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May, 2007
ADH Open and Wavetours Season Opening 2007
After last year’s record-breaking number of 200 starters and over 450 Season Opening-Guests, the German-University-Surfing-Championships (ADH) will once again take place at Seignosse, France.
Final Day of Billabong Pro Tahiti Competition Today
The eight remaining Foster’s ASP World Tour surfers contesting the Billabong Pro Tahiti did not compete yesterday, Tuesday, May 17, 2007. An extension of the event waiting period was enacted to expand the Billabong Pro Tahiti contest window until today, May 16, when a new swell is forecasted to arrive.
Indonesia Primed For Billabong Pro Junior Series
Billabong is continuing its valuable support of junior surfing by establishing a three-stage Pro Junior Series in Indonesia. Set to begin at the end of May, the Billabong Pro Junior Series is widely recognized as the premiere career launch pad for surfers aged 20/U. The inception of an Indonesian leg will now extend the opportunity for a wider field of competitors an aspiring professionals.
Rip Curl Pro Search WCT Hits Chile
Remember the La Jolla spot in Mexico? Rip Curl served up the most spectacular event for the 2006 season there! The 44 WCT surfers simply drooled over the most perfect right-hander ever. Rip Curl are at it again, this time in the Arica region of Chile.
O’Neill The Mission 2007 Readies for Return to French Polynesia
With less than two weeks to go before the starting date, organizers of O’Neill The Mission are making final preparations ahead of the second edition of the ultimate freesurfing challenge.
Aussie Surfer Ben Dunn Launches Website
Current World number 6 and highest ranked rookie on the ASP Men’s World Tour, Ben Dunn, has today launched his new website. The site was set up to give viewers more insight into Ben and what makes him tick, as well provide a detailed path on how Ben came to win 2 World Junior Titles, an Australasian Junior Series Title and qualify for the Fosters ASP Men’s World Tour all by the age of 20.
Kelly Slater to design new surfboard technologies with Channel Islands
Furthering a relationship that goes back twenty years and eight world titles, Kelly Slater and Channel Islands’ Al Merrick today announced that Slater will work with the company to develop new surfboard technologies that will benefit the progression of the sport
Ollie Adams crowned the Headworx English Champion
The Headworx English National Surfing Champs came to a climax in Watergate Bay, Cornwall this weekend. Day three was an epic climax to the Headworx English Nationals. With the swell increasing overnight, the men’s open kicked off in six to eight foot conditions, with the other divisions moved to nearby Tolcarne. The surf was challenging, forcing the UK’s best riders to dig deep in their quest for the Headworx English crown.
C. J. Hobgood wins Jeep Body Glove Surf Bout on a quad
C. J. Hobgood, the 2001 W. C. T. world champion, returned to the winners circle at the Jeep Body Glove Surf Bout, but this time on a quad
The 12th annual Rusty Gromfest readies for Australia
Calling all 16 and under Grommets - the biggest contest for young surfers around the world, the Rusty Gromfest, is coming to Australia