Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

Oxbow World Longboard Tour

Stop No. 2 of 2 on 2008 ASP World Longboard Tour

San Clemente, California, United States of America

November 5 – 9, 2008

ASP World Longboard Champion Crowned in California at Oxbow World Longboard Tour

Pictured: Harley Ingleby (AUS), 24, heads into the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event in San Clemente as the No. 1 rated surfer on tour.

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Wednesday, October 29, 2008) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) will make its final stop of the year at California’s famed San Onofre State Beach in San Clemente, California with the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event from November 5-9, 2008.

The second stop on the ASP WLT will crown the 2008 ASP World Longboard Champion and the best in the world are converging upon San Clemente to do battle.The ASP WLT consists of the finest longboarding competitors who compete in two Oxbow World Longboard Tour events in an attempt to earn the title of ASP World Longboard Champion.… Read the rest

THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAII’S WINTER SEASON

Carlsbad, CA (November 23, 2008): The Reef Hawaiian Pro, the first stop in the 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, is set to ignite Hawaii’s competitive season starting Nov. 12-23 at Ali’i Beach located within Oahu’s Haleiwa Beach Park. This 6-star prime WQS event plays a major role for a field of over 260 male and female, international surfers looking to take home vital ratings points for 2009 ASP World Tour qualification, massive bragging rights, and a prize purse worth up to $170,000.”The Reef Hawaiian Pro sets the tone for the rest of the Triple Crown events to follow,” says Randy Rarick, Director of the Vans Triple Crown. “Both the Men and Women who do well at Haleiwa, put their stamp on the start of the North Shore competitive season and are destined to have their names etched in the record books.… Read the rest

Kelly Slater Secures Ninth ASP World Title in Spain

MUNDAKA, Spain (Friday, Oct. 3, 2008) – Kelly Slater, 36, has won a record ninth ASP World Title after advancing out of Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Mundaka – the ninth event of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour. Slater came into the event needing an equal ninth finish to clinch the title, he secured that by beating local wildcard Eneko Acero (EUK) in four foot waves at Mundaka this morning.

“It’s going to take a little while to sink in,” Slater said when mobbed at the water’s edge. “I’m probably going to have to call home and talk to family for it to really hit me.”

Slater’s 2008 crowning comes 16 years after securing his first ASP World Title at age 20. He is the oldest and youngest surfer in ASP history to win a world title.… Read the rest

Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro

Stop No. 10 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Oct. 28-Nov. 5, 2008

Bede Durbidge Steals Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro and World No. 2 Title

Photo: Bede Durbidge wins the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro.

IMBITUBA, Brazil (Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008) –Bede Durbidge (AUS), 25, claimed his third ASP World Tour career win with a victory at the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Imbituba, Brazil, today. Durbidge beat France’s Jeremy Flores 17.76 to 9.86.

“I was totally in rhythm with the waves and Jeremy was on the other side of it,” Durbidge said. “I just tried to pick up those rights. I didn’t really get a good score on the lefts the whole time, so I was hunting those rights and also tried to get good waves in the beginning and surf relaxed.… Read the rest

Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Mancora, Piura Peru

November 3 – 8, 2008

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the ASP Women’s World Tour after defending her Peruvian event title today against Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the 2008 Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl.

PISCINA, Peru (Tuesday, November 4, 2008) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion and defending event champion, collected her second consecutive win in Peru today, defeating Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl as well as the ratings lead on the ASP Women’s World Tour.Event No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres.… Read the rest