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Jayke Sharpe getting ready for Steamer Lane. Photo courtesy Keagy/ASP North America

Top Seeds Prep For ASP 6-Star PRIME O’Neill CWC Santa Cruz

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series 6-Star PRIME O’Neill Cold Water Classic California will see some of the world’s best up-and-coming surfers battle for the crucial ratings points available towards the 2010 ASP World Tour from November 2 through 8, 2009 at Santa Cruz’s prized pointbreak of Steamer Lane.

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Ryan Brower

Glen Hall. Photo: ASP North America

O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada: Thursday

Things get whittled down to a remaining 24 in Tofino at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada. Not to mention some local Tofino talent going bonkers. Check out all the photos and video highlights from “The Coldest Surf Contest On Earth.”

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Ryan Brower

Eric Gesielman. Photo courtesy ASP North America/Jeremy Koreski

Increased Swell And Big Scores For O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada

Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 18, grabbed the highest single wave score of the event, a 9.77 out of 10, with jaw-ping backside surfing on a long Tofino righthander.

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Ryan Brower

Santa Cruz native Nat Young will be looking to repeat this year in his town's premiere contest. Photo courtesy ASP North America

O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz Upgrades To ASP 6-Star PRIME

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz represents the final event on the 2009 O’Neill Cold Water Series and has been upgraded to an ASP 6-Star PRIME, attracting some of the world’s finest competitive surfers to Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California from November 2 through 8.

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Ryan Brower

Santa Cruz Dream Inn: Official Hotel Of The O’Neill CWC Santa Cruz Nov. 2-8

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic is pleased to announce the Santa Cruz Dream Inn and Aquarius restaurant as the official hotel for the conclusion of the 2009 O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz.

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Ryan Brower

2008 Xcel Pro Sunset winner, Panch Sullivan.

Probable Friday Start For 2009 Xcel Pro Presented By Honolua

The North Shore’s winter season is likely to get underway within the next few days, as the 2009 Xcel Pro Presented By Honolua returns to Sunset Beach with competition-worthy conditions forecast for Friday, the event’s first holding period day.

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Ryan Brower

Adam Melling took the O'Neill CWC in Scotland earlier this year and wants another one of these things. Photo courtesy ASP North America

O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada: Day 2 Highlights

Day two video highlights and wrap-up from “The Coldest Surf Contest On The Planet.” Stuart Kennedy and Canadian ripper Peter Devries stick out it in a pretty good little clip.

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Justin Cote

Aussie Wade Goodall took the biggest score of the day to finish out Round 1. Photo courtesy ASP North America

O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada Action Continues, Round 1 Complete

The inaugural O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada has now narrowed the competitive field down from 144 to 96, with all surfers out to claim the valuable ratings points on offer at the ASP 6-Star event towards qualification for the 2010 ASP World Tour.

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Ryan Brower

Movistar Ocean & Earth Pro Scores Perfect El Confital Barrels

ith the swell direction changing and the wave size settling in the five-to-six foot (1.5 to 2 meter) range, the Movistar Ocean & Earth Pro witnessed some of this year’s best surf conditions, El Confital turning into a tube generator for the second day of action.

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Ryan Brower

Willian Cardoso being carried after victory. Photo courtesy Aquashot/ASPEurope.com

Willian Cardoso Wins Second Consecutive Movistar Pantin Classic In Spain

Willian Cardoso (BRA), 23, won the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star Movistar Pantin Classic today in Galicia, North West of Spain, after defeating fellow finalist Rodrigo Dornelles (BRA), 35, in clean off-shore two to three foot (0.5 to 1 meter) waves in a 100% Brazilian final.

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Ryan Brower

  • Green Foam Blanks’ Environmental Efforts November 20, 2009
    The New York Times featured an article on San Clemente's Green Foam Blanks and their efforts to green the industry with recycled polyurethane blanks as well as their other endeavors.
    mike lewis
  • Roxy Expands Reach With Athletix Line November 19, 2009
    Senior Roxy Athletix Lead Designer Holly Dorrell dishes the details on the brand's new line, the inspiration behind her design, and what we can expect from Roxy's athletic lifestyle gear in the near future.
    agathawasilewska
  • Black Flys Brand Relaunches Under New Ownership November 18, 2009
    Black Flys sunglasses has relaunched under new corporate ownership and a new headquarters, and is working on rebuilding the brand and a new solid team, according to a statement released by the company today.
    kailee bradstreet
  • Jetpilot Launches New Rideshort With Wetsuit Lining November 16, 2009
    Jetpilot announced today the release of its GameChanger Rideshort, which fuses an ultra-lite sublimated 360 degree stretch nylon on the outside of the shorts, with a removable 1.5 mm Flex-Lite neoprene fitted wetsuit liner.
    kailee bradstreet
  • Shop Talk: Product Knowledge Tips November 16, 2009
    How do you stay up to date on the latest techs and products? Weigh in, win a free pair of Celtek gloves, and have your answer featured in TW Biz!
    mike lewis
  • Sterling Spencer Monday Night Football Commercial November 9, 2009
    Pro surfer Sterling Spencer will appear in a nationally-aired Verizon Wireless commercial during Monday Night Football tonight (Monday, November 9).
    kailee bradstreet
  • Surf Expo Announces StandUp Paddle Events November 9, 2009
    Surf Expo recently announced that it will hold a series of hour-long StandUp Paddle demos in pool set up on the trade show floor during its January show.
    kailee bradstreet
  • Quiksilver Eliminates 200 Positions November 5, 2009
    On November 5 Quiksilver completed a reorganization of its staff in the Americas region. In total 200 positions have been eliminated. The layoffs affected every organization under the Quiksilver America umbrella according to the company's Vice President of Investor Relations Bruce Thomas.
    josh hunter
  • ESA Withdraws From Surfing America November 4, 2009
    News broke on November 4 that the Eastern Surfing Association has decided to officially withdraw Surfing America, the national governing body of amateur surfing in the United States.
    josh hunter
  • Zumiez Comp Sales Down 8.9% For October 2009 November 4, 2009
    Zumiez announced today that comparable store sales decreased 8.9 percent for the period ended October 31, 2009.
    kailee bradstreet

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