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Monday 4 August 2014 The Vans US Open of Surfing wrapped up this weekend with Tyler Wright and Filipe Toledo reigning supreme on the final day of competition down at Huntington Beach in California.

Monday 4 August 2014 Tristan Roberts, 2014 Tand Champ and Cave Rock finalist. This super grom from the Boland is the next big thing in terms of South African bodyboarding. Here he is at home, destroying one of his local breaks. Music by P.H.fat.

Sunday 3 August 2014 One of the surfers who helped Matthew Smithers to shore after Friday's shark bite gives his account of the drama that unfolded in the backline at Surfers' Corner. By Brendan 'Jock' Kannemeyer.

Friday 1 August 2014 Despite deep lacerations from a white shark bite today, Matthew Smithers, 20, managed to call his dad in Durban to say he was OK. He was airlifted to Vincent Palotti where he is in a stable condition. Photos Jason Cumming.

Thursday 31 July 2014 Bianca Buitendag and Travis Logie (by 0.1 of a point) are out at Huntington, but Beyrick de Vries blasted Rd 2, and Jordy is also through. Videos show Beyrick's big score and Day 5 highlights.

Wednesday 30 July 2014 The Vans US Open of Surfing kicked off to maxing crowds and terrorist threats at Huntington Beach in California. Jordy Smith killed his opening heat with his natural power game in peaky 1-3 ft surf.

Tuesday 29 July 2014 Now life has returned to normal in JBay, here is Captain Kai's interview with the great Tom Curren in a reflection on the JBay Open, which has put the iconic break of Supers back on the map.

Monday 28 July 2014 The Wavescape Surf Film Festival is done and dusted in Durban, and Spike is wending his way back down the East Coast after rediscovering the magic of cinema in a surf-obsessed city.