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British Bodyboard Club 2010 Tour Announced

British Bodyboard Club 2010 Tour Announced
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 9:09:00 PM

British Bodyboard Club announce mini-tour to decide British Champion.
The British Bodyboard Club are set to launch a tour of 4 events to decide the 2010 Open Champion it was announced today.

Chairman Rich Hall said “the concept of deciding the British Champion via a series of events rather than a single one has been in discussion for some time”.

He continued “the BSA has given us the freedom to explore the options and are quite happy to support us in this; so we’re going to progress the idea this year”.

The 4 proposed events are:
The Sorted Surf Reef competition at Boscombe on March 20-21,
The Tolcarne Wedge Air Jam in July/August
The Greenaway Pro in St Ives in September
The British Nationals at Porthtowan in September/October.Rich said “we’re going to be teaming up with other organisations and/or competitions initially for 2 of the events; but will be providing the judges and backup to ‘sanction’ those competitions.… Read the rest

O’Brien Wins ASP WQS 5-Star Volcom Pipeline Pro

O’Brien Wins ASP WQS 5-Star Volcom Pipeline Pro

PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Monday, February 1, 2010) – Prayers, plundered surfboards and Pipeline perfection were the order of the final day of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star Volcom Pipeline Pro, and local boy Jamie O’Brien avoided the drama to walk away with the win.

O’Brien, 26, clinched his third Pipeline Pro title today to take home $16,000 and 2,000 ASP WQS ratings points. Surf for the final day was in the range of 10-15-foot wave face heights.

Australian pair Anthony Walsh and Mark Mathews were second and third respectively in the final, both breaking surfboards and forced to swim to the beach during the 45-minute bout. Fourth place was Hawaii’s Danny Fuller, who posted the day’s only perfect 10 during his semi-final heat but was unable to exit several deep tubes in the final that might have scored the same.… Read the rest

Rodrigo Sphaier Wins Huanchaco Longboard Pro Peru 2010

Rodrigo Sphaier Wins Huanchaco Longboard Pro Peru 2010
HUANCHACO, Peru (Sunday, January 31, 2010) – After an intense Final heat, Rodrigo Sphaier (BRA) conquers Piccolo Clemente (PER) and wins the title of Champion of the ASP LQS 6-Star Huanchaco Pro Peru 2010.

After four days of great surfing, Peru and Brazil found their way to the Final. Rodrigo Shepier and Piccolo Clemente gave it their all during the 35-minute Final, but in the end, the Brazilian found his way to the win and US$8,000 richer and the bearer of the title of champion.


Burning Semifinals

The final day of the Huanchaco Longboard Pro Peru 2010 opened in less than ideal conditions. The waves had ped slightly from previous days, however that simply upped the competition for the remaining heats- four semifinals, all coming down to one spectacular final heat.Since the initial second, a hightend emotion could be felt on the beach.… Read the rest

Young great white sharks possible culprit in fatal Fla. shark attack on kiteboard surfer, researcher says

STUART — The research scientist who matched tiger shark teeth to bite wounds during an autopsy of the Treasure Coast’s only other shark fatality says young great white sharks — the fish of ‘Jaws’Kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks notoriety — are among suspects in Wednesday’s fatal attack off Stuart’s coast.

A 38-year-old kiteboard surfer, Stephen Howard Schafer, 38, of Stuart was attacked by sharks Wednesday afternoon and died from his injuries, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fanning and Parkinson Lead World’s Best into 2010 at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast pres. by Land Rover
Stop No. 1 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour
Roxy Pro Gold Coast
Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia

February 27 – March 10,2010

Fanning and Parkinson Lead World’s Best into 2010 at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast


Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, reigning two-time ASP World Champion, gears up for another assault on the world’s best surfers at the opening event of the 2010 ASP Dream Tour season, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast pres. by Land Rover. Credit: © ASP / SCHOLTZ

COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, February 16, 2010) – The 2010 ASP World Tour season is just weeks from commencing with the world’s best surfers descending upon the idyllic coastal town of Coolangatta for the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.

The opening event on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast will be the first time such an assemblage of talent has congregated since December, and this year’s ASP Top 45 are led by two of the region’s finest.… Read the rest