Tag: Surfing News Archive

MOVEMENT: BODYBOARDING MAG HITS USA SOILS

[i]EDJE Media Prepares for Launch of Movement Magazine US Edition in Spring 2006

Movement Magazine US Edition will serve as the “missing link” in American Bodyboarding media coverage left open by other publications.

Laguna Niguel, CA December 1, 2005 — Spring of 2006 EDJE Media(http://www.edjemedia.com) will be offering an American version of the prestigious Movement Magazine. The magazine will be available for the U.S market focusing on American bodyboarding.[/i]Movement magazine has become a dominant publication in Australia since it was started two years ago. “This has been a long awaited move for us” said Ben Player founder of the magazine, “We have been waiting for the right people to work with in America since we began and now all the pieces of the puzzle are complete”.

EDJE media joins forces with Movement Magazine in order to provide unparalleled editorial, and advertising content for the U.S… Read the rest

ROUND ONE SURFERS TURN UP THE HEAT IN BILLABONG WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

[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

RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS BRIEF HISTORY

[i]Friday 2 December, 2005
Pipeline, Ehukai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS
(8-20 December)

EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER’S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN’S WORLD TOUR


Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com

Steeped in tradition, the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters event has played host to many incredible battles. Many have been man against man, but most significantly the best have been man against ocean.

In its 35th anniversary year all and sundry are expecting the event to be the ultimate climax to a dramatic Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour season and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing – especially since the pressure cooker chase for the coveted world crown has already been won by Kelly Slater (USA).
[/i]Expect the likes of defending champ Jamie O’Brien (HAW) plus former winner Bruce Irons (HAW) to be standouts. Plus be prepared for Andy Irons (HAW) to come out all guns blazing as he seeks revenge on Slater for upsetting his 2005 world title campaign.… Read the rest

MOORE FIRES A WARNING SHOT AT AUSSIES IN THE BILLABONG WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

[i]Monday 2 January, 2006
Narrabeen Beach, Sydney, Australia

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


Laura Enever prepares for battle.
Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com

Pint-sized prodigy Carissa Moore from Hawaii had her older and more seasoned rivals rattled today at the Billabong World Junior Championships, after she put on a performance well beyond her tender age of 13.

Moore revelled in the one metre (three foot) conditions at Narrabeen Beach, Australia as she caught numerous right-hand breaking waves and executed top to bottom turns that scored her a total of 17.84 out of a possible 20. [/i]“I’m very excited to make the quarter finals,” said Moore who was modest and shy in front of the media swarm after her round three heat. “I found the conditions fun and I’m nervous about going up against girls like Jessi Miley-Dyer and Steph Gilmore but I’m more excited that I’m getting the chance and I’ll just try my best.”… Read the rest

IN MEMORY EVENCIO GARCIA BIBIANO

[i]Surfing Event, Playa Bonfil, Acapulco. 25, 26 y 27 November

The Surfing Association of the State of Guerrero (Asociacion de Surfing del Estado de Guerrero A. C.), in association with the Govement of the State of Guerrero, the Ministry of Tourism, the Acapulco Municipality and the private sector, presented a surfing event and contest at Playa Bonfil in Acapulco in memory of surfer and 1st National Surfing Champion in Petacalco, Gro., Evencio Garcia Bibiano, who 20 years ago disappeared on this same beach during a surfing competition.[/i]Playa Bonfil, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. With the participation of most of the best Mexican surfers, the Evencio Garcia Bibiano commemorative event was held on November 25 through 27, honoring Evencio and other now departed surfers from Guerrero, Alejandro Pérez, Pedro Torre, Oliver Rodríguez, Higinio Zúñiga, Miguel A. Sandoval, Jacinto Ramos, Javier Pichardo, Ricardo Pegueros, Fernando Rios, Valentín Osorio.… Read the rest