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Jadson Andre Ascends at Praia da Vila for Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
Stop No. 3 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour
Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil
April 23 – May 2, 2010

New Guard Ascends at Praia da Vila for Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

Jason Andre Brazil
Pictured: Jadson Andre (BRA), 20, 2010 ASP Dream Tour rookie, was phenomenal today at Praia da Vila and will take on Michel Bourez (PYF), 24, in the Quarterfinals of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina.
Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ

PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Wednesday, April 28, 2010) – The Billabong Pro Santa Catarina put in a marathon 20 heats of competition today as Round 3 and the opening four heats of Round 4 were completed in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Praia da Vila.

The third stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina plays a vital part in both the 2010 ASP World Title race as well as the requalification campaigns of the world’s best surfers, and today’s assault by the new guard substantially altered both courses this season.… Read the rest

ADAN HERNANDEZ WINNER COPA LAS AMERICAS DE SURF

ADAN HERNANDEZ WINNER COPA LAS AMERICAS DE SURF

WINNER COPA LAS AMERICAS DE SURF

Playa Bonfil Acapulco México hosted the start of the International Circuit COPA LAS AMERICAS SURF, competitors from Brazil, Costa Rica, United States, Venezuela and Mexico, competed for the heavy glass, and the $ 1,000 prize, adding points to get to the absolute champion in the three following events, Los Cabos, Rosarito and Boca de Pascuales.

Adam Hernandez riding waves of Quiksilver, a surf spectacular local beat Jose Manuel “Yuco” Trujillo the same team, writing the history of this first event, which is showing at the time.The third and fourth place went to Raul Medina and Jose Manuel Jimenez, managing to get to these places after a battle really hard, because most groups were late because they are high performance athletes who attended this first event of the circuit, as the Costa Rican Jason Torres who created great expectations, but to see the quality of the top 20

ADAN HERNANDEZ LEVANTO LA COPA DE LAS AMERICAS DE SURF
Playa Bonfil de Acapulco México fue la sede del inicio del CIRCUITO INTERNACIONAL DE SURF COPA LAS AMERICAS, competidores de Brasil, Costa Rica, Estados Unidos, Venezuela y México, compitieron por la pesada copa, y el premio 1000 dólares, sumando puntos para llegar hacer el campeón absoluto en los tres eventos siguientes, Los Cabos, Rosarito y Boca de Pascuales.… Read the rest

Interview with Surfing Filmmaker Greg Huglin

Surfspots-GPS: Interview with Surfing Filmmaker Greg Huglin


Greg Huglin, world-renowned surfing cinematographer and ocean wildlife documentary filmmaker has recently released his newest project “Surfing Dolphins.” The short film took nearly 14 years to produce, a collection of raw footage filmed accumulated from chasing dolphins surfing in the wilds of South Africa all in preparation for this fascinating 2010 World Premiere presentation of some of the most stunning footage seen to date.

Farmingdale, NY, March 02, 2010 –(PR.com)– Surfspots-GPS is proud to present to you our recent interview with world-renowned surfing cinematographer and filmmaker Greg Huglin, providing us all a glimpse into his long accomplished career and the amazing production of his newly released World Premiere movie “Surfing Dolphins.”

Some of his previously stunning works you may have enjoyed are; Shark Park, Shark Alley and Hawaiian Watermen.

Greg Huglin Films
Released 2010
Run Time: 19:31
TrailerI am delighted for the opportunity to speak with Greg in an up-close and very candid interview, sharing with you his journey.… Read the rest

2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards-Winners Announced

2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Results are in:

South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker Claims Ride of the Year, German Surfer Sebastian Steudtner Wins XXL Biggest Wave,
California’s Shawn Dollar Breaks Biggest Paddle-in Wave Record, Aussie Brooke Phillips wins Wipeout of the Year

ANAHEIM, CA — (April 24, 2010) — Grant “Twiggy” Baker from Durban, South Africa took top Ride of the Year honors in the premier category of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy, at a glittering function in Anaheim, California last night.

Baker, 36, pocketed US $50,000 for his incredible ride on an enormous wave which he paddled into during the Maverick’s Surf Contest at Half Moon Bay in Northern California on February 13, 2010.“This is for my country, South Africa! We have the FIFA (soccer) World Cup later this year and we’re a proud nation,” Baker said in his victory speech after thanking the El Nino weather conditions for producing an amazing year of big waves around the planet, his fellow nominees for their incredible performances and confessing that he did not have a speech prepared as he did not expect to win.… Read the rest

Parkinson Shreds Round 1 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
Stop No. 3 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour
Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil
April 23 – May 2, 2010

Parkinson Soars Amidst Upsets in Round 1 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina


Pictured: Joel Parkinson (AUS), 29, was flawless in today’s trying conditions for Round 1 of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina.
Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ

PRAIA DA VILA, Santa Catarina/Brazil (Saturday, April 24, 2010) – The opening round of the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina was completed today in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) rights at lefts at Imbituba’s Praia da Vila.

Event No. 3 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina plays an important role in both the hunt for the 2010 ASP World Title and the mid-year requalification race for the ASP Top 45, and despite a slew of high-profile upsets, today bore witness to some sensational surfing.… Read the rest