Surf News, 13 September, 2012 : 2012 brings an election year for America and another chance to “elect” the year’s top surfers in the 43rd annual SURFER Poll. Each year, SURFER Poll allows readers to cast their vote for their 10 favorite male and five favorite female athletes who will be honored during the exclusive awards ceremony at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu during the Triple Crown of Surfing. The voting window is now open and extends until October 31st for the 2012 SURFER Poll, a tradition recognized as the only awards in surfing that are completely decided by YOU.

With summer ending, it won't be long until those first NPAC swells start filtering down to Hawaii. What better time to check out one of the North Shore's hardest charging surfers, Reef McIntosh.

Some job titles are very specific. An employer expects one thing of you. For Reef McIntosh, that job is to go ride Pipeline ...Well, that and manage the Quiksilver house directly in front of Pipeline.

The Shaka sign is the famous surfers' hand gesture. The story of the popular sign goes back to the roots of Hawaiian culture.

When the surf culture grew and spread through California and America, during the sunny 1960's, a new body gesture was gaining enthusiasts. Surfers from Hawaii started saluting fellow riders and friends with an original hand sign.

The event is getting bigger and bigger and we are truly excited. If all goes to plan, Kailua will be left cleaner than it’s been in years as a result of the community coming out and showing their love for the beach. The event afterwards is gonna be rad. We’ve got multiple bands, DJ LEON, games, food, keiki tent and now a live yoga session to pop in on for free. Please carpool, walk, bike, skate, or shimmy. Let’s try not to have too many cars in Lanikai as parking is tight and traffic can get ugly. If you have any questions please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

International Coastal Cleanup Day is a worldwide effort to reduce marine debris on coastlines while also educating participants about conservation, reduction of single use plastics, and more. Big Thanks to the Ocean Conservancy for promoting this event.