This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Women’s Pipeline Pro.Â
In 1988 five women got together to start the first Women’s contest at Pipeline.Â
At the time there were few Women stand up surfers challenging themselves at the famous spot. It was the “boggieboarders” charging the tubes.Â
As time went on Women bodyboarders gained much respect for their athletic abilities. … More info
SURFBOARDING has been a popular water sport in Cherating beach near Kuantan for many years.
The extreme sport attracts scores of teenagers to surf and ride the waves on a surfboard displaying their skills in balancing while manoeuvring within the waves.
In Cherating, the competition for body surfing was usually held during the monsoon season due to the strong waves and wind.
It’s a time when red flags are hung to warn visitors to stay away from the sea, but ironically, it’s the best time for the bodysurfers to take on the waves…. More info
Retailers across the country are yanking shoes, toys, Valentine’s gifts and other children’s goods from shelves to comply with a strict lead law that took effect Tuesday.
The repercussions of the hotly debated Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which bans the sale of children’s products containing dangerous amounts of lead and chemicals called phthalates, began rippling through the industry as manufacturers realized the law wasn’t going away…. More info