“In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first running of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, Rip Curl is excited to announce its partnership with the iconic big-wave event. Honoring the life and legacy of the great Hawaiian waterman, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational stands as the pinnacle of competitive big-wave surfing in the modern era. Held at Waimea Bay, … [Read more...] about ‘The Eddie’ welcomes Rip Curl as new sponsor for next winter’s event
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Brazil Horror Slab Avalanche
We love Brazil's Avalanche, but more importantly, we love (and salute) all those who go out and make it their mission to wrangle this absurd beast. Surfers in order of appearance; Eric de Souza, Gabriel Adisaka, Pedro Calado, Rodrigo Cardoso, Lucas Chumbo, Lucas Fink, Ziul Andueza, Gabriel Sampaio, Vinicius dos Santos, Gabriel Sampaio and Lucas Fink. "After towing Lucas … [Read more...] about Brazil Horror Slab Avalanche
Nic von Rupp – Brusco
2019 Big Wave season with Nic von Rupp from Nazare to Mavericks, from Ireland to Jaws.Murky Waters, Big Barrels and heavy poundings. … [Read more...] about Nic von Rupp – Brusco
Billy Kemper & Keala Kennelly Take out 2018 Jaws Challenge at Pe’ahi
Maui's own Billy Kemper (HAW) won the Jaws Challenge at Pe‘ahi, one of three stops on the World Surf League (WSL) Men's Big Wave Tour (BWT), for the third time in his career. Competition resumed with Round 1 Heat 2 after being called off yesterday and Kemper picked up where he left off to set today's tone with more exhilarating performances as he battled back and forth with Kai … [Read more...] about Billy Kemper & Keala Kennelly Take out 2018 Jaws Challenge at Pe’ahi
Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker Wins Big Wave Tour Nazaré Challenge
Two-time Big Wave Tour Champion Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker (ZAF) won the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) Nazaré Challenge today in incredible 25-to-40-foot surf at the infamous Portuguese big-wave venue of Praia do Norte, Nazaré. The event launched early this morning in glassy conditions with 25-foot-plus wave-faces around the high tide mark and as the tide dropped … [Read more...] about Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker Wins Big Wave Tour Nazaré Challenge
