
world: The ASP World Champion’s Crowning banquet took place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition center in Australia last night with all of the world’s top rated surfers in attendance.

world: Hailing from the shores of Maul, this regular-footin’ do-gooder needs little introduction. The name Dusty Payne is synonymous with progression and style: whether it’s small wave trickery or charging a heavy swell, this young gun can dance through it all. Dusty will be filming with Taylor Steele and competing in select WQS and Pro Jr. events this season, with the goal of qualifying for the WCT in the next few years.

world: The California Coastal Commission votes 8-2 against the projected toll road.

world: The two most talked about surfers outside the Big 5: Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds.

world: Matix is proud to announce the addition of Jon Rose to the team. Rose, who hails from the artsy town of Laguna Beach, brings a long and impressive resume with him to Matix. Having graced covers of both Surfer and Surfing Magazine’s, Rosey has focused his energy on non-conventional projects that lay off the beaten path.

world: Protect the environment

world: RVCA is proud to announce the addition of surfing heavy weight, Makuakai Rothman, to the RVCA surf team.

world: Video clips feature greatest freesurfing moments of Hawaii's North Shore winter

world: Smith, at just 19-years old, hails from Durban, South Africa, has been the focus of the surf world the past six months as a highly coveted young talent.

world: The company’s growing product line includes sunglasses, goggles, t-shirts, bags, hats, belts and other accessories.