Category: Bodyboarding News 2004-2015

Here’s the plan for the Shark Island Challenge ’09
Monday, 20 July 2009 18:01

Straight from Mr. Mark Fordham himself:

Another swell that has failed to deliver – you would think that 4 hrs of 4-6ft swell would be achievable in 27 days, but hey, as the old saying goes – it’s not over till the fat lady sings. The last time this happen was in 1999 when Rissole took the crown after the completion of one round.Yes, it has been frustrating. Unfortunately, the waves did not reach the required minimum 4ft range on the weekend and from all accounts everyone was in favour not to stage the 2nd round. I’m happy that everyone is on the same wave length. For us to hold the final round in smaller, less favourable,conditions would be a huge step backwards. By setting a bench mark it shows the general public ( the fans) and, if it matters, the IBA, that all involved are committed to surfing waves that best represents our sport.… Read the rest

The 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge
7th – 27th of July – Shark Island N.S.W, Australia

Riders vote unanimously to extend the waiting period for the 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge

Shark Island 26th July.

After long talks with riders and officials; it has been decided to extend the waiting period for the 2009 Nomad Shark Island challenge for an additional 2 weeks to accommodate the end of the second tidal window and inturn to introduce of a third. The waiting period will now carry on till the 9th of August, a total of 34 days, the third longest waiting period in the event history.

“It has been a shocking period for swell” explains Contest Director Mark Fordham. “There has been plenty of activity down South though the swells seem to keep tracking in an S/SW direction which is unfavourable for Shark Island itself.… Read the rest

[b]Tamega & Eunate victorious at Bahia [/b] Monday, 04 May 2009 05:36

The final day of Cobra D’Água Bodyboarding Show Bahia 2009 took place in better conditions than yesterday, but the wind and rain made life difficult for the riders. The waves were bigger than yesterday (3-4 ft) and the crowd filled Armação Beach.

Guilherme Tâmega and Eunate Aguirre won the event and now both are leading the IBA World Ranking. Guilherme defeated Eder Luciano from Brazil while Eunate defeated Mayllae Venturin.

[b]Lucas & Neymara win Katherine Melo Pro [/b]
Sunday, 26 April 2009 22:11

Perfect conditions on Estaleirinhos Beach today. Good waves with 4-6 ft and no wind, the beach was crowd and the bodyboarders got a huge show to everybody here.The day started with the Men’s quarter finals and the heats were amazing. Uri Valadão and Eder Luciano had a great fight on water and in the end Eder found a good wave to turn on the heat and make it into semifinal.… Read the rest

March 29, 2009

Surf, Sun, and Open Spaces, The Historic
Culturalization Pipeline Tidal 9 Women’s Pro

http://www.culturalization.com/

What: A historic surfing tournment at the famous Banzai Pipeline. Featuring top-rated women shortboarders, longboarders, bodyboarders and stand-up paddle expression session.

When: March 31 – April 14 2009, the best 3 days of surf. Opening prayer 7:30 am March 31, Ehukai Beach Park. After Party TBA.

Where: Pipeline surf break on Oahu’s North Shore, Ehukai Beach Park. Meeting place Breakers Restaurant, Haleiwa.

Why: To benefit the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i and the ‘greening’ of their Camp Paumalu` on Oahu’s North Shore.

Women’s Bodyboarding Celebrates 20 Years at Pipeline This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Women’s Pipeline Pro. The Women’s Pipeline Pro has welcomed hundreds of women competitors throughout the years and is considered one of the ultimate women’s pro surf events.About Our Sponsor

This surfing event is sponsored by Culturalization as part of it’s outreach program into the North Shore Community.… Read the rest

Shark Island no longer part of IBA World Tour
Thursday, 09 April 2009 07:33
It’s official, Shark Island is no longer part of the 2009 IBA World Tour.

Mark Fordham stated that due to the economic climate he would not be able to stage an IBA rated event.

Negotiations with promoter Fordham failed to reach both IBA World Tour and IBA Specialty event sanctioning so sadly the event will be black-listed and off limits to contracted riders.This includes all the riders that competed in the Turbo Pipe Pro and those who compete in the upcoming Brazialian events.

“The riders board voted against the speciality event status because we need to work with promoters that will follow the minimum requirements” said IBA General Manager Terry McKenna. “Its that simple”.

“ If you surf in this event you will be sitting out of the IBA World Tour for 12 months from the date of the breach”

“ The riders are the product of the IBA and we must protect the exclusivity of the World Tour by enforcing this rule” said Mckenna.… Read the rest