“Pretty righteous conditions out there," said Chase LaRue, a pro surfer from Santa ... for the opportunity to surf at Mavericks. “I am a dedicated Mavericks guy," he said.

Kiteboarding is one of the Dominican Republic's most popular activities. Pro surfer Cameron Dietrich moved to the country in 2011 to grow the sport. His resort, Kite Club Cabarete, trains tourists ...

The award goes to those who contribute to the surfing community. It was particularly fitting as the Hawaiian former pro surfer and broadcaster Shimooka lived in Cronulla for decades and was a ...