Category Archives: ASP North America Pro Junior Series

ASP Announces Acquisition of Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards – #surf #news

VIA – ASP ASP Announces Acquisition of Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards Tuesday, April 29, 2014 ASP International is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Billabong XXL ® Big Wave Awards. Following this 2014 event, the XXL Big Wave Awards will enter into a fresh ownership with ASP which will see the popular action … Continue reading ASP Announces Acquisition of Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards – #surf #news

The Thruster: A Lesson in #Surf #Business and Copyrights

VIA – COLLABR8   3 fins – the story of a copyright wrong.   In 1981 when surfer  Simon Anderson turned up at Bells Beach to compete in the Bells Australian surfing classic on a new style of board he’d designed there were some who laughed at him. his original logo is frustratingly close to the … Continue reading The Thruster: A Lesson in #Surf #Business and Copyrights

Breaking News: Kelly Slater Splits from Quiksilver – #Surf #aloha

VIA – ASP Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Breaking News: Slater Splits from Quiksilver Dave Prodan Monday, March 31, 2014 Today, in a move tantamount to Michael Jordan splitting with Nike or David Beckham with Adidas, Kelly Slater has announced his parting ways from 23-year sponsor Quiksilver. Slater signed with Quiksilver in 1990 at the age … Continue reading Breaking News: Kelly Slater Splits from Quiksilver – #Surf #aloha

Australian 16 year old gets six figure deal from Billabong – #surf #money

not as much as John John and Andino but pretty sweet fing deal!   VIA – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Six-figure surf deal for WA teen The West Australian Rhianna King The West Australian February 12, 2014, 2:52 am A blond-mopped Margaret River surfing prodigy with a huge grin is now one of the highest-paid junior … Continue reading Australian 16 year old gets six figure deal from Billabong – #surf #money

Surfing champion Kai Otton helps rescue father and son in treacherous surf @Ottz79 #Australia #SurfReport

VIA – ABC AU Updated 3 hours 1 minute ago   Photo: Surfing champion Kai Otton saved a 40-year-old man from a rip tide, while his father Greg saved a young boy. (ASP: Kelly Cestari) Map: Bega 2550 Professional Australian surfer Kai Otton and his father, Greg, have come to the rescue of another father … Continue reading Surfing champion Kai Otton helps rescue father and son in treacherous surf @Ottz79 #Australia #SurfReport

SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN

I’ve said before, I’ll say it again, I fing hate thieves…   VIA – SURF EUROPE   05:45 14th December 2013 by Ben Mondy Thieves have broken into Kelly Slater’s rented home on the North Shore this week, stealing a fair chunk of his Pipeline quiver. The theft occurred before the second day of competition … Continue reading SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN

Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport

  VIA – AU SPORTS YAHOO   AAPDecember 9, 2013, 7:03 pm The brutal surf at the world famous Pipeline in Hawaii has claimed it’s first victim, with Australia’s retiring former Pipeline Masters champion Kieren Perrow suffering a dislocated shoulder. In the final heat of his career, the 36-year-old dislocated his shoulder in a heavy … Continue reading Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport