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Really tiny Wavelets are ok for learning the basics of catching waves on Stand Up Paddle Boards. Starboard’s 12′ Big Easy, makes catching your first wave a breeze. This video shot with Amara Waters…
With USC football Coach (and surfing fan) Pete Carroll watching, Fred Patacchia and Kai Barger claim ASP titles at the San Clemente break.
On a balmy, humid afternoon during which two Hawaiians prevailed in major Southern California surfing contests, one of the sport’s biggest fans emerged minus his cardinal and gold but waving imaginary pompoms.
Pete Carroll, USC’s football coach, spent Saturday admiring the methodical manner by which Fred Patacchia and Kai Barger diced through their respective opponents to claim titles in the 6.0 Lowers Pro and Oakley Pro Junior at Lower Trestles in San Clemente…Â Details
The Billabong Pro Teahupoo, stop No. 3 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, will host the world’s best surfers from May 9 – 20, 2009, with a slew of ASP World Champions looking to capitalize at the infamous venue.
Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion, has suffered two uncharacteristic equal 17th place finishes this season (both at the hands of event wildcards), but the allure of an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title has the Floridian geared up and preparing for an assault on Tahiti.
“The pressure of 10 isn’t a bad thing but it’s not something you want to think about all the time either,†Slater said. “I’m not happy to have such a slow start, but it’s good fuel for doing something if I can get motivated for it. It’s all how you view it… Details