Oct. 28th
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.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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
The battle for Mud Dog supremacy continues to be fiercly contested as evidenced in the results of the recently held Regional Fire & Security September Safari which saw the team of Chris Armstrong and Wayne Clarke take the top spot in their Toyota Hilux.
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
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
Prizes:
- Gorilla Grip Prize Pack - Board Bag, Grip, Leash, & Backpack
- New skateboard courtesy of Carver Skateboards
We’ve all been privy to the local ripper, sans sponsor, tearing the living life out his local beachie and we think he deserves more than just the applause of the lineup. With that in mind, SURFER is launching the Hot 100 Video Contest for all of the surfers out there looking to explode on the scene. Starting August 17, 2009, all of you underground rippers have a shot at the big time and a nasty mess of prizes that we’re giving away to the winner, voted on by the SURFER Magazine staff, that produces the best all-around 30-second clip.
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.
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
THE DOG
...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
What started out as a rumour is indeed true, and come tomorrow most motorsport fans will get a taste of it. The annual Motoring Club of Barbados' Rally Of The Sun and Stars comes off tomorrow Starting at Hangmans's Hill, St. Thomas at noon where you can get an opportunity to see Paul 'The surfer' Bourne in the ex-Paul Bird Ford FocusWRC07. Guaranteed to be a day of fun and keen competition, make it your duty not to miss out on the action! The RACE 1 CREW will be there catching all action.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
MUD DOGS RETURN TO BATTLE FOR RFS SAFARI
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
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 –
Check out the reports
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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: |
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