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Thurs 5 Nov 2010 Several top surfers have spoken out about the tragic death of Andy Irons at a paddle out memorial service held in Porta Del Sol, site of the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico, where it was unanimously decided to postpone the event until Friday.

Thursday 5 November 2010 PUERTO RICO: Hundreds of ASP officials, fans and pro surfers held a memorial paddleout service in Porta Del Sol, Puerto Rico, yesterday after it was unanimously decided to delay the resumption of the Rip Curl Search event until Friday out of respect for their fallen comrade.

Thursday 4 Novermber 2010 As the wave riding world comes to grips with the passing of an icon, numerous tributes are flooding the net in a collective consciousness of grief. One moving example was a tribute by close friend and surf photographer Brian Bielmann. Set to a hypnotic ukulele cover version of the famous song, this rare and personal collection of images offers an insight into the life of AI, surfer, husband, friend, and icon. Rest in peace fellow brother of the waves.

Thursday 5 November 2010 Honolulu, Hawaii: As results of the autopsy on Andy Irons proved inconclusive, hundreds of fans and pro surfers held a memorial paddleout service in Porta Del Sol, Puerto Rico, yesterday.

Wednesday 03 November 2010 LINCOLN CITY, Oregon: Chris Bertish was pipped to the post at the Big Wave World Tour Event by Kohl Christensen in the biggest conditions ever surfed at Nelscott Reef here yesterday. Third went to Jamie Sterling.

Wednesday 3 November 2010 Chris Bertish came second to Kohl Christenson in the biggest surf seen at the Big Wave event at Nelscott Reef in Oregan, USA. See the video highlights.

Wednesday 3 November 2010 This film is doing the rounds after the tragic passing of Andy Irons, part of the I Surf Because ... series recently aired at the California Surf Film Festival. So poignant, but affirming after a fellow surf comrade has passed on to the big blue yonder.

The Move of the Rip Curl PRO Thursday 14 October 2010 In true Jordy Style, he pulled the move off the comp and pushed the progression of modern competitive surfing even further. Read More