Category: Bodyboarding News 2004-2015

Hello
to all of our subscribers from us at the IBA,
We hope you all had a relaxing time over the festive
season and are as excited and invigorated as we
are here for another action packed year. This
New Year means you get a brand new website, along
with a couple of new departments: Manny Vargas’s
Manny Vision and my show, The Shaggy Show. Follow
these weekly uploads, as we take you to parts
of the world tour never seen before.
Press Release – THE IBA 2012 Pipe Challenge
The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) is
pleased to announce that the IBA 2012 Pipe Challenge
has secured the sponsorship support of some of
the industry and Hawaii’s leading brands.
Ocean Current, Dave & Busters, Aqua Hotels
& Resorts, T & C Surf Designs, and go!Mokulele
Airlines have committed to the sponsorship of
the event, which is shaping up as one of the most
anticipated events in the history of the IBA World
Tour.… Read the rest

Dave Winchester wins 2012 Itacoatiara Pro

Winchester claiming his victory.
Photo credit: IBA/Specker

IBA 2012 Itacoatiara Pro sponsored by Pride, Useque.com and NET
Event 4 of 8, Mens Grand Slam Series
Itacoatiara, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 7-17, 2012

ibaworldtour.com

Itacoatiara, Brazil – Thursday, 14th June 2012 – Dave Winchester (AUS) has won the 2012 IBA Itaoatiara Pro, sponsored by Pride, Useque.com and NET in rampy 4 foot (1.5 meter) waves. Topping 6x world champion, Guilherme Tamega (BRA) in the final again, after his recent victory over the Brazilian in the Arica Chilean Challenge final only 2 weeks ago. Today Winchester launched a lofty reverse air in the opening minutes of the final, scoring an impressive 9.5, backing it up with a backflip to roll combination to take out the event.On his way to the final, Winchester defeated fellow country-man and good friend Ben Player in semifinal 1, the most action packed and highest scoring heat of the event.… Read the rest

Day 3 2011 NMD-Pride-Stealth Fronton Pro Press Release.
Posted on December 9, 2011

Six times world champion, Brazilian Guilherme Tamega, went over to his long time adversary and gave him a long hug. Mike Stewart, the nine times world champion from Hawaii, has competed at the highest level of bodyboarding since the early 90s, lost two heats in a row and, as a consequence, did not requalify for next year’s world tour. It’s the first time in modern bodyboarding the world’s best bodyboarders will not be competing against the man who invented half the moves in their repertoires.

Eight hours of bodyboarding, ten minutes of 100% highlights, Guilherme Tamega no longer a world title contender, the legend of bodyboarding does not requalify for next year’s tour. A ten-point ride. 16 heats. The 2011 NMD-Pride-Stealth Fronton Pro was an historical day.Everyone watched his wave and cheered as he back-flipped out of the deep barrel he pulled into, world title contender, Australian Ryan Hardy, got up dropknee and saluted the crowd.… Read the rest

This year’s world tour showcased the athleticism and versatility of the top 24 riders. From the massive waves in Australia, Chile, Mexico and Fronton, to the not so massive waves in Hawaii, Portugal, Reunion Island and Puerto Rico, only the most versatile rider would walk away with the spoils.

In the end, it was the Frenchman, Pierre-Louis Costes, who was victorious over his rivals, claiming the title by winning his quarterfinal heat against Jared Houston at el Fronton, the most important quarterfinal victory of his life. Here are blow-by-blow highlights from this year’s world tour.Event 1 of 8: Pipeline Pro. February 15-25

Twenty-four of the previous year’s top riders were selected to be part of the inaugural Grand Slam Series world tour. The beach was abuzz with the soon to be introduced new format, beginning at the Box in Western Australia.… Read the rest

ISA World Bodyboarding Championship
Galdar, Canary Island, Spain
November 30 – December 4

The International Surfing Association is proud to announce the first edition of the ISA World Bodyboarding Championship. The event is confirmed to take place at the waves of El Frontón and la Guancha (Galdar City) in the Canary Islands, Spain from November 30 until December 4, 2011.

The ISA World Bodyboarding Championship was conceived to give all the bodyboarders in the world their own event to demonstrate their excellence. After two years of evaluating venues, the Executive Committee of the ISA decided that the “European Hawaii” was the right place to make this happen.

“We’re proud to launch this new ISA signature event,” said ISA President, Fernando Aguerre. “Just like in 2003 when the ISA launched our Juniors-only event and it was a huge success, we’re confident the WBC will have a great turnout.… Read the rest