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Whether it’s a status symbol, a family heirloom, or merely an accoutrement to a stylish fit, a watch can mean many things. Ironically, however, the very thing they were invented to do – tell time – is one of the lesser functions of timepieces in today’s cellular phone era.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 26

Top Golf for Surfing? Inside San Francisco’s $50 Million Wave Pool

Lots of surfers love golf. Why? Extremely unclear, since on the surface, the two pastimes couldn’t appear more different. However, look at any pro surfer on the Championship Tour during a lay day of competition, and chances are, many of ‘em are hitting the links.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 22

Kelly Slater’s Baby Name Revealed, Creates Custom Surfboard

Last summer, the greatest surfer of all time, now in his 50s, welcomed a new baby boy into the world with his partner, Kalani Miller. Since then, it’s been fairly quiet on the baby front.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 16

Kelly Slater Reflects on Pro Surfing Debut…35 Years Later (Video)

The year was 1990. In theaters, Home Alone was topping the box office. Sinéad O’Connor and her haunting rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” was inching up the Billboard charts, ripping apart the hearts of lovelorn listeners.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 15

Before Slater, Curren and Andersen, There Was PT

Since the inception of a world competitive tour 50 years ago, over forty surfers have laid claim to the title of “world champion”. It’s a stacked list, filled with legends like Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Lisa Andersen, Tom Curren, Steph Gilmore, and more.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 14

The Secret Style Guru Behind Kelly Slater’s Outerknown

As the Trestles Pro continues all eyes are on Lowers to see who will emerge victorious in the first regular season CT event to be held at SoCal’s most prominent wave since 2017.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / June 13

Aussie Star to Face Legend Caity Simmers at Lexus Trestles Pro Semifinals

The World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour has continued to throw in elements of surprise at each stop. This time, Trestles Pro in California is taking center stage, offering endless excitement for athletes and spectators.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / June 12

Legendary Surfer Kelly Slater Faces Elimination at Lexus Trestles Pro

Stop No. 8 of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, Trestles Pro in California, is now underway. The men's elimination round is in progress with five heats already completed.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 11

Italo Goes Super, Ethan Locks In, Kelly Gets Knocked at Lexus Trestles Pro

Dan Mann, the sandy-haired scientist behind many Slater Designs and Firewire sticks, said he looks for the “swagger between turns” when assessing Kelly Slater’s performance.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / June 9

WSL Wildcard Surfers, Including Kelly Slater, to Surf Legendary Trestles Pro

The eighth stop of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, Trestles Pro, begins on Monday—the wildcard lineup is undoubtedly going to provide quite the experience for spectators and fellow competitors.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 5

Fantasy: Can Slater Win at Lowers 35 Years After Pro Debut?

In Southern California lore, Lower Trestles is known as a high-performance, cobblestone-bottomed, point break. Maybe not THE BEST high-performance, cobblestone-bottomed

Surfing News / SURFER / June 4

Watch: Kelly Slater Warms Up for Lower Trestles CT

In the 16 years Lower Trestles has hosted a regular-season Championship Tour event, Kelly Slater has won six of them. Lowers officially became part of the then-ASP World Tour in 2000 (won by Andy Irons) and was held annually from 2002 to 2017.

Surfing News / SURFER / June 3

Backstage With Kelly Slater: 5 Trestles Moments That Mattered

“It’s the morning of the final,” famously uttered Kelly Slater en route to his 1990 professional debut at Lower Trestles. The moment, captured in the seminal film “Black and White,” basically served as the launchpad for the Florida surfer’s now storied career.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 21

Kelly Slater Returns to Championship Tour as Wildcard for Lower Trestles

Oh Kelly Slater, where art thou? After just one wildcard appearance in 2025, a quarterfinal at Pipeline, it felt like we were due for an appearance from the 11-time world champion. Today, the WSL announced that the 53-year-old will be an event wildcard for the upcoming Lexus Trestles Pro in San Clemente next month.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 20

How the World’s Weirdest Wave Pool Works (Video)

If wave pools, and the parent companies backing them, were depicted as a smattering of stereotyped high school personas, it might go a little something

Surfing News / SURFER / May 17

Chris Hemsworth’s Surf Bender at Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool (Video)

Prior to bursting on the Hollywood scene with the force of a hammer from a Norse god, Chris Hemsworth was a surf dog, along with his brothers, riding waves around their hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

Surfing News / SURFER / May 14

America’s First-Ever Endless Surf Wave Pool Is Coming Soon

One day, maybe five years from now, you think surfers will declare allegiance to the various brands of wave pools? Like how folks do with booze and cigarettes.

Surfing News / SURFER / April 23

Crocodiles Infiltrate World’s Premier Surfing Zone (Video)

I once interviewed (well, DM’d) Kelly Slater a message with the following: “Would you rather surf with crocodiles or sharks?” It was for an article. And to my surprise, both with regards to the GOAT responding to my humble question and his answer, he replied with something along the lines of: “Sharks.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / April 22