Gabriel Medina and Carissa Moore claimed victory at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France, respectively, in excellent three-to-five foot rippable peaks at Stop No. 9 of the World Surf League Championship Tour. 2014 WSL Champion Medina built momentum all week to peak at the perfect time in the final series and put together two massive heats in the Semifinals and Final to win the … [Read more...] about Gabriel Medina & Carissa Moore Win Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France
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Nikki Van Dijk Claims Maiden CT Victory at Cascais Women’s Pro
Nikki Van Dijk has won the Cascais Women’s Pro, Stop No. 8 on the World Surf League Championship Tour, to claim her first ever CT event win. Van Dijk battled three-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore in an exciting 35-minute final at the back-up venue of Guincho. Today’s victory sees Van Dijk become the first surfer from Victoria, Australia to win a CT event since Tony Ray won the … [Read more...] about Nikki Van Dijk Claims Maiden CT Victory at Cascais Women’s Pro
World Surf League Holds Groundbreaking Test Event at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch
The World Surf League held a test event at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA, evaluating the new technology as it pertains to performance, competitive format, broadcast and spectator interaction as well as overall experience. Here’s how the event went down... “Having the ability to replicate, even partially, the power and shape of ocean waves for anyone in … [Read more...] about World Surf League Holds Groundbreaking Test Event at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch
Brazilians Win Big at the 2017 Hurley Pro Trestles!
Filipe Toledo and Silvana Lima claimed victory at the Hurley Pro and Swatch Pro at Trestles in three-to-four foot waves at the famed cobblestone break of Lower Trestles. Lima’s win over CT Sophomore Keely Andrew in the Final came after a thrilling week of competition at Stop No. 7 of the World Surf League Championship Tour, while Stop No. 8 saw Toledo defeat defending event … [Read more...] about Brazilians Win Big at the 2017 Hurley Pro Trestles!
Californians Claim the Trophies at the 2017 Vans US Open of Surfing!
Sage Erickson and Kanoa Igarashi claimed victory today at the Vans US Open of Surfing in two-to-four foot waves on the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier. A capacity crowd witnessed Erickson clinch the win at Stop No. 6 of 10 on the World Surf League Championship Tour and Igarashi take out the Men’s Qualifying Series 10,000 event. Erickson claimed her first Championship … [Read more...] about Californians Claim the Trophies at the 2017 Vans US Open of Surfing!