Florence, currently in his rookie year on the ASP WCT, proved unstoppable on the final day of Billabong Rio Pro competition, topping prodigious Australian Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, and Josh Kerr (AUS), 27, on his way to triumph over Parkinson.
“This is the best feeling in the world,” Florence said. “I had that bad heat at Arpoador to start and we had a couple of lay days and I had to just sit and think about it. I can’t even believe this right now. I’m in shock. I was just sticking to my game plan and not thinking about the other guys. I’m so happy right now.”
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Tuesday, May 15, 2012) – The Billabong Rio Pro is back on in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the punchy beachbreak of Barra da Tijuca. Today’s schedule is expected to see the completion of Round 3 with Round 4 on standby.
The Billabong Rio Pro recommenced competition yesterday after a four-day holding period to complete Round 2 in thumping four-to-six foot (1.5 to 2 metre) conditions and while the swell has dropped overnight, the surf is still highly contestable today.
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Monday, May 14, 2012) – After a four-day break from competition, the Billabong Rio Pro launched back to action at the primary venue of Barra da Tijuca as world’s best surfers did battle in challenging four-to-six foot (1.5 – 2 metre) barrels at the primary venue.
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Monday, May 14, 2012) – After a four-day break from men’s competition, the Billabong Rio Pro is back on in four-to-six foot (1.5 to 2 metre) waves at the primary site of Barra Da Tijuca.
While the ASP Top 34 have had a hiatus from competition over the past days, the Billabong Women’s Rio Pro was completed yesterday, crowning Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 21, the 2012 champion.
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Sunday, May 13, 2012) – Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 21, has taken out the Billabong Women’s Rio Pro over Coco Ho (HAW), 21, by a score of 14.10 to 14.03 in peaky one-to-three foot (.5 metre) waves at the primary venue of Barra da Tijuca.
Event No. 5 of 7 on the 2012 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour, the Billabong Pro Rio culminated in a thrilling fashion this afternoon with both Fitzgibbons and Ho exchanging the Final’s lead multiple times before the hooter sounded..
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Saturday, May 12, 2012) – Semifinalists have been decided for the Billabong Women’s Rio Pro, Stop No. 5 of 7 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, as the world’s best female surfers made the most of the tricky one-to-two foot (0.5 metre) waves on offer at the primary site of Barra da Tijuca.
SAN CLEMENTE, California/USA (Saturday, May 12, 2012) – Courtney Conlogue (USA), 19, is building momentum amongst the world’s best women’s surfers. Currently rated No. 4 on the ASP WTC Rankings, Conlogue is fresh off of her maiden elite win at the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic and is leading compatriots Lakey Peterson (USA), 17, and Sage Erickson (USA), 20, among the ASP Top 17. SURFING Magazine caught up with Conlogue to see what she does when she’s not in the water. This… is their story…
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Saturday, May 12, 2012) – The Billabong Rio Pro women’s Round 3 action is on at the primary venue of Barra da Tijuca in clean one-to-two foot (.5 metre) waves with the remainder of the event on standby.
Stop No. 3 on the Men’s ASP World Championship Tour and No. 5 for the women, the Billabong Rio Pro ran Round 1 of men’s competition and Rounds 1 and 2 of women’s action at the backup location of Arpoador and has relocated to the primary site for women’s Round 3.
BARRA DA TIJUCA , Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Friday, May 11, 2012) – For many touring professional surfers, a contest lay day presents the welcome opportunity to do some sightseeing or discover a new wave down the coast, but for two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, it’s the ideal opportunity to hang out with the local community and give back to the sport that has given him so much.
ARPOADOR, Rio de Janeiro / Brazil (Wednesday, May 9, 2012) – The opening day of the Billabong Rio Pro is ON in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Arpoador and today’s action is expected to see the completion of both men’s and women’s Round 1.
Stop No. 3 on the men’s ASP World Championship Tour and No. 5 of the women’s respectively, the Billabong Rio Pro will play a vital role in the 2012 ASP World Title Race.
BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Tuesday, May 8, 2012) – Kelly Slater (USA), 40, reigning 11-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1, has withdrawn from the Billabong Rio Pro following a heel injury sustained in Java.
LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Saturday, May 5, 2012) – Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, has taken out the ASP PRIME Nike Lowers Pro, defeating veteran campaigner Glenn Hall (IRL), 30, in two-to-four foot waves at Lower Trestles.
Medina got the best of an opening exchange against Hall and held the lead throughout the heat’s entirety, marking him as the second consecutive Brazilian to win the Nike Lowers Pro following Miguel Pupo’s (BRA), 20, win in 2011.
LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Friday, May 4, 2012) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Nike Lowers Pro saw the Quarterfinalists decided in glassy two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Lower Trestles with the remaining surfers consistently putting on amazing performances throughout the day.
LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Thursday, May 3, 2012) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Nike Lowers Pro returned to the fabled California pointbreak of Lower Trestles for the third consecutive day and saw young Brazilian talent Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, lead his fellow ASP World Championship Tour competitors in posting the day’s top scores.
LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Wednesday, May 2, 2012) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Nike Lowers Pro returned to the high-performance pointbreak of Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California in two-to-four foot waves today. In an event often dominated by aerials, today’s action saw power-surfers earn the day’s top scores amidst standout performances from an array of international competitors.
LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Tuesday, May 1, 2012) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Nike Lowers Pro kicked off in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Lower Trestles and saw shock Round 1 eliminations unfold alongside standout performances from several of the event’s top seeds.
LA SAUZAIE, Brétignolles-sur-Mer – FRANCE (Saturday, April 21, 2012) – Marlon Lipke (DEU) has won the 2012 ASP 3-Star Protest Vendee Pro in a close fought low scoring final in shifting 4-5Ft wind affected peaks progressing through the early rounds of competition to build momentum. Lipke eventually took out the Final heat of the day besting three hungry frenchman including 2011 ASP Europe Champion Romain Cloitre, powerhouse Joan Duru and the event overall standout Vincent Duvignac.
LA SAUZAIE, Brétignolles-sur-Mer – FRANCE (Friday, April 20, 2012) – The ASP 3-Star Protest Vendee Pro completed its second day of competition today which started at 9am this morning at the backup venue of Les Dunes. Conditions allowed the Top Seeds entering the competition in its third Round to display their fantastic abilities to the public’s eyes.
SYDNEY, New South Wales/Australia (Wednesday, April 18, 2012) – Kolohe Andino, Taj Burrow, Julian Wilson, Travis Logie, Mick Fanning, Dusty Payne, Brett Simpson – it’s an esteemed list of wave-riders and all have played a crucial part in the reigniting of Matt ‘Mayhem’ Biolis as a premiere shaper to the world’s best surfers. Biolis, whose Mayhem shapes gave rise to the …lost label and spawned the likes of international stylists Cory Lopez and Chris Ward in the early 1990′s, has been at the forefront of US surfboard building for the past two decades.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) – Brett Simpson (USA), 26, is currently amidst his third year among the world’s best surfers and is continually adding priceless knowledge while competing event-after-event on the ASP World Championship Tour. After a tough equal 25th place finish at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, Simpson rebounded at Bells, finishing equal 9th in a hard-fought Round 5 clash against Kai Otton (AUS), 32.
COOLANGATTA, QLD/AUS (Friday, April 13, 2012) – In the Final of the recent Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Kelly Slater (USA) landed a massive full rotation air-reverse. He threw down a similar air at last year’s Quiksilver Pro New York. Both waves were deemed 10-point-rides by the judging panel, but which was better?
Surfing Life Magazine have put together a clip comparing both waves. Have a look, and weigh in with your opinion.
Stop No. 3 of 7 on the 2012 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour, the Dow AgroSciences Pro is pivotal in the chase for the prestigious ASP Women’s World Title. In making the most of the epic conditions on offer, contest organisers ran through Rounds 2, 3 and half of Round 4, with competitors revelling in what was described at the best surf this event has seen in its three year history.
Craig Williamson, TSB Bank New Zealand Surf Festival Director is looking forward to a great day of surfing with fantastic conditions on offer at Taranaki today.
“We have classic conditions on offer at Taranki today,” Williamson said. “The athletes and officials are excited for today’s competition. We have clean waves and we’re looking to run two Rounds if conditions stay like they are. There are some great match-ups today with the young local girl, Gaby Sanson set to take on the reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, Carissa Moore.”
Wade Carmichael (AUS) not only won the event today, but he also took the lead on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series. This is Carmichael’s second win of year, and he’s confirmed his spot on the 2012 ASP World Junior Tour.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Sunday, April 1, 2012) – Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 20, has won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack’s Surfboards and hydrated by vitaminwater in wild 6-to-10 foot surf while Keanu Asing (Ewa Beach, HI), 18, took out the Vans Pro Junior.
Tamaroa McComb (PYF) easily advanced out of his Round of 32 heat today after posting a massive 17.00 (out of a possible 20) two-wave heat total. McComb was a late entry into this event, and is a threat to take the title after using his local knowledge and hometown crowd support to post a dominant performance.
“That was a really good heat for me,” McComb said. “I was really lucky to get some good waves, some perfect waves. There’s no pressure for me here, I’m just happy to be back in competition. The waves here are so good, I love surfing here.”
BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Saturday, March 31, 2012) – The world’s best surfers are descending upon the Australian state of Victoria for the second stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour season, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger, to be held from April 3 – 14, 2012.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Friday, March 30, 2012) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star Vans Pier Classic and Vans Pro Junior presented by Jack’s Surfboards and hydrated by Vitaminwater saw ideal four-to-six foot waves deliver throughout the day at Huntington Beach and ASP Pro Junior surfers were responsible for the highest scores.
Florence’s performance at this event will go down as one of the most dominant in the event’s history. Florence has collected five of the top ten single wave scores and the top thee two-wave heat totals thanks to his full repertoire. Florence defeated fellow Hawaiian Olamana Eleogram (HAW) in the Final by scoring two 9-point-rides, for mixing huge power gouges with technical aerials.
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), four-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current world No. 1, showed once again that she’s the one to beat after she posted a near perfect 18.87 (out of a possible 20) in her opening heat at the Telstra Drug Aware Pro today. Gilmore will now come up against Nikki Van Dijk (AUS) in the Quarterfinals most likely on Saturday.
LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Wednesday, March 21, 2012) – With a healthy amount of swell on tap for the opening days of the ASP PRIME Telstra Drug Aware Pro, many of the world’s best surfers have been hovering around Western Australia in search of waves while waiting to surf their heats. Since the main event is held at Margaret River, the infamous slab, The Box, is just across the channel from the contest site and the iconic Australian barrel has played host to a few all-star sessions already. ESPN chimed in on what’s been happening. This… is their story…
KINGSCLIFF/NSW (Wednesday 21st March, 2012) - Former ASP World Champion Harley Ingleby (AUS) has made a blistering start to the Australian Longboard Surfing Open presented by Surftech at Kingscliff, in northern New South Wales.
The prestigious event features both men’s and women’s Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) divisions with $20,000 total prize money.
Mick Fanning (AUS), two-time ASP World Champion, posted an impressive heat win this morning, and in the process notched the highest single wave score of the event so far – 9.70 (out of a possible 10).
Kelly Slater (USA), reigning 11 x ASP World Champion, had the crowd on the cliffs at Margaret River in awe as he paddled out for his first surf at this break in 12 months. Slater stayed busy catching a lot of waves, both lefts and rights and posted the day’s highest heat total – 16.60 (out of a possible 20).
SYDNEY, NSW/Australia (Monday, March 19, 2012) – Adrian Buchan (AUS), 29, has kicked off a solid start to his 2012 ASP World Title campaign, notching a 5th place finish at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast while matching Owen Wright (AUS), 22, as the top goofy-footer in the event. Following Snapper Rocks, Buchan skipped down to Merewether to compete in the ASP 6-Star Burton Toyota Pro to ignite a couple of lefthanders and while Buchan now has his eyes set on Bells, TRACKS Magazine caught up with Ace about his start to the year and being a goofy-footer on tour.
Nikki Van Dijk (AUS), the 17-year-old from Phillip Island, Victoria, started the day with a convincing heat win. Van Dijk carved up the Margaret River line-up to advance to the Round of 48, where she’ll face Malia Manuel (HAW), Ornella Pellizzari (ARG) and Suelen Naraisa (BRA).
“It’s pretty slow but there’s still waves out there,” Van Dijk said. “I’ve surfed out here a few times in the past. We had Aussie titles here a few year’s ago and I was here last year for the Drug Aware Pro. Margaret River is such a fun wave, I love how you can go left or right.”
During the Final Toledo was penalised with a priority interference after dropping in on Cardoso without holding priority. The surfer who has priority gets to take any wave of their choosing and has unconditional right of way on their chosen wave. Under ASP rules when a surfer receives a priority interference only one score is counted towards their heat total and their opponent counts two.
Fitzgibbons, runner-up to the 2011 ASP Women’s World Title has been a standout performer at Surfest all week, posting 4 of the top 10 single waves scores of the Hunter Ports Women’s Classic. In today’s Final Fitzgibbons was clinical in her attack, executing fins free turns, perfectly timed snaps and smooth carves.
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Jesse Mendes (BRA) took out an action packed Final over Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR). Boukhiam held the lead for the majority of the Final after scoring an 8.00 (out of a possible 10) on his opening ride. But Mendes never gave up and hunted down a nice looking wave with only a few minutes on the clock and proceeded to unleash a barrage of sharp power turns. He was rewarded with an 8.15, the highest single wave score of the Final, and enough to see him advance to first position and take the win.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida/USA (Saturday, March 10, 2012) – The ASP 1-Star DNA Energy Pro Junior presented by Western Atlantic Surf wrapped up the Quarterfinals in stormy two-to-four foot surf at New Smyrna Beach Florida and will crown a champion by tomorrow afternoon.
Stop No. 3 on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, the second annual DNA Energy Pro Junior’s ASP 1-Star status offers an ideal platform for young talent looking to establish a seed on the highly competitive regional circuit.
CAPBRETON, France (Tuesday, February 28, 2012) – The 2012 Protest Vendée Pro, an ASP Europe 3-Star event was just officially confirmed and will be running from April 19-22, 2012 as the season’s first event in Europe.
The Vendée region and particularly La Sauzaie has been hosting surfing events for more than two decades now and is renowned for its famous A-Frame reefbreak that can offer perfect conditions to both surfers and the audience with a very close lookout and an ‘arena’ setup for the public.
SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 29, 2012) – After four consecutive days of action, event organizers have opted for a lay day for the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover. The opening stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast has enjoyed non-stop action since the opening day of the waiting period, but onshore winds and a decreasing swell have forced event organizers to call competition off for the day.
Stop 1 of 7 on the elite ASP Women’s World Championship Tour, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast is always one of the most exciting events on tour as the girls get the chance put their full bag of tricks on display at one of the world’s most high performance waves.
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, the 4-times ASP Women’s World Champion came exploding out of the gates in her opening heat of 2012. The hometown favourite unleashed a barrage of powerful hacks that saw her earn a massive 9.00 (out of a possible 10).
SNAPPER ROCKS/QLD (24th February, 2012) – The Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover is poised for a blockbuster opening with wildcard Dane Reynolds to meet world No.2 Joel Parkinson.
Reynolds (USA) was given one of two wildcards to the event after deciding to sit out the ASP World Tour in 2012.
He is widely regarded as one of the most creative and talented surfers on the planet ensuring local favourite Parkinson has a major battle to open the event.
Parkinson and Reynolds will be joined by Adam Melling (Aus) in the fifth heat of Round 1.
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) – This Thursday, February 23, 2012, the world’s best surfers will exchange their ocean wear for formal wear as they attend surfing’s night of nights, the 2012 ASP World Surfing Awards. The Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre will play host once again to the gala event, with this year’s incarnation adding a number of dynamic new enhancements including headlining entertainment Wolfmother.
BALLITO, KwaZulu Natal/South Africa (Monday, February 20, 2012) – The Mr Price Pro Ballito will host the world’s finest surfers in the wave-rich KwaDukuza town through 2014, thanks to a three-year deal inked with the KwaDukuza municipality and ASP International.
The R1.9 Million ASP Prime event has grown from strength to strength at its Ballito home, entrenching itself into the hearts and minds of both surfers and spectators thanks to the unprecedented surf enjoyed during the event’s window over the past three years.
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Monday, February 20, 2012) – Kelly Slater (USA), 40, 11-time Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Champion, has categorically dominated the sport of surfing for the past two decades. The Floridian has collected an astounding 48 elite tour wins throughout his tenure amongst the world’s best surfers and holds virtually every record the surfing world has to offer.
The question on everyone’s mind at the moment is “will Kelly put in a full year at the elite level of competition to defend his throne?”
Matt Banting (AUS) went back-to-back at the Australian Open of Surfing after claiming the Pro Junior division title yesterday and today winning the blue ribbon ASP 6-Star division. Banting battled hard in the Final against American Evan Gieselman (USA), with both surfers going for broke in the small, but fun surf. The 17-year-old from Port Macquarie took to the air and landed some massive air-reverses that saw him post some big scores and claim the USD$25,000 1st prize and 3,500 ASP World Tour ratings points.
Matt Banting (AUS) continued his devastating run of form at the Australian Open Of Surfing today. In the morning in his ASP 6-Star Round of 16 heat he posted the highest heat total of the event thus far, a near perfect 19.33 (out of a possible 20). He then took out the Pro Junior Final over Tim Macdonald (AUS) thanks to his technical aerial game.
Matt Banting (AUS) is on fire this week at the Australian Open Of Surfing after advancing to the Final of the Pro Junior division on the weekend and today defeating ASP World Title Series surfers – Jordy Smith (ZAF) and Matt Wilkinson (AUS).
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Friday, February 17, 2012) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, is already an icon within the women’s sporting world after her short five-year tenure amongst the world’s best surfers. A four-time ASP Women’s World Champion, the young Gold Coaster has already scalped an incredible 18 elite tour events, including three at the opening event of the season, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.
Nat Young (USA) showed that despite the small conditions it’s still possible to earn some big scores after he posted the first perfect 10-point-ride of the Australian Open Of Surfing.
“That was the best wave I’ve had at Manly,” Young said. “I just made sure I didn’t fall because it was such a good wave and I didn’t want to ruin it. I just got here yesterday morning from Brazil and was jet-lagged all day. It was a mission to get here, but that heat was worth it, I’m glad to be here.”
Laura Enever (AUS) was looking like exiting the event with a 5th place finish in her Quarterfinal against Pauline Ado (FRA), she was left needing a decent score as the ocean went flat in the last five minutes. But Enever waited patiently and with a mere 14 seconds on the clock she stood up on a nice looking left-hander and launched into a series of sharp turns, easily netting the required score.
Eric Geiselman (USA) landed at Sydney airport this morning and two hours later was in a heat against 1999 ASP World Champion Mark Occhilupo (AUS). Geiselman didn’t let the jet-lag slow him down, the young Floridian won the closest heat of the day scoring a 13.90 (out of a possible 20) heat total, with Hawaiian Keala Naihe (HAW) finishing 2nd on 13.20 and Occy eliminated in 3rd place with 13.06.
SYDNEY, New South Wales/Australia (Tuesday, February 14, 2012) – Kai Otton (AUS), 32, is entering his sixth season on the ASP Dream Tour and, for the time being, is the only Sydney-based surfer amongst the world’s elite. For a town that has spawned the likes of Tom Carroll, Barton Lynch, Damien Hardman, Mark Occhilupo, amongst others, their numbers amongst the world’s finest have dwindled at the top of the sport and their campaigners have been whittled down to one: Kai Otton.
COOLANGATTA, QLD/AUS (Tuesday, 14th February, 2012) - Four-time ASP Women’s World Champion Lisa Andersen is throwing on the contest singlet and making a return to competition during The Moskova Trials for a spot in the Roxy Pro presented by Land Rover starting on the Gold Coast on 25th February.
The Moskova Trials will be held on 24th February and the winner will take her place in the main draw of the Roxy Pro.
Laura Enever (AUS), the Sydney Northern Beaches local showed that a six month break from competition hasn’t slowed her down, posting a massive 17.60 (out of a possible 20) in her opening heat of 2012. Enever finished 10th in the world in her rookie year competing for the ASP Women’s World Title last year, and has been working hard in the off season to improve on that for 2012.
Nikki Van Dijk (Phillip Island, VIC/AUS) advanced to the Final of the Australian Open Of Surfing Women’s Pro Junior today. Van Dijk scored a near perfect 9.80 (out of a possible 10) and back it up with an 8.35 to easily win her Semifinal over the current ASP World Junior Champion Leila Hurst (HAW) who finished equal 3rd.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Sunday, February 12, 2012) – In an all Queensland affair Sunshine Coast surfer Julian Wilson surfed a brilliant final calling on his refined aerial skills to win the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4 Star Men’s World Tour Breaka Burleigh Pro.
“It’s been an incredible event and I was so looking forward to surfing against any of these guys and we all met in the final which was perfect.”
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco/Brazil (Saturday, February, 11, 2012) – With consistent surfing throughout the event, Miguel Pupo (BRA), won the 26th annual ASP PRIME Hang Loose Pro Contest 2012 at Cacimba do Padre Beach, in Fernando de Noronha island, Pernambuco, Brazil. In an all-Brazilian Final, Pupo defeated Jean da Silva and took home the U$40,000 and 6,500 points to put him at the top of the ASP World Ranking 2012.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Saturday, February 11, 2012) – Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, has been a major player on the international surf stage since his debut in Quiksilver’s “Young Guns II” in 2006. The interim five years bore witness to the Sunshine Coast’s golden natural-footer ascending the professional ranks, release an award-winning profile video in “Scratching the Surface” and ink a major deal with Nike.
Wade Carmichael (Central Coast, NSW/AUS) is on a roll, fresh from a win at the Billabong World Junior Championships 2 weeks ago, he’s now come to the Australian Open Of Surfing Men’s Pro Junior and posted the highest wave score of the day a 9.00 (out of a possible 10).
In front of a large patriotic crowd, Fanning ‘s fast, fluid and powerful style was on display and he looks set for a big 2012 assault on the world title.
Fanning comprehensively defeated highly rated young Brazilian Peterson Crisanto on a scoreline of 14.40 to Crisanto on 12.90.
“I’ve had a bit of time off, missed Pipeline late last year and I’m injury free right now which is great” said Fanning.
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Friday, February 10, 2012) – Another day of incredible waves in the 3-5 foot range (1-1.5 meters) and sweltering temperatures greeted the privileged athletes competing in the ASP PRIME Hang Loose Pro Contest 2012 at Cacimba do Padre Beach, in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Three Brazilians and a Puerto Rican will contend tomorrow for the U$ 40,000 in prize money and take an early lead in the 2012 ASP World Ranking with the 6,500 points going towards the event winner.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Friday, February 10, 2012) –Santa Barbara native Lakey Peterson (USA), 17, has qualified for the ASP Women’s World Tour, placing the Californian’s name alongside the young international list of talent who are currently responsible for ushering women’s surfing to the next level. With the season opening Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover just weeks away from kickoff, the ASP caught up with Peterson to get her thoughts and expectations on her upcoming rookie year.
Josh Kerr (world number 8), Julian Wilson (world number 9), Bede Durbridge (world number 16) and Kieren Perrow (world number 15 ) all put the rash vest back on for the first time in 2012 and all advanced through their round four heats in the good clean 3 feet plus (1.5m) waves.
Perrow is fresh off the biggest win of his career at last December’s Pipeline Masters and he looked in superb touch posting a solid heat win over Portugal’s Vasco Ribeiro.
Perrow’s 15.43 heat score included one of the day’s top scoring rides of an 8.93.
After being absent from the international scene for a number of years the Australian Open Of Surfing will see competitive surfing return to Manly with style and flair. Manly hosted the world surfing titles in 1964 and since then has hosted an array of world-class surfing competitions, but it’s been a few years since an international event has been held at Manly and the Australian Open Of Surfing is sure to make an exciting return to one of Australia’s most famous beaches.
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Thursday, February 9, 2012) - Another day of epic conditions was on hand for the ASP PRIME Hang Loose Pro Contest 2012. To the delight of the competitors, barreling waves in the 6-8 foot range (2-2.5 meters) breaking in both directions produced the first 10-point rides of the event at Cacimba do Padre beach, in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Kolohe Andino (USA) was once again the standout performers of the day, posting the highest heat total of the event thus far 17.60 (out of a possible 20). The young Californian seemed at home in the fun surf at Burleigh Heads, unleashing carving turns and big airs.
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Wednesday, February 8, 2012) – Cacimba do Padre beach is known for its transparent water and barreling waves. Once again, it did not disappoint as new records were set by Chris Ward (USA) and Dion Atkinson (AUS) at the ASP PRIME Hang Loose Pro Contest 2012 on the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago.
Chris Friend (AUS) stamped his authority on this event posting two scores in the 8-point-range, earning the highest heat total of the event thus far. Friend picked off the best waves of the set and lit them up with a series of sharp turns and snaps.
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Tuesday, February 7, 2012) - Cacimba do Padre beach on the islands of Fernando de Noronha located 545 kilometers off the coast of Brazil is home to the ASP Prime Hang Loose Pro Contest. After a full week of poor conditions, sunny skies and a swell in the 4-6 foot range (1.5-2 meters) welcomed 96 of the world’s top surfers for the first ASP PRIME event of 2012.
CAPBRETON, France (Tuesday, February 7, 2012) - Medi Veminardi (REU) was crowned the 2011 ASP European Junior Champion and went on to finish at an excellent 3rd place in the Billabong World Junior Championships in Australia earlier this year.
The 21 year-old from Reunion Island will now be representing Europe on the International stage in an ever growing field of talent. We caught up with Medi in between events in Australia. Hi Medi, congratulations on your 3rd place in the World Juniors on the Gold Coast!
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (7th February, 2012)- A fit, well rested and relaxed Mick Fanning is poised to strike at the Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover starting on the Gold Coast on 25th February.
The two-time World Champion missed the season-ending Pipe Masters in 2011 because of a neck injury and burnout, but after an extended period away from the surf can’t wait for the World Tour’s opening event in his backyard at Snapper Rocks.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, 7 February, 2012) – It’s summertime and the world’s best surfers are headed down under for the prestigious Australian leg of the ASP World Tour, starting with the ASP 4-Star Breaka Burleigh Pro. Queensland’s current crop of surfing heroes including two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), Julian Wilson (AUS), Josh Kerr (AUS), Bede Durbidge (AUS) and Jay ‘Bottle’ Thompson will lead the local contingent in their first event of the 2012 season.
North Stradbroke Island, Queensland (Sunday 5th February, 2012) - PETERSON Crisanto (Brazil) has taken out the 2012 5-Star, AUD$30,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oakley Pro Junior in thrilling fashion defeating reigning Junior Series champion Thomas Woods (Burleigh Heads, Qld).
Epic one-metre, right-hand pointbreak waves again rolled through North Stradbroke Island’s Cylinders Beach, as last year’s event runner-up Crisanto went one better in 2012, winning a nail-biting 30-minute decider.
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND, Queensland/Aus (Saturday, 4th February, 2012) - After an action packed day at the 2012 5-Star, AUD$30,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oakley Pro Junior, eight surfers remain ahead of tomorrow’s final day.
Epic two-metre waves rolled through the right-hand pointbreak at Cylinders Beach, with the best junior surfers in the world, staking their claim for tomorrow’s title. Quarter Final 1 – Vasco Ribeiro (POR) vs. Peterson Crisanto (BRA)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Friday, February 3, 2012) – California standout Nathan Yeomans (San Clemente, CA), 30, put on a domineering performance at the ASP 5-Star Volcom Pipe Pro, battling through massive Pipeline conditions to finish 4th overall. Yeomans’ spot in the Final marked him as the last non-Hawaiian standing at one of the world’s most deadly waves.
SAN CLEMENTE, California/USA (Friday, February 3, 2012) – Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, built momentum amidst his first season on the ASP World Tour, establishing himself as a major threat at every event while taking out the coveted ASP Rookie of the Year Award to finish an impressive 9th overall. With a full season under his belt, the highly-praised Aussie will take the priceless experience gained throughout his rookie year into the 2012 and SURFER Magazine caught up with Wilson to get his thoughts on the year ahead. This… is their story…
CENTRAL COAST, New South Wales/Australia (Friday, February 3, 2012) – Adrian ‘Ace’ Buchan (AUS), 29, has been an elite ASP World Title competitor for six years now. He’s been a two-time Top 10 finisher, navigated injuries and scalped event titles. In addition to his impressive work in the water, Ace is also a regular contributor to the ASP Technical Committee as well as to several charity organizations in and around Australia. SurfingSays.com recently caught up with Adrian to see where his head is at heading into 2012. This…is their story…
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND, Queensland/Aus (Thursday, February 2, 2012) – Current U/18 Boys Australian Champion Eli Steele (Caloundra, Qld) and ASP Australasia Junior Men’s ratings leader Cooper Chapman (Narrabeen, NSW) both survived tough opening heats today, as the action continued on day-two of the 2012 5-Star, AUD$30,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oakley Pro Junior.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Wednesday, February 1, 2012) – Brett Simpson (USA), 27, has been building momentum throughout his experience among the world’s best surfers and with the 2012 season just around the corner, Simpson is about to embark on his third year on the ASP World Title Race. The Huntington Beach standout kicked off 2011 with a 5th at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and Simpo is fired up and ready to start his season in top form again.
CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Tuesday, January, 31, 2012) - The pristine islands and transparent barrels of Fernando de Noronha off the northeastern coast of Brazil will be home to the first ASP PRIME event of 2012 hosting the 26th annual Hang Loose Pro Contest. Held from February 7th until the 12th, 96 of the world’s best surfers from 16 different countries will be going after $250,000 dollars in prize money and crucial ASP ranking points for qualification onto the ASP Dream Tour.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 1, 2012) – The 2011 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Champion Taylor Jensen (USA) is heading to New Zealand to contest the Hyundai Tour this week for the first event of the Australasian ASP Longboard Qualifying Series. The Hyundai Tour event is being held at Sandy Bay, Whangarei from Friday this week and will run through to Waitangi Day on Monday (3 – 6 February).
Jensen confirmed his entry late last week and will travel from California to contest the ASP 1-Star rated event.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, 1 February, 2012) - The Australian Longboard Surfing Open has received a huge boost this week with NSW Dept of Sport and Recreation announcing that they will be getting behind the event. Following this came the exciting news that the Green Aussie Cleaner would become involved as the naming sponsor for the ASP LQS Men’s Division.
HONOLULU, Oahu/Hawaii (Wednesday, February 1, 2012) – Hawaii’s John John Florence created one of professional surfing’s most dramatic moments today to claim his second consecutive Volcom Pipe Pro title, completely flipping the table on former Pipe Pro champion Jamie O’Brien (Hawaii) in the final seconds. O’Brien had held the lead for 34 minutes and 45 seconds of the 35-minute final… and then it evaporated before his eyes.
NORTH SHORE, Oahu (February 1st, 2012): After a stellar day of competition yesterday, the swell is still 6-8 feet and pumping here at Pipeline this morning, and we are set to finish the last day of the 2012 Volcom Pipe Pro! We'll kick of today with heat #1 in the round of 32, and go all the way through to the final and crown a champion. The first heat starts at 8:00 am (HST) - Go here to watch it LIVE.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 1, 2012) – For the past 3 years Michel Bourez (PYF), 26, has been one of the standout performers at just about every stop on the elite ASP World Tour. The surfer known as ‘The Spartian’ has improved in leaps and bounds with every year he’s been on tour; in 2009 his rookie year he finished 21st, in 2010 11th and then last year 6th. We got in touch with Bourez while he was at home in Tahiti to congratulate him on the new addition to his family and talk about his goals for 2012.
HONOLULU, Oahu/Hawaii – (Tuesday, January 31, 2012) – He came to Hawaii looking to fulfill a childhood dream and humbly gain experience at the world’s most revered and feared surf spot: the Banzai Pipeline. But 20-year-old New York pro surfing rookie Balaram Stack scored one of surfing’s rarest waves: a perfect 10 on a fearsome day deemed only for warriors at the Volcom Pipe Pro. Fifteen-to-20 foot Pipe doled out its fair share of injuries, snapped surfboard and bruised pride today. No-one imagined that the kid from New York would steal the show, unscathed.
Bede's back and ready for 2012. How will Durbo rank against the world's best this season?
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, January 31, 2012) – It’s amazing what a bit of adversity can do…like motivating you for starters.
Last year was a rough one for me on the ASP Tour. I was carrying a few injuries and getting used to a life that completely changed for me and my wife in having our baby while also building our new house. It was a lot to juggle while trying to compete on a global tour.
Potential for a Dane Reynolds (USA), 26, and Kelly Slater (USA), 39, showdown at the opening event of the 2012 ASP World Title season, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Monday, January 30, 2012) – Dane Reynolds (USA), 26, may have failed to requalify for the ASP World Tour in 2012 but spectators will still get to enjoy his extraordinary talents when he lines up as a wildcard for the opening event of the ASP World Title season, the Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover, starting on the Gold Coast from 25th February.
GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Monday, January 30, 2012) – Yadin Nicol (AUS), 26, is finally back in the water following months of intense rehab on his broken ankle and on his way to a full recovery just in time for the season opening Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast which kicks off at the end of February. With his rookie year amongst surfing’s elite ahead of him, Australia’s Surfing Life caught up with Nicol to get the update on his injury, what he’s most looking forward to in 2012 and his predictions on who will be the one to beat this season. This… is their story…
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HONOLULU, Hawaii – (Sunday, January 29, 2012) - Conditions settled down at the Banzai Pipeline today and yesterday’s death-defying closeouts were replaced by long, hollow tubes at the Volcom Pipe Pro. California’s Chris Ward and Costa Rican Carlos Munoz put on incredible performances at Backdoor that saw them clearly emerge the pacesetters.
North Shore, Oahu (January 29th, 2012): After running 7 heats of competition yesterday, and having to call off the event due to massive surf, we are ready to run the second day in clean 6-8 foot Pipe. The first heat of the morning will start at 8:00 am (HST) - Go here to watch it LIVE.
Click on the image to watch the 2012 Volcom Pipe Pro!
NORTH SHORE, OAHU - (Jan. 28, 2012) -- The Banzai Pipeline caught everyone off guard today as waves doubled and tripled in size from one heat to the next. After the completion of only seven heats, competition organizers called the event off for the day due to dangerous conditions. Just under three hours of competition was a sufficient amount of time for injuries, wipeouts and hairball rides to be registered. Waves maxed out in the 15 to 20-foot range.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, 28 January, 2012) – It’s the second last day of the event waiting period but the call has been made to finish the event today. That means before the day is through we will be crowning the men’s and women’s ASP World Junior Champions and The Billabong World Junior Championships event winners.
Nage Melamed (HAW) posted the highest wave score of the women's event thus far a 9.80 (out of a possible 10). PIC: ASP/Kirstin.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Friday, 27 January, 2012) – A massive day of competition saw all Quarterfinalists decided in both the men’s and women’s draws at the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast today. Competitors battled the rain, stormy seas and each other in an exciting day of surfing in 2 – 3 foot (1 – 1.5 meter) surf at the world famous Burleigh Heads.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Friday, 27 January, 2012) – The rain has returned at the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast today. But despite the downpour there’s 2 foot (1 meter) of clean swell rolling in at Burleigh and the call has been made to run the women’s Round 3 followed by men’s Round 4.
Jack Freestone (AUS), the reigning ASP World Junior Champion posted the highest heat total of the event today, 18.00 (out of a possible 20). PIC: ASP/Kirstin.
Conner Coffin (USA), 18, is one of several ASP World Junior competitors who will potentially benefit from the clearer pathway to ASP Top 34 qualification.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) – The ASP Board of Directors has voted to ratify several refinements to the ASP World Tour and ASP World Rankings for the 2012 season. These changes will expand upon the December 2011 decision to suspend the midyear rotation for 2012, due to schedule constraints, and continue to provide a clear pathway towards ASP Top 34 Qualification.
Dylan Lightfoot (ZAF) opened the day with a win over Kalani David (USA). Pic ASP/Kirstin.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, 24 January, 2012) – The rain poured, the wind howled, but that didn’t stop the world’s best junior surfers from putting on a show and the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast today. The young men took to the stormy seas to do battle in the 3 foot (1.5 meter) waves at Burleigh Heads for the completion of the Men’s Round 2 and the first 2 heats of Round 3.
The ever-smiling Sally Fitzgibbons. Chance for an ASP Women's World Title in 2012?
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (January 24, 2012) – ASP Women’s World No.2 Sally Fitzgibbons remains confident she will be fully fit by the start of the Roxy Pro presented by Land Rover at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast on 25th February despite carrying several injuries.
Fitzgibbons was on the Gold Coast this week nursing a fractured wrist and strapping along her left leg.
Caio Ibelli (BRA) eliminates ASP World Junior Title contenders with every Round he progresses through. PIC ASP/Kirstin.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Monday, 23 January, 2012) – The first man-on-man elimination Round at the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast got under way today in 2 foot (1 meter) runners at Burleigh Heads. The conditions were tricky with good waves on offer, but surfers were forced to be selective and battle for the best waves.
All eye will be on Caio Ibelli (BRA) in his Round 2, Heat 1 battle. Pic ASP/Dunbar.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Monday, 23 January, 2012) – Contest officials have called an 8am start to the Men’s Round 2 at Burleigh Heads today. This is the first man-on-man elimination Round at the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast, and we could potentially see a shake up in the ASP World Junior Title Race with ratings leader Caio Ibelli (Brazil) surfing in Heat 1.
Ellie-Jean Coffey was one of the goofy-footers who took control of Burleigh today. Pic ASP/Dunbar.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Sunday, 22 January, 2012) – Today saw a slight decrease in swell size at Burleigh Heads for Day 2 of the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast, and the call was made to run Rounds 1 and 2 of the Women’s event. The women went for it in the fun 2 foot (1 meter) surf, putting on a good show for the hundreds of onlookers lining the Burleigh Headland.
A beautiful Burleigh Heads morning. PIC: ASP/Kirstin
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Sunday, 22 January, 2012) – It’s Day 2 of the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast and the surf has dropped slightly to 2 foot (1 meter), but there are still plenty of nice waves to be had at the Burleigh Heads rock break.
Jack Robinson (Margaret River, WA/AUS), the youngest surfer in the Men's draw. Pic ASP/Dunbar.
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, 21 January, 2012) – The opening day of the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast was treated to 2 – 3 foot (1.5 meter) surf rolling through the Burleigh Heads rock break. Competitors were reviling in the super clean conditions that offered a mix of long walls, ramps for airs and even a couple of tube sections.
More Pipeline is never a bad thing.
PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Friday, January 20, 2012) – Solid winter surf is shaping up for the start of the holding period of the Volcom Pipe Pro next Monday, January 23, at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. A $130,000 5-star Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) event that will feature 112 surfers from around the globe, the Volcom Pipe Pro will be held on the three biggest and best days of surf between Jan. 23 and Feb. 4.
Matt Lewis-Hewitt (New Zealand) (pictured) will be the injury replacement for Davey Cathels at the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast. CREDIT: Surfing WA/Woolacott.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, 18 January, 2012) – The 2011 ASP World Junior Title Race took an interesting turn in the last couple of days with current ASP World Junior number 1 rated surfer, Davey Cathels (North Narrabeen, NSW/AUS) injuring his right ankle while performing a reverse at his home break of North Narrabeen.
GOLD COAST, Queensland/ AUS (Wednesday, January 18, 2012) – Davey Cathels (AUS), 20, is currently tied in the race for the 2011 ASP World Junior Title with Brazilian talente Caio Ibelli (BRA), 18. With the final stop on the ASP World Junior Tour relocating to his native country, the young Aussie was setting himself up as a favorite to take out the coveted title, until Cathels suffered a high ankle-sprain while surfing the other day, making his status questionable for the upcoming Billabong ASP World Junior Championships.
LOS ANGELES, California/USA (Monday, January 16, 2012) – CJ Hobgood (USA), 32, has been a staple among surfing’s elite names for over a decade. The 2001 ASP World Champion has constantly proven his abilities in all conditions from small beachbreaks to heaving barrels, but 2011 proved to be a year of peaks and valleys for the Floridian gentleman. Hobgood failed to requalify for the September midyear rotation, finding himself off of the elite ASP World Tour for the first time since 1999.
The new ASP Anti-Doping Policy is activated for the 2012 season.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Monday, January 16, 2012) – ASP International has initiated a new Anti-Doping Policy for the world’s best surfers which will be activated for 2012 ASP World Title season.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Friday, January 13, 2012) – Patrick Gudauskas (USA), 26, had his 2011 season cut short at the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco when he sustained an ankle injury after launching a flip to surpass Jordy Smith (ZAF), 24, that forced the Californian to withdraw from the Billabong Pipe Masters. With the recent flurry of solid swells that lit up the California coastline, Mr. Gudauskas was seen charging around Nor. Cal and basically blowing up all over everywhere else. The ASP caught up with the West Coast talent to get the final details of his recovery.
ASP Pro Juniors will face off in serious sunset conditions!
NORTH SHORE, Oahu/Hawaii (January 13, 2012) - Worldwide, Hawaii is revered as surfing’s Mecca, yet Hawaii’s representation on the ASP World Surfing Tour has steadily dwindled through the decades. Now a passionate group of surfing supporters are looking to foster the future of pro surfing in Hawaii by focusing on the youth.
Reef McIntosh has conquered the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout 2012, held in splendid surfing conditions, in Pipeline, Hawaii. Intense heats were surfed in the famous big wave arena, in eight-foot glassy sets. It was an hard fought victory for the Pipe connoisseur. Bruce Irons, Jamie O'Brien and Marcus Hickman were right behind McIntosh until the last surfed wave.
"I just stopped watching because I thought Jamie, and then John, passed me," McIntosh laughed. "I don't want to ever experience that pressure again."
With all the surfing he's done, and now to have the winner's trophy for the ASP 4-Star and the $15,000 winner's check, Glenn Hall was ecstatic to have made the trip to China. Photo: ISA/Billy Watts
South Africa’s Royden Bryson Starts the Year With a Second-Place Finish
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Ireland's Glenn Hall, who qualified for the semifinals, has been opting to takeoff deep and float over the rock where his fellow competitors have been sitting. Photo: ISA/Agustin Munoz
Every Quarterfinal Heat Close as Four Surfers Advance to Final Day
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver
Friday, January 13, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Surfers all around the world like to go out there and charge long, hollow barrelling waves. Billabong Europe and Monster Energy bounded their riders together on a trip to Morocco where they scored big time. Check out Monster Energy's benjamin sanchis charging true some insane long barrels!
The long, rippable waves on offer on Day 1 of the Hainan Classic have increased in size for Day 2. Photo: ISA / Billy Watts
The Webcast is Live and the Action Will Begin With the Final Few Heats of the Round of 64
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Tuesday, January 10, 2012) – Adrian Buchan (AUS), 29, is a constant voice for both himself and his peers on the ASP World Tour. The Avoca Beach native is consistently working to better the sport of professional surfing and voices his opinion with constructive criticism from blog posts to board meetings. Ace has recently launched his new project, a website by the name of ‘Don’t Fear Me Gypsy’ so his fans can follow his travels around the globe. This… is his story…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, January 10, 2012) – Yadin Nicol (AUS), 26, battled for years to qualify for the ASP World Tour and achieved his goal, finishing within the top 34 at the midyear rotation last year, which should have seen the highly-awaited arrival of the progressive Aussie for the back half of the 2011 season. Unfortunately, Nicol suffered a career-threatening injury while on a surf-trip which led to four months of rehab.
Having already competed in the ISA China Cup, Messias Felix (BRA) appeared more in rhythm and more dynamic than many of the other surfers in contention in the Hainan Classic. Photo: ISA/Agustin Munoz
First-Ever Male Chinese Surfer Competes in an ASP Event
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
On finals day, there's a lot of smiling happening. Heath Joske (AUS) and Sofia Mulanovich (PER) celebrate their respective gold medals, while ISA President Fernando Aguerre rejoices in an event well-run. Joske is holding the ISA China Cup trophy won by Team Australia. Photo: ISA/Billy Watts
Peru’s Sofia Mulanovich Wins Second Individual ISA Gold Medal
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Pipe delivers another great day for the opening of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout with 8-10ft glassy conditions greating the competitors. Surfers in the clip include Bruce Irons, Mark Healey and Jamie O’Brien.
Pipe delivers another great day for the opening of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout with 8-10ft glassy conditions greating the competitors. Surfers in the clip include Bruce Irons, Mark Healey and Jamie O’Brien.
After the close of competition, nearly 60 surfers joined hands outside the Riyue Bay line-up in a memorial paddle out for the late Sean Collins, founder of Surfline.com, and a vital contributor to the success of the ISA China Cup and the Surfing Festival. Photo: ISA/Watts
Team Peru Wins the ISA Aloha Cup and The Surfing Community Celebrates the Life of Surfline Founder Sean Collins
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Monday, 9 January, 2012) - The 2012 Championship Moves Surfing Festival was treated to epic 4 foot (2 meter) surf at Bells Beach today for the crowing of event champions across the Men’s Open and Pro Junior divisions.
In stark contrast to the conditions at Jan Juc beach for the earlier rounds of the competition, today saw competitors doing battle at the world renowned Bells Bowl, with rail carves and power hacks earning the biggest scores from the judging panel.
Sick clip from Pride to celebrate Pierre Louis Coste wild ride in the Canaries taking out the ISA event and the 2011 IBA World tour - it'll get you pumped!
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival presentado por Quiksilver
Lunes 9 de enero de 2012
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Continúan las buenas condiciones en Riyeu Bay y hoy en el día 2 del ISA China Cup, vuelve la acción con rondas principales y de repechaje. Además, en las últimas dos horas de competencia se llevará a cabo el Aloha Cup, donde participarán las ocho naciones.
También, en vivo, se transmitirá el Paddle Out en conmemoración a Sean Collins en cuanto termine hoy la competencia. Hoy se llevarán a cabo las siguientes rondas:
Nikki Van Dijk (Phillip Island, VIC/AUS) winner of the 2012 EVO Women's Pro Junior. Pic ASP/Will H-S
Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Sunday, 8 January, 2012) - Victorian local surfer Nikki Van Dijk (Phillip Island, VIC/AUS) has taken out the first event on the ASP Calendar for 2012, the EVO Women’s Pro Junior Presented by Ghanda, over Bronte Macaulay (Margaret River, WA/AUS). Competition was once again moved to Jan Juc beach today where the surf was a crisp and clean 2 foot (1 meter).
Hainan Island, China (January 6 2012): AN HISTORIC occasion is set to unfold in the coming week with the inaugural running of the Hainan Classic, a 4 Star Rated Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Men’s World Tour event.
This will be the first ever ASP Men’s event in China and this exciting expansion has attracted a superb quality field of surfers across 16 international surfing regions including Australia, South Africa, USA, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Peru, Argentina, Japan, Portugal, Venezuela, Hawaii, Ecuador, Indonesia, Taiwan and China.
Oahu big wave vet Garrett McNamara puts new surfboard technology to the test on the Monster Paddle day at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 4 with old-school results. A contender in the Verizon Best Wipeout category of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards 2012. Video by Elliot Leboe.
For more event details see www.BillabongXXL.com.
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival presentado por Quiksilver
Del 7 al 14 de enero de 2012.
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Finalmente entró al agua el ISA China Cup. Con olas 2 a 3 pies y un fuerte offshore, el primer día del Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presentado por Quiksilver, la acción de las Top 8 naciones del mundo dio inicio.
El apretón de manos entre el Presidente de la ISA, Frenando Aguerre y el Secretario del Partido Comunista de China, Boaming Lao, simbolizó integración de China al surf mundial por primera vez en la historia de este país. Foto Agustín Muñoz.
Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presentado por Quiksilver
Del 7 al 14 de enero de 2012.
Wanning, Hainan Island, China
Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Saturday, 7 January, 2012) – The prevailing onshore winds from the previous days of competition backed off and left competitors with super clean 3 foot (1.5 meter) surf at Jan Juc today for the Rounds of 32 and 16 at the Championship Moves Open and Pro Junior Presented by CHIKO.
Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Friday, 6 January, 2012) – Jan Juc beach again produced the goods on Day Two of the Championship Moves Surfing Festival, with long 3 foot (1.5 meter) running waves on offer. The day saw the completion of Round 2 of the Championship Moves Pro Junior Presented by CHIKO and the Semifinalists decided for the EVO Women’s Pro Junior Presented by Ghanda.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Friday, January 6, 2011) – Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, charged massive Pipe this year in his first season at the Billabong Pipe Masters. The ASP Rookie of the Year went for broke while hunting down a massive barrel of his own and despite a few stitches and some heavy wipeouts, Wilson’s efforts at Pipeline punctuated his rookie year with an exclamation point. Following the Billabong Pipe Masters, the Aussie prodigy stuck around the North Shore for awhile and posted a video of his down days on Oahu. This… is his story…
Jan Juc, Victoria/Australia (Thursday, 5 January, 2012) - In the first day of surfing on the 2012 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) calendar, competition was forced to move from from Bells Beach to Jan Juc to take advantage of the three foot (1.5 meter) waves on offer.
In a huge day of surfing action, three events got underway starting with Round 1 of the Championship Moves Pro Junior Presented by CHIKO, followed by the opening Rounds of the ASP 1-Star Championship Moves Open Presented by CHIKO and the EVO Women’s Pro Junior Presented by Ghanda.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, 3 January, 2012) – The hallowed waters of Bells Beach, Victoria will host the opening event of the 2012 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) calendar with the ASP 1-Star Championship Moves Open and Pro Junior Presented by CHIKO, and the EVO Womens Pro Junior Presented by Ghanda.
The 5-day surfing festival will play host to the first ASP Star rated event in Victoria in four years, a 3-Star boys ASP Pro Junior and 3-Star girls ASP Pro Junior, with a total prize pool of $35,000 USD.
With the deactivation of the midyear rotation in 2012, Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, will be a mainstay amongst the world’s elite throughout the whole of next season.
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Wednesday, December 28, 2011) – The ASP Board of Directors has voted to deactivate the midyear rotation in 2012, citing scheduling uncertainties as the primary reason.
The Northern Pacific power of Steamer Lane will host the world’s best surfers next year as the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz joins the 2012 ASP World Title schedule.
SANTA CRUZ, California/USA (Thursday, December 22, 2011) – The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz has been confirmed as an elite ASP World Title event for 2012. The world’s best surfers will journey to Northern California next November for the 10th of 11 stops on next season’s ASP World Title Series.
The 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York scored excellent waves, but unfortunately will not be back in 2012.
LONG BEACH, New York/USA (Friday, December 16, 2011) – Quiksilver and the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) today announced that the Quiksilver Pro New York will not return to the East Coast of the United States as a stop on the 2012 ASP World Title Series. The 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York marked the 6th of 11 events on the elite ASP World Title Series.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Monday, December 12, 2011) – With the completion of the 2011 ASP World Tour, the ASP Top 34 have been determined for 2012. This elite group of surfers will contest for the 2012 ASP World Title, starting on the Gold Coast of Australia in February.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Saturday, December 10, 2011) – After two historic days at the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, the final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, the ASP Top 32 surfers have been determined for 2012. The ASP Wildcard Committee will determine the two wildcards in the coming week, rounding out next season’s ASP Top 34. The following list of names are the confirmed ASP Top 32 for 2012 (in ASP World Ranking order, but could change depending on final event results):
BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Saturday, December 10, 2011) – Kieren Perrow (AUS), 34, has claimed his inaugural elite ASP World Tour victory at the Billabong Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, defeating an in-form Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 – 2 metre) conditions at the Banzai Pipeline.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Saturday, December 10, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters is on for a third consecutive day with four-to-six foot (2 metre) waves and today’s schedule is expected to see a champion crowned by day’s end.
The Final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, the Billabong Pipe Masters also represents the third and final jewel of the Vans Triple Crown. Still in the running for the prestigious Hawaiian title are John John Florence (HAW), 19, and Michel Bourez (PYF), 25.
Slater will face off against Florence in Quarterfinal No. 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters tomorrow!
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Friday, December 9, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons ran for the second consecutive day in firing 10-foot (3-4 metre) Pipeline and today’s action saw local talent John John Florence (HAW), 19, post the event’s highest scores while the contest’s Quarterfinalists were decided.
The final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, the Billabong Pipe Masters also marks the final jewel of the prestigious Vans Triple Crown.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Friday, December 9, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is on for the second consecutive day with firing 10 foot (3-4 metre metre) waves. Today’s proceedings will commence with Round 3 and possibly complete Rounds 4 and 5 as well by day’s end.
The Final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series and the third Jewel of the Vans Triple Crown, the Billabong Pipe Masters plays a vital role in both qualification campaigns for the ASP Top 34 for 2012 while representing the deciding event for the prestigious Hawaiian trifecta title.
John John Florence posted the first perfect 10 of Billabong Pipe Masters competition today.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Thursday, December 8, 2011) – The opening day of the Billabong Pipe Masters witnessed historic 10-to-15 foot (4-5 metre) surf at the iconic Hawaiian barrel of the Banzai Pipeline to complete Rounds 1 and 2 of competition in arguably the biggest surf in the event’s history.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Tuesday, December 6, 2011) – The opening day of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is LIVE this morning in big 10-to-15 foot waves at the iconic Hawaiian barrel of the Banzai Pipeline and today’s action is slated to see several Pipe specialist take to the water against many of the ASP Top 34 and expects to complete both Rounds 1 and 2 of competition.
Gabriel Medina (BRA), Kelly Slater (USA), Taj Burrow (AUS), Bruce Irons (HAW) and John John Florence (HAW) at the Billabong Pipe Masters press conference.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Tuesday, December 6, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is set to unfold from December 8 through 20, 2011 and with a big swell looming on the horizon, the world’s best surfers could be battling massive Pipeline on the opening day of the waiting period.
The Banzai Pipeline in all its glory awaits the world’s best surfers for the 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters in Honor of Andy Irons.
BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Monday, December 5, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, the final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, will commence its waiting period this Thursday, December 8, 2011 and a solid West Northwest swell is expected to see competition get underway in the opening days of the window.
NORTH SHORE, Hawaii/USA (Sunday, December 4, 2011) – It always takes me longer to pack for Hawaii than anywhere else in the world. About three hours most times actually. But it’s always the best hours of packing in your life.
No matter how many times you go there – and I’m on my 12th visit – Hawaii always draws out so many images and memories, and then
anticipation, as you get into that space of actually going there.
SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Friday, December 2, 2011) - Hawaii’s John John Florence has stood on the sand here at Sunset Beach watching the crowning of surfing champions since he was 6-years-old. Today, at 19, he stood on the podium, having realized his childhood dream of winning the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, and taking the lead on the coveted Vans Triple Crown presented by Rockstar Energy Drink series ratings. It was an overwhelming victory for Florence, who surfed in his first Vans Triple Crown event at the tender age of 12.
WAIMEA BAY, Oahu/Hawaii – (Thursday, December 1, 2011) - It’s a rare international sporting event that can have no set date, be held just eight times in a span of 27 years, and still gain strength. But the lifeblood of the big wave Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau lies in what one man’s life represented: the best that surfing and Hawaii have to offer the world.
Dane Reynolds was on point in solid Sunset Beach today.
SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Dec. 1, 2011) - When he’s on, he’s really on. Dane Reynolds (Ventura, CA) took a gnarly Sunset day by the horns today, and put on the show of the contest in the final heat of the Vans World Cup of Surfing’s Round of 64. His turns were on point, his carves were outrageous.
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Wednesday, November 30, 2011) - Sunset’s reputation looms like a nightmare waiting to happen. Lung-crunching hold-downs; converging west and north peaks that consume you like an avalanche; and a wasteland for those not privy to the code of lineup markers. Year after year, Sunset sifts through the world’s bravest and most willing challengers to crown one surfer who masters its infamous “world’s most challenging” conditions.
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Monday, Nov. 28, 2011) – On the heels of yesterday’s surf-to-survive conditions, Sunset Beach served up tamer waves in the double-overhead range, but competition in the Vans World Cup of Surfing was no less intense. A $250,000 ASP Prime event, surfers from 16 nations are vying for critical end-of-year points here, but wild surf and wildcard surfers can make the going tough. The Vans World Cup of Surfing is the second jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing presented by Rockstar Energy Drink.
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 27, 2011) – Life-threatening surf and intense conditions at Sunset Beach snapped competitors back to reality today as the first round of the $250,000 Vans World Cup of Surfing got underway in serious 10- to 12-foot waves. It also brought spectators out in droves, resulting in the largest crowd at Sunset Beach in the 38-year history of the event. The Vans World Cup is the second leg of the illustrious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink.
HALEIWA, Hawaii (November 23, 2011) - West Australia’s Taj Burrow, a virtual veteran of pro surfing at 33 years of age, has claimed his first Reef Hawaiian Pro title in Hawaii to pocket $25,000 and take an early lead on the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing ratings. Burrow, who has been competing in Hawaii for 15 years, left the field in his wake today, finding a form all his own in the pumping overhead surf. Coming into the final, he claimed that this was his year to shoot for the Vans Triple Crown.
