It's about that time of year again. The Northshore of Oahu is starting to get the first swells. Everyone is waiting to see if December will get the same huge swell that allowed the 25th Eddie Aikau to be held. The Van's triple Crown of Surfing final event (Pipeline) is during the first few weeks of December also. That is where Mick Fanning clinched the world title last year. He is currently just behind Kelly Slater and Jordy Smith this year with 3 events left. It may come down to the Pipeline again to see who will take it. Portugal is the next stop on the 10 comp ASP World Tour. It is actually going on now and pumping. I'm stoked to watch all the comps left this year. Slater is looking for his 10th world title.