A steady diet of trade-swell kept the points ticking over, the sand in good order, and the punters amused.

With 100 points to play with, why are judges setting the scale so high?

Now known as the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.

A very East Coast experience.

The lineup for the next Teahupoo contest is announced with a curious mix of big names and otherwise.

"Epic Finals day defined as much by ruthless near-misses as heroic makes at 6-10 foot Teahupoo."

The Pacific is cooling as we head closer towards La Niña.

"Vahine Fierro offered a reckless, brazen, and diamond-brilliant performance at full pumping Teahupoo."

First trip to Hawaii, first real Pipe swell, and Col MacLeod suddenly finds himself in the spot.