Category: Surfing News Archive 2005-2014

LOCAL CANADIAN WILDCARD PETER DEVRIES WINS THE INAUGURAL O’NEILL COLD WATER CLASSIC CANADA

THE MOST NORTHERN, THE MOST SOUTHERN, THE WILDEST, THE COLDEST & THE MOST CLASSIC SURF CONTEST ON THE PLANET

Vancouver Island, Canada, October 31, 2009

Local Canadian wildcard Peter Devries won the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada in an energy fuelled final – both in the water and out – against World Tour surfer Jay Thompson in what was a fairytale ending to a week on the wild edges of Canada in Tofino on Vancouver Island.“I cannot believe this. It feels incredible. It’s crazy,” said Peter. “Just to have all these guys here and to come out on top it’s been such an incredible experience this week.”

It was a story that could almost have been a Hollywood script. Local Tofino surfer, Peter Devries started the week as one of the Canadian wildcards in this 6 Star ASP WQS competition.… Read the rest

Dreams were realised and champions crowned today at Port Macquarie as the best surfers in the country put it all on the line on the final day of the Na Papa Australian Surfmasters Titles.
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Taking out the Over 28 Men’s division of the Na Papa Australian Surfmasters Titles today at Port Macquarie was event standout, and former ASP World Tour athlete, Toby Martin (Dee Why, NSW)

With the two week Country Energy Australian Surf Festival culminating today at Town Beach, in excellent one-metre conditions, the action that transpired was of the highest order.

In the blue ribbon event, the Open Men’s, it was Dane Atcheson (Copacabana, NSW) who snatched victory from 2007 Na Papa Australian champion Matt Bemrose (Curl Curl, NSW) in the dying seconds.“I don’t know what to say,” Atcheson said after defeating Bemrose, Stephen Walsh (Lennox Head, NSW) and Trevor Tripcony (Sunshine Coast, QLD) in the all-star final.… Read the rest

Acapulco Mexico announced 3 REVOLCADERO HISTORICO 2009.

May compete all children and young people who so wish, of any nationality, aged 6 to 17 years (must submit copy of your birth certificate), pay their registration and responsive record signed by a parent or guardian.

Registrations are open from the publication of this notice or information in cavernicolasurf@hotmail.com michasurf@hotmail.com and until 23 October 6 to 9 pm, Beach Revolcadero in Micha Surfboards.Categories:

A shortboard Child (6 to 8 years)
Shortboard Child B (9 to 11)
Short board (12 to 14 years)
Shortboard youth (15 to 17 years)
Women’s shortboard (unique, up to 17 years)

* In the category A, may be assisted by an adult in the water.

Awards: Surfboards, trophies and gifts from sponsors. Certificates to all participants.

The judges will be appointed by the Organizing Committee will be final and Decision Making.… Read the rest

Surfers Can Save When Flying Abroad With Their Boards

Surfers planning to take their surf boards on holiday can often be faced with extra costs when it comes to check-in at the airport. APH (Airport Parking and Hotels) has recently carried out thorough research into every major airline flying out of the UK, revealing the excess baggage charges that surfers could be faced with before they fly.

As the research shows, extra costs can vary wildly from airline to airline and there are also many specific policies that relate to surfing equipment. Some holiday makers may find that getting a great deal on a flight can become a false economy if they want to take their surfboard with them. Worse still, the airline might simply refuse to take any surfboards as luggage.One of the best airlines for surfers is Virgin Atlantic, who will carry boards in addition to your free baggage allowance at no extra charge.… Read the rest

Video of the building solid southwest swell that would later claim the life of a bodysurfer when he was tragically pushed towards the rocks by a giant 10-wave set.

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