Missing Surfer – Shark Attack

Missing Surfer – Shark Attack

28-year-old Lance Appleby is missing, presumed deceased after being attacked by a shark in South Australia, Granites Bay. What type of shark has not been confirmed but there were reports of an aggressive great white in the area.

Lance was known by many having grown up in Streaky Bay, at present the emergency services are still searching for a body. This tragic incident is just one of other shark attacks in the area. In 2023 Simon Baccanello, died in a suspected shark attack while surfing, and 55-year-old Tod Gendle was sadly killed while surfing at Granites beach, none of the bodies have been recovered.

Our thoughts go out to all affected by these tragic events.

Gearoid Mcdaid – Crowd Free Zone

Gearoid Mcdaid – Crowd Free Zone

A pretty special day. Maybe not actually the best waves of 2024 but it was definitely the most fun day of surfing.

26th December and unlike every other swell we’ve had this year, which all seemed weird with tides, winds and swell direction, it was the first day it was just me and Conor out and we could surf all day.

Usually there would be some traveling surfers around but with it being Christmas and all, we got some late presents too unwrap. Conor and myself were completely solo all day and had endless tubes and some hectic beatings haha. Gearoid Mcdaid

Land: @raymcdaid
Drone: @michealmccaughey

Southwest France – Full Throttle

Southwest France – Full Throttle

With strong onshore winds whipping up powerful swells of 2.5 to 3m nearly every day, the conditions were both challenging and breathtaking. A handful of dedicated local surfers braved the winter chill to score some serious kegs.

Here & There – Florence Crew

Here & There – Florence Crew

Together, the Florence brothers embody a shared passion for the ocean and an adventurous spirit that continues to inspire surfers around the globe. Hit play and pull in with some of the finest to do it on the planet.

A Film by Parallel Sea
Produced and Written by Spencer Klein
Principal Cinematography by Erik Knutson & Jared Butler
Edited by Jared Butler
Special thanks to Pete Johnson, Pat Oconnell, Jeff Hurley, Brandon Wasserman
Music Licensing: Dan Gibson / Good Time Management

 

Vans Pipe Masters 2024

Vans Pipe Masters 2024

Finals Day of the #VansPipeMasters was greeted by pumping Pipeline, including moments of insanity and perfection. Men’s Round 3 took the water first in 8 – 12 foot waves. There were massive scores, massive wipeouts, huge shakeups on the leaderboard, and a perfect 30-point ride. Upon completion of the round, the Women’s Final and Men’s Final played out back-to-back to determine who would earn the coveted title of the 2024 Vans Pipe Master. Congratulations to this years champions, Nathan Florence and Erin Brooks!

Breaking News!

Breaking News!

The Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has officially gone Yellow Alert as of earlier today!

The event is potentially set to be run and won on Sunday, December 22nd, Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

The event will be streamed live via Rip Curl’s YouTube channel and at ripcurl.com.

Stay tuned—for updates with the latest event status as we approach Sunday!

Event Info:
The Eddie is committed to running only in the heaviest conditions, with a competition window from December 14 to March 13. For the event to be called on, waves must consistently reach at least 20+ feet (Hawaiian scale), with ideal conditions pushing 30-40 feet. The Eddie has only run 10 times in the last 40 years.