Blanchard rips to Hawaiian Pro win Nov 21, 2009
Blanchard, 19, is considered a rising star in professional surfing and modeling. "It feels really good," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Not drowning, waving: ASP ensures survival by making Slater'schanges Oct 12, 2009
Our primary focus is in doing what is best for professional surfing ... By trimming back the current top-45 field as well as instituting the one-world rating system, we ensure the ASP world tour continues to be the most progressive and dynamic professional surfing tour on Earth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Carrere to star in Rell Sunn movie Sep 20, 2009
Many people have been attracted to Sunn's storied life, which includes professional surfing, and being a youth mentor, expert diver, disc jockey and creator of the Menehune Surf Meet for children. Sunn's graceful surf style also translated to her land-based activities, where she was known for generosity and wit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Famous Peruvians from Peruvian Spor... Sep 3, 2009
In 2004 Sof;a Mul;novich finished the professional surfing season as World Champion, cementing her place in the top ranks of international surfing. Her status as one of the most famous Peruvian sports stars was further enhanced in 2007 when she became the first South American to be entered into the Surfers Hall of Fame. (Suite101.com)
Novak wins again at Ala Moana; Powers 4th Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:11 AM HST LIHU E Haleiwa s Flynn Novak went two for two at the Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 1-Star Sponsor Me Hawai i on Aug. 21 at Ala Moana on O ahu, winning his second consecutive professional surfing event there in as many summers. Novak, 26, clung to victory by the slimmest of margins after a rapid-fire exchange of high-scoring rides between himself, runner-up Solomon Ortiz, from the Big Island, and third-place finisher... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
If it meant saving a life, Eddie would go Jul 18, 2009
"Aikau's only victory in a professional surfing contest came in 1977, at the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku Classic at Sunset Beach."He didn't like surfing the tour at all," Clyde Aikau said. "The waves were small at a lot of places around the world, and big waves was his thing. "Shortly after winning the Duke Kahanamoku Classic, Aikau left the surfing tour so he could concentrate on training for the Hokule'a voyage to Tahiti.The MythAikau was not part of Hokule'a's original voyage in 1976. Still,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
U.S. Open pays tribute to 50 years of surfing Jul 2, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 2:10 AM HST HUNTINGTON BEACH, California Youth collides with history at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, July 18-26, when the world s largest professional surfing competition honors the golden anniversary of competitive surfing at the famed Huntington Beach Pier, according to a press release. The U.S. Open venue will be infused with history, the highlight of which is the True Performance Walk of Champions. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hawaiian contenders ready to meet Mr. Price in ASP South Africa Jun 25, 2009
too will the nearly 200 entered surfers make their way from all four corners of the globe, to contest for one of the most prestigious titles in professional surfing. Hawai i, technically the furthest country to travel from to South Africa, has 17 surfers entered with Hawai i s royal bloodline in the Ho siblings (descendents of Hawaiian charger Michael Ho) ASP WQS No. 89 Mason and ASP World No. 6 and ASP WQS ratings leader Coco, flying the Aloha flag as the highest rated surfers in the men s and... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS Jun 24, 2009
" Andino, who works daily with his father, Dino, a former U.S. Pro champion, in improving his surfing, looks like any other 15-year-old at the dinner table; laughing with his friends, brushing aside his shaggy blond hair and asking if he could use the restroom. But in the water he rides waves that most twice his age wouldn't dream of conquering. "Those three kids are going to be the future of professional surfing in the United States," says Chad Wells, a former pro surfer and the Quicksilver... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
HSA state surf championships start today Jun 5, 2009
The goal of the HSA s Hard Rock Cafe Series is to offer a competitive platform for up-and-coming surfers that will prepare them for a future career in professional surfing, should they choose it. For updates and results, visit. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ASP Womens World Tour presents Welcome to the Life Jun 4, 2009
Launching today is the Official ASP Women s World Tour Media Kit, dubbed Welcome to the Life , chronicling the 17 unique and beautiful faces that make up professional surfing s finest. For over 30 years, the dream of traveling the world and surfing exotic locations has been a reality for the world s best female surfers as they follow the ASP Women s World Tour, the most prestigious professional circuit in competitive surfing. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
David Phillips: Work to surf May 7, 2009
That s how it is when you re an amateur operating in the shadows of the more-lucrative professional surfing world tour. All my money from work goes for bodyboarding, and a substantial chunk of change will be needed for travel to California (Huntington Beach), then Chile, said Phillips, whose primary sponsor is BZ Bodyboards (boards, leashes, board bags, moral support, etc. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Billabong to remain title sponsor of Pipe Masters through 2012 Apr 30, 2009
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 ... It goes without saying this iconic event is still the benchmark for professional surfing, and we are proud to be associated with the Pipeline masters and all its history, says Graham Stapelberg, Billabong s vice president of marketing ... The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is the world s... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Blanchard loses to the best in round three of Rip Curl Apr 16, 2009
She went down swinging: Alana Blanchard of Hanalei, shown in this file photo from an earlier contest, lost to the eventual winner in her rookie year on the professional surfing tour, in Australia. Contributed photo. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Manuel nominated as Next Big Thing Mar 22, 2009
Despite announcing his retirement from professional surfing, Bruce Irons received a nomination for Best Tube Rider. He announced early 2008 that that year would be his last, but has accepted wildcard entries for some of this year s competitions. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Irons brothers host 8th Annual Pine Trees Classic Feb 19, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:10 AM HST Andy and Bruce Irons may be taking this year off from the professional surfing circuit, but they won t be taking a break from their hometown. The Annual Irons Brothers Pine Trees Classic is in its eighth year and this year, it will be held on Feb. 28. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
