Ty Watson (NSW/Currarong/Sth Coast) won his first ever ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series event by taking out the Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior in powerful surf at Waitpinga Beach in South Australia.
“It’s the best feeling to finally win an ASP Pro Junior event†said Watson.
“This is my final year on this series and coming into this event, with just three events remaining I’ve had it on my mind to really try and win one – I’ve made finals and semi-finals but until today have not nailed a win and it just feels … Details
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History was created today as the first ever NSW Standup Paddleboard champions were crowned at the picturesque One Mile Beach.
Greeted with clear skies, light offshore winds and beautiful, clean lines, the best Paddlers in the state put on a memorable show, heralding just how far the fledging sport has come.
With approximately 50 competitors competing for prestigious state titles and the opportunity to compete at the Australian Stand Up Paddleboard Titles, held as part of the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival at Port Macquarie in August, spectators, competitors and event organisers were on tenterhooks before the opening siren … Details
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PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Oaxaca/Mexico (Saturday, July 17, 2010) – A contingent of international underground Latino talent flared on the second day of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido today in firing six foot (2 metre) Mexican Pipeline barrels.Â
The Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido’s iconic location of Playa Zicatela has not only attracted some of the hungriest up-and-comers searching for invaluable points towards their ASP One World Ranking, but also some of the world’s most marquee big-wave athletes.Â
Carlos Concalvez (ECU), 24, clinched an emphatic win in a spectacular heat with all competitors trading off unbelievable barrel-rides while hunting for their spot in the main round. The Ecuador native drove through two crisp lefthand barrels to attain the highest heat total of the event, an impressive … Details
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All that could match the surfing on day three of the Billabong Pro, J-Bay was the drama. In classic pointbreak conditions punctuated by long lulls, local wildcard Sean Holmes wiped 12 world titles from the draw in consecutive heats.
He disposed of Kelly Slater first, with the heat coming down to the final wave exchange of the heat. So late was it, the nine time champ was in the competitor’s area before the scores were read over the PA. He spent the tense few minutes engaged in nervous chatter with friends and photographers.Â
With the score yet to be read, Kelly had become the focal point of a five person semi-circle, of which GT was one. He spoke to everyone and no one at the same time … Details
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