GrindTV Newswire: Via ASP: April 19, 2010 – Thurso, Scotland – Lord Royden Bryson has won the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland 2010 in epic Thurso East conditions
“Really?! I am a Lord?†asked Royden. “I had no idea! I was just so happy with the ASP ratings points and the $20,000 from this competition as well as that Highland Sword. That’s amazing that I have land and am a Lord!â€Â
South African Royden and Brazilian Yuri Sodre  … Details
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The dates of the Amstel Surfilm Festibal (June 10-13 2010) are getting nearer and we’ve decided to let you know some bits here and there so you can start frothing.
First of all, and thanks to Patagonia, we will be screening the European première of the much-acclaimed documentary 180º South directed by Chris Malloy.
It tells the journey of Californian surfer, climber  … Details
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 19 April, 2010 : – -Â A company over the weekend introduced its new shark bite repellent anklet at the Boards and Waves Expo in Cocoa Beach. The anklet, made by Repel Sharks, LLC, is made of a series of magnets and attractive beads that fits like a piece of jewelry, but repels sharks.
“The magnets interfere with the shark’s sensory abilities,” said Bob Millings of Repel Sharks. “The shark’s electrosense, located in its nose, detects the electrical currents produced by the magnetic fields, creating a repellent response.”  … Details
Day 6 of The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star men’s O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland decided the Semifinalists on a day that saw some incredible surfing as well as a full array of weather conditions from clear blue skies and sunshine to snow storms battering the main event site at Thurso East.
Competition began with excellent 6 ft (1.5m) waves as the tide began to push in and cover the exposed slate rock reef. By the time the Quarterfinalists hit the water the resilient crowd who had braved the elements to stay and watch the action were treated to bright sunshine and some incredible surfing right through to the end of the Quarterfinals  … Details