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Swell on the Horizon for Billabong Pro Tahiti but No Contest Today
TEAHUPOO, Tahiti (Sunday, May 11, 2008) –The Billabong Pro Tahiti may be taking its time to get off the ground, but the world’s best surfers are finding plenty of ways to entertain themselves in the interim. They will have to do it all over again today – the Billabong Pro Tahiti has been called off this morning.

Slater Steals the Show and Rings his Third Bell at the Rip Curl Pro
BELLS BEACH, Australia (Thursday, March 27, 2008) – Kelly Slater (USA) has further asserted that he is the best surfer on earth after winning the Rip Curl Pro pres. by Snickers today. Launching a huge air to earn a last minute score and beat Bede

Dane Reynolds Wows the Crowds in Round 2
Dane Reynolds Wows the Crowds in Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro pres. by Snickers. BELLS BEACH, Australia (Saturday, March 22, 2008) – ASP World Tour rookie Dane Reynolds (USA) was a world renowned surfer long before he joined the Dream Tour. The 22-year-old Californian brought the boundary-breaking surfing he’s best known for to Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today.

The Ultimate Boarder Competition
The triathlon of a new generation, Ultimate Boarder?, is the only event of its kind: a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.

Fanning in First Place
Fanning and Hedges Enter 35th Annual Rip Curl Pro as ASP Ratings Leaders BELLS BEACH, Australia (Thursday, Mar. 22, 2007) -The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the second event on the Foster’s ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tour, will celebrate its 35th anniversary in the magical amphitheater that is Bells from April 3-13, 2007.

Quiksilver/Roxy Pro a Go on the Gold Coast
Although guarded about his aspirations for an unprecedented ninth Foster’s ASP World Title, Slater made clear his intention at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.

Miley-Dyer and Martinez: Rookies of the Year
COOLANGATTA, Australia (Jan. 18, 2007) – While the major focus of the upcoming ASP World Champions’ Banquet to be held on the Gold Coast of Australia on February 24, 2007 will be the official crowning of 2006 World Champions Kelly Slater (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS), two surfers who will also be savouring their moment in the spotlight will be 2006 ASP Rookies of the Year Bobby Martinez (USA) and Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS).

Oneil Pro Called Off for Today; Small Surf
SEBASTIAN INLET, Florida (Monday, January 8th, 2007) – Day five of the O’Neill SI Pro presented by Ron Jon saw the last four heats of the round of 96 completed before being called off for the day due to lack of swell.

Pressure Mounts at the Nova Schin in Brazil
IMBITUBA, Brazil (Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006) –Several surfers accustomed to a comfortable amount of success on the Foster’s ASP World Tour were elated to simply advance out of Round Two at the Nova Schin Festival today.

Slater Bails Out of Brazil
IMBITUBA, Brazil (Sunday, October 29, 2006) – Newly crowned eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) is one of five Foster’s ASP World Tour surfers surrendering their spots in the Nova Schin Festival presented by Billabong. The main event waiting period for this, the 10th of 11 stops on the Foster’s ASP World Tour, starts tomorrow, October 30, 2006.

Slater Wins Eighth World Title
After an amazing year on the Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour, Kelly Slater (USA) has claimed an unprecedented eighth world crown. Despite there being two events still remaining in the season, Slater cannot be surpassed at the top of the ratings by any of his closest rivals (including Taj Burrow (AUS), Andy Irons (HAW), Joel Parkinson (AUS) and Mick Fanning (AUS))

World Surfing Games
The World’s Best National Surfing Teams Set to Compete at the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games United States to Host International Surfing Event in Huntington Beach, Opening Ceremonies Commence October 14, 2006 Huntington Beach, Calif., September 14, 2006 – The 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games is poised to feature some of the best surfers from around the globe competing for their respective countries October 14-22, 2006 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Slater and Irons Win; Burrow Doesn't
HOSSEGOR, France (Saturday, September 23, 2006) – Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour ratings front runners Kelly Slater (USA) and Andy Irons (HAW) both notched up solid wins in round one of the Quiksilver Pro presented by Evian.

Fanning Defeats Burrow at Billabong Pro
After surfing a tremendous final in outstanding waves Mick Fanning (AUS) has defeated Taj Burrow (AUS) to win the 2006 edition of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay.

Occy Turns 40
Thursday June 15th: Surfing great Mark Occhilupo will celebrate his fortieth birthday at home on the Gold Coast tomorrow before jetting out this Sunday to contest the next event on the world surfing tour in Mexico.

Slater Rings the Victory Bell Again
Surfing's mega-freak wave-riding Picasso has done it once again with a win at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Australia. Taking out Parko in the final and cementing an early lead in the ratings, Slater is in a familiar position to ride this one all the way to another world title.

16 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE RIP CURL PRO
]• The Rip Curl Pro is the second of 12 events on the 2006 Foster’s ASP Men's WorldTour – a.k.a. “The Dream Tour”. The circuit determines professional surfing’s world champion every year.

Raging Bull---Again
Legendary Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo completed the fairytale finish by winning the Margaret River Pro in incredible circumstances today. Occhilupo won the first-ever professional event at Margaret River 21 years ago in 1985 and returned to the event this year to try and take a second win in what he had announced would be his final time competing here.

Body Glove Surfabout
San Clemente, Calif., March 23, 2006 -- In its 14th year, the prestigious Body Glove Surfbout presented by Adio returns to the world famous Lower Trestles in San Clemente for the first stop of the Macy’s California Trifecta Surf Series.

Slater Takes Quiksilver Pro
Kelly Slater (USA), the man considered the greatest surfer of all time, has lived up to expectation once again by winning the first event of the 2006 Foster's ASP Men's World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro presented by Samsung, which climaxed in ultra clean one metre (three foot) waves at Duranbah beach on the southern end of Queensland's Gold Coast today.

Rookies Keep Charging at Quiksilver Pro
Pancho Sullivan leads the charge as newbies from the WQS blow up in the less than perfect conditions at the Quiksilver Pro and lay waste to some of the tour vets.

Rookies Throw Down at The Quiksilver Pro
Rookies score some upsets after Quiksilver organizerz are forced to move the event from Snapper Rocks to Raibow Bay for cleaner conditions.

Slater, Fanning, Irons, and Usual Suspects Dominate
In excellent long-winding Snapper Rocks waves the favourites of the Quiksilver Pro presented by Samsung really stepped up to the plate to shine in their respective heats in the opening round of the first event on the Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour.

Sullivan Get's Ready while Lovett Heals from Surgery
Rookie, Pancho Sullivan plans his strategy in the Quicksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks up against the likes of Kelly Slater and Any Irons. Richie Lovett, however, must watch the action as he recovers from cancer surgery.

Slater Delays Announcing Plans for '06
7 Time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater will wait to announce his plans for the next ASP surfing tour until after the Quiksilver at Snapper Rocks.

Lay Day for Rip Curl Pipe Masters
MEDIA RELEASE (For Immediate Release) Sunday 10 December, 2005 Pipeline, Ehukai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS (8-20 December) EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com LAY DAY FOR THE RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS RIP CURL ANNOUNCES SEARCH WCT FOR MEXICO

Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS (8-20 December) EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH – THE RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS COULD BEGIN TOMORROW December 8, 2005 will signify the beginning of the waiting period of what has been dubbed “The Greatest Show On Earth” – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.

Starting Guns Ready for Rip Curl Pipe Masters
EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER'S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurlpro.com STARTING GUNS AT THE READY FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS Pipeline Hawaii, the world’s most photographed and most famous (or infamous) wave, will play host to the penultimate event on the 2005 Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour next week – the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters.

The Mavericks Contest Returns
Twenty-four of the Best Big-Wave Surfers and Thousands of Fans Await the Call to See Who Will Claim the 2006 Title at World Renowned Half Moon Bay HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2005 - Poised to exceed last year's world-class rides and record attendance, Mavericks Surf Ventures is thrilled to announce the return of The Mavericks Surf ContestR for the third consecutive year. On just 24 hours' notice - between January 1, and March 31, 2006 - 24 of the world's greatest big-wave surfers

Slater Goes Back to School a Hero
As if there wasn't enough Slater news to report, it seems that after winning his seventh World Title, the "annointed one" went back to his old high school to share his wisdom with the kids.

SLATER WINS AN UNPRECEDENTED SEVENTH FOSTER’S ASP MEN’S WORLD TOUR CROWN DURING NOVA SCHIN FESTIVAL, BRAZIL
Spectators on the beach and those watching the live webcast from the Nova Schin Festival presented by Billabong witnessed one of the most phenomenal acts in surfing and sporting history today when Kelly Slater from Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA claimed an incredible seventh Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour crown.

LOCALS SEND THE BIG GUNS PACKING IN NOVA SCHIN FESTIVAL, BRAZIL
Ousting big names including world number five Trent Munro (AUS), Hawaiian hot shot and 11th ranked Bruce Irons, former Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour number three Danny Wills (AUS) and currently 17th ranked Tom Whitaker (AUS), Brazilians Guilherme Ferreira, Heitor Alves, Flavio Costa and Odirlei Coutinho are holding their heads high and will move through to round three.

FINAL RESULTS: HAWAII WINS GOLD AT THE 2005 QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR
FINAL RESULTS: HAWAII WINS GOLD AT THE 2005 QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY SURFING AMERICA Individual Golds Go to Stephanie Gilmore of Australia, Tonino Benson of Hawaii and Jéferson Silva of Brazil Huntington Beach, Calif., October 16, 2005 – The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships concluded today awarding Hawaii the 2005 World Junior Surfing Champions with 5,904 total points.

IRONS WINS QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE; KEEPS WORLD TITLE HOPES ALIVE
Showing the form of a true champion and with his fists punching the air, Andy Irons kept his Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour crown hopes alive by claiming victory in the Quiksilver Pro France presented by Samsung. Taking place in two to 2.5 metre (six to eight foot) conditions at La Graviere, and with the early elimination of Kelly Slater (USA) in the quarter finals, Irons put the pedal to metal to defeat Damien Hobgood (

"WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS WAVE" CAPTURED ON DVD
Experience the Death-Defying Mystique of 40+ Foot Waves at the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR - DVD Available in Stores Nationwide October 25th SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2005 - Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC today announced this week the 2005 Mavericks Surf ContestR DVD will be available in stores nationwide and online at www.maverickssurf.com on October 25, 2005. The DVD captures an all-star field of the world's most courageous surfers.

Irons Beats Slater at Quiksilver Japan
Andy Irons (HAW) claimed revenge today for his last minute loss to Kelly Slater (USA) in South Africa in July, when he beat Slater in epic 2-2.5 metre (six-to-eight foot) waves in the Quiksilver Pro Japan to claim his first victory of the season.

TITLE RACE STILL HOT AS MUNRO AND FANNING WIN IN ROUND TWO OF QUIKSILVER PRO JAPAN
Trent Munro (AUS) and Mick Fanning (AUS) kept the tight race for the 2005 Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour crown alive today when they both defeated local competitors in round two of the Quiksilver Pro Japan. Both will now progress into round three and, with a solid result here in Japan, either could reel in ratings leader Kelly Slater (USA) or overtake number two Andy Irons (HAW).

UNITED STATES SET TO HOST THE 2005 QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING
The Best Young Surfers in the World to Compete for the World Title in Huntington Beach, Calif. Top amateur surfers from more than 25 nations, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, South Africa, Tahiti, the United Kingdom and our own USA team will represent their countries as they compete for individual and team championship titles.

STARS OF SURF, SCREEN AND ACTION SPORTS TO UNITE AT SURFER POLL AWARDS
The 2005 SURFER Poll and Video Awards Presented by American Suzuki Motor Corporation, one of the most prestigious nights in surfing, will be a "who's who" of athletes, celebrities and industry insiders, with more than 2,000 expected guests.

SLATER DOMINATES DAY ONE OF QUIKSILVER PRO JAPAN
After relocating approximately half an hour’s drive north from the base camp of Hebara to the smallish but fun waves at Shidashita, it was all Kelly Slater (USA) in day one of the Quiksilver Pro Japan.

RATINGS BATTLE RESUMES AT QUIKSILVER PRO JAPAN
Tuesday 23 August 2005. Sydney, Australia: The surfing world is focused on the resumption of the battle of the big guns when the Quiksilver Pro Japan starts next week. After three wins from six ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) events this year, six-time world champion Kelly Slater (Florida, USA) is leading the ratings with 5,342 points – 746 points ahead of current world champion Andy Irons (Hawaii, USA, 4,596 points) as he shoots for an unprecedented seventh world title.

BODY GLOVE APPAREL LINE TO DEBUT AT MAGIC
Men's and Juniors Sportswear Lines Take Inspiration from Coastal Lifestyle- REDONDO BEACH, Calif., (August 2, 2005) - Body Glove International will be taking over the House of Blues Foundation Room at the Mandalay Bay during Magic, August 29-31, for the exclusive premiere of its spring 2006 young men's and juniors collections. T

SLATER DEFEATS IRONS IN EPIC SHOWDOWN AT BILLABONG PRO, JEFFREYS BAY
After an extraordinary day of surfing in building two metre (6 foot) plus conditions, six-time Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour champ, Kelly Slater (USA) emerged from the chilly waters of Jeffreys Bay South Africa to claim the top gong in the 2005 Billabong Pro defeating Andy Irons (HAW) 16.83 to 16.56 out of 20.

SLATER AND IRONS SURVIVE IN DAY OF MIXED RESULTS AT BILLABONG PRO, JEFFREYS BAY
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa played host to some of the most spectacular showdowns of the season (if not ever) today when perfect 1.2 to 1.6 metre (4 to 6 foot) waves consistently pumped into the arena offering surfers maximum opportunity to perform.

NEW SWELL ON THE WAY FOR BILLABONG PRO, JEFFREYS BAY
With Jeffreys Bay showing definite signs of the predicted new swell, organisers of the Billabong Pro have once again placed the event on hold for today but are expecting tomorrow to be “killer”.

SURFER SUSPENDED DUE TO POSITIVE DRUG TEST
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Rules and Discipline Judge, Robert Gerard announced today that Brazilian surfer, Neco Padaratz (currently ranked 27 on the World Championship Tour) has been suspended from professional surfing, effective immediately, until 1 January 2006.

BILLABONG PRO, JEFFREYS BAY ROUND THREE ON HOLD AGAIN
Despite strong winds lashing the coast during the night, the Billabong Pro has awoken to a miniscule swell dribbling over the reef at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa which has prompted organisers to once again place the event on hold for today.

TRIALISTS READY TO BATTLE THE BIG GUNS IN THE BILLABONG PRO
With the completion of the Von Zipper Trials the draw for the Billabong Pro is complete and now the newly selected wildcards are eager to upset their more seasoned rivals competing in the sixth event on the Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour.

Surfing Soars in Popularity
More people than ever are riding waves. This article explores the reasons for this surge in surfing's hipness and probes the effects it might have on the sport.

Tourist Attacked by Shark in Florida
Yet another shark attack off the gulf coast of Florida - the third attack within a week.

FANNING CLAIMS VICTORY IN REUNION ISLAND
Rip Curl Search WCT (June 23 - July 4) ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) FOSTER'S MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on aspworldtour.com and ripcurl.com FANNING CLAIMS VICTORY IN REUNION ISLAND Saving his best form till last, 8th seeded Australian Mick Fanning blitzed fellow finalist, 14th seeded Australian Phil Macdonald to take victory in the Rip Curl Search WCT event in St Leu, Reunion Island.

SWELL PUMPING FOR RIP CURL PRO SEARCH WCT
Rip Curl Search WCT (June 23 - July 4) ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) FOSTER'S MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on aspworldtour.com and ripcurl.com SWELL PUMPING FOR RIP CURL PRO SEARCH WCT

Second Florida Shark Attack Victim's Leg Amputated
After three days and two tragic shark attacks in Florida, the second victim has his leg amputated.

Another Shark Attack in Florida
Emotions swirl on Florida's Gulf Coast after a second Shark attack is reported in a span of three days.

EPIC SURF CONDITIONS GREET RIP CURL SEARCH WCT DAY FOUR
Heat 8: Number one seed, American Kelly Slater versus 42nd seed, Brazilian Bruno Santos; Heat 9: Number two seed, Hawaiian Andy Irons versus 38th seed, Brazilian Jean Da Silva; Heat 10: Number 16 seed, Australian Mark Occhilupo versus 19th seed, Brazilian Peterson Rosa; Heat 11: Number 7 seed, American Cory Lopez versus 28th seed, Brazilian Victor Ribas; Heat 12: Number 10 seed Australian Luke Egan versus number 24 Brazilian Paulo Moura; Heat 13: Number 3 seed Australian Joel Parkinson;

TOP SEEDS DOMINATE RIP CURL SEARCH WCT OPENING ROUND ACTION IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) FOSTER'S MEN'S WORLD TOUR Live on aspworldtour.com and ripcurl.com TOP SEEDS DOMINATE RIP CURL SEARCH WCT OPENING ROUND ACTION IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS The inaugural Rip Curl Search WCT competition enjoyed a magnificent opening of main event action at Reunion Island's St Leu today, with the Foster’s Men’s World Tour top 16 seeds dominating the results of Round One's three-man heats.

FINAL FOUR WILDCARDS FOR RIP CURL SEARCH WCT
- Florida twins CJ & Damien Hobgood (current world # 3 & # 7 respectively, CJ impending father, Damien injured); - Californian Chris Ward (current world #14, injured); - Brazilian Neco Padaratz (current world # 22, injured); - Hawaiian Sunny Garcia (current world # 33, ill); - Californian Tim Curran (current world # 35, ill); - Californian Shane Beschen (current world # 37, impending father); - Florida's Shea Lopez (current world # 38, injured);

TOM CURREN & BEN DUNN AWARDED WILDCARDS FOR RIP CURL SEARCH WCT
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 2005 Men's World Championship Tour (WCT) TOM CURREN & BEN DUNN AWARDED WILDCARDS FOR RIP CURL SEARCH WCT Friday, June 17, 2005 (Saint Leu, Reunion Island): Former World Champion Tom Curren (USA) and 2003 World Under 18 Champion Ben Dunn (AUS) have accepted Wildcard entries for the first ever Rip Curl Search WCT, this year running at Saint Leu in Reunion Island from June 23 to July 4.

AMERICA'S BEST AMATEUR SURFERS SET TO COMPETE AT SURFING AMERICA USA
AMERICA'S BEST AMATEUR SURFERS SET TO COMPETE AT SURFING AMERICA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY SIMA IN HUNTINGTON BEACH Event Leads into Independence Day Weekend in Surf City USAT Huntington Beach, Calif., June 15, 2005 - The second annual Surfing America USA Championships presented by SIMA will bring top amateur surfers from across the United States to Huntington Beach, California,

Body Glove Wetsuits Featured in "Lords of Dogtown"
Body Glove Wetsuits Featured in "Lords of Dogtown"

Kelly Slater Wins Globe WCT Fiji; Moves to Number One
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Globe WCT Fiji May 22nd – June 3rd 2005. Wednesday June 1st 2005. KELLY SLATER WINS GLOBE WCT FIJI IN PERFECT SURF, MOVES TO NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD Six-time world champion Kelly Slater today claimed the inaugural Globe WCT Fiji title in six-to-eight foot lefthand waves at Restaurants, Tavarua, that were described as some of the most perfect ever surfed in the Foster’s Men’s World Tour.

Huge Waves and Laird Hamilton Arrive on Tavarua at the Globe WCT Fiji Pro
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Globe WCT Fiji May 22nd – June 3rd 2005. 10.45am Friday May 31st 2005 Catch it LIVE on www.aspworldtour.com and www.globefiji.com FIRST COURSE AT RESTAURANTS IN THE GLOBE WCT FIJI IT’S 10.45am on Tuesday morning in the beautiful Fijian islands, and we’ve just started round four of the Globe WCT Fiji.

TAVARUA’S PERFECT STORM IS BREWING
TAVARUA’S PERFECT STORM IS BREWING AS the fifth day of the waiting period for the inaugural Globe WCT Fiji passes us by with the South Pacific remaining devoid of contestable conditions for the fourth fixture of the 2005 Foster’s Men’s World Tour, organisers and surfers remain confident and content with the knowledge that a massive storm brewing down in the Great Southern Ocean virtually guarantees not only deliverance but what could be epic conditions.

Kelly Slater Wins Billabong Pro, Tahiti
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Women’s ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. PRESS RELEASE: 730pm Tuesday May 17th 2005 Billabong Pro Tahiti Men's May 5-17th Billabong Pro Tahiti Girl’s May 5-15th SLATER RE-WRITES THE RECORD BOOKS WITH TWO PERFECT TENS TO WIN THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI.

Hot Surfing and Heavy Rain at Billabong Pro, Tahiti
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Women’s ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. Catch it LIVE on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com

The Billabong Pro Kicks Off After Long Delay
BIG WEST SWELL BOMBARDS ROUND TWO AT TEAHUPOO TEAHUPOO (Cheo-pu) edged towards its dangerous best today as the Billabong Pro Tahiti continued its march hunting a result, with a new west swell kicking in for the sudden death round two heats of the Foster’s Men’s World Tour event. Solid 2m (4-6’++) slabs of water, with some bomb sets from the west, saw conditions become critical on the end section as surfers tried to escape from the wrapping barrel.

"Hurry up and Wait" at the Billabong Pro
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster’s Men’s World Tour. Women’s ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. 7.00am Sunday May 8th 2005.

Winner of Billabong XXL Big Wave Award
DAN MOORE WINS $68,000 BILLABONG XXL AWARD WITH 68-FOOT WAVE AT JAWS, MAUI Desmond Takes Monster Paddle Honors, Longbottom Has Monster Tube, Dorian Best Performance

Bodyglove Surfbout Attracts Top Surfers
San Clemente, Calif. - April 13, 2005 - A field of 240 professional surfers from around the world are scheduled to battle it out at the "Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio Footwear." The four-star Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) contest will be held at Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California,

Irons and Company Gear up for Tahiti
For three adrenalin filled weeks the eyes of the surfing world will be focused on the dredging barrels of Teahupoo (Chopes) as the world’s best male and female surfers contest the Billabong Pro Tahiti delivered by Air Tahiti Nui from May 5th-17th. The action will commence a week before the main event as 80 big wave surfers vie for the two wildcards on offer in the Air Tahiti Nui/Von Zipper trials, from April 25th.

New Bands Added to DK Music Roster
DAKINE UPDATES "DK MUSIC" AT DAKINE.COM - New Bands Added to DK MUSIC Roster - HOOD RIVER, Ore. - April 13, 2005 - DAKINE, a leading manufacturer of packs, bags and accessories for action sports professionals and enthusiasts, has recently updated DK MUSIC on dakine.com adding bands,

Long and Entertaining Day at The Rip Curl Pro
IT took 21 heats from an exhaustive schedule that was one of the longest days in pro surfing history, but in a sensational result Australia’s Gold Coast rookie Bede Durbidge has bumped former six-times world champion Kelly Slater from the Rip Curl Pro at Phillip Island’s Woolamai Beach. It was a day when the higher seeds otherwise generally ruled the roost.

BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO FOOTWEAR RETURNS AS A WQS-RATED.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FOUR-STAR EVENT.
BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO FOOTWEAR RETURNS AS A WQS-RATED.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FOUR-STAR EVENT. $95,000 Event Launches First West Coast Stop of 2005 Surfing America Pro Tour at Lowers. Redondo Beach, Calif., March 30, 2005 - Body Glove is proud to announce "Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio" set to take place April 26-30, 2005 at, arguably the best competition wave in the Mainland U.S., Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.

Hot Surf Action in Australia
Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Kelly Slater, and others battle their way toward the final at Bell's Beach, Australia.

Deadly Drops in Northern Cal
This gut-wrenching video unveils a NorCal mysto spot aptly named Ghost Tree. You will stare horrified with your mouth gaping wide as one unfortunate goofy-footer gets obliterated by a fifty foot behemoth. At least I did.

Mick Fanning Reigns Supreme
Tuesday, March 08, 2005 (Snapper Rocks, Queensland, Australia): COMEBACK kid Mick Fanning (Aus) signalled he is back to his electrifying best with an emotion-charged victory in the Quiksilver Pro Presented by Boost Mobile at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast today.

Surfers and Divers Embrace Anti-Shark Device
It's something we've always wanted: Freedom from shark attacks. Thanks to some Aussie scientists, that day may have come.

Occy Retires from Professional Surfing
Former World surfing champion and ageless inspiration to surfers around the globe, Mark Occhilupo is calling quites after the 2005 pro surfing tour.

MTV's Untold: Laird Hamilton
Spike TV takes an in-depth look at some of sports' most compelling figures and the challenges they've endured in the new one-hour sports dcoumentary series entitled Untold. Surfer Laird Hamilton is profiled in the premiere episode premiering Friday, February 18 (9:00pm-10:00pm ET/PT).

Mick Fanning Returns to Competition
After months of rehabilitation, former number four world tour ripper Mick Fanning is back for action. Kelly Slater says he is looking forward to his return.

British Surfer Rides Tsunami in Sri Lanka
I don't know about this guy, but he claiming one serious ride.

More First Hand Photos of The Tsunami Disaster
Here are almost 30 photos from a journalist who experienced the entire ordeal.

Tsunamis: Thousands Killed by Massive Waves
Unless you live outside of the world of communication, you have heard of the tragedy in Thialand and beyond. Here are some images from the disaster.

Irons Wins Quicksilver in Big Hawaiian Waves
Bruce Irons wins the Hawaiian big wave championship known as The Eddie. The Quicksilver Invitational Big Wave Contest at Waimea is in memory of Eddie Aikau.

Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Read about the upcoming Hawaiian big wave contest by Jay DiMartino at About.com who has written many articles on surfing technique and culture.

Iron Wins Big in Hawaii
Read all the details. Andy Irons wins the second jewel of the Vans Triple Crown at Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Bu Your Surfer a Ferrari Surfboard for Christmas
Ferrari style surfboard tops list of Beverly Hills most wanted and most expensive items for Christmas this year.

Oneil World Cup in Big Hawaiian Waves
Sunny Garcia won the first contest in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, but now the Oneil World Cup is going off in perfect big waves at Sunset Beach at Oahu, Hawaii.

Sunny Garcia and Nathan Carroll perform at Vans Triple Crown
ASP press release from Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at Haleiwa, Hawaii.

Andy Irons Wins ASP Title
Professional results from the ASP Surfing World tour. Andy Irons wins his third world title in Brazil at the Nova Schin Festival.

Great Occy Interview!
One of the best surfers in professional history, Aussie Marco Luciano Jay Occhilupo gives a heart-felt interview about the tour, future, and his new son.

Who's the Man?
As the world tour rounds the bend and heads for the last leg, check out who has a shot at taking the title in Hawaii. It's crunch time now.

Luke Egan Wins Billabong Pro, Mundaka
Luke Egan has spent decades as a pro surfer and is still blowing up. Who says there's no place for a thirty-something Aussie leadfoot on the tour? He has now added Mundaka to his many conquests.

Shark Attack Victim Pens Book
Kauaian shark attack victim, Bethany Hamilton, has released the story of her life, faith, and the tragedy that changed her life.

Irons VS. Irons
Andy Irons defeats his own flesh and blood in clean, overhead conditions to take the Quicksilver Pro, France.

Kelly Slater Lends Support to Sebastian Pro
With Kelly Slater's support and a nod from the world's best surfers, Sebastian Inlet looks to be the next hot spot for an upcoming WQS event.

Hurricane Frances
An actual account of my experiences as Hurricane Frances made landfall in my hometown. It was a long painful ordeal but some areas got some great surf.

Irons Gets Er Done
"Great 4-6 ft (2m) lines greeted the final day of competition, with only light winds blowing. A couple of whales once again graced the lineup and entertained the massive crowd onsite," as Andy Irons once again blew up and won the Billabong Pro at J-Bay.

Word Surf News in Review
What went down last week in the world of surfing? Well, I'll tell ya when you click on this article. It includes big tubes, contests, and girls (lots of em).

Quicksilver Pro in Fiji Postponed
With good waves and the best surfers in the world chomping at the bit, the Quicksilver Pro in Fiji is put on hold due to a boat accident.

A Surf Contest in a River?
The Pororoca Surf Championship is like no other contest I've see since it doesn't take place in the ocean. You've got to scope this one.

CJ Hobgood Pulls in and Moves Up
CJ Hobgood dedeats an injured Nathan Hedge in perfect 6 foot surf at the gnarliest wave in the world as Kelly Slater and Andy Irons hold strong in the World Ratings.

Big Waves, Big Money, Big Balls
Pete Cabrina goes left at Jaws on a 70 foot wave, gets a photo, and wins $70,000. That sounds simple enough.

Parko Takes Bells (The Story)
A play-by-play of Joel Parkinson's win down under at the Bell's Beach Rip Curl Pro. All the heavy hitters were there including Taj Burrow and Kelly Slater in the final rounds.

Ron Jon's Surf Park
If you want to surf perfect waves any time and you've got a couple of grand to throw down, check out Ron Jon's new concept for a surf park. Sounds quite exhilerating!

Parko Takes Bells (Interview)
Joel Parkinson speaks about his recent win at Bell's Beach at the Rip Curl Pro and his final round against Taj Burrow.

Mick Lowe Takes the Lead
Friday, March 12, 2004 (Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia) Australian Michael Lowe (Windang, NSW) today defeated the biggest names in surfing to win the Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile. The US$260,000 World Championship Tournament (WCT) resumed with round four and ran right through the business end of the draw, climaxing at the grand finale and crowning of the 2004 champion.

Day Four at the Quicksilver Pro
Occy blows up. Slater and Andy move on. And the bad weather moves in.

Quicksilver Pro Kicks Off 04 Tour
Clean 3-4 ft (1-1.3m) barrels were on offer throughout the day. Ideal offshore conditions and waves peeling along the shallow sandbank provided the perfect backdrop, as spectators soaked up an amazing surfing show.

Flea Wins at Mavericks
The results are in from the big cold Northwest...

The Hansen Pipeline Pro.
Sunday Feb 22, 2004. Pipeline, Hawaii. The final heat of the Hansens Energy Pro presented by Billabong has been won by Tom Dosland, followed by Mickey Bruneau, Pancho Sullivan and Fred Patacchia.

Pancho Wins Backdoor Shootout.
After many years of ripping relentlessly on the North Shore and chocking up several wins at Sunset, Pancho Sullivan finally pulls in and pulls out with some Pipeline glory.

Warwick Wins
Warwick showed lots of maturity beyond his young age and waited patiently for the right wave, which eventually came near the end of the heat. Warwick took off, pulled into the barrel and scored the highest single wave score of the contest, a near perfect 9.65 to take first.

Info onThe Eddie
The Eddie is a historical event in surfing. It has gathered legends and offered surfing richest prize for over a decade, but this year the format is being broadened. Rumors are flying about new additions like Bruce and Andy Irons to the prestigious list of invitees. For more info on the event and Eddie himself, read on.

Brad Gerlach's Competition Concept is a Reality
Check out Brad Gerlach's revolutionary plan to revitalize pro surfing.

Surfer Dies at Pipe
Tragedy in Paradise...read more

Blue Horizon Press Release
The new flick from Jack Mccoy looks promising. He has, after all, given us "The Occumentary" and "The Green Iguana."

Andy Irons Takes Pipe, Hawaii, and the World
In the most intense finish in years, the World Title is decided at Pipline, and Andy Irons defeats Kelly Slater to become the Pipemaster, Triple Crown Champion, and World Champion.

Patterson Wins in Hawaii; Tour Drama Builds
Jake "The Snake" Patterson wins at Sunset and sets himself up as a contender for the Triple Crown while the gap between Slater and Irons for the World Title gets increasingly slim.

ASP World Tour News
While I do my best to scour the net for fresh info, these guys are the official word on what's going down on tour.

Irons is Blazing Hot in France
Andy Irons looks in control in round two as the competition heats up at the Quicksilver Pro.

2003 Surfer Poll Video Awards
Surfers rate this year's greatest surf video gems. Check out the insane clips and view the results of the poll.

The Pros Prep for France: The Next Leg of the ASP Tour
Andy Irons is in the driver's seat, but the final outcome is anyone's call.

Aussie Lovett Takes San Clemente; Andy Irons Holds Lead
Rolling right handers, an all Aussie final, sibling rivalry tension, and Slater ready to make his move: it's the Boost Mobile Pro.

Bruce Beats Andy; Slater Moves In
Andy Irons falls to his brother's smooth, powerful style and sets up an exciting situation for the world tour with Kelly Slater in position to claim title number 7.

Kelly Slater Wins at Jeffery's Bay; Moves to Second
BIG NEWS! After hiatus and competitive ups and downs, Six time world champion Kelly Slater wins in South Africa and moves into second in the world.

Unleashed!
Interesting...a lawyer is claiming that a broken leash caused a surfer's death. Read about the lawsuit yourself here.

Hardcore Travel Exposition
A great examination of the state of hard core surf travel. Can you bail out on everything to go catch some epic surf?

Cory Lopez Wins Big at Hunington
Fresh from an astounding big-wave celluloid performance in Tahiti, Florida's Cory Lopez flashes his brilliant small wave antics to wow the American homies.