Caio Vaz (Brasil) Wins Sunset Beach Pro - Waterman League

SUNSET BEACH, HAWAII – The first stop of the 2014 Stand Up World Tour saw the fifth anniversary of one of the tour’s marquee events – the Sunset Beach Pro.  This iconic wave is known for it’s power and difficulty – every wave offers up it’s own unique, distinct challenge.  Local knowledge proves to be a huge asset as evidenced by the abundance of Hawaiian athletes in the main event draw.

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Final Day of Volcom Pipe Pro Called on in Firing Barrels : ASP World Tour

BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Wednesday, February 5, 2014) - Pumping barrels are in store for the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro today, peaking midday in the 10-12 foot range. With winds out of the ESE, conditions are epic. The final is scheduled for approximately 3:30pm Hawaii time. Watch the action unfold LIVE at volcompipepro.com.

The Volcom Pipe Pro is a $130,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 5-Star Qualifying Series (QS) event and has drawn an exceptional international field who come for exactly this: the opportunity to compete at perfect Pipe.

A complete report (results, images, VNR) will be issued at the end of the day.

The official Volcom Pipe Pro website is www.volcompipepro.com, where you can watch the live HD webcast of the event as well as get up to the minute results, warrior info, daily recaps, videos, photos and much more.

2013 ASP Women’s Qualifying Season Culminates, 2014 ASP Top 17 Qualifiers Solidifying : ASP World Tour – The Association of Surfing Professionals

PANTIN, Spain (Monday, September 2, 2013) – With the completion of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro, won by Nikki Van Dijk (AUS), 18, the women’s qualification season has finished for 2013 with surfers advancing through to the elite ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT) for 2014 beginning to solidify.

Malia Manuel (HAW), 20, finishes the 2013 ASP Women’s World rankings in the No. 1 spot.

The ASP Top 17, the world’s best female surfers, are comprised of the Top 10 finishers on the previous season’s ASP Women’s WCT rankings, the Top 6 finishers on the previous season’s ASP Women’s World rankings and one ASP wildcard.

Steven Pierson Wins ASP 3-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro : ASP World Tour

PLAYA DE PANTIN, Galicia/Spain (Saturday, August 31, 2013) – The wave factory of Pantin produced clean 2-3 foot surf again today to complete the ASP 3-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro that crowned Steven Pierson (PYF), 29, the 2013 event champion. Surfers competed in no less than four heats including the final, an exciting 35mn bout punctuated by the Polynesian’s victory.

Steven Pierson was in lethal form today in Pantin, posting an incredible four 9+ scores on his way to his maiden ASP Qualifying event win. His powerful and fast backhand surfing was unmatched today and Pierson conquered the Galician crown.

“I’m so stoked to win here, I love Pantin, the landscapes are amazing and the waves are fun,” an ecstatic Pierson said. “It’s a good little left like home, except the water’s freezing! I think Michel Bourez and Alain Riou both got second here and I believe I’m the first Tahitian to win in Pantin so it makes it extra special!”

Courtney Conlogue Wins Back-to-Back Swatch Girls Pro France Titles, Johanne Defay Claims Junior event win and European Junior Title : ASP World Tour – The Association of Surfing Professionals

CAPBRETON, France (Sunday, August 25, 2013) - The 2013 Swatch Girls Pro France was completed today in bumpy 4-6Ft surf in Seignosse Le Penon with the victories of Courtney Conlogue (USA) in the 6-Star event and Johanne Defay (FRA) in the Junior division, claiming the European Junior Title in the process.

Courtney Conlogue (USA) 21, back-to-back winner of the Swatch Girls Pro France, was in a dominant form today and couldn’t be stopped despite her opponent’s best efforts. The Californian, current World No.3, even posted the second highest score of the event, a near perfect 9.60 to leave Defay in a combination situation in the final.

Electric Performances on Day 4 of Swatch Girls Pro France : ASP World Tour – The Association of Surfing Professionals

CAPBRETON, France (Saturday, August 24, 2013) – The Swatch Girls Pro France completed another intense day in Seignosse Le Penon, after being put on-hold all morning to wait for conditions to improve. A building, wind-blown 3-4Ft swell allowed competition to resume this afternoon and decide of the Semifinalists of both ASP 6-Star and Pro Junior events.

Malia Manuel (HAW), 20, advanced to the Semifinals of the Swatch Girls Pro France today.

Malia Manuel (HAW) 20, current World No.12 and winner of the previous 6-Star event in California, defeated fellow Top 17 member Paige Hareb (NZL) in order to advance into the semis. The stylish Hawaiian found the best opportunities in a complicated lineup to express her flawless frontside surfing and impress both judges and the massive French crowds assembled by the water’s edge.

Slater Near-Perfect in Round 3 of Billabong Pro Tahiti | ASP North America

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (Friday, August 16, 2013) – The 2013 Billabong Pro Tahiti returned to Teahupo’o today with the world’s best surfers reveling in flawless three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) barrels to complete Round 2 and the opening eight heats of Round 3.

Event No. 6 of 10 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Billabong Pro Tahiti recommences this season’s hunt for the prestigious world surfing crown and the ASP Top 34 put on an incredible reef pass performance today in pristine barrels at Teahupo’o.

Billabong Pro Tahiti Main Event Wildcards Decided | Surfline

The two final wildcard spots into the upcoming Billabong Pro Tahiti have been decided with local Alain Riou (PYF), 30, and Aussie Anthony Walsh (AUS), 30, finishing first and second respectively in the Air Tahiti Nui Billabong Trials at Teahupo'o yesterday.

Air Tahiti Nui Billabong Trials winner, Tahitian Alain Riou. photo: ASP/Robertson.

It is the second time Riou has won the trials from eight attempts and the third time he has qualified for the elite Billabong Pro main event. Last year the local goofy qualified by finishing second behind blazing Brazilian Ricardo Dos Santos (BRA).

"I'm stoked to be in the Billabong Pro again. It's crazy to think I won the trials ten years ago and now I have another shot," said Riou. "As a wildcard you always draw the high seeds and both times I've come up against Mick (Fanning). He's a good friend of mine, he stays at my house and he won the Billabong Pro last year, so who knows? I might draw him again and I hope I can get him," said Riou. "Either way, I'll be bringing my A-game."

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Malia Manuel Wins ASP 6-Star Ford Supergirl Pro

OCEANSIDE, California/USA (Sunday, August 4, 2013) – Malia Manuel (HAW), 19, has won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star Ford Supergirl Pro over fellow ASP WCT campaigner Paige Hareb (NZL), 23, in peaky three-to-five foot waves in Oceanside, California.

Manuel led the Ford Supergirl Pro throughout the event’s entirety, owning the top scores of each round while progressing to the Final. The Hawaiian’s dominance would continue while securing the major victory, belting a 9.57 and 7.67 for powerful combinations on both her forhand and backhand to earn her first victory of the 2013 this season.

“The past couple of days, I really had motivation coming off of a tough result at the US Open,” Manuel said. “I wanted to do well there. It’s good to be in California, it’s like a second home to me. I wanted to get in rhythm and just finally have that push for a good result.”

Opening Day of ASP 6-Star Ford Supergirl Pro Completes Five Rounds of Competition : ASP World Tour – The Association of Surfing Professionals

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Friday, August 2, 2013) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star Ford Supergirl Pro chopped the field in half on the opening day of competition, narrowing the draw down from 96 to 48 in peaky one-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Oceanside Pier.

Australia’s Keeley Andrews, 18, earned the highest scores of opening day of the Ford Supergirl Pro.

The Ford Supergirl Pro is one of five ASP 6-Star events on the 2013 Women’s ASP Qualifying Series, drawing several of the world’s best surfers in search of crucial points towards their 2014 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) Qualification campaigns.

Keeley Andrew (AUS), 18, smashed the day’s high scores during her American debut, earning an 8.83 for a series of backhand turns followed up with a 7.60 on her forehand. The young Australian will face off against ASP WCT standout Malia Manuel (HAW), 19, in the Round of 48 and is looking forward to gaining the priceless experience that comes along with competing against the world’s best surfers.

2013 Hurley Pro Video Trials Voting Commences Today : ASP World Tour

COSTA MESA, California. — July 30, 2013 - Yesterday  Hurley opened the Hurley Pro Video Trials to the public, allowing fans to choose a wildcard surfer for the ASP World Tour event at Lower Trestles September 15-21, 2013.

The video contest will select the second of two wildcard competitors slotted for the event. The first wildcard was decided last week at the Hurley Pro Trials held at Trail 6 near San Onofre. In-form Australian Mitch Crews upset a stacked local crew for the coveted spot in fun, head-high surf.

The Top 16 contenders of the video trials were chosen from a pool of over 100 of America’s best surfers; from there, they were placed into man-on-man brackets by a judging panel including Pat O’Connell, Rob Machado and Bob Hurley.

Alejo Muniz Wins ASP Prime Vans US Open of Surfing : ASP World Tour

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Sunday, July 28, 2013) - Alejo Muniz (BRA), 23, has won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Vans US Open of Surfing over Kolohe Andino (USA), 19, in peaky one-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Huntington Beach Pier.

Alejo Muniz (BRA), 23, your 2013 Vans US Open of Surfing Champion

The Vans US Open of Surfing is the fourth of eight ASP Prime events on the 2013 calendar, offering crucial points towards surfers’ ASP World Ranking and a coveted US$100,000 first place prize purse.
Muniz would get the best of an opening exchange with Andino, belting a 8.43 for a series of seamless frontside turns. The Brazilian would quickly backup the ride on his backhand, scalping a 7.80 on a left breaking in to the pier to solidify the victory.

Carissa Moore Wins Vans US Open of Surfing, Takes ASP Women’s WCT Lead : ASP World Tour

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Sunday, July 28, 2013) - Carissa Moore (HAW), 20, has won the Vans US Open of Surfing over local favorite Courtney Conlogue (USA), 20, in peaky one-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Huntington Beach Pier, taking the No. 1 position on the ASP Women’s World Title Race.

Carissa Moore (HAW), 20, your Vans US Open of Surfing Champion and new ASP World No. 1.

Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT), the Vans US Open of Surfing plays both a crucial role in deciding the 2013 Women’s World Champion and qualification for next season’s ASP Top 17.

Moore got off to a dominant start in her final clash, earning an 8.17 and 7.83 to launch out to an early lead. The talented Hawaiian would hold on to the win despite a late-heat rampage from Conlogue, solidifying her third ASP Women’s WCT event win this year.

Coffin and Buitendag Win Vans US Open Pro Junior, Men’s and Women’s Champions Crowned Tomorrow : ASP World Tour

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Saturday, July 27, 2013) - Conner Coffin (Santa Barbara, CA), 20, and Bianca Buitendag (ZAF), 19, have won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior in peaky two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Huntington Beach Pier today.

Conner Coffin went back-to-back in Huntington Beach, winning the Vans US Open again this year!

The Vans US Open Pro Junior plays a crucial role in surfer’s qualification campaigns for the ASP World Junior Championships and has also drawn several of the globe’s top under-21 talent competing in both the men’s and women’s main events.

Conner Coffin secured back-to-back US Open victories, dominating the international field of Carlos Munoz (CRI), 20, Jake Halstead (La Jolla, CA), 19, and Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR), 19, from start to finish with selective wave strategy. Coffin would ride only three waves in his heat, securing an 8.17 and 7.60 to secure the win.

Electric Performances From World’s Best for Round 2 of Vans US Open of Surfing : ASP World Tour

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Wednesday, July 23, 2013) – The 2013 Vans US Open of Surfing returned to Huntington Beach Pier for another big day of competition, starting with some close Round 2 battles from the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT) surfers in peaky two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves.

Jordy Smith (ZAF), 25, earned the day’s highest scores during Round 2 of the

Vans US Open of Surfing.

Tyler Wright (AUS), 19, current ASP Women’s No. 1, got off to a slow start in her clash against wildcard Leila Hurst (HAW), 19, but found two back-to-back righthanders in the final minutes of her heat, escaping a potentially dangerous Round 2 exit.

“I was nervous going in to that heat,” Wright said. “I haven’t been nervous in a heat in a long time. I had a slow start and I know going up against a wildcard, they have nothing to lose. Leila (Hurst) has been ripping and I was fortunate to find two little sneaky ones in the end.”

ISAF | World Sailing: First Blood Goes To Jose 'Gollito' Estredo And Sarah-Quita Offringa

PWA Grand Slam Wave Men & Women Freestyle & Men Slalom - Fuerteventuraran Canaria

 

The opening day of competition at the PWA Fuerteventura World Cup delivered the goods as both the men's and women's single eliminations were completed in 20-30 knots of wind.

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 Jose 'Gollito' Estredo (Fanatic / North) proved that the injury he sustained to his knee a couple of days ago isn't affecting his sailing, as the five-time world champion put on a breathtaking display to take the single elimination crown, whilst Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / Gaastra / Mystic / Chris Benz / Maui Ultra Fins) dominated in the women's to claim her regular place at the top of the podium.   More; News & Features | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Site : First Blood Goes To Jose 'Gollito' Estredo And Sarah-Quita Offringa

Surfers' Hall of Fame Inducts Shane Dorian, Skip Frye, and Rockin' Fig on Friday, July 26th | SURFLINE.COM

The Surfers' Hall of Fame is pleased to announce one of its most extraordinary classes to date when it inducts three generations of surfing royalty including a legendary surfer/shaper who made an indelible mark in the 60s, an iconic local personality and member of the first NSSA National Team in 1978, and a "new school" world tour veteran acknowledged as one of the best big wave riders in the world. Skip Frye, Rick "Rockin Fig" Fignetti and Shane Dorian will have their hand and footprints immortalized in cement for the ages on Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. in front of Huntington Surf & Sport.

The Surfers' Hall of Fame induction ceremony pays tribute to those individuals who have made an indelible mark on the sport, industry and culture of surfing. Annually, tens of thousands of visitors travel to Huntington Beach's downtown area and literally walk in the footsteps of surfing superstars and legends from several eras including Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, Jack O'Neill, Robert August, Bob Hurley, Sean Collins, Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, Pat O'Connell, Al Merrick, Shaun Tomson, Rob Machado and Rabbit Kekai, who are already immortalized in cement.

ASP Pro Junior Action Kicks Off 2013 Vans US Open of Surfing : ASP World Tour

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Saturday, July 20, 2013) – The 2013 Vans US Open of Surfing kicked off with Men’s ASP 4-Star Pro Junior action, narrowing the field down from 64 to the 16 Quarterfinalists in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 metre) waves at Huntington Beach Pier.

Defending Vans US Open Pro Junior Champion Conner Coffin advanced to the Quarterfinals of competition today.

Stop No. 3 of 5 on the 2013 ASP North America Pro Junior Series, the Vans US Open Pro Junior plays a vital role regional surfers’ qualification campaigns for the ASP World Junior Championships. In addition, top international up-and-comers from around the globe competing in the men’s ASP Prime event are also in this year’s Pro Junior draw, elevating the under-21 event to new levels.

Conner Coffin (Santa Barbara, CA), 20, defending Vans US Open Pro Junior Champion, moved one step closer to defending last year’s title, securing a Quarterfinals berth compliments of two solid performances.

Roxy Pro Cancelled; rescheduled for September in Hossegor | Surfline

After five days of minimal swell, the 2013 Roxy Pro Biarritz has called competition off due to lack of surf; however, Roxy is rescheduling the event in nearby Hossegor for September/October in conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro France, ensuring that the world's best female surfers will retain their scheduled opportunities to campaign for the 2013 ASP Women's World Title, as well as requalification for the 2014 season.

"It's been a challenging week surf wise, but the world's best female surfers have still enjoyed themselves in the beautiful town of Biarritz," Jessi Miley-Dyer, ASP Women's World Tour Manager, said. "While we're disappointed that the swell never manifested for this year's event, we're very pleased to announce that Roxy have committed to rescheduling the event to run in conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro France men's event in late September. This will allow the 2013 ASP Women's World Title race as well as the requalification campaigns of the world's best female surfers to continue in the best possible fashion."