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Quiksilver and Phuket Boardriders Club visit the Phuket Governor

Quiksilver and Phuket Boardriders Club visit the Phuket Governor

In preparation for the upcoming Thailand Surf Series (TSS) sponsored by Quiksilver, Australian surf legend Jake Paterson and Quiksilver Southeast Asia CEO Paul ‘Hutty’ Hutson visited Phuket to inspect venues and tour with the Phuket Boardriders Club. Their whirl-wind two-day itinerary included meetings with Phuket Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop and Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukban.It was a great honor for Phuket surfers to share quality time with pro surfing legend and world traveler Jake ‘the Snake’ Paterson, winner of such prestigious surfing events as the 1996 and 2002 WQS Tour, the 1998 Pipeline Masters, and one after the other wins in 2000 and 2001 at Jeffrey’s Bay South Africa.

In 2003 he won the Rip Curl Cup at Sunset Beach. Currently living in Bali and working as a sports marketing rep for Quiksilver, Paterson originally hails from the wave-lashed shores of Western Australia, where he mastered all types of surf in his youth, from sparkling-clear beach breaks to barreling reef breaks and points.… Read the rest

IBA World Tour 2009 Calendar

IBA World Tour 2009 Calendar

Saturday, 07 February 2009 21:18

Its been a tricky start to the year for the promoters in the first semester with new rules and regulations to follow as well as increased prize-money for both Men & Women.

Remember that events are only 100% confirmed once the sanction fee is received 3 months prior to the competition.

With that in mind here is 2009…

A PDF version will be out this week in the download section and this will feature points and prizemoney for all events…

 IBA Tour 2009 proposed dates
WMT & WWT

EventLocationDate
Turbo Pipe proPipeline, Oahu
(WMT Grand Slam) 		Feb 17th – 27th
Pipeline Women’s ProPipeline, Oahu
(WWT Grand Slam)		March 31st – April 14th
Katherine MeloSanta Catarina
(WWT Grand Slam)		April  21st  – 26th
Bahia Pro Salvadore, Brazil April 28th  –  May 3rd
SIC TrialsCronulla Point, NSW July 3,4 & 5th
Shark Island ProShark Island Australia
(WMT Grand Slam)		July 6th  – 26th (TBC)
Arica ProEl Gringo, Chile’
(WMT Grand Slam)		July 29th   – Aug 10th
Viana ProMariana Beach, VianaAug 12th – 16th  
SopelanaSopelana, SpainAug 18th – 23rd
SintraPraia Grande’, Portugal
(WMT  / WWT Grand Slam)		August 25th – 30th
FerrolDoninios Beach, SpainSept 2nd – 6th
Peniche’ ProSupertubos, PortugalSept 9th – 13th TBC
Rio BB ProCopacobana, Brazil October 8th – 11th TBC
Miss Rio ProVatijuca Beach, BrazilOctober 15th – 18th TBC
BPFIsla De Margarita, VNZ Oct 22nd – 25th
Nazare’ Nazare’, Portugal    Nov 1st  – 8th TBC
AçorezAzores Islands, Portugal Nov 10th – 15th TBC
Milkshakes Pro Australia (WWT only) Nov 13th – 15th TBC
TenerifeLos Americas, TenerifeNov 23rd – 29th
ConfitalEl Confital, Gran Canaria
(WMT  / WWT Grand Slam)		Dec  3rd – 12th

www.ibaworldtour.com

Culturalization Pipeline Tidal 9 Women’s Pro

March 29, 2009

Surf, Sun, and Open Spaces, The Historic
Culturalization Pipeline Tidal 9 Women’s Pro


http://www.culturalization.com/

What: A historic surfing tournment at the famous Banzai Pipeline. Featuring top-rated women shortboarders, longboarders, bodyboarders and stand-up paddle expression session.

When: March 31 – April 14 2009, the best 3 days of surf. Opening prayer 7:30 am March 31, Ehukai Beach Park. After Party TBA.

Where: Pipeline surf break on Oahu’s North Shore, Ehukai Beach Park. Meeting place Breakers Restaurant, Haleiwa.

Why: To benefit the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i and the ‘greening’ of their Camp Paumalu` on Oahu’s North Shore.

Women’s Bodyboarding Celebrates 20 Years at Pipeline This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Women’s Pipeline Pro. The Women’s Pipeline Pro has welcomed hundreds of women competitors throughout the years and is considered one of the ultimate women’s pro surf events.About Our Sponsor

This surfing event is sponsored by Culturalization as part of it’s outreach program into the North Shore Community.… Read the rest

Slater Posts Perfect Ten to Top Off Amazing Day of Action at the Boost Mobile Pro

Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley

Stop No. 7 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Lower Trestles, California, USA

September 7-13, 2008

Slater Posts Perfect Ten to Top Off Amazing Day of Action at the Boost Mobile Pro

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008) – The standard of surfing at the Boost Mobile Pro pres. by Hurley was nothing short of electrifying today, but per usual, it was eight-time ASP World Champion and ratings leader Kelly Slater (USA) who stole the show.

With a 9.17 and 9.60 in his Round 4 scoreline, Slater had opponent Kieren Perrow (AUS) needing a combination of scores to beat him with half the heat to go. Still, with 20 seconds remaining, Slater pulled out all the stops and stamped his authority on the heat by posting the first and only perfect 10 of the event thus far.“I’m… Read the rest

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Mancora, Piura Peru

November 3 – 8, 2008

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the ASP Women’s World Tour after defending her Peruvian event title today against Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the 2008 Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl.

PISCINA, Peru (Tuesday, November 4, 2008) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion and defending event champion, collected her second consecutive win in Peru today, defeating Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl as well as the ratings lead on the ASP Women’s World Tour.Event No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres.… Read the rest