Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Starts This Thursday

The 2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing will kick off this week with the first day of surfing scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Hale'iwa's Ali'i Beach on Oahu's North Shore.

This year will mark the 27th year for what is generally accepted as the World Series of surfing for both men and women. The Series of three men's and three women's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) sanctioned events will run through December 20, 2009.

Find out all about the 2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.