Ocean and Earth présente Los Totally Crustaceos Surf Fiesta European VQS Champs 10-11

30/04/2011 - FRANCE

Los Totally Crustaceos Surf Fiesta European VQS Champs 10-11 For the first time, Ocean & Earth France was partner of VQS Cahmps Final. Incredible! Plage de la Madrague, Anglet, France, slowed down its usual rhythm last weekend for Los Totally Crustaceous Surf Fiesta! The European VQS Championships that gathered surfers from all around the old continent, who qualified in 2010 and 2011 during the Volcom Qualifying series. Andale pues! The sun was shining, the waves were pumping, Mariachis singing, and the cow skulls were baking below the cacti. Luckily sombreros and hammocks were providing the sufficient overheating safety. Around a 110 surfers crossed the border to enter the long time expected competition and get a shot at the zillion prizes, 4000€ prize money and one of the four one-week trips to compete to the famous World VQS Champs in Newport beach, California (50,000$ prize money). A huevo!And to excite the competitors appetite and spice up the salsa, Electric gave an extra 500€ to the best maneuver of the contest! Needless to say that the tails have been thrown, airs blasted and tubes hunt. Caribbean surfer, William Aliotti felt right at home and robbed the cash, landing a stylish frontside air reverse and winning the 500€ Electric Volt Thrower prize. Free enchiladas and chili con carne fed every compadres hunger and some refreshments were served all weekend long to beat the thirst. As usual there were four categories and the first to be crowned were the chamacos (groms 14 and under) that showed us some man moves on Domingo (Sunday) when the waves reached man size. This year, the revenge of the “Peninsula” surfers was clear, with 2 surfers on top of the podium and 2 Frenchies taking 3rd and 4th place. In the end, Natxo Gonzalez (not Nacho) from Sopelana claimed victory and the 2010-2011 European VQS Champion title in this division. On top of his sick trophy and sweet 500€ prize money, he walked home with a brand new Chili surfboard, a custom Wild electric guitar, a hammock, a million more prizes from our generous partners Electric, Ocean&Earth, FCS and Vans in addition to a trip to California!!!!!!!! No mames wuey!All finalists needed assistance to carry their prizes and couldn’t believe what just happened. In the Chavos (Juniors, 15-17) division, the battle was fierce and Ramzy Boukiam from Morocco took the win in front of William A., Ian Fontaine and Miles Hargreaves. He also won the trip to the World champs, plus 750€ prize money, another custom Wild Electric guitar and of course a ton of extra prizes that would need 2 donkeys to carry it all. In the Senoritas (Girls) final, another epic battle took place. Alizée Arnaud surfed really good all event but couldn’t find the exit of one barrel and took 2nd place, while Johanne Panzini from Reunion Island took the win with some solid turns in a very disputed final. Lucia Martino taking the 3rd place and Ariane Ochoa Torres taking 4th place. Johanne also won a trip to compete in the World VQS Champs next week, 750€ prize money, a guitar and million more things. The weekend ended with the supershow of the Vatos category (Pro-Am). The waves were still firing and every good ride received automatically an answer from an opponent. Local Romain Laulhé recovering from an injury surfed a bit more south, didn’t get the bombs and took 4th place (and 250€); Jose Maria Cabrera from Lanzarote recovering from an injury too, threw his usual massive sprays and took 3rd place (and 250€); Dimitri Ouvre from Guadeloupe Island was outstanding all contest long but only took 2nd place (and 500€) because an on fire Pierre Valentin Laborde wouldn’t let anyone get his trophy. PV was literally destroying every piece of wave he could find on his way, combining for example an alley-oop with a cut back re-entry reverse with a couple more turns on a single wave…He got crowned European VQS champion, got a sweet 1000€ check, a trip to California, and needed three more versions of himself to carry his other prizes home. The weekend was epic and MexicAnglet will be missed by all, but a new European VQS season will kick off next month so go enter one of these to the beach near you, it is FREE and a lot of fun. Check volcomeurope.com for full schedule. We thank all the friends in the industry that helped us with tons of prizes: ELECTRIC, VANS, OCEAN & EARTH, FCS and SEVENTYONE PERCENT Thanks also to Bastienne and the Anglet Surf Club, to the Anglet City council, Ludo for the video, Mike Pireddu and Laurent Haristoy for the photos, and everyone from the staff for the good job. For more action, don’t miss the Totally Twisted Crustaceans Champs of Metal (WORLD VQS CHAMPS) LIVE WEBCAST on volcom.com from Friday May 13 til Sunday May 15. Results: ELECTRIC VOLT THROWER: William Aliotti (500€) VATOS (Open): 1. PV Laborde (Fr) 1000€, trip to California 2. Dimitri Ouvre (Guada) 500€ 3. Jose Maria Cabrera (Cny) 250€ 4. Romain Lauhlé (Fr) 250€ SENORITAS (Girls): 1. Johanne Panzini (Run) 750€, trip to California 2. Alizée Arnaud (Fr) 3. Lucia Martino (Es) 4. Ariane Ochoa Torres (Es) CHAVOS (Juniors) 1. Ramzi Boukiam (Mor) 750€, trip to California 2. William Aliotti (St Barth) 3. Ian Fontaine (Fr) 4. Miles Hargreaves (UK) CHAMACOS (Groms) 1. Natxo Gonzalez (Euk) 500€, trip to California 2. Marcelino Botin (Es), trip to California 3. Charly Quivront (Fr) 4. Andy Crière (Fr)

The ONE : the greatest evolution in leash technology in 30 years

ONE month November

Hope you are all well. Here is the November edition of ONE Month, it's the RAMPAGE edition with the crew have just completed an unprecedented 4 Teenage Rampage comps in one month during October in Australia.
Check out the "OCTOBER RAMPAGE FACT BOX" section to see the amazing amount of Km's they travelled during that time. Page 2 features the 2011 Tail Pad range. Also attached is a pdf with all the tech info, features, reviews, tests and quotes on the One Piece Leash.

Team Australia Fly Their Flags High On Day 6 at Billabong ISA World Surfing Games

October 29th, 2010

LIMA/PERU (Tuesday 26th October, 2010): AMID the head-high rights at Punta Hermosa, TravelSIM Team Australia moved a step closer to a podium finish at the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games presented by Amarok of Volkswagen with a strong bag of results in Peru today.

Former ASP Women’s World Champion Chelsea Hedges (Tweed Heads, NSW) advanced to the Open Women’s Qualify round 4, after showcasing an inspirational performance to take out her round 3 heat.

Hedges surfed smart and held two moderate scores until she pulled out an 9.0 at the last second to triple her opponent’s scores with an impressive two-wave total of 14.00 (out of a possible 20).

The emotion in the repercharge rounds lit up the beach, with each team’s fans shouting and applauding wave after wave for their compatriots.
Former ISA gold medallist Mick Campbell (Port Macquarie, NSW) surfed twice throughout the day in his two Open Men’s Repercharge heats to progress into the 8th Round.
Campbell’s ISA surfing experience will spur on TravelSIM Team Australia to continue their battle and ensure Australia retains its stature as the number one surfing nation in the world.

“It is special surfing under the Aussie flag. The team we have is amazing and I’m just pumped to surf in this huge event,” said Campbell.

The Australian longboarders provided the spectators with a visual feast of multiple combinations, radical rail transitions and elegant footwork to remain in the hunt for a medal.
Former ASP Men’s World Longboard champion Josh Constable (Peregian Beach, Qld) and reigning ASP Men’s Longboard champion Harley Ingleby (Emerald Beach, NSW) both placed 2nd in their round 3 heats, to advance into the Longboard Qualify round 4.

ASP Women’s World Tour competitor Rebecca Woods (Copacabana, NSW) was caught up in the fierce competition of the elimination round and is unfortunately out of the event.
Woods failed to progress from the 5th Open Women’s Repercharge round after placing 3rd with a two-wave total of 10.33 (out of a possible 20), but will carry on her Aussie pride by cheering on her fellow Australian team mates till the end of the competition.

TravelSIM Team Australia is proudly supported by TravelSIM and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
Each member of Team Australia will receive huge support through the “Hero SMS” website setup by TravelSIM. The free texting website allows supporters to send a free text message to Team Australia or their favourite surfer via a purpose built website available at http://www.travelsim.net.au/lima_peru.php

Surfing Australia would like to thank the Australian Government for their continued funding and commitment to our sport in this country.

The Australian Sports Commission is the Government body that develops, supports and invests in sport at all levels in Australia. Surfing Australia works closely with the Australian Sports Commission to develop surfing from community participation to high performance level.

For more information please visit – www.surfingaustralia.com/team-aust.php or www.travelsim.net.au

Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage champions crowned at Avalon

November 3rd, 2010

Ocean & Earth Team Rider and former ASP World Tour surfer Phil MacDonald (centre) with the Champions of the Ocean & Earth Teenager Rampage. Pictured left to right are Jordi Lawler, Sam Bond, Phil MacDonald, Holly Wawn and Audrey Styman-Lane.

(Avalon, NSW – Sunday, 31 October 2010): The North Avalon instalment of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage has provided yet another amazing insight into the future of Australian surfing.

Providing an innovative and fresh approach to the traditional junior surfing competition in an effort to unearth the new wave of Australian surfing talent, competitors, over the two-day period, took advantage of the progressive format.

Jordi Lawler (North Narrabeen, NSW) claimed the prestigious 16 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

Greeted with excellent conditions over the weekend, high scores were the order of the event with a number of near perfect rides highlighting the amazing talent on show.

Leading from the front was 16 years boys champion Jordi Lawler (North Narrabeen, NSW), who had been on a mission throughout the entire event.

Racking up the highest heat score of the day, with a blistering 17.16 (out of a possible 20), Lawler felt at home in the two to three foot conditions.

“There’s some fun little waves out there,” he said with a smile.

“The waves today are a lot like my normal break at North Narrabeen, so I felt pretty comfortable.”

Audrey Styman-Lane (Avalon, NSW) claimed the prestigious 16 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

Seeing the best surfers under 16 years from the Northern Beaches and Central Coast regions, living between Sydney Harbour and Lake Macquarie, Lawler rose above the pack, continuing on his recent run of good form.

Adding further incentive to this event, which is one of a dozen international events being staged throughout the year, is that it will act as a qualifying event to the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage.

The top four surfers in the male divisions and the highest two from the female divisions qualifying for the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage to be held on 21-23 January, 2011 at Cronulla.

“I’m glad the international Rampage is at Cronulla I seem to go okay there every time I’m there,” he said.

“I have made a few finals lately but have not been able to win so I’m stoked I got the win on this one especially as it is a qualifier through to the next round.”

Sam Bond (Avalon, NSW) claimed the prestigious 13 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

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 a leader board format that rewards consistency and fun, the four best-placed surfers in the each division will progress to their division final.

Joining Lawler in the winners circle today was local favourite Audrey Styman-Lane (Avalon, NSW), who claimed the 16 years girls division. Outpointing her sister Grace in an enthralling final, Audrey was gracious in victory.

“Me and my sister have a good rivalry going on it pushes both of our surfing,” she admitted.

“But, in saying that I’m so glad that I won, I’m really excited to be able to surf in the International Final.”

Having recently taken out the Honey Women’s Classic in Cronulla a mere two weeks ago, Styman-Lane was over the moon to get the win today at home.

“This was definitely the biggest event I have ever won.”

“It feels like I’m on a bit of a roll, so hopefully I can take this into the Final in Cronulla.”

In the 13 years division Holly Wawn (Newport, NSW) took out the final with a strong performance, accruing 11.40 (out of a possible 20), whilst in the 13 years boys division local phenom Sam Bond (Avalon, NSW) took the crown with a combined heat score of 13.17 (out of a possible 20).

For more information be sure to log onto www.surfingnsw.com.au

The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage is proudly supported by Ocean and Earth, Vodafone, Coastalwatch, Surfing World, Gideon shoes, NASA and Surfing NSW.

FINAL RESULTS

Under 13 Girls
1-Holly Wawn
2-Alysse Cooper
3-Emily Benecke

Under 13 Boys
1-Sam Bond
2-Harley Ross Webster
3-Fraser Dovell
4-Darcy Crump

Under 16 Girls
1-Audrey Styman Lane
2-Jess van der Meer
3-Lauren McAleer
4-Sophia Bernard

Under 16 Boys
1-Jordi Lawler
2-Nathan Munro
3-Jackson Carey
4-Jake Thompson

Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage Avalon 2010

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World Champion Andy Irons Passes Away

World Champion Andy Irons Passes Away
Andy Irons (HAW), 32, former three-time ASP World Champion, passed away from illness-related complications while en route back to Kauai.

Andy Irons (HAW), 32, three-time ASP World Champion, passed away today en-route from Puerto Rico back home to Kauai from complications due to illness.

Official Irons Family Statement:

The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii’s Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion.

Irons, 32, withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness, and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with Dengue Fever, a viral disease.

At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support, and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

Irons, who began his career with the elite ASP World Tour in 1998, went on to collect 20 elite tour victories, four Triple Crown of Surfing Titles, three consecutive ASP World Titles and change the sport forever with his unparalleled ability and comprehensive approach to surfing.

The thoughts and sympathies of the O&E family go out to the Irons family as the entire sporting world mourns this tragedy.