ARUGAM BAY, Sri Lanka (Saturday, June 19, 2010) – An historic day in Sri Lanka as the first ever Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) surfing event began in this country with Day 1 of the ASP 6-Star SriLankan Airlines Pro at the famous Arugam Bay on the tropical south east coastline of Sri Lanka.Â
A significant overnight swell pulse delivered excellent surf from four-to-six feet (2 metre) and the high-quality lineup of international surfers reveled in the long walling and powerful waves on this unique sandy point.Â
“It’s been an awesome adventure coming to an amazing surf break in Sri Lanka,” said USA surfer Killian Garland (California/Santa Barbara) after winning his opening round heat this morning where he defeated highly rated … Details