Yago Dora sauntered through Tavarua Island Resort. He lugged his trophy with him – that bulky, brutalist hunk of scrap metal – while showing off his brand-new haircut; a patch of frizz on the forehead ...

The world’s top surfers are in town and ready for a showdown at Lower Trestles just south of San Clemente, a chance for fans to watch their favorite surfers at the cobblestone beach. The World Surf ...