http://www.surferspath.com/news/ News en http://www.surferspath.com/ Copyright 2008 2008-05-15T08:23:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/tgrs-out-there-tours-the-west-coast/sp_123982.html The new surf release from TGR, 'Out There', is gearing up to hit the road. Created in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, 'Out There' showcases today’s most progressive surfing, while considering humankind’s impact on the world’s oceans, beaches and waves. events 2008-05-15T07:23:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/shocking-eliminations-at-billabong-pro-tahiti/sp_123981.html Wildcards leave Slater and Burrow in their wake in Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupoo. events 2008-05-14T15:12:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/charges-against-the-montauk-8-dismissed/sp_123972.html Justice Catherine A. Cahill in The Justice Court for the Town of East Hampton handed down her ruling on May 8 dismissing tickets against eight surfers who were ticketed last year while surfing at Montauk Point State Park, marking a major victory for the Surfrider Foundation and their mission to keep beach and wave access free and open for all people. Judge Cahill ruled that the law cited by the ticketing officers does not apply to surfing, clarifying that the prohibition of swimming at Montauk Point does not extend to surfing. world 2008-05-13T07:07:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/billabong-pro-tahiti-ready-to-start-damien-hobgood-withdraws/sp_123979.html The 11-day Billabong Pro Tahiti waiting period is nearly half over, but the wait ends today. Yesterday, the fifth official lay day for ASP World Tour competition at Teahupoo, was one of preparation for the World’s Top 45 surfers. A rising swell has reinforced predictions that Round 1 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti will commence on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008. events 2008-05-13T06:57:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/harley-ingleby-crowned-2008-oxbow-wlt-champion/sp_123973.html Harley Ingleby (AUS) was crowned Oxbow WLT Champion this weekend in good 2-3 foot waves at Les Dunes, south to the main venue of Les Cavaliers, France. In clinching the top podium spot, Ingleby takes the lead on the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) ratings. events 2008-05-12T07:16:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/international-surfing-day-returning-for-global-celebration/sp_123970.html On June 20, 2008, surfers from around the world will wax their surfboards and catch a wave in honor of International Surfing Day (ISD). Established four years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day is the one day a year where surfers from around the globe come together to celebrate the sport of surfing and pitch in to give back to our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. world 2008-05-12T06:44:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/brazil-to-host-2008-asp-world-masters-championships/sp_123968.html For the first time in five years, some of the most legendary names in professional surfing will assemble on Rio de Janeiro's Barra de Tijuca for the ASP World Masters Championships. To be held from June 30th until July 6th, 2008, the contest will crown the 2008 ASP World Masters and ASP World Grand Masters Champions. events 2008-05-11T07:36:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/the-surfing-sixties-photo-exhibition/sp_123963.html This summer Tristan’s Photographers Gallery in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, takes advantage of both its status as one of the few international fine art photographic galleries outside of London and its sunny location amidst the surf beaches of North Cornwall to present a collection of rare hand printed black and white images by the founding father of Australian surf photography, Jack Eden. events 2008-05-10T13:27:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/zimzala-surfaid-international-festival/sp_123937.html Set to hit the coasts of New Jersey this June, Zimzala is SurfAid International’s first live music and art event. events 2008-05-09T08:29:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/record-beach-detox/sp_123969.html The quarterly Rapanui Beach Detox recently took place with record numbers of people turning out to help clean up Grange Chine, one of the most polluted beaches on the South Coast. environment 2008-05-08T09:08:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/operation-shark-slaughter/sp_123961.html Mexican authorities killing sharks around Troncones after US tourist dies in attack. world 2008-05-07T07:52:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category//sas-and-the-grassroots-tour/sp_123948.html Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners take to the road later this month for a western seaboard leg of The Grassroots Tour. 2008-05-06T13:45:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/industry/international-surf-film-festival-winners/sp_123962.html The International Surf Film Festival took place in St Jean De Luz, France, from 30th April - 3rd May 2008, with four days of fantastic films. This years event exceeded all expectations with a torrid day of movies and temperatures setting the scene for the awards ceremony. industry 2008-05-06T12:51:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kokua-festival-2008-a-positive-thing/sp_123960.html With thousands of concertgoers nestled into the arms of Diamond Head, Jack Johnson painted Honolulu a vibrant shade of eco-green with his fifth annual Kokua Festival over the course of Earth Day weekend. events 2008-05-06T07:47:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kelly-slater-foundation-benefit-raises-funds-for-save-trestles-campaign/sp_123950.html Eight-time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater recently held his inaugural Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit. The event raised over $350,000 for Surfrider’s Save Trestles campaign, Miocean, Surfers Healing, The Quiksilver Foundation, Pipeline to a Cure and several other charities. events 2008-05-05T15:06:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/california-surf-museum-paddle-out-fundraiser/sp_123954.html Come spend an enchanted evening and help create a beautiful museum for the world to enjoy! Join the California Surf Museum Inaugural Paddle Out Fundraiser dinner and auction on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5-10pm, at the elegant Ocean House Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. events 2008-05-04T07:39:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/second-annual-nixon-wta-set-to-kick-off-at-teahupoo/sp_123955.html The Second Annual Nixon WTA will kick off on May 8th in Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the third stop of the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour. events 2008-05-03T07:50:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/waves-for-development-peru/sp_123936.html WAVES for Development has grown from an idea to reality over the last few years. In March of 2007, WAVES for Development Peru registered as a not-for-profit organization in Peru. A few months later, a generous donation of 400 surfboards from Global Surf Industries arrived. Partnerships with the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) and Peruvian Surfing Federation (FENTA) led to WAVES' presence and soft launch at the first-ever Women's World Championship Tour event in Peru – Mancora Peru Classic, as well as, the implementation of a two-week pilot program in early 2008. world 2008-05-02T08:16:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/surfrider-victorious-as-legislature-passes-clean-ocean-act/sp_123953.html After a three-year campaign, the Clean Ocean Act passed with tremendous support. In so doing, the Surfrider Foundation's Florida chapters have achieved a major milestone in their mission to preserving the diversity and ecological integrity of Florida's coastal environment and healthier waters. environment 2008-05-02T07:34:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/europe/moskito-surf-tour-2008-hits-europe/sp_123946.html The Moskito Tour is an established part of the European surfing calendar, offering young surfers of all levels the opportunity to improve their wave-riding skills. europe 2008-05-01T10:31:01+00:00