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November 18, 2010
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Thursday, November 18, 2010) – On November 2, 2010, the world was shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected and tragic passing of Andy Irons (HAW), 32. The following weeks have been filled with reviews and preparations, with ASP working closely with the Irons family. The Irons Family have released the [...]
November 16, 2010
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Tuesday, November 16, 2010) – The ASP World Masters Championships will return in 2011, following a six-year hiatus, with some of history’s most iconic waterman donning the singlet once again to do battle. Maresias Beach, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will play host to the historic event, signing a licence agreement that will [...]
November 15, 2010
HANALEI, Kauai/Hawaii (Monday, November 15, 2010) – Hanalei Bay offered a window into heaven yesterday as thousands gathered from around Hawaii and the world to celebrate the life of three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons. At the shore of Andy’s cherished home, family, friends, and those whose lives have been touched by the 32-year-old gathered [...]
November 12, 2010
HONOLULU, Oahu/Hawaii – (Thursday, November 11, 2010) – Overhead waves at Haleiwa could well see the $900,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, (an ASP Specialty Series) kick off at 8am tomorrow morning. The first jewel of the Crown is the men’s Reef Hawaiian Pro and the Cholo’s Women’s Pro, at [...]
November 4, 2010
COOLANGATTA, Gold Coast/Australia (Thursday, November 4, 2010) – “Wes [Berg, Joel’s trainer] rang me yesterday morning. I had two missed calls back-to-back from Wes so I knew something must be up. When he finally got me he asked if the kids were around. I told him they were and he told me it was best [...]
November 3, 2010
EL CONFITAL, Gran Canaria (Wednesday, November 3, 2010) – French surf phenomenon Marc Lacomare (Capbreton, FRA), 20, has added another great achievement to his young nonetheless brilliant career today after securing the 2010 ASP European Men’s title in Gran Canaria. Lacomare, who was one heat win away from clinching the regional crown coming to the [...]
October 22, 2010
SANTA CRUZ, California/USA (Friday, October 22, 2010) – As we approach the Event No. 9 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico, the surfing world has set its collective gaze upon the ASP World Title Race between Kelly Slater (USA), 38, and Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22. While [...]
October 21, 2010
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Thursday, October 21, 2010) – Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, current ASP World No. 2, is one of the most talked about surfers on the face of the earth. From his time atop the ASP World Rankings this year to his mind-blowing free surf clips, Smith has built a reputation as one of [...]
October 9, 2010
BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, October 9, 2010) – Joel Parkinson (AUS), 29, 2009 ASP World Runner-Up, has been out of commission the past four events. As you’ll recall, the week before the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Parkinson suffered a horrific fin chop to his back (right) foot, relegating him to the couch for the past [...]
October 6, 2010
SUBERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal (Wednesday, October 6, 2010) – The ASP iPhone application, ASPTogo, has been reduced from $4.99 to $0.99, courtesy of Rip Curl International, for the remainder of the 2010 ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tour season. In addition to providing the user with live scores, heat results, photos and videos from the [...]