
The ASP Trials Event to secure the last highly coveted spots for the Billabong Pro took place in Teahupoo, Tahiti this weekend.

The final day of the 6 Star Prime World Qualifying Series O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch 2007 culminated in the glow of glorious evening sunshine on Saturday, with Australia’s Nathan Hedge claiming the $15,000 winner’s check and 3000 WQS ratings points following a thrilling final heat against fellow countryman and O’Neill team rider Jarrad Howse.
Two of surfing’s biggest names, Kelly Slater and Dane Reynolds have joined forces to help launch a new accessories brand...

Following a longstanding footwear sponsorship with Globe, Australian Dion Agius has committed to the fullest extent by signing a multi-year deal to represent Globe Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.

Australian surfers Taj Burrow (AUS) and Mick Fanning (AUS) will enter the Billabong Pro Tahiti ranked equal 1st in the world when the Foster’s ASP World Tour heads to Tahiti from May 4-14, 2007.
The Oxbow World Longboard Championship will take place from April 30th to May 6th 2007, at Anglet on the Basque Coast.

Official competition at the O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch 2007, one of only eight 6 Star Prime World Qualifying Series (WQS) events in world, kicked off early on Wednesday morning with the Round of 144. With strong offshore winds and a more consistent and overhead swell forecast throughout the day at Brims, contest organizers were keen to complete the round after Tuesday’s layday.

The world’s largest wave farm off the coast of Cornwall in South West England would reduce wave heights on the coast by less than five per cent, according to an internationally recognised marine consulting and research expert.

Rip Curl is pleased to announce the signing of American surfing icon, Taylor Knox, to the Rip Curl International team. The Carlsbad-based Californian and 2006 ASP World #9 has inked a multi-year deal to endorse Rip Curl clothing, wetsuits and accessories.
16-year-old European Quiksilver Team Rider Nicolau von Rupp won the Ericeira Surf Shop B! Pro at Ilhavo, Portugal