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Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Mason Ho explore the wild coast of remote Australia.

22 Aug 2023 Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Mason Ho explore the wild coast of remote Australia. It’s not often a world-title contender goes on The Search mid season. But, when Mick Fanning let Gabriel Medina know where he was heading with Mason Ho, it was too good for Gabby to pass up. Medina adjusted his plans, slid into the mission, and shifted gears to hunt some wild slabs in the wildly remote coasts of Australia.

Rip Curl Europe Team Rider Janina Zeitler Breaks Down Her Origins Surfing In The Rivers Of Munich

3 Apr 2023 Get to know Janina Zeitler and her fascinating journey from her beginnings in the Eischbach river in Munich, becoming European & 2x German Champion of Rapid Surfing and now competing on the WSL Qualifying series across Europe living as a surfer full time.

Owen Wright Announces Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Wildcard and Retirement from WSL Championship Tour

22 Mar 2023 Today, Owen Wright, announced he will retire from competitive surfing following one last event: the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop No. 4 on the World Surf League (WSL) 2023 Championship Tour (CT).

Molly Picklum Claims First Championship Tour Win at the Sunset Beach Pro

21 Feb 2023 Rising Australian star Molly Picklum has leveled up, winning her first World Surf League event at Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Rip Curl Renews Multi-million Dollar Partnership With Aussie Surfing Legend Tyler Wright.

31 Jan 2023 Iconic Australian surf brand Rip Curl is proud to be renewing its multi-million dollar partnership with surfing legend Tyler Wright for another three years, as a show of commitment to women’s excellence in the sport.

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MEXICO ~ Victoria Vergara Wave Dancing In Sayulita | Presented by Rip Curl

5 Jul 2022 “Mexico” is the latest edit from French longboarder and model Victoria Vergara, recently signed in the Team Rip Curl.

Rip Curl Team Descend on Bristol to surf The Wave

1 Jul 2022 This summer, the Rip Curl International team descended on Bristol, UK, to experience The Wave – a unique inland surfing destination. They were met with sun, 21-degree water, and top-quality waves on tap!

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Teresa Bonvalot and Rio Waida Win 2022 Sydney Surf Pro

24 May 2022 A massive Finals Day sees longtime CT-hopeful Teresa Bonvalot and Rio Waida seize top podium honours.

A Masterclass on Motivation with the Unstoppable Bethany Hamilton

27 Apr 2022 Join us as we take a deep dive into the minds and everyday lives of Rip Curl’s elite athletes in our new Masterclass series.

3x World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina Returns To The World Championship Tour.

25 Apr 2022 Gabriel Medina has been awarded the Men’s 2022 WSL Season Wildcard, which gives him entry into all Championship Tour events following the Mid-Season Cut.

Victoria Vergara, an Icon of Women’s Longboarding, Joins the Rip Curl Team

11 Mar 2022 Rip Curl is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the most talented female surfers of her generation, longboarder Victoria Vergara.

Juice. Every Last Drop Of The Search.

2 Mar 2022 Mick Fanning, Conner Coffin and Crosby Colapinto on a multi-stop strike mission along the California coast.

Owen Wright Continues The Search with Rip Curl in New Three-Year Deal

2 Mar 2022 WSL Championship Tour surfer Owen Wright signs new three-year deal after 17 years with Rip Curl.

Ocean is Calling - New Vlog of Tya Zebrowski

18 Feb 2022 This winter, Tya invites us through her new Vlog to share her travel experiences, her surfing sessions and her magical life as a very young (10 years old) super-gifted surfer.

Rip Curl and Bethany Hamilton Ink New Five-Year Deal.

15 Feb 2022 After 23 years of surfing together, Rip Curl and Bethany Hamilton have just signed a new five-year deal.

Medina Takes Health and Wellbeing Break

25 Jan 2022 Three-time World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA) announces his withdrawal from the start of the 2022 WSL Championship Tour.

Molly Picklum Joins The 2022 WSL Championship Tour

19 Jan 2022 One of the brightest lights of a new generation of Australian surfers has just graduated to the Championship Tour after Rookie Caitlin Simmers decided to opt out of the 2022 CT.

Pura Vida Living At Its Finest

9 Dec 2021 Alyssa Spencer, Leah Thompson and Leilani McGonagle find point break perfection in a distant Costa Rican paradise.

Rip Curl Presents : Ouanalao

19 Nov 2021 After a historically flat summer with especially crowded line-ups, Kyllian Guerin and Justin Becret, in desperate need of crystalline waves and tropical vibes, set off on a whirlwind mission "Somewhere in The Caribbean".

Brisa Hennessy Wins Pro France & Secures Spot On 2022 WSL Championship Tour

26 Oct 2021 Brisa is now ranked no. 1 in the Challenger Series and has requalified for the 2022 CT.

WELCOME TO THE RIP CURL TEAM, JUSTIN BECRET!

28 Sep 2021 Rip Curl Europe is thrilled to announce that the sensational young French surfer Justin Becret is joining its Team!

The Rip Curl Hell Team groms is back in business !

8 Sep 2021 It’s been a long time since the Groms of the Rip Curl team got together to surf, train and most of all, have fun!

Kyllian Guerin re-signs for 2 more years

8 Sep 2021 Yann Martin, Team Manager for Rip Curl Europe, is pleased to announce the renewal of Kyllian Guerin's contract for two more years.

Pre Juego: Owen Wright, Morgan Cibilic and Luke Swanson Strike Mission to Mexico

9 Aug 2021 On the whim of quick Surfline check, the Rip Curl team heads south to Oaxaca, Mexico on the Search for perfect waves before the WSL Championship Tour event.

Gabriel Medina’s Trophy Cabinet Just Got Bigger

15 Jul 2021 Gabriel Medina wins 2021 ESPY for Best Men’s Action Sports Athlete.

Mason Ho Re-Signs for 4 More Fun Filled Years

1 Jul 2021 The worlds most entertaining surfer is on the search for another four years.

Gabriel Medina - Back to Back Rip Curl Search Wins in 2011 and 2021

26 May 2021 Prior to this year’s Rottnest Rip Curl Search, the last Search event to run was back in 2011 held in San Francisco whereas a fresh-faced 17-year-old Gabriel Medina conquered Joel Parkinson.

Welcome Teresa Bonvalot in the Rip Curl European Team!

18 May 2021 Born and raised in Cascais, Portugal, Teresa Bonvalot (21 years old) has spent years training along the Portuguese best spots, honing her skills and preparing to reach her dream of competing on the World Tour.

It’s All About Perspective

13 May 2021 Join Brisa Hennessy behind the scenes of her new film, as she talks about harnessing the power of fear and the perspective shift that was 2020.

In the Band: Tom Curren, Conner Coffin and Mason Ho, Live from San Francisco

15 Apr 2021 Join Tom Curren, Conner Coffin and Mason Ho on The Search as they wander the streets of San Francisco, instruments in one hand and surfboards in the other, chasing sneaky barrels in the cold Pacific waters of Northern California.

Mick Fanning Awarded Event Wildcard for Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic

9 Apr 2021 Mick Fanning has been awarded the event wildcard for the upcoming Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic, the third stop on the World Surf League 2021 Championship Tour.

Intrinsic Motivation | Luke Swanson

2 Apr 2021 The 17-Year-Old's Year of Lockdown on the North Shore.

The Rip Curl Hell Team is reunited...Online !

30 Mar 2021 What are the Groms of the Rip Curl Hell team doing during lockdown? Surfing, of course!

Rip Curl Surfers Bethany Hamilton and Rosy Hodge Welcome New Baby Boys to the Crew.

24 Mar 2021 Congratulations Rosy and Bethany on your new beautiful bubs, from giving birth to paddling out at Jaws and conquering live WSL event broadcasts, your strength is unparalleled.

Conner Coffin's North Shore Winter

22 Mar 2021 Few waves compliment the surfing of Conner Coffin like those found on the North Shore. To put it simply, it’s power meets power. While the 7-mile stretch offers plenty of clips from the tube, it’s Conner's famed rail game that our eyes missed most dearly this season.

Crosby Colapinto Scores Rip Curl Newcastle Cup Wildcard

10 Mar 2021 After A Breakout Winter In Hawaii, Crosby Colapinto Scores A CT Wildcard.

Rip Curl Re-Signs Next Generation American Talent: Brooks, Spencer, Colapinto

3 Feb 2021 Rip Curl is thrilled to announce the renewed three-year agreements with top American up-and-coming surfers; Erin Brooks, Alyssa Spencer and Crosby Colapinto.

Rip Curl Presents 'Free Scrubber' - Starring Tom Curren

28 Jan 2021 Tom Curren disappears deep down the rabbit hole in Mexico.

Sofia Loewy - New Clip "SUDDENLY"

14 Jan 2021 I’m really exited to present to you my first video, directed by Aljaz Babnik and produced by Mosy Production since I moved to France!

“A LA RAME” [Paddling In], a film with Vincent Duvignac

4 Jan 2021 This is a documentary that will send shivers down your spine, while giving you a sense of respect and putting a smile on your face… “A LA RAME” is a 10-minute blast of fresh air, shot 24 hours before the second lockdown in France...

Closed ski resorts... No problem !

27 Dec 2020 Inside the search for the best urban spot. Have a look at the last two edits from our team riders Vincent Maharavo and Adrian Smardz.

Tyler Wright Wins Historic Maui Pro at Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline

21 Dec 2020 History was made today when 2 x world surfing champion Tyler Wright claimed the first women's Championship Tour win of the WSL season at surfing's ultimate proving ground, the Banzai Pipeline.

Morgan Cibilic Cements His Spot on The Rip Curl Team for Another Three Years.

17 Dec 2020 From Postcards From Morgs and the beginning of his maiden year on the WSL Championship Tour to today, Cibilic puts pen to paper and joins the A-Team for another three years. 2020 has been one unforgettable year for this Mereweather local.

Tyler Wright’s Perfect 10 While Wearing The Progress Pride Flag Kicks Off The 2021 Championship Tour.

8 Dec 2020 The two-time World Surfing Champion Tyler Wright made surfing history today as she paddled into her opening heat of the Maui Pro as the first professional surfer to ever sport the Progress Pride flag on her jersey.

WSL World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina Signs 5 Year Deal with Rip Curl

7 Dec 2020 The ink has dried and today, the 2x World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina cements his relationship with Rip Curl for another five exciting years.

Baby On Board with Rip Curl Surfer, Rosy Hodge.

23 Nov 2020 On the 9th November 2020 the legendary Rosy Hodge made public an additional line to her already impressive resume… Sitting alongside WSL Commentator, Rip Curl Surfer and SurfAid Ambassador, Rosy now adds Mum to the list.

Surfer and Supermum, Bethany Hamilton is Pregnant with Her Third Child

27 Oct 2020 Inspirational pro surfer, shark attack survivor and supermum, Bethany Hamilton, has just announced her pregnancy with husband, Adam Dirks. Their third little surf grommet due in February next year.

Gabriel Medina – At Home in Brazil

20 Oct 2020 Join 2x World Champion, Gabriel Medina, at home and away from the judges, fans and cameras.

‘Master & Apprentice’ Starring Bethany Hamilton And Erin Brooks

21 Sep 2020 Most people will only dream of having Bethany Hamilton in their corner, for Erin Brooks dreams do come true. The two first met when Erin was 9 and at the very beginning of her surfing journey...

Congratulations Tyler Wright – 2020 Tweed Coast Pro Champion!

15 Sep 2020 2x World Surfing Champion Tyler Wright has powered her way through WSL’s Tweed Coast Pro, dominating against close friend and fierce competitor Stephanie Gilmore in the Final.

Rip Curl's Postcards From Morgs featuring; Mick Fanning, Tyler Wright, Owen Wright and more!

27 Aug 2020 Dr. Morglove or… How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Go On The Search!

Crosby Colapinto Spent Some Time Getting Absolutely Pitted In Mexico. When We Still Could.

17 Aug 2020 In 2017 we caught up with the cheeky, vivacious rising star out of San Clemente, California… 15-year-old Crosby Colapinto. Back then his approach to surfing was "just send it!"

Mick Fanning And DHD Surfboards. From Then, To Now…

3 Jul 2020 3x World Champion Mick Fanning knows a thing or two about surfboards. Specifically, DHD surfboards - created by renowned shaper, Darren Handley. These surfboards are time capsules into some of the most memorable moments in surfing history. Watch weekly as the story unfolds...

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In The Night | Unseen Footage From Bethany Hamilton’s Unstoppable The Film

19 Jun 2020 An electric piece of artistry and prowess. Bethany Hamilton, alongside Lakey Peterson, took to the ocean in the middle of the night, their surfboards illuminated in red and blue lights.

Isodreams by Gearoid McDaid

28 May 2020 Almost a year to the day. After numerous planned trips have been canceledand the whole world is on lockdown. I started to reminisce on one of the funniest trips I did last year.

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The Search For Sublime With Mathea Olin | My Bikini Week

24 May 2020 Welcome to Mathea Olin’s My Bikini paradise. Featuring some of the most mesmerising, tropical barrel riding we’ve seen from a 17-year-old in quite some time.

"Souvenirs" by Kyllian Guerin

21 May 2020 This long period of lockdown has given me time to reflect. Far from what makes my life, without any control over things, I had to adapt and hang on to my memories.

Rip Curl Presents: Tyler Wright Week

20 Apr 2020 This week, we look back on some of the greatest moments of another World Champ. 2x World Champion Tyler Wright, to be exact.

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Rip Curl Presents: Mick Fanning Week

29 Mar 2020 Looking back on some of 3x World Champion Mick Fanning’s greatest hits…

Ski Vacation with Raphael Webhofer

11 Mar 2020 In the ski comedy, a Brazilian couple is on a ski road trip through the Tyrolean Alps and stops over in Obergurgl.

2020 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final Postponed Due To Coronavirus Precautions

8 Mar 2020 Based on concerns around COVID-19 across the world, the GromSearch International Final will not be held in conjunction with the 2020 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach and will be postponed until further notice.

Bethany Hamilton's World Tour Hopes for 2021

8 Mar 2020 Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton has announced today that she will be surfing the QS this year with hopes of joining the World Championship Tour in 2021.

Mason Ho Wins the Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro 11th Edition

6 Mar 2020 10-point rides and perfectly threaded barrels saw Mason Ho claim victory in Tahiti during the Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro QS 1000.

20 Years Later with Vincent Duvignac

28 Feb 2020 Vincent Duvignac's new movie tells us about his last trip in Morocco on a spot he had surfed for the first time 20 years ago.

Meet Amuro Tsuzuki, the First-Ever Japanese Female to Qualify for the WSL Championship Tour

27 Feb 2020 Getting to know your World Tour rookies…

Vince Maharavo Dad & I

26 Feb 2020 Dad & I is basically the story of Vince Maharavo, french freeskier and his Papa, Christian Maharavo sharing the love of the ride.

Over the Ledge with Gearoid McDaid

24 Feb 2020 Over the Ledge is the story of Gearóid McDaid journey of progression over the last twelve months. We see Gearóid spending time with Nic Von Rupp and William Allioti to learn from their many years of experience. This movie highlights Gearóid’s hesitation, fears and how he adapts to pushing his own personal limits and throwing himself over the ledge

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Rip Curl Inks New Deal With 2x World Surfing Champion Tyler Wright

21 Feb 2020 Along with a handful of new athlete contracts in 2020, Rip Curl has just finalised a new three-year deal with 2x World Surfing Champion Tyler Wright as she makes her comeback from illness on the WSL Championship Tour.

Emilien Badoux - Two decades of snowboarding

30 Jan 2020 There is no better way to describe Emilien through the heart of his friends. Emilien has been evolving in the snowboard scene for over two decades from Half-Pipe contest to Search trips, he becomes World Champion in 2014.

Rip Curl Women Take On Hawaii

14 Jan 2020 Join the very best of the Rip Curl Women as they descend on Hawaii’s North Shore, ready to take over the Seven Mile Miracle.

Welcome Lukas Skinner in the Rip Curl Team

7 Jan 2020 Rip Curl Europe is proud to announce a very new sponsorship with high flying sensation Lukas Skinner (11 years old, Cornwall/UK) after observing the young surf talent both in free-surfs and contests.

Gabriel Medina Places Second in the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters

21 Dec 2019 A devastating loss but an insane performance

The Rip Curl Team Take Hawaii

9 Dec 2019 Go behind the scenes with the Rip Curl Team as they make their mark on Hawaii for the final events of the 2019 season. From rookie chargers, to CT qualifications and World Title showdowns... this is your one-stop-shop for everything Hawaii and surfing.

Tyler Wright Opens Up

7 Dec 2019 2x World Champion opens up about her illness, her recovery and her competitive goals moving forward.

2x World Champion Tyler Wright to Compete in the lululemon Maui Pro

24 Nov 2019 After 17 months of illness, 2x World Champion Tyler Wright has announced that she will compete in the final event of the 2019 season, the lululemon Maui Pro.

Kipp Caddy Goes Inside the Bluff

21 Nov 2019 Join Kipp Caddy as he ventures inside Shipstern Bluff, hiking, camping and surfing one of the biggest swells of the year.

Tom Curren on Surfing at “The Ranch”

11 Nov 2019 The 3x World Champ gives the pool a whirl. Here’s what he has to say about it.

Here are your 2019 World Title Scenarios

8 Nov 2019 What does Gabriel Medina need to do at Pipeline, in order to win the World Title? Here are the numbers.

Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and Martin Potter Talk Gabriel Medina and the 2019 World Title

31 Oct 2019 A thoughtful look at Gabriel Medina’s campaign during the Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

The Search, Red Monkey, Full Moon is back!

16 Oct 2019 Watch Mick Fanning and Mason Ho in their latest Search edit, Red Monkey Full Moon.

What Is Gabriel Medina Packing For Portugal?

11 Oct 2019 Taking a peek inside 2x World Champion Gabriel Medina’s suitcase for the 2019 Rip Curl Pro Portugal.

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Gabriel Medina Becomes Back-To-Back and Undefeated Champion at the Freshwater Pro, Skyrockets to World #1

22 Sep 2019 Gabriel Medina has just gone back-to-back at the WSL Surf Ranch, winning the 2019 Freshwater Pro for the second year in a row and skyrocketing himself to the world #1 position.

Rip Curl Women | A Day In The Life At Trestles, California

16 Sep 2019 Join Rip Curl Women Brisa Hennessy, Leilani McGonagle, Leah Thompson, Kirra-Belle Olsson and Melania Suarez.

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Crosby Colapinto Receives Wildcard into the Freshwater Pro

13 Sep 2019 18-year-old Crosby Colapinto gets the call-up to his first-ever CT event, the 2019 Freshwater Pro.

Birthday Barrels with Mason Ho

2 Sep 2019 The finest summer surfing on the planet, featuring Hawaii’s Mason Ho.

Mick Fanning Tears His ACL in South Africa

13 Aug 2019 The 3x World Champion is going to have to take a break from Searching and head straight into rehab!

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Watch: Mason Ho in “Green Monkey”

7 Aug 2019 In between Searching with Mick Fanning and competing in the #RipCurlCup, Mason Ho found time for a few sneaky rock-hop sessions around Indo...

Gabriel Medina Becomes the First Goofy Footer to Win the J-Bay Open in 35 Years

19 Jul 2019 Gabriel Medina has won the Corona J-Bay Openin South Africa, solidifying his spot in the 2019 World Title race.

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable Screens in Los Angeles, Release to Theatres in USA

15 Jul 2019 An evening with glitz and glam, Bethany Hamilton’s new feature film, Unstoppable, screened just a few days prior to its release in theatres around the USA...

'Strike Three', The Latest Edit From Crosby Colapinto

3 Jul 2019 The Croz and Crew Head to Lakey Peak to Go Above the Lip… a Lot.

Conner Coffin in “Indulgence”

25 Jun 2019 A highlight reel from the past 12 months of surfing, featuring some of the deepest Fijian pits you’ve seen in a while...

Jacob Willcox is Awarded Wildcard to the 2019 Corona Bali Protected

9 May 2019 After a quarterfinal finish in the 2019 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the WSL has awarded Jacob Willcox a wildcard into the 2019 Corona Bali Protected.

Down South Lay Days With Mason Ho And Co

23 Apr 2019 Driving the Great Ocean Road, on The Search for empty lineups during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach...

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A Conversation With MadSteez And Mason Ho

18 Apr 2019 Who is MadSteez? Mason Ho finds out...

Gabriel Medina Takes Top Honours at the 2019 WSL Awards

1 Apr 2019 The 2x World Champion took home more than one World Title trophy at the WSL Awards last night...

2x World Champion Tyler Wright Withdraws from Opening Half of 2019 WSL Championship Tour Season

23 Mar 2019 An ongoing battle with Post-Viral Syndrome has delayed 2x World Champion Tyler Wright from returning to the World Tour in the first half of 2019.

Watch Mick Fanning's Stab In The Dark, Now Playing

7 Mar 2019 The time has come! 3x World Champion Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark movie is now playing on iTunes. Find out all the details, here.

Introducing Xavier Huxtable: Meet The Future Of Victorian Surfing

5 Mar 2019 Born and raised in Jan Juc, Victoria, 16-year-old Xavier Huxtable has a big personality and an even bigger future. Get to know him, inside.

HUNZA : SKI ET CULTURE AU PAKISTAN

4 Mar 2019 « Hunza : ski et culture au Pakistan» Sam Favret freeskier’s 4th movie, pro-duced by Invade Media, is a VOD exclusivity, and it will be available on the 25th February.

Mick Fanning’s Stab In The Dark World Premiere

8 Feb 2019 Mick Fanning and 1200 viewers pack out the Park House in Mona Vale to watch the world premiere of Stab In The Dark.

Rip Curl Announces 10-Year Contract with 3x World Champion Mick Fanning

6 Feb 2019 In Rip Curl’s 50th year, we are pleased to announce a lifetime contract with the most important surfer in our company history, 3x World Champion Mick Fanning.

The Search GPS 2 Meets Mavericks

28 Jan 2019 Half Moon Bay, CA. As a massive West swell rushes towards the coast of Northern California, Big Wave Surfer Wilem Banks began gathering his equipment for ...

Melissa Reid becomes first ever women's Visually Impaired World Champion

23 Jan 2019 We hooked her up with a suit for this. She's already a Paralympic Triathlete and got Bronze at the last Games in Rio. Anyway she did the world champs for surfing as it was the first time the womens have included a visually impaired division. She WON! World Champ.

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One Month On The North Shore: The Very Best From The Rip Curl Pipe House

23 Jan 2019 Dive into our clip from one epic month on the North Shore of Oahu, featuring Gabriel Medina, Mick Fanning, Owen Wright, Matt Wilkinson, Conner Coffin, Xavier Huxtable, Crosby Colapinto and more.

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The Hold Down: Mick Fanning’s Top 5 Moments

23 Jan 2019 A countdown of 3x World Champion Mick Fanning’s most memorable moments, as told by Ronnie and Vaughan Blakey in “The Hold Down”.

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Surf Diaries: Alana Blanchard’s Surf Guide To Kauai

23 Jan 2019 In between dominating World Tour events as a Wildcard, being a mum to baby Banks, flying to and from Australia and winning the highly sought-after #1 spot at the SURFER Poll awards... Alana Blanchard found a little extra time to let us in on her top tips to surfing and exploring her home island, Kauai, Hawaii.

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Did You Miss The Top Stories Of This Year?

3 Jan 2019 A lot has happened over the last 12 months! Here’s a recap of the highlights from the Rip Curl team...

Join Gabriel Medina Behind the Scenes on the Day of his Second World Title

18 Dec 2018 Go behind the scenes with 2x World Champion Gabriel Medina, on the day he clinched the 2018 World Surfing Title.

Gabriel Medina Wins 2018 Pipe Masters And Becomes 2018 WSL World Champion

18 Dec 2018 Gabriel Medina defeats Julian Wilson to win the Pipe Masters and become a 2x WSL World Champion.

Charlie Medina Opens Up: The Full Interview

14 Dec 2018 Gabriel Medina's stepfather, Charlie Medina, sits down and talks openly about World Titles, media, fame and his life on the road with Gabriel

A Very Personal Glimpse Into the Psyche of Gabriel Medina

13 Dec 2018 Join Gabriel Medina behind the scenes at the Pipe house on Oahu & North Shore, as narrated by his step-dad Charlie Medina.

Introducing Mason Ho’s Secret Weapon

11 Dec 2018 Watch Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon battle it out, wave for wave, in the least fun surf you’ve ever seen... with the SearchGPS 2 keeping 'em entertained the whole session.

The Search Wins “Best Series” at the 2018 Surfer Poll

10 Dec 2018 It was a big night for Rip Curl, with The Search taking home the “Best Series of the Year” Award at the 2018 Surfer Poll.

One Week Before the Showdown: Behind the Scenes with Gabriel Medina

9 Dec 2018 Join us on the North Shore of Oahu, as we follow Gabriel Medina during the week leading up to the Pipe Masters.

The 2018 World Title Scenarios At Pipeline

3 Dec 2018 What does Gabriel Medina have to do to secure his the 2018 World Title and become a 2x World Champion? Come on in and find out...

Mick Fanning Opens Up On Life After Retirement

28 Nov 2018 An excerpt from the latest Surfing World issue... where Mick Fanning opens up in an exclusive interview and talks honestly and openly about retirement, and what Chapter 2 in life looks like for the 3x World Champion.

Leilani McGonagle Talks Surfing, Scoliosis and Costa Rica

23 Nov 2018 She’s a Surf Gal that STAB adores! Torn straight from the digital pages of surfing’s biggest media, Leilani talks about her home country of Costa Rica, her surfing career and how it’s been affected by a case of severe scoliosis.

European best groms just experienced the most innovative “gabriel medina institute”

22 Nov 2018 Hugo Prins (FR, 12 years old), Mathias Canhoto (PT, 11 years old), , 11, and Spanish surfer Kai Odriozola (SP,13 years old) and Hans Odriozola (SP, 10 years old), and coach Yann Martin just lived the best training experience ever at the Gabriel Medina high performance training center.

Surf Diaries: Bethany Hamilton’s Surf Guide to Tahiti

21 Nov 2018 This past October Bethany Hamilton saw a swell headed to Tahiti and decided she wanted to chase it. She booked flights, got boards prepped and hopped on a plane. Watch her conquer “The Wall of Skulls” inside, then get the exclusive on her personal guide to surfing and exploring Tahiti.

Tyler Wright Breaks The Silence and Tells All on her Jeffrey’s Bay Illness

21 Nov 2018 After pulling out of the Jeffrey’s Bay event back in July, 2x World Champion Tyler Wright has been unable to compete in an event in the back half of 2018. Here, she reveals what actually happened...

Bethany Hamilton and Alana Blanchard Score Wildcards to the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro

20 Nov 2018 Best friends from childhood, Bethany and Alana now have the opportunity to compete as wildcards together at the 2018 Beachwaver Maui Pro. Tune in to Honolua Bay, starting November 25.

19-Year-Old Brisa Hennessy Qualifies for the 2019 World Championship Tour!

13 Nov 2018 19-year-old Brisa Hennessy has just clinched her spot on the 2019 World Championship Tour, becoming the first-ever Costa Rican surfer to qualify for the WSL World Tour.

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The Search Wins “Best Series” At The 2018 Surfer Poll

10 Nov 2018 It was a big night for Rip Curl, with The Search taking home the “Best Series of the Year” Award at the 2018 Surfer Poll.

The Rip Curl Hell Team 2018 - France Hossegor

25 Oct 2018 The traditional Rip curl Hell Team strikes again.  This year our elite junior surfers, Samuel Pupo, Mikey Mc Donagh and Kyllian Guerin met on the French beaches of Hossegor during the CT event.  They surfed with the best surfers in the world, scored the best waves on a secret locations and most of all they had a helluva a trip!

Mick Fanning Is Coming To Portugal!

10 Oct 2018 The 3x World Champion is headed to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal to enjoy the best of what Peniche has to offer… here’s what he’s going to pack for a trip Portugal.

22-Year-Old Miguel Blanco and 18-Year-Old Sammy Pupo Score the Wildcards to the 10th Edition of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal

8 Oct 2018 Rip Curl is pleased to announce that the local wildcard to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal has been given to the new Portuguese National Champ, Miguel Blanco.

The Best of the Best: Episode Three from My Bikini Bali

27 Sep 2018 Tune in to our final dispatch from the land of barrels and bikinis, as Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and the Rip Curl women’s team score some of the best waves in Bali.

Reef Cuts, Monkeys and Barrels: Join in on the #MyBikini Mayhem with our Rip Curl Women in Bali

19 Sep 2018 Jump in to Episode Two of our Behind the Scenes Series with the #MyBikini crew in Bali! Featuring Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and the Rip Curl Women.

Go Behind the Scenes with the Rip Curl Women in Bali

17 Sep 2018 Join the Rip Curl Women in Bali as they hunt barrels in bikinis, from Uluwatu to Keramas and back. Featuring Bethany Hamilton, Alana Blanchard, Nikki van Dijk and our entire Junior women’s team.

Gabriel Medina Wins the 2018 Surf Ranch Pro

10 Sep 2018 Today Gabriel Medina won the first CT wave pool event in WSL history, putting himself in the perfect position to fight for the 2018 World Title.

Ain’t No Wave Pool: Mick Fanning and Tyler Wright Return to The Snake

3 Sep 2018 Before Tyler Wright withdrew from the Surf Ranch event, Mick Fanning decided to take her to his secret wave. The perfect training ground.

Mick Fanning Talks Life After Retirement

31 Aug 2018 3x World Champion Mick Fanning sits down with USA Today’s “For The Win” podcast and discusses all things about life after retirement.

Rip Curl and Kyllian Guérin will continue to ride together for the next 3 years

23 Aug 2018 In the Euro Team, good news is coming this week with the announcement of young from France Kyllian Guérin, signing to stay in the team for another 3 years

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Wish You Were Here: Mick Fanning, Matt Wilkinson, Conner Coffin And A Boat In The Middle Of The Indian Ocean

21 Aug 2018 Welcome to the land of boardshorts and bikinis, non-stop waves and empty lineups. Welcome to Made For Waves, Maldives.

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Outer Inner Space | The Search

6 Aug 2018 Mick Fanning is jumping out of his skin. It’s taken four days to get here and waking to the sight of six-to-eight foot A-frames unloading right in front of the camp has got the three-time...

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3x World Champion Mick Fanning Inducted Into the Surfing Walk of Fame

5 Aug 2018 In the shadow of the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Surf City USA’s Main Street was blocked off to honour the 25th class of inductees to the Surfing Walk of Fame on Thursday morning...

Mexico Week by Miguel Blanco

3 Aug 2018 Miguel Blanco decided to go to Puerto for the 1st time (while the QS10.000 in Ballito was on) and have a bit of a taste of whats the Mexican Pipeline like!

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Tyler Wright Withdraws From The US Open of Surfing Due To Illness

25 Jul 2018 2x World Champion Tyler Wright regretfully withdraws from the US Open of Surfing due to a lingering illness she contracted during the recent event in South Africa, the JBay Open.

Have You Heard? Mick and Mason are on The Search!

23 Jul 2018 Over the past week you might have noticed some noise on the Internet around Mick and Mason. The dynamic duo is at it again…

Bethany Hamilton Scores Wildcard into the Surf Ranch Pro

20 Jul 2018 The world wants to see Bethany Hamilton tearing up the Surf Ranch, and the WSL knows it…The World Surf League has just announced that Bethany Hamilton has scored the wildcard into the...

Alana is back in the water! She gives us the exclusive of her journey after Baby Banks...

27 Jun 2018 In this exclusive interview she gives us insight into what it’s been like learning to juggle a baby, a boyfriend, a career and a passion.

Nate Johnstone Hangs Up The Competitive Boots… For Good

27 Jun 2018 The following is an exclusive excerpt from the latest edition of Transfer Magazine. It’s titled The Subtle Art of Moving On, and it’s all about ushering in the end of an era, with Aussie snowboarding icon Nate Johnstone

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Go Behind the Scenes with Bethany Hamilton at Teahupoo

19 Jun 2018 Talking story with filmmaker Aaron Lieber on Bethany Hamilton’s strike mission to Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the filming of their new movie Unstoppable.

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Taylor Knox Reflects On Mick Fanning’s Career

12 Jun 2018 Outtakes from the most recent Tracks magazine, all about 3x World Champion Mick Fanning and his recent retirement from the World Tour.

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Garut Widiarta’s Surf Guide To Uluwatu, Bali

7 Jun 2018 A guide to the best surf break in Bali, Uluwatu, by the local legend Garut Widiarta.

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Oney Anwar Scores a Wildcard into the Corona Bali Protected

27 May 2018 The Lakey Peak local faces up at Keramas. 24-year-old Oney Anwar has had a pretty good year, taking out the 2018 Krui Pro on home...

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Your Ultimate Guide To Surfing Bali: As Told By Rosy Hodge

27 May 2018 The best waves to catch, the best food to eat and the best times to be had... from the shores of the 2018 Corona BaliPro.

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Tyler Wright And A 48-Hour Strike Mission To Fiji

22 May 2018 The 2x World Champion hops across the pond for a brief 48-hours, chasing a swell in the land of lefts… Fiji.

The Telescopia - Kyllian Guerin

17 May 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the wonderful world of Telos.

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Conner Coffin Just Released His First EP

17 May 2018 Surfer, singer, songwriter... what else can this guy do!?

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Mick Fanning’s Unfinished Business

10 May 2018 Join the newly retired 3x World Champion on his first journey into the unknown, as a full-time Searcher.

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"The World" May Have Won At Founders' Cup, But Team Rip Curl Dominated

8 May 2018 Gabriel Medina, Mick Fanning, Tyler Wright and Matt Wilkinson showed the world what they had at the very first-ever official WSL wave pool competition.

Gearoid McDaid - Misery Loves Company

26 Apr 2018 Chasing swells in the Atlantic is not a easy task. Discover the last edit of our team rider Gearoid McDaid.

Introducing Bethany Hamilton’s Stunning Feature Film, “Unstoppable”

20 Apr 2018 In her new feature film “Unstoppable” Bethany Hamilton gives us an insight into her life like never before.

2018 European GromSearch Series Stop #2 - La Arena, Spain

17 Apr 2018 Excellent waves have accompanied us throughout the weekend in this second stop of #gromsearch. In double podium format and with more than 140 registered we have been able to enjoy a great surfing on the beach of La Arena, located in the municipality of Zierbena (Bizkaia) that worked on all the tides and with good size and consistency.

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Mick Fanning And Mason Ho Are Going On The Search

7 Apr 2018 As Mick Fanning walks away from his last World Tour event, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, his plans for the future are unveiled.

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Mick Fanning: The Last Seven Days

6 Apr 2018 Join us as we follow 3x World Champ Mick Fanning on the journey through his final event on the World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

From Red to Black: The Legacy of Mick Fanning’s Black Sticker

28 Mar 2018 Rip Curl’s World Tour surfers honour Mick Fanning’s incredible career by stickering their boards with his famous “Black Sticker”. They will keep it on as they surf through the 2018 Rip Curl Pro Bells, Mick’s very last World Tour event.

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Show Your Support For Mick Fanning And Win

22 Mar 2018 The #CheersMick campaign takes another life... We’ve got seven exclusive Rip Curl Pro Mick Fanning jerseys, signed by the man himself. Now that’s a prize worth fighting for!

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Tyler And Owen Wright Honoured With Surfer Of The Year Awards

9 Mar 2018 At the annual Australian Surfing Awards Hall of Fame night. Last night the royalty of Australian surfing swapped boardies and bikinis...

A Candid Conversation with Mick Fanning, Post-Retirement

1 Mar 2018 We sit down with the 3x World Champion, who announced his retirement just last night, and talk through some of the biggest moments of his career.

3x World Champion Mick Fanning Announces His Retirement From The WSL World Tour

28 Feb 2018 He will surf the first two events of the 2018 season, and will complete his final heat at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

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Thai Wake Park Sessions | Made For Wake Summer 2017/18

27 Feb 2018 Whether it's riding a wakeboard or a wakeskate, Daniel Grant is regarded as the best.

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The Typhoon | The Search

19 Feb 2018 Tom Curren, Mason Ho and one week spent scouring the coastline of a wave-drenched, storm-ridden island in the North Pacific… This is #TheSearch

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Mason Ho stars in his latest clip “Eel Boy”

1 Feb 2018 Dodging rocks and threading oily, unknown barrels in Hawaii. Whether it’s how close he’ll get to the rocks,how many rocks he can hop, or how many waves he can find in Hawaii...

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Alana Blanchard Talks Motherhood And Baby Banks

22 Jan 2018 Her first interview after giving birth to her and Jack’s son, Banks Harvey Freestone.

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Congratulations On An Incredible Year, Owen Wright

18 Dec 2017 At the start of this year, Owen Wright didn’t know if he’d be able to compete in the 2017 WSL season. Hell, at the start of this year...

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Mick Fanning Has Won Every Event On Tour… Except Pipeline

16 Dec 2017 Episode Two: In the second episode of Conversations with Mick, he talks to us about why.

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Come on in, sit down, and have a Conversation with Mick

15 Dec 2017 Episode 1: Introducing our newest series to come out of Pipeline.

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Owen Wright Reflects On His Year, And Looks Towards Pipeline

8 Dec 2017 The Comeback King tells all.

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Gabriel Medina Talks Through The World Title Showdown

8 Dec 2017 In the lead-up to the culmination of his second World Title campaign.

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Rip Curl Women Take Over The North Shore

7 Dec 2017 Welcome to My Bikini, Hawaii, with the next generation of Rip Curl surfers… well, the gals, that is.

Conner Coffin Takes A Win At Sunset Beach

3 Dec 2017 The Californian thrives in solid surf at the 2017 Vans World Cup.

Tyler Wright Wins The 2017 WSL World Title, Becomes 2x World Champion

1 Dec 2017 Tyler Wright claims back-to-back WSL World Titles during the Maui Women’s Pro.

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Tyler Wrights Comes One Step Closer To A Second World Title

30 Nov 2017 Day One of the Maui Women’s Pro sees Tyler Wright take the lead in the World Title race.

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Win Maui, Win The World Title... Again

24 Nov 2017 Tyler Wright prepares to battle it out in Maui for her second World Title...

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Owen Wright Talks About His Inspirational World Title Run In 2017

25 Oct 2017 Congratulations on your success in 2017, Owen. His first year back from one of the worst injuries in surfing history, Owen started with zero expectations. He went into the season...

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Surf Spot Guide: Rosy Hodge Talks Hossegor, France

13 Oct 2017 The WSL commentator extraordinaire walks us through her favourite haunts.

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Bethany Hamilton Is Excited To Announce… There’s Another Baby On The Way!

9 Oct 2017 She and her husband Adam Dirk can’t wait to meet their new little one, due in March of 2018.

Interview : Ellie Turner at Surf Snowdonia

6 Oct 2017 We caught up with British sensation Ellie Turner fresh after a couple of days training at the Wavegarden facility in Wales at Surf Snowdonia.

Nikki Van Dijk Wins The 2017 Cascais Women’s Pro claims her first CT win

4 Oct 2017 In her first WSL CT final ever, Nikki van Dijk has won the 2017 Cascais Women’s Pro, held in chunky three-to-five foot beachies at Praia de Guincho, Portugal.

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Inside The Mind Of Mick Fanning’s Breath Trainer, Nam Baldwin

8 Sep 2017 The science and psychology behind his techniques.

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Alana Blanchard: On Pregnancy And The Future Of Her Career

3 Jul 2017 What does the future hold for Alana, Jack and their baby boy? We asked… Earlier this week Alana Blanchard announced to the world that she and her partner...

Mick and Tyler Join WildArk in South Africa

2 Jul 2017 A week spent learning and working on WildArk’s first wildlife conservancy, Pridelands. As you’re reading this, Rip Curl team riders Mick Fanning and Tyler Wright are en route to South Africa...

Ellie Tuner grabs 2nd Place at WSL Espinho Pro Junior

26 Jun 2017 A runners up finish in the WSL Espinho Pro Junior has solidified Britain’s Ellie Turner’s 2nd place standing on the regional rankings. With top two at the end of the year qualifying for the World Junior Championships in Australia the 15 year old is in a good position with just 1 event to go in Spain next month.