http://www.surfersvillage.com Surfersvillage Surf News Agency - News, Contests Report, Big Wave Events, Airshow, Image Galleries, Shapers, Schools and Camps. http://www.surfersvillage.com/img/swban/SV120x80.gif http://www.surfersvillage.com 21 March, 2010 : - - We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches. The driver of the other car whipped his head around, started yelling at us, and flipped us the bird. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45873/news.htm 45873 21 March, 2010 : - - Surfers’ Point Margaret River, Western Australia: Chelsea Hedges (AUS/Gold Coast) won the Association of Surfing Professionals 6-Star Prime Rated Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River defeating Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS/NSW) in a nail-biting finish. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45874/news.htm 45874 21 March, 2010 : - - International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Water quality: theme of World Water Day 2010 http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45875/news.htm 45875 21 March, 2010 : - - Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland -- Taylor Jensen (USA) successfully defended his title at the Noosa Festival of Surfing today, crushing the hopes of local favourite Josh Constable (Noosa) to walk away with his second consecutive Golden Breed Mens Pro LQS title. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45876/news.htm 45876 20 March, 2010 : - - Surfers’ Point Margaret River, Western Australia: Josh Kerr claimed an incredible come-from-behind victory at the Association of Surfing Professionals 6 – Star Prime Rated Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River. Kerr defeated the home town hero Taj Burrow in front of the largest crowd ever seen at Margaret River estimated at 7000. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45868/news.htm 45868 20 March, 2010 : - - Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland -- A chunky two- meter east-north-east swell greeted surfers on the penultimate day of competition at the Noosa Festival of Surfing today, prompting organisers to extend heat times and cancel exhibition performances. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45869/news.htm 45869 20 March, 2010 : - - G'day from West Oz, Kerrsey pulled a rabbit out of the hat, or should that be joey out of the pouch... considering the number of Kangaroos around this place. Three big punts on two back to back waves sealed the Drug Aware Pro win for Josh Kerr today. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45870/news.htm 45870 21 March, 2010 : - - Piha surfer Elliot Paerata - Reid was crowned champion of the Quiksilver King of the Groms today (21st March) by none other than New Zealand surfing legend Maz Quinn. Paerata - Reid will now head to France later in the year to represent New Zealand at the international final along with the world’s best surfers under the age of 16. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45871/news.htm 45871 20 March, 2010 : - - Rangiroa, Tahiti -- Tamaroa McComb (Tahiti) has earned what seemed rightfully his, securing a fairytale victory at the TNS Rangiroa Pro Junior in Taumoto, Tahiti today. McComb defeated Australian Mitch Crews, posting a perfect ten-point ride in the final to with the heat with 15.50 two-wave heat total to Crews’s 14.25 (both out of 20.00). http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45872/news.htm 45872 19 March, 2010 : - - Melbourne has recorded its 100th day in a row when the maximum temperature has exceeded 20 degrees Celsius.CSIRO & BOM says 'Climate needs science focus' http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45848/news.htm 45848 19 March, 2010 : - - Surfers’ Point Margaret River Western Australia -- Huge surf provided ideal conditions as the world’s top surfers charged the 3 to 4m (12 feet plus) waves at Margaret River today. Local favourite and current Association of Surfing Professionals world number one rated surfer Taj Burrow lead the charge http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45849/news.htm 45849 19 March, 2010 : - - Noosa, Sunshine Coast Queensland -- Following a firecracker day of performance surfing from the pro’s on Thursday, Junior Boys and Girls had plenty to be inspired by as they took to the surf for the first time at the Noosa Festival of Surfing today. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45850/news.htm 45850 19 March, 2010 : - - The North Shore Soap Factory Pipeline Women's Pro is gearing up for an epic event. This season contest officials have 14 days to pick the best tube riding potential for both surfing and bodyboarding. Other divisions will be added as time permits. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45851/news.htm 45851 19 March, 2010 : - - Jacksonville Beach, Florida -- The East Coast’s only 'consumer expo for surfers', the 2010 Boards & Waves Expo, is coming to the Space Coast on April 17 & 18, 2010. The 2010 Boards & Waves Expo will feature over 70 exhibits of local & regional surfboard shapers, fin & foam manufacturers, more... http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45852/news.htm 45852 19 March, 2010 : - - The Birth of a Surfing Nation project has always had the objective of positioning Sri Lankan surfing in a different manner to that of other existing national surfing organizations due to the unusual environment and context in which the organization was created in 2010. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45853/news.htm 45853 9 March, 2010 : - - The is to take its first trip abroad this April for a training camp in France.Tavistock College Surf Academy Academy instructors Pete Keegan and Dan Kinsman will take 10 surf team members to La Torche in south Brittany during the second week of the Easter holidays. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45854/news.htm 45854 19 March, 2010 : - - On Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Island X Hawaii / Old Sugar Mill Brand Coffee and Coffea Consulting will host a celebration of North Shore grown coffee, cacao, produce, food, art, film, music, and surf industry manufacturing at an open house exhibition in the Old Sugar Mill, Waialua. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45855/news.htm 45855 19 March, 2010 : - - Until August 11, 2009, doubt didn’t exist. Everyone else gave up. Mick went to Vegas to drink and gamble; Taj looked at masterworks in Paris and Kelly continued to experiment with micro-sleds. And, then, on one of those bright, perfect Balinese days when the onshore gives welcome relief from tropical burn and makes it perfect for airs, it happened. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45856/news.htm 45856 19 March, 2010 : - - After two sensational days of surfing at the TNS Rangiroa Pro Junior in Tahiti the eight remaining quarterfinalists fought harder than ever to remain in this years competition, if not for the prize money, then for one more opportunity to surf in perfect waves with just one other surfer out. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45857/news.htm 45857 9 March, 2010 : - - BSUPA is pleased to announce that we have finally, after three months of hard negotiations, our own insurance policy. This means to members and to others within the industry that BSUPA is now separated from the British Surf Association club scheme, and BSUPA is a stand alone organisation... http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45858/news.htm 45858 19 March, 2010 : - - Durban. South Africa -- An inspiring addition to the Quiksilver Pro Junior presented by Durban and Resolution is the Quiksilver Surf Day. This is a day at the beach where Quiksilver and Durban bring together surfers from various backgrounds through their love of surfing. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45859/news.htm 45859 19 March, 2010 : - - Introducing pro Surfer Bede Durbidge’s signature timepiece. Never loose your fin key again, The Durbo features a revolutionary Fin Tool accessory hidden in the case. Not a surfer? No worries, the key tucks neatly out of view into the watch case, you’ll never know it’s there. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45860/news.htm 45860 19 March, 2010 : - - Jean-sebastien estienne 'J'espère qu'il vous plaira.... Surtout n'hésitez pas a me laisser votre feedback et a en assurer la promo. Merci a tous et bon surf.' http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45861/news.htm 45861 19 March, 2010 : - - Santa Cruz, California -- After much anticipation, notorious waterman, Jamie Mitchell's 9'8 signature surf SUP is now in stores. Mitchell and Surftech founder, Randy French, worked tirelessly on the design of the 9'8 JM for more than two years. The result is the ultimate all around surf SUP. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45862/news.htm 45862