Kanoa Igarashi

Italo Ferreira, Caroline Marks, Kanoa Igarashi & crew in South Africa | World Championship Tour

Jeffreys Bay in South Africa has long been one of the most fabled stops in surfing. If J-Bay was a tennis court it would be a grand slam, if it was golf a course it would be a major. Whether you’re a fan of competition, or simply a surfing purist who is passionate about point break perfection, Jeffreys has all you could want and more, with a little bit of magic dust sprinkled over the top for good measure. In July 2022 J-Bay was on its best behaviour when the world’s elite surfers rolled into town, and the event and the free surfing that surrounded it were as good as it gets.

As the Indian Ocean came alive, and Ethan Ewing silently went about his business en route to a maiden Championship Tour victory and Tati Weston-Webb claimed a maiden female goofy victory for the women, our man Scotty Hammonds was on the sands of the Eastern Cape capturing the pick of the action.

From Jordy Smith putting on a masterclass in his home waters to Carissa Moore showing why she’s considered the the best lady to ever paddle into a wave at Supertubes, this edit has a little bit of everything. Stephanie Gilmore and Kelly Slater demonstrate what years of experience look like in picture postcard waves, while Kanoa Igarashi, Griffin Colapinto, Jack Robinson, Caroline Marks, Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira all put on virtuoso performances. Keep an eye out for young guns Molly Picklum and Crosby Colapinto too, as they show us once more why their days will come in the not-too-distant future.

At day’s end however there can only be one star and that’s the waves themselves. Take a bow, J-Bay, and we’ll see you again next year!

Highlights Day 3: Toledo, Igarashi, Medina, Colapinto Looking Strong Heading Into Finals Day

Men’s finals day draw finalized as World No. 1 Toledo, reigning WSL Champion Medina, plus World Title threat Igarashi and more round out Quarterfinal matchups.

From 1995 to 1997 G-Land roared to life, creating moments etched in memories and shared with the world via grainy VHS tapes. At long last, the world’s best surfers return to the famed left-hander to kick off the second half of the season. With the Mid-season Cut in the rearview, the field has been sharpened like never before. The contenders’ focus turns towards the World Title, and the fight for the WSL Final 5 is on.

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Meet Championship Tour Surfer Kanoa Igarashi

Meet Championship Tour surfer Kanoa Igarashi and get a deeper look at what drives him in and out of the water.

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Highlights Day 2 | John John Florence’s Searing Rail Work Strikes Again At Main Break

2x World Champ and current World Number 3 John John Florence shows why he hasn't lost a heat at Margaret River since 2016.

Margaret River is a battle for survival. Raw swells slam the rugged coastline and even the world’s best surfers feel small against the untamed power of Western Australia. This year, adding to it all is the new mid-season cut, which will reduce the Championship Tour competitors by a third to the top 22 men and 10 women. Who will make the cut and continue their hunt for a World Title, and who will leave Margaret River headed for the Challenger Series?

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10 Surfers YOU NEED to watch in 2022!

Brazil's Italo Ferreira and USA's Carissa Moore are the first ever gold medallists in surfing at the Olympics! But there are more surfers you need to look out for in 2022: John John Florence of the USA, Johanne Defay of France and Morgan Cibilic of New Zealand are just some of the names you might want to keep in mind!

Here are 10 surfers to watch in 2022! Enjoy!

Day 4 Highlights | 2022 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach | Rip Curl

Catch all the action from day 4 of the 2022 Rip Curl Pro - featuring the action-packed Men's Round of 32 in epic conditions at the Bells Bowl.

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The World Loves Surfing | Best Of Red Bull Surfing 2021

What a year. 2021 was packed to the gills with everything the surfing world has to offer. Whether it be world title races, the biggest Teahupoo in recent memory or JOB charging pipeline on 5 inches of foam, 2021 surely had Its aquatic moments in the sun. Not to forget moments from life on tour with Caroline Marks and Kanoa Igarashi or Indonesian perfection from Kolohe Andino and Bronson Meydi. We think we can speak for the masses when we say 2021 shined a lot brighter all around than 2020

How Kanoa Igarashi Took The Yellow Jersey! All Kanoa's Excellent Waves From Pipe, Sunset, Portugal

Kanoa Igarashi is currently the World Number 1 ranked Surfer, which means he will be rocking the yellow leader's jersey when he hits the water at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Watch all his excellent waves from the 2022 season and see how he grabbed that most coveted rash guard.

Bells Beach means history and heritage for both surfing and Australia. As the longest-running event on tour, it is a proving ground - an unforgiving lineup that tests the endurance, power, and fundamental rail-to-rail surfing of today’s progressive athletes. The deep sense of history that echoes through the Bells bowl, combined with the pressure of the fast-approaching Mid-season Cut, makes getting a win and ringing “The Bell” one of the greatest honors in the sport.

Watch live April 10-20

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Portuguese Perfection w/ Leo, Kanoa, Morgan and Italo | WSL Championship Tour

The world’s best surfers scored pumping waves in the depths of the Portuguese winter while in Peniche for the MEO Pro Portugal, and our man Scotty Hammonds was there to film the best of it. Supertubes lived up to its name in the pre-game, serving up icy Atlantic cylinders for our squad of CT rippers, everyone from Italo Ferreira and Jordy Smith, to Leo Fioravanti, Kanoa Igarashi and Morgan Cibilic. It wasn’t just the Red Bull crew getting stuck into the pits and wedges on offer, with heavy hitters like John John Florence and Jack Robinson joining Aussie underdogs Ethan Ewing and Ryan Callinan in putting on a hard hitting display.

Queen Carissa Moore and Malia Manuel fly the flag for Hawaii, while the Californian connection of Kolohe Andino and eventual contest winner Griffin Colapinto proves once again why they’re deadly when the surf is firing. Press play above to witness the show, and stay tuned for more post-even recaps from every WSL Championship Tour to come in 2022. Enjoy!

Highlights Day 2 | John John Florence Becomes The Man To Beat In Peniche

Yesterday Italo closed things out with a bang, today Florence showed what growing up at Pupukea brings to his beach break game.

After two events in paradise, the Championship Tour turns up the heat with a cold water clash in Portugal. Famed for its heavy barrels and iconic European backdrop, the world’s best surfers will suit up and throw down in Peniche with just two events remaining before the Mid-season Cut.

Watch live Mar 3-13 on worldsurfleague.com.

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