Julian Wilson conquered the 2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, in Kirra, Australia. In an all-Australian final, Wilson kicked off the pro surfing season with a bang and defeated fellow countryman Adrian Buchan. The first event of the World Surf League (WSL) 2018 Championship Tour (CT) delivered spectacular wave riding conditions for the final day of […]
The 11-meter long boat belonging to French executive Pierre Agnès, CEO of Boardriders, was found stranded north of La Gravière beach, in Soorts-Hossegor, southwest of France. According to local witnesses, Agnès went fishing Tuesday, January 30, on his motorboat Mascaret III. He left the port of Capbreton at 7:30 am, but never made back to the […]
American investment management firm Oaktree Capital Management announced the full acquisition of the Australian surf company Billabong. The deal is worth $299m (A$380), and has been officially confirmed by Billabong International Limited. Oaktree already holds 19 percent of the shares in Billabong. The acquisition is made through Boardriders, the firm owned by Oaktree that controls Quiksilver, […]
The family of Eddie Aikau confirmed that the event in memory of the legendary surfer and lifeguard will run even without a major sponsor. “The Eddie: In Memory of Eddie Aikau” is the new name chosen for the big wave surfing contest held annually at Waimea Bay, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The […]
Quiksilver announced the launch of an inflatable safety vest exclusively designed for big wave riding. The Highline Airlift vest is the result of a joint-venture between Quiksilver and French scuba gear company Aqua Lung and hopes to improve the surfers’ safety in extreme conditions. The red vest features four carbon dioxide cartridges that, when activated, […]
Six months after filing for bankruptcy, Quiksilver, Inc. announced a new corporate name for the firm. Boardriders, Inc. is the new company behind three historic surf brands: Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoed. The decision to change the name signals the birth of the newly reorganized entity managed by Oaktree. “The company has spent the last […]
If you were a big wave surfer and received an invitation to compete in “The Eddie,” how would you feel “Three Hours Before The Buzzer”? The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau is one of the most prestigious big wave surfing events in the world. What happens in Waimea Bay, crosses the planet. The multiple […]
John John Florence has conquered the 2015/2016 Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, in historical 45-to-60-foot surf, and occasional closeouts, at Waimea Bay. Brock’s Swell – sent by the late Brock Little – raised the bar for human greatness. Kelly Slater brought his giant black gun, and he was all smiles before paddling out into hell. […]
“The Bay calls the Day”. Eddie is ready. It’s on. The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau 2015/2016 is set to run on February 10th. In the past 31 years, the big wave surfing event held at Waimea Bay got underway eight times. This will be the ninth edition. The last time “The Eddie” was […]
Sebastian Williams has taken out the 2015 Quiksilver King of the Groms, in Fernando De Noronha, Brazil. The super final had ten contestants surfing in paradise. They were invited to impress the judging panel with fun factor, progressive surfing and creativity in the waves. The winner would cash in $20,000. The organization chose two different […]