The British Bodyboard Club are pleased to announce that 2 additional members have been co-opted onto its management committee. Aiden Salmon and Jon Dale join in a non-portfolio capacity.
Secretary Matt Hawken confirmed that the two Newquay based spongers bring a wealth of experience in different areas to the committee. He said “Aiden is an experienced competitor being the former British Drop Knee champion, and works alongside Rob Barber in coaching and developing young rider … Details
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For the second consecutive year the opening event of the EBB WA State Bodyboard Series has been blessed with ideal conditions and pumping surf. WA’s best bodyboarders battled it out over the weekend at one Australia’s most notorious locations, the Mandurah Wedge. In what is fast becoming a breeding ground for future talent, the EBB WA State Series showcased some extraordinary performances in bone rattling waves.
After its inception in 2008, Mandurah Wedge has become the perfect location to test not only the skill of the competitors but also their courage levels, as waves in the 3-4 feet range pounded the rocky break wall all weekend. The hopes of over 80 competitors were rewarded with  … Details
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The Agent18 South Coast Bodyboarding Classic will be embedded in many competitors minds for years to come. The final day saw 4 – 8ft waves with perfect offshore conditions at Margate Beach.
The good conditions made for an exceptional high level of riding and competitiveness. A true showcase of extreme bodyboarding as riders were putting it all on the line and going big. Standouts for the event were Derek Footit (Uvongo), Darren Halse (Amanzimtoti), Wesley Fischer (Durban), Storm Prestwich (Scottburgh), Terence Pieters (Uvongo), Reinhardt du Toit (Richards Bay), Warren du Preez (Umtentweni) and Morgan Phillips (Southbroom)Â …Â Details
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The USBA and the Big Island’s coastal city of Kona were blessed with waves and aloha from the locals. Amazing surf and local talent were on hand today at Banyans.
The talk around the contest site was all about the 13 – 18 year old division and the 12 and under division. Big maneuvers went down in both divisions and all riders were bodyboarding well beyond their age bracket.
In the 13-18 yr old division, Sabaz Soaia was  … Details
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