Kelly Slater still enjoys pro surfing. The Floridian scored 19.93 points to defeat Kieren Perrow in the Quarterfinals of the 2012 Quiksilver Pro France.
Perfection is not a human condition. Slater posted a perfect 10-point ride and a 9.93 backup score to secure the highest heat-total of Quiksilver Pro France competition and his spot in the Semifinals, in pulsing six foot (2 metre) swell.
"You know the waves are so good, that literally both guys can get two 10 out there right now, there's that many good waves," Slater said.
"I was throwing away better waves than I've had all contest, it's just pumping. The color of the sky and everything came together, the wind, the swell and the tide was perfect for the size, it was really nice. These are some of the best beachbreaks in the world right there."
Slater will face Joel Parkinson and while the heat marks an important point in the ASP World Title Race, the veteran campaigner will attempt to take a relaxed approach to the Final day of competition.
"I won't even think about the Semifinal against Joel much," Slater said. "You know, it's pointless to think about, you get to sit there all night and not sleep. It's an important heat for both of us and whatever is going to happen is going to happen."
Joel Parkinson was in dominant form today, taking out two convincing heat wins while besting defending Quiksilver Pro France Winner Gabriel Medina, to seal his Semifinals position.
"That was sick, that was unreal," Parkinson said. "That's what you dream of when you're trying to make the tour. You just want to have a nice heat in France at La Graviere when it's pumping. There were so many good waves out there and I wished I could have surfed for an hour."
John John Florence took a decisive step towards the business end of the Quiksilver Pro France with a commanding Quarterfinals victory over Brazilian Miguel Pupo.
"It is an important event for sure, the whole title race thing, I'm trying not to think about it too much, I just take it heat by heat and will see what happens at the end of the year," Florence said. "It's my first full year on Tour and I'm just having fun and enjoying it."
Dane Reynolds continued his dominance today, advancing to the Semifinals ahead of fellow Californian Kolohe Andino, in a one-sided affair.
Quiksilver Pro France Quarterfinals: QF 1: John John Florence (HAW) 15.33 def. Miguel Pupo (BRA) 2.50 QF 2: Dane Reynolds (USA) 15.20 def. Kolohe Andino (USA) 1.27 QF 3: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 18.83 def. Gabriel Medina (BRA) 12.90 QF 4: Kelly Slater (USA) 19.93 def. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 5.96
There are over 470 species of sharks and they have been living on Planet Earth for 420 million years.
The smallest shark - the dwarf lantern shark - is only 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) in length, while the whale shark is the largest specie in the world, with approximately 12 meters (39 feet).
Sharks live in all oceans down to depths of 2,000 meters (6,600 feet). Usually, they do not live in freshwater with the exception of the bull shark and river shark.
Can surfers get bored of powerful and deadly waves because they're riding them for three consecutive days? Down at "The End of the Road", the big wave surfing hysteria keeps rolling. After all, it's Teahupoo isn't it?
Reef McIntosh confirms the theory of Teahupoo waves as freight trains, at full speed. He may have conquered the title of fastest tube rider of the French Polynesian islands. This thing called Teahupoo it's been pumping. Day one, day two and now chapter three.
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A 32-year-old kitesurfer has passed away when he was sailing on the Lake of Two Mountains, in Quebec, Canada.
Julien Blanchard was enjoying a kitesurfing session in the part of the river delta widening of the Ottawa River, in Quebec, when he suffered what is commonly called the "death loop".
The rider was dragged to his death on the lake, after fell and being kept underwater by his kite for about 20 minutes.
The Kiteboard Open 2013 will run between the 18th-20th May, in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
During three days, the west of the Netherlands is invaded by some of the best regional kitesurfers in a beach lifestyle festival.
Ruben Lenten, Kevin and Jalou Langeree will be showing off in the Kiteboard Open 2013, at the their home spot.
Taty Frans and Kiri Thode have claimed the Slalom and Freestyle titles at the Curacao Challenge 2013, in the Netherlands Antilles.
A total of 85 windsurfers from some of the world's best sailing countries like Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao competed in front of hundreds of spectators.
The 5th edition of the Curacao Challenge showcased an high level of competition mixed with a great atmosphere. The event held a Tow-In Freestyle contest, Slalom races and a SUP battle.
"Go Windsurfing!" is a windsurfing book for young people published by the Royal Yachting Association.
Written and illustrated by Claudia Myatt, "RYA Go Windsurfing!" offers easy reading style and engaging content to children aged between 7-12 years old.
The entertaining and clear format takes the reader from the beginnings through to starting to race and what they need to know to stay safe while out windsurfing. There is also an informative section at the back which explores Windsurfing amaz [ ... ]
Dan Ryan has scored epic air drops into deep barrels, in Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the largest swell of the year.
The adrenaline-fueled 13th May 2013 has been considered an historical big wave surfing day, in the French Polynesian island. Too big to paddle-in, too vertical for surfers. No worries.
Dan Ryan, member of the big wave bodyboarding club, was one of the few prone riders defying fear, at the Teahupoo bowl. When the moment came, he went for it, big time.
The 2013 IBA GoPro Arica Chilean Challenge kicks off on the 17th May, in Arica, Chile, at the infamous El Gringo bodyboarding spot.
The third stop of the 2013 IBA World Tour is a Grand Slam Series events, which means there's a lot at stake. With $40,000 in prize money and 2000 points for the winner, Chile is a must.
Moreover, the Arica Chilean Challenge is celebrating its 10th anniversary and all riders will be trying to claim the trophy, in front of thousands of hardcore bodyboarding fans.
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