I Surf Because November 2, 2011, marks the loss of the much revered ASP Surfer Andy Irons, respected by many as a fierce competitor and big wave charger, and an all round regular guy. At the recent Billabong Pro Tahiti, it was bittersweet for many in the surfing community who remembered last year’s champion. (more…)
Clean Ocean Beach Turns On For 2011 San Francisco Rip Curl Pro Search: Day One The Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco 2011 is critical for surfers on the world circuit to re-qualify. The contest opened yesterday in clean three-to-five foot waves at Ocean Beach as the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, Event No. 10 of […]
BLAME IT ON RIO With Leila Hurst clinching the women’s event in the 2011 ASP World Junior Tour, the men’s final heats are poised to takes place. The backup venue of Praia Do Diabo was used to complete the men’s Round 4 action in tricky one-to-two foot waves to decide the event’s Quarterfinalists. (more…)
High-flying Brazilian 19 year old Brazilian Miguel Pupo has won the ASP PRIME O’Neill Cold Water Classic California beating out 31 year old Portuguese veteran Tiago Pires. The final day of the Cold Water Classic was moved to the backup locations after several days of limited swell and unfavorable tides. (more…)
Leila Hurst Dominates in Brazil Leila Hurst has won the Arnette ASP Women’s World Junior after storming her way through to the Final and earning a 9th place at the ASP World Junior Tour season opener. (more…)
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Authorities are warning swimmers to stay out of the waters off Stradbroke Island, north of Brisbane. Concerns were raised after a 3m great white shark was found with 2 huge bites made by an even larger predatory fish. (more…)
The Music Flows Seve Deschamp is based in Scarborough Western Australia and has been writing and performing for well over a decade, fronting the bands TCELLS, A Bone of Contention and most recently Seveno ( 7’O ). He is an avid surfer and is currently the Education Officer and Head Coach at SWA (Surfing WA). (more…)
Since the late 1960’s Reggae music has been a platform for expressing the message of spirituality, human connection, respect and above all; love towards all mankind. For almost 40 years Pato Banton has brought his evolving and unique blend of reggae and love up to a global scale. Over the years Pato has developed his […]
Aussie Standout Performer Aussie Chelsea Williams has won the SWATCH Girls Pro China, the first ever ASP event in the country. Spectators lining the beach on the southeast coast of Hainan Island, were treated to a talented display of longboard riding from the very finest female talents. (more…)
Wildcards To Give Champ Run For his Money Two wildcards have been announced ahead of the November 1st 2011 ‘San Francisco Rip Curl Pro Search’. Dillon Perillo and Dean Brady will pit their wits against the world’s finest. While Rip Curl won’t be holding any trials to offer local talent a shot, the surf community is still excited to […]