In today’s Spit! Scott and David discuss solutions to clean remove a trash island the size of Alaska that is floating in the Pacific. They also discuss a potential quantum leap in fin design, the XXX(L) Big Wave Awards, the greatest competition in surfing happening this weekend (hint, it won’t be in a pool), and the importance of role of silence during extortion negotiations. Plus, Must-See Moments, Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. Enjoy!
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THE NORTH PACIFIC GYRE CLEANUP
Boyan Slat will potentially change the planet. Link to Scott’s article
A FLASHPOINT FOR FINS OR A FAD?
QuobbaFins.com Link to David’s article
Introducing Quobba Fins from Quobba on Vimeo.
NO CONTEST
Everything we’ve been asking for; behind-the-scenes, cultural context, excellent surfing, narrative, all captured by Stab and Red Bull.
KISSED BY GOD
BIG WAVE AWARDS
TUBE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
Ian Walsh (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017.
WIPEOUT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
Andrew Cotton (Braunton, Devon, United Kingdom) at Nazaré, Portugal on November 8, 2017.
BIGGEST PADDLE AWARD WINNER
Aaron Gold (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018.
QUIKSILVER XXL BIGGEST WAVE AWARD WINNER
Rodrigo Koxa (Guarujá, SP, Brazil) at Nazaré, Portugal on November 8, 2017.
80 Feet. New Guiness World Record.
RIDE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
Ian Walsh (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017.
HYDRO FLASK WOMEN’S BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD WINNERS
1 – Paige Alms (Haiku, Hawaii, USA)
MEN’S BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE AWARD NOMINEES
1 – Lucas Chianca (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
MUST-SEE MOMENT
The single greatest thing on the internet this month
DUKE
Firstly, Boyan Slat (scroll up to the top!) and secondly, Patagonia (yet again!) for their documentary “Never Town”. Enjoy! CLICK HERE