After rebranding and revamping the Australian national pro tour as the AUSTRALIAN BODYBOARDING ASSOCIATION, the ABA launched into its inaugural season of competition. Here's a look at their successful first year.
EVENT #1: The Duranbah Pro (April 11th-13th)
Event Winner: Lachlan Cramsie
EVENT #2: The Knights Pro (May 10th-11th)
Event Winner: Joe Clarke
EVENT #3: The Mandurah Pro (May 31st- June1st)
Event Winner: Jake Stone
EVENT #4: The Mystics Pro (July 4th-6th)
Event Winner: Davis Blackwell
2014 ABA TOUR CHAMPION: JAKE STONE
Final 2014 ABA Tour Rankings:
1. Jake Stone 4440 points
2. Joe Clarke 4220 points
3. Lachlan Cramsie 4190 points
4. Davis Blackwell 3553 points
5. George Humphreys 3090 points
6. Marshall Watson 3765 points
7. Dave Winchester 2915 points
8. Justin Vassallo 2630 points
9. John Cruikshank 2580 points
10. Josh Keenan 2550 points
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IN THIS EDITION: Itacoatiara Pro Set to Begin, APB Confirms South America Events, Sintra Portugal Pro Confirmed, Neymara Carvalho Runs for State Senate in Brazil, Sandy Beach Challenge Confirmed.
2014 ITACOATIARA PRO SET TO BEGIN
NITEROI, BRAZIL- The Itacoatiara Pro is set to run as Event #2 on the APB Men's World Tour. The competition window is schedule for July 25th through August 3rd. Rider registration and check-in will be on July 23rd from 1pm-6pm at Adipas House.
Wild Card slots have for the event have been confirmed. The APB Wild Card has been awarded to Tanner McDaniel (Hawaii). The Local Wild Card positions have been awarded to Brazilians Dudu Pedra, Gugu Barcellos, and Guilherme Correa
PORTUGAL- The 2014 Sintra Portugal Pro has been confirmed to run at Praia Grande September 22nd-28th as part of the APB World Tour. The event will feature competition for Men's, Women's, and Drop Knee with the addition of a Pro Junior division.
ESPIRITO SANTO, BRAZIL- 5x Women's world Champion bodyboarder Neymara Carvalho has entered the political arena in Brazil. She is running for state senate in Espirito Santo. Boa sorte, Neymara!
BODYBOARDING 101 has been on hiatus for the past several months. The world of bodyboarding, on the other hand, has had plenty of things going on. So, without any further delay, here's a recap of the major bodyboarding news from the past few months...
JAKE STONE WINS 2014 ABA NATIONAL TOUR
AUSTRALIA- After running a successful 4-event season with competitions held at Duranbah, Knights Beach, Mandurah Wedge, and Mystics the ABA has crowned Jake Stone as the 2014 ABA Men's Pro Tour Champion.
PUERTO RICO- Due to time constraints, the organizers of the Encanto Pro Puerto Rico have cancelled the event for 2014, but have announced the ongoing negotiations to secure and confirm the event in its entirety (Men's, Women's, and Drop Knee pro divisions) for 2015 and 2016. Please read the press release for the full story.
AUSTRALIA- Fourteen weeks after suffering a fractured back and neck in a bodyboarding accident at Mystics, Lilly Pollard has issued an update on her recovery. Check the link below for the official press release.
HAWAII- In April, Mike Stewart's Science Bodyboards announced they have signed Canary Islands supergrom Alexandra Rinder and have released the Rinder signature model.
There you have it, a quick recap of the past several months in the world of bodyboarding. If there is anything noteworthy that you feel I overlooked, feel free to email me and I will do my best to get it posted! Until the next time, I'm Steve "Action" Jackson. I'll see you out in the water...YEEEWWW!!!
