In This Edition: Tristan Roberts Wins TAND Invitational, Jacob Romero signs with No. 6, Jeremy Wright signs with BZ and Churchill, Cloak + Dagger Issue #2 Out Now, BBR Mag Out Now.
TRISTAN ROBERTS WINS 2013 THE TAND INVITATIONAL
SOUTH AFRICA- 16-year-old South African "super grom" Tristan Roberts has won the 2013 The TAND Invitational, an IBA World Tour specialty event. For all of the details and final results, please visit the following link:
Here are the video highlights from The TAND Invitational:
JACOB ROMERO SIGNS WITH NO. 6 BODYBOARDS
MAUI, HAWAII- IBA Grand Slam Series competitor Jacob Romero has signed on with No. 6 Bodyboards. For all of the latest updates and details, please be sure to visit the official No. 6 website as well as No. 6 on Facebook.
CALIFORNIA, USA- Jeremy Wright has signed a new deal with BZ Pro Boards and Churchill Swim Fins. For all of the latest updates and details, be sure to visit the following links:
In This Edition: Amaury Lavernhe Wins Itacoatiara Pro
NITEROI, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL- 2010 World Champion Amaury Lavernhe (Reunion Island) has won the 2013 IBA Itacoatiara Pro in Brasil. Here are the final day highlights...
With this win, Amaury's second Grand Slam Series victory for the 2013 season, he leave's Brasil tied for the lead on the world tour with 2x World Champion Ben Player (Australia). Here are the current Men's GSS point standings following Itacoatiara...
For more information as well as all of the latest news, updates and video highlights from the IBA please be sure to check out the following links:
In This Edition: PLC Wins Antofagasta GQS, Cobb Wins Women's GSS at Antofagasta, Ben Player Wins Arica GSS, Luz Marie Wins Regional Event at Arica, Joey Viera Suffers Broken Neck at Sandy's, Toby Player and Wife Expecting Twins, Pro Bodyboard Couple Expecting First Baby.
PLC WINS GQS, COBB WINS WWT AT ANTOFAGASTA
PLC Wins the 2013 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival Men's GQS.
ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE- 2011 IBA World Champion Pierre Louis Costes (France) has won the Men's GQS (Global Qualifier Series) portion on the 2013 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival in Chile. Also walking away victorious at Antofagasta, Australian Emma Cobb won the WWT (Women's World Tour) Grand Slam.
Australian Emma Cobb wins the WWT Grand Slam at the 2013 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival.
ARICA, CHILE- 2x World Champion Ben Player (Australia) has won the 2013 Arica Chilean Challenge. With this win, his second of the year, BP moves into the #1 ranking on the MWT (Men's World Tour) Grand Slam Series.
LUZ MARIE GRANDE WINS WOMEN'S REGIONAL EVENT AT ARICA
Puerto Rico's Luz Marie (picture on right) came away victorious at Arica.
ARICA, CHILE- This year's Arica Chilean Challenge featured an IBA Latin America Women's Regional Tour event to coincide with the Men's GSS. Claiming the win, in the women's regional competition, was Puerto Rico's Luz Marie Grande.
OAHU, HAWAII- As announce on the Triad Movement Bodyboards Facebook page, Hawaiian bodyboarder and notable industry figure Joey Viera suffered a broken neck while riding Sandy's on Oahu's south side. Fortunately for Viera, he did not suffer any paralysis. He will undergo surgery today (3 June 2013) to fuse together his C6 and C7. Best of luck with surgery and hoping you have a speedy recovery!
TOBY PLAYER AND WIFE EXPECTING TWINS
The next generation of Players!
AUSTRALIA- Toby Player and his wife, Chloe, have announced that they are expecting twins! Congratulations, Toby and Chloe!
PRO BODYBOARD COUPLE EXPECTING FIRST BABY
The Bitzers are expecting a baby girl.
OAHU, HAWAII- Professional bodyboarders Jason Bitzer and 3x USBA Women's National Champion Roberta Bitzer have announced that they are expecting their first child. Congratulations, Jason and Beta!
That's all for now. Until the next time, I'm Steve "Action" Jackson. I'll see you out in the water...YEEEWWW!!!
Steve "Action" Jackson at Copacabana Shorebreak. GoPro photo by Felipe Watson.
Hey, what's up? Here's the rundown on the summer schedule for BODYBOARDING 101. I have been working on a limited schedule for the summer months, posting news blogs when I can to keep everybody on top of all the major happenings in the world of bodyboarding. Listed below are the links for the June, July, and August blogs. September's schedule was really busy...working commentary for Rio Bodyboarding International followed by two and a half weeks of travelling in the United States...so, no blogs for September.
I hope you all enjoyed your summer! Ser seguro, feliz e saudavel...boa sorte e boas ondas a todos! Be safe, happy, and healthy...good luck and good waves to all! Until the "FALL SEMESTER," I'm Steve "Action" Jackson. I'll see you out in the water...YEEEWWW!!!
Steve "Action" Jackson at the 2011 Encanto Pro Puerto Rico. Photo: Manny Vargas
Name: Steven Jackson
Age: 41
Height: 5'7"/ 170cm
Weight: 154lbs./ 70Kg
Status: Married
From: Brielle, New Jersey, USA
Current Residence: Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Years Bodyboarding: 28
Home Surf Spots: Manasquan, Belmar, and Jenk's in NJ. Posto 5 and Copacabana Shorebreak in Rio.
Favorite Quote: "Those who dream by day are aware of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
AMATEUR BODYBOARDING CAREER: I competed full-time as an amateur in the Men's Bodyboarding Division of the ESA (Eastern Surfing Association) Central New Jersey District from 1996-1999 and from 2003-2004, as well as competing in a couple of ABA (Atlantic Bodyboarding Association) events during my amateur career.
(Eastern Surfing Association- Central New Jersey District)
- 1997 ESA/CNJ Men's Bodyboarding Champion
- 1998 ESA/CNJ Men's Bodyboarding Vice-Champion
- 1999 ESA/CNJ Men's Bodyboarding Champion
- =9th in Men's Bodyboarding at 1999 ESA East Coast Surfing Championships
- 2003 ESA/CNJ Men's Bodyboarding Champion
- 3rd in Men's Bodyboarding at ESA Northeast Regional Championships
- 2004 ESA/CNJ Men's Bodyboarding Vice-Champion
Most Memorable Win: My personal favorite was in 2003. I won the ESA/CNJ event at Manasquan Inlet on Halloween weekend. There is something very special about the feeling of winning a competition at your home break, in front of all of your friends!
(Atlantic Bodyboarding Association)
- 4th place in Open Bodyboarding at 2004 ABA Belmar Pro/Am (New Jersey)
- 3rd place in Masters Bodyboarding at 2006 ABA Kitty Hawk Pro/Am (North Carolina)
I was stoked on a 3rd place finish in the Masters Bodyboarding division at the 2006 ABA Kitty Hawk Pro/Am in North Carolina. This was my last competition as an amateur, and a nice way to finish off my amateur career. Photo: Justine Renzi
PROFESSIONAL BODYBOARDING CAREER: I competed in the Men's Pro division on the USBA (United States Bodyboarding Association) National Championship Tour 2005-2011. I managed to rank in the top 20 in final season standings for 2006, 2007, 2008, and once more in 2011 but, to be completely honest, my "pro career" was lackluster and disappointing at best. With minimal sponsor support compounded by a run of injuries and persistent health issues, I was never able to compete on a full-time schedule or put together the results I was striving for.
One of my last pro events...The 2011 US Open of Bodyboarding in Huntington Beach, CA. Photo: Liz Crowley
INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPORT OF BODYBOARDING:
On the fly during the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro in New Jersey!
USBA- UNITED STATES BODYBOARDING ASSOCIATION:
I worked USBA tour events in New Jersey, California, and Mexico from 2005-2012 as:
- Event Coordinator
- Transportation and Logistics
- Beach Marshall
- Beach Announcer
- Webcast Commentator
- Security
- Media Relations and Press Releases
- Sponsor Liason
For as long as I was involved with the USBA, if there was a job to be done I was willing to jump in and take care of it! If I am not familiar with how to handle a job or situation, I am always willing to find a solution and learn on the fly!
Frame grab...interviewing Jeff Hubbard during the live webcast of the 2011 US Open of Bodyboarding in Huntington Beach, CA.
IBA- INTERNATIONAL BODYBOARDING ASSOCIATION:
BUZIOS BODYBOARDING 2010:
Location: Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When: May 2010
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Host, Press Release Writer
After working commentary each day, I would go back to the hotel and type up the IBA press releases for Buzios Bodyboarding 2010.
2011 PIPELINE PRO:
Location: Pipeline, North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
When: February 2011
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
"Action" Jackson and Manny Vargas, 2011 Pipeline Pro webcast commentators on Red Bull TV!
*2011 PIPELINE BODYSURFING CLASSIC:
Location: Pipeline, North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
When: February 2011
Job Description: Announcer/ MC
The Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic competition was run as part of the IBA Pipe Pro. I was asked to work as beach announcer and MC...stoked! Photo: Manny Vargas
2011 ENCANTO PRO:
Location: Middles, Isabela, Puerto Rico
When: November 2011
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
Manny V and "Action" Jackson in the commentary booth at the Encanto Pro in Puerto Rico.
2012 ITACOATIARA PRO:
Location: Itacoatiara, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
When: June 2012
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
Frame grab of Steve "Action" Jackson and Manny Vargas from live webcast of the 2012 Itacoatiara Pro in Brasil.
RIO BODYBOARDING INTERNATIONAL 2012:
Location: Posto 5, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
When: September 2012
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Host, End-of-Day Highlights
Hosting the English-speaking commentary for Rio Bodyboarding International 2012 with 5x World Champion Neymara Carvalho sitting in for guest commentary.
RIO BODYBOARDING INTERNATIONAL 2013:
Location: Posto 5, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
When: September 2013
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Host, End-of-Day Highlights
Bodyboarding legend Jay Reale and Steve "Action" Jackson hosting the English-speaking commentary for Rio Bodyboarding International 2013.
APB- ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BODYBOARDERS:
2014 ITACOATIARA PRO:
Location: Itacoatiara, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
When: July 25th- August 3rd
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Host
In the commentary booth with 9x World Champion Mike Stewart.
2015 ENCANTO PRO CULTURA
Location: Middles, Isabela, Puerto Rico
When: Movember 4th-15th
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Morning Show Host
Hoisting the APB Men's Championship Trophy on The Morning Show in front of title contenders Pierre Louis Costes (France), Jared Houston (South Africa), and Amaury Lavernhe (Reunion Island).
2016 ITACOATIARA PRO
Location: Praia de Itacoatiara, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
When: July 16-26
Job Description: Webcast Commentator
Frame grab of Steve "Action" Jackson and Dave Hubbard during live covergae of the 2016 APB Itacoatiara Pro.
CIRCUITO CARIOCA DE BODYBOARD (Rio City Bodyboarding Tour):
Locations: Ipanema, Copacabana, Macumba, Sao Conrado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When: August through December 2013
Job Description: Assistant Beach Marshal
Working the flags as Assistant Beach Marshal for the 2013 Circuito Carioca de Bodyboard.
Photo: Flavio Brito
BODYBOARDING 101:
I began the Bodyboarding 101 blog in June of 2012, during the Itacoatiara Pro. I research, write, and update all of the blogs with pro riders, knowledgeable industry figures, and legends of bodyboarding helping me to uncover and document the history of bodyboarding as well as helping with the questions I tend to have. All of this information is gathered, organized, and passed on to the bodyboarding community. Bodyboarding is a labor of love for me. I am fascinated by the 40+ years of our sport and constantly try to learn more! So far, in the first four years of Bodyboarding 101, this blog has had more than 125,000 page views, with that number growing every day. For more information about BODYBOARDING 101, please be sure to visit this link:
WRITING:
I have written for several bodyboarding publications over the years, both print and online, including:
- Bodyboarding Magazine
- Bodyboarder Magazine
- Crysis Bodyboard Magazine
-Surge Bodyboarding Magazine
-BBR magazine
-Riptide Magazine
I have, also, written press releases for the USBA national tour, the IBA world tour, and the APB World Tour.
OTHER EXPERIENCE: (ASP-ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS)
2014 ASP Men's QS Quiksilver Saquarema Prime presented by Powerade
Location: Praia de Itauna, Saquarema, Ri de Janeiro, Brasil
When: May 20th-25th
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
The English-speaking commentary team for the ASP Saquarema Prime, Steve "Action" Jackson and big wave surfing legend Peter Mel!
(WSL- WORLD SURF LEAGUE)
2015 WSL QS10,000 Quiksilver Pro Saquarema presented by Powerade
Location: Praia de Itauna, Saquarema, Ri de Janeiro, Brasil
When: May 5th-10th
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host, Morning Show Host
WSL Quiksilver Pro Saquarema Morning Show.
2015 WSL QS1500 Maui and Sons Arica Pro presented by Corona
Location: El Gringo, Arica, Chile
When: August 4th-9th
Job Description: Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
WSL QS1500 Maui and Sons Arica Pro presented by Corona.
2015 WSL QS6000 Red Nose Pro
Location: Praia do Santinho, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil
When: October 20th-25th
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
Red Nose Pro English-speaking commentary hosts Flavio Padaratz and Steve "Action" Jackson.
2015 WSL QS6000 Mahalo Surf Eco Festival
Location: Praia de Tiririca, Itacaré, Bahia, Brasil
When: October 27th-November 1st
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
English-speaking webcast commentators Flavio Caldas and Steve "Action" Jackson during the Mahalo Surf Eco Fest.
(ISA- INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION)
2014 ISA World Bodyboard Championship
Location: Punta Uno, Iquique, Chile
When: December 6th-14th
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host, Portuguese-speaking interviews
Frame grab of live interview during ISA WBC 2014.
2015 ISA Iquique Para Todos World Bodyboard Championship
Location: Punta Uno, Iquique, Chile
When: December 6th-13th
Job Description: English-speaking Webcast Commentator/ Co-Host
