After today, Dusty Payne (HAW) is ranked first for the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing overall title. This year's O'Neill World Cup of Surfing Champion C.J. Hobgood(USA) is second and Joel Parkinson (AUS) is in third. All three surfers will be competing at the Billabong Pipeline Masters.

The third and final jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing - the Billabong Pipeline Masters, begins its holding period on Monday, December 8.

The $815,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing consists of the Reef Hawaiian Pro, Haleiwa, Nov. 12-23 (6 WQS, men and women), the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing, Sunset Beach, Nov.24-Dec.6 (6WQS men), The Roxy Pro, Sunset Beach, Nov.24-Dec.6 (WCT women), the Billabong Pipeline Masters (men), Pipeline, Dec. 8-20 (WCT).

In addition to $815,000 in prize money, which includes a $10,000 bonus for the men's Vans Triple Crown champion, the men's champion will also receive a custom, one-of-a-kind Nixon tide watch featuring over two-carats of diamonds and valued at over $10,000.

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is made possible by support of the following partners: Event Sponsors: REEF, O'NEILL, ROXY, BILLABONG. Official Energy Drink: Rock Star Official Airline: Hawaiian Airlines Official Lodging: Turtle Bay resort Official Timing: Nixon Official Media: Surfing Magazine Official Car Rental: Advantage Webcast Powered By: Wetsand TV Partners: Fuel TV & Rush HD Media Support: The Honolulu Advertiser Connectivity Powered by: RoadRunner Auto Support: JN Chevrolet Official Water: Hawaiian Springs Water