The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is the world's premier series of professional, big wave surfing events, celebrating 27 years this winter. Taking place each year on the North Shore of Oahu, the series features three men's and three women's events that offer over $800,000 in prize money and will crown the 2009 ASP world champions. Past Triple Crown champions include: Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Sunny Garcia, Joel Parkinson, Stephanie Gilmore, Sofia Mulanovich, Layne Beachley and several other legends of the sport.
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