XChange: Primary misses a whole lotta love Mar 18, 2008
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Slowing US still pulling stocks down Feb 22, 2008
Surf and snow retailer Billabong International rose 56c to $12. 40 after saying it was on track for full-year guidance despite a 2 per cent dip in net profit to $88. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wakeboarding Popularity Explored Feb 21, 2008
Also moving quickly into this space were Gen-X apparel and watersports companies such as Quicksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Reef, Vans, and many more. Similarities to Snowboarding. (Suite101.com)
Pancho Sullivan wins Pipeline Pro surf event Feb 7, 2008
Pancho Sullivan of Sunset Beach scored a perfect 10 in the final to win the Billabong Monster Energy Pipeline Pro men's surfing contest today. The fifth round, quarterfinals, semifinals and final were all run today at the Banzai Pipeline in wave-face heights that ranged from 3 to 8 feet. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Panel rejects toll road through San Onofre State Beach Feb 7, 2008
On Wednesday morning, surfing-related companies, including Billabong, Etnies, Vans, Reef and GFH Boards, bused hundreds of tollway opponents to the fairgrounds. Cars of protesters bore signs saying "Honk to Save Trestles" and "Save the Park." Many among the opponents wore blue T-shirts proclaiming "Save the Park, Stop the Tollroad.". (Los Angeles Times)
Surf business rides the wave of rising oil prices Jan 17, 2008
Stehlik contrasted his approach to that of big-name surf companies such as Billabong and Quicksilver that not only supply their products to every surf shop in town, but also have opened up stand-alone stores. "We thought of opening more stores, but I don't want to be competing with my own customers," he said. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Surfers' gamble with storm pays off in BIG way Jan 15, 2008
That wave won Parsons the Billabong XXL Award for the biggest wave ridden that year. This year's Cortes Bank score is likely to contend for the XXL Award again, with an image of Parsons that again seems to be the best take from the most recent strike, even if all of his comrades got the waves of their life that day. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Surfers bustin' down the door of film festival Jan 13, 2008
Top-paid surfers on the circuit now earn tens of thousands of dollars in prizemoney and millions in sponsorship from surf industry giants such as Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Rusty and Volcom. Director Jeremy Gosch's film includes footage of the surfers in Hawaii in the 1970s and interviews with them 30 years later. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surfing: Riders of the storm surf huge waves Jan 10, 2008
Robert Brown/ Billabong XXL Big Wave//// (Robert Brown/Billabong XXL Big Wave) ... Over the past seven years, all four surfers have either won or been nominated for Billabong XXL Awards, considered the top honor among the big-wave set ... When asked to gauge the size of the waves, Baker pointed to a poster of Parsons that promoted the 2002 surf movie "Billabong Odyssey." The photo was of a stunning Cortes Bank ride that XXL judges deemed greater than 60 feet high. (International Herald Tribune)
The fibreglass ceiling Dec 24, 2007
"In the culture we live in, art and culture have become one and the same. You can look at a Billabong ad, watch a movie or watch some stuff on YouTube and it looks exactly like an Andy Warhol film. My art would look just as good in a surf shop as it does in a gallery.". He can wax lyrical about artistic theory and popular culture, and he says the look of his paintings is just as important as their intellectual undercurrent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fanning the flames - Snapper connection fired up Gilmore Dec 20, 2007
Gilmore, 19, became the first rookie to claim the world title when she won the Billabong Pro Maui in Hawaii last week. Fanning became the first Australian since Mark Occhilupo in 1999 to win the men's crown earlier this year in Brazil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tamarama is the go, band or sand Dec 19, 2007
The band will spend much of January in the back of their Billabong tour bus. The surf label has sponsored the tour and the album is available only at Surf, Dive 'n' Ski and Jetty Surf stores. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gilmore inspired by Mick Fanning Dec 19, 2007
Gilmore, 19, became the first rookie to claim the world surfing crown after she won the Billabong Pro Maui in Hawaii last week. Fanning became the first Australian since Mark Occhilupo in 1999 to win the men's world surfing crown earlier this year in Brazil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coolangatta gold: Gilmore makes history with title win Dec 15, 2007
Competing at the season-ending Billabong Pro at Honolua Bay on the Hawaiian island of Maui and locked in a three-way battle for the world crown with Peru's Sofia Mulanovich and Brazilian Silvana Lima, Gilmore's two title rivals succumbed to the throat-constricting pressure as the 19-year-old conjured up the most dominant heat of the day on Thursday to snatch the title in emphatic style. Hailing from Coolangatta, where she grew up surfing Snapper Rocks with new men's world champion Mick Fanning,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
9 Hawaii 'Pipeline Specialists' ousted in third round Dec 15, 2007
One day after dominating the second round of competition in the Billabong Pipeline Masters men's surfing contest, Hawai'i's "Pipeline Specialists" struggled in the third round today ... The Billabong Pipeline Masters is the third event in the Triple Crown series. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gilmore wins on Maui; Abubo captures Triple Crown Dec 15, 2007
Australia's Stephanie Gilmore, who clinched the women's world championship yesterday, defeated Jessi Miley-Dyer of Australia, to win the Billabong Pro Maui today at Honolua Bay ... Hawai'i's Megan Abubo clinched the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title following her quarterfinal finish in the Billabong Pro Maui, the third and final event. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gilmore wins women's world surfing title Dec 14, 2007
The 19-year-old from Tweed Heads progressed into round four of the Billabong Pro Maui with an easy win over Hawaiian Rochelle Ballard as her only title challengers Sofia Mulanovich from Peru and Silvana Lima from Brazil lost their respective round three match-ups. Mulanovich bowed out to Hawaiian Keala Kennelly while Lima lost to South African Rosanne Hodge at Maui's Honolua Bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
RIP IT: SA's Greg Emslie has charged his way into round four of the Billabong Pipeline Masters. Covered Images Dec 12, 2007
South African Greg Emslie charged his way into round four of the Billabong Pipeline Masters with a commanding performance in round one of the event on Tuesday ... The Billabong Pipeline Masters is the final event of the Fosters ASP World Tour and the final jewel in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. (iAfrica.com)
Industry rides wave of change Dec 11, 2007
One of the initiative's big sponsors is Billabong, whose products include boardshorts that are made from 100 per cent recycled PET bottles. Like most big surf companies, the bulk of Billabong's $1 ... Billabong's clothes are mostly manufactured in Asia, a practice that has drawn criticism for the surf industry, over its outsourcing of environmental responsibility to developing nations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Dec 8, 2007
Ballard will surf in Billabong Pro ... HONOLUA BAY Legendary ASP tour veteran Rochelle Ballard of Kauai s Southside will cap off her esteemed and ground-breaking career at the Billabong Pro Maui which starts its waiting period today ... Ballard s storied journey throughout the ranks of the ASP World Tour has seen her rise as high as No. 2 in the world in 2004, as well as collect a number of victories including the Gunston 500, the Billabong Pro at Burleigh Heads, the U.S. Open, among others. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rothman wins World Cup of Surfing men's title Dec 5, 2007
The third, and final, contest in the Vans Triple Crown series is the Billabong Pipeline Masters, which is scheduled to run Dec. 8 to 20 at the Banzai Pipeline. MINI SITE MAP. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Where are SA's best beaches? Nov 30, 2007
Jeffrey's Bay, which is home to the Billabong Pro each July, has been dubbed the surf Mecca of SA. What was once a rustic hippie town, now attracts surfers from all over the world. J-Bay has earned its reputation as the soul of South African surfing because of its perfect points and classic reefs. (iAfrica.com)
Big-wave surfers need patience as well as daring Nov 20, 2007
The annual Billabong XXL Challenge presents a $50,000 check to the surfer who is photographed in the heaviest wave of the season ... Billabong XXL Big Wave Challenge. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Australian street fashion designer traces his creative roots in Bandung Nov 11, 2007
The brand is similar to other surf labels, such as Quiksilver, Billabong and Ripcurl, but has an eclectic edge to its design, apparent in its t-shirts, handbags and scarves. Insight, which target market are people from age 16 to 25, started with only 25 personnel. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Gilmore out to seal the double Nov 9, 2007
" With just two contests remaining on the eight-event calendar, Gilmore can win the title at the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach or the Billabong Pro at Honolua Bay. Six surfers - including defending champion Beachley - are mathematically in the hunt, although realistically only Brazilian Silvana Lima can crush Gilmore's dreams. If Gilmore wins at Sunset Beach and Lima fails to finish third or higher, the race is over. "The possibility sheet came out this morning and I actually couldn't help myself. I... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gilmore fired up for world surf title Nov 8, 2007
With just two contests remaining on the eight-event calendar, Gilmore said she couldn't resist a peek at an email explaining the equation for her to possibly win the title at the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach or the Billabong Pro at Honolua Bay. Six surfers - including defending champion Beachley - mathematically remain in the world title hunt, although realistically only Brazilian young gun Silvana Lima can crush Gilmore's dreams. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australian Fanning wins World Surfing Championship Nov 7, 2007
The final event of the tour is the Billabong Pipeline Masters on O'ahu's North Shore. Although the world title has already been determined, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champion will be decided at the Pipeline Masters. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Valley betting action tumbles Oct 29, 2007
Around the Billabong Hotel, a watering hole at Merrylands, he has been singing the praises of El Segundo since he watched him on live television being beaten in a Werribee maiden ... However, carrying a considerable commission from Billabong regulars, he cut loose on Saturday and expects at least a standing ovation, particularly from Big Luke, on his return ... The Billabong barmaids were given the Cox Plates to wear and one turned down $200 from a customer for it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Flutter on the lame chairwoman Oct 29, 2007
We hear Maj showed up to the AGM of Billabong on Friday a bit lame. She hobbled on stage on crutches before taking her place at the directors' table where, we're told, she looked a touch happier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Surfer Adam Wickwire still a sensation Oct 21, 2007
"Wickwire joined New Smyrna Beach's Eric Geiselman (the 2006 winner) as the only junior pro champs from Florida.By finishing third at Santa Cruz, Wickwire also wrapped up a berth in the Billabong World Junior Championships in Australia in early January. Joining him will be four Californians: Nick Rozsa, Cory Arrambide, Chris Waring and Tanner Gudauskas."I saw Adam just not long ago and he said, definitely, one of his goals this year was to win that tour," world touring pro Damien Hobgood said.... (Florida Today)
Only a wipe-out will deny Fanning a world crown Oct 16, 2007
Fanning's semi-final finish at the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Spain, on Sunday and fellow Australian Taj Burrow's second placing mean all-time great Kelly Slater will have to stage the biggest comeback of his career to prevent an Australian winning the title for the first time since Mark Occhilupo in 1999. Slater is second in the standings, 1020 points behind Fanning, and needs to win the two remaining contests in Brazil and at Pipeline in Hawaii and rely on the two Australians failing if he's to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pallinghurst still chasing ConsMin takeover Oct 16, 2007
Billabong looks sunny. With bleak news from big US retailers late last week, it was reassuring for shareholders in the surf and streetwear wholesaler Billabong to see key American customers have been protected from the worst ... Zumiez, one of Billabong's top three US customers, and the fastest growing, reported same-store sales growth of 14 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Injured veterans ride the waves at Pismo Sep 26, 2007
Surrounded by a group of volunteers, a film crew from the to-be-released surfing flick haped and a surfing crew from apparel company Billabong, the veterans from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, got the chance to rehabilitate and relax after their service abroad. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Injured vets ride the waves Sep 26, 2007
David Camargo, a war veteran and amputee, rides a wave with the help of Jim Kempton, one of the instructors on the Billabong team ... Surrounded by a group of volunteers, a film crew from the to-be-released surfing flick haped and a surfing crew from apparel company Billabong, the veterans from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, got the chance to rehabilitate and relax after their service abroad ... David Camargo, a war veteran and amputee, rides a wave with the help of Jim... (Santa Maria Times)
Wounded Iraq, Afghanistan war vets learn to surf Pismo waves Sep 26, 2007
A film crew from the yet-to-be-released surf movie "Shaped" and surfers from the Billabong apparel company joined veterans from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. "You don't have to let an injury like this get in the way of living life," said Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Chad Jukes, whose right leg was maimed by an anti-tank mine in December. (Fresno Bee -- State)
On the beach Sep 11, 2007
There are 10 events on the Foster's ASP World Tour, and Hobgood had won one of them (the Billabong Pro Tahiti), finished runner-up at a second (the Rip Curl Search in Chile) and finished in the quarterfinals at a third (Rip Curl Bells) ... Perhaps too determined, he admits now, not to let 2005 repeat itself, he took a month off of surfing and went to South Africa for the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hanging ten, hanging tough paying off for local surfers Aug 29, 2007
Kling bolstered his standing when he won the Billabong Pro WQS competition last month in Tahara, Japan. Atlantic Beach's Nolan took home the top prize from the third annual Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest July 14-15 in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. The event featured 128 competitors and a $30,000 purse, making it the second-largest pro-am contest on the East Coast. (Florida Times-Union)
Surfwear rolls in a bit flat for investors Aug 24, 2007
THE surf and streetwear group Billabong International Ltd was hit hard by investors yesterday despite a solid rise in annual earnings ... A retail analyst, who did not want to be named, said Billabong's profit and earnings per share growth was "at the line for us" and noted that the company paid less tax in the 2006-07 financial year than in 2005-06 ... Billabong paid tax of $54. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Military amputees surf near San Onofre Aug 12, 2007
Among those volunteering this weekend at Operation Amped, the camp sponsored by surf-wear manufacturer Billabong, was Courtney Conlogue, a 14-year-old from Santa Ana who reached the semifinals last month at the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, and former world champion Shaun Tomson, 51, who is still grieving from the apparent suicide of his 15-year-old son last year in South Africa. "Dealing with loss, whether it's the loss of a child, or loss of a limb, it's very, very difficult... (Los Angeles Times)
Preserving surfing Aug 11, 2007
Plenty of heavy hitting collectors, including owners of major brands like Quicksilver and Billabong, had begun snapping up boards for historical collections, and Noll was the one able to fill in the missing pieces. "So these guys with a lot of dough, that are hugely successful guys, instead of having paintings on there walls, they'd rather have a surfboard," Greg said. (Daily Triplicate)
Joske wins Bali surfing final Aug 6, 2007
JAKARTA: Australian No. 2 Pro Junior Heath Joske won the third and final event of the Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia, defeating Shaun Joubert of South Africa ... Joske pocketed US$2,200, a Balinese headdress and products from Billabong Indonesia ... He won a wildcard entry spot in the 2008 Billabong ASP Word Junior Championship Von Zipper Trials in Sydney, Australia. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Australian surfing great to attend Bali event Aug 1, 2007
Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo is set to attend the final leg of the inaugural Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia for under-21's which coincides with his maiden Occy Grom Comp from August 2-5 in Canggu, Bali ... Entry into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships is exceptionally valuable to any aspiring professional surfer, with the likes of Joel Parkinson and three-time world champion Andy Irons having launched their careers on the strength of wins at the WJC.. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Surf stores expect a wave of back-to-school buying Jul 26, 2007
When teenagers see famous surfers in clothes made by Volcom or Quiksilver or Billabong, the Valencia High School student said, they know where to spend their allowances ... Sales reps from Billabong, Vans and Quiksilver have been trolling Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach to make sure they have plenty of products in stock, co-owner Ron Abdel said. (Los Angeles Times)
Show us some respect, Kelly Jul 22, 2007
After bombing out to Australian Dean Morrison in the fourth round in Chile, Slater indicated his continuing participation on the tour this year might depend on whether he's still in the hunt for a ninth world crown after the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay this week and the contest at Trestles in California in September ... Flat swell forced organisers to put the Billabong Pro on hold for most of last week, with all the world title contenders - Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Irons, Slater and Burrow -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slater second in J-Bay Jul 22, 2007
30-day news archives. "Slater, who won $18,000, moved from sixth to fourth in the rankings at the season's midway point, more than 1,000 points behind leader Mick Fanning."Mick is still the runaway guy," Slater said, "but. (Florida Today)
Burrow wins Billabong Pro Jul 22, 2007
1-million Billabong Pro on Saturday, beating Kelly Slater with an outstanding display of high performance surfing in glassy one to 1 ... The three-time Billabong Pro J-Bay champ compiled a heat total of 19 ... World Tour rookie Josh Kerr pocketed the US $2 000 for the Best Kustomised Manoeuvre when his outrageous rail grab carving 360 under the falling lip of the two metre (6 foot) wave in round 1 was adjudged to be the most innovative manoeuvre at any time during the Billabong Pro. (iAfrica.com)
Levi's look threadbare no longer Jul 19, 2007
Levi's is the most recalled apparel brand for men and the second, after Billabong, for women. Its marketing often has a retro feel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Take a long look at profit margin Jul 17, 2007
Surf and skatewear brand Billabong's US ambitions have received a boost with two of the biggest retail chains to stock their wares reporting increased comparative sales ... They are key to Billabong's future as the brand has pegged its fortunes on young Americans' thirst for its expanding trendy leisure brands that include Element, Kustom, Palmer, Honolua, Nixon and Von Zipper ... Pacific Sunwear alone accounts for 20 per cent of Billabong's sales. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Williams wins all-Oz surfing final Jul 2, 2007
Madison Williams won the All-Australian final of the Billabong Pro Junior Series at Kuta Reef, Bali, on Sunday. In perfect 1. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
RI surfers ride high tides against int'l rivals Jun 30, 2007
Indonesian surfers challenged their international opponents all the way through the opening round of the Billabong Pro-Junior Series event at Kuta Reef in Bali starting Friday ... The highest placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, the 16-man precursor to the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships at North Narrabeen, Sydney. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Surfing Magazine's International Surf Day Beach Cleanup Jun 21, 2007
Who: Partnering organizations include: Sisters of the Sea, Wavemasters, From Jax with Love, St. Johns River Water Management DistrictLocal sponsors: Twisted Sisters Restaurant, Robin Shepard Group, Green Team projectNational Sponsors: Billabong, Islands Restaurant, Surftech, Life Water Simple, WaveWatch, Earthpack, Pacsun. Details: Visit. (Florida Times-Union)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 14, 2007
Billabong to Help HBO Deck Out John from Cincinnati. HBO formed a promotional partnership with global surf company Billabong International to push its new series, John from Cincinnati ... The premium network said video and text content created around the surfing community and Billabong pro surf team rider Keala Kennelly -- who plays Kai on John from Cincinnati -- is being provided to affiliates for their broadband portals, including a five- to seven-minute interview with Kennelly, the first... (Multichannel News)
Good result seen for Billabong Jun 13, 2007
SURF and skate wear brand Billabong has a special place in the Aussie retailing landscape because it's the only rag trader with a real chance to ride a profit wave generated by US shoppers ... Quiksilver is a good barometer for how Billabong will fare because it is pretty much Billabong's much larger US cousin ... The level of sales at Pacific Sunwear and Zumiez are also a good indicator because about 30 per cent of Billabong-branded clothing and footwear sold in the US is sold through these... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
International Surfing Day Kicks Off Summer Jun 8, 2007
International Surfing Day is presented by Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine with support from Billabong, Islands, SurfTech, SoBe, Simple, WaveWatch, Pac Sun and Earthpack. For more information on International Surfing Day, including event locations and details on ISD poster and video contests, go to. (PR Newswire)
Junior lifeguard program holding signups Jun 8, 2007
Program sponsors are Quicksilver, Billabong, Xcel and Dakine. MINI SITE MAP. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wilson wins Bali junior surfing contest Jun 5, 2007
Julian Wilson won the all-Australian final of the Billabong Pro-Teen Junior Series Indonesia on Sunday, defeating fellow Sunshine Coast competitor Kalen Schloss at Keramas Beach, Bali ... The first ever Billabong Pro-Junior Series Indonesia under-20 rankings have now been confirmed, with Wilson holding the No. 1 rank following his win ... The highest placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three-event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, a 16-man precursor to the... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Julian Wilson surfs perfect ten Jun 2, 2007
Five Australian and three Indonesian surfers reached the quarterfinals of the Billabong Pro Junior Series here on Friday ... The Billabong Pro Junior Series will be held at three locations ... The highest-placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three-event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, the 16-man precursor to the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships at North Narrabeen, Sydney. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Mambo on block again Jun 1, 2007
Rival rag traders including Pacific Brands and Billabong yesterday said they had not made an offer for the brand. However, Pacific Brands said they would be interested in taking a look when information memoranda was released. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
High hopes for Qantas after flop Jun 1, 2007
Surfwear outfit Billabong yesterday "punted a massive air" with its shares up more than 4 per cent thanks to favourable news out of the US. It appears sportswear has been selling well across the US with Polo Ralph Lauren announcing a 17 per cent rise in profit for its upmarket threads, which are in the same market but rarely worn by those carrying a surfboard ... US youth sportswear retailers who sell Billabong's threads were up 4 ... Billabong sells more than $500 million worth of clothes and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Billabong Pro 2007 surfing final May 19, 2007
Damien Hobgood wins the 2007 Billabong Pro in Teahupoo, Tahiti. (00:02:09). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hobgood downs Fanning to win Billabong Pro May 17, 2007
America's Damien Hobgood has beaten Australian surfing world championship leader Mick Fanning in a thrilling final to win the Billabong Pro in Tahiti ... au/news/sport/hobgood-downs-fanning-to-win-billabong-pro/2007/05/17/1178995295671. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Damien Hobgood wins in Tahiti May 17, 2007
30-day news archives. "The victory, worth $30,000, gave Hobgood a win in each of the past four seasons and moved him into serious contention for his first world crown. He finished a career-best fourth last season, but now sits in third (2,342 points) behind Fanning (3,108) and Taj Burrow (2,676).Slater slipped to sixth.The next event on the World Championship Tour is June 20-30 in Chile, a location with long lefts that favor a goofy-footer like Hobgood.The Hobgood-Fanning final was a repeat from... (Florida Today)
Fanning pipped but lead grows May 17, 2007
MICK Fanning was pipped inside the last minute for the Billabong Pro title today but his drive for the world surfing crown is gathering serious momentum. Fanning had to settle for runner up here - and a handy lead in the world title race - when American Damien Hobgood grabbed an 8. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Fanning gets a break as rivals tumble May 14, 2007
Mick Fanning can open a handy lead in the world surfing title race after Kelly Slater and Taj Burrow crashed out of the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo in Tahiti. Bells Beach winner Fanning cruised into a quarter-final match up against fellow Australian Luke Stedman with a 14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beast snores but it's music to Burrow's ears May 13, 2007
Australia's Taj Burrow progresses to round three at the Billabong Pro after handling smaller Teahupoo swell better than big-wave specialist Manoa Drollet ... TAJ Burrow overcame Teahupoo expert Manoa Drollet in a potentially troublesome sudden-death heat yesterday to join fellow world tour ratings leader Mick Fanning in the third round at the Billabong Pro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
