The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year when the competitions begin Nov. 12 at Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park.

Surfers will vie for $750,000 in three events that will help determine the men's and women's Foster ASP World Champions and Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champions.

The 25th celebration will feature a commemorative Vans shoe, a benefit celebrity golf tournament, Vans Triple Crown champions from the past 24 years and the release of a Dana Brown film, "High Water," a high-action surf adventure.

For more information, visit www.triplecrownofsurfing.com.