New Zealand's top male surfer Jay Quinn had a boost in his
bid to defend his national open title when his older brother
Maz withdrew from the country's showcase competition.
Teenagers Kodi Harman and Emily Hodges will make their
international debuts when a New Zealand surf lifesaving team
competes in Australia this weekend.
Kelly Slater has officially been crowned surfing world
champion for a history-making 11th time after winning his
round four heat at the Rip Curl Search event in San
Francisco.
Paige Hareb has qualified for the 2012 Association of Surfing
Professionals Women's World Tour for the fourth consecutive
year after finishing fifth at an event in Europe.
