Damien Hobgood posts highest score Mar 1, 2009
50 out of 20, in the first round of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast to beat his brother, C.J., and Aritz Aranburu. "Obviously it was fun for me," Damien said. (Florida Today)
Quiksilver to open store on Kauai's South Shore this summer Feb 28, 2009
Quiksilver to open store on Kauai's South Shore this summer ... Quiksilver is expanding to Kaua'i's South Shore this summer with a new store in the Kukui'ula Village shopping center ... The store will offer a mix of Quiksilver and Roxy sportswear, accessories, surf boards, body boards and skateboards. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Powers, Barca open ASP season Feb 27, 2009
Published: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:11 AM HST The seedings are set and Kaua i s Roy Powers and Dustin Barca were placed in the early heats of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in Australia ... Both are expected to surf later in the day once the Quiksilver Pro commences. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
'It kind of brings me down' - Slater tries to shrug offexpectations of 10th title Feb 27, 2009
In the build-up to the season-opening Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast, which begins tomorrow, Slater was reticent about his expectations this year, and once again refused to commit to a full season ... He warned Slater would have a target on his back after last year's domination, especially from fellow Snapper locals at the Quiksilver Pro, such as reigning world No.2 Bede Durbidge and Dean Morrison. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Five of the world's best surf spots Feb 27, 2009
Event: Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast February 28 to March 11, 2009 ... Event: Quiksilver Pro France September 23 to October 4, 2009. (CNN -- International)
Slater starts campaign for world title No. 10 Feb 19, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:10 AM HST COOLANGATTA, Australia Reigning and nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater, 37, will begin his campaign for an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title at the Quiksilver Pro. Event No. 1 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro will be held at the Gold Coast s Snapper Rocks from February 28 through March 11 ... The Quiksilver Trials and Roxy Trials will take place on February 27. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Irons brothers host 8th Annual Pine Trees Classic Feb 19, 2009
The WCT is set to start next week with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, whose holding period starts the same day as the Irons brothers classic. The tour will still see two Kauaians on tour: Roy Powers and Dustin Barca. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, February 15, 2009 Feb 16, 2009
Bubba s Hawai i will join other local favorites, including Quiksilver, Lappert s Hawai i, Kela s Glass Gallery, Maui Divers, Taro Fields and Palm Palm, at Kukui ula Village, situated at the entrance to Po ipu. With a reputation for serving the best authentic old-fashioned burgers on Kaua i for 19 years, the local owners of this popular and fun burger joint selected Kukui ula Village because of its prime location as well as the project s plantation-style design. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ASP ready to start its Tours Feb 12, 2009
The men will start with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in Australia and the women will have the Roxy Pro Gold Coast ... Feb 28-Mar 11 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, Australia ... Sep 23-Oct 4 Quiksilver Pro France South West Coast, France. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Nike on track to acquire other brands Feb 8, 2009
Even if a deal with Quiksilver doesn t happen, analysts say Nike could add other brands to the family. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
The Executive Mar 15, 2008
Sports clothing maker Quiksilver and Kohl's , the national department store chain, sell Tony Hawk-branded apparel and shoes popular among youths and twentysomething consumers. Quiksilver hopes to expand Hawk's clothing and marketing presence in Europe, Latin America and China, says President Marty Samuels of Quiksilver Americas ... "Tony can still skate pretty damn well, and he lives the lifestyle," says Samuels at Quiksilver. (USA Today -- Sports)
Despite success, Slater careful to test the waters Mar 15, 2008
There was some question as to whether Slater would even show up at the Quiksilver Pro, and now that he's won it, he won't commit to whether he'll go to the next event, the Rip Curl Pro at Bell's Beach, also in Australia ... I was in the same position back in 2006 and didn't decide on Bell's until two days before, Slater told reporters at the Quiksilver Pro last week ... But if his reaction to his victory at the Quiksilver Pro is any indication, winning felt nice, particularly after a 2007 season... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hooked again? Slater lands big one at Snapper Rocks Mar 5, 2008
EIGHT-TIME world champion Kelly Slater stole Mick Fanning's thunder at the Australian's home break yesterday, downing the reigning titleholder in the season-opening Quiksilver Pro event on the Gold Coast ... au/news/sport/slater-defeats-fanning-to-win-quiksilver-pro/2008/03/04/1204402446099 ... Slater defeats Fanning to win Quiksilver Pro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wilson no sweat for Fanning Mar 3, 2008
33 to advance to the fourth round in his quest for a third Quiksilver Pro title on his home break of Snapper Rocks. An early eight-plus wave score, backed up by a 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slater rocks at Snapper Rocks as rivals snap Mar 3, 2008
Kelly Slater in action at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks today in an image provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals and Covered Images ... Slater progressed through to the fourth round at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast today, but the surfing superstar revealed he was already thinking of dropping out ... Kelly Slater in action at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks today in an image provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals and Covered... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Joey combines surf and turf Feb 25, 2008
The celebrity charity match, held to coincide with the Quiksilver Pro, was a perfect mesh of Johns's current interests, blending a love for surfing and his charity work. The match raises awareness for male depression and breast cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fanning coasts to easy victory Feb 24, 2008
WORLD surfing champion Mick Fanning has begun his 2008 title defence in style, coasting to an easy points victory in the first heat of the season-opening Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. Fanning, a dual winner at Snapper Rocks, easily outscored compatriot Michael Campbell and Tahitian wildcard Tamaroa McComb to advance to the third round. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fitzroy River to burst banks - again Feb 21, 2008
Deputy premier Paul Lucas, who also visited Mackay yesterday, said there had been "serious'' damage to roads. Residents also have warned the disaster could lead to higher prices for groceries and other produce because supply routes to central Queensland had been disrupted. Meanwhile, the weather bureau has renewed its strong wind warning for the south-east Queensland coast. Most beaches were closed yesterday along the Sunshine and Gold coasts, with beachgoers warned to stay out of the water... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Catch a wave with Ireland's surf scene Feb 20, 2008
Bundoran has hosted European Surfing Championships and the Quiksilver World Masters in 2001, and those high-profile events spurred Irish surfing's popularity not only with international surfers but with Irish people eager to learn, insiders say. "We've gone from having only a handful of surf shops to about 30 or 40," said Zoe Lally, development officer for the Irish Surfing Association. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sports gear grows up Jan 25, 2008
Quiksilver made a splash yesterday by unveiling a clothing line designed to appeal to women who have outgrown the company's Roxy brand, which caters to juniors ... Josh Katz, Quiksilver's director of communications, said targeting slightly older consumers makes sense ... For Quiksilver, it's about growth, Katz said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Dismal holiday sales shuts stores Jan 18, 2008
Quiksilver may sell another division ... "Although such conferences generally attract large investors looking for retailers with strong growth potential, this one drew more people looking for "beaten-down value stocks," Beder said. Sales at stores open a year or more rose just 2.2% in November and December combined, making it the weakest holiday season in five years, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. And this month, the group is predicting a year-over-year gain of only... (Los Angeles Times)
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)
MARKAZI: Surfers like Healey wait, hope for 'The Eddie' Dec 25, 2007
Courtesy of Quiksilver ... Healey is shadow boxing in the garage of the Quiksilver beach house, a single-story 1,200 square-foot playground known just as much for its big parties as the big waves that can be viewed from the driveway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Helping hand for the residents on shore Dec 11, 2007
SurfAid has long relied on the surf industry for funding, with one of the biggest donors being Quiksilver ... The company has since given $340,000 to SurfAid's Mentawai programs (with a further $100,000 committed over the next two years), culminating with the launch in Katiet last month of the Quiksilver-SurfAid Community Health Training Centre ... "It's easy to be cynical about the effect that surfing has had on the islands," says Bruce Raymond, a former pro-surfer and Quiksilver brand... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Industry rides wave of change Dec 11, 2007
An industry leader, Quiksilver, whose global turnover reached $2 ... "Q-Tec contains no dioxins, no heavy metals and is more durable than traditional PVCs," says Chloe Messner, the manager of the Quiksilver Foundation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Read Article » Nov 27, 2007
By 18, he was the subject of a bidding war between rival sponsors before ultimately signing with Quiksilver. And the following year, 2004, while competing as a wild-card entry in a professional contest, he defeated the world champion Andy Irons. (International Herald Tribune)
Big-wave surfers need patience as well as daring Nov 20, 2007
Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau. Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic. (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)
More of this story Nov 2, 2007
Bruce Irons and 15 other Hawaii surfers, including his older brother Andy, were invited to compete in the 25th Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau tournament. The Hawaii surfers make up more than half of the 28-surfer field hoping to take the waters of Waimea Bay on Oahu s North Shore. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Surfer Adam Wickwire still a sensation Oct 21, 2007
Wickwire plans on competing in the Quiksilver King of the Peak on Nov. 3-4 at Sebastian Inlet, then leaving to work on his surfing in Hawaii for nearly a month before traveling to Australia. "I've got good momentum," he said. (Florida Today)
Reign in Spain, and title is Mick's Oct 1, 2007
SEIGNOSSE, France: Mick Fanning could clinch Australia's first men's surfing world title since 1999 in Spain this week after claiming victory at the Quiksilver Pro on Saturday. World No.1 Fanning beat South Africa's Greg Emslie in the final at the Les Bourdaines break, and will capture the overall title with a win in Mundaka should other results go his way there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barrelling along: Fanning closes in on world title Sep 30, 2007
Both progressed to the semi-finals of the Quiksilver Pro in France yesterday and, with Slater bombing out and Parkinson a distant fifth on the rankings, Fanning is surging to an almost unbeatable lead. Despite Layne Beachley's domination of the women's ranks, Australia hasn't produced a men's world titleholder since Mark Occhilupo in 1999. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Idol sweetheart tops native title holders Sep 29, 2007
The Tweed Heads surfer Dale Richards, also 18, whose turn at the Quiksilver Pro made him the first indigenous Australian surfer in the main round of a world championship event, was most promising new talent in sport. Young leader of the year was Cape York's Tania Major, the Kokoberra woman who is also the 2007 Young Australian of the Year for her work raising political awareness of indigenous education and health issues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surfers warm up for Foster's ASP World Tour Sep 29, 2007
An unidentified surfer flies over a wave after loosing control of his surfboard on a warm-up session of the Quiksilver Pro France, which is a part of the Foster's ASP World Tour of Surfing, in Hossegor Sept. 27, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Pick system better, across the board Sep 25, 2007
Time taken to fulfil shops' orders at surf, skate and ski label Quiksilver in Geelong has halved, writes Adam Turner. WHEN fashion label Quiksilver built a national distribution centre, it soon found its paper management system couldn't keep up ... Moving its national distribution centre to the North Geelong transport hub, Quiksilver doubled its size to cope with its range of 75,000 items of surf, skate and snow wear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Quiksilver to launch women's line Sep 8, 2007
is developing a women's line for its Quiksilver brand expected to launch for fall 2008. Separately, Quiksilver reported a 17 percent increase in revenue and a net loss in its third quarter ... It will be sold in Quiksilver retail stores as well as specialty stores, department stores and select surf shops in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, said Robert B. McKnight Jr., Quiksilver chief executive officer and chairman of the board, in a release on Thursday. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Dompu hosts surfing competition Aug 13, 2007
The competition is sponsored by Quiksilver and will run from Aug. 13-15. The last major professional surf competition at Lakey Peak was held 10 years ago. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
The wheel has turned for Tour Jul 28, 2007
A big part of the drive has Carroll, the well known Newport surfer and journalist, getting set to paddle in the Quiksilver Edition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race. If you want to sponsor him, go to surfinglife. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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)
Good result seen for Billabong Jun 13, 2007
Both Goldman Sachs JBWere and Morgan Stanley yesterday sent notes to clients pointing to rival Quiksilver's increased second quarter revenues from clothing sales as well as promising sales at retailers Pacific Sunwear and Zumiez. Quiksilver is a good barometer for how Billabong will fare because it is pretty much Billabong's much larger US cousin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Anwar crowned 'King of Groms' Jun 11, 2007
Fourteen-year-old One Anwar became the Indonesian "King of the Groms" after surfing his way to victory through a field of his age 16-and-under peers at the Quiksilver surfing competition at Canggu Beach, Bali, on Sunday. Anwar won an all-expense paid trip to compete in the Quiksilver "King of the Groms" world finals in Capebreton, France, this August ... Anwar is sponsored by the surf brand Rip Curl, while Hamzah by Quiksilver. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Mambo on block again Jun 1, 2007
Other potential bidders include Logo International, which recently acquired US surf brand O'Neill, Victoria-based Rip Curl and Quiksilver, private equity players, large multinational fashion companies and local listed apparel companies such as Just Group. An importer and manufacturer, Gazal also owns various brands including Bisley workwear, Midford schoolwear, and Lovable lingerie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
High hopes for Qantas after flop Jun 1, 2007
The company, which was established in 1973, four years after Quiksilver and Rip Curl, has 144 stores worldwide, and this is intended to reach 400 within the next six years. Adds up for Eddy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
LiLo Loses Birthday Booze May 30, 2007
Slater took Diaz to a Quiksilver store to pick up some surfing swag. SHARE IT. (TMZ.com)
Beast snores but it's music to Burrow's ears May 13, 2007
" American goofy-footer and 2005 runner-up Damien Hobgood racked up the highest heat score of the day - 17.36 from a possible 20 - to knock out another wildcard Hira Teriinatoofa. Australia's world No.3, the unsponsored Bede Durbidge, took care of another wildcard in Hawaii's Anthony Walsh. "That was the first time I've surfed against a wildcard - Anthony is an amazing barrel rider," said Durbidge, who started the tour with a bang by reaching the final of the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fashion favourites get down to business May 2, 2007
Yesterday Ksubi's Dan Single and George Gorrow announced they had taken on the founder of Quiksilver Europe, Harry Hodge, as a private investor who would manage the business side of their expanding fashion label ... Hodge first took Quiksilver to Europe in 1984, and the value of the business there grew to $600 million last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Superman returns Apr 29, 2007
No one really cares because the world's best boardriders make their millions from sponsorship deals with one of the big three companies: Billabong, Rip Curl or Quiksilver ... Fanning received $US30,000 ($36,000) when he won the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks in March on the same weekend as Mark Calcavecchia pocketed $US954,000 for winning the PODS Championship on the American golf tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Now it's rivals, not cheese, on toast Apr 22, 2007
He came third at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. He ate the pressure of his last wave to win the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach with the relish he previously displayed for the consumption of a toasted cheese sandwich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Come to Brevard, and learn to surf Apr 16, 2007
"Tobias Coffman, public-relations coordinator for Quiksilver Inc. in Huntington Beach, noted that the surf brand giants like his company and Billabong have camps all over the world in an effort to reach this budding market.Capable of using such icons as Slater and the Hobgoods as examples of the benefits of learning to surf on the Space Coast, local tourism officials are poised to capture the emerging market of travelers."People are always looking for new and fun things to experience," King... (Florida Today)
Local businesses help arrange for surfers to ride exotic waves Apr 15, 2007
Most times, Lou would bring his son," also named Mike.Francis pointed to the contestants at the surfing event, called Doctors, Lawyers and Weekend Warriors, held at Sebastian Inlet each year, as representing his primary clientele.The event, started by local attorney Jack Kirschenbaum, offers an exclusive competition for professionals and raises money for local charities.Despite becoming more mainstream, the surf-travel industry still does business in a way unique to the sport."We are one of only... (Florida Today)
Bede likes a clean Slater Apr 9, 2007
Durbidge has twice stopped him from beating that record - in his breakthrough tour victory at Trestles, California, last year and in the Quiksilver Pro semi-finals on the Gold Coast last month ... Slater's major sponsor Quiksilver is favoured to sign Durbidge after this week's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Victoria ... Slater had nothing but praise for Durbidge following his Gold Coast loss and even pushed for Quiksilver to sign him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hot California Fashion Trends Mar 24, 2007
Organic cotton and earth-friendly dyes are featured in the new line of tees & bags from Quiksilver s $647 million junior brand Roxy. SWIM: Multi-tasking has carried over to the swimwear market, where a cover-up from Haverhill Leach (formerly an accessories designer at Mayle & Kate Spade) fares equally well at the beach as over jeans, or a bikini top can double as a bra. (Suite101.com)
Apple store to open in Fresno Mar 22, 2007
A smaller portion of the Victorias Secret space will be converted into a Quiksilver, a clothing store specializing in surfing and other outdoor-sports items, Bagunu said. or. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Surfer catches the Hollywood celebrity wave Mar 12, 2007
Beach buddies: Actor Matthew McConaughey, left, and eight-time World Champion surfer Kelly Slater at the Quiksilver Pro surf event March 4 at Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta, Australia, along Queensland's Gold Coast. About USA TODAY.com. (USA Today -- Life)
Snow biz companies melt after warm winter Mar 11, 2007
By Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer 6:39 PM PST, March 9, 2007 Quiksilver Inc., the world's largest surf wear company, wiped out last quarter on the ski slopes ... The parent of the Quiksilver, Roxy and Rossignol brands blamed the earnings plunge on a miserable winter sports season that has worsened in the last several weeks ... Quiksilver shares fell $1. (Los Angeles Times)
Quiksilver Takes a Tumble Mar 9, 2007
Shares of youth apparel maker Quiksilver () tumbled 12% to in after-hours trading Mar. 8 after the company -- best known for its Quiksilver and Roxy surf and skateboard togs, along with its Rossignol ski gear -- announced a lower profit for the its fiscal first quarter that came in below Wall Street expectations ... Quiksilver had cut its guidance for the quarter on Feb. 9 to 4 cents per share on revenue of $540 million, citing unseasonably warm weather and poor snow conditions in the U.S. and... (BusinessWeek)
Bashed surfer keen to return to water Mar 7, 2007
Page, 21, made a surprise appearance at the Quiksilver Pro world men's surfing contest on Wednesday - just 24 hours after his father Graham publicly declared the youngster was "back to his normal cheeky self". "I can't really talk that well," said Sam, who suffered a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain following the incident at Players Showgirls club on February 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
King Kelly gives young upstart a snappy 10-point lesson Mar 7, 2007
GOLD Coast youngster Julian Wilson had the temerity to beat Kelly Slater in the first round of the Quiksilver Pro ... Having been granted a wildcard into the main draw by Quiksilver and coming off a shock win against world No.2 Andy Irons, Paterson's full-time professional career ended in a blaze of Fanning's warp-speed dissection of magnificent 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Zaetta wipes out premiere Mar 6, 2007
Actor Matthew McConaughey is pictured with eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater at the Quiksilver Pro surfing tournament in Coolangatta ... Kate Hudson and new man Matthew McConaughey were spotted at the Quiksilver Pro series on the Gold Coast. (Daily Telegraph)
McConaughy catches a surf break Mar 6, 2007
MOVIE star Matthew McConaughey and actress Kate Hudson, who are on the Gold Coast filming Fool's Gold, watched the world's best surfers during the Quiksilver Pro over the weekend ... Same wavelength: US actor Matthew McConaughey, left, with eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater of the US at the Quiksilver Pro surfing tournament at Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Rein in bouncers: bashed surfer's father Mar 6, 2007
Sam's goal was to qualify for the World Championship Tour and next year compete at the season-opening Quiksilver Pro, which is currently being staged at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast. 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Slater's perfect ride Mar 6, 2007
Eight-time world champion Kelly Slater scored the first perfect 10 ride of the 2007 Foster's ASP World Tour during his comfortable round three victory over Australian wildcard Julian Wilson in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Coolangatta on Tuesday ... Parkinson overcame Brazilian rookie Leonardo Neves, but the 2002 Quiksilver Pro champion was admittedly rattled afterward ... Quiksilver Pro Round 3 Results:Heat 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 17. (sportal.com.au)
Gasnier tipped to be back before finals Mar 5, 2007
" The injury forced Gasnier to withdraw from a celebrity touch football match yesterday in conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro world men's surfing contest on the Gold Coast along with Andrew Johns. "I texted him today and just said you've got to try and keep positive. It's part of the game - injuries," Johns told AAP. "He said, 'I'm devastated, I had a big off-season and I was looking forward to a big year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wandering spirit at home on the waves Mar 4, 2007
"I worry about a guy getting on a hot streak and I worry that if Joel Parkinson can get himself on a hot streak at the start of the tour, he'll win the world title," Slater says before beginning his quest for a ninth world championship at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. "I've got a funny feeling he'll get on that streak this year. Joel has that eye-of-the-tiger competitiveness about him but there's also such a relaxed flow about the way he surfs. When he starts winning, he's on autopilot.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Birthday boy gets Slater's presence Mar 2, 2007
INDIGENOUS Australian Dale Richards finished behind Hawaii's world No.2, Andy Irons, in the first round of the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast yesterday. He turns 19 today and his presents will include a clash against eight-times world champion Kelly Slater. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
