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It's Prime Time Brazil as Quiksilver Saquarema readies |
| 19 May, 2012 : - For the 4th consecutive year, Itauna beach plays host to the Coca Cola presents Quiksilver Saquarema Prime 2012, May 22nd -27th. Located 100 Km north of Rio de Janeiro the wave at Itauna is considered by many to be Brazil’s best. Categorized as a Prime event by the ASP, the Quiksilver Saquarema Prime... |
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Surfrider Foundation speaks out on Malibu dredging |
| 18 May, 2012 : - As far back as 2004, the Surfrider Foundation has raised concerns about the inlet at Surfrider Beach and its effect on surfing. In addition to efforts to enhance the coastal ecosystem through wetland restoration, Surfrider Foundation’s goal has been and continues to be the development of a plan to maintain the inlet location at the west end... |
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Steep and Deep Photo Challenge honors Sion Milosky |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Zak Noyle and Billy Kemper embodied the spirit of the late-great Sion Milosky with a single image from the Banzai Pipeline, winning the inaugural Steep and Deep Pipeline Photo Challenge. This contest awarded the surfer and photographer who captured the biggest, steepest Pipeline barrel from the 2011-12 winter season... |
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VIDEO: ABROAD - A new film by John Lynch |
| 18 May, 2012 : - John Lynch, filmmaker, known for capturing powerful surf footage around the globe, digs deeper in this film to explore how standard tourism can transcend into life-altering experiences. Shot single-handedly by Lynch over the course of a several week stint in Indonesia, the film chronicles the evolution of his journey...
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Video: Florence takes best air at Billabong Rio Pro |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Nixon’s John John Florence walked away the winner of his inaugural ASP tour event at the Billabong Pro and also nabbed a custom Nixon valued at over $10,000 USD for Biggest Air during the Rio contest. Currently on his rookie year on the ASP WCT, it was John John’s backside 360 that earned him the title of Nixon’s WTA Rio winner... |
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Gran Canaria Santa Pro Jr Day 3 fires in building swell |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Improved conditions made for a full day of surfing on day 3 of the Gran Canaria Santa Pro Junior. An incoming swell in the 3-4Ft range and lighter winds today at La Cicer allowed the event to run through two full rounds of competition. Vasco Ribeiro was the in-form surfer of the day, showing power and progressive surfing were the key... |
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Quiksilver's Balaram Stack absorbs the North Shore |
| 18 May, 2012 : - New York and the North Shore might be opposite ends of the spectrum but Balaram feels right at home in both arenas. Balaram Stack is New York’s next big thing. The US Surfing Team alumni was dubbed the 'The Surf Prince of Long Beach,' by New York Magazine. With his feet liberated, Balaram looks to become the first New Yorker to... |
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Cape Peninsula event to crown South African Champ |
| 18 May, 2012 : - The countdown to the 2012 Billabong South African Surfing Champs has begun. In less than a week the longest running surfing tournament in the country gets underway on the Cape Peninsula, one of the most consistent but rugged surf destinations in South Africa. The end of May is a good period for surf in the Western Cape, and... |
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Television show captures 2012 Billabong XXL Awards |
| 18 May, 2012 : - The one hour television show documenting the 2012 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy will air on FUEL TV starting this Sunday, May 20 at 6 P.M. ET/3 P.M. PT. This year's XXL Awards will be remembered as one of the most spectacular in the event's 12-year history and stars two of the most stunning rides... |
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Aussies froth on about nude surfer, Hawaiians say 'eh?' |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Although scantily clad beachgoers are common on the Sunshine Coast, boardriders have been left blushing by the sight of a woman taking to the ocean in her bare essentials. Word of the bold and mysterious visitor has spread quickly from the beach. Marama Kake has become known around Noosa as 'the naked surfer'... |
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Blue Magazine Updates - Epic Days: Baltic Barrels |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Schweden. Das Land der saftigen Elchsteaks, selbstgekochten Marmeladen und knusprigen Blondinen steht auch für eine weitere Delikatesse: kalte, baltische Barrels. Der schwedische Fotograf Mikael Pilstrand war am besten Tag des Winters vor Ort und hat uns diese großartigen Bilder mitgebracht... |
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3Sesenta Grande - Natxo González y Axi Muniain |
| 18 May, 2012 : - La espectacular ola de Natxo González en La Galea, fotografiada por Javi Muñoz Pacotwo el 9 de marzo de este año, ha sido la mayor ola de remada de todas las que han participado en el concurso, patrocinado por RED BULL y SURFING EUSKADI. Natxo ha ganado los 1.000 euros que correspondían por ello más 500 euros del premio SURFING EUSKADI a la mayor... |
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Rudá Carvalho representa a Bahia Surf de Saquarema |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Baiano de Ilhéus treina forte para participar do Quiqsilver Saquarema Prime, que começa na próxima terça-feira e distribuirá U$ 250 mil. Salvador, 17 de maio de 2012 - Após o encerramento da etapa brasileira do mundial de surf WT, vencida ontem pelo havaiano Jhon John Florence, na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, alguns dos melhores surfistas do planeta seguem... |
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Chuy Silva de Puerto Escondido hizo viaje sin apoyo... |
| 18 May, 2012 : - Los campeones nacionales de tabla de cuerpo Jesús Silva de Oaxaca y Ulises Rodríguez de Guerrero están compitiendo en el Chilean Challenge en Arica Chile en el tour mundial de la IBA, del 18 al 27 de mayo. Ambos competidores se encuentran en muy buen nivel en esta categoría que es poco apoyada, sin embargo cada año se lleva a cabo una parada del tour... |
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Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile passes on weekend swell |
| 18 May, 2012 : - The Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile will not run on Sunday, May 20 after the swell event forecasters were monitoring was downgraded. We are returning to hold, and will continue to wait for the proper swell. Fifteen days remain in the waiting period and we see strong weather activity in the south Pacific, so things look promising... |
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