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Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach Round 1 ON at 8am

Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach pres. by Ford Fiesta
Stop No. 2 of 9 on the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres. by SNICKERS
Stop No. 2 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour
Bells Beach, Torquay, Victoria, Australia
March 30 – April 10, 2010

Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach Round 1 ON at 8am


Pictured: Silvana Lima (BRA), 25, defending Rip Curl Women’s Pro winner and 2009 ASP Women’s World Runner-Up, will kick off her Bells Beach title defence today with Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Fiesta.
Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ

BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, March 30, 2010) – Round 1 of the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Fiesta will commence this morning at 8am.The second stop on the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach awoke to clean two-to-thee foot (1 metre) waves on offer this morning and will see the ASP Top 17 sink their respective fangs in on the opening day of competition.… Read the rest

Surfing’s Top Big Wave Event Prepares for Annual Awards Ceremony

NOMINEES REVEALED FOR 2010 BILLABONG XXL GLOBAL BIG WAVE AWARDS

The Biggest Waves and Best Rides from Around the World Vie for $130,000 as
Surfing’s Top Big Wave Event Prepares for Annual Awards Ceremony on April 23

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — (APRIL 2, 2010) — The finalists for the 2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy were announced today in the wake of one of the greatest years in surfing history. Following 12 months of enormous swell events from South Africa to Hawaii to Australia to California to Mexico to Tahiti and beyond, over 1000 entered images have been distilled down to this year’s elite nominations. Video and still images of all the top rides are now available for viewing on the updated event website at BillabongXXL.com.The winners will be announced on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the tenth-annual invitation-only awards gala at the Grove Theater in Anaheim, California in front of 2,250 surf world VIPs.… Read the rest

New surf camp at G-LAND, Indonesia

We have a confirmed the soft opening of a new surf camp to be trading as the TIGER CAMP located in G-land East Java on the 1st of May and welcome any/all expats/visitors who would like an affordable short surfing break.

As we say it’s a soft opening and the camp only has room for 22 guests and have had quite a few confirmations already, so be quick to enjoy a pleasurable cost efficient short break whilst enjoying brand new facilities.We are including free return speed boat transfers Bali – G-land – Bali for this opening with losman style rooms priced at US$350 for 7days/nights twin share with communal bathrooms and US$450 for private bungalows with ensuites.

All meals and non alcoholic drinks are included in this price as is a daily ration of Bintangs.

Any expats/visitors who may be interested please call 62 361 286831 or email Matt on matt@migrationconsultants.net.au.… Read the rest

Sunset Beach Pro – Stand Up Paddle Contest

Sunset Beach Pro – Stand Up Paddle Contest Day 2: Big Wednesday
By: Waterman League
Thursday, 11 February 2010

Big Wednesday…..the day was certainly true to the forecast, as we were greeted by 12 – 15 ft solid west swell this morning at Sunset Beach for the 2nd day of the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Red Nose, the first stop on the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. Stand Up World Tour officials monitored the conditions from daybreak until the judges meeting to assess the viability of putting the athletes out there in what was definitely ridable, but, without doubt, extremely challenging conditions.After consulting the advisory board and the riders committee, it was decided to go for it: the goal with the Stand Up World Tour is to showcase the outer limits of the sport and the most visually dynamic and exciting action possible….what… Read the rest

The Biggest Waves Ever Surfed In A Contest – 2.13.10

The Biggest Waves Ever Surfed In A Contest – 2.13.10


(Surfer: Zach Wormhoudt / Photo: Don Montgomery)

What the surfers are saying about it…

“It was an honor just to be here today and paddle out with these other guys.
I flew 36 hours to be here, and this has been a dream come true.” – Chris Bertish, 09/10 Champion
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“The entire book of big wave surfing was re-written today.” – Greg Long
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“These were definitely the biggest waves I have ever paddled into.” – Shane Desmond
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“No excuses on a day like today, it was perfect. Whatever you wanted, you could take.” – Anthony Tashnick
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“It was undoubtedly the largest surf any paddle-in contest has ever seen.” – Dave Wassel
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“There is such a brotherhood in the lineup. These people are my family.” – Carlos Burle
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“Today took big-wave surfing to another notch.”… Read the rest