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December, 2006
2006 Nelscott Reef Tow-in Classic
Pro surfers from around the globe converged on the small coastal town of Lincoln City, OR on Friday to ride some of the largest waves on the West Coast. The 2006 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic, presented by Liquid Militia and the Nelscott Reef Surf Shop, was held Friday December 8th in perfect 30-40’ conditions. The day long contest started just after 8am and the finals were finished 5 minutes after sunset. The winds held off all day, making for glassy conditions for the entire event.
XCEL Team Rider Gabe Kling Qualifies for 2007 WCT
XCEL Wetsuits team rider Gabe Kling has qualified for the 2007 World Championship Tour (WCT), the most sought after tour in competitive surfing today.
World Champions Ride FCS
FCS congratulates Kelly Slater and Layne Beachley as 2006 ASP world champions. Layne and Kelly are both known for their amazing surfing ability and competitive spirit. Neither Layne nor Kelly would ever compromise the performance of their surfboard for anything or anyone, this is why it is such a powerful testimony to have them both choose to ride FCS.
Seventh World Title for Layne Beachley at the Billabong Pro Maui
Australian Layne Beachley, who has been on the pro surfing tour for 18 years, has won an unprecedented 7th world surfing title at the Billabong Pro in Hawaii.
O’Neill Team Surfer Caroline Sarran Qualifies for 2007 WCT
Ça y est! Caroline Sarran has thrilled the surfing world by earning qualification to the prestigious Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Championship Tour (WCT). Come the start of the new WCT season in early 2007, Caroline will be ready to take her place among the elite of women’s surfing and mount her first challenge for the coveted ASP world title.
Rosy Hodge Qualifies For The Elite World Championship Tour
Roxy South Africa are proud to announce that team rider Rosanne Hodge has qualified for the 2007 WCT.
Xcel Wetsuits Launches New Website
Xcel Wetsuits has launched a redesigned, upgraded Surf section of its Web site.
New Rip Curl Website
The new Rip Curl website has just launched, showcasing their brand spanking new collection.
The Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day
The Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day hits 65 Australian beaches this weekend with their all female learn-to-surf program that actively encourages non-surfers and beginners of all ages to experience the waves with customised introductory surf lessons. It is the world’s leading all-girl surf program and runs at over 60 registered Surf Schools right around the Australian Coastline.
Joel Parkinson Claims 2nd O’Neill World Cup of Surfing
Australian Joel Parkinson has claimed his second O'Neill World Cup of Surfing title in five years with a stunning victory over South African rookie Jordy Smith, three-time Vans Triple Crown and world champion Andy Irons (Kauai, Hawaii), and local surfer Fred Patacchia (Oahu, Hawaii). Parkinson, Irons and Patacchia are now embroiled in a battle for the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title that will be decided at the third and final event at Pipeline, which gets underway this Friday, December 8. The O'Neill World Cup of Surfing was a $125,000 6-star World Qualifying Series (WQS) event and was the final event of the 2006 WQS season.