Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

Gidget Pro Sunset Beach
Stop No. 6 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Sunset Beach, Oahu/Hawaii
November 24 – 8, 2009

Stephanie Gilmore Claims Third Consecutive ASP Women’s World Title at Sunset

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, your three-time ASP Women’s World Champion! Credit: © ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES

SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Saturday, November 28, 2009) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, has claimed her third consecutive ASP Women’s World Title today, making history as the only surfer ever to win the prestigious crown each year they have competed at the elite ASP World Tour level (men’s or women’s).

The clinching was somewhat unexpected as today’s competition began with six surfers in contention for the 2009 ASP Women’s World Title. With each heat advancement and the narrowing of the field at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Event No.… Read the rest

ASP Surfers, Events and Management Announce Plans for 2010 and Beyond

Pictured: Today ASP announced the future of the sport of surfing.

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MUNDAKA, Euskadi/Spain (Saturday, October 10, 2009) – The October 2009 ASP Board of Directors meeting has completed, with all surfers, events and administration uniting to activate landmark improvements that make the ASP World Tour bigger and better for 2010 and beyond.

“On behalf of the Association of Surfing Professionals, I am pleased to reaffirm the commitment from both our surfers and events in progressing the sport in a unified and collaborative effort,” Brodie Carr, ASP International CEO, said. “We have just completed a period of intense discussion with the world’s best surfers and the world’s best events which culminated in the unanimous support of the ASP and the commitment to the continuation of crowning undisputed world champions, as we have done so for 30 years, for generations to come.”First… Read the rest

Silvana Lima Wins Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic Over Stephanie Gilmore

Pictured: Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, won the commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic over Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, marking back-to-back ASP Women’s World Tour wins for the current ASP Women’s World No. 2.

DEE WHY, New South Wales (Sunday, October 4, 2009) – Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, won the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic this afternoon over reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current ASP Women’s World No. 1 Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, in stormy three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) conditions at Dee Why in an action packed Final, marking back-to-back wins for the hungry Brazilian after claiming the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Gilmore jumped out to an early lead in the sea-saw battle for the 2009 Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic title, but Lima fought back throughout the heat, collecting a 7.77 and eventually securing the win with an 8.83 for a lengthy forehand barrel to post the highest heat total of the event, an impressive 16.60 out of 20, en route to her first victory at the event after three consecutive Final appearances.“I… Read the rest

Billabong Pro Mundaka
Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Mundaka, Euskadi/Spain
October 5 – October 17, 2009

De Souza Takes Inaugural ASP World Tour Win at Billabong Pro Mundaka

Pictured: Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, collected his first ASP World Tour victory today at the Billabong Pro Mundaka, bolting up to 3rd on the ASP World Tour ratings.
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SOPELANA, Euskadi/Spain (Tuesday, October 13, 2009) – Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, claimed his inaugural ASP World Tour win today, taking out the Billabong Pro Mundaka, eliminating fellow Finalist Chris Davidson (AUS), 33, in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Sopelana.

Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Mundaka experienced an array of conditions for the event, from clean surf on the opening day at Mundaka to a lengthy seven-day wait before a marathon 24-heat session yesterday, culminating into today’s dramatic finale.… Read the rest

Rip Curl Pro Search
Stop No. 9 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search

Stop No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Peniche, Portugal
October 19 – October 30, 2009

World’s Best Surfers Prepare for Rip Curl Pro Search Start Tomorrow

Pictured: Owen Wright (AUS), 19, wildcard into the Rip Curl Pro Search and current No. 3 on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS), turned heads last April when he defeated reigning nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 37, and ASP Dream Tour phenom Dane Reynolds (USA), 24, as a wildcard at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
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PENICHE, Portugal (Sunday, October 18, 2009) – The Rip Curl Pro Search, Event No. 9 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, is set to commence tomorrow with solid waves forecast for the world’s best surfers to sink their teeth into.… Read the rest