Tag: Surfing News Archive

Sharks suddenly more conspicuous at Hawaii’s beaches

Sharks suddenly more conspicuous at Hawaii’s beaches
There’s no clear reason for increased sightings and attack, experts say

Photo: Shark attack survivor – Todd Murashige shows the size of the shark’s head, which he says was between 18 inches and 2 feet wide.

Advertiser Staff Writer

Sharks seem to be coming close to shore a lot lately.

For the past week, up to 15 large tiger sharks have lingered along five miles of the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, near the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, coming within 20 yards of shore.

Several beaches have been closed on O’ahu in the past two weeks because of sightings.

And a shark attacked a surfer Tuesday at a popular Ka’a’awa surf spot called Crouching Lion.There is no definitive reason why there are more sharks near shore, though experts suggest explanations ranging from shark mating season to clearer water — which increases shark sightings, even if there are no more sharks than usual.… Read the rest

Human Australasian Titles and Port Mac Pro

Human Australasian Titles and Port Mac Pro
Written by Terry McKenna
Monday, 15 September 2008

Human Australasian Titles and Human Port Mac Pro
Prize Money $ AUD 6, 000 Mens (4 Star) $AUD 2 000 Women’s (2 Star), $AUD 500 Drop Knee (1 Star)
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Monday, 15 September 2008 to Sunday, 21 September 2008

HEADLINE: AUSTRALASIA’S TOP BODYBOARDERS BACK IN PORT MAC

(Town Beach, Port Macquarie, NSW, Sunday September 14) For the fourth and final year the Human Australasian Titles and Human Port Mac Pro presented by QCD will be back in the Australian bodyboarding capital of Port Macquarie.The revamped 7 day event sees the best Australian and New Zealand bodyboarders, in both professional and amateur divisions, vying it out to be the 2008 champion in their respective divisions.

The event brings together over three hundred bodyboarders in what is best described as the largest bodyboarding festival in Australia.… Read the rest

NEW 2008 NMDSTOX RANGE

NEW 2008 NMDSTOX RANGE
NOW IN STORE

The fruit of the past 12 months of hard labour, this season’s range has been completely overhauled and fine-tuned for high performance bodyboarding. We’re proud to introduce NMD’s groundbreaking Hull Concave technology, with precision shaped bottom contours delivering increased board speed and drive, with vice-like rail tracking in the steepest waves. For experienced riders only, Hull Concaves are available on the Ben Player and Dave Winchester PP models, which also feature Ben and Dave’s all new signature deck contours for improved handgrip and body positioning. Hull Concaves are also featured on the 08 UNLTD.New seasons tees, rash vests, leashes and board bags will be landing later in the year. We will let you know when we take shipment of the gear so stay tuned to nmdstox.com for updates.

The new 2008 NMDStox range is available now at all good surfstores.… Read the rest

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Stop No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 10 – 18, 2008

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Pictured: Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, en route to her phenomenal victory at the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Wednesday, September 17, 2008) – Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, has won the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio, defeating fellow finalist Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, in rifling four foot (1.5 metre) barrels at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro today.

Event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Billabong Girls Pro Rio survived through a grueling five-day lay period to culminate in excellent conditions today, with the ASP Top 17 putting in some of the best performances in ASP history.Billabong… Read the rest

World Surfing Games are around the corner

World Surfing Games are around the corner

The ISA World Surfing Games, one of the most important surf competitions, are less than one month away. The host Portuguese beaches are already feeling the great spectacle that is soon to be: the ISA World Surfing Games that will happen from October 11-19 in the beautiful waves of Costa de Caparica.

Approximately 300 surfers from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Tahiti, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Uruguay and the host nation, Portugal, will dispute medals in the following categories:

-Open Men –four members per team-
-Open Women –two members per team-
-Bodyboard Men -two members per team-
-Bodyboard Women –one member per team
-Longboard – one member per team-An Olympic style spirit will be celebrated during a week-long competition.… Read the rest