With 8 surfers in contention for the 2017 crown, new Jeep Leader John John Florence is seeking daylight at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
The seven-year veteran opens up about fatherhood, life on the qualification edge and the gratitude that fuels him.
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The world's best big-wave chargers are keeping their eyes on Pe'ahi, Nazaré and Mavericks.
Barron Mamiya and Zoe McDougall won the Regional Junior Champ title while Savanna Stone took home the Regional Women's QS trophy.
As expected, there was a healthy dose of mischief happening in Hossegor. Here's your glimpse.
Medina gets the better of Florence for the third time in France, and is now stalking the new Jeep Leader.
Gabriel and Carissa get much-needed wins as the title races tighten up on both the men's and women's side.
| Points | Heat Wins | Avg. Heat Score | Best Wave Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25,400 | 25 | 13.19 | 9.40 | |
| 2 | 21,990 | 26 | 14.33 | 9.70 | |
| 3 | 19,610 | 17 | 13.59 | 10.00 |
The three-time World Champ earned her first event win of the year, while Lakey Peterson finished runner-up. Title race tightens.
Gabriel Medina and Carissa Moore both nabbed their first wins of 2017 with remarkable performances at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro.
The Brazilian claims his third career win in France, and jumps to No. 3 on the Jeep Leaderboard. Jump in for more from Hossegor.
Why Hossegor has the perfect mix of conditions for Sebastian Zietz to shine.
The Californian was on a tear at the Roxy Pro, and put a big dent in the rankings on the way.
The reigning World Champ advances to the Semifinals of the Quiksilver Pro after catching fire during his Quarterfinal battle with Mick
With a big win over Owen Wright, Hawaii's Sebastian Zietz secures his best result of 2017 by advancing to the Quarterfinals.
The Brazilian flies straight toward his fifth Finals appearance in the Quiksilver Pro in France.
Moore advances to her second-straight final in France while mixing things up in the women's World Title race.
Friday's action at the Quiksilver Pro may prove pivotal in the race for the 2017 World Title.
The Jeep Leader takes his Round Three loss to wildcard Marc Lacomare in stride.
The strain of the Tour's final stretch is showing in strange ways this week.
The World Title race took another huge turn at the Quiksilver Pro on Friday.
The World Champ pushed the scale to its limit with a win over the young Aussie rookie.
The 3x World Champion edges the local hero in a tight Round Three battle.
With a pair of eight-point rides, Pupo eliminated former World Champ from the Quiksilver Pro.
Smith, Florence and Wilkinson advance, Wilson is eliminated and Duru dazzles in Hossegor.
With only three events left on the 2017 Championship Tour, there's much more pressure to perform.
Excellent conditions, big upsets and local heroics on day one at the Quiksilver Pro France.
A single heat win can have huge repercussions for the back-benchers.
The local Frenchman dazzles the crowd in Round One at the Quiksilver Pro France.
The World No. 7 and World No. 3, respectively, lost in Round Two upsets.
The Aussie rookie wins the first Round One heat of his young career.
The local French standout puts a huge dent in Wilson's World Title aspirations.
The Positive Vibe Warriors are on a roll.
The Californian is absorbing another round of life lessons during his roller-coaster ride in 2017.
New South Wales will once again host the deciding QS event, with the addition of the Port Stephens Toyota NSW Pro.
And your donation could earn you a trip to surf the Surf Ranch in Lemoore.
Europe's global surf force is more powerful than ever, and these are the characters behind the push.
Upcoming retirement has only heightened the Aussie veteran's motivation .
The Championship Tour veteran from Brazil has mastered the art of embracing the unknown.
The 1988 World Champion breaks down one of the biggest aerial moves ever pulled in competition during the 2016 Quiksilver Pro.
The world-famous wave in Northern California will be part of the Big Wave Tour through 2021.
The battle is heating up in Hossegor, and it will be coming to a boil on Finals day.
The Jeep Leader advanced to the Semifinals after surviving back-to-back tough matchups, but her lead is in danger.
While there's no shortage of surfers pushing the boundaries of performance today, Brazil's 22-year-old phenom is pressing the hardest.
The WSL commentator crew looks ahead to the top stories from the upcoming Quik Pro France.
Your quick glimpse of Sunday's best moments from the Roxy Pro, where the women's World Title race is heating up.
The Miss and Mr. Malibu Pro will provide opportunities for regional surfers to earn a spot onto the 2018 World Longboard Tour.
The race took another dramatic turn Sunday with Tyler Wright's surprise surge and Courtney Conlogue's loss.
The loss is a big blow to World No. 2 Conlogue's World Title aspirations.
With three events left, it's no longer crazy to prioritize your focus on the World Title.