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ASP International Releases 2009 Global Schedule

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:51:57 +0700

ASP World Tour 2009

ASP International Releases 2009 Global Schedule

Pictured: ASP International has released its 2009 schedule and there are sure to be a few surprises in the new year.

COOLANGATTA, Australia (Thursday, November 13, 2008) The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) International today released its 2009 events calendar. Dates and locations for the ASP World Tour, ASP Womens World Tour, ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS), ASP Pro Junior and ASP World Longboard events are now posted on www.aspworldtour.com.

Notable changes to the ASPs premier tour the ASP World Tour include date changes for the Brazilian leg of the tour and the absence of Fiji from the calendar. In 2009, the worlds Top 45 male surfers will count eight results from 10 events.

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:50:00 +0700

Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour

Mancora, Piura Peru

November 3 - 8, 2008

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Womens World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the ASP Womens World Tour after defending her Peruvian event title today against Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the 2008 Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl.

PISCINA, Peru (Tuesday, November 4, 2008) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Womens World Champion and defending event champion, collected her second consecutive win in Peru today, defeating Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl as well as the ratings lead on the ASP Womens World Tour.

Bede Durbidge Steals Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro and World No. 2 Title

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:50:00 +0700

Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro

Stop No. 10 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Oct. 28-Nov. 5, 2008

Bede Durbidge Steals Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro and World No. 2 Title

Photo: Bede Durbidge wins the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro.

IMBITUBA, Brazil (Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008) Bede Durbidge (AUS), 25, claimed his third ASP World Tour career win with a victory at the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Imbituba, Brazil, today. Durbidge beat Frances Jeremy Flores 17.76 to 9.86.

I was totally in rhythm with the waves and Jeremy was on the other side of it, Durbidge said. I just tried to pick up those rights. I didnt really get a good score on the lefts the whole time, so I was hunting those rights and also tried to get good waves in the beginning and surf relaxed. I felt great today, Jeremy was surfing so good and I knew that I had to push my turns.

ASP World Longboard Champion Crowned in California at Oxbow World Longboard Tour

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:22:25 +0700

Oxbow World Longboard Tour

Stop No. 2 of 2 on 2008 ASP World Longboard Tour

San Clemente, California, United States of America

November 5 - 9, 2008

ASP World Longboard Champion Crowned in California at Oxbow World Longboard Tour

Pictured: Harley Ingleby (AUS), 24, heads into the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event in San Clemente as the No. 1 rated surfer on tour.

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Wednesday, October 29, 2008) The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) will make its final stop of the year at Californias famed San Onofre State Beach in San Clemente, California with the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event from November 5-9, 2008.

The second stop on the ASP WLT will crown the 2008 ASP World Longboard Champion and the best in the world are converging upon San Clemente to do battle.

THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAIIS WINTER SEASON

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0700

THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAIIS WINTER SEASON

Carlsbad, CA (November 23, 2008): The Reef Hawaiian Pro, the first stop in the 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, is set to ignite Hawaiis competitive season starting Nov. 12-23 at Alii Beach located within Oahus Haleiwa Beach Park. This 6-star prime WQS event plays a major role for a field of over 260 male and female, international surfers looking to take home vital ratings points for 2009 ASP World Tour qualification, massive bragging rights, and a prize purse worth up to $170,000.

7X ASP Women's World Champion Layne Beachley Announces Retirement

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:20:00 +0700

Beachley Classic

Stop No. 5 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour

Manly, Sydney, Australia

October 9 14, 2008

7X ASP Women's World Champion Layne Beachley Announces Retirement

Pictured: Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Womens World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour, officially announced her retirement from full-time competition today, effective at the end of the season.

MANLY BEACH, Australia (Friday, October 10, 2008) Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Womens World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour ratings, has officially announced her retirement from full-time competition, effective at the end of the year.

Kelly Slater Secures Ninth ASP World Title in Spain

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0700

Kelly Slater Secures Ninth ASP World Title in Spain

MUNDAKA, Spain (Friday, Oct. 3, 2008) Kelly Slater, 36, has won a record ninth ASP World Title after advancing out of Round 3 of the Billabong Pro Mundaka the ninth event of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour. Slater came into the event needing an equal ninth finish to clinch the title, he secured that by beating local wildcard Eneko Acero (EUK) in four foot waves at Mundaka this morning.

Its going to take a little while to sink in, Slater said when mobbed at the waters edge. Im probably going to have to call home and talk to family for it to really hit me.

Slaters 2008 crowning comes 16 years after securing his first ASP World Title at age 20. He is the oldest and youngest surfer in ASP history to win a world title. The now nine-time ASP World Champion joined the tour in 1991 and won his first ASP World Title in 1992.

Adrian Buchan Beats Kelly Slater to be Crowned Quiksilver Pro France Champion

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:10:00 +0700

Quiksilver Pro France

Stop No. 8 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Southwest Coast of France

September 19-28, 2008

Adrian Buchan Beats Kelly Slater to be Crowned Quiksilver Pro France Champion

HOSSEGOR, France (Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008) Adrian Buchan (AUS) has beaten eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) to win his first ever ASP World Tour event the Quiksilver Pro France in Hossegor, France today.

Buchan beat Slater 15.73 to 15.16 in a tight heat held at Les Bourdaines this afternoon. The final berth was the first of Buchans ASP World Tour career. Prior to winning the Quiksilver Pro France, Buchan he had never advanced from the quarterfinal round.

World Surfing Games are around the corner

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0700

World Surfing Games are around the corner

The ISA World Surfing Games, one of the most important surf competitions, are less than one month away. The host Portuguese beaches are already feeling the great spectacle that is soon to be: the ISA World Surfing Games that will happen from October 11-19 in the beautiful waves of Costa de Caparica.

Approximately 300 surfers from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Tahiti, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Uruguay and the host nation, Portugal, will dispute medals in the following categories:

-Open Men four members per team-
-Open Women two members per team-
-Bodyboard Men -two members per team-
-Bodyboard Women one member per team
-Longboard - one member per team-

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:39:59 +0700

Stop No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 10 18, 2008

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

Pictured: Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, en route to her phenomenal victory at the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Wednesday, September 17, 2008) Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, has won the 2008 Billabong Girls Pro Rio, defeating fellow finalist Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, in rifling four foot (1.5 metre) barrels at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro today.

Event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour, the Billabong Girls Pro Rio survived through a grueling five-day lay period to culminate in excellent conditions today, with the ASP Top 17 putting in some of the best performances in ASP history.

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ASP International Releases 2009 Global Schedule

Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead

Bede Durbidge Steals Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro and World No. 2 Title

ASP World Longboard Champion Crowned in California at Oxbow World Longboard Tour

THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAIIS WINTER SEASON

7X ASP Women's World Champion Layne Beachley Announces Retirement

Kelly Slater Secures Ninth ASP World Title in Spain

Adrian Buchan Beats Kelly Slater to be Crowned Quiksilver Pro France Champion

World Surfing Games are around the corner

Melanie Bartels Wins Billabong Girls Pro Rio in Rifling Barrels at Barra da Tijuca

THE 2008 REEF HAWAIIAN PRO (NOV 12-23) SET TO IGNITE HAWAIIS WINTER SEASON