Greg Long Wins Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau
WAIMEA BAY, Oahu/Hawaii – After 25 years with most of those spent waiting, Waimea Bay delivered an event of legendary proportions today at the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, Fueled by Monster Energy. It was 25 years to the day since the first “Eddie” was held and waves of up to 50 feet poured […]
Showdown for the ASP Crown at Billabong Pipeline Masters
Billabong Pipeline Masters Stop No. 10 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour Pipeline, Oahu/Hawaii December 8 – 20, 2009 PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii – After nine events on the 2009 ASP Dream Tour, the race for the ASP World Title will culminate in a showdown between two lifelong friends at the final event of the […]
Dan Ross Wins ASP World Qualifying Series
SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Saturday, December 5, 2009) – Daniel Ross (Wooloweyah, AUS), 25, has handidly won the 2009 ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS), further cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous surfers on the 2010 ASP Dream Tour and emphatically announcing his comeback to the world’s elite. The dedicated Aussie launched an absolute […]
Stephanie Gilmore Preps to Defend Billabong Pro Maui Title
HONOLUA BAY, Maui/Hawaii – Freshly crowned three-time ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, claimed the 2009 ASP Women’s World Title last week and now the sensational Australian is leading the planet’s finest female surfing talent to the Billabong Pro Maui where she will attempt to defend her event title at the last contest […]
GILMORE WINS 3RD CONSECUTIVE ASP WORLD TITLE
SUNSET BEACH, Oahu/Hawaii (Saturday, November 28, 2009) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, has claimed her third consecutive ASP Women’s World Title today, making history as the only surfer ever to win the prestigious crown each year they have competed at the elite ASP World Tour level (men’s or women’s). The clinching was somewhat unexpected as […]
SURFBOARD ART AUCTION – MANLY – THIS MONDAY!!!
During the Manly Festival of Surfing, around town you may have seen some of these incredible works of art. They have been painted and sculpted by some of the best local artists and they need homes from Monday night – 30 November.
Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Announces Invitees and Alternates
WAIMEA, Oahu/Hawaii (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) – Quiksilver.com/Eddie launches today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy. The ASP sanctioned event will be held on one day, between December 1, 2009 and February […]
HEAPS DROP IN ON SURFRIDER
Over 270 souls turned out to pay respect to the beaches and sea at Surfrider Foundation’s Northern Beaches inaugural annual fundraiser, proving that quite a few of us do indeed respect the fact we all use the same ocean. Bridging the brief gap between Layne’s annual WCT contribution and the upcoming Manly Festival of Surfing, […]
WICKED SURFBOARD ART IN MANLY
Manly is definitely no stranger to surfboard displays. But take a walk around town from now until 9 November and you’ll see some pretty unusual looking ones in the windows of local shops and restaurants. These surfboards have been painted and sculpted by some of the best local artists and will be out on display […]
Coco Ho Claims First ASP Dream Tour Victory at Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search
BELGAS, Peniche/Portugal (Thursday, October 29, 2009) – Coco Ho (HAW), 18, 2009 ASP Dream Tour rookie, collected her inaugural victory on the ASP Women’s World Tour today, taking out the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search over former ASP Women’s World Champion (2005) Chelsea Hedges (AUS), 26, in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf at Belgas. […]