Michel Bourez has clinched a historic victory at the Billabong Rio Pro 2014, in the punchy three-to-four foot waves on offer at Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. The Tahitian sealed the second Dream Tour victory of the season. Kelly Slater opened the last day of competition at the Billabong Rio Pro 2014 with a perfect 10 wave ride […]
The first round of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2014 has been completed, in tricky wave conditions. Kelly Slater snatched a last-minute victory against Kolohe Andino and wildcard Jacob Willcox. Despite Kolohe’s early dominance first with a series of clean forehand carves, Slater managed to answer back with experience. “I made a few mistakes […]
Jacob Willcox has been awarded a wildcard for the 2014 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The Margaret River local will face Kelly Slater and Kolohe Andino in Heat 6 of Round 1. “I love coming over to Victoria and am thrilled for the opportunity to surf at the highest level. “I really want to put […]
The Box delivered flawless barrels, as the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro decides the quarterfinalists at the iconic Western Australian slab. Jordy Smith and Miguel Pupo became the first ever surfers to compete at The Box, with both taking heavy wipeouts while battling for a slot in the Quarterfinals. Smith logged the first score […]
Kelly Slater is leaving Quiksilver after more than 23 years of relationship. The 11-time world surfing champion has announced his departure from Quiksilver after a long relationship with the company headquartered in Huntington Beach. “They’ve supported me through good times and bad, personal hardships and competitive triumphs, and never wavered in backing my choices and […]
The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast has officially opened the 2014 ASP World Tour, at Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta. The opening heat of the elite surfing season, the speed, power and repertoire of Jeremy Flores paid off. The Frenchman won the first clash of the year. “This is my eighth, maybe ninth, Quiksilver Pro on the Gold […]
The world’s best surfers gathered in the Gold Coast for the 2014 ASP World Surfing Awards. The night opens a new season. The 2014 ASP World Surfing Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of the 2013 Dream Tour, in an event where boardshorts are not allowed. Accolades and awards are handed out to those that have […]
Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 40, in offshore three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at Bells Beach.