Pipe Invitational News Today

A funeral will be held Wednesday for Kalani David, a former World Junior Surfing champion from Florida who died in Costa Rica after suffering a seizure in the water. 

The young American had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that can cause paralysis and seizures.

Staff One of the best things about the Billabong Pipe Masters event is the Pipe Invitational that comes before it. A roster of Pipe specialists is invited to battle it out for a spot among the upper echelon in the main event. This year — aside from a few of the huge changes to the tour, of course — was no different. Joshua Moniz walked away with the win, which wasn’t much of a surprise to anyone who follows his surfing. Miguel Tudela earned a second-place finish, and the two of ...