Canary Islands Update

Check out Pat Gudauskas right now in the semi finals in the Canary Islands. You can watch the heats live at http://www.aspeurope.com/live/ Pat is already guaranteed to qualify for next year's ASP World Tour and bettered his overall ratings' points total by advancing through to the Semi finals.

Vans Team Riders Compete In O'Neill Cold Water Classic

The O'Neill Cold Water Classic is underway in Santa Cruz with Vans team riders Timmy Reyes, Dylan Graves and John Florence among those in the water. Check it out, going on all weekend long.

Vote for your favorite event!

Now that we're close to a week untill the Triple Crown begins, we wanna know what your favorite event is?

Christian Hosoi @ Hawaii Vans Store Grand Opening

Join us for a grand opening celebration at the new Vans store at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, HI this Saturday, November 7th @ 3PM. Vans riders Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Kalani Chapman, Reef Mcintosh, Lela Hurst and Kai Garcia will be on hand to sign autographs. Ray Barbee meets the Mattson 2 will also perform live in the store! Tons of free Vans gear and shoe raffles while supplies last.

Reef Mcintosh prepping for Pipe

The surf looks like it's gonna make for a good season at the Triple Crown.  Lets hope it stays this way.  Here's Reef getting double the tube time at Pipe!

Surfing on Fire!

This is an old clip, but that doesn't mean it isn't still awesome.

This guy's been off the wall since 66

Classic Vans Checkerboard

Highlight reel from last years Reef Hawaiian Pro

Russell Smith at Nelscott Reef

Brothers Russell and Tyler Smith made the finals of the Nelscott Reef tow-in last year, they were noticed by all this year!

Mitch Abshire

Mitch from Captain Fins gets his trim on! check out what Mitch is up to at Captain Fins,

and be sure to check out the Vans X Captain Fin Collab! Vans X Captain Fin!

Jeff Ho and Allen Sarlo Featured On "The Daily Habit" Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Today, builder, designer, shaper, surfer, skater and painter Jeff Ho drops in on The Habit on FUEL TV. Plus, surfer Allen Sarlo is in the studio to tell us about his new documentary “Work to Surf.” Also, Jordan Morris and Rob Zombie talk all things awesome at the "Halloween 2" press junket.

2009 ASP Title

This Just in! We've just received word that the 2009 ASP Title will be decided at the Vans Triple Crown Pipeline Masters! This hasn't happened since 2006. Super exciting news as this is probably everyones favorite event. Pipe breaks so close to the shore, making it perfect for spectators on the beach. Pipe might be a little more crowded on the sand this year.

Day in the life with Dane & Tanner Gudauskas

Follow Dane and Tanner on their adventures preparing for their upcoming trip to the Canary Islands!

video courtesy of The 3 Tree

Mulcoy's World!

Josh Mulcoy just finished editing a treat for everyone, check out Josh's adventures throughout Europe!

27TH ANNUAL VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING!

Thats right everyone, only 3 weeks left until the craziness begins!
It kicks off with the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa on Nov. 12-24
Then up to Sunset Beach for the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing Nov. 24 - Dec. 6
And last but not least, everyone's favorite, The Billabong Pipeline Masters Dec. 8 - 20!

and lets not forget those girls!

They start at the Gidget Pro November 24 - Dec. 6 at Sunset Beach

Then hop over to Maui for the Billabong Pro at Honolua Bay Dec. 8 - 20

Follow us on twitter for contest updates, prize giveaways, and everything else at Vans surf!
Vans Surf Twitter!

Tyler and Russell Smith Competing at Nelscott

Nelscott Reef is the perfect tow in wave. Long rides with wide open faces allow for high performance surfing like no where else on the planet. With no major obstacles, like cliffs or rocks, and 1/2 mile of deep channel before the neck breaking beach break, Nelscott is all about sick moves and long rides on huge waves. Good luck to Tyler and Russell Smith competing as a team!

VTCS Guide In Free Surf Mag

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is no stranger to the North Shore of Hawaii. Straight from Hawai'i's Surf Magazine, Free Surf takes you on a trip through the three locations where 6 events of the VTCS take place every year; Haleiwa Ali'i Beach, Sunset Beach, Honolua Bay, and the master of the all, Pipeline. Take a look-see to start getting excited for the 27th year starting November 12th.

Surf Music?

A playlist of surfing inspired music for you, totally free! just follow the link and download!
http://www.mediafire.com/?mwzffgzj2qz

1. Summertime - Girls
2. Bustin' Surfboards - The Tornadoes
3. Surf City - Black Angels
4. Charlie Don't Surf - The Clash
5. Surfing On A Rocket - Air
6. Surfing - Megapuss
7. Red Tide - The Growlers
8. Debt & ESP - The Intelligence (from the album: Fake Surfers)
9. Surf Goths - Wavves
10. Sea Within A Sea - The Horrors


Enjoy!

Ripping in the Pit

We here at Vans like to think that we're on the cutting edge when it comes to surfing media.
Here's a look at our new promo video: Ripping in the Pit! enjoy

Portugal round 1 match-ups

Searching for Michael Peterson

The last couple california screenings of Jolyon Hoff's new film: Searching for Michael Peterson

THU. 10/15 - VENICE BEACH, CA - THE STRONGHOLD
FRI. 10/16 - SANTA BARBARA, CA - VICTORIA HALL THEATRE
SAT. 10/17 - LONG BEACH, CA - SHELTER SURF SHOP ( FREE ENTRY )

Searching for Michael Peterson Trailer from jolyon hoff on Vimeo.

Support the Arts!

Andy Davis' new surf shop: Ebb and Flow, is having a little soiree to raise money for the Cardiff Schools Arts Program. There will be food, kids games, a silent auction, and The Mattson 2 will be blasting out the music for the evening. It takes place saturday October 17th at 4:00pm, so bring the whole family and help support the arts!

Hale'iwa Beach Clean Up October 17th

For those of you who live in Hale'iwa, here's your chance to help out with a beach clean up going on this Saturday, October 17th.

Location - Haleiwa Beach
Partner - Menehune Surf contest
Clean Up address - Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park, Hale'iwa Rd., Hale'wa, HI 96712

Help Support Padang Earthquake Relief

Please help support Padang Earthquake Relief by donating. The goal for SurfAid International USA is to raise $300K towards the relief efforts. We have raised around $30K at this time. Also, Nathan Fletcher and John John are there right now on a boat trip and will have a full report when they return.

FUEL TV Airs "Insane Cinema: Pipeline Masters"

Directed by Stacey Peralta (Dogtown & Z-Boys), Pipeline Masters is the remarkable story of the groundbreaking surfing competition that has, since its inception in 1971, defined extreme. Held in the fearsome tubes of Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline, the Masters stands alone as the sport’s most popular, prestigious competitive event. For more than 35 years there has been only one surf contest where the winner earns more than money, more than fame, or ratings points, but rather the surfing world’s most coveted title: Pipeline Master.


Airing Thursday, October 8, at 8:00pm ET/PT in SurfSpot, and re-airing several more times over the next month, FUEL TV will air “Insane Cinema: Pipeline Masters.”


“Insane Cinema: Pipeline Masters” Air Date:
Thursday, 10/8/2009 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT in SurfSpot
Thursday, 10/8/2009 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT in SurfSpot
Saturday, 10/10/2009 10:00am ET/7:00am PT
Saturday, 10/10/2009 12:00am ET/9:00pm PT

Leila Qualifies For World Jr. Pro

Congrats to Leila Hurst who finished 2nd at the Sunset Beach
Billabong Jr. Pro. and requalified for the World Jr. Pro in Australia!

Joel Tudor's Takes Charge Of SURFER

What happens when Joel Tudor is a Guest Editor and takes control of SURFER's November issue? Well lets just say he teaches you how to protect yourself from a sucker punch, glass a surfboard and gives respect to the people he grew up worshipping. "I wanted to give readers a small taste of what inspires me every day, so this is a piece of my world." Joel taking the reigns of SURFER only happens once in a blue moon, so make sure you pick up a copy.

Pat Gudauskas Reaches No. 4 Spot On ASP WQS

After a second place finish this past weekend at the Local Motion Guaruja Surf Pro, Pat Gudauskas gained valuable rating points moving him into the number 4 spot on the ASP WQS tour. He beat out some big names but is looking forward to a win, stating, “It was a great final for sure. I really want to win an event this year so that’s my goal until the end of the season, so I'm not really thinking too much about my rating.” Next up for Pat is the Rio Surf International which runs from October 5 through 11, 2009.

Alex Knost on tour with The Japanese Motors

If you don't know by now Alex Knost is the front man for the band The Japanese Motors. The boys are currently working their way up the West coast playing shows with The Horrors. Here's a few snaps from their LA show at the El Rey. They played a super tight set even throwing in a cover song from the band Wire. Here's a list of the upcoming shows

Oct 3 The Independent w/ The Horrors : San Francisco, California
Oct 5 Doug Fir Lounge w/ The Horrors : Portland, Oregon
Oct 6 Neumo’s w/ The Horrors : Seattle, Washington
Oct 7 Venue w/ The Horrors : Vancouver, BC
Oct 17 SCION GARAGE FESTIVAL : Portland, Oregon

Timmy Reyes In Puerto '09

Vans Surf Team rider Timmy Reyes heads south of the border to score some heaving beachbreak barrels and reeling sand bottom points.

California Coastal Cleanup Day - Saturday, Sept. 19th

California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country. In 2008, more than 70,000 volunteers worked together to collect more than 1,600,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways. California Coastal Cleanup Day has been hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest garbage collection" (1993). Since the program started in 1985, over 800,000 Californians have removed more than 13 million pounds of debris from our state's shorelines and coast. When combined with the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by The Ocean Conservancy and taking place on the same day, California Coastal Cleanup Day becomes part of one of the largest volunteer events of the year. Check for more details and Cleanup locations nearest you.

Nathan Wins Heavy Water Award At Surfer Poll

Everything about Nathan Fletcher’s Lavese Las Manos is heavy. From jaw-dropping barrels at Teahupoo to kamikaze drops at Pipeline to unthinkable aerials in wind chop, Fletcher in many ways embodies what the Coors Heavy Water Award is all about. Congrats Nathan!

Joel Kicks Ass At Brazilian Jiu Jitsu US Nationals

Joel Tudor one again proves that he can kick some ass! Joel competed against world champion grappler in WEC bantamweight and current ADCC featherweight-title holder Rani Yahya at The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu US Nationals in Carson, CA this past weekend. Check out how Joel took the win...

Andrew Doheny Makes The PacSun Surfing America U.S. Team

Andrew Doheny, from Newport Beach CA and notably one of the best 16 year old surfers in North America, was chosen by Ian Carins and Surfing America to be one of 5 to represent the US in the under boys 18 division. From here, the chosen 5 will battle it out to see who will represent and surf for the U.S. in the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships to be held in late January 2010 in New Zealand.
Andrew had this to say about making the team, “Super stoked. I am feeling really excited to be a part of the PacSun Surfing America U.S. Team. I have a feeling that this is going to be our year.”
Andrew is currently rated #4 on the ASP North America Pro Junior tour.

Punt Of The Month With Pat

Pat Gudauskas sticks giant double grab air-revere in Australia which made Surfline's Punt of the Month. Check it!

European Surf Vacation 2009

Vans Surf Team riders Joel Tudor, Alex Knost, and Captain Fin creator Mitch Abshere, head to Europe for the Playa Salinas Longboard Festival in Asturias, Spain. With a promising forecast in Southern France the crew makes the journey to Biarritz and scored some epic conditions. Along the way they manage to make a quick stop in Amsterdam, squeeze in a night session at the go cart track, and score some epic sessions in France. Take a look at part 1...

Vans Surf Crew Blows Up At ECSC

Vans Surf Team riders Tanner Stromenger and Karina Petroni both locked down victories at this years 47th annual East Coast Surfing Championships held this past weekend in Virginia Beach. Tropical Storm Danny brought fun chest high waves to 1st Street Jetty stoking out the competitors and spectators alike. The event also featured pro BMX and Skateboarding demos put on by Vans, live music, mandatory bikini contest and a ton more; so go check out the pics, event blog and complete results!

Catch Andrew Doheny On FUEL TV

This Friday, FUEL TV's The Daily Habit is topping things off with next generation surfer, Andrew Doheny. Don't miss it!

Joel Wins SEAPaddle NYC

Today, Vans team rider Joel Tudor and partner Daniel Grahm won the SURFERS ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION paddle for clean water held in New York. Joel, defending his win from the prior year, came in 25 minutes ahead of 2nd place. Congrats!

Beach Clean Up This Friday In Laguna Beach

Summer is almost over! Now is your opportunity to volunteer for another Vans Art/Trash Project Beach Clean Up this Friday, August 21st at Thalia Street in Laguna Beach, CA. The Clean Up will be held from 12 noon until the beach is clean. Vans will supply bags, gloves, hats and tees to all who attend. Check out the Thalia Surf Shop for details- See ya there.

"Right On The Nose" With Joel Tudor

Style master, Joel Tudor, talks to Surfline about the state of competitive longboarding. See why "riding on the front half of the board" separates the men from the boys in this informative and to the point interview.

Fifty Year Storm

"The banks are safe this Friday, Bodie and his crew will be paddling out into this years annual 50 Year Storm, never to return. Southern California is expecting South Swell that could produce 12-15 foot surf. So swing by Tower for some cd's, Patrick's Road House for lunch, and back to your house to pack your stuff up and get out there."

"You Scratched My Anchor" Movie Premiere

RVCA is throwin down a movie premiere on Wednesday, July 22nd from 7-10. "You Scratched My Anchor" is staring Rat Boy, Alex Knost, Joel Tudor and and Mitch Abshere. Also catch live music by The Drowning Men. If you're too anxious, take a look at the trailer....

106 SF Is Everywhere

The Vans 106 SF surf shoe is all over the place with colorways including Nathan Fletcher and a Joel Tudor, Vans x Captain Fin Co. collab. Also two of Hollywood's hottest actors Brad Pitt and Josh Hartnett are rockin em too.

Andrew Doheny Named Rising Star Male

After hundreds of thousands of votes were cast in the OC Surfer Of The Year contest, Vans' own Andrew Doheny was named 2009's Rising Star Male! Come out to support him when he's honored at the Walk of Fame at Jack’s Surfboards during the U.S. Open of Surfing on July 23. Nice work Andrew!

Happy Birthday To Tanner!

Happy Birthday to Tanner Gudauskas who just turned 21 on his trip abroad to S. Africa and then to Brazil!

Fletcher Crashes The Habit Thursday On FUEL TV

Tomorrow catch one of the best all around surfers known for his huge airs and monster paddle-ins, Nathan Fletcher when he finally hits the Habit. Make sure you tune in 6:00 pm Pacific Time or don't forget to set the DVR!

Tanner Gudauskas Wins Mr. Price Pro

Congrats to Tanner Gudauskas for winning the Mr. Price Pro and moving to 6th place on the WQS ratings. At this rate the youngest Gudauskas could be the first to qualify. 

Surfline's Sequence Of The Week With Timmy Reyes

Check out Reyes as he tries out new boards for an upcoming Brazil trip.

Tanner Strohmenger Takes The Cover Of MundoRad! Mag

Check out the new issue #73 of MundoRad! Magazine with Vans team rider Tanner Strohmenger ripping on the cover. Enough said.

Pat Gudauskas Appears In The OC Register

We just can't get enough of Pat Gudauskas, he's all over the place! If you grabbed the Orange County Register, Pat had a huge article about his history making aerial flip. Also, he is nominated for this year's OC Surfer of the year, so make sure you put in your vote!

Joel Tudor Makes "50 Greatest" - Surfer's BIG Issue

Vans' own Joel Tudor has been named one of the "fifty greatest surfers of all time" in Surfer's new BIG issue! With style oozing out of his pores, this Cali longboarder definitely has all the qualities that make a great sufer, congrats Joel!

Ratboy Grabs Cover Of The Surfer's Path

Congrats to Jason "Ratboy" Collins who took the cover of the June/July issue of International surfing magazine The Surfer's Path! If you haven't picked up your copy yet, it's a good one so get your hands on it!

Pat ASP World Tour Update

Patrick Gudauskas nearly qualified for the ASP World Tour last year and is currently the second alternate on the prestigious tour. The talented San Clemente local is fresh off of a history-making performance at the SriLankan Airlines Pro, where he successfully completed two inverted aerial maneuvers en route to his runner up finish to Owen Wright.

Gudauskas' result at Pasta Point launched him up to seventh overall on the ratings and the upcoming event’s ASP 6-Star status will offer the critical points needed for the explosive talent to make a push to the top of the ASP WQS ratings. The Mr. Price Pro will run from June 29 through July 5, 2009- Good luck Pat!

Update From Euro Team Rider Marlon Lipke

You can now view a Friday/FMG's documentary of Euro Surf Team rider Marlon Lipke, "Marlon Lipke - Meine Geschichte (My Story)." Also make sure to follow Marlon on the WCT tour.

Get Well Soon Alex

As you all know, Vans has launched it's first ever book and to celebrate here at Vans we threw ourselves a party. The night was going good until Vans' own Alex Knost fractured his ankle while skating the mini ramp in the back warehouse- ouch! So instead of celebrating, Alex spent the rest of the night at the hospital. So now that he has some down time, he'll be writing songs for his new upcoming album with the Japanese Motors -everything does happen for a reason- eh?

Join the Vans Crew & Help Clean up Seal Beach

This Friday, June 19th from 9am-noon Vans will be celebrating National Oceans Month & kicking off the US Open of Surfing by rolling up our sleeves & giving Seal Beach, CA a good cleaning. We'll have fun Vans giveaways for volunteers and coffee & bagels, too.

No need to bring anything. Vans will supply trash bags, gloves, hats and t-shirts. Just show up at 1st & Ocean Ave in Seal Beach. Parking passes will be available early at the blue tent, by the Windsurfing Rigging Area on the left as you enter the parking lot.

If you need more info hit up twitter.com/vans_66.

DIRECTIONS:
Katella Ave or 405 freeway to Seal Beach Blvd
Turn left onto SB Blvd to Pacific Coast Hwy
Turn right onto PCH to 1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street til it ends into a parking lot
Pull into parking lot and park

See the meet up spot here on google maps.

Gudauskas Brothers Interview

ESPN finds out if there is a difference from one Gudauskas brother to the next...

Mundo Rad! Mag With Andrew And Dylan

Check out the new issue, #72 of Mundo Rad! Magazine with team riders Andrew Doheny and last issue's cover boy Dylan Graves who has been racking the travel miles and the exposure meter.

Leila's New Board

Team rider Leila Hurst is preparing to come over for the NSSA Nationals and what's better than a new board? Check the amazing art done on Leilas new board...

World Ocean Day With Karina

On Monday, June 8th (the first official U.N. designated World Oceans Day ever) La Mer and Oceana held a big celebration in Los Angeles. The celebration attracted some of Oceana’s top celebrity supporters and spokespeople and was reported to be a wonderful evening for a great cause. La Mer has asked Karina to partner with them within their Estee brand for Ocean Awareness as she represents the community as a professional surfer and also as a water woman who speaks on behalf of this wonderful ocean we all enjoy.

Karina will be at the next Oceana event in Orange County on Aug 22. If any of you would like to attend, please let us know and we will get you added to the invite list. Hope to see you on Aug 22!

Pat Gudauskas Finishes Second at ASP 6-Star PRIME Srilankan Airlines Pro

Congrats to team rider Patrick Gudauskas who finished runner up in an epic final despite posting a perfect 10-point-ride in an attempt to overtake the young Aussie, Owen Wright. The talented regular-footer was narrowly defeated in the high scoring Final by a score of 19.23 to 18.93.

“You know, I feel like I’ve won the event even though I lost," Gudauskas said. "It was just such an amazing event and incredible Final to surf in and I’m really stoked to have pulled those aerials. I think surfing’s heading to exciting places with these moves and I’m fully pumped for the rest of the year.”

The heroic effort by Gudauskas throughout the event will play an integral role in the Orange County native’s campaign towards qualification for the 2010 ASP World Tour. His second place finish in the event launched him into the No. 7 spot amongst his international competitors.

Pat Gudauskas Makes Surfing History!

Pat scored a perfect 10 at the SriLankan Airlines Pro when he executed the "rodeo clown." This is the first time the 540 inverted flip has ever been done in a high level ASP event! The maneuvre sent Pat to first in his heat, advancing him to compete against the final 16 surfers in the event. Congrats Pat and good luck in the rest of the contest!

Reef McIntosh Rides In Blisss

If you haven't already, pick up the June issue of Blisss Mag, you'll find a few rad pages of Reef McIntosh ripping waves everywhere from Mexico to Tahiti. Recently, Reef has been spending his time between Tahiti and California waiting out the summer for the upcoming North Shore season and we can't wait either!

Never Quit Beach Fest In Florida

The event went down on May 31st, with Vans team rider Karina Petroni in Jacksonville Beach, FL. If you weren't there, the festivities were endless: The waves were perfect, it was a perfect sunny day, there were around 500 runners for a 5k, the most ever, by over double, for a first event. 3 surfing classes were totally full. Each person was taught for over an hour and a half. Several news casters covered the event as well as several newspapers. Channel Island surfboards formed a bridge to make up the finish line. Jets flew in to start off the race and did several passes. There was unlimited food and drinks for everyone. (The New Multi Grain Pizza Hut Pizza's, Tacu Lu, Tropical Smoothie, Fire House Subs, SoBe and so much more)

The lifeguards taught basic CPR, there was free massages, free health screenings, Jaguar Cheerleaders signing autographs, Jaguar players playing football with the kids,Two Navy Obstacle courses, Photographers shooting every runner and surfer so everyone could have an image of themselves participating. Free temporary tattoos,
and so much more! Everyone agreed, it was by far the greatest beach event that anyone had ever been to.

July's Surfing Magazine Goes Off With Vans Surf Team

If you're anxiously awaiting the July issue of Surfing Magazine, it's here! This issue includes Vans Surf team rider Nathan Fletcher dishing about his favorite things. Also, catch up with the Gudauskas brothers as they skip town and head to the Canary Islands. Look out for team riders John John Florence, Andrew Doheny and Tanner Stromhenger in the '09 NSSA program.

Vans Surf Team Update

The team has been busy, after two months of international travel including Tasmania, Western Australia, and South Africa, the Gudauskas Brothers returned home for WQS 6 star-prime at Lowers. Dane and Pat went down in rounds of 64 and 48 so it was up to Tanner to carry on. Tanner made it to the quarters, posting his best result in a 6 star to date, moving him to 15th on the WQS rankings. Tim Reyes returned home for 2 days from a hectic WCT run only to head to Tahati for the next stop where he will be joined by Pat Gudauskas, who received a wildcard into the event, best of luck to Timmy and Pat.

The Florence family has been in Scotland for the cold water 6 star. John John made it though a couple of rounds before losing out in tough conditions, i.e. 45 degree water and inconsistent waves over jagged slab rock.

Reef Hits Up FUEL TV

On Thursday, May 8th, Hawaiian ripper and Vans team rider Reef McIntosh drops in on The Habit. Don't miss this episode starting at 6pm PT!

Galveston Beach Clean Up

Another successful beach clean up in Texas! Thanks for making the earth that much cleaner!...
"I have officially finished my first Beach Clean-Up Project! We were in Galveston this past weekend, 4-25-09. It was great. We teamed up with Texas A&M at Galveston Surf Club and the Ball Highschool Key Club. We even had a representitive from the Texas General Land Office show up to thank us. We covered a 1/4 mile section of the sea wall/beach. Weather was great. This is a great program. People were so stoked to see us. We had people show up from Houston, which is an hour away, just to help out. The dealer we partnered with, Ohana Surf and Skate, did a awesome job at promoting the event. Thanks for making this happen." -Pfaff

Transworld Checks In With Dylan Graves

Vans' newest Surf Team rider Dylan Graves is welcomed to the set of Transworld Surf's, Cote's Cube. In this episode, Dylan talks everything from a chipped bone in his ankle to in his ping pong skills and victory in the Nixon High Tide Hold 'Em contest. Plus a bonus clip from a recent trip to Mainland Mexico.

Earth Day Clean Up In Massachusetts

The Greenhill Park in Worcester, MA includes a skate park and is surrounded by woods. The Eastern Boarders crew found and picked up all sorts of garbage, anything from car parts to old bicycles. Thanks for doing a great job and removing alot of junk!

Dylan Graves Takes The Mundo Rad! Magazine Cover

If you haven't seen it yet, peep out Issue 71 of Mundo Rad! Magazine with Vans Surf Team rider Dylan Graves on the cover! This Caribbean/East Coast Mag. captures Dylan in his hometown of Puerto Rico. Congrats Dylan!

Alex Knost On FUEL

Alex Knost talks about his latest film "The Present" on The Daily Habit on Thursday, April 23rd so don't forget to tune in!

Pat Gudauskas Soon To Compete In WQS At Lower Trestles

ASP is set to host mainland America’s first ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star PRIME event when the 6.0 Lowers Pro runs from April 28 through May 2, 2009 at the famed cobblestone reef of Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California. Running in conjunction with the esteemed event will be the ASP Grade-2 Oakley Pro Junior.

Vans Surf Team rider Patrick Gudauskas (San Clemente, CA), 23, is a local favorite and top seed in the 6.0 Lowers Pro who is looking to capitalize on his familiarity of Lower Trestles in order to work towards his goal of qualification for the ASP World Tour next year. The motivated regular-footer is hoping to claim his share of the ample ratings points on offer in front of his home crowd.

“I'd say I definitely feel like I have an advantage,” Gudauskas said. “ I grew up surfing Lowers and surf there all year long, and I think that will give me that extra edge to hopefully take it to the Final. It's a pretty straight forward wave, so I’m expecting foreigners to still be surfing really good, but there are some little personality traits of Lowers that the locals have surely become familiar with, and can capitalize on it!”

Since 2009 offers an additional 1000 points for ASP 6-Star PRIME events versus regular ASP 6-Star contests, Gudauskas is especially driven to produce a successful result on his home turf. He earned a berth in to the ASP World Tour Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest as an alternate and the opportunity to compete alongside the rest of the top 45 surfers on the globe has given even more spark towards his 2009 ASP WQS campaign.

“It was pretty exciting to get into Bells,” Gudauskas said. “In my heat I was a little under experienced on the wave itself, and fell in places that I shouldn't have. It was unfortunate, but the experience was priceless. Seeing the show up close and in person was inspirational. I think that same local edge at Bells can parallel with that at Trestles. It was extremely inspirational to be in the lineup with everyone and it has pushed my levels of froth to new heights, and I can't wait to get here this year!”

Vans Pier Classic Recap

The 4th annual Vans/Jack's Pier Classic wrapped up yesterday. The weather was up and down throughout the weekend with highs near 80 on Saturday the only reaching 56 on Sunday. Nevertheless the surfing was A+ with Dillion Perillo taking the win in the Ezekiel Pro Jr. and Mike Losness doing it in the Vans/Jacks 2 star WQS. Vans team rider Andrew Doheny took 2nd in the Pro Jr after surfing back to back heats. Thanks to everyone who supported the event as well as all the sponsors. See you next year.

Vans Pier Classic - Day 2

Day 2 of the Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack's Surfboards resumed today in peaky two-to-three foot conditions on the south side of HB Pier. Check out the action!

Vans Pier Classic - Day 1

Day 1 of the Vans Pier Classic kicked off today in clean 2 - 3ft surf at HB Pier. The sun was shining and spring breakers were out in full force. Check out all the action right here!

2008 VTCS Recap Airs On FUEL TV

Take a look back at one of the best surf seasons ever on the North Shore of Oahu, through 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the two months that can make or break a surfer’s career. Watch incredible free surfing from the world’s best surfers and catch up with them out of the water as well.

Airing Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (in SurfSpot), and re-airing several more times through April and May, FUEL TV will showcase the "2008 VTCS: Recap."

Make sure to tune into FUEL TV to catch all the action at "2008 VTCS: Recap."

"2008 VTCS: Recap" Air Dates:
Thursday 3/26/2009 - 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT in SurfSpot
Thursday 3/26/09 - 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT in SurfSpot
Saturday 3/28/09 - 10:00am ET/7:00am PT
Monday 3/30/09 - 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT
Friday 4/17/09 - 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT
Wednesday 5/6/09 - 12:30am ET/9:30pm PT
Thursday 5/7/09 - 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT
Thursday 5/7/09 - 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT
Friday 5/8/09 - 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT
Monday 5/25/09 - 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT
Monday 5/25/09 - 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT
Wednesday 5/27/09 - 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT
Thursday 5/28/09 - 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT
Saturday 5/30/09 - 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT

Vans Pier Classic Starts Tomorrow With Live Webcast!

Get ready for the Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack's Surfboards coming to the Huntington Beach pier tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. As the second stop of the ASP North American Tour and first event of the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, many of the best young surfers in the world will shred for their chance at $35,000! If you can't make it to the pier, be sure to catch all the action of the entire event via live webcast! Also look for plenty of photos and daily live updates.

Contest Schedule:

Wednesday, March 25
8:00a – 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's / Round 1
1:20p – 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's / Round 2

Thursday, March 26
8:00a – 10:40 a / Vans Pro Men's / Rnd 2 Cont.
10:40a – 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's / Round 3

Friday, March 27
8:00a – 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's / Round 4
1:20p – 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 1
2:40p – 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 2
Saturday, March 28

8:00a – 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Rnd 2 Cont.
9:20a – 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's / Round 5
12:00p – 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 3
2:40p – 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 4

Sunday, March 29
8:00a – 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Rnd 4 Cont.
9:20a – 10:40a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Quarterfinals
10:40a – 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's / Quarterfinals
12:00p – 12:50p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Semi-Finals
12:50p – 1:40p / Vans Pro Men's / Semi-Finals
1:40p – 2:10p / Ezekiel Pro JR / FINALS
2:10p – 2:40p / Vans Pro Men's / FINALS
3:00p - Awards Presentation

Pier Classic!

The Pier Classic is about to kick off! Check out the contest schedule and be sure to be at the Huntington Beach Pier starting on Wednesday and ending on Sunday.

Contest Schedule:
Wednesday, March 25
8:00a – 1:20p / Vans Pro Men’s / Round 1
1:20p – 4:00p / Vans Pro Men’s / Round 2

Thursday, March 26
8:00a – 10:40 a / Vans Pro Men’s / Rnd 2 Cont.
10:40a – 4:00p / Vans Pro Men’s / Round 3

Friday, March 27
8:00a – 1:20p / Vans Pro Men’s / Round 4
1:20p – 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 1
2:40p – 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 2
Saturday, March 28
8:00a – 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Rnd 2 Cont.
9:20a – 12:00p / Vans Pro Men’s / Round 5
12:00p – 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 3
2:40p – 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Round 4

Sunday, March 29
8:00a – 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Rnd 4 Cont.
9:20a – 10:40a / Ezekiel Pro JR / Quarterfinals
10:40a – 12:00p / Vans Pro Men’s / Quarterfinals
12:00p – 12:50p / Ezekiel Pro JR / Semi-Finals
12:50p – 1:40p / Vans Pro Men’s / Semi-Finals
1:40p – 2:10p / Ezekiel Pro JR / FINALS
2:10p – 2:40p / Vans Pro Men’s / FINALS
3:00p - Awards Presentation

Leila On FUEL TV

Tune into FUEL TV on Tuesday, March 24, at 9:00 pm ET when Leila Hurst appears on "The Daily Habit."

First-Ever Vans Book Gears Up For Launch

It's been talked about for many years and now is finally coming to life. Vans will release its first-ever book this June, featuring 20-some-odd stories that collectively tell the story of the brand: from Rowley to Warped Tour, from Customs to Joel Tudor, from Alva and Cab to artist collabs. The book is 208 pages in hardback, with more than 350 full-color photos, and published by Abrams, world renowned for high quality pop culture books. Vans will be rolling out lots of bonus content and book info between now and the first week of June, all of which can be tracked at www.vans.com/vansbook, including pre-order details that will allow you to take early delivery.

Vans Pier Classic Kicks Off March 25th With Live Webcast!

The 4th Annual Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack's Surfboards takes over the Huntington Beach pier Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. The event, which will be the second stop of the ASP North American Tour and first event of the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, consists of a Men's WQS 2-Star Vans Pro and a Men's Grade 2 Ezekiel Pro Junior. The contest will feature many of the best young surfers in the world vying for title honors and part of the $35,000 up for grabs.

Those that can't make it out to the pier can catch live webcasts of the entire event at www.vans.com. Also look for plenty of photos and daily live up-dates.

Surfers confirmed to compete among the 230 men draw include 2008 Pier Classic champ Shaun Ward as well as Hank Gaskell, John John Florence, Andrew Doheny, Jason 'Ratboy' Collins and Dylan Perillo.

Contest Schedule:

Wednesday, March 25
8:00a - 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's Round 1
1:20p - 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 2
Thursday, March 26
8:00a - 10:40 a / Vans Pro Men's Rnd 2 Cont.
10:40a - 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 3

Friday, March 27
8:00a - 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's Round 4
1:20p - 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 1
2:40p - 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 2

Saturday, March 28
8:00a - 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR Rnd 2 Cont.
9:20a - 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 5
12:00p - 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 3
2:40p - 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 4

Sunday, March 29
8:00a - 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR Rnd 4 Cont.
9:20a - 10:40a / Ezekiel Pro JR Quarterfinals
10:40a - 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's Quarterfinals
12:00p - 12:50p / Ezekiel Pro JR Semi-Finals
12:50p - 1:40p / Vans Pro Men's Semi-Finals
1:40p - 2:10p / Ezekiel Pro JR FINALS
2:10p - 2:40p / Vans Pro Men's FINALS
3:00p - Awards Presentation

Doheny Featured In Upcoming Surf Video

Check out Vans Surf Team rider Andrew Doheny's clip in the upcoming "Sons of Sickness."

Billabong Pipeline Masters Airs Tonight On FUEL TV!

In one of the most exciting contests in recent North Shore history, the world's best surfers including nine-time world Champion Kelly Slater, Chris Ward, Timmy Reyes, and Joel Parkinson try to claim the Pipeline Masters trophy in high-performance conditions at the Banzai Pipeline. With more than $30,000 on line for first place, the stakes are high and consequences even higher.

Airing Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (in Meet & Brotatoes), and re-airing several more times through March, FUEL TV will showcase 2008 VTCS: Billabong Pipeline Masters.

2008 VTCS: Billabong Pipeline Masters Air Dates:
Monday 3/9/09 - 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT
Monday 3/9/09 - 11:00pm ET /8:00pm PT
Thursday 3/12/09 - 9:30pm ET /6:30pm PT
Saturday 3/14/09 - 12:00pm ET /9:00am PT
Sunday 3/15/09 - 7:00pm ET /4:00pm PT
Tuesday 3/19/09 - 8:00pm ET /5:00pm PT
Tuesday 3/19/09 - 11:00pm ET /8:00pm PT
Saturday 3/21/09 - 10:00am ET /7:00am PT
Tuesday 4/21/09 - 6:00pm ET /3:00pm PT

Gudauskas Bro Launch New Site

Pat, Tanner and Dane's website launches today and will cover their surf adventures from around the world. With daily blog updates, streaming video and pictures from the brothers themselves, the site will reflect their upbeat lifestyle and personalities. Each of the brothers has their own separate page, which allows you to follow them individually. "We're extremely excited about this opportunity to provided our fans a unique perspective and a little insight into our day-to-day lives" says Patrick. You can even request to be their friend! Check it out folks...

Trash To Art Contest

Vans continues with the art trash collaboration between the Surfrider Foundation and Vans Surf Team rider Nathan Fletcher and is asking you to make your own "Trash To Art!" Submit your art and you could be the monthly winner who will get a pair of Vans shoes made with materials from recycled plastic and tee! Follow these directions to win!

1. Use a minimum of 6 pieces of trash to create 1 masterpiece
2. Email at least 2 pics (1 of just the raw materials and 1 of the end result) to us at TrashToArtContest@gmail.com.

Deflowered In Paradise...

After Pat got the call from the ASP that it would be wise to be on the Gold Coast for a possible wildcard berth into the Quik Pro, the Gudauskas bro's were off to Teahupoo. Check out a couple little video clips and quick breakdown of their Tahitian excursion.

Patrick Gudauskas Sets Sights On 2010 ASP World Tour

Read up on what Pat has been up to and how he's stoked for the future in this article on ASP. Pat will start his 2009 ASP WQS campaign at the ASP 6-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Tasmania from March 31st through April 5th- Good luck!

Dylan Graves On FUEL TV

Airing Monday, March 2, at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) Dylan Graves, will appear on "The Daily Habit" to talk about combing the Earth for surf spots while filming for the highly anticipated new film "On A Rail."

Alex Knost's Band - Japanese Motors On Tour!

Alex Knost, Vans Surf Team rider and lead man for the Japanese Motors are opening for Modest Mouse on a month long nation wide tour! Don't miss this must see show when they come to a city near you.

Tue 24-Feb Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium
Wed 25-Feb Tempe, AZ The Marquee
Thu 26-Feb Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque Convention Center
Fri 27-Feb DAY OFF **DAY OFF**
Sat 28-Feb Boulder, CO Balch Fieldhouse
Sun 1-Mar DAY OFF **DAY OFF**
Mon 2-Mar Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
Tue 3-Mar Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
Wed 4-Mar Austin, TX Stubb's
Thu 5-Mar DAY OFF **DAY OFF**
Fri 6-Mar Oxford, MS The Lyric Oxford
Sat 7-Mar Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Sun 8-Mar Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Mon 9-Mar Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues
Tue 10-Mar Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
Wed 11-Mar Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
Thu 12-Mar Baltimore, MD Ram's Head
Fri 13-Mar Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Sat 14-Mar Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Sun 15-Mar New York, NY Terminal 5

Pat Gudauskas Rides On The Cover Of Transworld Surf Mag!

After a super productive season on the North Shore and nearly missing qualifying for the WCT by around a point, Vans Surf Team rider pat Gudauskas still found time to be up at dawn with Nelly getting the cover shot for the newest Transworld Surf Magazine!

Pat, Dane And Tanner Gudauskas Head To Oz A Month Early!

Pat Gudauskas, who was 1 heat away from qualifying for the WCT at the VANS TRIPLE CROWN stop in Sunset, got a call from ASP officials to be at Snapper Rock, as there is a good chance he will be in the event. It looks like Pat may not compete on the entire 09 WCT but will most likely get a chance at few events depending on injuries ect...check back for Pat's progress and other surf news.

Dylan Graves Wins Nixon High Tide Hold'em!

Congrats to the newest member of the Vans Surf Team, Dylan Graves for winning the Nixon High Tide Hold'em! Surfing wasn't the only thing going down in Tavarua, poker, ping pong, karaoke, jumping out of helicopters...and that's only the beginning. See what else when down at the pirate party!

New Video Of Alex

Check out a new video of Alex Knost getting dirty at the River Jetties in Newport Beach.

7 Days With Nathan Fletcher

While Nathan Fletcher is resting up from a broken femur, let us enlighten you with some pre-injured footy from Surfing The Mag's 7 Days With Nathan Fletcher.

O'Neill World Cup of Surfing Airs On FUEL TV

Revered around the world as the premier professional surfing series, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is staged annually in the giant winter waves of Oahu’s North Shore. At the 2008 O’Neill World Cup of Surfing, Marcus Hickman, Tom Whitaker, Jordy Smith, and C.J. Hobgood throw down in heavy Sunset surf, fighting for the win at the second jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Airing Monday, February 23, 2009 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (5:00 pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times through March, FUEL TV will showcase 2008 VTCS: O'Neill World Cup of Surfing!

2008 VTCS: O'Neill World Cup of Surfing Air Dates:

Monday 2/23/2009 - 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT
Monday 2/23/2009 - 11:00pm ET / 8:00pm PT
Thursday 2/26/2009 - 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT
Saturday 2/28/2009 - 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
Sunday 3/1/2009 - 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Wednesday 3/18/2009 - 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT

Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Airing On FUEL TV

FUEL TV starts next week out right with the airing of the Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing: Reef Pro Haleiwa on Monday, February, 16th at 8pm ET/PT. The O'Neill World Cup of Surfing, Billabong Pipeline Masters and VTCS Recap will also be airing additional times through February and March. Don't miss out on your chance to watch the world's top-ranked surfers compete in the 26th annual VTCS!

2008 VTCS: REEF PRO HALEIWA

FUEL TV Mon - 02/16/2009 08:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Mon - 02/16/2009 11:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 02/19/2009 09:30 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 02/21/2009 12:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sun - 02/22/2009 07:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Fri - 03/13/2009 12:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Wed -03/18/2009 12:30 AM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 03/21/2009 04:00 AM Eastern

2008 VTCS: O'NEILL WORLD CUP OF SURFING

FUEL TV Mon - 02/23/2009 08:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Mon - 02/23/2009 11:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 02/26/2009 09:30 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 02/28/2009 12:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sun - 03/01/2009 07:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Wed - 03/18/2009 01:00 PM Eastern

2008 VTCS: BILLABONG PIPELINE MASTERS

FUEL TV Mon - 03/09/2009 08:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Mon - 03/09/2009 11:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 03/12/2009 09:30 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 03/14/2009 12:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sun - 03/15/2009 07:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 03/19/2009 08:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 03/19/2009 11:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 03/21/2009 10:00 AM Eastern

2008 VTCS: RECAP

FUEL TV Thu - 03/26/2009 08:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Thu - 03/26/2009 11:00 PM Eastern
FUEL TV Sat - 03/28/2009 10:00 AM Eastern
FUEL TV Mon - 03/30/2009 12:00 PM Eastern

Vans Welcomes Dylan Graves to The Team

Vans is proud to welcome Dylan Graves to the team. Before the ink had dried, Dylan joined the Gudauskas brothers on surf trips to Baja(see podcast), Santa Cruz, and mainland Mex. Dylan hails from Puerto Rico, but chases swells worldwide in between battling it out on the WQS.

Vans Beach Clean Up

On Sunday, Feb. 1st, Vans continued its beach clean-up efforts in conjunction with THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION at Blackies beach in Newport, CA. We were pleased to have several people pitch in to collect trash, not the least of which this helper who was known only as Chris, he helped out for a couple of hours and then proceeded to feed the locals.

NSSA Hawaii

The NSSA was proud to start off the New Year with an amazing contest at Turtle Bay Resort! Vans team rider John John Florence won the Explorer Junior's division and Leila Hurst won the Explorer Women's and placed 2nd in the Open Women's division! Congrats!

NSSA Southeast Conference

Congrats to Tanner Strohmenger won 3 different divisions: explorer boys, open jrs. and open mens @ the NSSA Southeast Conference finals held at Juno pier. Tanner also recieved a ten in the open mens final!

Japanese Motors Return From Tour

Alex Knost's band Japanese Motors have just returned home from Australia and their "Forget America Tour." Check em out in the new issue of Blisss Magazine or at the Detroit Bar on Feb. 19th if you're in the area!

Nathan Fletcher Out With A Broken Femur

Two weeks following surgery to install a titanium rod the length of his femur, complete with plates and screws Nathan Fletcher is back on his feet. Check out the photo.

FMG Surfer Marlon Lipke Signs With Vans

Marlon Lipke, first German surfer ever to qualify for the ASP World Tour, signed a contract today with Vans shoes. "I used to be with Vans back in the day," says Marlon, "but then had to leave due to other sponsorship commitments. Throughout the years I always thought how cool it would be to be able to ride for Vans again. And here I am, back on Vans, representing them on the World Tour as a rookie this year. So stoked. Vans have such stylish shoes and it is a privilege to surf for such a great company."

Training and surfing in Ericeira, Portugal at the moment, Marlon's rookie year on the ASP World Tour will kick off at the end of February at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast of Australia.

Check out Marlon's interview on Surfline where he speaks about his last year on the WQS and his qualification for the 2009 ASP World Tour.

Marlon also just finished filming a documentary with Friday Productions, which will air on major international TV stations soon. Check out the teaser here.

Beach Cleanup This Sunday

Join us at Blackies Beach in Newport Beach this Sunday at 9 am for a beach cleanup. T-shirts and hats for all those that come out and help clean up the beach. See you there!

Knost on Fuel

Today, Monday, January 19th, the renaissance man himself, pro surfer Alex Knost is back on The Habit. Plus, his band, Japanese Motors hits the Snickers Sound stage with a soundboard-scorching live performance. Don't miss it tonight on FUEL TV!

Winner of the Vans Sponsored SurfReel Contest

Congrats to Alexandra, Carlos and Jaylen for winning the Vans Sponsored SurfReel.com's December Big Wave Contest! Winners of the Men's and Grom's Divisions received Vans gear from head to toe! Check out their award winning videos!

Alexandra:


Carlos:


Jaylen:

Vans Surfers Make Strong Showing In World Juniors

Congratulations to Vans Surf Team rippers Tanner Gudauskas and Leila Hurst for placing 3rd in their respective divisions at the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships held at North Narrabeen in Sydney, Australia. Check out some of the highlights...

Billabong World Jrs. Update

The Vans ams are down under for the Jr. Worlds, Andrew Doheny made it through the 1st round before losing his lead in the final seconds to S. African, Klee Strachan. Next and also responsible for one the biggest upsets of the event was 16 year old Leila Hurst, who went down in a close semi-final to Bethany Hamilton, not before taking out Coco Ho in the 3rd round. Coco, in her rookie year on the women's WCT, was a favorite for the World Jrs. Last but not least is Tanner Gudauskas, currently awaiting to face off against Brazil's Alejo Muniz in round 4, Tanner has been on fire surfing extremely well and posting solid scores that left huge gaps between himself and his competitors. Today is the last day of the event so if all goes well Tanner will surf his way through round 4, quarters, semis and on to the finals. For more details and live results go to www.aspworldtour.com

Surfline Photo Challenge Winner Shoots North Shore

As part of Vans' sponsorship of Surfline's 2008 Photo Challenge, one lucky winner received a free trip to the North Shore to check out the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. New York's Chris Cordone took top honors and was flown out to Oahu where he shot some more photos to add to his portfolio. Take a look!

Catch The Last Day Of The Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Via Live Webcast!

With a full day of surfing ahead, who will win the Billabong Pipeline Masters title? In the previous day of competition, Joel Parkinson scored two perfect 10's, which is the first time in the history of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing a surfer has earned a perfect 20 out of 20 heat! What will happen next and who become the new champions of the VTCS? Watch as the last 16 surfers standing battle it out in 15 foot pipe barrels- LIVE on TripleCrownOfSurfing.com!

The Billabong Pipeline Masters LIVE Webcast Is ON!

Day 1 of the Billabong Pipeline Masters is ON! Watch as the top professional surfers in the world compete in the most prestigious event in surfing- LIVE on www.TripleCrownOfSurfing.com!

The Final Day Of The O'Neill World Cup Is ON!

Watch the Live Webcast @ TripleCrownOfSurfing.com as the top professional surfers in the world tackle the big waves of Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. The event webcast begins this morning (Wednesday) at 8am (Hawaiian Standard Time) / 1pm (EST) and will go down in the history books as one of the best ever, so don't miss a single second of the action!

Perfect 20-foot+ Surf For O'Neill World Cup Of Surfing

With the completion of the Women's Roxy Pro, both the level of anticipation and surf continue to build for the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing title at Sunset Beach. Vans' very own Dane and Pat Gudauskas advanced through round 64 today. Both will be facing tough heats in the next round, however, if they advance could face eachother later on in the event. Stand by for the finals of the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing as well as video highlights, exclusive interviews, photos and more on TripleCrownOfSurfing.com!

Vans Sponsors SurfReel's December Contest

SurfReel is stoked to announce Vans' sponsorship of SurfReel.com's December Big Wave Contest! Winners of the Men's and Grom's Divisions will receive Vans gear from head to toe including: hat, hoody, t-shirt, jeans and shoes. Women and Gromlet winners will recieve Vans sandals and a t-shirt.

Some say that when the image of George Downing, Wally Froiseth and Buzzy Trent appeared on the front page of a Californian newspaper in 1953, Big Wave Surfing was born. The image began the migration of California surfers to Hawaii in search of these big, warm water waves, in paradise. Capturing that essence is what SurfReel.com's Big Wave Contest is all about. December is your chance to upload and submit the biggest wave riding reels in your video collection. This month it's go big or go home!

SurfReel.com is about connecting the world of surfing, supporting surfers and the surf industry and improving the competitive sport of surfing. One of the many features offered are monthly and annual surfing reel (video) competitions, with winners decided through SurfReel member voting. Unlike other online community and competition sites, SurfReel shares half of its advertising profit with the winners of annual competitions. Additionally, the monthly winners receive swag packages provided by high profile sponsors. Because competitions are online, they are geographically neutral and allow surfers to participate on a global level for a chance at the Annual Purse and Monthly Pot Prizes.

Learn more or to try and win your share of these great Van's products!

Vans Welcomes Rising Surf Star, 15 Year-Old Leila Hurst To The Team

Vans is excited to announce the signing of rising surf talent Leila Hurst to the Vans Surf Team. Though only 15 years old, Hurst has already amassed an impressive track record that includes two titles at this year's National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Nationals where she took both the Explorer Women's and Explorer Girl's titles. Hurst, who will don both Vans apparel and footwear, has also been a top contender on the Junior Pro circuit, quickly establishing herself as one of the most talented and stylish young female surfers competing today. READ MORE

The Reef Hawaiian Pro LIVE Webcast Is On!

After the arrival of a Northwest swell, The Reef Hawaiian Pro resumes today with round four of the men's competition. Be on the look-out for Vans team rider Timmy Reyes competing for the title and that oh-so-glorious prize money. Also, don't miss the women's final where the battle continues amongst the new generation of surfers. Catch the event LIVE as well as videos, photos, news, highlights and more on triplecrownofsurfing.com!

Pat Gudauskas Close To Qualifying For CT

Vans Surf Team rider Patrick Gudauskas led the first half of the ASP WQS season and is currently sitting in 11th place. The San Clemente local is currently in good shape for qualification for next year’s ASP Dream Tour and will look to seal the deal in Hawaii. To watch America’s top ASP WQS seeds wrap up their season log on to Triplecrownofsurfing.com.

Tim Reyes Advances Through The Round Of 96 At The REEF Hawaiian Pro!

Timmy Reyes (California, USA) remains in contention for the REEF Hawaiian Pro title after winning his Round of 96 heat at Haleiwa Ali’I Beach Park, Hawaii on Saturday. In the first heat of the morning Reyes defeated local Dustin Quizon (Haw), Heitor Alves (Brz) and Matt Wilkinson (Aus) to advance into the next round when competition resumes. What will happen next in the REEF Hawaiian Pro? You'll just have to watch and see on TripleCrownofSurfing.com!

Karina Petroni Hitting Up The Daily Habit

Catch up with Vans Surf Team rider Karina Petroni on FUEL TV's "The Daily Habit" airing tonight at 9pm ET/PT. Karina will be talking about an event she recently attended for the Oceana Foundation. She is a spokesperson for Oceana which helps save our precious oceans.

Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Kicks-Off Today With 6 - 12 Foot Waves!

The first day of the 26th annual Vans Triple Crown is officially ON and the webcast is in full swing! The event kicks-off with the Reef Hawaiian Pro, a men's and women's 6-star rated ASP World Qualifying Series event featuring over 200 of the world's top-ranked surfers ready to conquer some of the largest waves during the contest series. Don't you dare miss a minute of the action on triplecrownofsurfing.com! Also don't forget to sign up for daily Mobile Updates to be the first to know if the event is ON.

Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Starts Next Wednesday With Live Webcast!

The 26th annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing will begin its six-week run next Wednesday, November 12, 2008 and will offer the largest prize purse in the Series' history with $815,000 up for grabs. Careers are made, dreams are shattered and six prestigious event titles are on the line as over 260 of the world's top-ranked men and women surfers from the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) return to the Hawaii to tackle the big waves of Oahu's North Shore. Past Triple crown winners include Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, and last year's title winners Megan Abubo and Bede Durbidge.

Be the first to know if the event is ON by signing up for daily Mobile Updates and tune in to the Live Webcast for all six weeks of the action at TripleCrownofSurfing.com!

Pat Gudauskas Makes Good Showing In Europe

Patrick Gudauskas was a standout in this week's ASP WQS 5-star event, the Movistar O'neill Pantin Classic, held in Pantin, Spain, finishing fifth overall. Earning a second place finish in the Buondi Billabong pro in Portugal and a fifth place finish at this week's Movistar O'neill Pantin Classic, significantly helping his cause towards qualification for the ASP World Tour. The San Clemente native led the ASP WQS ratings for the first half of the season, but slipped down a few notches to no. 10 after a slow start to the second half of the season. Guduaskas shook off the cobwebs and moved back up to speed, launching himself up to the no. 3 position amongst the world's finest up-and-coming competitors after this week's result in solid six-to-eight foot conditions in Pantin, Spain. "It was pretty fun out there and we are stoked to be through," Gudauskas said. "I got smashed pretty hard on one of the last waves of my heat but it is really good to eventually get bigger waves."

Gudauskas ousted younger brother Tanner Gudauskas in the round of 24 on the way to his quarterfinals berth. Tanner, brother Dane Gudauskas and Nathan Yeomans finished equal 17th overall.

Patrick Gudauskas Making A Comeback In ASP WQS Ratings

After leading the ASP WQS through half the season, Vans Surf team rider Patrick Gudauskas made a good showing as the top North American performer in the 6-star competition in Portugal this last weekend placing second. Pat said, "I have had a great year so far and this result will hopefully get me closer to the ASP World Tour." Patrick's bro and Vans Surf team rider Tanner Gudauskas claimed some of the event's highest scores early on in the competition and placed ninth overall. Tanner's points helped him climb in the overall WQS seasons ratings. Check out the next ASP WQS event, Vans El Ponto Loco in Carlsbad, CA from September 3-6 at Ponto, CA which will be webcast live!

Vans Surf Team Riders Featured In Water Mag

The Fall issue of Water Magazine features a story about Vans Surf team rider and groovy Newport Beach longboarder, Alex Knost. As an artist, musician, and surfer, this renaissance man has no ordinary life. Alex's teammate, Josh mulcoy took a trip to Iceland, yes Iceland! Learn all about Josh's surf trip to the rugged North Atlantic Coast in the 12-page feature.

Shea Lopez on Fuel TV

Vans Team rider, pro surfer and aerialist Shea Lopez dries off and drops into The Habit today, Monday, Aug. 4th! Be sure to check him out!

Gudauskas Brothers On Fire!

Big ups go out to Vans Surf team rider Tanner Gudauskas who won the US Open Pro JR. This past weekend in Huntington Beach, CA! He also made the cover of the Orange County Register and sports section this week. In the men's competition, brother Dane Gudauskas shredded his way to round 16. Other brother, Patrick Gudauskas, is featured this month on the covers of both the los angeles times and the san clemente sun post news. Check back for an update on the next ASP WQS event, which will be held in Japan from July 29th-aug 3rd.

Patrick Gudauskas Regains WQS Ratings Lead

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) hit the halfway mark of the season at this week’s ASP WQS 6-star event, the Mr. Price Pro, held in Durban, South Africa. Vans Surf team rider, Patrick Gudauskas, who went to South Africa rated No. 2 on the ASP WQS, put in a massive effort in Durban’s ripable beachbreaks, finishing equal 3rd and reclaiming the No. 1 spot on the ASP WQS ratings. “I’ve never done well in Durban, so to get a third today is a great result for me,” Gudauskas said. “I’m really excited to be back at No. 1, it’s a very long season, so I just want to continue bettering my results.” with the biggest North American event of the year in his backyard, the 6-star honda U.S. Open in Huntington Beach, ca, Gudauskas will be looking to further cement his lead and lock in a spot on the coveted ASP dream tour.

Nathan Fletcher Spotlight

As part of the feature series on it's riders and collaborations through the world of art and music, Vans takes a deeper look into the life of surf team rider Nathan Fletcher. Checkout the story, photos and videos to learn more about the only pro surfer who can also add original motocross and snowboard video parts to his resume.

Vans Surf Team Blows Up At Nationals!

The 2008 NSSA Nationals wrapped up yesterday at Lowers in San Clemente, CA with a strong showing from the Vans Surf team. Leila Hurst put on an impressive performance winning the explorer womens and girls divisions and placing third in open womens. Sage Erickson took second in open womens and wonderkid Andrew Doheny shralped his way to first place in the open juniors division for the second year in a row. Stay tuned for a podcast of the team in action coming out next week on the Vans iTunes/podcast page.

7 Days With Nathan Fletcher

As one of the "best all-around surfers and crossover athletes on the planet," Surfing Magazine gives you insight to Vans Surf team rider, Nathan Fletcher. Read the 11 page article in the new August issue to see what happens on a seven day trip to mexico with the surfer who prefers to "remain hidden in plain site."

Gudauskas Brothers Take Over "The Habit"

Today's guests have been on Fuel TV's, "The Daily Habit" show before, but not all at the same time. Watch as the pro surfing brother trio- Pat, Dane, and Tanner Gudauskas take over the show, which airs tonight at 9pm et/6pm pt.

Joel Tudor Jiu-Jitsu Smackdown

Even with his laid back persona, be cautious next time you get in the water with pro longboard legend and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world runner up, Joel Tudor. The Vans Surf team rider confesses that he "loves to choke people out." nd out what happens when Surfer Magazine's managing editor, brendon thomas, challenges Joel on the mats.

Vans Surf Pumps It Up

Volcom Stone held their Totally Crustaceous Muscle Beach Party Surfing Championships at 54th in Newport over the weekend. The Vans Surf team had a strong showing (pun totally intended) heading home with a large portion of the $100,000 in prize money. Erica Hosseini took the other "Iron Curlers" (Girls) down by winning her division and Sage Erickson placed 2nd. As for the "Keg Tossers" (Juniors), Andrew Doheny ripped his way to 4th place and "Ratboy," Jason Collins took 3rd in the "Squat Thrusters" (Air) Division. Big ups to the Vans Surf crew for pumping it up!

Doheny Featured In LA Times

As the newest Vans Surf team rider, Andrew Doheny is the top surfer for his age group in the nation at just 15 years old. The Newport Beach native has won close to 90 NSSA competitions and is already on his second passport. To read more about Andrew, pick up the la times at your local newsstands today. Be prepared to hear a lot more about Andrew as this is only the beginning.

Pat Gudauskas At Lowers

The 2008 Nike 6.0 Pro at Lowers proved to be another step towards the WCT for Vans rider Pat Gudauskas. Pat, seated in the round of 64, surfed his way through world class competition to secure a spot in the final, however with no gas left and a solid heat Pat ended the comp in 4th. While not a win in the lowers pro, making the final put Pat back on top of the WQS and well on his way to his most successful campaign toward the pro tour to date.

Also competing at Lowers were Pat's brothers Dane and Tanner, who battled through a couple of rounds to gain points towards qualification, Ratboy and Shea Lopez also surfed their way through a couple of rounds helping to seat them higher for the up-coming US Open and El Ponto Loco. In the Pro JR. At Lowers Vans newest team member Andrew Doheny made his way to the quarter final where a lack of waves made it difficult to transfer out of a combo situation.

Reyes Rising

Take a look at EXPN's feature on Vans Surf team rider Timmy Reyes.