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By Stab / news

Hint: he lives on a boat in Santa Barbara.

Hong Kong Officially Bans Surfing

Despite growing backlash, officials refuse to consider lifting the ban.

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What Will Be The Environmental Fallout Of Uluwatu’s Seawall Project?

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Another Winter, Another Six Figure Prize Purse, Another Vans Pipe Masters

Vans announces some invitees and the format of their annual Hawaiian specialty event.

By Ethan Davis / elsewhere

Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Confirms List Of Invitees + Alternates

74 names have been selected to face Waimea at her least merciful.

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