22 February, 2012 : - The building excitement around the inaugural ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship culminated in an exciting first day of competition in 2- to 3-foot surf at La Pampilla in Lima, Peru. With only surfing heats running, all the energy and spectators were fixated on the waves out front and team camaraderie on the beach...

22 February, 2012 : - Joel Parkinson believes the ASP World Tour is poised for one of its most exciting years, which begins on Saturday with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Parkinson is embarking on his 12th season on the World Tour and believes the depth this year is extraordinary. 'It seems the real cream of the crop is rising out of the ’QS ...

22 February, 2012 : - Quiksilver is proud to announce the signing of a 3 year contract with 12 year old junior surf champion Rory Macdonald from Taiwan. Born and raised in Taiwan's southern town of Kenting, Rory was introduced to surfing by his father at the age of 3. His surfing talent and trilingual language abilities established him as the...

22 February, 2012 : - The best of the elite ASP World Tour will take on Margaret River in March at the 2012 Telstra Drug Aware Pro. 4 x Wold Champion Stephanie Gilmore, 2011 champions Damien Hobgood and Courtney Conlogue, Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow, Josh Kerr, Mick Fanning, Kieran Perrow, Owen Wright, Julian Wilson, Matt Wilkinson, John John Florence...

22 February, 2012 : - Surfing is simple. All that’s needed is a board, board shorts and a bit of swell. But when you start to imagine the range of waves, boards and locations on the map, the mind boggles, not just at the options out there when planning a trip, but also the logistics and costs. Marlon Law and Dane O’Shanassy have both experienced the...

22 February, 2012 : - - For most addicts to hit rock bottom, they have to end up in a jail cell or hospital. That's if they're lucky. This week Anthony Ruffo got lucky. After an emotional hearing where fellow Westsider Darryl 'Flea' Virotsko, among others, spoke on his behalf, the 48-year-old Santa Cruz surfer was sentenced to two years...

20 February, 2012 : - Government authorities, event competitors, regional dignitaries and the ISA President gathered for the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship official press conference today at Miraflores. Panelists began discussing the excitement around the event, and getting SUP, Paddleboarding and Surfing into the Olympic Games....

21 February, 2012 : - This Thursday the world's best surfers will exchange their ocean wear for formal wear as they attend surfing's night of nights, the 2012 ASP World Surfing Awards. The Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre will again host the gala event, with this year's incarnation adding a number of dynamic new enhancements including....

21 February, 2012 : - The 2012 Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover kick-starts this year’s ASP Men’s World Title Tour. The world’s elite surfers, the Gold Coast’s ocean lifestyle and some of the planet’s most perfect waves all come together for this iconic event. The event has a 12-day waiting period for the best possible surf conditions...

21 February, 2012 : - Luego de tres intensas fechas, el Tour ALAS hace su 4ta parada en Chile para el Reef Classic Punta de Lobos, presentado por Azumi, en Pichilemu, evento del 21 al 23 de febrero con US$ 25.000 dólares a repartir. Los competidores de las categorías Open, Junior, Damas y Longboard ya se encuentran a la espera del inicio de la etapa...

21 February, 2012 : - Joel Parkinson was ASP World Runner-Up last season…an accolade he’s held on four occasions. That kind of record, getting within reach of the ASP World Title so many times, would buckle a lesser man. However, Parkinson is not a lesser man. He’s a man with 10 elite tour wins, a threat in any and all conditions and regarded as one of...

21 February, 2012 : - - Malakye job round up includes several new positions within the US surf industry. These new listings represent the growing action sports sector of the US sports market. Take a look and see which companies are looking for help. Check out job openings with surf industry vets Billabong, Fox, Skullcandy, Globe, DC Shoes, ESPN...

21 February, 2012 : - - Los próximos días 10 y 11 de marzo tendrá lugar en la playa Arrietara (Sopelana) la tercera edición del Neskeen Open Surf Uribe Kosta, evento organizado por la Mancomunidad de Uribe Kosta (Barrika, Berango, Gorliz, Lemoiz, Plentzia, Sopelana y Urduliz, en Bizkaia) con motivo de la celebración del 8 de marzo...

21 February, 2012 : - Creatures of Leisure announces the opening of its new European Headquarters in the southwest of France. The new Creatures European Headquarters take over the direct distribution of its products in France and new distribution arrangements in the UK, Germany and the Canary Islands. Creatures coordinate and manage the needs of...

21 February, 2012 : - Après avoir réalisé la 'Meilleure performance de l'année 2008' avec le premier Sushi Roll au monde dans Young Guns III, puis avoir été élu 'Révélation de l'année 2011' aux championnats du monde ASP, Julian Wilson, à peine âgé de 23 ans, vient également de remporter le Burleigh Pro. Une belle saison pour le surfeur Oakley...

21 February, 2012 : - - Johanne Panzini, from Reunion Island, is currently surfing for a month in Morroco – attached photo. Hope to have news and photos / footage from there on her return. French surfer Oceane Leveque went to Fiji in January, had a wonderful time island hopping.. unfortunately because it was the rainy season the surf was...

21 February, 2012 : - Issue No. 09 is on island time as the world’s top juniors soak up the idyllic weather and dreamy beachbreaks of North Stradbroke Island. We sit down with legendary Photog Peter ‘Joli’ Wilson as he talks us through a bunch of his favourite images – literally! Effortlessly click on the play icons and listen to Peter’s soothing...

20 February, 2012 : - - DC Shoes Europe will launch their new creative space at The Hub this coming Saturday 25 February 2012 in Paris France. To celebrate this launch there will be an photo exhibition by Karl Hab, music by Manare, and drinks by Carlsburg. Check DC Europe Newsletter N°47!......

20 February, 2012 : - The Mr Price Pro Ballito will host the world’s finest surfers in the wave-rich KwaDukuza town through 2014, thanks to a three-year deal inked with the KwaDukuza municipality and ASP International. The R1.9 Million ASP Prime event has grown from strength to strength at its Ballito home, entrenching itself into the hearts and...

20 February, 2012 : - Le SWATCH GIRLS PRO France est de retour sur les plages du littoral landais du mercredi 30 Mai au dimanche 3 Juin. Troisième édition pour cet événement devenu l’un des plus grands rendez-vous du surf féminin mondial. Les meilleures surfeuses de la planète ont d’ores et déjà répondu présentes pour défier les lois de la gravité...