On August 22, the Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] and the Autism Society San Diego celebrated an ongoing partnership with a day of surfing hosted by actor Josh Bowman and professional surfers Kalani Robb, C.J. Kanuha, and Alek Parker at the organization’s annual summer surf camp.
Actor Josh Bowman and professional surfers Kalani Robb, C.J. Kanuha and Alek Parker taught Surf Camp With Autism Society San Diego and the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation … More
Courtney Conlogue has stormed the 2013 Swatch Girls Pro France, in Seignosse Le Penon, after defeating Johanne Defay in the final.
The Californian posted the second highest score of the event, a near perfect 9.60 to leave Defay in a combination situation in the final.
“Definitely feels … More
About 300 children with autism are riding the waves of Lake Ontario this weekend in a free learn-to-surf program being offered by a California couple.
Izzy and Daniel Paskowitz started the Surfers Healing program after their son was diagnosed with autism at age three.
“We were young and desperate when Isaiah was diagnosed and we pretty much gave our life savings to alternative therapies,” said Izzy.
Nearly 3,000 children across North America participate … More
Day 2 – While the event favorite Courtney Conlogue (USA) was in fine form, some big names fell victim to the tough conditions of the Le Penon beach. With local favorite and Swatch Pro Team surfer Pauline Ado (FRA) bowing out, along with Sage Erickson (USA), the event is already bringing surprises. Swatch Pro Team surfer and ASP World No.3 Courtney Conlogue treated the beach crowd to a near-perfect display in her debut heat, scoring a total of 19.05 out of a possible 20, including a perfect 10 for her first wave.
DAY 3 – Despite the tricky conditions, Alessa Quizon put on a commanding performance including an ‘excellent’ 9-point-ride for some electric backhand surfing. Coco Ho one of the favorites got eliminated. “Yeah I’m pretty disappointed to lose out there,” admitted Coco.