The reimagined Vans Pipe Masters marks a new chapter for the iconic wave and contest. This year’s WSL-sanctioned specialty event will showcase 40 men and 20 women Invitees who represent the most exciting barrel riders and aerialists from around the world.

Vans is committed to uplifting the North Shore community and driving cultural progression and inclusion. Fifty percent of Vans Pipe Masters invitees are from Ha- waii, showcasing the depth of surf talent within the region. Vans also upholds and values equity, with equal prize purses awarded to both men’s and women’s categories and by highlighting female surfers and their stories throughout the event.

Looking to the next 50 years, Vans Pipe Masters aims to inspire the future of surfing with an

innovative contest and judging format that recognizes progression, disruption, and radical expression.

The contest is a leaderboard style event with all competitors surfing in three rounds in search of their top three highest scored rides. The top four male and top four female surfers with the highest total scores will advance to the finals for a chance to win a por- tion of the $420k prize purse.

As a brand rooted in youth culture, Vans un- derstands our responsibility to protect the environ- ment for future generations, naturally positioning sustainably-focused initiatives at the forefront of the Vans Pipe Masters. This year, Vans will partner with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii (SCH) for the event’s on-site waste diversion program. In addition, Vans will host a community day on the West Side of Oahu that will provide education and giveback initiatives to native Hawaiian communities in partnership with Na Kama Kai, SCH, and North Shore Community Land Trust.

Highlighting a talented line up of established and up-and-coming surfers, Vans will release a content series in partnership with Stab Magazine that includes the “Women of Pipeline,” exploring every generation of female surfers who are progressing the sport, as well as a focus on Pipeline and the evolution of Pipe Masters.

Vans Pipe Masters kicks off three weeks prior to the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, a celebrated digital UGC surf competition that crowns the most outstanding male and female performances across three iconic surfing venues: Haleiwa, Sunset Beach, and Pipeline.

Invitees include Moana Jones-Wong; John John, Na- than & Ivan Florence; Carissa Moore; Kelly Slater; Bet- tylou Sakura-Johnson; Mikey February; Pua DeSoto; Craig Anderson; Coco Ho; and Crosby Colapinto.

For more information about Vans Pipe Masters and how to watch this year’s contest, visit vanspipemasters.com.