16 invitees of the 2022 Rip Curl Cup were introduced to the crowd of hundreds of surfs fans packed on the sand to witness and celebrate the beginning of the month-long waiting period of this unique and exciting international tube riding event.
From roaming the Channel Islands to chasing waves in Central America, Rip Curl WSL Finals artist Erik Abel’s work reflects the wonders of the natural world.
Before there was a world champion, before there was pro surfing, before there was even a surf industry, Miki Dora and Phil Edwards found their own private paradise at Trestles.
The Rip Curl WSL Finals is the ultimate day in competitive surfing. With the world title decided in a one-day, winner-take-all event, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the past two days of Pacific Ocean energy was that the current crop of young Hawaiian rippers won’t hesitate to go when the size spikes.
The top talent from all over mainland USA and Hawaii make their way to southern California to do battle. After firmly securing the U14 division crown, Lucas set his sights on the U16 division
A late season west wind-swell met the tail end of lingering southern-hemi energy to produce some absolutely dreamy looking wedges to get the day underway, and the “Race to the Ranch” was officially on!
Rip Curl surf icon and 3-time world-champ Tom Curren, the local surf community came together to play their part in protecting precious beaches and oceans.
