The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing presented by Rockstar Energy Drink makes history today, announcing the Triple Crown – Triple Threat bonus purse that makes this prestigious Hawaiian series the first $1,000,000 stop on the Association of Surfing Professionals Dream Tour. More than 150 surfers from 17 nations have a crack at the loot as the series kicks off this Thursday, November 12, at Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore.
Vans is very proud to announce that the Triple Crown – Triple Threat will award … Details
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It’s time! Now! Well, in a few days. The forecasts are looking excellent for a huge blow this weekend, everyone is very excited about what looks like some record-setting conditions.
There are few days left to fix everything that the rain and a strong north wind broke on the run last weekend — it was insane, most of the inhabitants of Luderitz have never seen weather like that! Unfortunately the north wind was good for destruction, not speed sailing. But it stopped, turned around, and is picking up again from the perfect southerly angle …Â Details
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Three adaptive skiers head up the largest class of inductees to enter the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame since 1984. Jack Benedick, Chris Waddell and Sarah Will are the first adaptive skiers to enter the Hall of Fame since the late Diana Golden was honored in 1997. Joining them are three well-known names from the ski world, Stu Campbell, Doug Coombs and Paul Robbins. Rounding out the class of eight for 2009 are Sepp Kober, the “Father of Southern Skiing†and Ansten Samuelstuen, a holder of three national and four North American titles in ski jumping … Details
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Hurley South Africa and Zigzag surfing magazine are collaborating to raise funds for Heather Clark, the 2008 ISA World Masters and multiple SA surfing champion, who is recovering from life-threatening injuries sustained in a recent motor accident.
Clark, 38, who suffered extensive head, neck and kidney injuries when the car she was driving was snapped in two … Details
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