Tuesday 19 December 2017 John John Florence became the first male surfer since Andy Irons in 2002/03 to successfully defend a maiden world title ... during the Billabong Pipe Masters today.
Monday 18 December 2017 Jordy Smith is out of the 2017 title race after a nail-biting matchup with wily veteran Kelly Slater, who is back from injury to break South African hearts. Spike fiddles with the press release.
Saturday 16 December 2017 East London has many surf spots that deliver when the known breaks fail. Waveski guru Bruce Viaene and photographer Dalton Burton find solace in a Slumtown slab.
Tuesday 12 December 2017 WSL Title contender Jordy Smith was a standout on the first day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters after two ridiculous tubes at Backdoor Pipeline gave him an easy ride to Round 3.
Tuesday 12 December 2017 Here is the video of the heat that saw Jordy Smith scoop the highest heat total so far at the Billabong Masters - by scooping two tight tubes, one of which was a foam ball masterclass.
Tuesday 12 December 2017 Here's a gallery of the Volvo Ocean Race yachts on arrival, during their inshore race, and when they left again on Sunday on a 6,500 mile leg to Melbourne. Grant Scholtz was there.
Monday 11 December 2017 It's crunch time! The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is about to start with pumping 8-12 foot surf bombing through at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline.
Monday 11 December 2017 Here are five surf spots that even the best surfers would do best to avoid: gnarly waves that are best left out of your holiday plans. This content pays our rent.
