Parko’s impact on Australian surfing is immense, having paved the way for generations of surfers. Pop on a brew, sit back and watch Parko slice and dice his way through NSW, nice.

Ericeira is the first European World Surfing Reserve for well more than one reason. If seven waves are identified as making up the Reserve, there are at least a dozen more worth riding spread around these seven jewels. For this second episode of Portugal Back-to-Back, Nic Von Rupp teams up with Portuguese World Tour rider, Frederico “Kikas” Morais, and a bunch of other European surfing aces, to tackle some point-break bombs during a perfect session at Coxos, before paying a visit to the charming fishing village that in recent years has become the surfing epicentre of the old continent.

Former pro-surfer Chris Davidson sadly passed away this weekend in Australia after an alleged altercation. Devastating news for those that knew him, our thoughts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.

GRAVITY is our newest project, a surf film that highlights a memorable run of waves over the 2021/22 winter on the North Shore. The film features my brothers @Nathan Florence and Ivan, and myself, with a soundtrack headlined by @Ozzy Osbourne and @Paul Cauthen. Proceeds from the film will support Junior Lifeguard programs around O’ahu. – JJF

Sometimes, the stars just all seem to align. The World Surf League championship tour landed at Lower Trestles with a flurry of summer south swell on tap for the cobblestone mecca. Dreams were realised and hearts were broken at the beloved San Clemente break in an incredible day of competition.

With Final Five contestants practicing and local pros like Caroline Marks joining in on the perfection, there was no shortage of high action moments. Free-surf documentarian Scotty Hammonds was tee’d up on the beach to document all the action and has packed together the best 5 minutes for your viewing pleasure in. Dive in and enjoy!