Chris Binns

Yallingup

Journalist at Freelance

Surf/word nerd, living life between Wadandi Boodja and the Indian Ocean

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Articles

5 reasons you'll love the Vivo Rio Pro

3 days ago | redbull.com | Chris Binns

The Vivo Rio Pro has seen a world of change since Pepe Lopes won the first incarnation of Brazil's biggest international surfing competition way back in 1976, but the challenging waves, the raucous support of the masses lining the sand and the incredible energy of Brazil itself have never faltered. In 2025 the Rio Pro has moved much deeper on the CT schedule, upping the ante for competitors chasing a berth in the Final 5.
Stab Interview: WSL Tour President Graham Stapelberg On The Changes And Challenge(r)s Of The Post-Cut Era

1 week ago | stabmag.com | Chris Binns

Maxing Pipe, Triple Crown realities, Jordy Smith, sponsors up the yin-yang, and more. Get Stab Premium Home to the greatest films, series, and editorial in surfing. Already a member?
6 verdades sobre Lexus Trestles Pro de este año

2 weeks ago | redbull.com | Chris Binns

El Lower Trestles, situado en San Clemente, California, ha sido el hogar espiritual del surf profesional estadounidense desde la década de 1980. Kelly Slater consiguió su primera victoria profesional en el Body Glove Surf Bout de Lowers allá por 1990, y 35 años después regresa como wildcard al escenario de algunas de sus mejores actuaciones.
6 truths that tell you this year's Lexus Trestles Pro is not to be missed

2 weeks ago | redbull.com | Chris Binns

A staple on the WSL Championship Tour since 2000, Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, has been the spiritual home of American professional surfing since the 1980s. Kelly Slater claimed his first ever professional win at the Body Glove Surf Bout at Lowers way back in 1990 and 35 years later he returns as an event wildcard at the scene of some of his greatest performances.
Where's The World Title Going In 2025?

1 month ago | stabmag.com | Chris Binns

A post-cut debrief featuring thoughts from world number one Jordy Smith. Get Stab Premium Home to the greatest films, series, and editorial in surfing. Already a member?
Ex-Commish Kieren Perrow Explains Why The Box Hasn't Run In 5 Years

1 month ago | stabmag.com | Chris Binns

A 2025 Margaret River Pro Preview. Get Stab Premium Home to the greatest films, series, and editorial in surfing. Already a member?
5 points that put Bells Beach and the Rip Curl Pro atop surfing's podium

2 months ago | redbull.com | Trevor Moran |Chris Binns |Ed Sloane |Aaron Hughes

Bells Beach, in Torquay, Australia, is the ultimate venue for competitive surfing. The red clay cliffs that tower over the beach form a perfect natural amphitheatre and, when the event runs, they are lined with thousands of spectators. Bells draws in the best of the Southern Ocean's energy, big, raw swell, which is then groomed by bitterly cold winds, fresh off the Australian Alps.
5 raisons de ne pas manquer le Surf City El Salvador Pro

2 months ago | redbull.com | Chris Binns

La première chose qui frappe les voyageurs après avoir franchi les portes de l'aéroport international de San Salvador et qu’ils débarquent en Amérique centrale, c’est la chaleur tropicale étouffante. Punta Roca se trouve à moins d'une heure de route de San Salvador, c’est un pointbreak qui part sur la droite, et tout simplement l’un des meilleurs au monde.
Supertubos, Peniche

Mar 13, 2025 | redbull.com | Chris Binns

Welcome to Peniche, home of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, the third stop on the 2025 World Surf League's Championship Tour. Not only do competitors fly to Europe expecting a barrelfest of the highest order, they head to Portugal knowing that a good result is a key box to tick on a world title-winning checklist. Watch every day's action, including the finals, LIVE on Red Bull TV. Choose between English and Portuguese commentaries.
These are the big wave surfers you need to know

Feb 19, 2025 | redbull.com | Chris Binns

We'd never say this list of names is the definitive roll call of the planet's finest watermen and women, as a scorned big wave surfer is almost as dangerous as the ocean conditions they tackle, but it's a decent representation of the crew you should keep on your radar if you're a fan of all things XXL surfing. From paddle to tow, Jaws to Teahupo'o, here's a list of chargers who you know will always go. It's hard to know where to begin with Kai Lenny, modern surfing's ultimate waterman.