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Yallingup in the South-West corner of WA is the location for the three day 2010 EBB Pro, which will also include the final event of the WA State Bodyboard Series. This will be the second last event of 2010 and provide one rider the stepping stone to the Australasian title which is still a very open race.

The EBB Pro is the fifth stop of the Australasian Bodyboarding Pro Tour which has thus far travelled to New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia . The event will see a bumper field of 30 professional bodyboarders from across WA, East Coast Australia and even South Africa travel to the beautiful Cape Naturaliste Area of South West WA  …  Details

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Peter Francis Wilkinson proved academically that no one needs money when you can go windsurfing.

His thesis for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Visual and Material Culture at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand, used windsurfing as a case study to prove athletes or wind enthusiasts may avoid shopping more than the average citizen.

“The study shows that  …  Details

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World Speed Sailing record.

Sophie Routaboul increased the best peak speed ever recorded by a lady on Monday 6th September, to just shy of 50 knots – 49.55 knots at Luderitz.

She managed this during her first session at Luderitz since arriving there, so it’s safe to assume she’ll   …  Details

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Antoine Albeau wins the first WaterZ downwind long distance race with amazing 35 knots average speed on his JP Slalom 82 and RS:Racing EVO lll 9.5.

Sebastian Kornum takes first in the Youth Class and finishes 12th overall with his JP Slalom 65 and RS:Racing EVO ll 7.8 sail.

Vestas, one of the largest windmill manufacturers in the world, sponsored the first ever watersport event with Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Wakeboarding and SUP in one big event  …  Details

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