Santa Cruz charger Savannah Shaughnessy paddles into a solid peak at California’s Maverick’s, skillfully avoiding an infringing SUP along the way. An entry in the Billabong Girls Best Overall Performance category of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards
The SWATCH GIRLS PRO France 2012 is set to see the return of the finest female surfers on the planet to the famous shores of Hossegor/Seignosse, SW France.Â
The ASP six-star rated event will host top international talent in a 96-strong field, including 2011 ASP world no.2 and defending event champion Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), Coco Ho (HAW), Pauline Ado (FRA), Courtney Conlogue (USA) and Justine Dupont (FRA). Ado, 21, Swatch ProTeam rider who hails from Hendaye in the neighbouring French Basque Country, admits to relishing another chance to compete against the world’s best in front of a vociferous home crowd.Â
“The SWATCH GIRLS PRO France is one of the best loved events on tour, for the way we’re looked after, and the quality of the waves on the Landes coast. It’s particularly close to my heart, having the chance to compete in front of friends, family and with the support of the French public.”
The joint venture between two dominate surfing fraternities which see’s council Lifeguards and professional surfers work together in a development program, is in its second phase after a successful week of training in the Sutherland Shire.
The Junior girls development camp supported by Sutherland Shire Council and Tradies, will facilitate female surfers with help from ASP World tour surfer Sally Fitzgibbons. Ranging from 11 to 16 years of age … More