Fun's up on the North Shore Nov 21, 2009
Sponsored by Billabong, Primo Beer and Monster Energy Drink, the bash benefits North Shore lifeguards. Saturday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets ($15 in advance; $20 at door) at Surf N Sea (637-7873). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Surfer magazine celebrates 50 years with tri... Nov 20, 2009
California Surf Museum President Jim Kempton, who also works as the director of media for Billabong USA, was editor and publisher of Surfer from 1978 to 1986. My generation was the bridge generation, said Kempton, 57, an avid surfer just like Severson. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The best beaches in SA? Nov 20, 2009
Today, the Billabong Pro is worth millions of dollars. Robberg; Western Cape: Plettenberg Bays only long beach now, is a beauty. (iAfrica.com)
6 still alive for 09 womens world champ Nov 19, 2009
If the 2009 ASP Women s World Title is not sealed at the upcoming Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, the crown will be decided at the final event of the season, the Billabong Pro Maui presented by Hawaiian Airlines. The ASP Top 17 are slated to begin their Vans Triple Crown of Surfing campaigns this week at the Vans Womens Hawaiian Pro (an ASP Specialty event), before getting back to business at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach and culminating at the Billabong Pro Maui. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Struggling surfers await the trickle-down effect Nov 16, 2009
The Blacktown boy Mick Fanning, world champion two years ago, will ride for Rip Curl, while the Gold Coast's Joel Parkinson is surfing for Billabong ... Ditto the battle of the surf brands for the women's title the former NSW surfer Stephanie Gilmore, now based on the Gold Coast, is contracted to Rip Curl, while Brazil's Silvana Lima is backed by Billabong ... The Big Three of surfing - Quiksilver, Billabong and Rip Curl - own eight of the 10 events on the world tour, together with about... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
› SA's best beaches? Nov 1, 2009
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)
Mates enter Pipe with world title at other end Oct 30, 2009
The Billabong Pipeline Masters starts on December 8. It cannot come soon enough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
De Souza takes first ASP World Tour win at Mundaka Oct 15, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:11 AM HST SOPELANA, Euskadi/Spain Brazil s Adriano de Souza, 22, claimed his inaugural ASP World Tour win Tuesday, taking the Billabong Pro Mundaka, eliminating fellow finalist Chris Davidson, 33, of Australia, in punchy two-to-three foot waves at the backup venue of Sopelana, states a press release issued by the Association of Surfing Professionals. Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Mundaka experienced an array of conditions... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
White Lightning could strike twice Oct 14, 2009
The Billabong Pro Mundaka was likely to finish in the early hours of this morning, Sydney time. Whatever the result, Fanning will head to the last two events of the year, at Portugal and then the Pipeline in Hawaii, as the top dog. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Not drowning, waving: ASP ensures survival by making Slater'schanges Oct 12, 2009
The ASP's crisis meeting was held while flat waves delayed the continuation of the Billabong Pro. On behalf of the Association of Surfing Professionals, I am pleased to reaffirm the commitment from both our surfers and events in progressing the sport in a unified and collaborative effort,'' a relieved ASP chief executive Brodie Carr said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jabour a cut above the best Oct 9, 2009
Elite Element Academy graduate wins Billabong Junior Pro contest ... A stitch in time helped Kiron Jabour win the Billabong Junior Pro In Memory of Ronnie Burns contest in the nick of time yesterday ... The contest was a qualifier for the Billabong Junior World Championship at Australia in January. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ASP rolls into Mundaka; Bacalso, Barca on board Oct 8, 2009
Tiago Pires, 29, current ASP World No. 23, secured a sensational come-from-behind victory during Mondays Billabong Pro Mundaka elimination Round 1 ... Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:11 AM HST MUNDAKA, Euskadi The Billabong Pro Mundaka, Event No. 8 of 10 on the 2009 Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour, completed the opening eight heats of Round 1 on Monday in clean three-to-four foot waves at the primary venue ... Opting to run the man-on-man elimination Round 1 format,... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kelly Slater honored by Congresswoman Hirono Oct 8, 2009
He is a six-time winner of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, which is an event for the forty-five top-ranked surfers in the world by the ASP. In 2007, Slater launched the Kelly Slater Foundation to raise awareness and support for environmental and social issues. Related headlines. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Moore shows why she's Hawaii's best Oct 8, 2009
Moore, a senior at Punahou School, proved she is still at the top of the class of young female surfers by winning the Billabong Junior Pro In Memory of Ronnie Burns contest yesterday ... The event was a qualifier for the Billabong World Junior Championships at Australia in January ... 85 total at Sunset Beach to capture the Billabong Junior Pro In Memory of Ronnie Burns contest yesterday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Centeio places 3rd at Tsurigasaki Pro; Byrne wins event Oct 1, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:12 AM HST ICHINOMIYA, Chiba The 2009 Association of Surf Professionals WQS 4-Star Billabong Tsurigasaki Pro concluded Sunday at Tsurugasaki Beach with the final three rounds of action narrowing the field to an eventual champion ... 50 for Tajima, Parrish Byrne of Australia is crowned the 2009 Billabong Tsurigasaki Pro Champion. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Panhandle surf shops riding out the economic wave Aug 22, 2009
"Spring was a little tougher this year, but summer has been much more in line with last year, even a little better," said Frank Sims, who owns Billabong Destin at Grand Boulevard and Aloha Surf Company at Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. "Last year, people were more concerned about the (presidential) election, their 401(k) and the stock market," Sims said. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Billabong Shares Slumps After Annual Earnings Miss Analysts' Estimates Aug 21, 2009
Billabong Shares Slumps After Earnings Miss Estimates (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Billabong Shares Slumps After Earnings Miss Estimates (Update1) ... 6 percent rise against its U.S. counterpart since May 18 cut almost A$3 million from earnings, Billabong said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Irons' surf resume is solid Aug 16, 2009
"To have a Hawaiian world champion for the sport of surfing means so much to so many people here," said Keoni Watson, a sales representative for Billabong and renowned big-wave surfer ... In the surf world, Billabong is considered an industry giant ... Irons is Billabong's most marketable athlete. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Team USA grabs gold at 2009 ISA World Games Aug 13, 2009
Team USA celebrates its victory on the medal stand after winning the 2009 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games championship ... Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2:11 AM HST PLAYA HERMOSA, Costa Rica It was a fitting end to an event steeped in a mix of camaraderie and tough competition as Team USA took the overall gold medal over Team France at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games presented by Monster Energy in Costa Rica ... Heading into the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games, Conlogue was... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kono ousted at U.S. Women's Amateur Aug 9, 2009
Team Hawai'i is in third place entering the final day of competition in the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games at Costa Rica. The seventh day of the eight-day contest was completed yesterday in 1- to 3-foot waves at Playa Hermosa. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Melamed, Powers compete for Team Hawaii at Worlds Aug 7, 2009
Kauais Roy Powers shows his stuff for Team Hawaii during Day 4 of the Billabong ISA World Games 2009 ... Billy Watts/Billabong, International Surfing Association ... Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:06 AM HST PLAYA HERMOSA, Costa Rica Kaua i s Nage Melamed made a strong showing at the Billabong ISA World Games this week at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Smaller codes big losers in alcohol ban Jul 18, 2009
Today, surfing doesn't have an umbrella sponsor and relies on the surfing-associated companies, such as Billabong, for 90 per cent of the ASP Tour costs. Netball has just become quasi-professional, partly through a sponsorship with ANZ Bank. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
South Africa Jul 18, 2009
Wales and Lions rugby star Mike Phillips has been arrested over an alleged assault on a taxi driver with whom he had a dispute over a fare, the BBC reported. Miguel Angel Jimenez sank a monster putt to take a one shot lead in the British Open, while Tom Watson produced a masterclass just shy of his 60th birthday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Parko a step closer to a first world title Jul 16, 2009
JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa - Australia's Joel Parkinson has further enhanced his chances of a first surfing world title after taking out the Billabong Pro at South Africa's Jeffreys Bay. Parkinson, 28, proved too strong for American Damien Hobgood in the final, scoring 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Get the Look Jul 15, 2009
Billabong is the go-to brand for chic surfer girls, but athletes and bathing beauties alike are sure to fall in love with this fresh floral suit from the Aussie label. Billabong Bloom Triangle Top, $19. (Teen Vogue)
Muscroft aims to take down Kelly Slater Jul 14, 2009
Little-known Australian rookie Nic Muscroft will face the test of his life when he takes on nine-times world surfing champion Kelly Slater in round two of the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay. Muscroft defeated compatriot Josh Kerr 15. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How to Dress Best for Your Body Shape Jul 8, 2009
Courtney Conlogue, a surfer for Billabong, shows athletic girls how to play up their feminine side without sacrificing comfort. tall and thin. (Teen Vogue)
Gen Z new kid on brand block Jun 19, 2009
But what might turn a few heads is news that some of the biggest global sports and surf brands such as Nike, adidas and Billabong are on the nose among a group that social trendspotters have labeled generation Z the young turks born between 1992 and 2005. Raunchy blokes magazines aside, there is a far more serious and conservative streak emerging among today's estimated 600 million teenagers, if a global study of 112,000 13- to 17-year-olds is right. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
They don't surf like amateurs Jun 6, 2009
"Rainos Hayes, a coach for Billabong, said the dropping of true amateur status for youth surfers in Hawai'i was inevitable."The route that it takes to become a professional these days is so much longer and difficult than it was just six or seven years ago," he said. "And because surfing is such an international sport, you have to provide these kids with financial support or they won't be able to keep up. "The state championship contest which does not offer prize money will continue today and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Martinez wins Tahiti May 28, 2009
Kauai native Andy Irons, shown here, competed in the Billabong Pro Tahiti event last week, making it to the third round before losing to eventual even champion Bobby Martinez, 13 ... Published: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:11 AM HST TEAHUPOO, Tahiti Bobby Martinez (USA), 26, has taken out the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui, defeating fellow Finalist Taj Burrow (AUS), 30, in clean three-to-five foot (1 ... Event No. 3 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Tahiti... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Macquarie Airports calls time on Japan venture May 21, 2009
Billabong likes to think of itself as more of a clothing wholesaler than a retailer, since it sells more of its surf gear to others than in its own stores ... Billabong yesterday scaled back the retail component of its two-for-11 rights issue to $60 million from $90 million and instead allocated the other $30 million to its institutional shareholders ... In its first day of trading since the capital raising, Billabong shares fell $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
No.2 with a bullet, Burrow targets the elusive title May 21, 2009
The West Australian came second in the final of the Billabong Pro in Tahiti on Tuesday to ride a bullet to No.2 in the world, with Australian surfers now holding the first three positions. Burrow was runner-up in the world title race in 1999. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slater considers future after Teahupoo wipeout May 20, 2009
KELLY SLATER bombed out of the Billabong Pro in Tahiti yesterday to continue the biggest fall from grace by a king since Henry VIII took a liking to Anne Boleyn. Slater, the greatest of all the surfers, needs a miracle to retain his world title after losing to little-known Spaniard Aritz Aranburu at Teahupoo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burrow loses Teahupoo final to Martinez May 20, 2009
Australia's losing streak at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti has continued, with Taj Burrow trumped in the final by American Bobby Martinez. Not since Mark Occhilupo in 1999 has an Australian tamed the waves at Teahupoo, a decade-long drought that will have to wait at least another year to be broken. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Billabong Rating Cut at Four Brokers After Surfwear Maker Lowers Forecast May 19, 2009
Billabong Cut to Lowest Rating at Four Brokers After Forecast - Bloomberg ... Billabong Cut to Lowest Rating at Four Brokers After Forecast ... Billabongs U.S. customers are cutting inventory and pressing the company for discounts as the recession leads to a slump in consumer demand. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Billabong set to make waves as shares return May 18, 2009
THE surfwear company Billabong International is expected to report a mixed picture on its global sales performance when it updates the sharemarket today about its financial outlook. Billabong took investors by surprise last Thursday when it placed its shares in a trading halt pending an announcement about how well its business was tracking against the recent slowdown in retail markets in the US, Australia and Europe ... Billabong indicated at its half-year earnings stage in February that it was... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Billabong in halt ahead of financial statement May 14, 2009
Casual clothing company Billabong International has gone into a trading halt ahead of an update to the market on its financial outlook, expected tomorrow. "Billabong requests the trading halt pending a further announcement from the company in relation to the company's financial outlook," a statement released to the market said ... At the time of the halt, shares in Billabong were trading at $10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
HSF Kauai completes 2008-09 season in Poipu May 14, 2009
Kaua i s own Andy Irons was back in the water this week, participating in the Billabong Pro Teahupoo competition in Tahiti. Irons, who has been taking a year off from full-time surf competitions, has decided to enter a number of this year s events. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Couple charged over stabbing death of surfer May 10, 2009
Described at his funeral as "having a non-stop attitude to life", Hankey was a talented surfer who competed in the Billabong Pro Junior series. Story Tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Parko to face local dangerman in Tahiti May 10, 2009
Australian Joel Parkinson's quest for three straight tour wins will be put to the test when he faces off against Tahitian dangerman Heiarii Williams in their Billabong Pro round two heat in Teahupoo on Monday (AEST) ... Williams knocked Australian Mick Fanning out of the Billabong Pro in '07 and has set his sights on adding Parkinson to his list of high-profile casualties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Extreme sport chic in a cold climate May 5, 2009
The retailer, whose chains include Billabong, OffThe Wall and D-Tox, has been further squeezed by the recession. In its fourth quarter, it lost $8. (Globe and Mail)
SURF'S UP: Two Hawaiian's carved up the mainland waves May 4, 2009
Patacchia wasn't even planning on surfing Lowers until he discovered that it fit into his schedule and that he would be passing through the area on his way to Tahiti for the Billabong Pro Teahupoo next week. Riding with a carefree attitude Patacchia put the competition out of reach early in his 30-minute final against Bourgeois, scoring a 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS May 2, 2009
The high watermark of Bourez's young career may actually come next month when the ASP goes to his backyard for one of the tour's most prestigious events, the Billabong Pro Teahupo'o. It's a competition where the men are separated from the boys on reef breaks that are nightmares to most but a dream to the tour's first Tahitian in over a decade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Sunny Style: Fierce Surfer Swimsuits May 1, 2009
Billabong bikini top and pants. Watersun Swimwear bikini bottom, $40. (Teen Vogue)
Billabong to remain title sponsor of Pipe Masters through 2012 Apr 30, 2009
that the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing has inked Billabong as the title sponsor of the Billabong Pipeline Masters event through and including the year 2012, according to a press release. This year s Billabong Pipeline Masters is scheduled for Dec. 8 to 20 ... The $340,000 Billabong Pipeline Masters is the third and final jewel of the men s Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, and the longest-running professional surfing event in the world, celebrating 39 years this year. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Parkinson and local wildcard make semis Apr 17, 2009
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Perfect Parkinson on crest of world tour wave Apr 17, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Joel Parkinson has won his second successive world tour event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Surf 's up in Barbados Apr 2, 2009
And the only audience that these three surfers X professionals from Hawaii and Florida in town to shoot a documentary for billabong X had was an empty, palm-tree-lined beach. Tucked in the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles, Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Stylish derring-do lands Hipwood on the red carpet Mar 28, 2009
Six Australians are among the finalists for the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, the most prestigious of their kind on the blue marble planet. Hipwood, Hobart's James Hollmer-Cross, Maroubra's Mark Mathews, West Australians Damien Warr and Kerby Brown and the Central Coast's Dylan Longbottom made up a third of the total finalists announced in the US overnight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Larsen, Enever take Arnette Pro Jr. titles Mar 19, 2009
Larsen is no stranger to these shores, having made four successive trips from his Maui home to contest the annual Billabong ASP World Junior Championships at Narrabeen. For runner-up Watson, a 4th-year apprentice plumber, a tour win remains elusive. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Billabong announces ASP-sanctioned pro junior in Bali Mar 5, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 3:10 AM HST BURLEIGH HEADS, Australia Billabong is taking junior surfing back to Bali in 2009, with the announcement of a fully sanctioned, ASP Grade-5 Pro Junior men s event to be held in July. After working with the ASP (Association Of Surfing Professionals) to make the competition part of the overall ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series, the $30,000 Billabong Pro Junior Series Bali will be held at Keramas from July 21-27 ... The ASP Pro Junior Series Bali is... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Five of the world's best surf spots Feb 27, 2009
Event: Billabong Pipeline Masters, December 8 to December 20, 2009 ... Event: Billabong Pro Teahupoo May 9 to May 20, 2009. (CNN -- International)
Naughty lad keeps kit on Feb 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Brandon Walters a celebrity judge at Tropfest on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ASP ready to start its Tours Feb 12, 2009
May 9-20 Billabong Pro Teahupoo Teahupoo, Tahiti ... Jly 9-19 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, South Africa ... Oct 5-17 Billabong Pro Mundaka, Spain. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Banzai Pipeline punishes surfers Feb 7, 2009
Eight take their lumps, but earn coveted spot in ASP Billabong event ... The Billabong Pipeline Masters is considered one of the most prestigious surfing contests in the world ... But there were eight invitations to the Billabong Pipeline Masters on the line, so surfers were willing to risk their lives for it yesterday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
