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Attention all surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers and bodyboarders. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad application with the list of prohibited substances and methods prohibited in and out of competition.

This is very important information for professional and amateur competitors. Wave sports have been traditionally out of the media spotlights   …  More

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The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) has unveiled a brand new website. The 2011 IBA World Tour has been revamped so it’s time to get digital updates. The new IBA homepage features news, events, rankings, riders, media, press, contacts and a live corner.

Pro bodyboarders are warming up for the two series of world competitions. The Global Qualifying Series (GQS) will   …  More

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Karla Costa Taylor took time off of being a pro surfer to have a family. She longed to try for another World Title and went back on tour in 2010. She finished her year back on top of the World. Taylor ended up in 10th place overall and qualified for a seeded position in 2011.

Taylor is happy with the result and and inspired for 2011. “For me”, said Taylor, “it was a big deal and I am honored to have been able to do it. There were a lot more girls from different countries and they were all fired up, so you have to want it really bad  …  More

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Are you ready? Yes, it’s time for another world bodyboarding season and what a way to kick off hostilities. Welcome to the 2011 IBA Pipeline Pro, to be held in the Hawaiian Islands, between February 15th and 25th.

The event will feature a Men, Women and Drop-Knee Grand Slam with a total prize money of US$55,000. Initially, there will be a two-day trials event, at Sandy beach, to determine the riders that will join the seeds at Pipeline  …  More

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