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La Santa Surf Pro
ASP WQS 6 Star Prime Men's Event
San Juan, Lanzarote Canary Islands
14 - 19 October 2008

Phil Macca MacDonald et Drew Courtney terminent 3ème du Santa Surf Pro ASP WQS 6* prime.
San Juan, Lanzarote – Philip Macca MacDonald et Drew Courtney, surfers Australiens du Team OceanEarth, viennent d’accrocher chacun une très belle troisième place de l’ ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Prime Santa Surf Pro à Lanzarote aux Canaries.
Shaun Gossmann, un autre australien du team et éliminé par son pote Macca en huitième, termine 9ème.

Après cette étape dans l’archipel espagnol et les 2250 pts engrangés, Drew devient numéro 4 mondial, Macca se propulse à la 10ème place du Classement WQS tandis que Shaun se rapproche du top20 (#21).
Ils se positionnent ainsi comme de candidats sérieux à la montée en ASP World Tour (WCT – Tour mondial élite).
Le jeu des blessures et des listes de repêchage (au moment du forfait de surfers du World Tour) avait offert à Macca la possibilité de reprendre le Tour qu’il a quitté en fin d’année dernière dès cette saison mais, préférant se concentrer sur le WQS, il a décliné l’offre.

Il leur faudra rester dans les 16 premiers du classement pour accéder le prestigieux ASP World Tour. Les 3 dernières compétitions de l’année seront donc décisives. La première sur la liste aura lieu du 21 au 26 octobre à Carcavelos (Lisbonne) – Portugal.
FINAL
1st, Nick Muscroft (AUS) 14.43 pts
2nd, Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) 14.00 pts
SEMIFINALS
Heat 1: Nic Muscroft (AUS) 13.83 pts Def. Drew Courtney (AUS) 11.17 pts
Heat 2: Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) 16.00 pts Def. Phil MacDonald (AUS) 14.67 pts
QUARTERFINALS RESULTS
Heat 1: Nic Muscroft (AUS) 10.16 pts Def. Heitor Alves (BRA) 8.84 pts
Heat 2: Drew Courtney (AUS) 14.67 pts Shaun Cansdell (AUS) 11.50 pts
Heat 3: Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) 16.84 pts Def. Nathan Yeomans (USA) 14.43 pts
Heat 4: Phil MacDonald (AUS) 16.23 pts Def. Gabe Kling (USA) 16.17 pts

ROUND 5 RESULTS
Heat 1: Heitor Alves (BRA) 16.27 pts Def. Austin Ware (USA) 10.17 pts
Heat 2: Nic Muscroft (AUS) 15.36 pts Def. Adam Robertson (AUS) 12.94 pts
Heat 3: Drew Courtney (AUS) 12.34 pts Def. Bobby Hansen (NZL) 10.83 pts
Heat 4: Shaun Cansdell (AUS) 12.00 pts Def. Tiago Pires (PRT) 10.03 pts
Heat 5: Kekoa Bacalso (HAW) 17.50 pts Def. Greg Emslie (ZAF) 10.93 pts
Heat 6: Nathan Yeomans (USA) 14.33 pts Def. Simao Romao (BRA) 12.30 pts
Heat 7: Gabe Kling (USA) 13.16 pts Def. David Weare (ZAF) 8.56 pts
Heat 8: Phil MacDonald (AUS) 14.83 pts Def. Shaun Gossmann (AUS) 13.77 pts

WQS ratings after the La Santa Surf Pro
1 Curran,Nathaniel USA 13200
2 Davidson,Chris AUS 12525
3 Boal,Tim FRA 11888
4 Courtney,Drew AUS 11600
5 Weare,David ZAF 11450
6 Gudauskas,Patrick USA 11438
7 Kerr,Josh AUS 11325
8 Emslie,Greg ZAF 11188
9 Kling,Gabe USA 11163
10 MacDonald,Phillip AUS 11075
…
21 Gossmann,Shaun AUS 10113
73 Wilson,Blake AUS 6632

Daniel Ross wins all at Ocean & Earth Pro in El Confital

Daniel Ross wins all at Ocean & Earth Pro in El Confital

Daniel Ross : photo Aquashot/ASPEurope

Ocean & Earth Pro
ASP 4 Star WQS Mens Event
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria-Canaries
6 - 12 October 2008

Live Coverage | Results/Photos/Videos etc

Ross Takes Top Honours in ASP WQS 4-Star Ocean & Earth Pro in Gran Canaria

El Confital, Gran Canaria – Daniel Ross (Yamba, AUS), 25, won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 4-Star Ocean & Earth Pro pres. by La Caja de Canarias in pumping five to six foot (1.5 to 2 meter) waves at the world famous venue of El Confital today.

Ross, who defeated Stuart Kennedy (Lennox Head, AUS), 18, in an exciting 100% Australian 35-minute Man-on-man clash, rose throughout the week with excellent skills and variety in his surfing to end up 1st of the 2008 edition and clinch the valuable 1500 winner's ratings' points.

Ocean & Earth Pro ASP 4 Star WQS Event, Confital - Las Canarias

Ocean & Earth Pro
ASP 4 Star WQS Mens Event Las Palmas,Gran Canaria-Canaries
6 - 12 October 2008

Cette année encore "l'Hawaii" de l'Atlantique accueille sur le célèbre spot de Confital l'Ocean & Earth Pro ASP 4 Star WQS Mens Event. Durant une semaine les meilleurs riders européens et mondiaux se retrouvent pour l'une des dernières épreuves de la Saison.

Suivez la compétition en direct sur:

http://www.aspeurope.com/2008/events08/confital08/live.php

OceanEarth est partenaire du Hyuga Pro 2* ASP WQS Event Okuragahama BeachJapan

Hyuga Pro
2-Star ASP World Qualifying Series Event
Okuragahama Beach, Hyuga Miyazaki Japan
8 -12 October 2008
Suivez l'épreuve en direct:
http://www.aspjapantour.com/live/2008/hyugapro/index.php?rLingua=gb

James and Mason take prestigious Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage titles

Mitchell James & event creator Phil Macdonald : photo Jake White/Surfing Queensland

Macca’s Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage

Surfing Queensland
Duranbah, Gold Coast Qld
24 - 26 September 2008

Duranbah, Gold Coast, Qld -- Mitchell James (Kingscliff, NSW) and Sarah Mason (Tugun, QLD) etched their names in history today, taking out the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage in epic conditions. With an increase in swell overnight and improved conditions greeting competitors on the final day of the event, the surfing that eventuated was of the highest order.

James, who had tore the Duranbah beachbreak to shreds over the course of the event, was superb. “I’m so stoked right now,” he said after accumulating a heat total of 14.90 (out of a possible 20); which was highlighted by a brilliant 8.50 point ride.

Defeating Sam Clift (Banora Point, NSW), Noa Deane (Coolangatta, QLD), Jayson Homan (Marcus Beach, QLD), who finished second, third and fourth respectively, James was just happy to make the final. “I had no real thought of winning the event,” he admitted. “I just wanted to do my best and if I made the final then so be it.”

Featuring surfers from as far south as northern NSW (north of Ballina River) and along the entire Queensland coastline, James was quick to point out the high standard of surfing on show. “The guys were all surfing so good,” he continued. “The waves were awesome, so everyone had a really good chance to surf as well as they could.”

The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage provides an innovative and fresh approach to the traditional junior surfing competition in an effort to unearth the new wave of Australian surfing talent. One such talent was Sarah Mason (Tugun, QLD) who was on fire throughout the entire event - taking the 16 and under girls title with a crisp array manoeuvres.

Having been on a tear since the initial heat of competition, Mason accrued a total heat score of 13.50 (out of a possible 20) in the final, outpointing Brodie Doyle (Coolangatta, QLD), Eden Putland (Currumbin Waters, QLD), Codie Klein (Kingscliff, NSW).

In the 13 and under boys final it was event standout Eli Steele (Moffat Beach, QLD) who continued his excellent form accumulating a total heat score of 15.76 (out of a possible 20). Defeating Tommy Boucault (Ocean Shores, NSW), Izak Clifford (Marcus Beach, QLD) and Kai Hing (Wurtulla, QLD), Steele was dominant in his display.

Fellow Moffat Beach resident Renee Heazlewood took the 13 and under girls division, finishing ahead of Beth Palmer (Caloundra, QLD), Stephanie Single (Lennox Head, NSW) and Annie Palmer (Caloundra, QLD) who finished second, third and fourth respectively.

Sarah Mason : photo Jake White/Surfing Queensland

Unlike other surfing competitions, the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage allows competitors (16 years and under) to surf three heats each without elimination instead of the traditional cutthroat format – with each surfer’s two highest scoring rides from each heat will be added together, along with bonus awarded according to the position the competitor finishes in each heat – something that creator, and former ASP World Tour surfer Phil Macdonald is proud of.

“The teenage rampage was a concept that was developed to promote confidence, experience and fun in all levels of junior surfing, from beginner to champion,” said Macdonald after the blue ribbon 16 years and under finals. “This event is more focused on the kids building confidence over the weekend as there is a greater focus on a bonus points and leader board system – hopefully we achieved that.”

The event, which is the one of four Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage events being staged throughout the year, is a qualifying event to the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage to be held at Curl Curl in December. The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage is proudly supported by Ocean & Earth, Vodafone and Surfing Queensland.

Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage up, running at DBah

Macca’s Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage

Surfing Queensland
Duranbah, Gold Coast Qld
24 - 26 September 2008

Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage up and running in style

Fun was the name of day one at the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage held at Duranbah today, as the traditional surfing competition was left behind. With grommets from as far south as northern NSW (north of Ballina River) and along the entire Queensland coastline ripping it up in four divisions, the action was electric.

Eli Steele (Moffat Beach, QLD) was a standout in the under 13 boys division. Revelling in the 1m metre storm conditions, Steele surfed with speed and precision on his backhand. “It’s really fun out there,” Steele commented. Accumulating the highest single wave score of the day with an 8.83 (out of a possible 10), Steele surfed with purpose.

“I like surfing on my backhand and I think the smaller conditions suit my surfing as well.” The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage provides an innovative and fresh approach to the traditional junior surfing competition in an effort to unearth the new wave of Australian surfing talent. “The standard is really high at this event,” Steele continued. “Everyone’s ripping so it’s good to come down here and test yourself against really good surfers.”

Unlike other surfing competitions, the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage allows competitors (16 years and under) to surf three heats each without elimination instead of the traditional cutthroat format – with each surfer’s two highest scoring rides from each heat will be added together, along with bonus points awarded according to the position the competitor finishes in each heat.

Tommy Boucault (Ocean Shores, NSW) was also another standout in the under 13 division, sitting atop the leaderboard at the end of day one. Whilst in the girls division it was Sarah Mason (Tugun, QLD), in the 16 and under division, and Beth Palmer (Caloundra, QLD) who led the way with some critical surfing.

The event, which is the one of four Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage events being staged throughout the year, will act as a qualifying event to the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage to be held at Curl Curl in December. With finals set to determine the four divisions tomorrow, the action shows no signs of relinquishing.

Be sure to get down to Duranbah as there will also be a host of beach activities and challenges with great prizes taking place throughout the day. For more information log onto surfingqueensland.com.au The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage is proudly supported by Ocean & Earth, Vodafone and Surfing Queensland.

Teenage Rampage reporté

Des conditions météorologiques complètement pourries ont poussé Phil Macdonald et le staff O&E à repousser l'épreuve qui devait se dérouler à Cronulla au mois de novembre.

Macca remporte l'ASP WQS 6* Buondi Pro au Portugal

Une semaine après son séjour en France et sa bonne perf' lors du rip curl pro Hossegor, le rider de Cronulla Phil “Macca” MacDonald vient de remporter ce week end l’épreuve ASP WQS 6* Buondi Billabong Pro.

Dans des conditions très petites (environ 50 cm), le puissant surfer de Cronulla, big wave rider mondialement reconnu, s’est brillement imposé en finale contre le Californien Patrick Gudauskas.

« J’ai souvent été deuxième dans ma carrière et gagner un si gros événement est simplement fantastique » explique Macca. « C’est peut être l’une des conditions de surf les plus petites en compétition mais une victoire reste une victoire. Malgré mon gabarit, j’ai su trouvé des vagues à potentiel toute la semaine pour remporter cette compétition. »

Après ce succès, l’ancien numéro 5 mondial du World Tour passe de la 31ème à la 14ème place du classement ASP WQS et devient l’un des prétendants les plus sérieux à la requalification pour l’ASP World Tour.

Ocean & Earth 's Moustache and Margaritas Party

Ocean & Earth welcome to the team Muhlis.

O&E super punk Byron Bartlett and new to the team Muhlis spent the last few weeks pulling into some of the fi nest barrels Indonesia has to offer. The boys did well with the women too!!
The local Lakey Peak grom is one of Indo’s most promising up and comers. Not only does he share a style similar to that of Bruce Irons in the water, on land he can sing, dance, walk and talk equally as well. His warm nature will win your heart every time.
“The Kid is 15 and probably has more game than I do!” - Byron Bartlett on Muhlis. For a full wrap of the boy’s adventures keep an eye on the website. Ocean & Earth wish Muhlis the best of luck in this year’s ‘Bali King of the Groms’ comp held at half way Kuta beach this july. Rip it up grom!

Teenage Rampage Europe 08

Bobby Martinez et Troy Brooks nous rejoignent!!

Bobby Martinez et Troy Brooks seront désormais équipés par OceanEarth en Grip, leash et boardbags. Boddy fait parti des incontournables top10 du Dream Tour et sera bien entendu favori de l'épreuve de Mundaka (Spain) dont il est le double tenant du titre!

Shaun Gossmann termine 5 ème du Yumeya Pro

Yumeya Pro
Men's 6 Star WQS Event #23
Akabane Beach Tahara Japan
27 July - 3 August 2008

> L’Australien Shaun Gossmann termine 5 ème du Yumeya Pro Tahara Japan, épreuve 6* du Tour WQS. Il est actuellement 15 ème du classement général WQS.

Shaun et Phil MacDonald seront en Europe durant le tout mois d'aout afin de participer aux épreuves de Newquay (UK), Lacanau, Hossegor et Ericeira (Port). Venez les encourager!!!

Mick Campbell rejoind O&E à 100%

Ocean and Earth have stepped up our sponsorship of
World Tour surfer Mick Campbell, who will now
ride for our apparel program as well as accessories.
The deal, signed in early June, saw Campbell compete
for the fi rst time as a fully-fl edged O&E team rider at
the recent SriLankan Airlines Pro in the Maldives, where
he fi nished equal ninth.
“We’re stoked to have Cambo riding for our truly
Australian core surfwear company” - Brian Cregan
Company Director

In other news, Troy Brooks has been signed to use
and endorse O&E surfboard travel bags, tractions, leashes
and surf accessories. “It’s good to be riding for a grass
roots global brand like Ocean & Earth,” said Brooks.