18 November, 2008 : - - Cody Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida joined the prestigious ranks of former Kings, Quiksilver team-rider Kelly Slater and Floridian C.J. Hobgood this past weekend taking the coveted crown at the 14th Annual Quiksilver King of the Peak Skins event. The two day surf contest at Sebastian Inlet wrapped up Sunday.

18 November, 2008 : - - Billabong has created a unique travel experience, a fantasy surf camp at a dream pointbreak in EL Salvador, where legendary pros will surf and coach a select group of attendees on a once in a lifetime week-long trip. The opportunity will be limited to 15 surfers in each session. This year the pros will be Donavon, Shane and Occy!

18 November, 2008 : - - Volcom Stone?s VQS Stalefish surf contest is a one day event which will be held Saturday 22nd, at Avalon Beach NSW. Registration is at 7am and we will be launching the 14 & Under Groms division at 7:30am. Spots in all divisions are limited and filled on a first come first serve basis.

18 November, 2008 : - - Maui, Hi -- The Billabong Pro Maui presented by Hawaiian Airlines will celebrate its 10th anniversary December 8-20 at Honolua Bay, Maui. The final contest on the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women's World Tour, the Billabong Pro is considered the crown jewel of women?s competition.

18 November, 2008 : - - Talented artist from Hawaii, Clark Taakashima, has just recently added an artwork gallery on mysurfworld.com. Clark has grown up on the island of Oahu all his life. Clarks artwork brings together the beauty of the ocean and its surroundings.

18 November, 2008 : - - Dreamsessions Film Fest hits Imax South Africa Gateway on Saturday 28 November at 6 pm. Ticket price is R 30 (All tickets get an automatic entry into the NOMAD board Raffle which on the evening.) Be sure to get there early and get your tickets for one of the biggest surf screenings of the year. - The After Party is going down at WAVEHOUSE in the bar and on the FlowRider

18 November, 2008 : - - The SportsOneSource Group has released its 2009 Brand Strength Index, indicating that Nike, adidas, New Balance, Reebok and Under Armour have the strongest connection with consumers going into the new year.

18 November, 2008 : - - We germans have more then sausages, beer and chicks with big boobs in liveries. We also have one of the finest surfmags on the planet. It?s called SURFERS Magazine and the latest issue is out now! To have a look at it, please check out surfersmag.de

18 November, 2008 : - - Jamaica?s top surfers were on show at the 2008 Jupiter Fall Classic surf contest on the 14, 15 and 16 November in Jupiter Beach Florida. Young 11 year old Ivah Wilmot had the delegation?s best result when he posted a 4th place finish in the US Eastern Surfing Associations Junior amateur division.

18 November, 2008 : - - A U.S. Department of Commerce decision is expected soon regarding a controversial toll road extension that would slice through a portion of San Onofre State Beach, jeopardizing a pristine watershed that is home to endangered species, and also jeopardizing the famous Trestles surf breaks.