27 February, 2015 - WSL WT: The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast kicked off with building 3-to-4-foot faces and big scores at Snapper Rocks. Drama unfolded in Heat 3 when goofyfooter Freddy Patacchia Jr. (HAW) took on two World Champions, Kelly Slater (USA) and C.J. Hobgood(USA). Slater, an 11-time World Champion, completed an impressive carving-360, but Patacchia answered with a flawless backhand attack for two scores in the excellent range (8.00 or above)..

26 February, 2015 - INDUSTRY: The surf industry got a bit of good news today, as Billabong released their half-year earnings report. After years of ups and downs, almost three years of operating at a loss, and just 12-months into their "global seven-part turnaround strategy," the company is making money again.

24 February, 2015 - REVIEW: The GPS surf watch by Rip Curl was a huge project and I commend them for achieving success. They had to collaborate with an app company and communicate specific measurements for tracking a surfer’s movements in the water. Hats off to them for pulling it off.

22 February, 2015 - WSL QS: After weeks of surfing in various divisions the 30th Anniversary of Surfest wrapped up with Alejo Muniz taking out the Burton Automotive Pro and Ellie Brooks taking top honours in the Burton Automotive Women’s Classic.

19 February, 2015 - WSL QS: Newcastle continues to deliver at Surfest with clean pulsing 4 foot surf setting the platform for the competitors to put on a show. The World Surf League QS6000 men’s Burton Automotive Pro completed the Round of 96 and women’s QS1000 ran through two Rounds and decided the Semifinalists.