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Sofia Mulanovich Claims Movistar Peru Classic pres. By Rip Curl

Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Lobitos, Piura/Peru
November 3 – 8, 2009

Sofia Mulanovich Claims Movistar Peru Classic pres. By Rip Curl


Pictured: Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 26, former ASP Women’s World Champion (2004) and current ASP Women’s World No. 3, has won the Movistar Peru Classic pres. by Rip Curl in front of a capacity crowd at Lobitos. Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROWLAND via GETTY IMAGES

LOBITOS, Piura/Peru (Sunday, November 8, 2009) – Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 26, has taken out the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl over reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and two-time defending event winner in Peru, Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21.

Event No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Movistar Peru Classic culminated in offshore three-to-four foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at Lobitos today, and delivered all the drama and action the fans had been waiting for.… Read the rest

Irish surfer’s body recovered

Irish surfer’s body recovered

SASJKIA OTTO

The body of Irishman Michael O’Brien has been recovered off the coast of Thailand.

Mr O’Brien (24), from Templeogue in Dublin, went missing last Tuesday when he went surfing around Koh Pahngan island.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed his body was recovered on Saturday.

A spokesman said: “The department has been providing consular assistance through our consulate in Bangkok and their embassy in Malaysia to his family.”

ASP Women’s World Title Possibilities Heading into Vans Triple Crown

ASP Women’s World Tour
2010

ASP Women’s World Title Possibilities Heading into Vans Triple Crown


Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current ASP Women’s World No. 1, leads the charge in the hunt for the 2009 ASP Women’s World Title. Credit: © ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES

COOLANGATTA, Australia (Thursday, November 17, 2009) – With the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour coming into the business end of the season in Hawaii, all eyes are on the race for the ASP Women’s World Title.

At present, six surfers remain in contention for the crown:

1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion

2 – Silvana Lima (BRA), 25, 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour Runner-Up

3 – Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 26, former ASP Women’s World Champion (2004)

4 – Coco Ho (HAW), 18, 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour Rookie

5 – Chelsea Hedges (AUS), 26, former ASP Women’s World Champion (2005)

6 – Melanie Bartels (HAW), 27, standout heavy water performerGilmore can secure her third consecutive ASP Women’s World Title at the upcoming Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, should she make the final and the following scenarios unfold:

– If Gilmore wins Sunset, Lima needs a 2nd and Mulanovich is out.… Read the rest

Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Announces Invitees and Alternates

ASP Specialty Events
2009

Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Announces Invitees and Alternates


Pictured: The invitees for the 2009 Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau event have been announced.

WAIMEA, Oahu/Hawaii (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) – Quiksilver.com/Eddie launches today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy. The ASP sanctioned event will be held on one day, between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010, when waves exceed the 20‐foot minimum threshold and Invitees contend for the $98K prize purse. The traditional opening ceremony honoring this silver anniversary will be one to remember, taking place at 2pm, December 3rd, 2009, at Waimea Bay.INVITEES
Andy Irons, Hawaii

Brian Keaulana, Hawaii

Brock Little, Hawaii

Bruce Irons, Hawaii

Carlos Burle, Brazil

Clyde Aikau, Hawaii

Darryl Virostko, California

Greg Long, California

Jamie O’Brien, Hawaii

Jamie Sterling, Hawaii

Kelly Slater, Florida

Keone Downing, Hawaii

Makuakai Rothman, Hawaii

Mark Healey, Hawaii

Michael Ho, Hawaii

Noah Johnson, Hawaii

Peter Mel, California

Reef McIntosh, Hawaii

Ross Clarke-Jones, Australia

Rusty Keaulana, Hawaii

Shane Dorian, Hawaii

Sunny Garcia, Hawaii

Titus Kinimaka, Hawaii

Tom Carroll, Australia

Grant “Twiggy” Baker, South Africa

Ibon Amatriain, Euskadi

Ramon Navarro, Chile

Takayuki Wakita, Japan

ALTERNATES
Kala Alexander, Hawaii – Aikau Family Pick

Pancho Sullivan, Hawaii

Garrett McNamara, Hawaii

Kohl Christensen, Hawaii

Dave Wassel, Hawaii

Keoni Watson, Hawaii

Nathan Fletcher, Hawaii

Ian Walsh, Hawaii

Danny Fuller, Hawaii

Kalani Chapman, Hawaii

Taylor Knox, California

Chava Greenlee, Hawaii

Jamie Mitchell, Australia

Myles Padaca, Hawaii

Tony Moniz, Hawaii

Darrick Doerner, Hawaii

Ken “Skin Dog” Collins, California

Ross Williams, Hawaii

Derek Ho, Hawaii

Paul Paterson, Australia

Anthony Tashnick, California

Koby Abberton, Australia

Laurent Pujol, France

Laurie Towner, Australia

HONORARY INVITEES
Mark Foo, Hawaii

Todd Chesser, Hawaii

Tiger Espere, Hawaii

Jay Moriarty, California

Peter Davi, California

Lester Falatea, Tahiti

Monster Energy will be presenting the Monster Drop Specialty Award for the surfer who makes the most critical drop and rides out of it during the event.… Read the rest

Rampaging Swells Force Second Lay Day for Gidget Pro Sunset Beach

Gidget Pro Sunset Beach
Stop No. 6 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Sunset Beach, Oahu/Hawaii
November 24 – 8, 2009

Rampaging Swells Force Second Lay Day for Gidget Pro Sunset Beach


Pictured: Massive swells have forced a lay day for the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach. Credit: © ASP/ CI/ CESTARI via GETTY IMAGES

SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Wednesday, November 25, 2009) – A massive swell in the 15–to-18-foot (5-6 metre) range has slammed in to Oahu’s North Shore and has forced event officials to call the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Event No. 7 of 8 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, off for today.“Of all the places in the world, this is one where you call a contest off because it’s ‘too big’ rather than ‘too small’,” Randy Rarick, Vans Triple Crown Contest Director, said. “We’ve got 15-to-18-foot surf conditions that are expected to build throughout the day, and it’s closing out Sunset Beach so obviously too big for competition.… Read the rest