In perhaps the best week ever for surf and surfing in the 479 weeks we've been recording this podcast, a $150,000 mission to Cortes scores every penny worth, the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout makes history without even needing to crown a winner, the Eddie doesn't go but Surfline levels up to fill the void, and Moana Jones Wong and Justine Dupont ignite a flashpoint for surfing that forevermore will be reflected on as a turning point. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

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