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The Bodyboard Pro Festival Venezuela wraps up

Venezuela wraps up
Monday, 26 October 2009 00:05

Dave Hubbard takes it all

Dave Hubbard won the DK division and was crowned for the 4th time world champion. With 3 wins in 3 events, Dave had a 100% achievement this year. “I’m really happy to win all the 3 events that the DK division had. This was a very favorable year for the DK and I think that the division is gaining strength once more.” Said the champ

With small 3 feet waves, Jessica Becker won her 3rd event of the year (the others where Sopelana, Buzios and Isla de Margarita) and now goes to Canary Island very motivated. “I’m stoked to win in Isla. This is my second win here in Isla but this is more important than last year since I’m current in 3rd position and I have real chances of a world title.… Read the rest

Fanning Wins Hurley Pro Trestles, Claims US$105k and ASP World No. 2 Spot

Hurley Pro Trestles
Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Lower Trestles, California USA
September 13 – 19, 2009

Fanning Wins Hurley Pro Trestles, Claims US$105k and ASP World No. 2 Spot


Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007), has taken out the Hurley Pro Trestles, claiming the richest prize purse in surfing history, US $105,000.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROWLAND via GETTY IMAGES

LOWER TRESTLES, California (Saturday, September 19, 2009) – Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, former ASP World Champion (2007), has taken out the Hurley Pro Trestles, besting fellow Finalist Dane Reynolds (USA), 24, to claim the richest winner’s prize purse in surfing history, US$105,000.

Event No. 6 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Hurley Pro Trestles enjoyed rippable swell at the start of the waiting period before enduring three consecutive lay days to culminate in today’s marathon of barrier-breaking action.… Read the rest

Supertubos Pumps, Rip Curl Pro Search Champion Crowned Tomorrow

Rip Curl Pro Search
Stop No. 9 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search
Stop No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour
Peniche, Portugal
October 19 – October 30, 2009

Supertubos Pumps, Rip Curl Pro Search Champion Crowned Tomorrow


Pictured: Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, current ASP World No. 1, stormed past a rampaging Tim Reyes (USA), 27, to confirm his spot in tomorrow’s Semifinal against Owen Wright (AUS), 19. Wright, who suffered a ruptured eardrum in his Quarterfinal heat, has yet to confirm his attendance for the final day of competition.
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ CESTARI via GETTY IMAGES

SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Tuesday, October 27, 2009) – Solid six-to-eight foot (2 – 3 metre) barrels opened up Supertubos today as the Rip Curl Pro Search finally utilized its primary venue for some incendiary Round 3 and Quarterfinal action.… Read the rest

MASSIVE SOUTH AFRICAN WAVES ROCK THE 2010 BILLABONG XXL BIG WAVE AWARDS

MASSIVE SOUTH AFRICAN WAVES ROCK THE 2010 BILLABONG XXL BIG WAVE AWARDS;
GABEIRA RIDES BIGGEST EVER BY A WOMAN — BURLE, LONG & BAKER ALSO GO HUGE

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — (August 13, 2009) — A mad dash from their homes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town, South Africa paid off for Maya Gabeira and tow surfing partner Carlos Burle as they rode the biggest waves of the season at the notorious Dungeons break this week. Photos of the South American pair in action are now among the leading contenders in the Biggest Wave category of the 2010 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy. The entered images may be viewed at the event website at www.BillabongXXL.com.

Also captured challenging some massive walls at the infamously sharky break were Grant “Twiggy” Baker (Durban, South Africa), Andrew Marr (Cape Town, South Africa) and Greg Long (San Clemente, California, USA).… Read the rest

Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series Event #2,“King of the Jungle” at Kamala Beach Coming Up August 14-16

Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series Event #2,“King of the Jungle” at Kamala Beach Coming Up August 14-16

10 August 2009,

After a hugely successful start to the inaugural Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series 2009 with the Monsoon Riders event at Kalim Beach in Phuket Thailand over the weekend of June 12-14, the second event of the series named the King of the Jungle will spring into action on the weekend of August 14-16th at the scenic venue of Kamala Beach.

[url=http://www.saltwater-dreaming.com/Kamala.htm]Kamala Beach [/url] lies just north of the busy and action packed town of [url=http://www.saltwater-dreaming.com/patong.htm]Patong Beach[/url], and in stark contrast is a mellow fishing village situated in quiet bay ringed by a white sand beach and surrounded by green forested hills, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Phuket.This idyllic location will play host to between 80 and 100 surfers from Thailand and other parts of the world who will compete for money and prizes and enjoy the many activities in the area during and after the competition each day.… Read the rest