Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

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

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 Posts Perfect Ten to Top Off Amazing Day of Action at the Boost Mobile Pro

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008) – The standard of surfing at the Boost Mobile Pro pres. by Hurley was nothing short of electrifying today, but per usual, it was eight-time ASP World Champion and ratings leader Kelly Slater (USA) who stole the show.

With a 9.17 and 9.60 in his Round 4 scoreline, Slater had opponent Kieren Perrow (AUS) needing a combination of scores to beat him with half the heat to go. Still, with 20 seconds remaining, Slater pulled out all the stops and stamped his authority on the heat by posting the first and only perfect 10 of the event thus far.“I’m… Read the rest

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