Lay Day Called for Movistar Peru Classic pres. by Rip Curl
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 3 November, 2009 : - - Lobitos,
Piura/Peru – The Movistar Peru Classic presented by
Rip Curl, Event No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, has called a lay
day today, with strong winds damaging the event site at Lobitos.
"With the event relocation from the
populated town of Mancora to the desert of Lobitos, we have been faced with some
climatic challenges overnight,” Richie Porta, ASP Women’s World Tour Head Judge,
said. “Wind damage has affected the site structure and operations so with the
forecast looking better for the days ahead, the contest is today postponed and
we will check back in tomorrow at 7am for a possible
start."
Amee Donohoe (AUS), 28, has
withdrawn from the event due to injury. Her position will be filled by the
Runner-Up from the Movistar Peru Classic Trials, scheduled to be finished by
10am today.
Event organizers will reconvene
tomorrow at 7am for a possible 7:30am
start.
About ASP: The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) is
the governing body of professional surfing. Crowning surfing’s undisputed world
champions since 1976, the ASP sanctions the following tours: the ASP World Tour,
the ASP Women’s World Tour, the World Qualifying Series (WQS) and the World
Longboarding, Junior and Masters Championships. The ASP is dedicated to
showcasing the world's best surfing talent in a variety of progressive formats
and has revolutionized the way the world watches surfing via their webcasts. The
organization is divided into seven different regions: Africa, Japan,
Australasia, Europe, Hawaii, North America, and South America.
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