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Billy Stairmand Advances At Haleiwa

Derek MorrisonNov 30, 2021December 5, 20220

Raglan’s Billy Stairmand has bounced back from a string of shock first round exits throughout the Challenger Series to surf his way comfortably into the Round of 32 at Haleiwa, Hawaii. It’s the final curtain of the 2021 WSL Challenger Series and the draw is loaded. That makes Billy’s journey...

Paige Shines At ISA Worlds, Olympic Qualification One Step Away

Derek MorrisonJun 4, 2021July 25, 20240

A huge turn that saw Paige Hareb free fall out of the lip on a huge left at La Bocana, El Salvador, was enough to catapult her into the Final 8 in the main group at the ISA World Surfing Games. She is now just one heat shy of Olympic...