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Monday 20 February 2012 As the only non-Hawaiian in Saturday’s DK final of the IBA Pipeline Challenge, South African Sacha Specker was a clear underdog. He had been in a final twice before but never tasted victory, until now.

Monday 20 February 2012 Cranking surf greeted contestants in the IBA Pipeline Pro 2012 in which the matts scored some of the best Pipeline you will see. This is the highlights video of Day 3.

Wed 14 February 2012 This Saturday, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town reverberates to the roar of engines and gasps of the crowd in South Africa’s premiere extreme sports lifestyle festival, Ultimate X Extreme Fest 2012, presented by Absa Life Xtreme. Content via Press Release

Tuesday 14 February 2012 East Londoner Nikita Robb’s good friend Stacy Guy produces a video clip in her bid to find funding for Nikita. Very strange that Robb, as one of SA's top female professional surfers, can't find sponsorship!

Friday 10 February 2012 Last Sunday saw temperatures in Cape Town skyrocket and the masses descend on beaches all over the Peninsula. Robin Taylor took a drive out to the other side of the bay to discover the surfing was as hot as the day.

Friday 10 February 2012 Bruce Irons reckons he knows Chopes so well he can surf it with his eyes closed, and to put his money where his mouth is, he did just that. Dropping into semi solid Teahupoo with a blindfold on. Speak about a sensory overload.

Thursday 9 February 2012 Looks what's a'coming this weekend. Swell baby! A big little storm comes barrelling in from the Atlantic and moers the SW to S Cape on Friday and Saturday, says Spike.

Tuesday 7 February 2012 LONDON: Kelly Slater equalled Roger Federer's record at the prestigious Laureus sports awards at a glittering ceremony last night. Kelly, like Roger, has now one four awards. He was the only American to win this year, taking Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year.