Layne Beachley

Steph and Layne tasting victory. Photo courtesy Surfing Australia/Simondson

Stephanie Gilmore And Layne Beachley Celebrate Victory In The Oakley Earth Challenge

“The odds were stacked against us as the World had us needing a combination score but in classic Aussie style we kept fight to the end to claim the Ashes,” said Layne Beachley.

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Ryan Brower

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“Biggest And Best Wave Ever Ridden By A Female” In Australia

While she’s not our favorite female ripper in the world, but you can’t knock Layne Beachley’s big wave prowess…

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Justin Cote

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Steph Gilmore Takes Billabong Maui Pro And Triple Crown

Stephanie Gilmore capped off her second World Title, in a row, with a win at the Billabong Maui Pro and a Vans Triple Crown Title. With the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour season now complete, it’s easy to see that Steph is the woman to beat in women’s surfing.

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Ryan Brower

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Women’s New Era Of Surfing Hits The New York Times

Those two teenagers belong to a new generation of women who are shaking up the professional surfing establishment. Most are still in high school and remain a few years from competing full-time for prize money. But with a combination of powerful moves and progressive aerials, they have signaled a new era of performance in the sport.

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Ryan Brower

Melanie Bartels Goes Richter As Quarterfinalists Decided At Roxy Pro

Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, current No. 10 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, went ballistic today during her Round 1 heat, comboing her opponents with an incredible 18.40 out of a possible 20 to advance through to the Quarterfinals of the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach.

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Justin Cote

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CocoGate: ASP To Investigate Ho’s Blockage On Beachley

After dropping in on fellow Reef Hawaiian Pro Women’s finalist—and Seven Time World Champion—Layne Beachley and effectively ruining any chance she had at winning the final, the ASP has announced that it is going to begin an interview process that will determine if there will be punishment for the act.

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7X ASP Women’s World Champion Layne Beachley Announces Retirement

MANLY BEACH, Australia (Friday, October 10, 2008) – Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour ratings, has officially announced her retirement from full-time competition, effective at the end of the year.

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Justin Cote

Layne Beachley Book: Booze Helped With INXS Drummer Date

Layne Beachley has booze to thank for her long-running relationship with INXS drummer Kirk Pengilly…

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Justin Cote

Layne Beachley’s Upcoming Book Reveals Some Heavy Truths

Beachley had met her mother just after winning the first of her world titles. Maggie Gardner told Beachley that when she was 17, and newly arrived in Sydney from Scotland in 1971, she was date-raped after she accepted a dinner invitation from the manager of a Kings Cross modelling agency.

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Justin Cote

Rain and Messy Conditions Force Lay Day for Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Stormy surf in the five foot (1.5 metre) range was on offer this morning at Barra da Tijuca in Rio De Janeiro, but heavy rains and onshore winds forced event organizers at the Billabong Girls Pro Rio to call another lay day today.

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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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