Bliss in Biarritz

Voila!!! It's been awhile and whilst BIG things went down during our second to last event of the Women's Tour this year. Traveling here we knew all the possiblities but tried to keep them hush hush;)



I flew over with all the Hawaiian's - Carissa, Melanie and Alana. It was the first time we were all together. Super fun! The event had a few lay days and trying conditions but we all kept our heads up and things turned around!



The waves cooperated and got really fun for the last day. I had two fun close heats with Paige Hareb (Rd4) and Steph in the Quarters. It was nice to get more than one or two fun waves in a heat and really get to surf!!! Carissa did the deed and sealed the deal with amazing surfing all day.



So inspiring and very well deserved. It's been such a whirlwind growing up together and seeing dreams really come true. It gave me so much to look forward to in life and strive for. Love you Rissa... so proud to call you my friend. And the show goes on....................




Xoxo Coco

France Breakdown

Our friends from Brazil (Ian Gouveia, Thiago Guimaraes, and Jesse Mendes) made a little video to compete with us http://vimeo.com/24524766. So here is the comeback we made in France! Alana, Nage and I. You be the judge... Song: U A FREAK by Teairra Mari.

Leave A Message - Q&A

Hey everyone, check out my Q&A on the making of Leave A Message. Too find out more go to Nike6.com/leaveamessage

Charity of Choice

This video shows a little of what I've been doing with my free time at home between events.

For Spring and Summer 2011 I teamed up with Volcom to create my signature boardshort which is a part of the Give Back Series where I chose to GIVE BACK MY TIME to a charity of choice.

It's the most satisfying feeling every time I leave 'the Clubhouse' knowing I may have influenced one of the kids lives to live out there biggest dreams and have them realize they have the choice on how to lead their lives.

Your support on any Volcom item in the 'Give Back Series' (e.g. my Boardshort) helps my charity of choice! So THANK YOU!

Xoxo Coco

Newcastle: the whole story

Hellooo... Bonjourr... Olaaa.... Oiiii..... Konichiwaaa...

I went to Newcastle (just North of Sydney) for a Six Star WQS with my whole posse! There was seven of us staying together. I think it was the first time our whole group stayed together. It was so fun having the entire group- waking up early and going surfing, having coffees, hyper dance-offs, screaming beyonce and rihanna, walking to dinners etc. etc.

It was my second day there and first day of competition when I called my mom to wish her Happy Birthday.... then she told me how my Grandmother had been sick and in ICU for a week and nobody told me because they knew how much she means to me and thought it would get better much quickly. I almost called the travel agent then and there to leave and be at her side. I had so much support from all my friends saying just stay it'll be four days and ill be home...Although my first heat, I was still crying and couldn't stop thinking of the absolute worst scenarios I almost forgot I was in a heat and barely made it with two really average scores.

I got back on the phone with my Mom, Coach, Dad and they said, "Coco pull it together SURF FOR HER." From the next heat on I did- 100% heart and soul. I would tell myself for every heat I made gave her strength. I went on to having some of the highest scores I've got all year. I ended up winning and really owing it to everyone who encouraged me to stay. I know she would have wanted to me stay too, she is always online watching sending comments and asking how other girls got better scores and cute things like that Grandma's do ;)

I went straight from the airport to see her and my Mom told her I won she woke up and smiled with her eyes. The most beautiful smile I ever seen. Before breaking down hysterically I told her how much I loved her and wanted to her stay strong. When she saw my tears her face changed and blood pressure rushed so they asked me to leave so she could relax and heal. Till today she is still in there but I made it home in time to give her my loving words and send her all the strength I have left for she is my EVERYTHING. Continue to send your prayers... everything counts.

Thank you all! Xoxo Coco

The dancing doesn't stop!

Soooo... it's been a long week of lay days. March 5th was Alana's 21st and whilst we were waiting for the contest call we tried to keep active and made this little dance video!

It's done a great job getting everybody talking in the competitors area. I've gotten on the elevator in my hotel and the guys are going, "nice video" since it hit Facebook. It's now on Transworld Magazine, Laura's Site, Nage's site, and Freddy P just tweeted about it!

So thought I'd show you guys too, it's just what we do!!!!!

ENJOY :)

Starting up the year on the Gold Coast

Hey all!

So it's been a nice and easy two months off. I enjoyed a lot of time at home...working with Charity and spending time with my Mama. It's time though... I've been on the Gold Coast for almost 10 days now and the contest starts soon. The waves and weather here in Coolangatta have really come around for us. The next couple days should be really exciting everyone is looking fresh and right on point!!!

Last night was the Champion's crowning. It was one of two really big nights in Surfing. It was so nice to see everyone in the surf world all suited up (Yes! The boys were wearing suits!) and me and the girls had a fabulous time dolling up and walking the 'blue' carpet together.

Kelly and Steph had the most amazing, sentimental, motivating speeches I will never forget. Those two are TRUE CHAMPIONS!

Watch live and show your support - http://www.roxypro.com.au/

Coco :)