ASP Announces 2009 Event Schedule
Posted on November 21, 2008 @ 7:23 AM
ASP announces 2009 schedules for WCT, WQS, Juniors and Longboard
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing’s next stop Sunset Beach…
Posted on November 20, 2008 @ 9:14 AM
From November 24th until December 6th, the globe's best surfers will be descending on Sunset Beach for the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing.
Surf Legend Dick Brewer to appear at Kahala Talk Story Series
Posted on November 19, 2008 @ 1:30 PM
Legendary surfboard shaper Dick Brewer will make an appearance at the Kahala Sportswear store on Thursday, November 20th from 6-8pm.
Reubin Pearce Wins 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour
Posted on November 18, 2008 @ 9:11 AM
South African Reubin Pearce wins 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour in a dramatic day of surfing at the Animal Newquay Open.
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Website Launches For ‘09 Winter Season
Posted on November 14, 2008 @ 10:05 AM
Winter may still be technically a month and a half away in the Northern Hemisphere, but the ninth-annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards is off … More
Oxbow WLT Last Day: Bonga Perkins is Crowned Champion
Posted on November 13, 2008 @ 8:54 AM
Magnanimous Hawaiian Bonga Perkins takes a long overdue second World Title, winning the Oxbow WLT.
Surf Legend and Pioneering Surfboard Maker Bing Copeland To Sign New Book
Posted on November 12, 2008 @ 9:42 AM
Bing Copeland, founder of Bing Surfboards, will be making a rare personal appearance at the California Surf Museum
Billabong’s Cory Arrambide Wins The ASP North American Junior Series
Posted on November 12, 2008 @ 9:07 AM
Cory Arrambide won the ASP North American Junior Series last week in a strong finish to cap off a great year.
Bonga Perkins Wins Oxbow World Longboard Tour, Takes ASP WLT Title
Posted on November 11, 2008 @ 2:05 PM
The ASP World Longboard Tour crowned Bonga Perkins the 2008 World Longboard Champion.
APT/Chile Tow In World Cup Punta de Lobos
Posted on November 10, 2008 @ 9:43 AM
APT/Chile Tow In World Cup Punta de Lobos
Quiksilver Announces Invitees For 2008/2009 The Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau
Posted on November 10, 2008 @ 9:09 AM
Quiksilver is pleased to announce the 2008/2009 Invitees and Alternates for The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau
X-Dance 2009: Call for Entries
Posted on November 07, 2008 @ 11:27 AM
Calling all budding film-makers!
Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead
Posted on November 06, 2008 @ 9:45 AM
Stephanie Gilmore, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion and defending event champion, collected her second consecutive win in Peru
Oxbow World Longboard Tour at San Onofre State Beach is Live
Posted on November 06, 2008 @ 9:25 AM
The Association of Surfing Professionals kicked off the last event of the Oxbow World Longboard Tour this morning at San Onofre State Beach.
It’s About Sea Life Benefit
Posted on November 06, 2008 @ 7:53 AM
“It’s About Sea Life" are launching a benefit, presented by Surf Addict, on November 21st in San Francisco. The benefit will be used to promote sea … More
ASP Action Firing Around the Globe
Posted on November 05, 2008 @ 9:33 AM
As we roll into November, the ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tour fire up with the running of the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro … More
Surf Photography Show
Posted on November 04, 2008 @ 2:30 PM
Local photographers Matt Proehl and Paul Ferraris will be having a show in San Francisco at the John Colins Lounge on November 8th at 7pm. … More
California Surf Festival Celebrating Bruce Brown’s 50 Year Anniversary
Posted on November 04, 2008 @ 8:37 AM
The first annual California Surf Festival is set to break waves on the shores of Oceanside this November. Highlighting this inaugural Festival will be a special … More
Bede Durbidge wins the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro
Posted on November 03, 2008 @ 9:27 AM
Bede Durbidge claimed his third ASP World Tour career win with a victory at the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Imbituba, Brazil. Durbidge beat France’s … More
Abberton & Hipwood Claim Victory at Pichilemu World Cup Tow-In Event
Posted on November 03, 2008 @ 9:18 AM
Finally, mother nature came to the table and delivered a solid 12’-15’ Hawaiian scale swell for the APT/Chile, Pichilemu World Cup Tow-In Event.
Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic Changes Contest Status Back to Red
Posted on October 31, 2008 @ 9:56 AM
Too much wind for first big swell of the season
Quiksilver / Roxy 3 Degrees Scores at Thurso East
Posted on October 31, 2008 @ 7:25 AM
After a great day of surfing in solid North Shore conditions, the Scottish Open yet again provided the goods.
World Cup Tow-In Surfing Championship Kicks Off in Chile
Posted on October 30, 2008 @ 10:05 AM
Official competition for the World Cup Tow-In Surfing Championship kicked off yesterday in Punta de Lobos, located just outside of Chile’s national capital, Santiago. … More
Nat Young Wins O’Neill Cold Water Classic Title
Posted on October 28, 2008 @ 9:57 AM
Nat Young won the Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 4-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic in great 4-6 foot surf in front of his home … More
O’Neill Cold Water Classic Rolling with Solid Swell Forecast
Posted on October 22, 2008 @ 7:04 AM
The Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 4-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic kicked off yesterday at Santa Cruz’s coveted Steamer Lane in 1-metre conditions. … More
The First Annual California Surf Festival
Posted on October 19, 2008 @ 11:55 AM
Celebrating Bruce Brown’s 50th Anniversary
Final Leg of the Oxbow World Longboard Tour: San Onofre
Posted on October 17, 2008 @ 11:50 AM
From November 5th to 9th this year, the only Oxbow World Longboard Tour event in America will take place in San Clemente, CA.
Photo Green Exhibit
Posted on October 14, 2008 @ 3:29 PM
On October 18th, during the Ventura Art Walk, WetSand Surf Shop will be hosting a photography exhibition with works by George Greenough, Steve Bissell & Albert … More
ISA World Surfing Games Hits the Water
Posted on October 14, 2008 @ 7:02 AM
The 22nd edition of the ISA World Surfing Games has kicked off in five foot waves at the beaches of Costa de Caparica.
Final Leg of the Oxbow World Longboard Tour
Posted on October 13, 2008 @ 6:06 AM
From November 5th to 9th this year, the only Oxbow World Longboard Tour event in America will take place in San Clemente, CA. This surfing competition … More
Nixon’s Royden Bryson Wins Third Stop of Nixon WTA
Posted on October 09, 2008 @ 7:05 AM
South African surfer Royden Bryson has claimed victory at the Nixon WTA in Mundaka, Euskadi, for getting the longest tube.
An Amazing Week of Action on the ASP
Posted on October 07, 2008 @ 8:53 AM
A good week for North American surfers: Slater clinches ninth World Title, Hobgood claims first victory in four years.
C.J. Hobgood beats Parko to win Billabong Pro Mundaka
Posted on October 06, 2008 @ 7:00 AM
C.J. Hobgood defeated Joel Parkinson in three-foot barreling waves at the Billabong Pro Mundaka to claim his first ASP World Tour victory in four years. … More
ASP News: Slater Takes Number 9 at Mundaka
Posted on October 03, 2008 @ 1:51 PM
In drizzly, almost-perfect, 6ft Mundaka, Kelly Slater won a record ninth ASP World Title when he advanced into Round 4 of the Billabong Pro on Friday. … More
Mundaka and the wonders of Number 9Surftech Paddle Race Joins Oyster Adventure Race
Posted on October 02, 2008 @ 11:49 AM
The Paddle segment put on by Surftech offered a new twist to the “The Oyster”, what many consider the coolest race you will ever do. Billed … More
Nixon WTA Moves to Mundaka
Posted on September 29, 2008 @ 11:53 AM
The third stop of the 2008 Nixon WTA will take place at the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Euskadi, from September 29 through October 12. The WTA … More
Billabong Pro Mundaka Waiting Period Starts Today
Posted on September 29, 2008 @ 6:08 AM
ASP World Tour ratings leader Kelly Slater was 7.31 points away from clinching his ninth ASP World Title when he was beaten by Australia’s Adrian Buchan … More
Dragon’s Adrian Buchan claims maiden World Tour win
Posted on September 25, 2008 @ 5:54 AM
Adrian Buchan has beaten Kelly Slater to win his first ever ASP World Tour event.
Casey Brown Takes Top Spot at Nixon Surf Challenge
Posted on September 24, 2008 @ 10:41 AM
Wrapping up this past Sunday, American surfer Casey Brown walked away victorious from this year’s Nixon Surf Challenge. Losing the first day to poor conditions did … More
British Stand Up Paddle Association Contest Results
Posted on September 23, 2008 @ 10:55 AM
Round three of the British Stand Up Paddle Association series was held at the White Air festival, Isle of Wight, last weekend.
New York Surf Film Festival Announces Line-Up
Posted on September 11, 2008 @ 7:41 AM
The New York Surf Film Festival has put the final touches on the festival program which features 24 films by filmmakers from the US, Australia, South … More
Whaledreamers Premiere
Posted on September 10, 2008 @ 9:04 AM
Whaledreamers will be celebrating it's world premiere at the Orpheum on September 17th at 7pm.
O’Neill Launches the Cold Water Classic Series for 2009
Posted on September 08, 2008 @ 6:07 AM
O'Neill series adds Canada, Tasmania and South Africa to established Santa Cruz & Scotland venues.
Rip Curl Pro Zarautz Brings Best Back to the Basque Country
Posted on September 06, 2008 @ 7:15 AM
From September 9-14, The Rip Curl Pro Zarautz will gather for the first time in a decade for an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying … More
45th Anniversary MSA Classic set for Surfrider Beach
Posted on September 05, 2008 @ 6:58 AM
The premier competition in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs annual series, the MSA Classic, returns to world-famous Surfrider Beach, Malibu from September 6-7th, 2008. … More
Under the Sun West Coast Tour
Posted on September 03, 2008 @ 8:57 AM
This new Super 16mm documentary starring Dave Rastovich is screening along the California coast for the next few weeks. All screenings will feature director Q&A and … More
Chris Davidson Claims Rip Curl Pro Hossegor
Posted on August 26, 2008 @ 9:02 AM
Chris Davidson won the prestigious ASP WQS 6-Star Prime Rip Curl Pro this weekend in clean 1-meter waves at Les Bourdaines, main venue of the 2008 … More
Artists Create Exclusive Designs for Surfers Against Sewage
Posted on August 25, 2008 @ 8:31 AM
This year Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has secured the support of an illustrious cast of established and up-and-coming artists for a key campaign fundraiser: 'Drawing Boards … More
New Exhibit Showcases History and Culture of Surfing in Orange County
Posted on August 24, 2008 @ 8:11 AM
For the next three months, a new exhibit is being featured in John Wayne Airport’s Vi Smith Concourse Gallery. Entitled 'California’s Orange Coast: 42 Miles of … More
Billabong Pro Returns to Mythic Barrels of Mundaka
Posted on August 22, 2008 @ 6:06 AM
Since the inaugural event in 1999, surfing legends from all over the world have come over to surf this mythical wave...
Rip Curl Pro Kicks Off with Big Scores and Excellent Surfing in France
Posted on August 19, 2008 @ 7:06 AM
The Rip Curl Pro got underway yesterday at the world famous beachbreak of Les Bourdaines. The Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 6-Star event, got … More
Nat Curran Wins the Sooruz Lacanau Pro
Posted on August 18, 2008 @ 7:14 AM
Nathaniel Curran (USA), 24, won the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Sooruz Lacanau Pro this weekend in wind-blown 2-3 foot waves. He defeated Dion Atkinson … More
NYC Charity Sea Paddle Kicks off Tomorrow!
Posted on August 17, 2008 @ 6:10 AM
The second Annual NYC Sea Paddle to benefit autism awareness will kick off on Hudson River tomorrow.
‘Big Wednesday’ 30th Anniversary Screening at NY Surf Film Festival
Posted on August 16, 2008 @ 8:09 AM
The 2008 New York Surf Film Festival is pleased to announce a special 30th Anniversary screening of 'Big Wednesday' (1978) at Tribeca Cinemas.
Save The Waves at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
Posted on August 16, 2008 @ 6:09 AM
Save The Waves Coalition has been selected to participate in the Village Green at the upcoming Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park, … More
Rip Curl Pro Hossegor Kicking off Monday
Posted on August 15, 2008 @ 2:52 PM
The Rip Curl Pro WQS 6-Star event is the leading surf contest on the ASP World Qualifying Series. The event is held along France’s famed Hossegor … More
‘Between the Lines’ Benefit Screening
Posted on August 15, 2008 @ 6:51 AM
The third and final veterans benefit screening of 'Between the Lines' will take place in Los Angeles on August 21st, 2008 at 8pm at the Beverly … More
Quiksilver Skins Event
Posted on August 13, 2008 @ 9:02 AM
Quiksilver & Gibson Guitars are heading to Fistral Beach in Newquay for some good surf and music over the August bank holiday weekend.
SEA Paddle NYC Attracting Top Surfers from Around the World
Posted on August 11, 2008 @ 7:44 AM
Top surfers and friends to raise money for autism awareness in 28-mile paddle around Manhattan.
Wiggoly Dantas wins the 2008 Rip Curl Boardmasters
Posted on August 10, 2008 @ 3:25 PM
Wiggoly Dantas, 18, won the Rip Curl Boardmasters today, claiming his maiden ASP World Qualifying Series title in testing 4-6 foot waves at Fistral Beach after … More
Third Coast Surf Shop Announces Fifth Annual Great Lakes Surf Luau
Posted on August 09, 2008 @ 2:21 PM
Saturday, August 16th has been slated as the official date of the day-long Fifth Annual Great Lakes Surf Luau, the most highly anticipated surfing event in … More
Paulino Leads International Set at Rip Curl Boardmasters
Posted on August 08, 2008 @ 8:45 AM
Day three of the Rip Curl Boardmasters saw twelve heats take place in good one-meter waves yesterday at Fistral Beach.
ISA World Surfing Games are Approaching
Posted on August 08, 2008 @ 7:41 AM
Portugal receives the “Olympic Games” of World Surfing in October.
Fistral Beach Goes Off for Rip Curl Boardmasters
Posted on August 07, 2008 @ 6:14 AM
Fistral beach delivers fantastic surf for Rip Curl Boardmasters top seeds. Watch the action LIVE!
Out of Bounds with the O’Neill Surf Academy
Posted on August 06, 2008 @ 6:35 AM
For two days on the Dutch coast, 24 blind and visually impaired children took to the ocean and were taught how to surf as part of … More
Bruce Irons Wins Rip Curl Pro Search ‘Somewhere’ in Indonesia
Posted on August 04, 2008 @ 7:54 AM
Bruce Irons (HAW) has defeated fellow finalist Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) to claim the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search in rifling four-foot lefthanders ‘somewhere’ in Indonesia. Stop … More
Rip Curl Boardmasters Live Streaming!
Posted on August 04, 2008 @ 6:03 AM
The countdown to Europe’s biggest surf and music festival has officially begun.
Oxbow World Longboard Tour to hold Second Event in USA
Posted on August 03, 2008 @ 7:20 AM
Oxbow launching the second step of the Oxbow World Longboard Tour in San Clemente
Duke’s OceanFest Celebrates Waikiki Water Sports Legacy
Posted on August 02, 2008 @ 2:23 PM
Celebrating a water sports tradition inspired by Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Hawaii icon, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF) is presenting the 7th Annual Duke’s OceanFest, … More
All eyes on Chile Tow-In & Big Wave Surfing Event
Posted on August 01, 2008 @ 8:59 AM
With the Red Bull Big Wave Africa Event successfully completed, all eyes are now on the APT/Chile, Punta de Lobos Tow-In and Big Wave Surfing event. … More
Top Seeds Take Charge in Rip Curl Pro Search Round 2
Posted on August 01, 2008 @ 8:40 AM
The 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search returned to its primary venue, ‘somewhere’ in Indonesia, yesterday for Round 2 of competition which saw top seeds dominating the … More
Slater Leads Round One of Rip Curl Pro Search
Posted on July 31, 2008 @ 7:19 AM
Round 1 of the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search event was completed yesterday in excellent 2-metre waves at a surf site 'somewhere' in Indonesia.
Grant Twiggy Baker wins Red Bull Big Wave Africa 2008
Posted on July 27, 2008 @ 9:48 AM
Grant Baker is the 2008 Red Bull Big Wave Africa champion! In firing 15 to 20-foot surf Twiggy caught two excellent waves to emerge victorious in … More
Malia Manuel Bests Coco Ho to Win US Open of Surfing
Posted on July 26, 2008 @ 9:47 AM
Malia Manuel (HAW), 14, has claimed the Women’s Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill over fellow finalist Coco Ho (HAW), 17 - helping both … More
Red Bull Big Wave Africa Paddle-In Comp Starts Today!
Posted on July 24, 2008 @ 12:34 PM
Red Bull Big Wave Africa embarks in true big-wave style
Gul Open Joins 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour Summer Series
Posted on July 22, 2008 @ 1:42 PM
The 2008 UK pro surf tour is off in full force and this year Gul International is staging its tour event at Porthmeor Beach in St … More
US Open of Surfing Kicks Off
Posted on July 21, 2008 @ 10:07 AM
Boasting the largest and most diverse field in its 15-year history, the Honda US Open of Surfing Presented by O'Neill began its epic 10-day run this … More
Somewhere…The Movie European Previews
Posted on July 19, 2008 @ 12:41 PM
The latest production from the 'Search' series gets its release in Europe at last. Following in the tradition of Search movies like 'Tripping the Planet', 'Searching … More
Taylor Knox Takes Second Round of Nixon WTA in J-Bay
Posted on July 18, 2008 @ 8:22 AM
This week, the second stop of the 2008 Nixon WTA wrapped in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. Taylor Knox claimed top honors, after scoring the highest heat … More
Regional Surfers Arriving For 2008 Makka Pro
Posted on July 18, 2008 @ 5:13 AM
The Makka Pro surf contest at the Makka Surfing Beach, Southaven, Saint Thomas, will be taking place from 18-20 July. Last year the event attracted over … More
Quiksilver and Roxy Surf Camps Partner with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 1:56 PM
Throughout July and August, Quiksilver and Roxy Surf Camps will host a series of single-day surf camps around the country for children with cystic fibrosis. … More
Kelly Slater Defeats Mick Fanning to Win Billabong Pro…
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 8:16 AM
He’s done it again. Eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) beat reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) today to win the Billabong Pro Jeffreys … More
Chile Tow-In Event Extends Holding Period
Posted on July 17, 2008 @ 7:22 AM
The Association of Professional Towsurfers (APT) will be extending the holding period of the Punta de Lobos, Pichilemu Chile World Cup Tow-In Surfing Championship through until … More
Remaining 32 Prep for Showdown at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Posted on July 16, 2008 @ 7:38 AM
With the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay utlizing a couple of fabulous surf days at the beginning of the waiting period, it was a weekend off for … More
Kimo’s Longboard Contest Results Announced
Posted on July 16, 2008 @ 6:53 AM
Surf’s Up! The swell rolled in and the surfers paddled out as the 31st Annual KIMO’S Longboard Contest was held at Mala Warf, a classic left-hand … More
California Surf Museum Launches New Exhibition
Posted on July 14, 2008 @ 12:08 PM
The California Surf Museum announces the grand opening of its next exhibit, 'From the Brown Mercury to SL8ER – A Glimpse of 100 Years of Surfing … More
Surf Relief UK launch Project Surfable for Disabled Kids
Posted on July 08, 2008 @ 6:22 AM
Surf Relief UK to launch project 'Surfable' 2008 at the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival
Big Cash Raised at Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
Posted on July 07, 2008 @ 10:02 AM
Record money raised for charities at Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
Movistar Pantin Classic Upgraded to ASP WQS 5-Star Event
Posted on July 06, 2008 @ 2:27 PM
The Movistar Pantin Classic, an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) event, officially announced its upgrade from a 3-Star to a 5-Star rated … More
Boards Shorts Now Open for Surf/Skate/Snowboard Film Submissions
Posted on July 04, 2008 @ 8:44 AM
'Board Shorts', the Cornwall Film Festival’s international surf/skate/snowboard film event, is now in its fourth year and is expanding again, to accommodate an even bigger line … More
Top Five Determined to Stop Kelly at Billabong Pro JBay
Posted on July 03, 2008 @ 9:48 AM
Eight-time ASP World Champion and current World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA) holds a substantial ratings lead over the rest of the world’s top 44 surfers … More
Chad Carvin Wins Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race
Posted on June 30, 2008 @ 9:30 AM
Record high temperatures, raging fires and a pumping south swell did nothing to dissuade the largest group of participants ever to compete in the seventh annual … More
Second Annual Sea Paddle NYC Scheduled for August
Posted on June 26, 2008 @ 11:25 AM
Last August, history was made on the waterways surrounding New York City when Surfers’ Environmental Alliance organized a group of over 50 surfers, including several professional … More
The Art of Surf Exhibition
Posted on June 24, 2008 @ 8:24 AM
'The Art of Surf: An Art History of British Surfing' exhibition opens at the Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby on the east coast of the UK … More
New York Surf Film Festival
Posted on June 22, 2008 @ 7:08 AM
The New York Surf Film Festival will be dropping in to Tribeca cinemas from September 26-28th 2008.
ASP Gears Up for Billabong Pro
Posted on June 21, 2008 @ 9:01 AM
The eyes of the surfing world will be firmly fixed on Jeffreys Bay during July as the world’s best surfers go to work on the universally … More
Complete Globe Pro Fiji Final Footage
Posted on June 20, 2008 @ 9:44 AM
Watch the highlights of the Globe Pro Fiji final...
Kauai Museum Visions of Surfing Exhibition
Posted on June 19, 2008 @ 7:21 AM
An exhibition on the early history of surfing as told by ancient chants, legends, explorers journals and the media...
Woody Brown Memorial Celebration
Posted on June 17, 2008 @ 11:14 AM
A special free memorial celebration will be held on on Sunday, June 22nd to honor the amazing and inspirational life of Woody Brown.
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