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June, 2007
Surfboard Tracker Gets ISA Approval
The International Surfing Association (ISA) are pleased to announce their support of the surfboard security product Surfboard Tracker (SBT). The ISA believes that SBT will be of great value to the surfing community, providing security in what is becoming a rapidly-growing worldwide commercial market.
Andy Irons crowned champ of Rip Curl Search Pro Chile
Defending Rip Curl Pro Search champion Andy Irons (HAW) found the form to grab another globe-shaped trophy with his win over Damien Hobgood (USA) in Arica, Chile today. "They’re the best trophies – they’re epic," Irons said.
Quiksilver King of the Groms Hits Fistral Beach Tomorrow
Grom surfers across the UK are spending as much preparation time as is possible in the waves this week in the run up to the Quiksilver King of the Groms contest, organised by the British Surfing Association, at Fistral Beach in Newquay from 30th June - 1st July.
Europeans on way to South Africa’s 6 Star Mr Price Pro
The summer is eventually here, and the kick off of the crucial period for the European surfing contingent is underway. After a series of very good results in the first half of the year, Europe’s rising surfers are already on their way to South Africa for the historical event of Durban, the Mr Price Pro, a 6 Star WQS offering $125,000 of prize money to the best surfers on the planet.
Nic Lamb Joins FCS Surf Team
FCS is pleased to announce their latest addition to the surf team, Nic Lamb. Already established as a top contender at the ripe young age of 19. Nic is known for giving incredible performances at Mavericks and showing off his aerial antics in numerous local air contests with first place finishes in the VQ’s, ISF, NSSA, ISA, and Oakley Air show twice, along with endless photo spreads and video clips.
Animal’s Elliot Dudley Wins Second Eurosurf Longboard Title
Congratulations to Elliot Dudley for successfully defending his European Championship title in near perfect 4- 5ft waves. Over 250 surfers from 15 different nations gathered in Anglet on the southwest Atlantic coast of France to compete for the Eurosurf Championships.
Billabong Pro Jr Series to Run at Kuta Reef
Australia’s top U/21 surfers will be seriously challenged by their Indonesian counterparts in the second Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia event to be staged in the left-hand barrels of Kuta Reef from June 29th – July 1st.
Morrison Eliminates Slater at Rip Curl Pro Search Chile
Australia’s Dean Morrison dazzled in his Round 4 heat against Kelly Slater (USA) to eliminate the 8X Foster’s ASP World Champion from the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile.
Surf Photo Exhibit at Secretspot St. Ives
These days, when surfing is used to promote everything from inward investment to higher education, no one would deny that it is part of the contemporary identity of Cornwall. But what about the rest of the British Isles?
Rip Curl Pro Search Chile - Burrow’s out & Fanning’s in
Day 6 of the 12-day Rip Curl Pro Search Chile waiting period proved a drama-filled affair. The elimination of world No. 2 Taj Burrow (AUS), a scorching performance by 3X Foster’s ASP World Champion Andy Irons (HAW) and a perfect 10-point ride by Fred Patacchia (HAW) headlined proceedings.