It involves nothing in the way of rocker, volume, fins, or foil, but Darren Handley has a formula for making the world's best boards for the world's best surfers.

After 55 CT wins over 25 years, Kelly Slater put yesterday's epic triumph up there with the best. The highlights reel deserves some sort of award too.

Being green won't cut it unless you're innovative too. These surfers are turning pond scum, old plastic, and fishnets into stuff for you to surf.

11-time World Champion Slater beats John John Florence for the 55th CT victory of his career and his 5th at Teahupoo. “When I look back, that will for sure be one of the best wins I have ever had,” said Slater after the siren sounded.

Kelly drops succesive perfect tens in his Round 5 heat at Teahupoo. It's the third perfect heat of his career.

From Lorne to Marion Bay to Byron Bay and now also to Fremantle, the 24th instalment of the The Falls is the biggest yet. Check all the acts here.

Wilko goes down in Round 3 while John John and Gabs are on the back foot with Round 4 losses at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.

As of September Air Niugini will begin flying to Micronesia putting the jewel of the Western Pacific within easier reach.