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The 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games in Panama begins today

THE 2013 REEF ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES IN PANAMA KICKS OFF TODAY WITH THE OPENING CEREMONY AND PRESS CONFERENCE

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Costa Rica’s Noe Mar McGonagle taking advantage of the great pre-event conditions to warm up as he gets ready to face the world’s best surfers. Photo: ISA/ Rommel Gonzales.

All 24 National Teams will Parade Through the Streets of Soná and the Games will Officially be Declared Open

The 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games in Panama begins today with the Opening Ceremony, featuring the traditional Parade of Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony, followed by the official Press Conference.

All 24 National Teams and over 150 participating athletes and team officials will gather in the Province of Veraguas, an hour drive from Santa Catalina, to parade down the streets of the town of Soná, in front of government officials, and thousands of local spectators and supporters of surfing.“All… Read the rest

Jordy Smith won the Judges Award of the inaugural

JORDY SMITH WINS X-GAMES REAL SURF GOLD MEDAL

Jordy Smith won the Judges Award of the inaugural
X-Games Real Surf Contest.

Surfing has been added to the X Games – but not with a regular surf contest, but with an innovative video contest. Eight pro surfers were invited to produce a 1-minute video and a panel of surf industry experts judged them.

Jordy Smith filmed the best footage and with his progressive style was able to beat Kelly Slater, Chippa Wilson, Dion Agius, Josh Kerr, Gabriel Medina, Matt Meola and Albee Layer. Jordy pocketed the $ 50.000 prize cheque and a gold medal in the X Games – one of his life-long dreams!”Most of my video was filmed in Africa, in Mozambique. My girlfriend Lyndall told me about this spot and I never believed her at first. I was like, ‘Yeah yeah, babe, just another little wave…'”, explains Jordy Smith.… Read the rest

Billabong presents the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo

BILLABONG PRESENTS THE COASTAL EDGE
STEEL PIER CLASSIC & SURF ART EXPORT

0th Annual Event Supports VA Gentlemen Foundation
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – April 10, 2013) – Billabong presents the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo this Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27 in Virginia Beach, Va,
according to the Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF), the producers and organizers of the Steel
Pier Classic (SPC).

Both the professional Men’s and Women’s longboard contests will offer cash purses,
including a $5,000 men’s division; the women’s purse will be announced closer to the event. In
addition, a $5,000 Men’s pro shortboard contest will be part of the event.

“For 10 years, surfers and fans have come to expect the high caliber competition,
unsurpassed judging and unique community spirit at this event,” said Mary Knight, president of
the Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF). “From year one we were committed to those
principles and after a decade, it’s still what the Steel Pier Classic is known for.””We… Read the rest

Hawiian Team Makes 2 years in a Row

During an epic day of amazing waves and tremendous surfing performances, the 2013 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship officially closed.

The waves were incredible throughout the Finals. The morning heats saw glassy surf in the 6-8 feet range at the perfect right hand point-break in Montañita, Ecuador. A gentle onshore breeze picked up mid-morning, but the waves remained consistent and pumping all day
Team Hawaii successfully defended their title of World Team Champions and winners of the Eduardo Arena Perpetual Team Trophy, named after the Peruvian founder and first President of the ISA in 1964.

“Huge congratulations to all of the winners. This was an amazing competition with great waves and excellent performances from all athletes,” commented ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “Thank you to everyone that helped organize this amazing event including the President of Ecuador Rafael Correa, the Minister of Sport Francisco Cevallos and the Deputy Minister Augusto Moran, and the over 20 government organizations that helped make this World Championship a reality.… Read the rest

The ISA World Masters Surfing Championship

THE 2013 ISA WORLD MASTERS SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP IN ECUADOR


An aerial view of the contest site and the perfect waves in Montañita. Photo: Raul Guerra

The Right-Hand Point Break of Montañita Showed Its True Potential

The ISA World Masters Surfing Championship kicked off with excellent waves in the 4-6 feet range in the perfect right hand point-break in the beautiful town of Montañita. Thousands of fans gathered to see the world’s best over-35 year old surfers put on spectacular performances in the surfing capital of Ecuador.

“We are here in beautiful Montañita for the first day of the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship,” said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “The waves are over-head and the world’s best masters surfers are in the water. If you have been watching the live webcast, come back again tomorrow. If you have not, tune in and you will see the incredible waves of Montañita and amazing surfing performances.”Day… Read the rest