Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Lobitos, Piura/Peru
November 3 – 8, 2009

Top Seeds Dominate Round 1 of the Movistar Peru Classic pres. by Rip Curl

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and two-time defending event winner, was the high-scorer today as the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl completed Round 1 of competition. Credit: © ASP/ CI/ CESTARI via GETTY IMAGES

LOBITOS, Piura/Peru (Thursday, November 5, 2009) – Round 1 of the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl was completed today in clean two-foot (1 metre) waves at Lobitos.

Event No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, today’s Movistar Peru Classic was dominated by perennial ASP Women’s World Title contenders and top seeds in an impressive announcement of their intentions in Peru.Stephanie… Read the rest

Hurley Pro Trestles
Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Lower Trestles, California USA
September 13 – 19, 2009

Hurley Pro Trestles Readies for Onslaught by World’s Best Surfers

Pictured: Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion and defending event winner, will look to rebound from a relatively dismal season at the upcoming Hurley Pro Trestles.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES

LOWER TRESTLES, California (Thursday, September 10, 2009) – The Hurley Pro Trestles, Event No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, is just days from commencing and the Southern California air is electric with the arrival of the world’s best surfers at one of the world’s most high-performance waves.

Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion and defending event winner, came into the 2009 season surrounded by heavy expectations for an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title.… Read the rest

Hurley Pro Trestles
Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Lower Trestles, California USA
September 13 – 19, 2009

Josh Kerr Wows As Hurley Pro Trestles Moves Into Elimination Rounds

Pictured: Josh Kerr (AUS), 25, current ASP World No. 25, wowed spectators today with incredible Round 2 and Round 3 performances.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROWLAND via GETTY IMAGES

LOWER TRESTLES, California (Monday, September 14, 2009) – The Hurley Pro Trestles re-ignited today with the elimination rounds of competition running in pulsing three-to-four foot (1 metre) surf at Lower Trestles.

Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Hurley Pro Trestles awoke to cleaner conditions today, but inconsistency would create a minefield of challenges for the world’s best surfers. Despite the difficulties, the ASP Top 45 put on an incredible show, posting some of the highest scores of the event.… Read the rest

Hurley Pro Trestles
Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Lower Trestles, California USA
September 13 – 19, 2009

Fanning Wins Hurley Pro Trestles, Claims US$105k and ASP World No. 2 Spot

Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007), has taken out the Hurley Pro Trestles, claiming the richest prize purse in surfing history, US $105,000.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROWLAND via GETTY IMAGES

LOWER TRESTLES, California (Saturday, September 19, 2009) – Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007), has taken out the Hurley Pro Trestles, besting fellow Finalist Dane Reynolds (USA), 24, to claim the richest winner’s prize purse in surfing history, US$105,000.

Event No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Hurley Pro Trestles enjoyed rippable swell at the start of the waiting period before enduring three consecutive lay days to culminate in today’s marathon of barrier-breaking action.… Read the rest

ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) INTERNATIONAL

ASP Women’s World Tour
2010

ASP Women’s World Tour Adds New Zealand Dream Tour Venue for 2010

Pictured: Paige Hareb (NZL), 19, 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour rookie and current ASP World No. 3, is New Zealand’s first-ever female to qualify for the elite ASP Women’s World Tour will look to remain on top to contest next season in her home country.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES

TARANAKI, New Zealand (Monday, September 21, 2009) – The ASP Women’s World Tour will be getting a boost next season with the addition of New Zealand’s Taranaki region as a dream tour venue.

The Taranaki Women’s Surf Festival will host the world’s best female surfers from April 14 – 18, 2010 along Taranaki’s Surf Highway 45, with mobile venue options including famed locations such as Fitzroy Beach, Rocky Point, Stent Road and Opunake.“We… Read the rest