It is with great pleasure that we present the 16 invited riders who will be challenging one of the worlds most feared waves. A wave who’s mission is to bruise and crush ones outer shell. This wave makes no apologies for beatings. It loves dishing it out pain; it loves the taste of blood.
It senses the fear in every rider, punishing those who show it the most. It is only those who inject shear adrenalin into the very veins that pumps ones ability to block out the mental game that Shark Island plays. It is this rider that will become the 2009 NOMAD Shark Island Challenge champion…Â Details
The first day of the Catalunya Costa Brava PWA World Cup saw a relaxed start as light morning winds allowed competitors time to prepare for the week ahead. With a skippers meeting at 1pm and a first possible start at 2pm, the race crew were ready and waiting for the sea breeze to kick in. On cue at around 2pm a light 10-15kt thermal wind switched on, giving the PWA elite their first chance to test the waters. The spectators were treated to an incredible show as the worlds best hit the ocean and went head to head to check their speed.
With the course set for a four-gybe downwind slalom, the red flag went up for the first at 2.50 and the first 8 sailors hit the start line at full speed…Â Details
A Pro Street Contest at Copenhagen Skatepark. There is no Vert Contest in 2009, only a vert demo with a band. All $50,000 of the prize purse is allocated to the Street Contest.
DVS, COPENHAGEN SKATEPARK, and SPoTlight Productions welcome you to the 3rd Annual CPH PRO. With a Prize Purse of $50,000, the only strictly pro competition in Europe is still going strong.
The 2009 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of legendary Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Participants will enjoy a challenging course, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a great raffle.
Paddlers can take on the challenging 12 mile course or opt for the fun 2 mile course which runs parallel with New Brighton State Beach. There are free races for kids 12 and under following the 12 mile race.
Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 6:00 AM
Address:
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Registration:
http://www.active.com
Online Registration Closes:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 – ????????
Race Day Registration
6:30 am: registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races
