Massive Pipeline
As the first giant swell of the winter hit the North Shore of Oahu! There were some fearless beasts charging these massive waves at Pipeline.
Weret premium surf watch
Swell, wind and weather data for 3,000 beaches. Know conditions at a glance where ever you are.
Weret have produced an ultra stylish analog surf smartwatch combining analog elegance with digital interfaces driven by Bluetooth technology, which allows you to check surf conditions in real-time.
The watch has a simple set up. Just install the app on your smartphone (Android or iOS), then choose from its three modes Wave, Weather, and Wind.
Wave mode is for surfers and allows you to check swell height, swell direction, tide times, and water temperature with data from 3,000 beaches and 180 countries. So no matter where you are you can time your surf at a glance at the wrist.
The easy to read dials allow continuous display and quick assessment, much quicker than checking phone apps, and it looks cool.
The watch is water-resistant up to 330 feet (10 ATM) and made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel - a sapphire crystal glass that protects the watch from scratches and corrosion. So it is tough too.
There are loads of other features that also make it great for windsurfers, kitesurfer and boating.
You can chose from Weret Blue, Weret Clean - black or white - while the Weret 612 comes in rose gold or brushed stainless steel with three choices of strap; leather, canvas, and silicon. The watch is recharged by a wireless induction charger with a battery life of three months.
Medina signs 5 year deal
Twice world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has extended his long term relationship with surfing company Rip Curl in a new five year deal. Medina has been with Rip Curl 12 years and the contract cements his position as the number one Rip Curl rider in the hunt for his third WSL World Title.
“Rip Curl and I, we have been together a long time and we know each other well,” said Medina. “We have a lot of respect and support for each other and they are a surfing company all the way through.”
Standing tall at 180cms and just on 80 kilos, the powerful goofy foot revels in the heavy reef break conditions of the Banzai Pipeline. “The waves are going to be good for Pipe and I love it there. I want to get the tour started and surf hard again. I’m ready.”
With the 2020 World Surfing Tour cancelled due to Covid-19, the surfing world awaits as competition resumes at the Billabong Pipe Masters on December 8. Medina, from Maresias, Sao Paulo, Brazil, won both his 2014 and 2018 world titles at Pipeline and enters the resumed race as one of the top five contenders for the 2021 world title.
It will be a big year for Medina, age 26, who will represent his nation at the Tokyo Olympics later in 2021 and will aim to win the Gold medal and the title in one year. A feat never before achieved.
Surf & Turf | Fergal Smith
Fergal grew up on his fathers farm miles from the sea but he dreamed of surfing. Those dreams lead him to carve a path as a professional surfer chasing huge waves and leading the Irish charge.
On a trip to Tahiti something clicked and after being professional surfer for 10 years, Fergal changed the course of his life to give back to the land, using his upbringing as a farmer to combine a love of waves and growing good healthy food.
2020 Vans Triple Crown
A unique year calls for a radical change! Vans is proud to reveal an historic evolution of the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing event series. Launching on December 21, 2020, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing’s official contest format will be transformed into an innovative, digital, free surf competition experience.
Sanctioned by the World Surf League as a specialty digital event, the 2020 Vans Triple Crown will return to the fabled North Shore in Hawaii as an open, submission-based competition, hosted entirely online at vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com. The event will run for four weeks from December 21, 2020 – January 18, 2021, honouring winning titles for the Hawaiian Pro in Haleiwa, the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, and Pipe. The 2020 Vans Triple Crown series will expand the field to welcome men and women contenders from around the world to prove their talent in Hawaii by submitting their best waves for judging consideration.
With this new approach, the elite race for the coveted Vans Triple Crown Championship title becomes even more challenging, as a new, diverse competitive field emerges, and wave opportunities increase dramatically. Unlike traditional surf contest formats, this year’s Triple Crown will test competitors’ ability to demonstrate creativity, skill, and determination without the time constraints of a traditional heat match.
“In celebration of over 35 years of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing progression on the North Shore, the time could not be more suitable to re-visit the concept and re-shape its legacy for years to come,” said Bobby Gascon, senior director of global sports marketing at Vans. “The updated format strengthens Vans’ inclusive approach, elevating the brand’s commitment for women athletes, and increasing accessibility for all surfers, regardless of competition rankings. This format will showcase an exciting, undiscovered crop of rising surf talent in Hawaii and internationally, while upping the ante for surfers to master peak conditions of three of the best waves in the world.”
Featuring the three iconic surf breaks of the North Shore—Haleiwa, Sunset and Pipeline—125 eligible men and women competitors will submit footage of their best two (2) individual waves from each break, for a total of six (6) waves. With a total prize purse of $200,000 up for grabs, men and women winners will be crowned for each event, while the overall Triple Crown title contenders will need to earn top scores from all three breaks combined to claim the championship. Adding to the event’s online engagement, Vans has created a “Fan Voting” period of the contest window. Fans will have a seat in the judge’s booth by voting online to help determine who wins the first-ever digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title.
Official submissions will begin on December 21, 2020 and end on January 15, 2021. Vans will host a special digital award ceremony on January 18, 2021 to crown the winners of all events, and declare the two new 2020 Vans Triple Crown series champions.
In compliance with the state of Hawaii’s health and safety protocols, competitors are mandated to produce all submissions content safely, and with adherence to local public health guidelines. The new digital edition of the Vans Triple Crown series allows devoted surfing fans to witness the phenomenal progression of the Hawaiian surf community from a safe distance at home. The Vans Triple Crown legacy remains uninterrupted, cementing the North Shore’s reputation as the ultimate proving grounds for future champions and honoring the decades long traditions of Hawaii’s storied surfing heritage.
The 2020 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing will be hosted on vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com from Dec. 21, 2020 – Jan. 18, 2021. Visit the website to learn more about competition dates, format, athlete registration, rules, regulations, and more. Follow @vanstriplecrownsurf on Instagram to stay tuned in to all the action happening live on the ground in Hawaii.
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