The 3rd annual women only freeride competition went off the other weekend at Glentress Freeride Park.
I think it sounds like a great event to get more girls involved in the sport. Niamh Allum sent us this report:
Pictures: Simon Allum and Gordon Sheill
Words: Niamh Allum
Whilst Brendan and Gee were battling it out at Llangollen, another gravity event was underway – Air Maiden 3, the women only freeride competition at Glentress Freeride Park. This year there were 40 women (including guest appearances from Superwoman and Po from the Tellytubbies). From early on Saturday morning it was clear that the bar had been raised from last year  … Details & Pictures
ASP World Tour number two Jordy Smith has scooped the Premier Surfer of the Year award at the fourth annual South African Surfing Awards.
The award caps a remarkable year for the Durban-born star, whose boarding brilliance saw him dominate the junior ranks before going on to waylay many of the world’s senior surfing stars.
After finishing 11th in the 2009 ASP World Rankings, Smith currently occupies the number two position, second only to the legendary Kelly Slater … Details
After a year of planning and preparation, on July 12th 2010, Skate Across the USA fundraising trip to raise awareness and funds for San Diego’s at-risk youth.
In 7 days Ari and a team of skateboarders will depart San Diego and attempt to skateboard across the USA from Newport, Oregon to New York. They will be skating relay style, 100-150 miles a day, with a goal of finishing under 30 days. All the money raised will be donated to San Diego Youth Community Services  … Details
