Womens Surfing

Chelsea Hedges was a Round 1 standout. Photo courtesy Sean Rowland/ASP/CI via Getty Images

Movistar Peru Classic Pres. By Rip Curl Lay Day, Swell Coming

Event organizers at the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl, Event No. 5 of 7 of 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, have opted to call competition off for today, with onshore winds and low tides preventing a recommencement.

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Ryan Brower

Reigning 2x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore was the top performer today. Photo courtesy Rowland/ASP

Top Seeds Dominate Round 1 Of Movistar Peru Classic Pres. By Rip Curl

Event No. 5 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, today’s Movistar Peru Classic was dominated by perennial ASP Women’s World Title contenders and top seeds in an impressive announcement of their intentions in Peru.

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Ryan Brower

Australian Rebecca Woods. Photo courtesy ASP/Cestari

ASP Women’s Movistar Peru Classic Round 1 ON At Lobitos

After a few lay days in a row, things get started for the women in Peru. Watch the event live at aspworldtour.com.

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Ryan Brower

The Queen of Peruvian surfing, Sofia Mulanovich will be looking for a big result in her native land. Photo courtesy ASP/CI/Cestari via Getty Images

Lay Day Called For Movistar Peru Classic Pres. By Rip Curl

The Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl, Event No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, has called a lay day today, with strong winds damaging the event site at Lobitos.

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Ryan Brower

Steph Gilmore looks to get back on track for a third world title in Peru. Photo courtesy Kelly Cestari/Covered Images/ASP via Getty Images

ASP Top 17 Gear Up For Movistar Peru Classic Pres. By Rip Curl Tomorrow

The world’s best female surfers are heating up the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour as Event No. 5 of 7, the Movistar Peru Classic presented by Rip Curl, commences its waiting period tomorrow.

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Ryan Brower

2009 ASP World Tour Rookie Coco Ho. Photo: ASP/Getty

Coco Ho In Contention For ASP World Title

Hawaiian ASP World Tour Surfer Coco Ho In Contention For The 2009 ASP World Title

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Justin Cote

Coco picking one of those lefts off to light up on her backhand. Photo courtesy Rip Curl/Warbrick

Coco Ho Wins Women’s Rip Curl Pro Search

Hawaiian Coco Ho grabbed her very first ASP Women’s World Tour victory in Portugal today against former World Champ Chelsea Hedges. A serious statement for Rookie of the Year, Coco is now smack dab in the middle of a Women’s World Title race. Check out all the photos and video.

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Ryan Brower

Stephanie Gilmore surfing her way to a Round 1 heat victory today. Photo courtesy ASP/CI/Cestari via Getty Images

Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search Round 1 Completed At Belgas

Event No. 4 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search commenced immediately following the completion of the Rip Curl Pro Search (won by Mick Fanning (AUS), 28) this morning at Supertubos, but event organizers opted to hunt down the best possible conditions on offer at midday, setting on the offshore, punchy peaks of Belgas.

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Ryan Brower

Rip Curl Pro Search Wildcard Owne Wright took out Slater and Dane Reynolds at Bells Beach earlier in the season. What will he do at Supertubes? Tune into live.ripcurl.com to find out! Photo: ASP/Getty Images

World’s Best Prepare For Rip Curl Pro Search Monday

The Rip Curl Pro Search, Event No. 9 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, is set to commence tomorrow with solid waves forecast for the world’s best surfers to sink their teeth into.

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Justin Cote

Triple Crown Of Surfing

Gidget Pro Sunset Beach Celebrating 35 Years Of Women’s Pro Surfing At Sunset Beach

Thirty-five years ago, Hawaii’s Laura Blears single-handedly took on an all-male field at Sunset Beach in the Smirnoff Pro, firmly planting the flag for women’s professional surfing.

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Justin Cote

  • 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
  • TW Promotes Rob Campbell To Editorial Director November 4, 2009
    TransWorld Media announced today that Rob Campbell, who has served as publisher of TransWorld Business for more than two years, has been promoted to Editorial Director.
    kailee bradstreet
  • Steve Larosiliere on Huffington Post November 4, 2009
    Stoked Mentoring founder Steve Larosiliere is featured on the "Internet newspaper", The Huffington Post. Larosiliere is now a featured blogger on the site's impact section. Check it out!
    Steven Hemphill
  • Surf Expo’s BRA Petition: Reactions From George Leichtweis & Frank Messman November 3, 2009
    We reached out to key retailers and manufacturers to find out their takes on the petition and general thoughts on the direction skate trade shows are headed. Here's what Modern Skate & Surf Owner George Leichtweis and Blackbox CEO/Partner Frank Messman had to say.
    mike lewis

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