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Surfer John John Florence defers return to competition, takes year-long break
Three-time World Champion John John Florence has announced that he will defer his return to the World Surf League, Championship Tour for another year. Florence, who was awarded the WSL Season Wildcard, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 CT and extend his break from full-time competition to continue to focus on his family and travel.
Carissa Moore and Maui’s Eli Hanneman win Florence Pipe Pro presented by HTA
Carissa Moore (HAW) and Maui’s Eli Hanneman claimed victories at the Florence Pipe Pro Presented by HTA on Saturday, a World Surf League Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series men’s and women’s QS 2,000-level event.
Rip Curl to sponsor Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has secured a new sponsor. On Monday, Rip Curl broke the news of a brand new partnership with the competition ahead of the forthcoming event this winter—its 40th year at Waimea Bay, Oʻahu.
Maui’s Imaikalani deVault makes dominant debut in the Haleiwa Challenger
The epic conclusion to CT qualification scenarios got underway as 2022 CT rookie Imaikalani deVault (HAW) kept his mathematical dreams alive with a dominant debut, earning a 15.50 (out of a possible 20) heat total, the highest of the day.
WSL: Tyler Wright and Felipe Toledo win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Tyler Wright (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the fourth stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour.
11-time World Champion Kelly Slater Wins Billabong Pro Pipeline
Today, 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater won the Billabong Pro Pipeline, the first stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour. With a near-perfect score of 18.77 (out of a possible 20), Slater earned his 8th CT win at the world-renowned Banzai Pipeline, marking his 56th CT victory. “I don’t even know what to say,” said Slater. […]
Quarterfinals Called ON at Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger
The World Surf League Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger, the final stop of the 2021 Challenger Series, is back ON with the men’s Quarterfinals starting at 8:05 a.m. HST in eight-to-ten foot swell at Haleiwa on Oʻahu. The Men’s Semifinals are on standby along with the women’s Round of 32.
Competition Called Back ON at Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger
The World Surf League Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger, the final stop of the 2021 Challenger Series, is back ON with men’s Round of 32 starting at 8:05 a.m. HST in 8-10 foot surf at Haleiwa.
Wyland Foundation Supports USA’s First Olympic Surf Team — at Tokyo Games
The Wyland Foundation will support the first USA Surf team at the Tokyo Olympics through fundraising merchandise and Wyland painted surfboards that will be auctioned.
Florence and Moore Declared 2020 Vans Triple Crown Digital Champions
John John Florence and Carissa Moore claimed the 2020 Vans Triple Crown championship titles on O‘ahu’s North Shore to close out the 2020 winter season. Vans hosted the surfing event with a couple of firsts including entirely hosting the event online and expanding the event to both men and women.
Tyler Wright Wins Maui Pro; John John Florence Wins Pipe Masters
In a historic day for surfing, Tyler Wright of Australia won the Maui Pro presented by ROXY, the first women’s World Surf League Championship Tour competition to ever take place at the legendary Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Meantime, Haleʻiwa native John John Florence of Hawaiʻi won the Billabong Pipe Masters.
Brazil’s Gabriel Medina Claims Victory at Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o
Brazil’s Gabriel Medina claimed victory today at the Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o, marking his first win of the 2018 season in clean 3′-5′ waves.
Hawaiʻi Holds Half of World Champion Surf Titles
Finn McGill, 17, earned the 2017 World Junior Champion title early this morning at Bombo Beach and now joins the list of current and leading World Champions
John John Wins Back-to-Back WSL Title at Billabong Pipe Masters
John John Florence clinched the 2017 World Surf League Title at the Billabong Pipe Masters
John John Looks to Clinch World Title in Portugal
Defending event winner and reigning WSL Champion Florence is the only surfer that can clinch the 2017 World Title in Portugal with three scenarios
World Champion John John Florence Posts his 1st Perfect 10 of The Year
Current World Champion John John Florence of Hawaiʻi posted his first Perfect 10 of the year at the Corona Open J-Bay during Heat 2 Round 4…
Rookies Dominate Round 3 of Outerknown Fiji Pro
Hawaiʻi’s Sebastian Zietz advances through to the next round as the only Hawaiʻi contender remaining after winning his heat against Wiggolly Dantas (BRA).
Reigning World Champ Florence Advances Directly to Round 3 in OK Fiji Pro
Reigning World Champion and Jeep Rankings Leader John John Florence of Hawaii advanced directly to Round Three of the Outerknown Fiji Pro.
John John Florence Wins 2016 World Surfing Title
John John Florence, hailing form the north shore of O‘ahu, secured the 2016 World Surf League Championship Title as of yesterday on the shores of Portugal…
Another Week of Solid Swell
Surfers are in for another week of solid swells as the North Pacific keeps pumping them out. Meanwhile, Portuguese man-o-wars are the latest unwelcome guests to Maui shores – so watch out.
