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The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing has a $1,000,000 purse

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing presented by Rockstar Energy Drink makes history today, announcing the Triple Crown - Triple Threat bonus purse that makes this prestigious Hawaiian series the first $1,000,000 stop on the Association of Surfing Professionals Dream Tour.

White shark attacks Eric Geiselman in Santa Cruz

A great white shark has attacked Eric Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach) while he was surfing off Laguna Road, Santa Cruz.

The Boscombe Surf Reef is officially opened to surfers in the UK

The first artificial surf reef in Europe has been officially ‘opened’ in Boscombe, in Dorset, UK, a year later than planned.

Shawn Barron: riding a massive wave at Yeti

Shawn Barron scores massive slab surf at Yeti

With Fall barely out the gate, the second major North West Pacific swell marched towards the Oregon coastline, promising endless amounts of giant surf for a few solid days.

Swami's Beach, California, USA | Photo: Kevin Baird

Surfers protest against surf contests at Swami's Beach in California

The Swamis Surf Club launched a global petition against professional surf contests at Swami's Beach, Encinitas, California, USA.

Harley Ingleby crowned 2009 ASP World Longboard champion

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oxbow World Longboard Tour Maldives event today crowned two champions – Harley Ingleby (Australia) as the 2009 ASP World Longboard Champion and Kai Sallas (Hawaii) as the inaugural Oxbow Maldives event champion.