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After an amazing Finals day at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, two of the world's finest hoisted the coveted trophy. Carissa Moore and Mick Fanning won the iconic event.

News

Mick Fanning and Carissa Moore Win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

4 min read Apr 23, 2014

Surf

Who is JOB 4.0: Poor, Poor Poopies

1 min read Apr 23, 2014

Bells Live action

Surf

Watch the Rip Curl Pro: Live Action

1 min read Apr 22, 2014

This is the story of Clay Marzo, a surfing savant who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism.

Surf

The Real Story of Clay Marzo

1 min read Apr 22, 2014

The waves are huge in Java. Gnarly, untamed and mean mean - MEAN. Australian surfer/shapers Harrison Roach and Joel Fitzgerald have crossed countless miles of broken roads to arrive at and surf this wave, and now it's their boards that are breaking as they pioneer an unknown wave in difficult conditions

Surf

Java’s Board-Breaking, Untamed Surf

1 min read Apr 22, 2014

Uncategorized

Slayanvis: Kelly Slater Cruises California

1 min read Apr 22, 2014

Photos

25 Reasons Why New Jersey is Underrated

1 min read Apr 22, 2014

While there is a lot that went down at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event in Rounds 3 and 4, there is one thing that stands out: John John Florence.

Photos

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach On Fire; John John Florence Strikes Match

1 min read Apr 21, 2014

Clark Little Shorebreak

Surf

Clark Little On Staring Down Shorebreak For The Perfect Shot

2 min read Apr 21, 2014

According to the teen, he stowed away in the wheel well of flight 45.

News

Teenager Stows Away on Flight to Hawaii; Survives in Wheel Well

2 min read Apr 21, 2014

Photo of the Week

Surf Photo of the Week 4.21.14

1 min read Apr 21, 2014

Surf

This And Nothing Else: Peter Conroy Reminds Us Why We Surf

1 min read Apr 21, 2014

Mason Ho

Surf

Mason Ho’s Dream Wave

1 min read Apr 20, 2014

Surf

GoPro POVs and Mexican Sunrises

1 min read Apr 20, 2014

Surf

Sunday Vibes: Achieve Nirvana With Longboard Video The Purchase

1 min read Apr 20, 2014

For the first part of the day, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach was a showstopper. The Bowl held up with its long, steep walls, while Rincon pumped in the background.

Photos

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Turns on for Round 1

3 min read Apr 19, 2014

So this happened. On Valentine's Day last year, freediver/crazy person Ocean Ramsey shared a quiet moment with a Great White Shark. It's nice to see them portrayed as something other than blood-thirsty death machines.

Video

A Small Girl and A Giant Shark

1 min read Apr 19, 2014

Alana Blanchard, multi-year deal signed and in the bank. Photo: Clare Plueckhahn

Business & Media

Alana Blanchard Stays on Board with Rip Curl

2 min read Apr 18, 2014

bells beach

Surf

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is LIVE

1 min read Apr 18, 2014