The battle in British surfing is finally over. Surfing Great Britain and the UK Pro Surf Association (UKPSA) reached an historic agreement over future co-operation for the benefit of surfing in the country. The UKPSA has operated independently of the NGB for a number of years, with elite and professional surfers competing in events around the country for the prestigious titles. Contests run by the UKPSA have become recognised as setting the standards for efficient and professional contest management in recent years. Surfing GB has been revitalised over the last few months by committees of dedicated volunteer surfers, led by iconic and inspirational figures, such as former British and European Champion, Nigel Semmens.

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Rock stars enjoy surfing. The sport of riding waves is a great of escaping the pressure of big crowds, media, paparazzi and fans. Surfing and rock and roll has always been a successful alliance. The Beach Boys kicked off an entire generation of music and waves. Although there was only one surfer in the band led by Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys were the ultimate surfing music group. In the last two decades, many rock stars have tried surfing and they’ve loved it so much that their tight tour schedules may even include special free time moments in the world’s best surf spots. So, are there famous surf musicians or surfers who rock? Yes, more than you’d probably imagined. Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo are frequent surfers. When they’re not playing stadium-sized concerts, you may find them riding waves in Portugal or Morocco. Trujillo has even partnered with a famous Australian surf brand to market a new line of boardshorts.

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The most famous surfers in rock bands

John John Florence has conquered in the 2012 Billabong Rio Pro, after defeating Joel Parkinsonin three-to-four foot (one metre) waves on offer in the overcast skies of Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The talented Hawaiian surfer conquered his first WCT trophy. John John Florence opened his slot of cards with two very good waves, in the first three exchanges, scoring 9.10 and 7.27 point waves in the early minutes. Backside air included. Meanwhile, Parkinson could not lock a decent score that would put in the game, again. Florence’s versatile surfing skills paid off and his opponent was frozen in the first half of the final heat. With ten minutes remaining, Parkinson gets a quality set wave to comeback into the final: 8.27 points. But it was too late and John John Florence was handling the priority with cold blood. Watch the final highlights, here .

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John John Florence wins the 2012 Billabong Rio Pro

Liberia is the 71st nation to join the International Surfing Association (ISA). After the last civil war, the country has a growing tourism industry, part of which circulates around its 350 miles of pristine, white-sand coastline in Western Africa. Surfing is also getting more popular in Liberia and the ISA is trying to spread the love for the sport of riding waves in the entire African continent. “At the ISA we are aware of all the good that surfing has done as a social, economic and cultural force for a better world. It’s a sport and a lifestyle that breeds opportunity and positive energy for practioners and fans alike,” said Fernando Aguerre, the President of the ISA.

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Barra da Tijuca and its powerful three-to-five foot (1-1.5 metre) barrels provided the ideal canvas for the world’s best surfers to push the limits of high-performance beachbreak surfing. It’s quarterfinals time and Australia is the leading nation with one surfer in each heat fighting for victory at the 2012 Billabong Pro Rio. Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson and Josh Kerr. Adriano de Souza posted the event’s only perfect 10-point ride for a critical forehand barrel ride. De Souza went on to take a Round 5 win in a rematch of last year’s final, topping Taj Burrow, in a tough battle to advance to the Quarterfinals. “I was focused on the right, but I knew there was a little channel and I went over to the left,” De Souza said. “Luck is really going my way and I’m stoked. The waves were really hard and I’m stoked to make it through this heat.”

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Australians dominate last waves at Barra da Tijuca