Tahitian powerhouse Michel ‘the spartan’ Bourez has laid claim to his maiden WCT victory via stop two of the ASP …
Quiksilver Pro is LIVE NOW!!!
The opening event of the 2014 ASP Word Tour kick’s off today. Day 1 of the Quiksilver Pro on the …
Mick Fanning Claims Third World Title
Mick Fanning has claimed his third world title at Pipe over the weekend. He secured it in three-to-five metre waves …
ASP Inks ESPN, Facebook and YouTube Deal
The ASP has announced a deal with ESPN, Facebook and YouTube for broadcasting the tour in 2014. It’s a change …
Kelly Slater Says Drug Use In Surfing ‘Rampant’
I know this may come as a shock to some of you but in the weekends Courier Mail, Kelly Slater has given an interview where he says that recreational drug use in surfing is ‘rampant’. The article goes into the ASP talk of testing (and the minimal follow up on that talk) as well …
Kelly (sorry, Ke11y) Slater Wins his Eleventh World Title
He’s done it. The world was waiting, and this morning, in the third round of the Rip Curl Search event, Kelly got through his heat, doing enough to make sure no-one else can catch him this year.
Kelly Slater beats Owen Wright after facing off in their third straight final
By making history with their third straight final against each other, Kelly and Owen Wright’s rivalry is shaping up as one for the ages, and we say that literally: when Kelly won his first world title, Owen was two-years-old.
Adriano beats Taj in Rio, takes No.1 spot, but can’t escape controversy
Brazil’s Adriano de Souza has won the Billabong Rio Pro, beating Taj Burrow, taking the No.1 spot in the world and stamping his country’s name on the ‘contenders’ list.
Carissa Moore wins Beachley Classic, takes world No.1 from Sally Fitz
In what’s shaping up to be a ding dong world title battle, Carissa Moore won the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic at Dee Why, Sydney, today.
Sally Fitzgibbons Wins the Rip Curl Women’s Pro at Bells
Sally Fitzgibbons, the young upstart from the NSW South Coast, has put her stamp all over Bells with her first big win in great surf against fellow new schooler Carissa Moore.
Bells begins
They’re all in town. Torquay was once again filled with the worlds best surfers for the 2011, 50th anniversary Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Torquay.
Quik Pro Rd 2 Results – Rd 3 On Today
Round two of the Quik Pro went down at Snapper yesterday in difficult conditions… Summed up best by Mick Fanning who tweeted “Can’t believe they are running the event in these conditions. Feel sorry for the guys out there“. Brett Simpson got the highest …
Quiksilver Pro At Snapper Is On
Just a quick note to let you know that the Quiksilver Pro is on this morning. Check below the cut for the full press release and head over here for the live webcast.
Slater Wins Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1, Kelly Slater, has taken out the 2010 Rip Curl …
Billabong Pro Tahiti – Day 9
A good day yesterday had everyone in good spirits for another big day of heats. However a lull late in the afternoon had heats being extended. That didn’t mean there wasn’t some excitement. Tour leader Jordy Smith went down to local Tahitian wildcard, Manoa Drollet …
Slater, De Souza and Parko tear the bag at Bells.
This is the second update from Robbie Warden, who is down at Bells keeping on top of things for us! Read more for some shots from the mens yesterday along with a quick wrap. It’s on again today so we’ll have more updates later.
Rip Curl Pro Photos And Update: Steph Gilmore Wins
Robbie Warden is down at Torquay shooting some photos and sending through updates on the Rip Curl Pro for us. Today he caught Steph Gilmore’s win and got some awesome photos. Read more to check it out!
Rip Curl Pro Women’s On, Men’s On Standby
The Rip Curl Pro Women event is on today. The release says it’s happening in “two foot (0.75 metre) surf at Bells Beach with the first heat of Round 3 hitting the water at 8:45am.” The men’s contest is on standby and might happen after the women’s round three. Read more for the full release.
Rip Curl Pro: Womens Event Starts This Morning!
The Rip Curl Pro at Bells kicks off this morning at Bells at 8am. Contest Director Damien Hardman said, “We have clean little waves on offer this morning and we’ll be commencing women’s Round 1 at 8am …” Read more for details.
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Starts Next Week
The Rip Curl Pro at Bells waiting period kicks off next Tuesday (March 30th) and runs till April 10th. This is the last stop on the Australian leg of the ASP Dream Tour and has all the usual crew in attendance. Check below for a full press release and all the round one match ups.
Taj Burrow Wins 2010 Quiksilver Pro
UPDATE: Full press release on Taj’s win now under the cut with rankings, points and details.
The Quiksilver Pro finals just finished and Taj Burrow beat out Jordy Smith for the win. Taj Burrow finished on 15.57, while Jordy came out with 12.56.
Quiksilver Pro – Semis On Standby for 9am Call
The remaining round three match ups from the Roxy Pro have kicked off this morning. The Quiksilver Pro is currently on standby for a 9am call. Read more for details.
Quiksilver Pro Round Four On Today
Round four of the Quiksilver Pro is on right now. Currently in heat one, Adriano de Souza is taking on Adrian Buchan. For full details on the days heats and links to watch live, click ‘read more’.
Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round Three Happening Today!
Round three of the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast is set to kick off this morning! According to the release the swell is at three-to-four foot (1 – 1.5 metre) with the opening heat hitting the water at 7:30am. Read more for details.
Mick Fanning Wins at Rip Curl Pro in Portugal
As Jay reported in the Shoutbox, Mick Fanning beat Bede Durbidge in the finals of the 2009 Rip Curl Pro …
World Title Scenarios Going Into Portugal
ASP sent out a release the other day which lays out the possible scenarios for this years World Title. Going …
Billabong Pro Mundaka Highlights Clip
Simon at Billabong shot me through a highlights clip from the Pro in Mundaka. The comp was won by Brazilian …
ASP Tour Changes Announced
Okay, I’m not as deep in this as I should be but for those that have been following the developments …
Fanning Wins Hurley Pro at Trestles
Just a quick update to let you know Mick Fanning is US$105k richer today after winning the Hurley Pro at …
Billabong Announces ASP Sanctioned Pro Junior In Bali
Photo from Tim Hain/Billabong – Heath Joske (AUS) drops into a perfect Keramas right hander. Billabong’s Bali event has got …
Rabbit Retires
Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew has retired as president of the ASP world tour after 10 years on the job. Rabbit is …
Slats Wins J-Bay and Probably World Title
Slater is the guy on the left…right? I’m not sure if this is even news anymore. When does it stop …