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  • ASP Board of Directors Approves Clearer Pathway to ASP Top 34 Qualification

    (2012-01-25) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) – The ASP Board of Directors has voted to ratify several refinements to the ASP World Tour and ASP World Rankings for the 2012 season. These changes will expand upon the December 2011 decision ... read more

  • ASP Surfers and Board of Directors Vote to Deactivate the Midyear Rotation in 2012

    (2011-12-28) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Wednesday, December 28, 2011) – The ASP Board of Directors has voted to deactivate the midyear rotation in 2012, citing scheduling uncertainties as the primary reason. “This has been an extremely challenging decision for us to make,” Dave ... read more

  • O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz Confirmed for 2012 ASP World Title Series

    (2011-12-22) SANTA CRUZ, California/USA (Thursday, December 22, 2011) – The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz has been confirmed as an elite ASP World Title event for 2012. The world’s best surfers will journey to Northern California next November ... read more

  • Quiksilver Pro New York Cancelled for 2012

    (2011-12-16) LONG BEACH, New York/USA (Friday, December 16, 2011) – Quiksilver and the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) today announced that the Quiksilver Pro New York will not return to the East Coast of the United States as a stop on ... read more

  • Kai Otton And Yadin Nicol Added To Tour As ASP Top 34 Is Finalized For 2012

    (2011-12-12) ASP Top 34 Determined for 2012 BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Monday, December 12, 2011) – With the completion of the 2011 ASP World Tour, the ASP Top 34 have been determined for 2012. This elite group of surfers will contest for ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters Day 2 Wrap Up

    (2011-12-10) Quarterfinalists Decided in Firing Conditions at Billabong Pipe Masters BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Friday, December 9, 2011) – The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons ran for the second consecutive day in firing 10-foot (3-4 metre) Pipeline and today ... read more

  • 2012 ASP Top 34 Announced

    (2011-12-10) BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Saturday, December 10, 2011) – After two historic days at the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons, the final stop on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, the ASP Top 32 surfers have been determined ... read more

  • Kieren Perrow Wins The 2011 Billabong Pipeline Masters

    (2011-12-10) Perrow Wins Billabong Pipe Masters, Florence Takes Vans Triple Crown BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Saturday, December 10, 2011) – Kieren Perrow (AUS), 34, has won his inaugural ASP World Tour event, taking out the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters Day 1 Wrap Up

    (2011-12-09) BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Thursday, December 8, 2011) – The opening day of the Billabong Pipe Masters witnessed historic 10-to-15 foot (4-5 metre) surf at the iconic Hawaiian barrel of the Banzai Pipeline to complete Rounds 1 and 2 of competition ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters Facts And Info Including Round 1 Heat Draw (Updated 12/6)

    (2011-12-05) WHO; The ASP Men's Top 34 plus fourteen wildcards WHEN: December 8-20 WHERE: Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii TIME ZONE: Hawaii is 5 hours behind the US East Coast, and 2 hours behind the US West Coast. That means that 8am ... read more

  • Rip Curl Statement Regarding The Search Event in 2012 & 2013

    (2011-11-18) Rip Curl Pro Search To Research in 2012, Then Return In 2013 It's been the most exciting event on the ASP World Tour Calendar for seven years running. It's crowned three ASP World Champions in the past two ... read more

  • INJURY UPDATE: Pat Gudauskas

    (2011-11-18) SAN CLEMENETE, California/USA (Friday, November 18, 2011) – Patrick Gudauskas (USA), 26, does not hold back. The man is full-throttle every wave – sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. Tahiti, 2010, on the verge of missing the field reduction ... read more

  • 2012 ASP World Tour Schedule Announced

    (2011-11-15) HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, November 15, 2011) – ASP International has released its 2012 World Tour schedule today, outlining the respective ASP World Title, ASP World Junior, ASP World Longboard, ASP Masters, ASP Prime and ASP Star tours for the ... read more

  • Brodie Carr Resigns As ASP CEO

    (2011-11-09) SAN FRANCISCO, California/USA (Wednesday, November 9, 2011) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) announced today that it has accepted the resignation of CEO Brodie Carr, effective December 31 of this year. Mr. Carr has tendered his resignation as CEO ... read more

  • Gabriel Medina Wins The 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search In San Francisco

    (2011-11-07) Gabriel Medina Scalps Second Elite Tour Win at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Monday, November 7, 2011) – Gabriel Medina (BRA), 17, has won the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, defeating Joel Parkinson (AUS ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Secures 11th ASP World Title at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco

    (2011-11-06) OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Sunday, November 6, 2011) – Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has officially claimed a historic 11th ASP World Title today, clinching the year-long pursuit with his advancement in to the Quarterfinals of the Rip Curl Pro Search ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search Day 3 Wrap Up

    (2011-11-06) Slater Secures ASP World Title as Round 4 Completed at Rip Curl Pro Search OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Sunday, November 6, 2011) – The Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco returned to Ocean Beach in peaky three-to-five foot (1.5 ... read more

  • ASP Admits Calculation Error Prematurely Crowned 2011 ASP World Champion

    (2011-11-04) OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Friday, November 4, 2011) – The ASP has admitted that, due to a calculation error within its rankings’ system, the 2011 ASP World Title has yet to be officially decided and that Kelly Slater (USA), 39 ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Claims Historic 11th World Title

    (2011-11-02) Kelly Slater Claims Historic 11th ASP World Title at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Wednesday, November 2, 2011) – Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has claimed a historic 11th ASP World Title today, clinching the year-long ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search Day 2 Wrap Up

    (2011-11-02) Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco Witnesses ASP Title Clinching Amidst Incredible Surfing OCEAN BEACH, California / USA (Wednesday, November 2, 2011) – While Kelly Slater (USA), 39, clinched his unprecedented 11th ASP World Title today by defeating Daniel Ross (AUS), 28 ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Wins Round 1 Heat at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, One Heat Away from 2011 ASP World Title

    (2011-11-01) OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Tuesday, November 1, 2011) – Clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves graced the banks at Ocean Beach today as the world’s best kicked off the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco. Event No ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search Day 1 Wrap Up

    (2011-11-01) Ocean Beach Fires for Opening Day of Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Tuesday, November 1, 2011) – Clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves graced the banks at Ocean Beach today as the world ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search Facts & Info With Round 1 Heat Draw (Updated 10/31)

    (2011-10-28) Every year, we look forward to the Rip Curl Pro search as a breath of fresh life into a tour that hits many of the standard spots year after year. Don't get us wrong - Snapper Rocks, Bells, France, Tahiti ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Eyes 11th ASP World Title at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco

    (2011-10-27) OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Friday, October 28, 2011) – The Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, Event No. 10 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, will bring the world’s best surfers to Northern California for the ... read more

  • Dillon Perillo And Dean Brady Added As Wildcards For the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search

    (2011-10-25) After spending nearly every waking minute for 6 months Searching the Indonesia Archipelago last year for Rip Curl’s thoroughly documented Tip-to-Tip Search project, Dillon Perillo and Dean Brady find themselves paired up again…this time to take on the ... read more

  • Rip Curl's Neil Ridgeway On The Search In San Francisco

    (2011-10-23) Hello surfers and surfing fans alike, Welcome to the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco. A truly great city for a truly great contest. Following on from many "Ultimate Search Moments" in more remote locations like Reunion Island, Mexico, Chile ... read more

  • Adriano De Souza Wins The 2011 Rip Curl Pro Portugal

    (2011-10-18) Adriano de Souza Claims Rip Curl Pro Portugal Over Kelly Slater at Picturesque Supertubos SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Tuesday, October 18, 2011) – Adriano de Souza (BRA), 24, has taken out the Rip Curl Pro Portugal over Kelly Slater (USA), 39, in ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 2 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-17) ASP Top 34 Thread Perfect Supertubos at Rip Curl Pro Portugal SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Monday, October 17, 2011) – The Rip Curl Pro Portugal stormed through 21 heats of competition today as the primary site of Supertubos delivered flawless six-to-eight foot ... read more

  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Portugal Day 1 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-16) Supertubos Ignites World’s Best for Round 1 Rip Curl Pro Portugal SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Sunday, October 16, 2011) – Clean four-to-six foot plus (1.5 – 2 metre) left and right barrels graced the primary site of Supertubos this afternoon as ... read more

  • Gabriel Medina Wins The 2011 Quiksilver Pro France

    (2011-10-12) Gabriel Medina Claims Maiden Elite ASP Tour Victory at Quiksilver Pro France LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Wednesday, October 12, 2011) – Gabriel Medina (BRA), 17, newcomer to the elite ASP Top 34 after September’s rotation, has secured his inaugural ASP ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Day 4 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-11) Quarterfinalists Determined at Quiksilver Pro France LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Tuesday, October 11, 2011) – After surviving this morning’s five-hour fog delay, the Quiksilver Pro France resumed in clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) conditions at La Graviere, completing ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Day 3 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-09) World’s Best Light Up La Graviere as Final 12 Decided at Quiksilver Pro France LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Sunday, October 9, 2011) – Clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves graced the banks at La Graviere today as the ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Day 2 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-06) Quiksilver Pro France Completes Five Round 2 Heats Before Onshore Winds Hit LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Thursday, October 6, 2011) – The Quiksilver Pro France completed Heats 4 through 8 of Round 2 this morning in shifting four-to-six (1.5 – 2 ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Day 1 Wrap Up

    (2011-10-05) Barrels, Blasts and Upsets as Quiksilver Pro France Commences Competition LA GRAVIERE, Hossegor/France (Wednesday, October 5, 2011) – La Graviere delivered heaving three-to-fight foot (1 – 1.5 metre) lefts and rights today for opening day of competition at the Quiksilver ... read more

  • Womens 2012 ASP Top 17 Confirmed

    (2011-10-01) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, September 29, 2011) – With the completion of the final stop on the 2011 ASP Women’s Star Series, the ASP 6-Star Billabong Girls Azores Islands Pro, the elite ASP Top 17 have officially been confirmed for ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Facts And Info (Updated 10/3 with Round 1 Heat Draw)

    (2011-09-25) The Quiksilver Pro France has long been the event that many competitors find extremely difficult to plan for. The event can experience some of the heaviest beachbreak barrels available on tour and can also throw the competitors headfirst into some ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Wins The 2011 Hurley Pro at Trestles

    (2011-09-21) Slater Defeats Wright in Historic Final to Win Hurley Pro at Trestles, Strengthens ASP Ratings’ Lead LOWER TRESTLES, California/USA (Wednesday, September 21, 2011) – Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has won his fifth Hurley Pro at Trestles title, defeating Owen Wright ... read more

  • 2011 Hurley Pro At Trestles Day 3 Wrap-Up

    (2011-09-20) ASP World Title Race Heats Up at Hurley Pro at Trestles LOWER TRESTLES, California / USA (Tuesday, September 20, 2011) – The Hurley Pro at Trestles returned to Lowers for the third consecutive day and saw the world’s best surfers put ... read more

  • 2011 Hurley Pro At Trestles Day 2 Wrap-Up

    (2011-09-19) Next Generation Lights Up Lowers in Round 2 of Hurley Pro at Trestles LOWER TRESTLES, California / USA (Monday, September 19, 2011) – The Hurley Pro at Trestles, Event No. 7 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title Series, recommenced in ... read more

  • Dane Reynolds And Jordy Smith Withdraw From 2011 Hurley Pro At Trestles

    (2011-09-18) LOWER TRESTLES, California/USA (Saturday, September 17, 2011) – Dane Reynolds (USA), 26, and Jordy Smith (ZAF), 23, have withdrawn from the Hurley Pro at Trestles, Event No. 7 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title seasons, citing rib injuries ... read more

  • 2011 Hurley Pro At Trestles Day 1 Wrap-Up

    (2011-09-18) LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, CA (Sunday, September 18, 2011) – The opening day of the 2011 Hurley Pro at Trestles saw the world’s best surfers tear into high-performance two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the iconic pointbreak of Lower Trestles ... read more

  • Slater and Wright Bring ASP World Title Battle to Hurley Pro at Trestles

    (2011-09-14) LOWER TRESTLES, California/USA (Wednesday, September 14, 2011) – The Hurley Pro at Trestles, Event No. 7 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, is set to commence this weekend with the world’s best surfers descending upon the ... read more

  • 2011 Hurley Pro at Trestles Facts, Infor And Round 1 Heat Draw (Updated 9/17)

    (2011-09-14) The Hurley Pro is the first stop on the 2011 ASP World Tour after the mid year re-seeding. New surfers joining the tour full-time include Gabriel Medina, Miguel Pupo, John Florence, and Travis Logie. This will be the first time ... read more

  • New ASP Top 34 Determined After Midyear Rotation (Updated 9/12)

    (2011-09-10) UPDATED 9/12 LOWER TRESTLES, California/USA (Monday, September 12, 2011) – Yadin Nicol (AUS), 25, has relinquished his spot on the new ASP Top 34 (having qualified for the September rotation), citing a broken right fibula sustained in Japan while ... read more

  • Owen Wright Wins The 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York

    (2011-09-09) LONG BEACH, Long Island/New York (Friday, September 9, 2011) – Owen Wright (AUS), 21, has claimed his maiden ASP Dream Tour victory, taking out the inaugural Quiksilver Pro New York over Kelly Slater (USA), 39, to earn the historic US ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York Fantasy Surfer Points Breakdown

    (2011-09-09) Below are the final individual surfer scores for the 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York: 36 Dane Reynolds* - 36 points - *Withdrew from event after start of Round 1 35 Balaram Stack - 37 points 34 Daniel Ross - 38 points 33 Gabe Kling ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York; Day 3 Wrap Up

    (2011-09-08) Quarterfinalists Decided for Quiksilver Pro New York in Pumping Long Beach LONG BEACH, LONG ISLAND / New York (Thursday, September 8, 2011) – The world’s best surfers tore through a marathon day of competition with some incredible performances at the Quiksilver ... read more

  • Bobby Martinez Disqualified from ASP Competition in New York

    (2011-09-07) LONG BEACH, New York/USA (Wednesday, September 7, 2011) – Bobby Martinez (USA), 29, has been disqualified from the ASP World Title competition in New York. What follows is the correspondence between the ASP Rules and Disciplinary Committee and Bobby Martinez ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York; Day 2 Wrap Up

    (2011-09-07) Top Seeds Dominate Day 2 of Quiksilver Pro New York LONG BEACH, Long Island/New York (Wednesday, September 7, 2011) – The Quiksilver Pro New York continued for the second consecutive day at Long Beach in Long Island, New York and ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York; Day 1 Wrap Up

    (2011-09-06) Kerr Dominates Long Beach Ramps in Round 1 of Quiksilver Pro New York LONG BEACH, Long Island/New York (Tuesday, September 6, 2011) – The opening day of the inaugural Quiksilver Pro New York saw the world’s best surfers dig ... read more

  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York Facts And Info (Updated 9/4 With NEW Round 1 Heat Draw)

    (2011-09-01) **WILDCARDS / INJURIES: As of today (9/4) Dusty Payne and Jordy Smith have OFFICIALLY withdrawn from the event. They have been replaced in the draw by Cory Lopez and Travis Logie respectively. Other surfers to keep an eye out for ... read more

  • UPDATE: Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Contest Will Run: Update from Long Beach

    (2011-08-30) LONG BEACH, New York / USA (Tuesday, August 30, 2011) - An important update from Long Beach — Quiksilver is working closely with the City of Long Beach to preserve the heart of the ASP World Tour surf contest scheduled to start on ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o Fantasy Surfer Points Breakdown

    (2011-08-29) Below are the Fantasy Surfer point totals for the 2011 Billabong Pro Tahiti. 36 Heiarii Williams - 36 points 35 Adam Melling - 37 points 34 Kieren Perrow - 38 points 33 Patrick Gudauskas - 39 points 32 Gabe Kling - 40 points 31 Bede ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Wins The 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o

    (2011-08-29) TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Monday, August 29, 2011) – Kelly Slater (USA), 39, reigning 10-time ASP World Champion, has claimed the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui over Owen Wright (AUS), 21, in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o; Day 3 Wrap-Up

    (2011-08-28) Billabong Pro Tahiti Determines Quarterfinalists in Epic Conditions at Teahupo’o TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Sunday, August 28, 2011) – With pristine eight-to-10 foot (2.5 – 3 metre) barrels detonating across the reef at Teahupo’o, the Billabong Pro Tahiti ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o; Day 2 Wrap-Up

    (2011-08-27) World’s Best Tackle Monstrous Teahupo’o at Billabong Pro Tahiti, Swell Continues to Build TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Friday, August 26, 2011) – The world’s best surfers tackled solid six-to-eight foot plus (2 – 2.5 metre plus) waves ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o; Day 1 Wrap-Up

    (2011-08-20) TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Saturday, August 20, 2011) – Round 1 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui was completed today in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 – 2 metre) waves at Teahupo’o. Event No. 5 of ... read more

  • Pumping Teahupo’o Forecast as ASP Battleground for Billabong Pro Tahiti

    (2011-08-18) TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Thursday, August 18, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui will commence this Saturday, August 20, 2011, and with swell models projecting significant activity for the region, this year’s event is ... read more

  • Draw Finalized for Billabong Pro Tahiti, Reynolds Out, Lopez In – Swell Models Looking Solid

    (2011-08-16) TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Monday, August 15, 2011) – With the completion of the Air Tahiti VonZipper Trials yesterday, the final two wildcard positions for the Billabong Pro Tahiti were decided with Brazilian Ricardo Dos Santos (Guarda Do Embau, BRA) and ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o Facts And Info (Updated 8/19)

    (2011-08-16) **WILDCARDS / INJURIES: As of today (8/19) Dane Reynolds has officially withdrawn from the event. No reason was given. Cory Lopez will replace him in the draw. Bobby Martinez has also announced that he too will not compete in Tahiti ... read more

  • Final Two Wildcards Decided For 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupo'o

    (2011-08-15) Sunday, August 14th, 2011): The final two wildcard positions in event #5 on the Association of Surfing Professionals Men's World Tour, the Billabong Pro, have been decided today with Brazilian Ricardo Dos Santos (Guarda Do Embau, BRA) and local ... read more

  • ASP Top 34 Prepare for Swell-Active Waiting Period at Billabong Pro Tahiti

    (2011-08-15) TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Monday, August 15, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti, Event No. 5 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, is set to commence this Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Tahiti’s world-famous lefthander at the ... read more

  • Balaram Stack Announced As Wildcard for 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York

    (2011-07-27) LONG ISLAND, New York/USA (Wednesday, July 27, 2011) – With less than six weeks to commencement, preparation for the upcoming $1million Quiksilver Pro New York supported by vitaminwater, September 1-15, is hitting fever pitch. The Quiksilver Pro New York supported ... read more

  • Volcom and ASP Bring the World’s Best Surfers Back to Fiji in 2012 and Beyond

    (2011-07-25) CLOUDBREAK, Tavarua/Fiji (Monday, July 25, 2011) – ASP International and Volcom are pleased to announce the return of the world’s best surfers to one of the most perfect waves on the planet with the confirmation of the Volcom Fiji ... read more

  • Jordy Smith Wins The 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay

    (2011-07-24) Smith Goes Back-to-Back at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Parkinson Leads ASP World Title Race JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Sunday, July 24, 2011) – Jordy Smith (ZAF), 23, has taken out the 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in a hard-fought Final over ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Fantasy Surfer Points Breakdown

    (2011-07-24) Below are the final Fantasy Surfer points rankings for the 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay; completed on July 24th. You'll notice that Kelly Slater and Bobby Martinez have been given 36th and 35th place respectively even though they did not ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay; Day 4 Wrap-Up

    (2011-07-23) Quarterfinalists Decided After Epic Day of Surfing at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 23, 2011) – The world’s best surfers put on a high-performance clinic today in pumping six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 metre) surf ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay; Day 3 Wrap-Up

    (2011-07-21) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Thursday, July 21, 2011) – Round 2 of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay was completed this morning in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) surf at South Africa’s famed righthander before conditions deteriorated this afternoon, prompting event ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay; Day 2 Wrap-Up

    (2011-07-18) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Monday, July 18, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay recommenced today with the first six heats of Round 2 taking advantage of an unexpected clean pulse through the iconic pointbreak. Event No. 4 of 11 on ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay; Day 1 Wrap-Up

    (2011-07-15) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Friday, July 15, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay got underway today with Round 1 completed in rippable three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at South Africa’s iconic pointbreak. Event No. 4 of 11 on the ... read more

  • Shaun Payne wins VonZipper Superheat and wildcard into Billabong Pro J-Bay

    (2011-07-14) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Thursday, July 14, 2011) - Jeffreys Bay local Shaun Payne from nearby St Francis Bay earned a coveted wildcard into the R3 million Billabong Pro J-Bay by defeating a world-class quartet of up-and-coming junior surf stars in ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 5

    (2011-07-13) Webisode 5: Beyond Pepper Street – Behind the scenes of the Billabong Pro J-Bay from Billabong USA on Vimeo. read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Facts And Info (Updated 7/14/11)

    (2011-07-12) BREAKING NEWS: As of this morning (7/12) Dane Reynolds has officially withdrawn from the event. No reason was given. Cory Lopez will replace him in the draw. Also, Kelly Slater has indicated via his Twitter feed that he may ... read more

  • Cory Lopez in for Dane Reynolds at 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

    (2011-07-12) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Tuesday, July 12, 2011) – Cory Lopez (USA), 34, current ASP World No. 38, has gained entry into the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Stop No. 4 of 11 on the ASP World Title season, with the withdrawal ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 4

    (2011-07-12) Webisode 04 - Local Hopeful Jordy Smith Ready to Defend his Title from Billabong USA on Vimeo. read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 3

    (2011-07-09) Webisode 03 - Joel Parkinson talks about what J-Bay means to him from Billabong USA on Vimeo. read more

  • Adriano de Souza Leads ASP Top 34 into Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

    (2011-07-09) JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 9, 2011) – After nearly seven weeks since the last stop in Brazil, the ASP World Title season is poised to reignite with the upcoming Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay from July 14 – 24, 2011. Event ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 2

    (2011-07-07) Webisode 02 - What It Means to Win the Billabong Pro J-Bay from Billabong USA on Vimeo. read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 1

    (2011-07-06) Webisode 01 - All Eyes Focused on Jeffreys Bay and the Billabong Pro from Billabong USA on Vimeo. read more

  • Adriano De Souza Wins The 2011 Billabong Rio Pro

    (2011-05-20) BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Friday, May 20, 2011) – Adriano de Souza (BRA), 24, has won the Billabong Rio Pro over Taj Burrow (AUS), 32, in tricky two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Barra Da Tijuca and the ... read more

  • Massive Upsets and Big Scores Unfold for Rounds 3 and 4 of Billabong Rio Pro

    (2011-05-19) BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Thursday, May 19, 2011) – The Billabong Rio Pro returned to the beachbreak of Barra Da Tijuca after two days at the lefthander of Arpoador and saw massive upsets unfold among the event’s ... read more

  • Billabong Rio Pro Returns to Arpoador to See Top Scores in Round 2

    (2011-05-18) ARPOADOR, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Wednesday, May 18, 2011) – The Billabong Rio Pro returned to Arpoador for the second consecutive day and saw top talent including C.J. Hobgood (USA), 39, and Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, earn the highest scores ... read more

  • World’s Best Surfers Ignite Aproador to Complete Round 1 of Billabong Rio Pro

    (2011-05-17) APROADOR, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil (Tuesday, May 17, 2011) – After a week of lay-days, the world’s best surfers tore into consistently changing conditions at the lefthand pointbreak of Aproador to complete Round 1 of the Billabong Rio Pro. Stop ... read more

  • Billabong Rio Pro Commences Wednesday

    (2011-05-10) BARRA DA TAJUCA, Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil (Tuesday, May 10, 2011) – The waiting period for the Billabong Rio Pro begins tomorrow, May 11 and with a promising swell expected to ignite the beach breaks of Brazil there is a good ... read more

  • 2011 Billabong Pro Rio Facts And Info (Updated 5/10)

    (2011-05-08) WHO: The men's ASP Top 34, plus 2 wildcards, & The Women's ASP Top 17, plus one wildcard WHEN: Wednesday, May 11th through Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 WHERE: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil TIME ZONE: Rio is 1 hour ahead ... read more

  • Peterson Crisanto wins wildcard into Billabong Rio Pro

    (2011-05-05) Peterson Crisanto, the latest representative of Brazil's new generation, was announced as the wildcard for the Billabong Rio Pro 2011. Petersinho, as he is know in his home country, is an aerial specialist and definitely has a full bag ... read more

  • Sally Fitzgibbons Takes Back-To-Back Wins at Subaru Pro in New Zealand

    (2011-04-30) TARANAKI, New Plymouth/New Zealand (Saturday, April 30, 2011) – Sally Fitzgibbons, (AUS), 20, has well and truly shaken the proverbial ‘runner-up-monkey’ off her back, taking her second consecutive elite tour victory, winning the ASP Subaru Pro TSB Bank Women’s ... read more

  • ASP Top 17 Gear Up for 2011 TSB Bank Women’s Surf Festival

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  • Parkinson Takes Down Fanning to Claim Golden Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2011-04-23) BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Sunday, April 24, 2011) – Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over compatriot and former two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 29, in an electric ... read more

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  • Joel Parkinson Leads ASP Top Stars in Assault on Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Round 1

    (2011-04-20) BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Wednesday, April 20, 2011) – Today marks the commencement of the 50th Anniversary of competition surfing at Bells Beach as Round 1 of the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells presented by Ford Ranger got underway in clean ... read more

  • Slater, Fanning and Burrow Eye Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach for 2011 ASP World Title Campaigns

    (2011-04-11) BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, April 12, 2011) – With just one week remaining before the recommencement of the 2011 ASP World Title season, the world’s best surfers are gearing up for a gladiatorial clash in the iconic Victorian amphitheatre ... read more

  • Dane Reynolds Withdraws from 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2011-04-11) HUNTINGTON BEACH, California / USA (Monday, April 11, 2011) – Dane Reynolds (USA), 25, a leading force in the world of progressive surfing and No. 4 on last year’s ASP World Title Rankings, suffered a knee injury prior to the Billabong ... read more

  • Gabriel Medina And Bethany Hamilton Announced As Wildcards For the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2011-04-06) COSTA MESA, California / USA (Wednesday, April 6, 2011) - Rip Curl is proud to welcome their two young superstars, Gabriel Medina (BRA) and Bethany Hamilton (HAW), to compete as wildcards in the 2011 Rip Curl Pro presented by FORD Bells Beach ... read more

  • Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Readies for Golden 50-Year Celebration

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  • 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Facts And Info (updated 4/19)

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  • Dane Reynolds Donates 100% of Summer Teeth Sales Plus Matches for Japan Relief

    (2011-03-15) VENTURA, California/USA (Tuesday, March 16, 2011) – The hearts and sympathies of the ASP family are going to our friends overseas in Japan right now and several of the world’s best surfers are doing their part to help those ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Wins The 2011 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

    (2011-03-09) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, March 9, 2011) – Reigning 10-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has secured his 46th elite tour win today, defeating defending event champion Taj Burrow (AUS), 32, to claim the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast ... read more

  • Quarterfinalists Set at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, Stage Set for Electric Finale Tomorrow

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  • High-Flying Day at Snapper Rocks for Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast

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  • World’s Best Surfers Battle Tricky Snapper Rocks for Round 2 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • World’s Best Surfers Tear into Opening Day at Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast

    (2011-02-26) GOLD COAST, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, February 26, 2011) – The 2011 ASP World Title season commenced today with the world’s best surfers battling one another in rippable two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks for ... read more

  • Jeremy Flores Injured, Withdraws from Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • Fantasy Surfer's New Mens Point Structure For 2011

    (2011-02-23) FINALISTS: 1st - 200 points 2nd - 175 points --------- SURFERS LOSING IN SEMIFINALS 3rd - 151 4th - 150 --------- SURFERS LOSING IN QUARTERFINALS 5th - 128 points 6th - 127 points 7th - 126 points 8th - 125 points --------- SURFERS LOSING IN ROUND 5 9th - 103 points 10th ... read more

  • Get Ready For The 2011 Fantasy Surfer Season - Update Your Web Browser

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  • 10-Time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater Headlines Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • ASP Rules & Disciplinary Committee Holds Initial Meeting Regarding Flores/Garcia Incident

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  • 2011 Quiksilver Pro And Roxy Pro Gold Coast Facts And Info (Updated 2/25 with Round 1 Heat Draw)

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  • World’s Best Surfers Prepare for ASP Season-Opening Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • Super-Grom Matt Banting Awarded Quiksilver Pro Wildcard, 2003 Event Winner Dean Morrison to Battle Trials

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  • Slater Wins Third Laureus World Action Sports Award

    (2011-02-08) ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Tuesday, February 8, 2011) – Freshly crowned 10-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 38, has been awarded his third Laureus World Action Sports Award, recognizing Slater’s accomplishments alongside Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal and ... read more

  • ASP International & Quiksilver Announce $1 Million Quiksilver Pro New York

    (2011-01-26) HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Wednesday, January 26, 2011) – Quiksilver and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) today announced the Quiksilver Pro New York, set to take place on Long Island’s Long Beach from September 4-15. The Quiksilver Pro New ... read more

  • 2011 Men's World Tour Schedule (Updated 1/26/11)

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  • ASP Mens Top 34 Set For 2011

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  • Fantasy Surfer Point Totals For the 2010 Billabong Pipe Masters

    (2010-12-16) FANTASY SURFER FINAL RESULTS: 48 - Bruce Irons - 0 points 47 - Travis Logie - 0 points 46 - Clay Marzo - 0 points 45 - Kalani Chapman - 0 points 44 - Roy Powers - 0 points 43 - Luke Stedman - 0 points 42 - Joel Centeio - 0 points 41 ... read more

  • Jeremy Flores Wins The 2010 Billabong Pipe Masters

    (2010-12-16) PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Thursday, December 16, 2010) – Jeremy Flores (FRA), 22, into his fourth season on the elite ASP World Tour, has claimed his first ASP Dream Tour win, besting veteran Hellman Kieren Perrow (AUS), 33, to take out the ... read more

  • 2010 Billabong Pipe Masters: Day 2 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pipe Masters: Day 1 Wrap-Up

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  • Irons Family Releases Official Statement, ASP Completes Preliminary Medical Review

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  • ASP Announces Proposed 2011 World Tour Dates And Locations (Updated 11/23)

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  • ASP World Masters Championships Returns in 2011

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  • 2010 Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico: Day 3 Wrap-Up

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  • Kelly Slater Clinches His Historic 10th World Title

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  • 2010 Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico: Day 1 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Rip Curl Search Puerto Rico Facts And Info (Updated 10/29)

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  • 2010 Rip Curl Search Preview

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  • 2010 Mens World Title Race Over?

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  • Fantasy Surfer Point Totals For the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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  • 2010 Rip Curl Pro Portugal Preview

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  • Mick Fanning Wins The 2010 Quiksilver Pro France

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  • 2010 Quiksilver Pro France: Day 4 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Quiksilver Pro France - Waiting Period Day 4 (9/28): Lay Day Called

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  • 2010 Quiksilver Pro France Preview

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  • 2010 Quiksilver Pro France Facts And Info (Updated 9/20)

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  • Kelly Slater Wins The 2010 Hurley Pro Trestles

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  • 2010 Hurley Pro Trestles Day 3 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Hurley Pro Trestles Day 2 Wrap-Up

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  • Video: Mick Fanning Checks In After Round 1 At The 2010 Hurley Pro Trestles

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  • 2010 Hurley Pro Trestles Day 1 Wrap-Up

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Gabe Kling

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  • 2010 Hurley Pro At Trestles Facts And Info (Updated 9/9)

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  • 2010 Hurley Pro At Trestles Preview

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  • Fantasy Surfer Announcement Regarding Teams After Tahiti

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  • Hurley Pro Trestles Prepares for ASP Top 34, New Competition Format and Promising Swell

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  • Tom Whitaker: Second Life

    (2010-09-06) SYDNEY, New South Wales/Australia (Tuesday, September 7, 2010) – Tom Whitaker (AUS), 30, a veteran of the elite ASP World Tour of eight years, will return to competition for the next several events as the first replacement surfer for injured ... read more

  • Andy Irons Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti

    (2010-09-03) Andy Irons Wins Billabong Pro Tahiti, Slater Moves to ASP World No. 2 TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Friday, September 3, 2010) – Andy Irons (HAW), 32, past three-time ASP World Champion, has won the Billabong Pro Tahiti, besting C.J. Hobgood (USA ... read more

  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 11 (9/2): Lay Day Called

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  • ASP Wildcard Committee Determines Surfer Wildcards for Remainder of 2010 Season

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 3 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 2 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Day 1 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 7 (8/29): Lay Day Called

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 6 (8/28): Lay Day Called

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 4 (8/26): Lay Day Called

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 2 (8/24): Lay Day Called

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti - Waiting Period Day 1 (8/23): Lay Day Called

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  • VIDEO: Classic Moments From The Billabong Pro Tahiti

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti Round 1 Heat Draw (updated 8/21)

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  • VIDEO: 2010 Air Tahiti / Von Zipper Trials

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  • Billabong Pro Tahiti Facts And Info (Updated 8/21)

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  • ASP Top 45 Prepare for the Heaviest Billabong Pro Teahupoo in History

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Dean Morrison

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  • Shea's Take

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Webisode 3

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  • How The ASP's New Format Will Work

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Webisode 2

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti: Webisode 1

    (2010-08-09) read more

  • Fantasy Surfer Announcement Regarding New Format For Hurley Pro Trestles And Beyond

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  • Who's In And Out For The 2010 Mid-Year Cutoff After Tahiti

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Billabong Pro Winner Jordy Smith

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  • Fantasy Surfer Results For The 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay

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  • Jordy Smith Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 3 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 2 Wrap-Up

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Shea's Take On Round 1

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay: Day 1 Wrap-Up

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  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 7

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Round 1 Heat Draw (Updated 7/13)

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  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 6

    (2010-07-13) read more

  • Joel Parkinson Injures Foot, Withdraws From J-Bay

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Jordy Smith

    (2010-07-09) You're currently sitting second on the ASP ratings coming into J-Bay, how are you feeling? This year I feel a lot more relaxed coming into the J-Bay. What do you think of the new judging criteria and the one ... read more

  • Dean Morrison Assaulted

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  • Fantasy Surfer J-Bay Preview

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  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 5

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  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 4

    (2010-06-25) read more

  • Michel's Blog: The Spartan Speaks about the Tour, his Training and his Goals

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  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 3

    (2010-06-24) read more

  • Video: 2010 Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisode 2

    (2010-06-18) read more

  • Video: Billabong Pro J-Bay Just A Few Weeks Away

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  • Shea's Picks: Top 45 Breakdown

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  • Groundswell's Call: Performers And Pretenders

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  • Jadson Andre Wins The 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 3

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 2

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  • 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina: Day 1

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  • InSurfNews: Getting There - Brazil

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Luke Stedman

    (2010-04-23) After a year off for the most part - how does it feel to be back on tour full time again? Last year was one of the most difficult of my life. I went through several injuries that kept me out ... read more

  • Bede's Blog: Bells Requiem and Viva Brasil

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  • Heat Draw And Info For The 2010 Billabong Santa Catarina Pro

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  • Shea Lopez's Brazil Picks

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  • Groundswell's Hot Picks For The 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

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  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Kai Otton

    (2010-04-20) What's your game plan for Brazil after a 5th and a 17th in the first two events? Are you feeling any added pressure for the upcoming drop in surfers from 45 to 32? I'm not feeling any pressure ... read more

  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Kekoa Bacalso

    (2010-04-19) The men's Brazil event is just a few short days away. Top 45 surfers from around the world are prepping for an event that for the most part has a history of being unpredictable. One year, competitors are grovelling ... read more

  • Brazil Facts And Tips From Surfer X

    (2010-04-19) Back for a second event, Surfer X gives us the lowdown on tour headed into the Brazil event: Bells proved once again to be a testing event for both competitors and Fantasy players alike with all the different locations used ... read more

  • Shea Lopez's Brazil Preview

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  • Carissa Moore Wins The 2010 TSB Bank Women's Surf Festival

    (2010-04-16) FITZROY, Taranaki/New Zealand (Friday, April 16, 2010) - Carissa Moore (HAW), 17, 2010 ASP Women's World Tour rookie, has claimed the 2010 TSB Bank Women's Surf Festival over Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 19, in pumping offshore barrels at Fitzroy ... read more

  • 2010 ASP World Tour and the Future

    (2010-04-14) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, April 14, 2010) - With two events done and dusted on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the dynamic transitions instituted this season are starting to take shape. The unified organization, dubbed the "ASP World Rankings", will soon ... read more

  • Kelly Slater Wins 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2010-04-09) JOHANNA BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Friday, April 9, 2010) - Kelly Slater (USA), 38, former nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS title over reigning two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 28 ... read more

  • Burrow, Smith and Fanning Light Up Winkipop for Rip Curl Pro Rounds 3 and 4

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  • World's Best Flare at Thirteenth Beach for Rip Curl Pro Round 2

    (2010-04-06) THIRTEENTH BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, April 6, 2010) - Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS was completed today as event organizers relocated to nearby Thirteenth Beach to take advantage of the available swell on offer ... read more

  • Fred Patacchia Speaks His Mind

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  • Round 1 Wrap Up With Surfer's Sean Doherty

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  • FANTASY SURFER ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TEAMS AND THE WEBSITE

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  • Andy Irons Back in Form at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Round 1

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  • Top Seeds Flawless in Challenging Conditions at Rip Curl Women's Pro Round 3

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  • 2010 Fantasy Surfer Grand Prize Announced

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  • What Is Dane Reynolds Riding At Bells?

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  • Round 1 Heat Draw For The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (UPDATED 3/31)

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  • Fantasy Surfer Strategy With Damien Hobgood

    (2010-03-30) When we hit up Damien Hobgood for an interview request prior to Bells, we expected to hear back with the standard quotes like "Bells is a great event filled with traditon", or "I always love going there to meet the ... read more

  • Joel Parkinson Interview

    (2010-03-30) Interview by Sean Doherty Happy with how you surfed at Snapper? Yeah I was. I thought it was unlucky that I got Dane Reynolds in that kind of form. All in all though I thought I was in pretty good ... read more

  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Mick Fanning

    (2010-03-29) After a 9th at Snapper, how do you bounce back into form? Anything special to shake off a tough loss? I actually felt like I was in form, I just had one of those heats where I couldn't find ... read more

  • Hedges Lays Down Gauntlet on Opening Day Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach

    (2010-03-29) BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Tuesday, March 30, 2010) - The opening two rounds of the Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by Ford Fiesta were completed today in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves breaking through the "Rincon" section of the ... read more

  • Fantasy Surfer Interview With Taylor Knox

    (2010-03-28) Californian Taylor Knox has been travelling to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach longer than almost any surfer currently on the ASP World Tour. Fantasy Surfer checked in with him to get his perspective on the upcoming Bells event ... read more

  • Clash Of The Icons Set For Bells Beach

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  • Bede's Blog: One Down, Nine to Go

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  • Bells Facts And Tips From Surfer X

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  • Important Info And Links For The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2010-03-24) Throughout the lead-up to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, we'll be posting info and links on this page that will give you all the latest for the event. The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Snickers is ... read more

  • Groundswell's Hot Picks For The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2010-03-24) With the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach just around the corner, we're going to change things up just a little for our Hot list. We'll be looking at 3 surfers for each price category that can help ... read more

  • Scene Set for High-Performance Shootout at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

    (2010-03-24) BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Thursday, March 25, 2010) - With less than a week remaining until the commencement of the waiting period for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS, the greatest assemblage of surfing talent in history has ... read more

  • Mick Fanning And ASP Release Statements Regarding Interview Comments

    (2010-03-23) Mick Fanning Releases Statement Regarding December Incident COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Monday, March 22, 2010) - Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, reigning two-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 5, has issued a statement regarding a situation that occurred in Hawaii ... read more

  • Shea Lopez's Bells Preview

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  • InSurfNews: On The Road To Margarets

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  • Sunny Garcia Steps Up At 6-Star Drug Aware Pro

    (2010-03-15) MARGARET RIVER, West Australia (Monday, March 15, 2010) - Hawaii's Sunny Garcia provided most of the spectator excitement on the opening day of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) six-star Prime rated Drug Aware Pro presented by Rusty at Margaret ... read more

  • Owen Wright Defies Gravity to Win the Boost SurfSho

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  • Taj Burrow Wins The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

    (2010-03-05) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Friday, March 5, 2010) - Taj Burrow (AUS), 31 has taken out the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover over Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, in rippable two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks. The ... read more

  • Champions Fall as Dane Reynolds Detonates at Quiksilver Pro Quarterfinals

    (2010-03-04) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, March 4, 2010) - Pumping three-to-five foot (1 - 1.5 metre) pulsed down the point at Snapper Rocks today, setting the stage for the world's best surfers to unleash upon the warm-water walls at the ... read more

  • World's Best Light Up Snapper Rocks for Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round 3‏

    (2010-03-03) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, March 3, 2010) – With pumping three-to-five foot (1 – 2 metre) waves running down the point at Snapper Rocks today, Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover went off in front ... read more

  • InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Round 2.5 With Jake Patterson

    (2010-03-03) Insurfnews.com - Quiksilver Pro Round 2.5 from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.The second half of Round Two of the Quiksilver Pro was a bit of a damper, literally. While hiding out from the rain in the competitors area, we ... read more

  • Thoroughbreds and New Bloods Mix Up Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round 2‏

    (2010-03-02) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Tuesday, March 2, 2010) – Pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) righthanders raced down the point at Snapper Rocks today, bearing witness to the concluding eight Round 2 heats of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land ... read more

  • Mega Talents Smith and Reynolds Find Form at Quiksilver Pro Round 2

    (2010-03-01) SNAPPER ROCKS, Queensland/Australia (Monday, March 1, 2010) - The opening eight heats of the elimination, man-on-man Round 2 at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover were completed this afternoon in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) barrelling righthanders ... read more

  • InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Day 2 Video

    (2010-03-01) After watching the waves deteriorate this morning through the first round of the Roxy Pro, it seemed like the call to have the men's 2nd Round was more than a gamble. But, I guess the ASP hasn't run ... read more

  • ASP Top Seeds Dominate Day 1 of Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks

    (2010-02-27) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, February 27, 2010) ' Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover was completed today in pulsing two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks on Australia's Gold Coast. The opening event ... read more

  • InSurfNews: Quiksilver Pro Day 1 Video

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  • Tips For Building Your Team With Shea Lopez

    (2010-02-24) Shea Lopez When picking your surfers it's important to think about the heat draw and seeding. Surfers seeded 17-22 are usually a good value and very talented. However in the first round they will face a top 5 surfer ... read more

  • ASP Launches iPhone App for World's Best Surfing LIVE Wherever You Go

    (2010-02-24) COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Wednesday, February 24, 2010) ' ASP International iPhone application, ASPtogo, is now available for download online, putting the worlds best surfing in your pocket wherever you may roam. The ASPtogo application gives the user live scores, heat results ... read more

  • Hot Picks For The 2010 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • Slater Ready For Gold Coast, Wildcards Announced

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  • Tiago Pires Interview

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  • Fanning and Parkinson Lead Top 45 Into Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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  • Road to Recovery with Luke Stedman

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  • Fred Patacchia Re-Signs With Quiksilver

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  • Bede's Blog: Preparation For The Gold Coast

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  • Jeremy Flores Interview

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  • Rip Curl Search To Be Held Somewhere In Caribbean

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