Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Stop No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 10 – 18, 2008

Beachley and Lima Take Command on Day 2 Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Pictured: Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, was a standout in today’s Round 3 and will face Silvana Lima (BRA), 23, in Quarterfinal 4 of the Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Thursday, September 11, 2008) – Day 2 of the Billabong Girls Pro Rio, event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, completed Rounds 2 and 3 today, with impressive surfing going down in the improved three-foot (1 metre) waves on offer at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro.Layne… Read the rest

Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley

Stop No. 7 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Lower Trestles, California, USA

September 7-13, 2008

Slater Wins Hard Fought Battle Over Burrow for Boost Mobile Pro Title

Photo: Kelly Slater looking more satisfied with this win than the rest this year.

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008) – Kelly Slater (USA) beat Taj Burrow (AUS) 18.97 to 18.63 to win his third Boost Mobile Pro title at Lower Trestles today. He is now as close as one event away from winning a record ninth ASP World Title.

Burrow blitzed early and with a 9.00 and 9.63 in his scoreline before the halfway mark, had Slater looking for a combination of excellent scoring waves to contend. In sheer Slater fashion, the eight-time ASP World Champion fought his way back to claim victory – his fifth of the season.“I… Read the rest

Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle

Stop No. 3 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women�s World Tour

Hossegor, France

August 28 � September 1, 2008

Gilmore Wins 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle � Takes ASP Women�s Ratings Lead

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour with her impressive victory over former sevent-time ASP Women’s World Champion Layne Beachley (AUS), 36.

SEIGNOSSE, France (Friday, August 29, 2008) � Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women�s World Champion, has claimed the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle title, defeating fellow finalist Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Les Bourdaines in Seignosse, and regaining the ratings lead in the hunt for the 2008 ASP Women�s World Title.

Event No. 3 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women�s World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle was treated to two full days of action, culminating in the stunning Final between the two Australian icons.Gilmore… Read the rest

Stop No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 10 – 18, 2008

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Pictured: Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, en route to her phenomenal victory at the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Wednesday, September 17, 2008) – Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, has won the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio, defeating fellow finalist Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, in rifling four foot (1.5 metre) barrels at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro today.

Event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Billabong Girls Pro Rio survived through a grueling five-day lay period to culminate in excellent conditions today, with the ASP Top 17 putting in some of the best performances in ASP history.Billabong… Read the rest

Quiksilver Pro France

Stop No. 8 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Southwest Coast of France

September 19-28, 2008

Adrian Buchan Beats Kelly Slater to be Crowned Quiksilver Pro France Champion

HOSSEGOR, France (Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008) – Adrian Buchan (AUS) has beaten eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) to win his first ever ASP World Tour event – the Quiksilver Pro France – in Hossegor, France today.

Buchan beat Slater 15.73 to 15.16 in a tight heat held at Les Bourdaines this afternoon. The final berth was the first of Buchan’s ASP World Tour career. Prior to winning the Quiksilver Pro France, Buchan he had never advanced from the quarterfinal round.“I can’t believe it, to have Kelly in the final and to beat him, I am speechless,” Buchan said. “He is my hero. I have watched him win five events this year – he has just been phenomenal.… Read the rest