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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
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The 2009 Sport Chalet US Open Of Bodyboarding wrapped up in what could be called a Perfect day.
Three to five foot swell marched through the morning heats starting with the Women’s Pro quarters.
A big display of combo maneuvers and smooth surfing was shown by the likes of Tara Parson’s, Luz Maria Grande, Roberta Bitzer and Keila Grodzen.
Even though not progressing Natalie Wong surfed the set of the morning maneuvering to the beach.
The big story of the morning was newcomer and quarterfinal heat winner Natasha Overin, at the age of 15 she is showing the girls that she has a huge future in the sport. The action did not stop there as the Men’s Pro Final was next… DetailsÂ
The 5 week / 5 event European Leg is all locked in for August / September and is shaping up as the most lucrative leg of the Tour with over US$150,000 up for grabs!!
Make sure that you book your Chile / Europe tickets for the evening of the 9th August as the change over to Viana will be super tight.
Viana is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the IBA World Tour event (Back then it was GOB) when Stewart and Tamega were fighting for the title and not much has changed with both guys sitting 1 & 2 on the current IBA ratings…Â Details
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This Saturday, the 9th April, the Milkshakes Womens Bodyboarding Association (WBA) will be holding an event at Whaley Beach, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Girls and ladies of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along to the event. There’s awesome prizes to be won from WBA sponsors – Hive swimwear, Milkshakes bodyboards, Hooda custom designed Hoodies, and BSC Bodyboarders Surf Co.
And for some added fun, we have created a theme for this event, which is tight and bright! We are encouraging everyone to come along dressed in their tighest and brightest fluoro 80’s clothing and wetsuits!
We will be having a beach BBQ, and music playing. So everyone is welcome to come along and watch, or join in!…Â Details