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October, 2006
Onbongo Pro Surfing Contest Results
The the Onbongo Pro, ASP 6-Star WQS Mens Event, took place in Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil from 24-29th October 2006.
Animal Launches Tarifa Academy
Animal are pleased to announce that in partnership with Rye Watersports, the Animal Tarifa Academy (ATA) will be opening from 1st January 2007. The ATA will specialise in providing ‘hassle free’ holidays in kitesurfing and windsurfing to the ‘wind capital of Europe’. Tarifa has over 300 days of wind per year so is the ideal location for Animal’s Academy.
Xcel Pro Surf Contest
Now in its 23 rd year, the 2006 Xcel Pro Presented by No Fear surf contest draws amateurs and aspiring and seasoned professionals to Sunset Beach, one of the world's best surf venues on Oahu's North Shore. For 2006, the event has upgraded to a 4-Star ASP WQS contest with a $75,000 purse.
2006 Kneeboarding Championships
The 2006 Kneeboarding Championships are most hotly contested yet!
Island Style South Coast Challenge
Island Style sponsor new event on the British Professional Surfing Association UK tour at Praa Sands, Cornwall. The date set for this inaugural event will be flexible between 28th October and 3rd November surf dependant, the first call will be made on Thursday 26th at midday.
New Headworx English Junior Surf Team
The Headworx English Surf Team, which will compete at the 2006 European Junior Championships in Galicia, NW Spain on the 10th-20th November has been announced. The English Surfing Federation selected the 14 representatives across a range of levels including shortboard, longboard and bodyboarding.
Results - 2006 O’Neill Cold Water Classic
Toby Martin (Sydney, Aus.) won the O'Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep yesterday in pumping overhead surf at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California. This World Qualifying Series (WQS) four-star event and the Oakley Pro Junior North American Championships narrowed their respective competitor fields down to the final 16.
FINAL RESULTS: THE 2006 ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES
The 2006 Lost Energy ISA World Surfing Games concluded yesterday with one of the closest final point scores in the Games history with team Australia winning the World Champion title with a total point score of 15,848. Brazil took the silver medal with a total of 15,123 followed by USA winning the bronze with 14,505 points and South Africa garnering the bronze with 13,346. The nine day event brought together 33 countries and over 300 surfers, some who came with full teams and others were proud to participate on behalf of their respective countries alone.
Jordy Smith Wins ISA World Surfing Games
Last night Jordy Smith added another world title to his already incredible and lengthy list of victories, this time at the 21st ISA World Surfing Games in Huntington Beach, CA, USA.
World Championship Tour hits Onbongo
The Onbongo leg of the men's World Championship Tour is being held on Itamambuca beach in Ubatuba this year, just north of São Paulo. The event will take place between 24-28th October with some fierce surf action expected.