Danny Ching wins first discipline of The Ultimate Waterman and Manoa Drollet wins the second discipline, both earning double points, putting them tied for overall first. See highlights and photos from day one and two.

Laird Hamilton, one of the best watermen in the world, has been down in New Zealand doing what he does best and has been featured as an ultimate waterman in preparation for the upcoming event.

Three-time world champion stand-up paddle boarder and SIC Maui athlete Georges Cronsteadt will compete in The Ultimate Waterman set to rock the shores of New Zealand next month, it was announced.