Cold Surf Wrightsville Beach January 18th 2011

Posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 11:41 am | Surfing, Video

Ran down to Columbus St. to try out my new Nikon D7000 on some brave cold water surfers. Shot from about 9am – 10am on January 18th. Comment here if you spot yourself. Enjoy. Music by the Faunts.

Frothing in France, Quiksilver Pro France

Posted on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 10:41 am | Surfing, Video

Quiksilver Pro France is Live. Peter Mel and Martin Potter calling plays. Go see some action.

Rob Machado, Melali: The Drifter Sessions Trailer

Posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:09 am | Music, People, Surfing, Video

Looks like a good one. I really love the high contrast, green waters the Indian Ocean offers. Steel really knows how to capture it. Bali for one is a magical place and I think Rob achieved a parallel with the sounds coming from the Melali Sessions Band. Maybe there is a dub of the Kecak chant in there somewhere.

Who is J.O.B.? New Film Trailer and Interview by TWS

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 4:27 pm | People, Surfing, Video

Check out the full interview here.

Surfers Paddle Out To Remember One Of Their Own

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 3:07 pm | People, Surfing

A friend and local surfer Kurt Murray passed away at the age 0f 22 on Sept 19 surfing at the Surf City Pier. His father,family and friends remembered Kurt by paddling out for him one last time at his favorite spot. I was given the chance to meet Kurt,work with Kurt,surf with Kurt and watch him grow up and become a man. His father Scott Murray a dear friend and waterman really gave his son the best life he could and raised him to respect his fellow man and the ocean. Kurt you will be missed and never forgotten

Quik Pro France Round One

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 2:41 pm | Events, Surfing, Video

It’s 11pm at Dick’s Sand Bar in Hossegor and five foot closeouts crash onto the shore out front. French electro vibrates the windows and motocross riders fly off ramps to give the atmosphere that authentic extreme feel. Hurricane Igor has the Landes region of France inundated with swell and the contest will commence tomorrow. Bienvenue a Hossegor.

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France doing a damn fine Pipe impersonation.

Worst Wipe Out Day 1 Adam Melling – 2010 Quiksilver Pro France

Treacherous barrels Day 1 of Quiksilver Pro France

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9:26 am | Events, People, Photography, Surfing

Day 1 of the Quiksilver Pro France experienced the full range of conditions that French beachbreaks are renowned for, completing the twelve heats of Round 1 in everything from slabbing barrels to high-performance peaks.
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Belmar Pro Highlights Video

Posted on Friday, September 24th, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Surfing, Video

Huge Cloudbreak September 2010 Video

Posted on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 am | Surfing, Travel, Video

Cloudbreak September 2010 from Surfing Life on Vimeo.

ASL’s filmer Talon Clemow caught the action for our next DVD on sale with ASL 267 on Oct 28th. Here’s a sneak peek. For a gallery of pictures and a story about this crazy day go to: http://www.surfinglife.com.au

Three September Days in North Carolina

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm | People, Surfing, Video

Surf City NC locals Cody Leutgens, Slater Powell, Mike Beech & Zack Rice surf what Hurricane Igor sends their way; from Wrightsville Beach’s pier and jetty to Topsail Island’s unspoken spots.

Filmed & Edited by Keith Ketchum

Music by The Raveonettes, The Album Leaf & The Needles