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Friday 8 June 2012 A perfect 15'+ swell in Fiji just got the thumbs down at the Volcom Fiji Pro. Craig Jarvis, talking to Kelly Slater and ASP Media Director Dave Prodan, wants to know why after getting up at 3am to be denied the most insane surf ever seen at a contest.

Thursday 07 June 2012 They make them rough and tough down at the Bluff. The place does have an intimidating reputation similar to that of Dogtown and Venice Beach in California. Dawn Rouse braves the testosterone as she shoots Ansteys cooking at the beginning of this week.

Wednesday 6 June 2012 The IBA makes a welcome return to Brazil in 2012 with the wedgey peaks of Itacoitaria in Rio being the arena. Cape Town’s Jared Housten talks about his first impressions of Itacoatiara and what he expects from the next two weeks. The contest runs from the 7 -17 June and will be streamed live.

Monday 4 June 2012 Howzit Tavi! Welcome back! Real waves at last. Jarvi licks his lips as a monster pulse heads for the Volcom Fiji Pro after insane surf in the opening rounds, which are often boring at ASP events, let's be honest.

Monday 4 June 2012 Tavarua Island, Fiji: Jordy Smith, 24, kicked off his campaign for the Volcom Pro title in cranking 6-8' surf at iconic Cloudbreak with a late drop into a deep backhand barrel to win his Round One heat, according to press releases.

Monday 4 June 2012 LES BOURDAINES, Seignosse – France: Bianca Buitendag, 18, claimed the Swatch Girls Pro France Pro Junior title in a one sided final here on Saturday, according to the press release.

Sunday 3 June 2012 Cloudbreak at 6-8', hardly anyone out? OMG. Check the Day 1 vid of the Volcom Fiji Pro to see why a good day at the office is better than any other job on earth for pro surfers on the world tour.

Tuesday 29 May 2012 Watch these videos capturing each of the four days at the Billabong SA Championships to see the incredibly high standard of surfing among the laaities these days.