THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAII\u0092S WINTER SEASON<\/p>\n
Carlsbad, CA (November 23, 2008): The Reef Hawaiian Pro, the first stop in the 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, is set to ignite Hawaii\u0092s competitive season starting Nov. 12-23 at Ali\u0092i Beach located within Oahu\u0092s Haleiwa Beach Park. This 6-star prime WQS event plays a major role for a field of over 260 male and female, international surfers looking to take home vital ratings points for 2009 ASP World Tour qualification, massive bragging rights, and a prize purse worth up to $170,000.”The Reef Hawaiian Pro sets the tone for the rest of the Triple Crown events to follow,\u0094 says Randy Rarick, Director of the Vans Triple Crown. \u0093Both the Men and Women who do well at Haleiwa, put their stamp on the start of the North Shore competitive season and are destined to have their names etched in the record books. This is a \u0091make it or break it\u0092 event, particularly for those vying for World Championship Tour qualification and as such, nothing can be discounted. This is the one event that the best drama never stops unfolding!” <\/p>\n
With the 2008 ASP World Title already secured by 9 times World Champion Kelly Slater, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing has become center stage for the remainder of the 2008 professional surfing season. The North Shore of Hawaii will once again act as the ultimate proving ground for athletes looking to capture a major surfing title. The Reef Hawaiian Pro defending men\u0092s champion, Roy Powers, will be guarding his title against North Shore standouts such as Sunny Garcia, Bobby Martinez, Andy Irons, Mick Fanning and local boy, Sean Moody.<\/p>\n
On the women\u0092s side, the Reef Hawaiian Pro is the last WQS event and one of only three 6-star WQS events in 2008 making it a crucial event to gain points toward 2009 Women\u0092s ASP World Tour qualification. Defending champion and local North Shore resident Megan Abubo will look to protect her title by fending off female standouts Sofia Mulanovich, Stephenie Gilmore and local Melanie Bartels.<\/p>\n
It\u0092s hard to make it out to any major surfing event unless it\u0092s in your backyard, that\u0092s why Reef is putting a lot of emphasis on this year\u0092s Reef Hawaiian Pro through the event webcast. This year\u0092s webcast team consists of surfing personalities Dave Stansfield, Beau Hodge, Reef\u0092s own, Heath \u0091Nutty\u0092 Walker and round of 96 wildcard, Brad Gerlach. \u0093I’m excited to be competing in the Reef pro as I\u0092ve had success at Haleiwa in the past,\u0094 said Gerr. \u0093I’m also looking forward to analyzing the world\u0092s best surfers for the webcast. Hopefully we will get a pumping west swell!\u0094<\/p>\n
The Reef Hawaiian Pro micro-site can be found at Reef.com. Go there now to view general event info, photos, videos, athlete profiles and a chance to win a package of event merchandise along with a signed jersey from this year\u0092s champion. Reef will also be broadcasting the event via the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing website. Be sure to watch all the live Reef Hawaiian Pro action unfold from November 12-23, 2008.<\/p>\n
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VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler, Lee, Riders, The North Face, Vans, Reef, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, JanSport, Napapijri, Nautica, Kipling, John Varvatos, 7 For All Mankind\u00ae, lucy\u00ae, Majestic\u00ae , Lee Sport and Red Kap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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