Published on May 15th, 2008
Assisting with the females who are interested in the clinics, will be current Ladies East Coast Surfing Champion Ana Barend. Ana, who just won two new Regional titles at Montauk, New York, also had the highest point ride of the entire 3-day contest. There can be little dispute that she is probably the best female surfer on the east coast to work with girls at these training sessions.
Source: Surfline.com. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 14th, 2008
The Burton Global Open Series announced dates for its 2008/2009 international snowboard competition series, which will kick off in New Zealand this summer. Below are final dates and locations for all 2008/2009 Burton Global Open Series competitions. Click here to read the rest of the article →
Published on May 14th, 2008
Last weekend Irish MTB Cross Country riders were in action on two fronts, Scotland and Belgium, the riders scoring an impressive set of results. The tranquil and picturesque setting of Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland was the venue for the second round of the British XC NPS and Enduro Series while the town of Ronse in Belgium played host to the GP Van Vlaanderen, or to put it simpler, round two of the UCI C2 ranked Benelux Cup.
Source: IrishCycling.com. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 13th, 2008
Action-sports fans can catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding water-sports action of professional wakeboarding from the comfort of their home, as Fuel TV is set to air the 2008 King of Wake series. Click here to read the rest of the article →
Published on May 13th, 2008
The race was capped off by a post-race celebration, recognizing the general accomplishment of the field as well as the superhuman effort of class and overall winners. Riders like Jona Bollinger of Paragon Racing Team who finished first in the solo female class. Completing her seventh lap, Bollinger crossed the finish line at dusk and received an ovation from fellow finishers and supporters.
Source: Telluride News. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 13th, 2008
The journey continues, Carlos Burle and Maya Gabeira’s Red Bull Waverunner is finally on it’s way to Hawai’i! Tow surfing isn’t just about being on the wave itself and enjoying the freedom of the ocean, it’s a concerted effort shared by the masses who have to organize, plan, and prepare.
Source: Global Surf News. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 13th, 2008
Jess Laing (Woolamai) confirmed her status as a future star, notching up 12.50 points to claim the U/18 Girls division ahead of Georgia Fish (Flinders) who finished on 5.7 points. The win was particularly satisfying for Laing given both girls were tied on equal points going into the third and final round. Laing won at Woolamai, while Fish finished first at Gunnamatta.
Source: Global Surf News. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 13th, 2008
The SunSmart Pro Junior is a new addition to the coveted ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series. After 5 years of WA not having a recognized under 21 event, the SunSmart Pro Junior is a huge opportunity for WA surfers to impress on home turf.
Source: Global Surf News. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 13th, 2008
Honda Cars and Trucks has renewed their commitment to the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing. Hosting 500 world-class athletes and drawing more than 400,000 spectators over 10 days, the massive event runs July 18 to 27 at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. All of the action will be accessible live on usopenofsurfing.com
Source: Global Surf News. For the full story, click here.
Published on May 12th, 2008
Having started the FIM Women’s World Cup in 2005 as a privateer, current GPKR rider Livia Lancelot took her first overall win last Sunday in Sevlievo, Bulgeria, at the first edition of the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship.
Source: Fullnoise. For the full story, click here.
