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World's best juniors sight on Tahiti Nui Satellite Rangiroa |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - The inaugural Tahiti Nui Satellite Rangiroa Pro Junior is set to see 48 of the world's best pro junior, 21 years and under, surfers head to Tahiti from the 15 - 19 March 2010 to compete for US$25,000 in prize money and valuable ratings points to qualify for the ASP World Junior Tour. |
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Quiksilver announces operating results for Quarter One |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - Huntington Beach, California -- Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) announced operating results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2010. Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 decreased 2% to $432.7 million from $443.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. |
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Beyrick de Vries local hopeful for Quiksilver Pro Junior |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Junior will see the finest junior surfers battle it out for a piece of US$ 10,000 in prize money (R75, 000) this Easter. Leading the local charge will be Beyrick de Vries (Umhlanga) who was placed fourth at the ISA World junior championships in New Zealand. |
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Saffas advancing at Burton Surfest, Jordy hits SurfSho |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - Three South African surfers have advanced to the business end of the Burton Toyota Surfest in Newcastle, Australia, touted as the world’s biggest surfing event with more than 750 competitors. Tarryn Chudleigh (Kommetjie) posted an impressive display to move into the semifinals of the Newcastle Women’s Open. |
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Ho'okipa to host Ian Walsh's Menehune Mayhem event |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - Ian Walsh’s Menehune Mayhem is a one day surf event to pit Maui’s Top Junior Surfers in an all day competition. Awards will be given at the event for highest GPA for a boy and girl, the Eric Diaz Memorial Award and the Steve Cooney Memorial Award in which all competitors are eligible to win. |
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Volcom's Catfish gets punchy at Aviones, Puerto Rico.. |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - We love Puerto Rico like a fat kid loves cake. Beautiful waves, beautiful landscapes and warm water - who could ask for more? While this winter has been one of the best on record for waves and conditions in this beautiful little island, we stumbled upon probably the worst weekend of weather and waves. |
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Film 'Waveriders' plugs Irish surf roots into modern world |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - Winner of Best Documentary at the 2009 Surfer Poll Awards, Waveriders tells the little known story of surfing’s legendary Irish roots and its surprising connection to today’s worldwide surf phenomenon. The story unfolds through the inspirational history of Irish/Hawaiian legendary waterman, George Freeth. |
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Women's longboard champs may get permit for Swami's |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - The Encinitas City Council decided to open Swami’s Beach for a potential surf contest despite protests from local surfers who said the secluded point break should be kept pristine. Until now, Encinitas has never allowed organized public events at Swami’s, which is less accessible than other local beaches. |
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Pablo Prieto Seranno launches Star Surf Camp in France |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - One of the world’s top professional body boarders has launched a new surf camp in the south west of France. Pablo Prieto Seranno will be head coach at the Star Surf Camp in France, supported by professional snowboarder Tina Ramholt who will be working as a yoga instructor |
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Zumiez reports Fourth Quarter sales increase 5.6 percent |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, increased 5.6% to $132.4 million from $125.5 million a year ago. Net income rose to $8.8 million, or 9 cents a share, from $6.3 million or 21 cents, a year ago. |
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VF Corp to establish supply chain office in Panama City |
| 12 March, 2010 : - - VF Corp. will establish a supply chain office to manage purchasing in the Latin America region in Panama City, Panama by October, The Business Journal of the Triad Area reported. The news indicates a growing committment to manufacturing and sourcing operations in the Western Hemisphere at a time when many apparel
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Dane Bird big Day 3 of Burton Toyota Surfest, Occy out |
| 11 March, 2010 : - - Merewether, Newcastle NSW -- Australian surfer Dane Bird celebrated his 23rd birthday today by eliminating former world champion Mark Occhilupo on day three of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star rated Burton Toyota Pro. |
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Turn of seasons: ASP announces European WQS events |
| 11 March, 2010 : - - The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Europe is proud to announce the confirmation of an exciting Spring leg to kick-off April 1, 2010 for a series of six consecutive events in four different divisions including both men and women surfing. |
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'Somewhere Near Tapachula' rolls through Queensland |
| 11 March, 2010 : - - Somewhere Near Tapachula is the heartfelt true story of Mision Mexico, a children's refuge started Australian couple Alan and Pam Skuse. Based in Tapachula, Chiapas (on the southern coast of Mexico) this inspiring documentary focuses on Mision Mexico Boardriders Club, the unique surf community of orphaned, abused and homeless children. |
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Double-digit increase in import cargo good economic sign |
| 11 March, 2010 : - - Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 13% this month compared with the same month a year ago, and double-digit increases are expected to continue through the summer as the U.S. economy begins in improve, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report |
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