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Joel Parkinson (AUS) has won 3 out of the last 5 ASP world tour surfing contests. The next scheduled ASP tour stop is the Hurley Pro Trestles. The 6th ASP event takes place September 13-19, 2009.

PAST EVENT CHAMPIONS:

2008: Kelly Slater (USA)
2007: Kelly Slater (USA)
2006: Bede Durbidge (AUS)
2005: Kelly Slater (USA)
2004: Joel Parkinson (AUS)
2003: Richie Lovett (AUS)
2002: Luke Egan (AUS)
2001: Not held
2000: Andy Irons (HAW)

Current 2009 ASP standings

Past Billabong Pro Tahiti Champions:
2008: Bruno Santos (BRA)
2007: Damien Hobgood (USA)
2006: Bobby Martinez (USA)
2005: Kelly Slater (USA)
2004: CJ Hobgood (USA)
2003: Kelly Slater (USA)
2002: Andy Irons (HAW)
2001: Cory Lopez (USA)
2000: Kelly Slater (USA)
1999: Mark Occhilupo (AUS)
1998: Koby Abberton (AUS)
1997: Andy Irons (HAW)

What do Kelly Slater and a fine wine have in common?  They keep getting better with age.  Yes, Kelly Slater has worked his magic again by winning the 2008 Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley.

Slater edged out fellow Ozzie surfer, Taj Burrows, by a score of 18.97 to 18.63.  The final round of the contest concluded in 2-3 foot surf, light onshore winds, and sunny conditions.

Congrats to Kelly Slater and his 5th win of the 2008 ASP World Tour.  What a great accomplishment for the 36 year-old from Cocoa Beach, FL.  Slater also chalked up another title for his championship belt 2 days before his back-to-back Boost Mobile Pro win.  He also won the 2008 SURFER POLL award for being “The People’s Champ.”  The 2008 Surfer Poll award was his 14th Surfer Poll award.  He has only been a professional surfer for 28 years and winning half of the awards is a great accomplishment and a pretty high benchmark. 

Finals Results:
Kelly Slater (USA) 18.97, Taj Burrows (AUS) 18.63

Semi Final Results:
Semi Final 1: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 15.10, Kelly Slater (USA) 15.67
Semi Final 2: Jeremy Flores (FRA) 16.50, Taj Burrows (AUS) 17.33

For more Boost Mobile Pro info log onto the Boost Mobile Pro website

After taking a year off in 2007, the 2008 Globe Pro Fiji is back and firing. The contest is being held on the tropical island of Tavarua, Fiji. The perfect left hand bender called Restaurants and the hollow curl of Cloudbreak will be pitching up waves from May 24-June 6. Day 2 has already concluded and Round 3 is underway. Check here for the most recent 2008 Globe Pro Fiji results.

Tavarua Island and Fiji Islands map and location

Tavarua Island, Fiji

Ever wonder why the surf break is called “restaurants?” Well, the locals, surfers, and tourists can watch the contest from the Tavarua Restaurant. What a great way to enjoy dinner.

Watch the 2008 Globe Pro Fiji LIVE

Match-up of Round 3: Kelly Slater vs. Mark Occhilupo (allegedly retired)

Couch surfers or office surfers can even watch the event LIVE.

Visit the ASP World Tour for more information.