by The Editors on July 23, 2012
Alexandre Ressica, 22, of La Reunion died (Monday, July 23, 2012) after having his leg bit off by a shark, according to a story in The Australian.
Fellow surfers were able to haul Alexandre Rassica, a 22-year-old local, back to the beach at Trois-Bassins on the west of the island after the attack. But when paramedics arrived he was in a state of cardiac arrest, officials said.
This is retiredly the sixth attack on humans in the past year. Our thoughts are with Rassica’s family and friends.
[Link: The Australian]
by The Editors on July 23, 2012
Girls in bikinis, butts in closeup, bare backs and Jack Freestone, Ian Gentil, Peterson Crisanto, and Ruan Callinan surfing. It appears someone has done their market research. Either way it’s 24 minutes of surf bliss.
[Link via Joel Parko]
by The Editors on July 19, 2012
Federico “Kikas” Morais just dropped a little clip “filmed entirely in Australia.” The clip features gulls, kangaroos, and Sheilas, but no shrimp, no barbies, and no Oi Ois.
by The Editors on July 19, 2012
Not sure if you’re up for an art overdose this morning? You might want to back off on this collaboration between Desillusion Magazine, Raen Optics, and RVCA. It is titled This Is Alex and it’s a profile of Alex Knost. Here’s what they say:
Hailing from Costa Mesa, California, Alex Knost certainly stands out of the crowd; a worthy heir to a surf culture that’s made up of pioneers, and numerous creative artists. After having followed in the footsteps of his spiritual big brother, Joel Tudor, Alex became in turn one of the best long boarders in the world, paddling his way to the front of the scene, in a counter culture that we thought was drowning under the waves of an extremely lucrative economy- surf industry. Almost uncatchable, the man flits like a butterfly from one art to the next (from photography to video, board shapes to music) trying to, like he says “lose himself in anything he does, hoping to exceed the limits that society has set him”.
See what we mean about the art overdose? Either way, it’s quality video work and Knost is a compelling subject.
by The Editors on July 15, 2012
Ben Linden, 24, of Perth, Australia (pictured right with his girlfriend Alana Noakes) was killed Saturday, July 14, 2012 after being mauled by what experts believe was a great white shark four kilometers south of Wedge Island, according to a story in Perth Now.
The jet-ski rider who tried to retrieve the man said it was a “massive, massive white shark” and “there was blood everywhere”. . . The shark tried to knock Matt Holmes, 22, off his jet ski as he attempted to pull the surfer on to the back of the craft. Then the beast returned to take the lifeless body for a second time. . . “By the time I got out there half of him had been taken and the shark was circling,” Mr Holmes said of the attack near Wedge Island, 180km north of Perth.
Linden was reportedly the fifth person killed by a shark in less than a year. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and especially with his girlfriend Alana.
[Link: Perth Now and Sydney Morning Herald]
by The Editors on July 14, 2012
There were more lay days than competition days at the 2012 Roxy Pro Biarritz, but that didn’t slow the girls down. Especially Stephanie Gilmore who won both the event (downing Tyler Wright 18.53 to 13.1) and her fifth ASP Women’s World Title.
“I woke up this morning and thought it wouldn’t happen today,” Gilmore said. “But as the day progressed, and things fell into place, I began to believe it could happen. France is such a special place and having so many people on the beach watching us surf today is really emotional. I think I’m going to cry. . . “This year for me was all about improving my consistency and having fun with my surfing,” Gilmore said. “From when I started five years ago to where we are now, women’s surfing has improved so much. It’s an honor to be back up top as these girls push me everyday and are all incredible surfers.”
For the official word from the ASP and the complete results, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on July 12, 2012
After what seemed like weeks of waiting (ok, only three days), the Roxy Pro Biarritz is finally up and running in two- to three-foot surf.
“We’ve got a little bit of new energy in the swell that’s supposed to be building throughout the day” Dave Shipley, ASP Head Judge stated. “We’ll be starting this morning at 7.30am with Round 1 and move pretty cleanly through Round 2 & 3 today with the likelihood of solid surf tomorrow to finish up.”
And that’s right now. Follow the jump for the official word and heat line-ups, or click play to watch it right here in the comfort of your own Boardistan.com. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on July 6, 2012
Artist and filmmaker Alex Kopps gets down with some ninja shiz with his new collaboration with Vans. The Surfjitsu (out this fall) comes in light tonal prints “that become more visible as the shoes get dirty and worn in.”
Kopps, whose work ranges from mixed media installations, to film, to Polaroid photography, frequently collaborates with Vans surf team riders Alex Knost and Dane Reynolds on art and video projects. Kopps also generates a lot of buzz for his long-awaited surf flick Displacement which combines 1970s Super-8 footage with abstract effects to bring the story of an obscure surf culture to life.
These slippers look super slippy for sure.
by The Editors on June 25, 2012
Don’t think that financial troubles (and a new CEO) across the pond are getting in the way of Billabong’s biggest Hollywood party. Nah. It seems nothing is going to stop the 6th Annual Billabong Design For Humanity on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Paramount Studios.
This year’s Design for Humanity will feel like a music festival offering multiple performances on three stages by some of today’s hottest bands and DJs. Indie rock bands Walk the Moon and Imagine Dragons will open the show followed by performances by American folk rock band The Lumineers and headliners Welsh alt rock band The Joy Formidable. . . . Guests will get an exclusive sneak peak of the Billabong Spring 2013 Billabong collection, which will be showcased in a runway show in conjunction with a number of one-of-a-kind custom pieces during the Design for Humanity event.
Hollywood, bands, and bikinis on a catwalk? Thanks, Billabong. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 25, 2012
Transworld Surf photo editor Aaron Checkwood has a new photo book coming out titled My Oceanside. And to kick it off the California Surf Museum is hosting a reception on Friday, June 29, 2012 and an exhibition that runs through September 4, 2012.
Focusing on a collection of photos showcasing life in Oceanside, Aaron deems this a tribute to a city whose people and landscapes are as diverse as the cultures that make it special. “The exhibit is just a snippet of the daily life of a vibrant, eclectic area that stands as the last bastion between San Diego County and the rest of the world,” said Aaron. . . The My Oceanside exhibit will run through September 4 with proceeds from the opening party to benefit the California Surf Museum. The event is proudly sponsored by Oceanside businesses Brixton, Raen, Chemistry Surfboards and TransWorld SURF magazine.
Good guy, great photos, and nice reason to visit the California Surf Museum and get a book signed. The party starts at 7 PM. The museum is located at 312 Pier View Way Oceanside, California. Follow the jump for more info. [click to continue…]
