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Big waves hit the Pipeline reefs
Friday, 01 March 2013 11:06

GoPro Pipe Challenge 2013: huge barrels, big moves

The GoPro Pipe Challenge 2013 lived a spectacular day of bodyboarding with the best riders enjoying 8-12 foot barrels, at Pipeline, Hawaii.


The first stage of the 2013 IBA World Tour saw the completion of the Round 5 of the GoPro Pipe Challenge 2013, with Pipeline coming alive and the Northwest swell building on the Hawaiian reefs.

Charlie Chapelet posted the highest single wave score (9.88) and the highest combined heat score (18.01) in Round 5.

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Kumba West Coast Classic returns to Lamberts Bay
Thursday, 28 February 2013 09:30

South Africa: great waves, great riders

The Kumba West Coast Classic 2013 is hitting the waves of the West Coast of South Africa, between 28th March and 1st April, in Lamberts Bay.


Huge ramps and crazy barrels will be part of the South African Bodyboarding Association (SABA) National Tour, anywhere between Bones, Farmer Burgers, Famous or Yo-Yo's.

The Kumba West Coast Classic 2013 will be supported by Kumba Iron Ore/Anglo American, Reef South Africa, Stealth Bodyboards, Coca-Cola, Stomp wax and SeventyOne Percent suncream.

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Bodyboarders, surfers, SUPers and bodysurfers eye King of Pipe
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 10:16

Pipeline: perfect left-hander on offer

The King of Pipe Expression Session will see Mike Stewart, Jamie O'Brien, Jeff Hubbard, Kainoa McGee and Mark Cunningham riding for glory at Pipeline, Hawaii.


The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) announced an innovative contest in which wave riders from many disciplines take on a 10-foot plus NW swell, at Pipeline.

Bodyboarders, surfers, standup paddleboarders and bodysurfers will participate in a 40-minute Expression Session, on March 1st, to crown the King of Pipe.

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SURFING

Tavarua barrels set for the Volcom Fiji Pro 2013
24/05/2013
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The endless spitting barrels of Tavarua are back in the ASP World Tour track with the Volcom Fiji Pro 2013, to be surfed between 2nd-14th June.
With 13-day waiting period which falls directly in the middle of Fiji's prime surf season, the best surfers in town are ready to repeat the epic 2012 event. "I'm so excited to be heading to Fiji for the first time in my career to compete. I've watched every event out there and have always wanted to be a part of it", says Dusty Payne, who returns afte [ ... ]


Things you didn't know about surfing
23/05/2013
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The history of surfing is very rich. There are multiple facts and figures surrounding the evolution of wave riding, through time. Some are strange, others are deeply bizarre.
From the innovative surf gear to maritime science, surfing has been collecting stories, records and achievements. Did you know that... 1. The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago on planet earth.
2. The windiest surf city in the world is Wellington, capital of New Zealand.
3. The tallest tsunami ever record [ ... ]


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KITEBOARDING

"Kite Surfer" is the new wind riding game for iOS
22/05/2013
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"Kite Surfer" is the latest kitesurfing game for iPhone and iPad.
Lemondo Entertainment has announced the release of its newest game, "Kite Surfer", an arcade kitesurfing game designed for both iPhone and iPad. "Kite Surfer" is an endless running game, in which players take control of a character by swiping on the display or tilting a mobile device.


Pudla Narapichit hailed Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champion
21/05/2013
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Pudla Narapichit and Doque Delos Santos have been crowned the Kiteboard Tour Asia 2012/2013 champions.
With 120 riders from 30 countries, the final and decisive Chinese stage once again broke all records, at Pingtan Island, also known as Haitan Island. The spot is regarded as China's windiest location - regular wind speeds of over 30 knots are recorded over the winter monsoon season and all of the island's old traditional style stone houses need to have rocks placed on top of their tiled roo [ ... ]


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WINDSURFING

Dieter van der Eyken dominates the 2013 Belgian Wave Windsurfing season
23/05/2013
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Dieter van der Eyken is one step closer of being crowned the 2013 Belgian Wave Windsurfing champion.
Bredene, in the Belgian province of West Flanders, held an intense weekend of wave windsurfing action. On Friday, all sailors completed the single elimination of the competition, despite the medium size waves and light winds.


Delphine Cousin stands out in the 2013 French Windsurfing Championship
23/05/2013
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Delphine Cousin is shining a light in the 2013 French Windsurfing Championship, with a victory in the second stage, held in Brest.
Despite the difficult conditions - three days of disoriented and gusty winds - sailors were able to complete two races. The organization worked hard to try to get more races, but even if the windsurfing fleet had spent many hours on the water every day, nothing could be done.


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BODYBOARDING

The story and legends of bodyboarding in "Born to Boogie"
23/05/2013
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"Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding" tells the story of the incredible sport of bodyboarding from 1971 to the modern days.
The pioneers, the champions and the underground chargers are all profiled, among them Tom Morey, Pat Caldwell, Ben Severson, Jay Reale, Mike Stewart, Michael 'Eppo' Eppelstun, Guilherme Tamega, Andre Botha, Ryan Hardy, Damian King, Ben Player, Jeff Hubbard, Mitch Rawlins and Pierre Louis Costes. "Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding" was written by the bodyboard  [ ... ]


Nuno Azevedo sweeps fourth Luso Galaico Championship title
22/05/2013
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Nuno Azevedo has conquered the bodyboarding division of the XV Luso Galaico Championship, a competition between Portuguese and Galician riders.
Up to 64 bodyboarders and surfers from the North of Portugal and the Spanish region of Galicia have competed at Cabedelo Beach and Arda Beach, in Viana do Castelo. With a mobile structure and a new live scoring system, the level of competition was high in the 2-4 foot waves on offer. Portuguese riders claimed four out of five titles at the XV Luso Ga [ ... ]


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