73 surfers breaking the record in South Africa : photo Jim McLagan / Argus
Surfing World Records
2006 was a record year for breaking World Records in the Surfing World
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 30 December, 2006 : - - This year has proven to be a record breaker many times over. The Guinness World Record for the number of Surfers on One Wave, was broken a whopping 4 times. The Guinnes World Record for the longest a wave was ridden was smashed in Brazil.
In the contest world Kelly Slater claimed his 8th ASP World Title at Mundaka in Spain, and Layne Beachley cliamed her 7th World title in Maui. Sofia Mulanovich entered the record books by winning the Van Triple Crown Womens Series.
Below is a brief recap of the record breaking events.
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Record breakers head out to the wave : photo Arkimages.com
Most surfers standing on one wave now set at 73
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 18 September, 2006 : - - Thanks to the phenomenal support of the surfing community of the Cape Peninsula, the Guinness World Record for the 'Most surfers standing on one wave' was easily surpassed at Muizenberg Corner on Sunday 17 September 2006 when 73 intrepid wave-riders caught and then rode a single wave for longer than five seconds.
The record is unofficial at present as video evidence submitted to the GWR organisation in London is still to be officially ratified, but with 349 surfers having paddled out to make the attempt and three of the other five waves ridden producing 69, 68 and 64 surfers standing for five seconds, previous records are about to be consigned to history.
"The response to the record breaking attempt was overwhelming", commented an elated Dene Botha, owner of the Kahuna Surfing Academy, who registered the record attempt and organised the Muizenberg event, adding "We were hoping for about 200 surfers but well over 300 made the effort and it's thanks to them, and all the generous sponsors, particularly those who funded the participation and transport costs for more than 50 surfers from previously disadvantaged communities, that has brought this world record to Cape Town."
Reports and images are available here
Approximately 70 surfers ride one wave at Muizenberg : photo Arkimages.com
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World Record (53) Bali, Indonesia 15 July 2006
125 World Record surfers ready to go : Photo by Tim Hain
New Surfing World Record now at 53
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 July, 2006 : - - Video and photographic evidence suggests the world record for the most people to ride a single wave simultaneously has been broken at famous Kuta Beach, Bali today with in excess of 53 local and visiting surfers riding a single wave together in a show of international unity. Guinness officials will now analyze the DVD evidence from Bali, a process which can take anywhere up to eight weeks; before approval is given.
More info at New world record set in Bali
World Record chaos in Bali : Photo by Tim Hain
World Record wave Bali 15 July 2006 : photo Jason Childs
World Record (46) Manly, Australia, 31 May 2006
Manly surfers claim record: 46 on one wave
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 31 May, 2006 : - - Enterprising surfers at Manly Beach decided to claim their world mark. The group from the Manly surf school brought a surfing world record back to our shores after 46 people successfully rode the same wave. The school had set a record of 38 in 2000, but it was lifted to 40 in San Diego and then 43 in Ireland.
So Matt Grainger, director of the surf school, decided to re-claim the mark and it was achieved on the tenth attempt with a mixture of high school students, veterans and five surfing novices. The feat was recorded and has been sent to the Guinness World Records for verification. "We had the record six years ago, 38 persons at Manly beach," Grainger said. "One of my mates told me it got beaten in San Diego, then recently again in Ireland.
Manly surfers bring world record back to Aussie shores
World Record (44) Lahinch, Ireland 13 May 2006
Determined to break the record : photo lahinchsurfschool.com
Irish surfers set new World Surfing Record at Lahinch
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 13 May 2006; - - Between 200 and 300 surfers showed up today to take part, and about 1000 people watched from the shore as the knee high waves allowed us to smash the record! Yi Ha, Lahinch's party wave is now a world record it's official.. 44 surfers on one wave !.
More info: www.lahinchsurfschool.com/surfing_world_record.htm
Record attempt : photo lahinchsurfschool.com
The record 44 surfers wave : photo lahinchsurfschool.com (click to enlarge)
Bonus image Gallery: Big Wave Surfing in Ireland
- Longest ride -
Rico de Souza surfs for 11 seconds on one wave
17 November 2006
Record breaking ride : photo ricosurf.globo.com
Brazilian surfer sets Guinness World Record
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 November, 2006 : - - Brazilian surfer, Rico de Souza, managed to ride a wave on a giant surfboard, setting a Guinness World Record. Rico de Souza surfed for 11 seconds on the extra-long 8.5-meter (28-foot) board at Macumba Beach in Rio de Janeiro as part of the 2006 Petrobras Longboard Classic.
To set the new record, he had to stay atop the board for at least 10 seconds, organizers said. De Souza already entered the Guinness record book last year, when he had 50 surfers catch the same wave, with 42 succeeding in staying upright for five seconds. De Souza already entered the Guinness record book last year, when he had 50 surfers catch the same wave, with 42 succeeding in staying upright for five seconds.
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Kelly Slater claims record breaking 8th world title
Bobby Martinez showers Kelly Slater with Fosters Beer : photo ASP/Covered Images
Kelly Slater wins record breaking eighth world surfing title | Congratulatary video
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 13 October, 2006 : - - Mundaka, Basque Country, Northern Spain –Kelly Slater today clinched a record breaking eighth world surfing title when he defeated Joel Parkinson in the semi-finals of the Billabong Pro Mundaka in Spain to take an unassailable ratings lead with two events still to be run in the 2006 Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour. The 34 year-old from Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA, needed only to finish ahead of his four closest rivals in this event to secure his second successive world title since coming out of retirement in 2002.
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Layne Beachley claims record breaking 7th world title
Layne Beachley : photo ASP/Covered Images
Seventh World Ttile for Layne Beachley at Billabong Pro Maui
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 11 December, 2006 : - - HONOLUA BAY, Hawaii Seventeen-year ASP Women’s World Tour veteran Layne Beachley has won an unprecedented 7th ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Honolua Bay, Maui today. It has been two years since Beachley last secured a world title.
"It's surreal, absolutely surreal,” Beachley said. “It's been such a journey this year and to not have to actually fight for it, to have it almost handed to me, it's one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. This is probably one of the most rewarding and satisfying world titles I've ever won.”
This is the fifth world crown the 34-year-old has clinched in Maui. She clinched her first title in 1998 in France, and her second, in 1999, at Sunset Beach. Each of her five since have been won at Honolua Bay.
Layne Beachley : photo ASP/Covered Images
“This is my fifth world title in Maui and my seventh title overall,” Beachley said. “Maui obviously has a very special place in my heart; it’s such an amazing amphitheater. It’s been such a beautiful day and such a surreal experience – I don’t know how to explain it.”
Beachley was the world’s No. 1 female surfer for six successive years – from 1998 to 2003 – and holds the record for the most consecutive surfing world championships, male or female. Her ASP Women’s World Title stranglehold was interrupted by Sofia Mulanovich (PER) in 2004 and Georgeson in 2005.
Only Kelly Slater (USA) has won more ASP World Titles than Beachley, having won his eighth ASP crown this year. Slater’s five consecutive titles from 1994-1998 are the closest anyone has come to nearing Beachley’s six-year pro-surfing monopoly.
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Sofia Mulanovich enters record books again
Sofia Mulanovich : photo ASP/Covered Images
Roxy surfer Sofia Mulanovich enters record books again
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 December, 2006 : - - Honolulu, HAWAII - - Sofia Mulanovich (PERU) has now notched up every major accolade in the sport, culminating yesterday in her win of the esteemed Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Sofia, just 23 years of age, officially clinched the Triple Crown title on Maui to receive a $10,000 bonus purse that is the equivalent of a major championship event win.
On the 10th anniversary of the women's Triple Crown, which began in 1997, Mulanovich emerged from the three-event Series held on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui as the most consistent performer across the three events: the Op Pro at Haleiwa, Oahu, which she won; the Roxy Pro Hawaii at Sunset Beach, where she placed 9th; and the final stop, the Billabong Pro at Honolua Bay, Maui, which resulted in a fifth placing.
Outside of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) world title, the Vans Triple Crown title is considered to be the most prestigious title to win on tour. Not only is the Series staged at three of the surfing world's most famous and challenging venues, but the deep history and tradition of these events, and ultimately surfing's Hawaiian roots, make them the most respected tournaments on tour.
"Along with the world title, the Triple Crown is right up there and winning it is amazing," said Sofia. "Just to win in Hawaii is incredible - it's such a prestigious place for surfers.
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