Medina Wins Fiji Pro, Takes WCT Rankings Lead
Date: Friday, June 6, 2014 Gabriel Medina (BRA) 18.40 def. Nat Young (USA) vs. 14.77 Gabriel Medina flew out of the gates first against Nat Young, unloading his complete repertoire on a clean set wave. The Brazilian delivered a front side snap, quick tube ride and a flurry of turns for a 7.33 and an […]
Newcastle Museum and library seeking photos for Surfest’s 30th anniversary
NEWCASTLE, NSW June 6, 2014 THE NEWCASTLE Museum and the Newcastle Region Library are joining with Surfest to unearth photos and memorabilia that will help celebrate Surfest’s 30th* anniversary. The first Surfest event was launched as the BHP Steel Invitational in 1986. At that time, Surfest offered the biggest prize purse for professional surfers on […]
Sally Fitzgibbons (Aus) Wins Fiji Women’s Pro
Tavarua, Fiji, Thur May 29, 2014 Stop No. 5 on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour Fitzgibbons claimed her second WCT victory of the year after winning the Fiji Women’s Pro today. She will retain her ASP World No. 2 position after taking the win over Gilmore. The pair wasted little time in […]
Surfest 30th anniversary planning underway
Merewether Beach, NSW/AUS (Saturday, 24 May, 2014) JUST three months after the success of the 29th Surfest, organisers are listening to a wide range of supporters about how the event can best celebrate both its heritage and its future in 2015. With a who’s who of surfing on the Newcastle event’s male and female champion […]
Michel Bourez (PYF) wins the Billabong Pro Rio
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 Barra Da Tijuca Brasil Michel Bourez opened up first in the Final, blasting a 7.17 for a series of three powerful backhand turns. Kolohe Andino would catch a series of waves, his best coming in at a 5.00 for two backhand snaps. Bourez was more selective in his approach, notching a […]
Sally Fitzgibbons Wins Rio Women’s Pro
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 Barra Da Tijuca Brasil. Carissa Moore wasted little time in the Final against Sally Fitzgibbons, belting an excellent 8.50 for three big backhand turns and adding a 3.50 to her total shortly afterward. While Fitzgibbons found herself on the ropes quickly, the Australian responded back with a backhand attack of her […]
BURTON TOYOTA KING OF THE BOX EVENT TO JOIN THE FESTIVITIES AT THE 2014 PORT STEPHENS COUNTRY CLUB SOUTHERN CROSS SUP FESTIVAL
SYDNEY (Thursday, 8 May 2014): Shortboarders and bodyboarders now have the opportunity to be involved in the 2014 Port Stephens Country Club Southern Cross SUP Festival with the new addition of the Burton Toyota King Of The Box event at Box Beach, Port Stephens. The former stand-alone event will operate in conjunction with the 2014 […]
Silvana Lima (Brazil) Wins Port Taranaki Pro in New Zealand
TARANAKI, New Zealand (Sunday, 4th May, 2014) – Silvana Lima (Brazil) has torn through the star studded field to claim victory at the ASP 6-Star Qualifying Series (QS) Port Taranaki Pro on the final day of the New Zealand Home Loans Surf Festival. Hundreds of surf fans lined the shores at Fitzroy Beach, Taranaki to […]
Newcastle’s Jackson Baker surfing well in Taranaki NZ
TARANAKI, New Zealand (Wednesday, 30th April, 2014) – Jackson Baker continued his good form in NZ advancing through round 2 of the Chain Resources Men’s Pro Junior. Baker is through to Round 3. Philippa Anderson is in the main event here and is expected to surf tomorrow. The main event of this festival is the […]
Fanning and Moore ring the bell
BELLS BEACH, VIC/Australia (Wednesday, April 23, 2014): A thrilling Finals day at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, stop No. 3 on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), saw Mick Fanning (AUS) and Carissa Moore (HAW) ring the Bell and claim victory at the historic event. The day started with the Women’s […]
