LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Tuesday, January 30, 2018) - Deeply concerning reports out of Europe this morning that Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnes, 54, is missing off the coast of Southwestern France. Reports indicate that Agnes left Capbreton Harbor at 7:30am Tuesday morning. His vessel, the 36-foot Mascaret III, was found flooded and washed ashore at 9:30am north of La Graviere at the beach of Boiteux. No one was found with the vessel. Search and Rescue crews are scanning the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time, as well as the search and rescue teams.
*photo courtesy of Shop Eat Surf
Pierre Agnes Reported Missing Off the Coast of France
WSL
LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Tuesday, January 30, 2018) - Deeply concerning reports out of Europe this morning that Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnes, 54, is missing off the coast of Southwestern France. Reports indicate that Agnes left Capbreton Harbor at 7:30am Tuesday morning. His vessel, the 36-foot Mascaret III, was found flooded and washed ashore at 9:30am north of La Graviere at the beach of Boiteux. No one was found with the vessel. Search and Rescue crews are scanning the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time, as well as the search and rescue teams.
*photo courtesy of Shop Eat Surf
News
Paul Van Doren, who helped create a shoe company synonymous with action sports, has passed away at 90.
With the news that Florence has withdrawn from Margaret River, the picture in Australia must now shift focus.
Season 1, Episode 17
Plus, Mick and Ross break down John's 10-point ride at Main Break, tour quivers, and more.
Florence, the two-time WSL Champion and 2021 Olympic qualifier, sustained a knee injury during the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro.
Huge surf and insane performances, it's been a heck of a week at Main Break ... and there's more to come for Finals Day.