Friday, 10 September 2010

Paige Hareb escaped a very serious accident, yesterday, in Teahupoo, Tahiti. As she was catching her first wave of the session, Brazilian Silvana Lima dropped in and forced Hareb to find the less dangerous way. Nevertheless, she had to duck dive in the shallow waters and got cut in the reef.
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Friday, 10 September 2010

The Surf and Gaming media got its first hand’s on look at Billabong’s new surf video game yesterday in the conference room at Bong Headquarters in Irvine California. Billabong Surf Trip was received by both members of the surf media and gaming editors and bloggers from all over the gaming world. “My overall experience with Billabong Surf Trip was a good one,” wrote Matt Dunn from the prestigious game site Touch Gen. “The waves are sweet, the controls are solid, and the various...
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Friday, 10 September 2010

Dr. Sarah Ellis, Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Certified Personal Trainer, has published "Kiteboarding Workout and Nutrition Guide". The book has over 75 different exercises and a full nutrition plan. Avoid injuries, strengthen, protect and prevent pain and injury associated with kiteboarding. With over ten years of training experience, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge to the health and wellness field.
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Friday, 10 September 2010

The "Wind or No Wind Board Jam" is set to showcase the multiple personalities and versatility of chosen event locations and the worlds top professional riders based on whatever the conditions may hold. The chosen locations are amazing destinations offer the ultimate crossover experience in related sports such as kiteboarding, wakeboarding, wakeskating, surfing, SUP (stand up paddle surfing), etc.
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Friday, 10 September 2010

The Official Olympic Windsurfing Class, RS:X, are holding the Asian Championships in Penghu from the 1st to the 10th of October 2010. This being an International event with no less than 7 Olympic athletes should serve as a great attraction. The equipment is standard, so the athletes are the ones to make the difference. The event in Penghu has attracted probably the biggest turnout of countries for an Asian Continental, with teams booked to come from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Phillippines,...
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Friday, 10 September 2010

This week, Santa Severa beach witnessed the annual Surf Expo, one of the most important events in surfing and windsurfing, and so a lot of youngsters and curious visitors came out to see what the excitement was all about. Imagine seeing people of different ages and fitness, all participating and getting their first few meters of windsurfing, completely effortless. Raimondo Gasperini initiated the iDO windsurfing day, sponsored by Coca Cola Zero and a freestyle show held by the freestyle...
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Friday, 10 September 2010

Rob Barber’s Bodyboarding School benefited from the best surf of the year last weekend. The renowned Fistral Beach served up a clean 3-4ft, perfect for the pupils to develop their sponging skills. The famed Tolcarne Wedge also provided 2-3ft peaks with usual quick take off and fun ramps to boost off.In total 11 bodyboarders from all over the UK attended the coaching weekend, which ranged from beginners learning the basics right through to sponsored competitors honing airs and spins.
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010

The best Portuguese and international bodyboarders are going to meet in Espinho, in the North of Portugal, for the "Stars of the Waves". The event will showcase 20 invited top bodyboarders to show their tricks and skills. The "Stars of the Waves" will be held on the 18th and 19th September in one of the gnarliest wave spots of Portugal. Espinho can deliver huge swells and perfect right waves near the local pier. Stay tuned with SurferToday.com/Bodyboarding for more updates.
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