A space age 78 foot trimaran, the round the world speed powerboat record holder Earthrace, latterly a New Zealand protest ship is said to have been severely damaged by a Japanese vessel as clashes over Japan’s whaling activities in Antarctic waters continue to escalate.
The Sea Sherperd anti-whaling group’s boat, Ady Gil, formerly known as Earthrace, has been almost three metres cut from its carbon fibre bow by a Japanese security vessel Shonan Maru near Commonwealth Bay earlier today, Wednesday and the New Zealand-registered vessel is in danger of sinking …Â Details & Picture
In light of Ian Schwartz stepping down from his spot on the Sunday pro team, we examine the various pressures of being a BMX pro, and why it’s not exactly crazy to step back, regroup and move on.
In light of Ian Schwartz stepping down from his spot on the Sunday team yesterday (as well as, I’m assuming, his other sponsors, which include Dan’s Comp and Lotek), I thought I might take a moment to write about the various pressures of being a BMX pro … Details
Swiss snowboarder Ursina Haller took victory in a closely fought womenʼs halfpipe final at the OʼNeill Evolution in Davos.Â
“I didnʼt expect to win,†said Ursina. “I was hoping for top five or top three – so I am even more stoked with the win!â€Â
The sun came out for this first day of competition at the OʼNeill Evolution 2010 to highlight the impressive halfpipe riding from the women. “The pipe was really good and the weather worked for us too today. We had a good time,†said Ursina.Â
Her winning run of … Details
BMX Video – “Stress” the movie – Fat and Slim Media Company presents its first movie “Stress”. Thanks to everyone who worked on it, Oleg and Vanka.
