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Carissa Moore Claims 2011 Roxy Pro Gold Coast

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover
ASP World Title Event No. 1 of 11
Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover
ASP Women’s World Title Event No. 1 of 7
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
February 26 – March 9, 2011

Carissa Moore Claims 2011 Roxy Pro Gold Coast, Takes ASP Women’s World Title Rankings Lead

Carissa Moore
Pictured: Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, is your 2011 Roxy Pro Gold Coast champion!

Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ

SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, March 8, 2011) – Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, has taken out the opening event of the 2011 ASP Women’s World Title season, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover, in an electric final over Tyler Wright (AUS), 16.

The primary venue of Snapper Rocks produced the goods for the final day of women’s competition, as the world’s best female surfers collectively announced a new standard of high-performance surfing.… Read the rest

BILLABONG XXL GLOBAL BIG WAVE AWARDS UPDATE

BILLABONG XXL GLOBAL BIG WAVE AWARDS UPDATE!

• EUROPEAN ENTRIES ROCK THE BILLABONG XXL BIG WAVE AWARDS
• AWARDS CEREMONY SET FOR APRIL 29 IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
• “XXL EXPERIENCE” IN SANTA CRUZ AT SACRED CRAFT SURFBOARD
SHOW TO SHOWCASE THE BOARDS THAT MADE BIG WAVE HISTORY
• TOYOTA AND CONTOUR ANNOUNCED AS EVENT SPONSORS

NEWPORT BEACH – (February 18, 2011) – With the competition window of the 11th Annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards fueled by Monster Energy closing in just over a month, a stunning list of new developments have supercharged the event like never before.Benjamin Sanchis’ recent huge wave at Belharra, France:

The groundbreaking contest (often referred to as the Oscars of big wave surfing) honors the brave watermen (and women) who have taken on the greatest waves of the last year at any break anywhere in the world, based on the photographic evidence.… Read the rest

10X ASP World Champ Kelly Slater Claims 46th Elite Tour Win at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover
ASP World Title Event No. 1 of 11
Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover
ASP Women’s World Title Event No. 1 of 7
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
February 26 – March 9, 2011

10X ASP World Champ Kelly Slater Claims 46th Elite Tour Win at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Kelly Slater
Pictured: Kelly Slater (USA), 39, reigning 10-time ASP World Champion, has taken out the opening event of the 2011 ASP World Title season, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.

Credit: © ASP / ROBERTSON

SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, March 9, 2011) – Reigning 10-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has secured his 46th elite tour win today, defeating defending event champion Taj Burrow (AUS), 32, to claim the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.The opening event of the 2011 ASP World Title season, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast showcased the incredible depth of talent in the current ASP Top 34, but the victory went to the iconic Floridian.… Read the rest

The First World Surfing Reserve at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach

Malibu World Surfing Reserve to be Inaugurated on Saturday October 9
October 9 events to dedicate and celebrate the first World Surfing Reserve at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach

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October 8, 2010 – The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to partner with Save the Waves Coalition as they dedicate Malibu’s Surfrider Beach as the inaugural World Surfing Reserve on Saturday, October 9, 2010.

ISA President and Save the Waves Board Member , Fernando Aguerre said, “For the International Surfing Association, Surfing’s World Governing Authority, the World Surfing Reserves Program is a key, essential initiative that goes hand in hand with the health of our sport. There’s no surfing if there’re no waves.“Protecting waves is a fundamental role for surfers. October 9th, 2010 is a date that will be remembered and celebrated in the future as the foundational moment in the history of surfing for the preservation of the beach culture and coastal environment.… Read the rest

Official Lineup Determined; Will Include Nine-Time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater

Fearless Group of 24 Big Wave Surfers to Compete in Inaugural
“The Jay at Maverick’s Big Wave Invitational”

Official Lineup Determined; Will Include Nine-Time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater

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HALF MOON BAY, CALIF.– The HMB Surf Group Inc., which consists of a group of Maverick’s competitors, community members, long-time event coordinators and sponsors, today announced the official competitor lineup for the inaugural “The Jay at Maverick’s Big Wave Invitational.”

The 24 invitees consist of surfers from all over California – including several locals – as well as Hawaii, Florida and other parts of the world. Also making the cut is nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater who just a week ago confirmed his interest in returning to Maverick’s to compete, nearly 10 years after his one and only appearance to the event to date.This season’s Maverick’s competitor lineup, voted on by all former Maverick’s competitors, includes:

Chris Bertish (South Africa) Shane Desmond (Santa Cruz)
Anthony Tashnick (Santa Cruz) Kenny Collins (Santa Cruz)
Dave Wassel (Hawaii) Carlos Burle (Brazil)
Grant Baker (South Africa) Alex Martins (San Francisco)
Peter Mel (Santa Cruz) Grant Washburn (San Francisco)
Ryan Seelbach (San Francisco) Darryl Virostko (Santa Cruz)
Greg Long (San Clemente) Zack Wormhoudt (Santa Cruz)
Mark Healey (Hawaii) Shawn Dollar (Santa Cruz)
Ryan Augenstein (Santa Cruz) Shane Dorian (Hawaii)
Rusty Long (San Clemente) Tyler Smith (Santa Cruz)
Nathan Fletcher (Hawaii) Matt Ambrose (Pacifica)
Kelly Slater (Florida) Jamie Sterling (Hawaii)

“This lineup includes the world’s best Big Wave surfers.… Read the rest