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Andy Irons, a 3 time ASP World Champion, died today in his Dallas hotel room. He became seriously ill from reportedly, dengue fever, which he contracted at the previous surfing contest held in Portugal. He pulled out of the Rip Curl Search Pro in Puerto Rico because of his illness. Andy won the ASP World Surfing Tour Title 3 years in a row and he was the only ASP surfer to win at every ASP tour stop.

Andy leaves behind his pregnant wife, Lyndie, and his younger brother, Bruce. Lyndie is due to give birth to their first child, a son, this December. This is totally sad and so devastating to his family, friends and fellow surfers.

We will miss you Andy and the entire surfing world will mourn your loss.

Andy Irons surfing bio

Kelly Slater, 38 years young, and current ASP World Tour leader wins the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos.

This is event 8 of 10 and the ASP World Title race  moves onto Somewhere, Puerto Rico. Look for Slater to try and clinch his 10th world title in the next event. Imagine the pressure as Slater flies into the 9th event with only one more event left to lock up his unprecedented 10th world title.

RIP CURL PRO PORTUGAL MEN’S FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Kelly Slater (USA) 13.33
2 – Jordy Smith (ZAF) 11.43

RIP CURL PRO PORTUGAL MEN’S SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
SF 1: Kelly Slater (USA) 16.03 def. Chris Davidson (AUS) 12.20
SF 2: Jordy Smith (ZAF) 14.00 def. Jeremy Flores (FRA) 10.57

Check up on the most recent ASP standings

Check the 2010 ASP Events

Andy Irons wins the 2010 Billabong Pro Tahiti in Teahupoo. Slater moves into number 2 in the ASP World Tour rankings.

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BILLABONG PRO TAHITI FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Andy Irons (HAW) 14.67
2 – C.J. Hobgood (USA) 8.33

ASP World Tour Rankings after the 5th event

Billabong Pro highlights

ODKF and Primo Beer will host the inaugural Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on August 24, 2010, 6 p.m., at the Outrigger Canoe Club.  Inductees of the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame will be honored at the event.

For more information, visit www.dukefoundation.org or call ODKF at 808-545-4880.

About Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation

ODKF is a public nonprofit foundation created with the mission to financially support the development of individuals and organizations perpetuating the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku.  In 2010, ODKF awarded $155,000 in college scholarships and athletic grants to 92 individuals and nonprofit organizations involved in water sports and volleyball in Hawaii.  Awardees included college-bound scholar-athletes from Hawaii, accomplished individuals and teams competing overseas, and nonprofit organizations supporting water sports and volleyball programs in the islands. For more information, visit www.dukefoundation.org

About Primo Beer

Primo dates back to 1897 when it was first brewed by Hawaiian Brewing and Malting Company. Today, Primo is a craft-brewed beer with a flavor developed in Hawaii for Hawaii. Primo has the smoothness and drinkability of a light lager with a satisfying taste for today’s beer drinkers.  Primo is also proud to support its surrounding communities by donating a portion of the proceeds from each case of Primo to nonprofit organizations that help preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and environment.  For more information about Primo Beer, visit www.primobeer.com

Nine ocean and water sports legends of Hawaii are in the inaugural class of inductees, including three posthumous honorees:

·       Eddie Aikau – Surfing, Ocean Safety Lifeguard

·       Wally Froiseth – Surfing, Canoe Paddling

·       Fred Hemmings – Surfing

·       Duke Kahanamoku – Surfing, Swimming, Canoe Paddling

·       Buffalo Keaulana – Surfing, Ocean Safety Lifeguard

·       Rabbit Kekai – Surfing, Canoe Paddling

·       Keo Nakama – Swimming

·       Nappy Napolean – Canoe Paddling

·       Rell Sunn – Surfing, Paddling, First Female Lifeguard

The Huntington Beach local claimed victory at the 2010 US Open of Surfing. Brett beat out South African surfer, Jordy Smith, the current ASP #1. Simpson’s heat total of 13.97 out of 20 topped Smith’s score of 8.33, making him the first back-to-back Open winner since Mark Occhilupo in 1985-86.

Simpson took home a record $100,000 for winning the Open. A pretty nice payday for surfing about 1,000 waves this past week.

Brett Simpson wins the 2010 US Open of Surfing

Huntington Beach, US Open Men's Final

Watch the final day highlights of the 2010 US Open of Surfing

The US Open of Surfing presented by Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse is in full swing from July 31- August 8. Come to Huntington Beach, CA for all of the action!

The official US Open of Surfing schedule

The official US Open of Surfing results

Check out this short clip of Mickey Munoz and the Billabong Art of Shaping. Mickey was one of the early pioneers of surfing and now recognized for his surfboard shaping. He now shapes for Surftech, the epoxy surfboard manufacturer.

August 13-14, 2010, 22 legendary surfers will express their art at the 2010 ASR Marketplace. An auction on August 14th starting at 6PM will feature Munoz’s board along with 21 others from the top shapers in Orange County to benefit the SIMA Humanitarian Fund.

For more info on attending, bidding and behind the scenes of Billabong’s Art of Shaping go to:
www.billabong.com/artofshaping or www.asrbiz.com

Check out the most up to date surfers and their ASP World Tour surfer ranking.

See who is in first place: ASP World Tour Rankings

Check out the next event: ASP World Surfing Tour

Up next, Billabong Pro at Jeffrey’s Bay-South Africa

Join the Surfrider Foundation and the coalition against the environmental problems caused by cigarette butts. Discarded cigarette butts lead to ocean litter, impairing water quality and causing wild fires.

Take a stand against this litter and support the “No Smoking at California State Parks and beaches Act (SB 4).” Enter your zip code and send a letter.

Click here to find out more information

Surfrider Foundation info

Surfing’s new wave of aerial surfers video posted on the New York Times!

Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach surf contest

Photos from the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The 2nd stop on the 2010 ASP World Surfing Tour is the Bells Beach, Victoria-Australia Rip Curl Pro. The men’s Rip Curl Pro runs from March 30-April 10, 2010. The women’s Rip Curl Pro runs from March 30-April 5, 2010. Taj Burrow won the 1st 2010 tour stop at the Quiksilver Pro and he will look to gain more points on the 2009 ASP World Tour champion, Mick Fanning.

Watch the Rip Curl Pro LIVE 

The Surf Blog Spot is back in business! I apologize for the delay. We were updating the database and working on updating the blog! Check back regularly!

The devastating 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile has caused widespread Tsunami warnings all over the Pacific Ocean along with many casualties.Watch out for high surf and tidal flows.

Click here to see when the Tsunami will reach your town. Click HERE TO SEE the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center information.

Save the Waves non-profit organization is working with coastal areas affected by the tsunami and the earthquake. Your donation will go directly to the areas hit hardest by the earthquake and tsunami. Please add “Chile Earthquake” to the donation comments field or write it on your personal check memo field.

Click here to donate to Save the Waves

Click here to donate to the American Red Cross

The Mavericks big wave surf contest is on for this Saturday. There will be 24 big wave surfers all competing for a $150,000 prize purse. If you can’t make it to the live contest you can watch it on the big screen at AT&T Park.

Watch the contest LIVE:  www.maverickssurf.com

Or check out the surf contest and get your tickets to the ballpark  

Santa Jaws! Haha! Get it??

I found this cool surfing video documenting some Maui locals tearing it up 12/25/09 at Jaws (aka Peahi, Maui).