, surfing pictures, surf barrel, surfing tubeMaputo to Inhambane, the southern region’s gems. As seen in the 2009 Surf Travel issue of TransWorld SURF.

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Epic early season Pipe with Fred Patacchia, Bruce Irons, Jamie O'Brien, Dave Wassel, Reef McIntosh, Mark Healey, and of course, some absolutely brutal wipeouts!

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On November 5th fans of the infamous TearDevils surf movie trilogy will be able to not only see their favorite moments on the big screen, they’ll be able to own all 3 movies on one DVD. Buy advance tickets here and watch the new trailer!

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Reigning 2x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore was the top performer today. Photo courtesy Rowland/ASP Event No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, today’s Movistar Peru Classic was dominated by perennial ASP Women’s World Title contenders and top seeds in an impressive announcement of their intentions in Peru.

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To be honest, I didn't actually see Rob Machado's new movie, The Drifter, but did manage to rack up quite a bar tab next door in my quest to get reviews from those who did. Check here for tour dates!

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Scott Henrich's board faired a bit better than his leg. Photo: Christie Wilson/Honolulu Advertiser"I thought, 'I gotta get him off my leg,' so I pounded him. I was just hoping he wasn't going to chomp all the way through," he said.

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Santa Cruz local Nat Young now looking for just the Pro Junior win after being knocked out of the men's event as defending champ. Photo courtesy ASP North AmericaThe Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships’ ASP Grade-3 status plays a crucial role in all surfers’ quests towards qualification for the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships held in Narrabeen, Australia each January, with all top campaigners looking to compile their best four results on the regional series to finish within the top three on the ratings to qualify for the prestigious event.

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Grom Bomb 2009 Surf Contest hits Ponto North Jetty in Carlsbad, CA November 14.

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Les Deux in Hollywood(?) plays host to the California premier of the highly acclaimed Modern Collective surf movie.

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Cape Hatteras during the ESA Championships. Photo: Bielmann/SPLThe ESA today announced their immediate withdrawal from Surfing America in an October 2009 Board of Directors vote.

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As yet another high surf advisory is issued for Oahu's North Shore, the $845,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, is revving up for next week's Thursday start. Wave face heights reached 25 feet over the weekend and provided surfers with the ultimate warm-up session.

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Aaron Cormican takes the Pro Mens division while Jasset Umbel grabs the Womens. Check out all the results and video highlights form the 2009 Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest in Flagler Beach, FL.

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Discussions in Peru. Photo courtesy ASP/Rowland“We are proud to continue our support of the best women surfers in the world,” Guillermo Gonzales, FENTA President, said. “We look forward to having them return to Peru for many years to come.”

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Randy French speaks out about new Surftech Ultraflex technology.

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South American Silvana Lima. Photo courtesy Kelly Cestari/Covered Images/ASP via Getty ImagesSmall surf in the one-foot (0.5 metre) and onshore winds have forced event organizers to call competition off for the day at the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl.

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To watch all the action going down right now at Steamer Lane go to www.oneill.com/cwc/california and click "Webcast"

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O'Neill Cold Water Classic California. Photo courtesy O'NeillDay 2 of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic California sees another day of flawless weather and surf at one of surfing's ultimate venues—Steamer Lane in the real "Surf City USA"

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Day 2 standout Timmy Reyes at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic California. Photo: ASP North AmericaAll surfers competing in the ASP 6-Star PRIME event are looking to capitalize on the crucial ratings points on offer at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic to solidify their spot on the 2010 ASP Dream Tour before heading to Hawaii.

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