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This year, Koa Rothman took the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout trophy and $40,000.

Koa Rothman Wins Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

1 min read Jan 16, 2017

Kalani Chapman is expected to make a full recovery, but it's just a reminder of how easily tragedy can strike at Pipeline.

Pipe Legend Kalani Chapman Almost Dies at Pipeline

3 min read Jan 14, 2017

Luckily, the man was spotted after 16 hours at sea. Photo: MSC

Tourist Surfer Spends 16 Hours at Sea After Being Dragged Out in Rip

2 min read Jan 14, 2017

Hawaiian Senator to Introduce Bill Banning Some Sunscreens Across the State

2 min read Jan 11, 2017

Paul Speaker, speaking.

WSL CEO Paul Speaker Stepping Down After Five Years and Many Changes in Pro Surfing

3 min read Jan 11, 2017

The scene at Lunada Beach as shot by a drone. Seconds later a rock was thrown at this drone. Image: Youtube

Surfer Invites Public to Lunada Bay Protest Gathering on MLK Day

3 min read Jan 10, 2017

The Truth Behind That Viral Father-Daughter Tandem Snowboarding Video

5 min read Jan 10, 2017

Is That Sugar the Surfing Dog Cruising a Wave with a Shark?

1 min read Jan 10, 2017

10-Foot Shark Sighting at HB Pier Halts Amateur Surf Comp and Closes Lineup

2 min read Jan 9, 2017

Watch a Man Surf the Streets as California Is Slammed by ‘Atmospheric River’

1 min read Jan 9, 2017

An artist's rendering of Perth's URBNSURF, using Wavegarden's newest technology. Image: URBNSURF

Wavegarden’s Secret New Technology About to be Revealed; Is The Cove the Future of Wave Pools?

2 min read Jan 8, 2017

Acero is awaiting surgery after nearly drowning at Spain's famed lefthander, Mundaka.

Basque Freesurfer Kepa Acero Recovering After Breaking Neck at Mundaka

4 min read Jan 7, 2017

Protect Our Winters Launches KeepParis Hashtag to Persuade Trump to Stay Course on Environmental Agreement

3 min read Jan 6, 2017

Tilikum, the whale who spent almost his entire life in captivity, is dead.

Tilikum the Orca Is Dead

4 min read Jan 6, 2017

Ricochet raised half a million dollars for charities. Photo: Facebook

Surf Dog Ricochet Raises $500,000 for Charities

2 min read Jan 6, 2017