Jordy Smith filmed in Southern California before and after his succesful Trestles campaign.

Big swell and big surfing was the order of the day for this year’s 31st Corona Yorkes Classic presented by Billabong.

"In terms of the initial period of surfing in Bali this book will probably be the definitive version against which other sources will need to be judged." Blindboy reviews Phil Jarratt's latest book on the transformation of Bali from peasant colony to tourist mecca.

Florence proved the event’s form surfer from the outset, consistently notching up the highest scores of each round and surfing with unparalleled comfort and confidence in the ever-changing conditions.

John John Florence proved the form surfer of the day eliminating reigning three-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning with a near-perfect 19.90 heat total in Round 5.