Rip Curl GromSearch Coffs Harbour to finish tomorrow..

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Macauley's Beach, NSW -- As the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by SNICKERS flies toward the pointy end of competition, tomorrow’s stars have their eyes firmly set on tomorrow – literally. With six champions to be crowned tomorrow in six tightly fought divisions, there is much at stake in a field stacked with future professional stars....

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SV Forum: Sound off on hefty airline fees for surfboards

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Why isn't the surfing industry doing more to protect surfers from unscrupulous airlines that charge very high fees for surfboards checked in as luggage.....

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Dive and Poulter rule Rip Curl GromSearch Dunedin NZ

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Alex Dive (Mnt) was too classy for his opponents in the final of the premier under 16 boys division of the Rip Curl GromSearch event held at St Clair Beach, Dunedin over the weekend....

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Adrian Buchan 3rd at Mundaka - moves to 7th in ratings

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Australian surfer Adrian 'Ace' Buchan used his 1st place momentum gained at the Quik Pro France to post the second best result of his career. Adrian finished equal third at the Billabong Pro Mundaka on Saturday the 4th of October and with two events to go, Brazil and Pipe, Adrian now sits in 7th place on the ASP ratings....

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Bill Caster to be honored at Sacred Craft surfboard show

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - San Diego shaping icon Bill Caster will be honored at the SACRED CRAFT Consumer Surfboard Expo (October 11 & 12) during the 'Tribute to the Masters Shape-off' presented by Ice Nine Foam Works....

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KZN claim Reef Wetsuits Nat. Jr Champs Freedom Cup

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - KwaZulu-Natal claimed provincial honours and the Freedom Cup on the final day of the 2008 Reef Wetsuits SA National Junior Championships presented by Ocean & Earth SA at St Michaels on Sea on the KZN South Coast today (Sunday October 5) when they beat defending champions and arch rivals Western Province by 1254 points....

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Famous Green Label surf wax joins Project Blue Initiative

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - San Clemente, Ca -- Project BLUE, the environmental initiative established to raise funds in support of the non-profit Surfrider Foundation’s mission to protect the oceans and beaches, would like to welcome Famous Wax into the family. As part of their support, a portion of the proceeds from Famous’ petrochemical-free Green Label Surf Wax will be donated to Surfrider....

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Al Hunt asks if Kelly is the greatest sportsman of all time

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Coolangatta -- Unless you have been in a coma the past week, then you already know that Kelly has won his historic 9th ASP World Title. Congratulations to Kelly and now the big question is will he go for 10?...

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Catching up with ASP Pro Jnr standout Travis Beckmann

Sunday, October 5, 2008

5 October, 2008 : - - Huntington Beach, Ca - - Travis Beckmann is one of the most consistent surfers on the ASP North America Pro Junior series. The regular-footer from Vero Beach, Florida fought through an injury plagued first half of the ASP North America Pro Junior series and is still sitting in the No. 3 position overall....

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Die Quiksilver German Champs in Seignosse/Frankreich

Saturday, October 4, 2008

4 October, 2008 : - - Die 13. und bisher größte deutsche Meisterschaft im Wellenreiten ist vorbei. Vom 29. September bis zum 2. Oktober 2008 wurden rund 180 Heats mit 188 Startern in den Disziplinen Open, Open Women, Longboard, Longboard Women und Bodyboard Open ausgefahren. Zudem kämpften die Senioren (mind. 28), Master (mind. 35), die Junioren (u. 18) und die Grommets (u. 16) um den Titel....

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