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LIVE WEBCAST TODAY: Quiksilver Tony Hawk Show.....
21 November, 2009 : - - The Grand Palais has officially opened its doors for the Quiksilver Tony Hawk Show yesterday! Big program once again today including SKATE initiations and street contests, ART, with the Bára Prásilová exhibition and André ...
Kieran Taylor wins Roar Industries Ultimate SUP contest
21 November, 2009 : - - Gold Coast Queensland -- Kieran Taylor (Angourie, NSW), 37, toppled a star-studded field today, to win the 2009 Roar Industries Ultimate SUP Challenge. With some of Australia’s finest exponents of the specialty Stand-Up-Paddle ...
Inaugural Wahu Surfer Groms Comps rocks Ocean Grove
21 November, 2009 : - - Ocean Grove, Victoria -- The first ever Wahu Surfer Groms Comps event landed at Ocean Grove over the weekend with over 40 young surfers taking to the water. With a tiny swell, and light onshore winds which swung offshore during ...
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Young guns fire at the Billabong Occ Stock and Barrels
21 November, 2009 : - - Cronulla, NSW -- The best junior surfers south of the Sydney Harbour Bridge wasted no time in showing their talents today at the inaugural Billabong Occ, Stock and barrels event at Cronulla. All eager to impress the event’s ...
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The Bridge
Big swell heading for West Coast Europe this weekend
20 November, 2009 : - -A huge swell is heading for the West Coast of Ireland and United Kingdom and forcast to peak this week on Sunday evening. Waves are forecast to be in the 35 to 40 ft range and higher. Last Sundays 'warm up' delivered some ...
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Colby West
Surfing Australia names coaching team for ISA Juniors
20 November, 2009 : - - Surfing Australia is excited to announce the coaching team to lead Travelsim Team Australia to a possible fifth consecutive ISA World Championship Title in Piha, New Zealand.
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Women's event draws opposition from the Swami's set
20 November, 2009 : - - An Encinitas committee is examining a proposal by famed surfer Linda Benson to hold a women’s longboarding contest at Swami’s Beach in October. Benson says Swami’s is perfect for her four-day contest because of its world-class ...
Surfing Australia name new sports development officer
20 November, 2009 : - - Coolangatta -- On the back of the opening of the newly relocated Surfing Australia Head Quarters from Casuarina to Coolangatta, Surfing Australia is pleased to welcome Beau Brenchley to the Surfing Australia team as the newly ...
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Rip Curl team storms the Reef Hawaiian Women's Pro
20 November, 2009 : - - Rip Curl's Alana Blanchard has just claimed victory at the Reef Hawaiian Women's Pro at Haleiwa, the first stop of the 2009 Triple Crown. This is the single biggest result for Alana in her young competitive career. Alana now ...
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King O’ Jax Surf Challenge hits Jacksonville Beach Pier
20 November, 2009 : - - The Florida Surfing Association (FSA) is excited to present the inaugural King O’ Jax Surf Challenge on the South Side of Jacksonville Beach Pier. King O’ Jax is a premiere Pro surfing competition presented by Paco’s Mexican ...
Orange 21's Quarter 3 sales fall 27% - swings to loss..
20 November, 2009 : - - Orange 21 Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.0 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million for the quarter ...
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Perry Ellis reporting better than expected Q3 earnings..
20 November, 2009 : - - Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported third quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations and its CEO said an economic recovery was well underway. Citing improving sales in the fourth quarter, the company upped its ...
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Jason Ellis
Professional Longboard Assn ends 2009, eyes big 2010
20 November, 2009 : - - The Professional Longboard Association, which finished its 2009 season this past weekend in Oceanside, CA, is pleased to announce a successful season, and is in the final stages of finalizing its 2010 schedule. The schedule ...
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Surfrider turns 25, celebrates big time: Fuel TV airs gala
20 November, 2009 : - - Airing Monday, November 16 at 8:00pm ET and 11:00pm ET (5:00pm PT and 8:00pm PT) in Meet & Brotatoes, FUEL TV will showcase the Surfrider Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala.
Estoril decide título nacional e europeu de Longboard 09
20 November, 2009 : - - Começa já amanhã, em S. Pedro do Estoril, a quarta e derradeira etapa do Circuito Europeu de Longboard deste ano (a contar também para o ranking nacional), que recebe os melhores longboarders europeus da actualidade no ...
Roxy + Cynthia Rowley = foray into upscale distribution
20 November, 2009 : - - In October, Roxy announced a three-year partnership with New York–based fashion designer (and avid surfer) Cynthia Rowley. Rowley, whose high-end designs sell in upscale retailers and her own stores, designed a 40-piece ...
Coolangatta resort tower to be refurbished for surfer biz
20 November, 2009 : - - Gold Coast businessmen Tony Cannon and Tony de Leede have splashed out $8 million to create a surfers paradise in a Coolangatta resort tower. The duo, operating through Paradise Property Developments No 3, bought the Bahamas ...
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Tony Hawk
'Stoked Spirit of Holidays' event brings mentors to youth
20 November, 2009 : - - Los Angeles -- The holidays are a time give back to those in need and Stoked Mentoring continues to echo this sentiment with their inaugural Los Angeles fundraising event 'Stoked Spirit of the Holidays.' Bringing together more ...
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Andrew Cotton heads to Ireland for more monster surf..
20 November, 2009 : - - High winds and big swell over the past week limited surfing opportunities for most. The sheltered breaks of Putsborough and Lynmouth have been rammed as everyone hides from the gales.
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Andrew Reynolds
Edouard & Antoine Delpero win back to back ETL finals
20 November, 2009 : - - Once again, Morocco did not disappoint and delivered perfect surfing conditions for stop #3 on the 2009 European Tour of Longboard.
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Art Brewer to throw photography workshop in Puerto Rico
20 November, 2009 : - - Renowned as one of the world's premier surf photographers, Art Brewer will lead this specially designed workshop focused on action surf photography.
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Small business revenue expectations showing increase..
20 November, 2009 : - - In a survey released by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still concerned about the economy, their revenue expectations are up sharply in the past three months.
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Zumiez Quarter 3 sales inch up 0.8% while comps fall 8%
20 November, 2009 : - - Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased 0.8% to $113.2 million from $112.2 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008.
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Reef's parent company launches 2 new backpack brands
20 November, 2009 : - - VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation is introducing the launch of two new backpack brands, Wolf Creek and L8R to service the sporting goods, mid-tier, mass and club channels in Fall 2010. VF Outdoor says the the ...
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Fifth annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction revs up
20 November, 2009 : - - On Friday, December 4th, 2009, join the local community for an amazing night of fun, food, music, and friends - all to support charity. The 5th Annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction will take place from 6:30-9:30pm at the ...
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Depois aberturas recentes das Boardculture Board Shops
20 November, 2009 : - - Depois das aberturas recentes das Boardculture Board Shops de Matosinhos e Viana do Castelo abriu agora, a apenas 1km da praia do Guincho, a nova Boardculture Board Shop do Guincho.
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The Soup Bowl Cup joins with Independence Surf Festival
20 November, 2009 : - - Bodyboard Barbados is proud to announce its participation and involvement with the 2009 Independence Surf Festival presented by the Caribbean Surf Network & The Barbados Surfing Association.
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Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Champ awards rock Kuta
19 November, 2009 : - - Kuta-Bali -- The 2009 Coca-Cola ISC Tour capped off its best season ever with a year-end Awards Presentation Night at the Discovery Kartika Hotel Ballroom in Kuta on Saturday night November 14th, crowning Indonesia's new ...
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Kuta
Discovery
The Rock
Saffa update: 3 down and 2 to go at Reef Hawaiian Pro
19 November, 2009 : - - South Africans Brandon Jackson, Rudy Palmboom Jnr. and Damien Fahrenfort were eliminated from the 6-Star Prime rated Reef Hawaiian Pro yesterday, leaving only Royden Bryson and Travis Logie still in contention in the ...
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Maili Masters event in Rainbow Bay to raise charity funds
19 November, 2009 : - - The Maili Masters longboard surfing competition is once again rolling into Rainbow Bay from December 5-6, to celebrate the good old days of surfing and help raise money for Kids with Cancer. Aimed at mature-aged Malibu board ...
Yanks to get proper coaching with UK instructional DVD
19 November, 2009 : - - Following the huge success of 110% Surfing Techniques as a download movie in the US, Volume 2 is released to the US market this week as a NTSC DVD and download. It is a high performance surf instructional tool, consisting of ...
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Surf Travel: Solikai launches online vacation giveaway..
19 November, 2009 : - - Santa Monica -- Solikai, the original action sports online vacation rental service, is hosting a surf vacation giveaway. All those who become a fan of Solikai on Facebook will be entered to win a complimentary four-night stay ...
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Pro Longboard Assn names 2009 PLA Pro Champions
19 November, 2009 : - - The Professional Longboard Association is pleased to announce that Kai Sallas (HAW) and Cori Schumacher (USA) have been crowned the 2009 PLA Pro Champions.
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South Africa's best gear up for 2009 Roxy Wahine Cup
19 November, 2009 : - - Durban, South Africa -- With less than a month to go until the start of the 2009 Roxy Wahine Cup, South Africa's top female surfers have been racking up the surf time in preparation for South Africa's premier stand-alone ...
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Board X House Invitational to enjoy 9 days in Morocco
19 November, 2009 : - - From the 20th of November 2009, for the first time ever, the best surfers from Belgium and The Netherlands are united for a freesurfing contest at Imsouane. No 20 minute heats in sloppy conditions, but 9 full days on the best ...
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Liquid Force names Wade Motawi to head product force
19 November, 2009 : - - Liquid Force today announced Wade Motawi has joined the team as its Product Development Manager and will be reporting to Liquid Force President Tony Finn.
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Mavericks takes steps to keep it green for 2009/10 event
19 November, 2009 : - - Half Moon Bay -- Mavericks Surf Ventures, Inc. (Mavericks) today announced the continuation of its efforts to advance a strong and long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility at the site and activities associated ...
Blanchard beats Gilmore to claim the Vans Hawaiian Pro
19 November, 2009 : - - Haleiwa -- Hawaii's Alana Blanchard (Kauai) hit a career high today, defeating reigning world champion Stephanie Gilmore (Australia) to post a win in the Vans Hawaiian Pro, the first stop of the $1,000,000 Vans Triple Crown of ...
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Underdogs take over VQS Dodofish surf series, Reunion
19 November, 2009 : - - While writing this report, long lines are peeling at the mythic lefthander of St Leu, Reunion Island…That wasn’t the case last week-end for the Dodofish surf series. The Forecast was really bad and we weren’t supposed to get ...
Jaws drop as Australian Surf Movie Fest hits home stretch
18 November, 2009 : - - The Jim Beam Australian Surf Movie Festival moves into its final stage now with shows in South Australia at Streaky Bay where part of the festival was shot & then back to the east coast with the final shows on the Central Coast ...
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Lives of the Artists film inspired by work of Giorgio Vasari
18 November, 2009 : - - While there is a strong culture of film-making in action sports it’s rare that one film can reach across genres. Inspired by the work of Renaissance painter, sculptor and architect Giorgio Vasari, Lives of the Artists is the ...
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Final 28 invitees and 24 alternates named for the Eddie
18 November, 2009 : - - Public voting for the 25th running of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory Of Eddie Aikau , the world's premier big wave surfing event, has ended and the final 28 invitees and 24 alternates have been announced. While ...
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Billabong Occ Stock & Barrels contest sights on Cronulla
18 November, 2009 : - - Maroubra, NSW -- Billabong are bringing hometown hero and seminal surfing icon Mark 'Occy' Ochilupo back to Cronulla for the inaugural Billabong Occ Stock & Barrels event this November.
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Maroubra
Oz Sup opens SUP teaching centre in Rose Bay, Sydney
18 November, 2009 : - - Oz Sup has just opened up its second SUP teaching centre in beautiful Rose Bay, Sydney Harbour. Dave Bell Manager of the Sydney centre picked Rose Bay because of its sandy beach and shallow safe waters.
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Ponce de Leon welcomes NSSA Southeast Conf. event 5
18 November, 2009 : - - A solid northeast groundswell from Hurricane Ida combined with a cold front provided clean chest to head high waves with some overhead sets greeted comoetitors. Lefts and rights with strong currents and offshore wind made for ...
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A1 Surf's 'Most Inspirational' award goes to Micah Lester
18 November, 2009 : - - Micah Lester, the Constantine-based surfer, has won this year’s UK Pro Surf Award for ‘Most Inspirational Surfer’, as sponsored by A1Surf.com. The awards were held on Sunday 15th November at the Fistral Blu Bar and saw hundreds ...
Surf in Bangledesh? 'Gum for my Boat' plays California
18 November, 2009 : - - Gum for my boat will be premiering at the California Surf Festival this Friday 11/20/09 at 8pm at the Brookes Theater in Oceanside, California for $10.00 at the door. Jafar, the first surfer in Bangladesh and the head of the ...
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Daryn Mcbride launches book, seeks support for his art
18 November, 2009 : - - This book is a one off hand painted copy of what I hope to produce in print, however I'm looking for an investor for the project as being a full time student of art and design, and father of 5 year old triplets...
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Art Brewer
Company launches first aid kit made for jellyfish stings
18 November, 2009 : - - When coming in contact with a jellyfish, thousands of cell-like structures attach to the skin. These cell-like structures are called Nematocysts. Nematocysts can randomly activate causing a small stinger type projection to ...
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US Shaper Brian Bulkley en la factoría de La Santa Surf
18 November, 2009 : - - Brian Bulkley reconocido shaper mundial está de regreso en la factoría de La Santa Surf para hacer tus tablas preferidas. Fue un gran Surfer profesional de la década de los 70/80 y surfeando en el mítico Pipeline Master unas 4 ...
