Seven of the 15 qualifiers for the 2010 Dream Tour

Kelly. Mick. Joel. Just some of the names of the World Championship Tour (WCT), surfing's equivalent of the "big leagues." To qualify for the WCT, you need to earn enough points on the World Qualifying Series (WQS) to end the season ranked in the top-15. This is no easy feat, considering the quantity of surfers, the caliber of surfing and the general lack of waves on the WQS.…..more

Joel Parkinson, styling all the way to the podium

You couldn't have scripted it any better. The O'Neill World Cup of Surfing reached its highest point in 35 years today in clean 10- to 15-foot surf after riding out the biggest waves in Vans Triple Crown of Surfing history. When all was said and done, Australian Joel Parkinson was the winner, claiming $20,000 and the lead on the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing ratings.…..more

Expect big waves...

Ladies and gentlemen, The Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau surf contest, aka "The Eddie", looks to be upon us. The Eddie is the world's longest running and most prestigious big-wave invitational event. This surf contest is almost as rare as it is famous. Held at Waimea Bay in Hawaii, The Eddie only runs when the waves exceed 20 feet. Due to this strict rule, The Eddie has only ran seven times in the last 24 years.…..more

The Bolt is Back!

Lightning Bolt, the iconic surf apparel brand, threw a toast Tuesday night in trendy Los Feliz, CA. The cause of the occasion? To celebrate the Bolt's long-awaited re-launch on the west coast.…..more

The Drifter Giveaway: Enter to WIN!

In the summer of 2008, iconic surfer and former Pipe Master Rob Machado flew to Indonesia to experience a different kind of surf trip. A journey that would take him way beyond his comfort zone, to the point where he could finally be alone with his thoughts, his desires and the empty perfection of an unnamed Indian Ocean reef. What did he discover? You never stop dreaming.…..more