Australia’s Joel Parkinson defeated Brazil’s Adriano de Souza, 18.83-11.30, today to capture Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast surfing contest at Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia.
The final heat of the opening event in the 2009 ASP World Tour was held in 6- to 8-foot waves.
Parkinson, who won the event in 2002, was fearless from the outset, scoring an 8.83 (out of 10) on his opening ride in challenging conditions that offered churning barrels with massive scoring potential…. Details
Mark your calendars! With 4 months to go, the fifth biennial Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction, presented by Quiksilver Premium, is set to raise the bar on international surf auctions once again when it returns to the Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, on July 17 & 18. Over the past four auctions more than $1,500,000 of the finest vintage surfboards and surf memorbilia have changed hands and over $75,000 has been donated to various charitable causes and foundations.
This year’s auction is already shaping up to be the biggest and best yet…Â Details
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The Santa Cruz Surf Museum received a financial gift that will keep it open until at least June.
The Santa Cruz Surfing Club Preservation Society donated $6,500 to the museum on Tuesday…Â
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