CHELSEA ROETT SHINES IN CALIFORNIA
Chelsea Roett finishing 3rd at Ripcurl Gromsearch Nationals in California, is swiftly becoming a surfer girl to be reckon with on the international stage! In two international events she has stood proudly on the winners podium the same.In the forefront of Barbados women’s surfing,Roett is doing her country proud, winning the Ripcurl Gromsearch Regionals at New Smyrna Beach Florida in August earning an automatic qualification to the Ripcurl Nationals held last weekend in Salt Creek,California.Sponsored by ACP Associates , Alan Burke Coach for the five Junior surfers Dane Mackie, Chelsea Tuach, Ametza Nicholls and Joshua Burke that qualified for the Nationals states “Chelsea surfed an exciting first round heat, started out strong leading the heat, then dropped to fourth, with the pressure on, she collected
a final good ride in the dying minutes to catapult her to first place and a birth in the finals” Burke said. In the finals Roett started strong again but was unable to fend off the aggressive approach of Champion Nage Malamed (Hawaii) who unleashed a repertoire of power surfing maneuvers, getting in sync with the ocean and eventually using up her 12 allotted waves, forcing her to return to the beach with 3 minutes remaining. This left 2nd place finisher Lakey Peterson(California) , 4th place Frankie Harrar(California) and Roett to battle out the time on their own, ensuing a struggle to
capitalize on Malamed’s return to the beach,the Californian’s got the better of Roett with good paddle tactics forcing Roett to miss a potential good scoring set wave. “For these surfers to qualify for this event is an achievement in it self,and Chelsea’s podium presence is a plateful of confidence to junior surfers in Barbados, what we need now is good
sponsorship so these kids can continue to realized their talents and do their country proud” Coach Burke states. “This event was broadcast live via internet and viewed by millions, and from what I’ve been told the commentators whom had visited Barbados prior and due to our presence did not stop speaking highly of the Island, this is tremendous exposer to Barbados” Burke says. This trip was made possible with the kind assistance of ACP Associates and
the National Sports Council.
For full results,photos and Video go to www.ripcurl.com
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
FINAL SHOWDOWN FOR THE MUD DOGS
Nassco prizes for top crews in November Safari
Competitors are making final preparations ahead of Sunday’s (November 13) Nassco November Safari, the fourth and final round of the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Mud Dogs Safari Championship; more than 20 crews were entered by last night’s (Tuesday) Briefing Meeting, with none of the leading points-scorers missing.
During the meeting, Nassco’s Neil Corbin reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Mud Dogs, and further strengthened this by announcing new awards for the top three crews: Sunday’s winning crew will take home $500.00 in credit at Nassco, with $300 and $200 on offer to those finishing second and third.
But taking home those prizes will not come easy, as this year’s final event has been set by 2005 Champions Neil Barnard and Barry Gale. Barnard explained: “The first route is predominantly Tulip, with a couple of sections of BRC, while the second route is a real 50/50 mix of BRC and Tulip. The BRC sections are not long, and the rally in general is neither a car-breaker nor a mind-bender – well, it shouldn't be! It should be good fun for both Pros and Novices.”
Crews must assemble at Gale’s Hatcheries, Mangrove, St Philip, by 7.00am, with the first crew scheduled to leave at 8.01am. The lunchtime stop-over will be at Automotive Art, Welches, some time between 12.30 and 1.00pm, with the finish at Black Bess in St Peter around 5.00pm, where the canteen will be fully-stocked for an evening social.
Mud Dogs Chairman Leslie Alleyne notes: “It promises to be an exciting day, with a Driver Challenge close to the start. Spectators interested in watching the challenge are asked to meet at the start, where they will be given directions to the challenge site.
“The route setters have been very clever, by changing up the styles between the two routes. Barry has set the first half, Neil has set the second half – for the navigator, this means that it will be difficult to get into a groove. The two halves will come together today as Barry re-checks Neil's and vice versa.”
The Prizegiving for the Nassco November Safari will be held at 7.00pm at the Barbados BCTSA Club House on Tuesday, November 17, once the results have been declared final.
Nassco November Safari – November 15
Mud Dogs BRC Safari Championship, round 4
Running order - Novice class
1 Matthew Durrant/Renne Mings (Tint Black Foot Flat Land Rover Defender)
2 David Brewster/Winston Drakes (Marks Auto Parts/Champion Auto Wrecker Service Suzuki Samurai)
3 Luke Gittens/Gary Mendes (LG Trading/K&N Equipment/Lunatics Inc Suzuki Samurai)
4 Simon Parravicino/Michael Jones (Toyota Hilux)
9 Anthony King/Dave Sealy (Dynamic Limousine/Maxxis Tire/Lee’s Tyre Shop Toyota Hilux)
16 Adrian Sinckler/Andre Murrell (Suzuki Samurai)
Pro class
5 Michael Ward/Willie Hinds (EZ Sign Stop Suzuki Samurai)
6 Chris Armstrong/Wayne Clarke (Toyota Hilux)
7 Edson Arthur/Renata Roett (Toyota Hilux)
8 Kirk King/Tricia King (K & N Equipment Mazda B2500)
10 Sean Dowding/Kirk Watkins (Axis Inc/Vesta Ltd Isuzu D-Max)
11 Darrin White/Robert Warren (Flyin’ Fish/Lucky Locks Nissan Frontier)
12 Dustin Edwards/Ryan Corbin (Blockman/SDRR Hydraulics/Crane & Equipments Toyota Hilux)
13 Nicolas Lorde/Warrick Eastmond (Niccolls & Edghill Construction Suzuki Vitara)
14 Biddy Barber/Chris O’Neal (Aqua Pur/Castrol/Visitor's Information Daihatsu Feroza)
15 Colin Goodman/Robin Hinds (Suzuki Samurai)
17 Dominic Brooker/Stephen Dear (SDRR Hydraulics/Next Generation Electrical/Joe Brooker's Building Toyota Hilux)
18 Leslie Alleyne/Anna-Lee Alleyne (Autozone Inc Mitsubishi Pajero)
19 Brett Barber/Warren Gollop (Essco Mitsubishi Pajero)
20 Audley Croney/Jeremy Croney (JCB Excavators Suzuki Samurai)
21 Paul Marshall/Tiffany Marshall (Mitsubishi L200)
22 Damian Brooker/Derek Edwards (Joe Brooker's Building/SDRR Hydraulics Toyota Hilux)
2009 BRC Mud Dogs Safari Championship
Positions after round three - Navigators:
1st Robert Warren, 174 points
2nd Stephen Dear, 164pts
3rd Wayne Clarke, 160pts
4th Kirk Watkins, 144pts
equal 5th Willie Hinds & Tricia King, 134pts
7th Derek Edwards, 130pts
equal 8th Neil Barnard & Warrick Eastmond, 110pts
10th Tiffany Marshall, 106pts
etc
Drivers:
1st Darrin White, 174 points
2nd Dominic Brooker, 164pts
3rd Chris Armstrong, 160pts
4th Paul Marshall, 156pts
5th Sean Dowding, 144pts
equal 6th Kirk King & Michael Ward, 134pts
8th Damian Brooker, 130pts
9th Audley Croney, 112pts
equal 10th Barry Gale & Nicolas Lorde, 110pts
etc
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Nassco November Safari brings season to a close
Just two weeks after island motor sport fans enjoyed last Sunday’s final gravel rally of the season, competitors in the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Mud Dogs Safari Championship are heading for their final showdown. The Nassco November Safari on Sunday, November 15, offers crews their last chance to score points and settle whose names will be inscribed on the 2009 trophies.
Entries for the fourth and final round of the Championship opened on Monday and will close at 2.00pm next Tuesday (November 10), prior to the Briefing Meeting at the Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association’s Clubhouse at Searles, Christ Church at 7.00pm the same evening.
Crews can expect a challenging day, as the route setters are Neil Barnard and Barry Gale, respectively the Champion Navigator and Driver in 2005 and winners of the June Safari last year; victory in that event for Barnard created an unique triple, as he joined father David and grandfather, Trevor Gale, as a winner of the event which, in 1957, brought about the creation of the Barbados Rally Club.
Once again, the Mud Dogs have enjoyed a healthy season; thus far, 40 drivers and 42 navigators have scored points in the March, June and September Safaris . . . while many others have participated in the popular MudFests and navigational practice events. The latest practice event is slated for this Sunday (November 8) - set by Biddy Barber and Warrick Eastmond, it starts at the BCTSA Clubhouse at 9.00am, finishing at Juliet’s Rum Shop, College Savannah, St Philip, at around 1.00pm.
Mud Dogs Chairman Leslie Alleyne is looking forward to the climax of the season: “We have enjoyed tremendous support from our sponsors – and once again I must say a big thanks to Nassco for their continued backing of our final Safari – but I’m also really encouraged by the number of people who turn out for our practice events.
“This Sunday’s event, for instance, will give new competitors a chance to see what we are all about . . . but it is also a good opportunity for a few people who want to sharpen their minds for the battle to come on the 15th!”
Full details of the Nassco November Safari will be announced as they become available, but it has been confirmed as a one-day event, with a morning start and finish the same afternoon. As usual, the Prizegiving will be held at 7.00pm at the BCTSA Club House the following Tuesday (November 17), once the results have been declared final.
2009 BRC Mud Dogs Safari Championship
Positions after round three - Navigators:
1st Robert Warren, 174 points
2nd Stephen Dear, 164pts
3rd Wayne Clarke, 160pts
4th Kirk Watkins, 144pts
5th equal Willie Hinds & Tricia King, 134pts
7th Derek Edwards, 130pts
8th equal Neil Barnard & Warrick Eastmond, 110pts
10th Tiffany Marshall, 106pts
etc
Drivers:
1st Darrin White, 174 points
2nd Dominic Brooker, 164pts
3rd Chris Armstrong, 160pts
4th Paul Marshall, 156pts
5th Sean Dowding, 144pts
6th equal Michael Ward & Kirk King, 134pts
8th Damian Brooker, 130pts
9th Audley Croney, 112pts
10th equal Barry Gale & Nicolas Lorde, 110pts
etc
Monday, November 2, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
2009 Sans Souci Pro
“BEACH BREAK”, SANS SOUCI
TOCO, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
October 31st & November 1st , 2009
The Caribbean Surf Network (CSN) invites to compete at the Second stage of the 2009 Suzuki Caribbean Challenge Cup at Beach Break, Sans Souci, Trinidad, October 31st - November 1st, 2009.
It is a great privilege for the CSN to host this event with the assistance of the SATT (Surfing Association of Trinidad and Tobago) and our sponsors as a means of further developing the sport of surfing at both the local and regional levels.
We look forward to welcoming you to Trinidad for this annual event.
Yours sincerely,
Nicholas Donawa & Christopher Clarke
Contacts:
WEBSITE: www.csnsurf.com
EMAIL: info@csnsurf.com
Nicholas Donawa, CONTEST DIRECTOR
FAX: (246) 426-4469: CELL: (246) 828-7747
nick@csnsurf.com
Christopher Clarke, EVENT DIRECTOR
Phone: (246) 228 0664: CELL: (246) 266-0842
chris@csnsurf.com
CONTEST SITE
The venue, “Beach Break”, lies in the scenic Village of Sans Souci, Toco located on the North East Coast of Trinidad. “Beach Break” is one of the premier surf breaks on this coast and by its’ name alone, implies the type of wave to expect-multiple random peaks due to the sand bar with few rocks on the inside. “Beach Break” has the reputation for providing consistent high performance surf for this event.
CONDITIONS IN OCTOBER
Air Temp: 28° C - 35° C
Water Temp: 24° C Avg
Climate: October is going into Winter Season in the Caribbean, so expect cool nights due to the rainforest conditions with the occasional rain showers. Strong tropical sunshine is the norm during the day so bring the necessary SUNBLOCK.
Surfboards: High Performance Boards are recommended.
Swell: East, East North East, Multiple Random Peak, Beach Break
Swell Size: 2-6 feet
Clothes: T-Shirt, Baggies, head and eye protection
Sunrise-Sunset: 5:30 am - 6:15 pm.
COMPETITION
There will be limited entry space in each division
48-OPEN: Men any age
16-JUNIORS: Men 21 years old or younger. Must not be older than 21 before January 1, 2009.
16- Women: Women of any age
PRIZE MONEY
All three (3) divisions to be contested will be awarded cash prizes. The following is a breakdown of the corresponding purse for each Division listed in $USD. All cash prizes will be paid in US Dollars and Regional Cheques.
| Position | Open Men | Open Women | Junior Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,200 | 600 | Prizes |
| 2 | 900 | 400 | Prizes |
| 3 | 700 | 200 | Prizes |
| 4 | 400 | 150 | |
| 5 | 250 | ||
| 5 | 250 | ||
| 7 | 150 | ||
| 7 | 150 | ||
| Total $US | 4,000 | 1,350 |
CONTEST RULES: The 2009 ISA RULE BOOK.
JUDGING PANEL
CSN will select a local/regional panel consisting of 5 ASP certified judges, rotating on a 3-man on, 2-man off panel. All Finals will consist of a 5 man panel.
ENTRY FEES/ MEMBERSHIP FEES
MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES
Entry Fee - $ 75.00 USD
Junior Division Fee - $ 30.00 USD
Late Fee - $ 15.00 USD
Late Entries will be charge a $15.00 USD ($30.00BDS) and will only be accepted through consultation from the Head Judge and Contest Director.
All Entry fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars or the equivalent in Barbados or Trinidad currency. No Checks or credit cards can be accepted at this time.
REGISTRATION
Entries accepted at Mrs. Bravo Surf Camp. Entries close 7:00am on beach. contact Nicholas Donawa or Christopher Clarke
ACCOMODATION
The CSN recommends the following accommodation for regional competitors. The average prices range from USD$15 - $40 per night.
| Accommodation | Phone | Per Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Ferdinand Trinidad and Tobago Surf Experience | (868) 495-8266 | $30 USD | trinidadandtobagosurf@gmail.com |
| Mrs. Bravo Surf Camp | (868) 670-8356 | $20 USD 2 Meals Incld. | None Available |
| Community Guest House/Apts. | (868) 620-8240 | No Meals Incld | rooks@pariasprings.com |
Each Competitor will be responsible for individual meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). There are local shops and mini-mart in the area.
EVENT SCHEDULE
October 31st Arrivals & Entries
October 31st ROUND 1 & 2 ALL DIVISIONS 8 am - 5 pm
November 1st ROUND 3, SEMIS AND FINALS 8 am - 5 pm
November 2nd Departure Day
AIR TRANSPORTATION
LIAT and CRIBBEAN AIRLINES are the main air carriers. Flight information and booking can be done from the following sites: www.liatairline.com or www.caribbean-airlines.com.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Lazy Days/Sprite National Surfing Championships
by HEATHER-LYNN EVANSON 
THE BARBADOS SURFING ASSOCIATION’S (BSA) Lazy Days/Sprite National Surfing Championships surfed off last weekend at the Soup Bowl, Bathsheba. And veteran surfer Alan Burke is this year’s National Open champion. He took the title in a very competitive final field of four in the 26th running of the two-day event.
In three-to-five-feet waves, Alan Burke took the top spot from talented junior Lewis St John, who has spent the majority of the year on the international circuit. Peter Hill and Stefan Corbin rounded out the top four.
Alan Burke, a many-time national champion however had to settle for second spot in his pet event. He was beaten by Zed Layson who returned to the surfing scene last weekend.
This year’s Nationals also saw the return of bodyboarding to the slate of categories.
And Ian Jarvis was the king of them all. He took top honour from Kwami Griffith, who was second, Jason Kistoo third and Paul Wilson fourth.
Turning to the ladies, Chelsea Tuach clinched the top spot in the Under-18 Girls’ final to beat her namesake Chelsea Roett into second.
Ametza Nicholls, however, surfed back from a third finish in that division to turn the tables on the Chelseas in the Ladies Open. She was the winner from Tuach and Roett, who were second and third respectively.
On Saturday, it was the younger surfers’ time to shine when the Under-12 Boys’ final was held in smaller conditions at the same beach.
Joshua Burke beat out Dane Mackie to take the top spot, while Gavin Fernandes and Evan Moll were third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, Danny Edghill was the winner of a surf board donated by Peter Hill of ACP Associates.
FINAL RESULTS
Under-12 Boys: Joshua Burke, Dane Mackie, Gavin Fernandes, Evan Moll.
Under-16 Boys: Jordan Heaselgrave, Joshua Burke, Daniel Edghill, Gavin Fernandes.
Under-21 Boys: Stefan Corbin, Lewis St John, Jonathan Reece, Jordan Heaselgrave.
Bodyboard: Ian Jarvis, Kwami Griffith, Jason Kistoo, Paul Wilson.
Masters: Zed Layson, Wayne Roett, Louis Venezia, Kenny Tuach.
Senior Men: Chris Clarke, Simon Coles, Wayne Roett.
Long Board: Zed Layson, Alan Burke, Barry Banfield, Wayne Roett.
Under-18 Girls: Chelsea Tuach, Chelsea Roett, Ametza Nicholls, Jade Niccolls.
Ladies Open: Ametza Nicholls, Chelsea Tuach, Chelsea Roett, Jade Niccolls.
Men’s Open: Alan Burke, Lewis St John, Peter Hill, Stefan Corbin.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
AUTUMN GRAVEL STAGES TO RUN OFF SUNDAY
As crews prepare man and machine for the penultimate round of the 2009 Barbados Rally Club (BRC) Virgin Atlantic Driver’s and Class Championships – the BRC Autumn Gravel Stages runs off this Sunday (October 18) – many also have a weather eye on the year-end rewards on offer for success in the two championships.
Points are calculated on each driver’s total over the 12 rounds, minus the lowest score (including non-starts and non-finishes); the Driver’s title chase is a straight-forward dash to the line, as both contenders have already accrued a zero for a non-finish - eight points separate Paul Bourne (Ford Focus WRC) and Roger Hill (Toyota Corolla WRC).
And there’s an interesting battle for third place under way – around 40 points back from Hill come Neil Armstrong (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI) on 74, Roger Skeete (Subaru Impreza S12) on 72 and Trevor Manning (Ford Escort WRC) on 68; while all are out of reach of the Driver’s title, each could still have an effect on that result this weekend and in the final, the BRC Winter Rally (October 31/November 1).
Things are less clear in the Class Championship, not least because the bonus points awarded to Class-winners at the end of each route (two on Sunday, for instance) also come into play. While each Class Champion-elect is pretty clear in most cases, the chase for the prestigious Overall Class Champion title looks set to go down to the wire.
Just eight points separate first and third, while the sixth-place man is only 20 points behind the leader, with more than 40 points still on offer. Group N leader Geoff Noel (Evo IX) has 163 points, just one ahead of SM11 leader Jonathan Still (BMW M3), with Edward Corbin (Daihatsu Charmant), who leads Modified 6, third, another seven behind. The second group comprises SM11 leader Ian Warren (Suzuki Swift) on 148, with Bourne on 144, then SM9 leader James Betts (Opel Corsa) on 143 . . . there really is all to play for in the two remaining events.
Entries for Sunday’s BRC Autumn Gravel Stages close at 5.00pm tomorrow (Thursday, October 13), with the Briefing Meeting at 7.00pm the same evening at the Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association Clubhouse at Searles, Christ Church. The nearby Ocean Park car park will be the service area for Sunday’s action, which is slated for a 9.00am start. There will be four stages in the morning, running from Yorkshire to Searles, with a further four in the reverse direction scheduled to start at 13.10pm. A social and Prizegiving will follow the event, back at the BCTSA Clubhouse.
Virgin Atlantic BRC Driver’s Championship
– after Round 10
* totals shown are calculated less the lowest score
1st Paul Bourne (M8-WRC Banks/LIME/Virgin Atlantic Subaru Impreza WRC S9 & Ford Focus WRC), 121 points
2nd Roger Hill (M8-WRC Esso/Nassco/Motormac Toyota Corolla WRC), 113pts
3rd Neil Armstrong (M8-A Simpson Motors/Hankook/ Shell V-Power/Gunk Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI), 74pts
4th Roger Skeete (M8-WRC Michelin/Da Costa Mannings Auto Centre/Warrens Motors Subaru Impreza WRC S9), 72pts
5th Trevor Manning (M8-WRC All-Terrain Plus/Garbage Master/Bess Block Ford Escort WRC), 68pts
6th Geoffrey Noel (P4 Globe Finance/DeWalt Tools/Essco/Sunbeach/
7th Ian Warren (SM10 Simpson Motors/Shell V-Power Suzuki Swift), 60pts
8th Barry Gale (M8-WRC Autolink/VP Racing/Bella Beauty Supply/Pro Pac Dog Food Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI), 52pts
9th Jonathan Still (SM11 Hitachi Power Tools/Ocean Spray/Philips Lighting/Crane & Equipments/Little Switzerland BMW M3), 51pts
10th Cliff Roett (Carters & Co/Nassco/Lucky Horseshoe/Roett’s Garage/Castrol Toyota Starlet), 35pts
etc
Virgin Atlantic BRC Class Championship
– after Round 10
* totals shown are calculated less the lowest score
Modified 8-WRC: 1st Bourne, 144pts; 2nd Hill, 115pts; 3rd Skeete, 90pts; etc
M8-A 1st Armstrong, 114pts; 2nd Kirk Watkins (Abacus Builders/Hankook Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V), 61pts; 3rd Michael Worme (Cot Media Group/Speedline Performance Auto/Dingolay/Details Car Valet Subaru Impreza STi), 49pts; etc
Production 4: 1st Noel, 163pts; 2nd Morley, 117pts; 3rd Dean Serrao (Amalgamated Security/Coconut Car Rentals/Lucky Games Inc Subaru Impreza N12 & Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX), 82pts; etc
SuperModified 11: 1st Still, 162pts; 2nd Nicholas Gill (SDRR/Glassfibre Products/Castrol/Barb's Bikinis Mazda 3), 68pts; 3rd Sammy Cumberbatch (Williams Industries/Digicel/F Taylor Associates/Castrol BMW M3), 48pts; etc
SM10: 1st Warren, 148pts; 2nd Rhett Watson (The Unknown Entity/MQI Collision Repair Centre/Toshiba/Office Solutions & Supplies/Corbz Workz/Castrol Ford Escort MkI), 119pts; 3rd Roett, 73pts; etc
SM9: 1st James Betts (All Terrain Plus/Cellate Caribbean/Makita/Black Bess/Yamaha/Champion Auto/Quik Start Auto/Kendal Sporting Opel Corsa), 143pts; 2nd Josh Read (Automotive Art Toyota Starlet), 125pts; 3rd Neil Corbin (Nassco/Jason Jones/Auto Solutions Toyota Starlet), 77pts; etc
M7: 1st Freddie Gale (Gale’s Hatcheries/Nassco/VP Racing Toyota Corolla RunX), 131pts; 2nd Adrian Linton (Ravensden/Morris Straker Construction/Garbage Gobbler/Crane & Equipments Vauxhall Astra GSi), 87pts; 3rd John Corbin (Corbins Garage/Klark-Odio/Automotive Art Toyota Corolla), 82pts; etc
M6: 1st Edward Corbin (Automotive Art/Klark-Odio/Corbins Garage/JVM Signage Daihatsu Charmant), 155pts; 2nd Jamal Brathwaite (AM Electrical Solutions/Arthur Construction/Arthur Lifting and Freighting/Ellesmere Quarries/Chicken Pen Racing/D2 Racing Suspension Mitsubishi Mirage), 89pts; 3rd Danny Williams (Chris’s Workshop/Sunbury Plantation House/Barbados Paragliding Association Ford Fiesta), 76pts; etc
M5: 1st Sean Cox (Simpson Motors Suzuki Swift), 116pts; 2nd Dave Sealy (Lunatics Inc/G & G Sales & Service/L G Trading/Barbados Muffler Centre/Appleby Filling Station/ACT Sand Blasting/Techno Toy Tuning/Fast Lane Model Car Racing Toyota Starlet), 20pts; 3rd Rhett D’Andrade (Rent-A-Tool Toyota Starlet), 10pts
P3: 1st Sean T Field (AM Realty/Ackee Tree/Field Insurance Brokers/Landscapes in Harmony Peugeot 306), 85pts
P2: 1st Fabien Clarke (Barbados Business Listings/RCA Tours/Bovell Auto Repair Suzuki Ignis Sport), 65pts; 2nd Dane Skeete (Peugeot 106), 40pts; 3rd Conor Roach (Peugeot 106), 12pts
Media enquiries: e-mail – robin@bradfax.com
Open Day at Pot House Hill
Open Day at Pot House Hill
"All persons interested in learning more about the Mudfest Challenge events, are invited to join Kirk King at the Mud Dogs Pot House Hill location this Sunday (October 18th) at 9am.
Bring a cooler with some drinks and food, and of course your 4x4 rig, and enjoy a day of fun while you attempt the challenges and get pointers from the pros on how best to compete in these events without destroying your rig."
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Samoan Tsunami: Kiwi surfer rides his way to survival..
| Samoan Tsunami: Kiwi surfer rides his way to survival.. | |||
Earthquake Magnitude 8.0 : Samoa Islands Region Death toll is at least 149 in Samoan Tsunami | photos Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 1 October, 2009 : - - Rescue workers on the Samoan islands and Tonga continue to search for survivors after the tsunami struck, killing at least 149 people. 110 people are dead on the Samoan islands and the devastation is complete. Planes carrying aid supplies are arriving on Samoa and nearby American Samoa. Tens of thousands of people need help in villages swamped by waves triggered by Tuesday's huge earthquake. The United Nations said it was sending an emergency team to Samoa. Full report, videos, photos, etc at BBC News
A New Zealander rode out the tsunami on his surfboard. "I went out early morning for a surf, then I felt the tremor, I didn't really think too much of it. I went out and caught a few waves. All of a sudden the water went really weird, it kind of glassed off and got really lumpy, then we started moving really quick, getting sucked out to sea" "It was pretty scary looking back and seeing the reef completely dried up; it looked like a volcanic riverbed, it was just gone. I was thinking, 'This is it, we're going to get washed away and smashed into the jungle'. The group of surfers tried in vain to reach the shore as "trees and all sorts of stuff" started floating past them. They lay on their surfboards as wave surges swept ashore, riding them out and trying not to get smashed.
"After about 35 or 45 minutes of floating around, we managed to time it between a surge to get to land through the reef channel." The surf camp he had been staying at had been destroyed. "A lot of my stuff got washed out to sea. I found one of my surfboards in the jungle." "We were really, really lucky," Chris Nel said. "If anyone had caught a wave closer to shore there would have definitely been people who would have died or been severely injured." Read the full report at WA Today
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Monday, September 28, 2009
The first leg of the B3 Series presented by Bodyboarding
The first leg of the B3 Series presented by Bodyboarding Barbados got off to a fantastic start this Sunday pass at Coles Road, St.Philip, Barbados.
After a two hour delay to allow conditions to improve the first heat entered the water at 11:55am. The competitors were treated to 2- 3 ft. waves with fantastic wedges and deep barreling pits, this equated too some gutsy barrel riding by the likes of Russel Gittens and 2nd. place finalist Kwame Griffith.
Other standout performances from the day's competition came from Paul Wilson who made a valiant effort after suffering from an ankle injury from an earlier heat to winning his repercharge heats and advancing as far to Semi Finals 1.
The main crowd pleaser came early from one Silas Adams, who in his 1st round heat demolished his competition by executing one of the biggest ARS's (Air Reverse Spin) in the day's competition. Silas is definitely one to watch for in future events.
As the day progressed and the sun started to settle it was the general consensus by spectators and competitors that the event would be remembered as one of the best. The blow horn to signal the start of the final heat saw finalist Kwame Griffith, Shane Watson, Paul Larrier and Ian Jarvis fight it out to see who would claim the right to be called the first ever winner of the Coles Road Classic.
In the end it was Paul Larrier who prevailed as the winner after executing a repertoire of manoeuvers which proved to be more than his other competitors could handle.
Final results
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1st. Paul Larrier
2nd. Kwame Griffith
3rd. Ian Jarvis
4th. Shane Watson
First and second place both won a photo shoot with professional photographer Isa Went and finalist were all issued with apparel by Uneasy Riders Clothing Line and Irie One Skate shop.
Special thanks must be giving to Revo Home Services who provided the use of tents and coolers. The guys from Caribbean Surf Network Nick Donowa and Chris Clarke. Head ISA (International Surfing Association) Judge Elvis Carter and Nick Nielands. Adrian Howard from Extreme Sports Magazine and photographer Tarik Browne.
Sponsors of the B3 series and providers of prizes for the Coles Road Classic 2009 are, Isa Went Photography, Irie One Skate Shop and Uneasy Riders Clothing Line.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Reynolds & Slater shine in Rnd 3 Quiksilver Pro France
| Reynolds & Slater shine in Rnd 3 Quiksilver Pro France | |||
 Dane Reynolds © ASP/ CI/ Cestari via Getty Images
ASP World Tour Mens event #7 Reynolds and Slater Shine in Round 3, Parkinson Out | francais & entertainment en dessous Event No. 7 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro France ran in unexpectedly clean conditions today, and proved to be one of the most exciting days of competition so far this season, with massive scores and big upsets seemingly on call throughout the round. Patrick Beven (FRA), 31, who earned his seed into the event through the Moskova Trials, caused the upset of the Quiksilver Pro France thus far, eliminating current ASP World No. 1 Joel Parkinson (AUS), 28, in Round 3 of competition. The Round 3 chess match saw the lead flip back-and-forth until the dying moments when Beven exploded on a set lefthander to secure a 6.87 out of a possible 10 and the win. “It’s the kind of lefthanders I like surfing and it was a good heat,” Beven said. “I am stoked right now. I am fighting for France and the Euroforce. I haven’t qualified for the ASP World Tour yet, but I am showing I can surf and do well in this event. I am over the moon right now." A local to the South of France, Beven enjoyed the support of the hundreds of spectators at the water’s edge today, as they supported the hometown hero in his thwarting of the current ASP World No. 1. "It’s great to get that kind of heat wins in front such a huge supporting crowd, and to beat the world No. 1 is even better,” Beven said. “Seeing everyone get together behind us French and European surfers and that’s what the Euroforce is all about. A big thanks to all people putting the event up, it’s a great time every year for all of us."
Beven will face Dean Morrison (AUS), 28, in Round 4 of the Quiksilver Pro France. Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 6, surfed immediately following Parkinson’s elimination, with many assuming the Floridian would immediately capitalize on the opportunity to gain some ground on the ASP World Tour ratings. However, it was his opponent, wildcard and current ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) No. 7, Joan Duru (FRA), 20, that opened up the heat with an incredible 9.17 out of a possible 10. Despite being on the ropes from the outset, Slater patiently built momentum throughout the heat, and in the face of Duru failing to secure a solid backup wave, netted an impressive 8.90 out of a possible 10 in the last minutes to take the win and advance through to Round 4. “I opened up with a pretty good wave but turned around to see Joan (Duru) bang out his 9.17,” Slater said. “As I was paddling out, I knew I was working the math out in my head as to what I’d have to do to come back. My board seemed to work out perfectly for those conditions – I’d never ridden it before, but it’s a similar template to one I’d been riding, a light, little epoxy. Joan didn’t ever really find a backup score and I was able to grab a good one right at the end there. Pretty happy to come back there.” With the elimination of ASP ratings’ frontrunner, the opportunity to gain ground exists for a number of ASP Top seeds, Slater amongst them. Despite the Parkinson’s stumble, the Floridian remains cautious when calculating his 2009 ASP World Title chances. “I don’t really smell blood yet,” Slater said. “I think I’m still in the forest trying to find him (Parkinson).” Slater will take on lethal 2009 ASP Dream Tour rookie Michel Bourez (PYF), 23, when Quiksilver Pro France competition resumes. In addition to the ASP World Title drama that went down on Day 3 of the Quiksilver Pro France, some of the best surfing of the event was d by some of the sport’s most progressive characters. Dane Reynolds (USA), 23, current ASP World No. 11, proved the form surfer of the day, blending explosive aerials with searing carves to net the highest heat total of the event, an 18.27 out of a possible 20. Bucking the traditional thruster model, Reynolds opted for a shorter, wider board with big side fins and a small trailer fin. The result was revelatory. "The waves were pretty bad and I couldn’t take it too serious on a shortboard,” Dane said. “The waves were still really fun though. It’s not flat and there were still some good sections to get speed on and get some airs. I had fun out there. I am riding an MTF (Merrick Twin Fin). It’s just a copy of one of Rob Machado’s old ones. It felt good today in these waves, with two big side-fins and one smaller one in the middle. I was scared to ride this board because it was catching rail yesterday, but it was going pretty good today. I just figured that I’d have a lot more fun on this thing." Riding high following an equal 3rd place finish in South Africa and a runner-up finish last week in Southern California, Reynolds is proving to be one of the most dangerous surfers on tour. “I like it here in France,” Reynolds said. “The waves can be really similar to home and punchy and fun. We haven’t had too many waves though so hopefully it picks up.” Reynolds will face Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, in the opening heat of Round 4 when competition recommences. Event organizers will reconvene tomorrow morning at 8am for a possible 8:15am start.
For more information, log onto aspworldtour.com Check the Live Coverage QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE ROUND 3 RESULTS: QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE ROUND 4 MATCH-UPS:
AM Report Round 3 of Quiksilver Pro France ON at Les Bourdaines Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 26 September, 2009 : - - Seignosse -- The Quiksilver Pro France presented by Orange is back ON with Round 3 heading out into the glassy two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf on offer at Les Bourdaines at 11am. Event No. 7 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro France assessed conditions this morning before determining the activate the world’s best surfers for Round 3 of competition. “We didn’t expect these conditions today,” Rod Brooks, Quiksilver Pro France Contest Director said. “It’s very clean and very contestable and seeing as how the fore for next week isn’t looking very promising, we’ll be starting Round 3 at 11am this morning. We’ll be closely monitoring the conditions throughout the day and making adjustments accordingly. Up first this morning will be Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, up against 2009 ASP Dream Tour rookie Nic Muscroft (AUS), 27, in Heat 1 of Round 3. The event be web LIVE in French, English and Portuguese at quiksilverlive.com. The Quiksilver Pro France will host the world’s best surfers from September 23 to October 4, 2009. For more information, log onto aspworldtour.com Check the Live Coverage QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE ROUND 3 MATCHUPS |
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Mud Dog supremacy
Although June Safari winners Darrin White and Robert Warren in the Flyin’ Fish/ Lucky Locks Nissan Frontier finished second, they have taken the overall lead of the championship ahead of the crew of Dominic Brooker and Stephen Dear who up until this event, were leading in their SDRR Hydraulics & Industrial Spares/ Next Generation Electrical/ Joe Brookers Building Ltd. Toyota Hilux.
Armstrong and Clarke, 585 points ahead of White and Warren with 634 points said the straight line to map method of navigating, which many competitors are not fond of, may have given them the advantage.
Straight line to map, a method not used much in recent years, combines two of what many call the most challenging methods of navigating, a method which many of the newer teams used for the first time on Sunday.
“I think we won the rally because of the straight line” said Armstrong, who was in the driver seat, adding: “We got the hang of it early enough. When others faltered we got it.”
While navigator Wayne Clarke agreed that this may have helped, he said he preferred this method as it was easier to correct any mistakes and to get back on track if lost.
Sunday’s results show just how the straight line affected the overall standings, as the gap between competitors was wider than in previous events with many amassing most of their penalties in route two- where straight-line was the order of the day.
All this notwithstanding, second place finishers White was pleased with the outcome, saying Sunday’s outcome makes for an interesting November event- the final of the four safaris which comprises the championships- making a win a hard-fought battle.
Brooker and Dear who were previously leading the championships, having won the March Safari and finishing second in June, placed eighth in this event, after experiencing mechanic al problems for most of the Sunday. Unfortunately, the pair may not have a chance to make a comeback, as their presence in the November safari is doubtful.
The father daughter team of Paul and Tiffany Marshall in a Mitsubishi L200 placed third, 100 points behind White and Warren, while Collin Goodman and Robin Hinds in a Suzuki Samurai, finished fourth 185 points behind Marshall and Marshall, while fifth place finishers Biddy Barber and Chris O’Neal were 28 points behind them.
Overall there was a 359 point difference between the top spot and fifth place.
Other significant entries included highest placed novice competitors Ben Norris and Rhett Watson in the notable Land Rover Tom Cat, finishing ninth with 1053 points and Tiffany Marshall who was the highest-placed female finisher.
Despite the difficulties many faced with the not-much-used method of navigation, the 23 teams enjoyed the event, with many looking forward to mastering the technique in future events.
Route setter Kirk Watkins said feedback was mixed.
“Most of the more experienced guys seemed to understand where they’d been tricked, and I’m sure the only reason they were tricked at all is because it’s a new (or renewed) type of navigation. Some of the more inexperienced competitors still don’t know where they went wrong but hopefully they’ll try to find out. “
With that in mind he added: “All in all it seems to have gone down pretty well so hopefully it will be used again in the near future.”
Going into the finals, White and Warren lead with 174 points, Brooker and Dear are second with 164, Armstrong and Clarke are third with 160, Marshall and Marshall are fourth with 156 and Sunday’s route setters Sean Dowding and Watkins round out the top five with 144 points.
Previous third place holders Barry Gale and Neil Barnard did not compete, pushing them out of a top five season finish.
With such a close gap between the crews, November’s event will make for an exciting culmination to the season.
Regional Fire & Security September Safari - September 13
Mud Dogs BRC Safari Championship, round 3
Results
1st Chris Armstrong/Wayne Clarke (Toyota Hilux), 585 penalties
2nd Darrin White/Robert Warren (Flyin' Fish/Lucky Locks Nissan
Frontier), 634pens
3rd Paul Marshall/Tiffany Marshall (Mitsubishi L200), 731pens
4th Colin Goodman/Robin Hinds (Suzuki Samurai), 916pens
5th Biddy Barber/Chris O'Neal (Aqua Pur/Castrol/Visitor's Information
Daihatsu Feroza), 944pens
6th Kirk King/Tricia King (K & N Equipment Suzuki Samurai), 996pens
7th Mike Ward/Willie Hinds (Niccolls & Edghill Construction/EZ Sign
Stop Suzuki Samurai), 1013pens
8th Dominic Brooker/Stephen Dear (SDRR Hydraulics/Next Generation
Electrical/Joe Brooker's Building Toyota Hilux), 1053pens
9th Ben Norris/Rhett Watson (Pitbull Energy Drink/ACE Engineering
Land Rover Tomcat), 1114pens
10th Audley Croney/Jeremy Croney (JCB Excavators Suzuki Samurai),
1119pens
Novice Class
1st Norris/Watson
2nd Bryan Collymore/Adrian Jackman (Owlies Trucking/Williams Tools &
Equipment Suzuki Samurai), 1461pens - 13th o/a
3rd Kyle Proverbs/Daniel Christie (Jason Jones & Co/Hankook Tyres/
Ellco/Fingerprint Designs/SDRR Hydraulics/Flick Services/Ready Mix/
Ready Block Suzuki Samurai), 1462pens - 14th o/a
2009 BRC Mud Dogs Safari Championship
Positions after round three - Navigators:
1st Robert Warren, 174 points
2nd Stephen Dear, 164pts
3rd Wayne Clarke, 160pts
4th Kirk Watkins, 144pts
5th equal Willie Hinds & Tricia King, 134pts
7th Derek Edwards, 130pts
8th Neil Barnard & Warrick Eastmond, 110pts
10th Tiffany Marshall, 106pts
Drivers:
1st Darrin White, 174 points
2nd Dominic Brooker, 164pts
3rd Chris Armstrong, 160pts
4th Paul Marshall, 156pts
5th Sean Dowding, 144pts
6th equal Michael Ward & Kirk King, 134pts
8th Damian Brooker, 130pts
9th Audley Croney, 112pts
10th equal Barry Gale & Nicolas Lorde, 110pts
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Surfer Hot 100 Video Contest
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The contest will run from August 17, 2009 to October 15, 2009. And time, she’s a ticking, so start logging your footage, load up on the energy drinks, and get editing.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Surfer Poll Awards crown Slater, Gilmore & 'Still Filthy'
| Surfer Poll Awards crown Slater, Gilmore & 'Still Filthy' | |||
Surfer Poll Awards crown Slater, big shakeup in results from last year Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 16 September, 2009 : - - Dana Poing -- Top honors were awarded to Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and 'Still Filthy' last night at the 37th annual SURFER Poll and Video Awards presented by American Suzuki and Ultimate Wave Tahiti. While each category boasted exceptionally talented nominees, a good cross-section of the old and new guard was honored while there was an obvious shake up in the Polls for both men and women. “SURFER Poll is always the best night in surfing, and it lived up to it this year,” said SURFER Publisher Ricky Irons. “There was definitely a sense of respect from the surfers for the Awards given out and to the readers of SURFER for voting for them. It is really the readers who make it happen and we just host the party on their behalf.” It was no shocker when Kelly Slater, on the heels of his ninth world title and recently voted “The Greatest Surfer of All Time” by SURFER Magazine, secured the men’s top spot for the 15th time. His gracious acceptance speech once again gave credit to one of the up-and-comers of the new generation. Last year he called out Dane Reynolds as the best surfer in the world, this year he gave props to Brett Simpson. “Brett Simpson is the man of the hour. . .or the year, really,” said Slater. “Congrats Brett!” In the No. 2 spot, Joel Parkinson, followed by Dane Reynolds, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, Rob Machado, Andy Irons, CJ Hobgood, Jordy Smith and Bruce Irons. Parko’s climb to No. 2 marks a notable boost in momentum to his current world-title campaign, and Dane and Jordy’s invasion of the top 10 could signal a toppling of the old guard.
In the women’s category two-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore usurped reigning queen Sofia Mulanovich, bringing a bright young face to the apex of the SURFER Poll podium. “I’ve been in The States for the last three months and I don’t want to go home! The adventures have been endless,” said Gilmore. “Congrats to the other girls in the top five. You look so hot, and you’re making women’s surfing just blossom.” Former World Champ Mulanovich held her ground in the No. 2 slot with the young Hawaiian contingent of Carissa Moore, Coco Ho and Alana Blanchard rounding out the top five most popular female surfers. “The SURFER Poll is seldom wrong,” said SURFER Editor in Chief, Joel Patterson. “Kelly has won it 15 times, Curren won it for a decade, and so did Lisa Andersen. These are truly exceptional surfers who defined entire generations of surfing, and the fact that Steph Gilmore has risen to the top is no surprise to anyone who’s ever seen her compete or simply free surf. She is the most dominant female surfer of her generation, and we were honored to have her on stage.” For the Video Awards, this year instituted a new jury panel selection process for five of the most important categories. The jury, made up of surf film experts, World Champion surfers and respected industry leaders selected Still Filthy as “Movie of the Year,” Waveriders as “Best Documentary,” The Present for “Best Cinematography presented by Ultimate Wave Tahiti,” Dusty Payne in BS! for “Best Male Performance,” and Chelsea Hedges in The Present for “Best Female Performance.” Still Filthy, Billabong’s ambitious 21-years-in-the-making sequel to Filthy Habits, features Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson, to name a few. Director Jarrod Tallman credited the surfers while accepting the award: “These guys rip and give us a chance to really show this medium.” Andy Irons eloquently added: “We all like to get filthy once in awhile. Still Filthy for life!”
The remaining Video Award winners included: Rob Machado and Courtney Conlogue presented SurfAid International Founder and CEO Dr. Dave Jenkins with the “Agent of Change” award and surprised him with a check for $15,000 to help support the SurfAid mission. “I’m honored to receive this award on behalf of everyone who donates and contributes to SurfAid International,” said Jenkins. “Collectively we’ve wiped out hundreds of hours of child suffering. A special thank you to SURFER Magazine. They’ve really sparked support from the industry. And on behalf of all the children that now not only survive, they thrive.” In addition to voting rights in the Poll, the public was also given a chance to decide the winners of “Photo of Year” and the all-new “SurferMag.com Web Clip of the Year.” Todd Glaser earned the “Photo of the Year” honor for “Secrets,” and Jordy Smith took home the inaugural Web Clip award for his mind-blowing rodeo flip on the Red Bull Mentawais boat trip. Between citing repeatedly all of the beautiful girls in attendance at SURFER Poll and proclaiming his single status, Smith also acknowledged fellow nominees Sebastian Zietz and Tanner Gudauskas for their hilarious “dance off” web clip before thanking SurferMag.com for the award: “I didn’t think I could beat those moves from Seabass and Tanner. But we got some of the best waves they’ve seen in 25 years, and I just really appreciate it.”
Local Orange County surfer Brett Simpson secured the “Sponsor Me Breakthrough Performer” win for his accomplishments this year including the US Open of Surfing win in front of his hometown crowd which earned him the largest professional surfing purse ever awarded in a surf contest. For more results, in-depth analysis, photos and video visit surferpoll.com or surfermag.com. Catch a broadcast of highlights from the 2009 SURFER Poll and Video Awards on FUEL TV, Oct. 19, 2009 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings to confirm date and time. Special thanks to the sponsors of the 2009 SURFER Poll and Video Awards: American Suzuki, Ultimate Wave Tahiti, Red Bull Surfing, Sponsorme.tv, Coors, New Era and FUEL TV. Additional thanks to the VIP table donors whose donations benefit this year’s charity SurfAid International. Complete SURFER Poll and Video Award Results Movie of the Year: Still Filthy (Jarrod Tallman, Director) Best Documentary: Waveriders (Joel Conroy, Director) Best Cinematography presented by Ultimate Wave Tahiti: The Present (Thomas Campbell, Director) Best Male Performance: Dusty Payne (BS!) Best Female Performance: Chelsea Hedges (The Present) Best Barrel: Cory Lopez (5’5” x 19 1/4” Redux) Best Maneuver: Taj Burrow, frontside air (Still Filthy) Worst Wipeout: Ken “Skindog” Collins (BS!) Coors Heavy Water: Nathan Fletcher (Lavese Las Manos) Breakthrough Filmmaker: Tiffany Morgan-Campbell and Andria Lessler (Dear and Yonder) Agent of Change: Dr. Dave Jenkins (SurfAid International) Photo of the Year: “Secrets” by Todd Glaser Web Clip of the Year: Jordy Smith’s Rodeo Flip (RedBull Surfing) Sponsor Me Breakthrough Performer: Brett Simpson About SURFER Magazine: Upon its inception in 1960, SURFER Magazine brought a unity of voice and vision to an otherwise niche and fragmented sport. Today, the original surf publication is widely recognized as the "Bible of the Sport" and the driving force in the surf world, reaching more surfers worldwide than any other surf magazine. SURFER is part of Source Interlink’s Action Sports Group (ASG) that reaches more than 2 million action sports enthusiasts through an integrated network of magazines, online properties, events, and television programming. About American Suzuki Motor Corporation: The Brea, Calif.,-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than 2 million new cars and trucks and more than 3.5 million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 countries and regions. For more information, visit media.suzuki.com. About Ultimate Wave Tahiti: Ultimate Wave Tahiti, featuring Kelly Slater, will premiere next February. It is the first 3D film produced and distributed for IMAX® and other Giant Screen Theaters to focus on surfing and the unique waves that travel thousands of miles, eventually making it all the way to Teahupoo. Together with Tahitian Raimana Van Bastolaer, Slater will treat movie-goers to a blend of sport, ocean science, and cultural history that will both enthrall and fascinate. Award-winning director, Stephen Low, brings a never-before-seen filming technique to the giant screen, opening eyes to the beauty and intensity of some of the world's most powerful of waves. Ultimate Wave Tahiti, which will be released worldwide to IMAX and other giant screen and digital theaters in 3D and 2D, is produced by The Stephen Low Company and executive produced by K2 Communications, Inc. and presented by Suzuki, with supporting partnerships from Tahiti Tourism North America and Quiksilver. (IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.) |
Sunday, September 13, 2009
...THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 September, 2009 : - A woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.
Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. A surfer had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.
He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, 'Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?' The blind lady replied, 'No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs.'
Picture this:~
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!
True story... Have a great day and remember..
Saturday, September 12, 2009
RACE 1 CREW WILL BE THERE
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Driver challenge to start Sunday Safari
After a three-month break since the June Safari, competitors in the Barbados Rally Club's (BRC) Mud Dogs Safari Championship rejoin battle this Sunday (September 13) in the Regional Fire & Security September Safari. Round three of the four-round championship is slated to start at 8:01am from Automotive Art, Welches . . . and it will start in fine style, too, with a driver challenge on the adjacent land.
The morning route will cover the western and northern parishes, before the stop-over at AXIS Inc, The Garden, St James at around 12:30pm. In the afternoon, crews will take in the island's central and eastern parishes, then finish at the Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association's (BCTSA) Clubhouse at Searles at approximately 5:00pm.
The event will be split roughly 60/40 between the tulip system of navigation and map work, which is also divided between the traditional BRC method and a re-generated straight-line by the map system. Route-setters for the first time are Sean Dowding and Kirk Watkins, while the tulip sections are being checked by Stewart Gill.
Competition is expected to be tough, with fewer than 10 points spread across the leading crews. Dominic Brooker and Stephen Dear (SDRR Hydraulics/Next Generation Electrical/Joe Brooker's Building Toyota Hilux), who started their season well with victory in the ARMAG March Safari, currently head the Driver and Navigator standings.
Their closest challengers are Darrin White and Robert Warren (Flyin' Fish/Lucky Locks Nissan Frontier); third in the season-opener, they went on to win the Shelbury Construction June Safari, to lie just two points behind the leaders.
Champion Navigator and Driver in 2005, Neil Barnard and Barry Gale (Gale's Agro Products/Redlinefuels.com Mitsubishi L200) are currently third; Gale is overseas on BRC business, however, so navigator Barnard will sit alongside his father, David, whose wealth of experience - and results, three-time winner of 'The June' - will make them a very strong team. Chris Armstrong and Wayne Clarke (Toyota Hilux) are just a handful of points adrift, so another good result will keep them in contention.
The Prizegiving for the Regional Fire & Security September Safari will be held at 7.00pm at the Barbados BCTSA Club House on Tuesday, September 15, once the results have been declared final.
Regional Fire & Security September Safari - September 13
Mud Dogs BRC Safari Championship, round 3
Running order - Pro class
1 Dustin Edwards/Ryan Corbin (Blockman/SDRR Hydraulics/Crane & Equipments Toyota Hilux)
3 Nicolas Lorde/Warrick Eastmond (Niccolls & Edghill Construction Suzuki Vitara)
5 Paul Marshall/Tiffany Marshall (Mitsubishi L200)
6 Biddy Barber/Chris O'Neal (Aqua Pur/Castrol/Visitor's Information Daihatsu Feroza)
7 Chris Armstrong/Wayne Clarke (Toyota Hilux)
8 Colin Goodman/Robin Hinds (Suzuki Samurai)
9 Edson Arthur/Renata Roett (Toyota Hilux)
10 Dominic Brooker/Stephen Dear (SDRR Hydraulics/Next Generation Electrical/Joe Brooker's Building Toyota Hilux)
11 Chris Beckley/Warren Gollop (Essco Mitsubishi Pajero)
13 Damian Brooker/Derek Edwards (Joe Brooker's Building/SDRR Hydraulics Toyota Hilux)
14 Wayne Manning/Yosuf Patel (Black Bess Quarry/Citgo Oils Toyota Hilux)
15 Audley Croney/Jeremy Croney (JCB Excavators Suzuki Samurai)
18 Mike Ward/Willie Hinds (Niccolls & Edghill Construction/EZ Sign Stop Suzuki Samurai)
22 Darrin White/Robert Warren (Flyin' Fish/Lucky Locks Nissan Frontier)
23 David Barnard/Neil Barnard (Gale's Agro Products/Redlinefuels.com Mitsubishi L200)
25 Kirk King/Tricia King (K & N Equipment Suzuki Samurai)
Novice class
2 Anthony King/Dave Sealy (Dynamic Limousine/Maxxis Tire/Lee's Tyre Shop Toyota Hilux)
4 Ben Norris/Rhett Watson (Pitbull Energy Drink/ACE Engineering Land Rover Tomcat)
12 Bryan Collymore/Adrian Jackman (Owlies Trucking/Williams Tools & Equipment Suzuki Samurai)
16 Hadley Green/Adrian Crane (Automotive Art/Hunte's Auto Spares Toyota Hilux)
17 David Brewster/Winston Drakes (Marks Auto Parts/Champion Auto Wrecker Service Suzuki Samurai)
19 Matthew Durrant/Renne Mings (Tint Black Foot Flat Land Rover Defender)
20 Adrian Sinckler/Andre Murrell (Suzuki Samurai)
21 Russell Williams/Dale Mottley (Dr Donuts Suzuki Samurai)
24 Kyle Proverbs/Daniel Christie (Jason Jones & Co/Hankook Tyres/Ellco/Fingerprint Designs/SDRR Hydraulics/Flick Services/Ready Mix/Ready Block Suzuki Samurai)
2009 BRC Mud Dogs Safari Championship
Positions after round two - Navigators:
1st Stephen Dear, 118 points
2nd Robert Warren, 116pts
3rd Neil Barnard, 110pts
4th Wayne Clarke, 100pts
5th Kirk Watkins, 92pts
6th Derek Edwards, 90pts
7th Willie Hinds, 86pts
8th Tricia King, 84pts
9th Warrick Eastmond, 82pts
10th Geoffrey Goddard, 70pts
etc
Drivers:
1st Dominic Brooker, 118 points
2nd Darrin White, 116pts
3rd Barry Gale, 110pts
equal 4th Chris Armstrong & Paul Marshall, 100pts
6th Sean Dowding, 92pts
7th Damian Brooker, 90pts
8th Michael Ward, 86pts
9th Kirk King, 84pts
10th Nicolas Lorde, 82pts
etc
For further media information, robin@bradfax.com
Friday, September 4, 2009
| Video highlights from the Intense Wave Invitational '09 | |||
 Blake Ainsworth : photo Steve Robertson
Fantastic Noodles Intense Wave Invitational 09 $20 000 Prize Money Video Highlights from one of the most memorable days in Surfing Australia’s competitive history Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 3 September, 2009 : - - An amazing day of big wave surfing at the inaugural Fantastic Noodles Intense Wave Challenge 09 held in perfect surf around the serious 15 feet range (4m plus!) in South Australia. Gold Coast surfer Blake Ainsworth won his biggest ever event and pocketed $11 000 for the win, tube riding his way to a well deserved win over local South Australian charger Josiah Schmucker. “The best day of my surfing career by far” commented an exhausted and elated Ainsworth after his final. “The waves were incredibly big at times but also perfect and barrelling and to win today means a lot to me, especially with everyone charging so hard and scoring big through just about every heat – it’s been awesome.” There were numerous stand-out performances throughout the day which was designed to expose the next breed of Australian’s heading for the world tour to the serious side of facing your fears and charging really serious waves – and there’s no doubt today’s experience went a long way to hardening these young chargers. Final Results –
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Mossel Bay surfer dies after Glentana Bay shark attack
Gerhard van Zyl bleeds to death after lower leg is bitten off Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 31 August, 2009 : - - A surfer had his lower leg bitten off by a shark while surfing at Glentana Bay in the southern Cape on Saturday, and died later in hospital. Gerhard van Zyl, 25, a Mossel Bay local, was surfing with a friend at the small seaside village when he was attacked. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson Craig Lambinon said they were called out around 3.30pm, soon after the attack. Van Zyl's lower right leg had been bitten almost completely off. When authorities arrived, a friend had pulled him out of the water, and had helped to tie a tourniquet around his injured leg.
Van Zyl's father, who was in Cape Town at the time of the incident, was travelling back to Mossel Bay to identify his son's body, the police said. Southern Cape Surfing chairman Mike Sheppard said Glentana Bay was fast becoming a popular surfing spot. This was the first recorded shark attack there that he had heard of. "It is an active stretch of beach. Surfers are making use of it more and more, but this is the first we've heard of a shark attack there," he said. The attack, said Sheppard, had left the entire local surfing community rattled. "Everyone's emotional, it's a very sad day for us. You have lots of people surfing here each day and this really hits home for us." Robin de Kock, general manager of Surfing SA, said that while shark attacks were traumatic for surfers, they were a very rare occurrence. Surfers were aware of the dangers of the sport, he said. "This is a terrible tragedy, and without detracting from that fact, it must be said that it is a very rare occurrence. If you're a surfer, shark attacks are one of the risks you're aware of," said De Kock Related reports: |
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
MUD FEST SEASON ENDER A NAIL BITER
Castrol Summer Mud Fest almost ends in a draw
The 2009 Mud Fest season ended with competition so tight, it almost took a tie breaker to declare the winner, at the Castrol Summer Mud Fest, staged Sunday August 23.
After an intense day of battling challenges, enduring vehicular problems and also braving the heat, Tfphill Juman and Matthew Caine narrowly edged out Jason Croney and Nick King to nab the title, King of the Mud.
Keeping the crowd on hand engaged for the day, the two teams along with 11 others gave spectators their money’s worth, as both classes - the General and Big Tyre -had too close to call finishes and several ties across the board.
In the end, the team of Juman and Caine, in their super modified, Sleep Rite Ltd. Suzuki Samurai won with 488 penalties and one DNF (Did Not Finish) versus Croney’s 488 and two DNFs.
Darrin White, one of the event’s organisers said there could not have been a better end to the season, despite the low entries which actually worked in the club’s favour.
“Sunday was the best Mud Fest so far despite what we consider a low entry, there were quality entries, all the competitors were experienced, and the vehicles well prepared, so that made for a smooth event.”
Juman and Caine, in the only four-wheel steering vehicle in the competition, and Croney and King, in a modified Suzuki Vitara, were neck and neck throughout the day. At the halfway point, Juman had the lead, but that quickly ended when Croney gained on him only to lose his grip after sustaining damage to his vehicle. Juman again took the lead before relinquishing it to Croney, eventually ending the day in a tie for points. Both teams competed in the Big Tyre class.
The competition was also keen in the classes, as David Brewster and Terry Mason took the General Class in their Champion Wrecker/ Marks Auto Spares Suzuki Samurai, just six points ahead of Brian Collymore and Adrian Jackson, also in a Suzuki Samurai. Brewster, whose vehicle sustained mechanic damage during completion, refused to give up, eventually earning him the top spot in his class as well as the respect of those who knew the challenges he faced on Sunday, prompting White to say: “ (David) Brewster’s attitude must be commended.”
Hadley Greene paired with Adrian Crane and David St. Hill with Ian Grimes, both in the Big Tyre class also tied for an overall fourth place finish, showing just how tight the competition was.
Thirteen teams were vying for top spots over 10 courses but in the end, only eight finished the event, which saw crowd favourite Ben Norris in his super modified Tom Cat, Land Rover, bow out after he sustained damage to his vehicle, and defending Mud Fest champion Rodney “Ramma” Mason, failing to start, also due to mechanical problems.
The competitors put on a good showing, providing much entertainment for those gathered at the club’s Pot House headquarters.
The second run of the-much-anticipated mud pit got the better of nine of the 11 who attempted the challenge. In the end, it might have been this course which cost Croney, who was in it to win the title, the top spot as this is where he earned his first DNF, breaking an axle, while Juman made it through was ease.
The Tank Trap was also another crowd pleaser. Here driver and spotter worked as a team, as the angles of the course required the spoter to direct the driver from outside of the vehicle, if there was any hope of conquering the tough terrain.
Other thrilling courses included the tractor pull; the tyre pit, and the rock pit which provided much entertainment for spectators, who were keen to place verbal wagers on their picks for each course.
White says the two events this season, the first to be staged at Pot House, went well; looking to next season he said despite the fun and extreme nature of the sport, they may scale back from the three mud fests that were planned for this year, and go for two Mud Fest events, maximum, for next year.
Juman and Caine will have to wait a little while longer, so see if Sunday’s win was enough to earn them the crown of overall King of the Mud for the 2009 season.
Mud Fest is staged by the Mud Dogs, the 4x4 arm of the Barbados Rally Club, this motor sport season saw two events take place. Last year’s King of the Mud, Dave Lowe did not compete this season, leaving the field wide open for a new champion.
Results:
General/Small Tyre:
David Brewster/ Terry Mason 214;
Brian Collymore/Adrian Jackman 208;
Russell Williams/Kemar Drakes 158;
Collin Goodman/Armando Matthews 152;
Nicolas Lorde/ Kyle Proverbs 138.
Big Tyre:
Tfphill Juman/Matthew Caine 256;
Jason Croney/Nick King 256;
Edson Arthur/Renata Roett 238;
Anthony King/Dave Sealy 228;
David St. Hill/Ian Grimes 198.
Overall:
Tfphill Juman/Matthew Caine 488, 1 DNF
Jason Croney/Nick King 488, 2 DNF
Edson Arthur/Renata Roett 438
Hadley Greene/ Adrian Crane and David St. Hill/ Ian Grimes 394.
Prepared by Ann-Marie Bailey
Barbados Team places 23rd
Barbados Team places 23rd at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games 41- Kenneth Tuach 57- Kevin Jones About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Kelly Slater on his way to his 9th ASP World Title on TV
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Surf Phenom Kelly Slater on his way to his 9th ASP World Title. Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 24 August, 2009 : - - Cloud 9 - Kelly Slater’s Campaign for his 9th World Title. Take an in depth look into Kelly Slater’s journey from frustration to victory through the 2007 and 2008 WCT tours. He's won more world titles than any other competitive surfer and is the oldest and youngest tour champion. Four time ASP World Champ Mark Richards puts it like this: “Kelly Slater is a person who has transcended being called the greatest surfer in history. I think he’s on the verge of being called the greatest athlete in sporting history.” Cloud 9 includes footage spanning his career, opinions from former pro surfers and current WCT campaigners and peers from outside the realm of surfing like fellow legend Tony Hawk. The man himself weighs in with remarks on the motivation and attitude needed to achieve such results. One could easily assume that he was groomed for success in perfect running barrels from the moment he was born, but he hails from Cocoa Beach in Florida, an area with no real waves of distinction. Some retrospective footage sheds light on these early years, learning the finer points of his trade in closeout onshore beach breaks. The lack of waves was like fuel for the fire, pushing Slater to win the US open and place third in the world Championships at the age of 14. It was then that he began to contemplate a future where he could be winning contests and vying for glory. In 2007 he set about defending his world title, much to the dismay of a competitive field expecting him to bow out with 8 under his belt. Things started roughly and Slater was unable to produce a definitive result that would get him on track. He couldn’t build the much needed momentum and finished the tour in 3rd behind Taj Burrow and tour winner Mick Fanning. With a race like that 2008 was bound to be an interesting season. The rookies thought they had the tour wired and Kelly was refusing to commit to the tour full time. It seemed like the end of an era. However, the man is renowned for taking a negative and turning it into a positive. With all the attention on the new champion he flew a little further under the radar than usual. Kelly’s change in mindset and relaxed approach paid off, winning three of the next four events. Watch Kelly Slater rip apart some of the best waves in the world as he bounces back from disappointment and searches for his 9th world title on SuperSport 1 at 6pm. Date Time Channel August
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