Tag: Surfing News Archive

27th December 2005, posted by SWD

more photos of the remembrance day www.saltwater-dreaming.com/gallery

[i]On the 26th of December 2005, many areas in Thailand stopped for a few minutes of silence in memory of those who were lost in the giant tsunami waves 1 year ago. One of the major memorials was in Patong where approximately 2000 people gathered for an emotional remembrance of there loved ones.[/i]On the 26th of December 2005, many areas in Thailand stopped for a few minutes of silence in memory of those who were lost in the giant tsunami waves 1 year ago. One of the major memorials was in Patong where approximately 2000 people gathered for an emotional remembrance of there loved ones. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended the ceremonies in Kamala and Patong, altogether there were 6 official memorial ceremonies in southern Thailand.

At Loma park on Patong’s foreshores people signed remembrance books which were placed around the park and laid wreaths and white roses at the base of a remembrance shrine.… Read the rest

[i]IBA Women’s World Tour

Photo courtesy of www.ibatour.com

The Human Pro Women’s World Tour contest goes off, and two world champions are crowned!!!
Held in Port Macquarie on Dec 16th and 17th, and coinciding with the Australasian Bodyboarding Titles, the Human Pro had $5000US up for grabs, and 500 points to the winner, making it the biggest WWT contest ever held in Australia. [/i]16 Australian and New Zealand girls battled for the title in fun 2-3ft wedgy waves at the Breakwall on Town Beach. The weather was beautiful, the vibe was great, and the girls were RIPPING! The level of girls surfing has really picked up, every heat was close.

Even the younger girls were ! really pushing the limits. Grommets -Paige Gregory, Laura Verjbitsky, Lauren Williams, Bree Iskov, and Junior women’s Australian title winner, 15 year old Kaitlin Murphy, entered the event and put up a good fight against the more experienced girls.… Read the rest

[i]Saturday 31 December, 2005
Narrabeen Beach, Sydney, Australia (31 December 2005 – 8 January 2006)

THE ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) PREMIER JUNIOR EVENT

Contest Director Luke Egan
Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com

Organisers of the Billabong World Junior Championships have placed the VZ Trials have opted to put a hold on an early start but will look at kicking off the event at around 11am (local time) today.

With conditions looking to improve toward the afternoon, Contest Director Luke Egan opted to wait before sending the first batch of youngsters out into the Narrabeen lineup.

The VZ Trials are an integral part of the event as they give two competitors the opportunity to join the elite pack already slotted into the main draw. The field will be narrowed down from 16 and there is approximately three hours of surfing.

Billabong will be hosting a full live webcast of the trials from 11am also.… Read the rest

[i]Sunday 1 January, 2006
Narrabeen Beach, Sydney, Australia

BILLABONG WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
(31 December 2005 – 8 January 2006)

THE ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) PREMIER JUNIOR EVENT

Hawaiian Kai Barger boosting his way into round three of the Billabong World Junior Championships.
Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com

While the temperature soared at Narrabeen Beach, Sydney, Australia, the waves arrived and the surfing in the Billabong World Junior Championships was simply top notch.

In the one metre (three foot) conditions fanned by a strong offshore wind, competitors blazed on the consistent left hand breaking waves with numerous competitors scoring rides in the excellent category.[/i]Showing nothing but true professionalism beyond his years (all competitors are under 21 years of age) was Brazilian Jean da Silva who at the time of going to press was holding onto the highest heat score of the day with a 16.67 out of a possible 20.… Read the rest