Surf Chronicles
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Episode 13
Surf Search
aired: Fri, Dec 2, 2011
Rip Curl is on the search for the perfect spot each year to hold their ASP Tour stop and this year, the world's best surfers head to the west coast of America for the first time.
Episode 12
Rip Curl Pro in Peniche Portugal
aired: Thu, Dec 1, 2011
Adriano de Souza tops Kelly Slaters performance and manages to take home the precious trophy of the Rip Curl Pro in Peniche among near perfect conditions for Peniche's famous supertube wave.
Episode 11
West Coast of France
aired: Mon, Nov 7, 2011
The young and coming surfers like Gabriel Medina and the tech surf pros like Julian Wilson alike are shredding the near perfect beach break conditions at the Quicksilver Pro in Hossegor, France.
Episode 9
Quiksilver Pro New York
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
For the first time, the Quiksilver Pro took place in Long Beach in front of New York City for the biggest prize money on the ASP Tour Stop. The likes of Kelly Slater, Taj Burrow and Owen Wright will add their skills to take home a victory.
Episode 6
Jordy Repeats at J-Bay
aired: Tue, Sep 20, 2011
We catch up with South African Sean Holmes who got a wildcard entry into the South Africas Billabong Pro at Jeffrys bay. In the end though, its local Jordy Smith who repeats to capture his 2nd victory at J-Bay in trying conditions.
Episode 5
Roots of Surfing in Brazil
aired: Wed, Jul 6, 2011
Brazil's own heroes, Adriano de Souza and female big Wave surfer Maya Gabeira have helped to grow surfing in their country and abroad. We take a closer look at brazilian surf culture and history in this episode of Surf Chronicles.
Episode 4
Hometown Hero Shines in Rio
aired: Mon, Jul 4, 2011
After last year's stop in Santa Catarina Brazil, the ASP World tour continues in Rio de Janeiro to showcase the world elite. The likes of Adriano de Souza and Alejo Muniz give their best shot in front of the home crowd and progress surfing in Brazil.
Episode 3
Backstage in Australia
aired: Wed, Jun 1, 2011
Bells Beach celebrates it's 50th anniversary this year with the appearance of many surf legends. The young Australian Julian Wilson takes his chance during both competitions and enters the Surfer Poll Awards.
Episode 2
Fanning the fire at Bell's
aired: Tue, May 17, 2011
Bells Beach in Australia is again hosting one of the most prestigious surf competitions with its technical waves for its milestone 50th year. We also look closer into the life of Mick fanning and his near win.
Episode 1
Kickoff from the Gold Coast
aired: Wed, May 11, 2011
The first event of the 2011 ASP World Tour starts at the famed Gold Coast in Australia. We follow Joel Parkinson and fellow Australians Mick Fanning and Owen Wright as they battle it out to gain the pole for this year's world title race.
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Episode 16
A Look Back
aired: Sun, Jan 2, 2011
The ASP World Tour season 2010 has seen a lot of highs but also very intense lows within the tour and the surfing scene. We have seen Owen Wright win rookie of the year, Kelly Slater’s record 10th world title and the tragic loss of Andy Irons.
Episode 15
Last stop – Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii
aired: Mon, Dec 13, 2010
The Billabong Pipeline Masters, held in memory of Andy Irons, who tragically died earlier this season, was the closing event for the world tour. Jeremy Flores, took the prestigious title of the Pipemaster for the first time.
Episode 14
2010 ASP Season Recap
aired: Sun, Dec 5, 2010
With one stop to go, we take a look back at the drama and heroics of the 2010 ASP world tour of surfing including Kelly Slater's remarkable 10th title.
Episode 13
Behind the Rip Curl Pro
aired: Tue, Nov 30, 2010
The Rip Curl Pro is one of the most innovative events on the ASP World Tour circuit. In the newest episode of Surf Chronicles, the organizers and surfers take a look at the event's history and the effort they put in to make it a success.
Episode 12
Kelly Slater goes for 10th World Title
aired: Mon, Nov 29, 2010
Kelly Slater, tries for a record 10th world title with Jordy Smith close on his heels. We also follow young talent Matt Wilkinson and the sudden tragic passing of Andy Irons.
Episode 11
Supertubos - Rip Curl Pro
aired: Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Kelly Slater, nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World number one, has collected his 44th elite tour victory, beating current ASP World Tour number two, Jordy Smith, to take the Rip Curl Pro Portugal in glassy waves at Supertubos.
Episode 10
The French Coast
aired: Fri, Nov 19, 2010
This year's final of the Quiksilver Pro France was between two world champions, Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning, and both finalists pulled into epic barrels! It was the Australian Mick Fanning, however, who took the title ahead of the 9-time world champ.
Episode 8
Billabong Pro in Tahiti
aired: Thu, Jan 27, 2011
Hawaiian Andy Irons has won the Billabong Pro in Tahiti and Kelly Slater moved up to World Number 2. The swell was not as good as the year before. But even on mediocre waves, the pro surfers performed on an outstanding level.
Episode 7
J-Bay Finale
aired: Thu, Sep 9, 2010
Jordy Smith proves his skills and style in front of his home crowd and family at Jeffrey's Bay. The South African was among a throng of surf stars who pushed the limits of competition surfing, but which of them will come out on top in J-Bay?
Episode 6
Jeffrey’s Bay
aired: Wed, Jan 19, 2011
From stunning nature we'll look at cultural insights into the sport of surfing as well as how the likes of Jordy Smith, Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning will revel in one of surfing's best playgrounds
Episode 5
Lennox Head Training Camp
aired: Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Episode 5 of Surf Chronicles focuses on the performance aspect of the sport and the training methods used in order to strive for the top. See the likes of Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning push their bodies to the limit as they seek yet more world titles
Episode 4
Billabong Pro in Brazil
aired: Mon, Sep 13, 2010
The ASP Tour warms up as the surfers head to the Brazilian wave at Imbituba. Will the home crowd see a Brazilian victory or will the likes of Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater or Jordy Smith triumph in South America?
Episode 3
Reef Break at Bells Beach
aired: Thu, Sep 9, 2010
This episode focuses on nine-time world champion Kelly Slater winning the Rip Curl Pro, equaling the legendary Mark Richards' record of four wins at the event.
Episode 2
Finishing up the Quicksilver Pro
aired: Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson offer up a little insight on the up and coming rookies and the reigning surf pros.
