Category: Surfing News Archive 2005-2014

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Now in its 5th year, Design For Humanity is Billabong’s charitable initiative which has become an opportunity not only for Billabong but for retailers, athletes, celebrities, artists and ultimately attendees to give back.
All proceeds are being donated to The VH1 Save the Music Foundation who are dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in public schools. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $47 million in new musical instruments to 1,750 public schools in more than 100 cities, impacting the lives of over 1.6 million children.

Design For Humanity 2011 event teaser from Billabong Girls

The event will be held on the 15th of June at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. This massive fashion-music-art block party will feature two concert stages, DJ dance parties, a runway fashion show showcasing one of a kind Billabong bikinis, food trucks, art installation, a VIP street, and much more.… Read the rest

Billabong Collaborates with Renowned Surf Artist Andy Davis on New Clothing Collection

IRVINE, CA – (August 16, 2011) – Billabong, the world’s leading surfwear company, has partnered with heralded San Diego County surf artist Andy Davis on a new range of apparel celebrating the fun and funk of surfing’s bohemian lifestyle.

Davis has carved a popular niche in the surf world via his stylized illustrations depicting the joy and camaraderie of the surfing life, first entering the scene with his Free apparel line in the 1990s and more recently created designs under the Ando and Friends label. However, the new relationship will allow Davis to focus on his art while Billabong’s infrastructure absorbs the complexities of sales, manufacturing and distribution.“I’m just totally stoked,” said Davis. “It’s a dream set-up as far as I’m concerned. And I’m very excited to now be able to produce a line showcasing my art that is 100% organic or recycled.… Read the rest

Finals Fire At The SriLankan Airlines Pro

Pictured: 2010 ASP World Longboard Champion Duane Desoto (HAW) on his way to winning the SriLankan Airlines Pro.
Credit: © ASP /Will

ARUGAM BAY, Sri Lanka (Sunday, September 4, 2011) – Duane Dusoto (HAW) reigning ASP World Longboard Champion maintains his world number one ranking after taking out today’s SriLankan Airlines Pro final over Taylor Jensen (USA). The pair battled for the title in clean 4 to 5 foot (2 meter) surf at Arugam Bay point.

“I’m on top of the world baby!” Dusoto said. “This is a dream come true, this is what we work so hard for. The waves here have been amazing, it’s never been flat and we had the best surf in the final, it was perfect. Aruman Bay is an awesome wave!”Desoto had a tough run to the final winning his Quarterfinal clash against Justin Bing (ZAF) by 0.01.… Read the rest

Kai Lenny Becomes a Legend – Wins Stand Up Paddle Title
By: Oxbow
Friday, 17 December 2010
Kai Lenny just won the final event of the Stand Up World Tour at Honoli’i Beach Park on the island of Hawaii. Kai’s dream became a reality with this contest; winning each heat from beginning to end. Heat after heat, Kai’s strength and confidence grew, showing the crowd his potential. By winning the first SUP World Wave title ever, Kai Lenny joins the legends of water sports.

“I’m really stoked,” said Kai. “It feels great because I worked my whole life to achieve this goal; but I still have so much to learn. It’s only the beginning and I want to be ready for next year.”At the beginning of the year, Kai was not selected to compete in the first event at Sunset Beach.… Read the rest

Best Kneeboarders of the World Get Ready for Phillip Island

Gavin Coleman (AUS) will be defending his title at Phillip Island waves this year. Photo: Surf2surf.co.nz

ISA 2011 World Kneeboard Titles
Phillip Island, Australia
March 19 to 26

From March 19 to 26 Australia will see a huge contingent of kneeboard surfers converging at Phillip Island for the ISA 2011 World Kneeboard Titles. This is the first time that Phillip Island hosts this event. The Island has a long history of kneeboard surfing. The highly regarded “Phillip Island Kneeboard Classic” has been running for almost 30 years and still attracts the best kneelo’s from Australia.A number of previous World Champions will be competing along with current two-time World Champion Gavin Colman from Australia and other top international surfers. Competitors from the United States, New Zealand, Tahiti, England, Japan, Spain, Venezuela and South Africa will perform against a strong Australian contingent.… Read the rest