Sean Morin Wins Scion Wild Card for 2012 USBA Jenks Pro
Sean Morin. Photo: Al MacKinnon
Jenks local Sean Morin has won the voting for the "Who Should Scion Sponsor" online contest. A month of voting on the official USBA tour website concluded today (August 8th) with Morin receiving more than 800 of the 1800+ votes to beat out the likes of Chris Schlegel, Timmy Tilton, Chris Dettlinger, Mike Murphy, and Chuck Guarino. Sean will now be sponsored by Scion Motors as a Wild Card entry in the Pro Division of the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro (Pt. Pleasant, NJ, September 1st-10th). Be sure to visit www.usbatour.com for more information about the Jenks Pro and the USBA National Championship Tour.
Australian Lilly Pollard Signs Deal with Flipmode Clothing
Australian pro bodyboarder Lilly Pollard has announced that she has signed a deal with Flipmode Clothing Company. Be sure to check out www.flipmode.com.au for more info about Flipmode and visit their online store. Also, don't forget to visit Lilly's blog for all the latest news and details: http://findinglilly.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/flipwhat.html
That will just about do it for this week's Current Events. Stay tuned, as the world of bodyboarding is set to get very busy in the upcoming weeks with IBA world tour events in Portugal, Brazil, and Venezuela, as well as the USBA's Jenks Pro. There's going to be lots going on, and BODYBOARDING 101 will keep you dialed in...YEEEWWW!!!
I started bodyboarding in 1988 and this was the first board I ever owned...a Morey Boogie Mach 7-7!
The modern day bodyboard was invented by Tom Morey back in 1971. Since then, the bodyboard has gone through many evolutions in every way imaginable from materials to design features. Here's an opportunity to take a closer look at the bodyboards of the 70's, 80's, and up through the mid 90's. Go to www.vintagebodyboards.com to not only see many of these old school boards, but read the descriptions about them. Enjoy...YEEEWWW!!!
SCION TO SPONSOR LOCAL NEW JERSEY WILD CARD FOR USBA JENKS PRO
Scion Motors, the title sponsor for the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro (Sept. 1st-10th in Pt. Pleasant, NJ) has agreed to sponsor a local New Jersey bodyboarder to be a "Wild Card" entry for this year's event. This lucky rider will be voted in by you, the bodyboarding community, through the USBA website. The eligible riders are Chris Schlegel, Sean Morin, Chuck Guarino, Mike Murphy, Chris Dettlinger, and Tim Tilton. Be sure to visit the link below and vote today!
Stay tuned to BODYBOARDING 101 and www.usbatour.com to find out who the lucky winner of this unique opportunity will be!
SCIENCE BODYBOARDS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TREVOR KAM SIGNATURE MODEL
Science Bodyboards has proudly announced the release of it's new signature model for young Hawaiian ripper Trevor Kam. Boards are in stock now so check with your favorite bodyboard shop or online bodyboard retailer to get your hands on Trevor's new board. Also, be sure to check out www.mikestewart.com and Science Hawaii Bodyboards on Facebook for more information.
AUSTRALIAN DAMIEN MARTIN BACK IN THE WATER AFTER SPINAL CHORD INJURY
Two months ago, Australian bodyboarder Damien Martin fractured six vertebrae during a wipeout at Bawley Point ( a reefbreak known for its dangerously shallow water and heavy barrels). After eight weeks, of recovery Damien has been cleared by his doctors to go back out in the water. Martin was quoted on the Nomad Bodyboards Facebook page as saying, "Just got the all clear to pull into big pits and do twirly-whirls in the air," For more information on his injury, be sure to click on the link below and read the article from his local newspaper, The Ulladulla Times:
JAPANESE BODYBOARDING LEGEND AOI KOIKE GETS MARRIED
Japanese bodyboarder Aoi Koike married her fiance Wa Chin last week. Congradulations, Aoi! 私は、あなたとあなたの新しい夫が一緒に幸福の寿命を共有することを望みます！
That's the news for this week. If you have any news or competiton results from the world of bodyboarding that you feel are newsworthy, feel free to email them to me at atimeforaction@gmail.com and they just might make it into CURRENT EVENTS here at BODYBOARDING 101. Catch you next time around...YEEEWWW!!!
MITCH RAWLINS WINS 2012 NMD SHARK ISLAND CHALLENGE
Mitch Rawlins celebrating his win. Photo: Trouville
The 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge was run in 2 meter waves at the infamous Shark Island in the Cronulla region of Sydney, Australia. 20 of the world's best bodyboarders, including four trialists from the Australian national tour, were invited to compete in this International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) specialty event that had a 3 month waiting period for one day of intense competition. Here are the final results below:
Mitch...pitted at Shark Island. Photo: Trouville
(SIC Final)
1st - Mitch Rawlins
2nd - Ewan Donnachie
3rd - Jason Finlay
4th - Damian King
For more information and photos from the 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge, be sure to visit these links:
For more information about the FEBBRJ (Federacao de Bodyboard de Rio de Janiero), the 2012 Rio Matte Leao Bodyboard tour schedule, rider profiles, and rankings visit the official FEBBRJ site:
HAWAIIAN KAHEKILI LABATTE JOINS CUSTOM X BODYBOARDS TEAM
For more information on Custom X Bodyboards and Kahekili Labatte, be sure to check out www.custom-x.com as well as Custom X Bodyboards and Custom X Hawaii on Facebook.
Well, that's the latest in the world of bodyboarding! Stay tuned to BODYBOARDING 101 for daily blogs and updates every day Monday through Friday. Until the next time around, I hope you're all scoring good waves and good times...YEEEWWW!!!
The last couple of weeks have been rather busy in the world of bodyboarding, so let's get right into it...
THE IBA ZICATELA PRO IS ON
Earlier this week, the IBA announced that the efforts of the "Save Puerto" campaign "has been effective enough so far for organizers to commit to staging the event in late September." The Zicatela Pro has been rescheduled for September 27th through October 6th. For more information on the rescheduling of this event, as well as more information for the ongoing "Salvemos Puerto" campaign and how you can help please click on the links below:
IBA RIO BODYBOARDING INTERNATIONAL EVENT CONFIRMED
Brazilian Hermano Castro at his homebreak of Posto 5, one of the event locations for the 2012 IBA Rio Bodyboarding International. Photo: Oswaldo Luis Sigueira
The IBA has confirmed the addition of the Rio Bodyboarding International event this week. The Rio Bodyboarding International will be a US$30,000 Womens World Tour Grand Slam Series and a US$45,000 Mens 6-star Global Qualifier Series event. This event is scheduled for September 11th-16th, immediately following the 6-star Jenks Pro GQS (Sept. 1st-10th, New Jersey, USA). For more information on this event, check out the link below:
Clothing company THE ALPHA CAMPAIGN has announced the signing of Hawaiian supergrom Tanner McDaniel to their team. For more information on The Alpha Campaign, please visit their website:
Reeflex Wetsuits USA has announced the signing of 2x World Champion Jeff Hubbard and 4x DK World Champion Dave Hubbard to their team. For more information, visit their website:
15 YEAR OLD SAMMY MORRETINO WINS USBA SANDY BEACH PRO
Sammy's winning wave in the Mens Pro Final.
Oahu, Hawaii- 15yr old Kauai wonderkid Sammy Morretino made history by winning the 2012 USBA Dave & Buster's Sandy Beach Pro (July 7th-8th). Morretino also finished 2nd in the DK Pro, 3rd in the Open Mens Amateur, and 3rd in the 14-18 Amateur divisions. Dave Hubbard (Hawaii) won the DK Pro, and Karla Costa Taylor (Brazil/Hawaii) won the Womens Pro. Here are the final results:
(Mens Pro)
1st - Sammy Morretino - Hawaii
2nd - Jeff Hubbard - Hawaii
3rd - Dave Hubbard - Hawaii
4th - Matt Holzman - Hawaii
(Womens Pro)
1st - Karla Costa Taylor - Brazil/Hawaii
2nd - Liana Carlson - Hawaii
3rd - Roberta Bitzer - Brazil/Hawaii
4th - Claudia Ferrari - Brazil/Hawaii
(DK Pro)
1st - Dave Hubbard - Hawaii
2nd - Sammy Morretino - Hawaii
3rd - Kawika Kamai - Hawaii
4th - Brian Stoehr - Maryland
(Mens Open Amateur)
1st - Matt Holzman - Hawaii
2nd - Boo Boo Cazemiro - Hawaii
3rd - Sammy Morretino - Hawaii
4th - Ethan Nevers - Hawaii
(14-18 Amateur)
1st - Sam Mediros - Hawaii
2nd - Tanner McDaniel - Hawaii
3rd - Sammy Morretino - Hawaii
4th - Keanu Gregory - Hawaii
(13 & Under Amateur)
1st - Tanner McDaniel - Hawaii
2nd - Keoki Merault - Hawaii
3rd - John Daniel Kalama - Hawaii
4th - Dylan Lee - Hawaii
5th - Calvin Cerrone - Hawaii
6th - Shaydon Wolfe - Hawaii
Check out the highlight clip from the 2012 USBA Dave & Buster's Sandy Beach Pro...
Jared Houston will be heading home with a little extra coin to his name after collecting the winner's check at this year's Tand Invitational.
South Africa- Jared Houston won the 2012 IBA Tand Invitationl presented by Turbo Bodyboards today. In doing so, he has successfully defended his 2011 Tand championship to become a back-to-back winner, and took home this year's winner's check for $20,000 Rand.
Mark McCarthy getting deep. Photo: Cobus Bosman
Results for the 2012 Tand Invitational Final:
1st - Jared Houston
2nd - Mark McCarthy
3rd - Adam Morley
4th - Henk Esterhysen
For more information, be sure to visit Tand Invitational 2012 on Facebook and www.ibaworldtour.com for all of the latest news and photos.
SHARK ISLAND CHALLENGE ON HOLD FOR THIS WEEK
Australia- IBA Technical Director/ SIC Event Organizer Alex Leon has put The 2012 IBA NMD Shark Island Challenge on hold for this week, opting to wait for better conditions to line up for this year's event.
IBA Australasia/ Rebel Sports Australian Tour The Box Beach Pro (Port Stephens, July 6th-8th)
Current 2012 IBA Australasia Rankings:
1 - Mark McCarthy - South Africa - 2123pts.
2 - Mitch Rawlins - Queensland - 2100pts.
3 - Charlie Holt - New South Wales - 2048pts.
4 - Andrew Lester - New South Wales - 2003pts.
5 - Ryan Hardy - Western Australia - 1920pts.
6 - Jones Russell - New South Wales - 1838pts.
7 - Sacha Specker - South Africa - 1752pts.
8 - Sam Bennett - New South Wales - 1673pts.
9 - Lewy Finnegan - Western Australia - 1628pts.
10 - Michael Novy - Queensland - 1625pts.
10 - Jared Houston - South Africa - 1625pts.
Be sure to visit www.ibaaustralasia.com for more information about the IBAA, the Rebel Sports Tour, and The Box Beach Pro.
IBA America/ USBA National Tour Sandy Beach Pro (Oahu, Hawaii July 7th-8th)
(Men's Pro - after one event)
1 - Dave Hubbard - Hawaii - 1000pts.
2 - Jeff Hubbard - Hawaii - 860pts.
3 - Danny Hart - California - 730pts.
4 - Brian Wise - Hawaii - 670pts.
5 - Matt Holzman - Hawaii - 610pts.
5 - Tanner McDaniel - 610pts.
(Women's Pro - after two events)
1 - Claudia Ferrari - Hawaii/Brazil - 1285pts.
2 - Roberta Bitzer - Hawaii/Brazil - 1280pts.
3 - Karla Costa Taylor - Hawaii/Brazil - 1000pts.
3 - Vicki Reale - California/Australia - 1000pts.
5 - Lumar Guittard - Venezuela - 990pts.
(DK Pro - after one event)
1 - Sammy Morrentino - Hawaii - 1000pts.
2 - Dave Hubbard - Hawaii - 860pts.
3 - Bud Miyamoto - Hawaii - 730pts.
4 - Shane Griffiths - Australia - 670pts.
5 - Dan Worley - Florida - 610pts.
5 - Joe Grodzen - California - 610pts.
Visit www.usbatour.com for more information on the USBA national tour.
That's it for this week's edition of CURRENT EVENTS. Stay tuned for updates on the Shark Island Challenge, the IBA "Salvemos Puerto" campaign, results for the Box Beach Pro and Sandy Beach Pro, along with whatever other news-worthy items may pop up in the world of bodyboarding. Until then, I hope to see you out in the water...YEEEWWW!!!
The Shark Island Challenge (SIC) was an International Association of Professional Bodyboarders (APB) invitational specialty event held each year in Cronulla (Sydney, Australia), to the south of Cronulla Bay and Cronulla Point. Here at Shark Island, these right-hand waves roll in out of deep water and break over a sharp, extremely dangerous rock shelf reef making for thick pitching lips and heavy slabbing conditions. Shark Island tends to break best on east-southeast swells. On swells that are more east or more northeast, riders have to contend with what is known as "The Surge" (a secondary peak that forms just to the north of the main peak), which can make riding this wave even more difficult.
Shark Island at it's finest...SIC Competition Director Alex Leon pulling into a beast! Photo: Gleeson
The first Shark Island Challenge was organized by Nathan Purcell and Mark Fordham, and was run in 1997. In 20+ years of the Shark Island Challenge, only two non-Australians have won this event. Here is the list of SIC Champions:
1997 - Matt Percy - Australia
1998 - Steve "Bullet" Mackenzie - Australia
1999 - Christian "Rissole" Riguccini - Australia
2000 - Mike Stewart - Hawaii
2001 - Damian King - Australia
2002 - Guilherme Tamega - Brazil
2003 - Guilherme Tamega - Brazil
2004 - Guilherme Tamega - Brazil
2005 - *NO WINNER DECLARED*- Event was cancelled in the quarterfinals, two days prior to the end of the competition window, due to lack of surf. The 16 quartefinalists shared the $50,000 prize.
2006 - Ryan Hardy - Australia
2007 - Ben Player - Australia
2008 - Ben Player - Australia
2009 - Ewan Donnachie - Australia
2010 - Ryan Hardy - Australia
2011 - Dave Winchester - Australia
2012 - Mitch Rawlins - Australia
2013 - Josh Kaihe - Australia
2014 - Andrew Lester - Australia
2015 - POSTPONED UNTIL 2016
2016 - Mitch Rawlins - Australia
2017 - Jase Finlay - Australia
2018 - NO CONTEST
2019 - *Shark Island and Mystics were alternate locations for the 2019 APB Kiama Bodyboard King Pro (August 2nd-11th).
