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12.13.11
Industry News
For Immediate Release: CARLSBAD, Calif.— SPY® is proud to announce John John Florence is the 2011 Triple Crown of Surfing Champion. Showing versatility and consistency beyond his years, he bested the world’s top surfers across three events to win Hawaii’s most esteemed award. “I’ve dreamed of this my entire life,” said Florence. “For any Hawaiian [...]
12.12.11
Industry News
For Immediate Release: CARLSBAD, Calif.– SPY Optic™ today announced the appointment of Devon Howard as marketing director. He will preside over day-to-day athlete, event and product marketing, and will report directly to SPY® President Michael Marckx. A second-generation surfer from San Diego, Howard built a career on riding waves and promulgating stories about surf culture, [...]
12.12.11
Industry News
Big Wave Champ Garrett McNamara First To Surf Giant Wave On WaveJet
December 5, 2011 – WaveJet Brand Ambassador, Garrett McNamara, who recently achieved the feat of surfing a wave estimated at 90+ feet that has challenged the current world record, scored another first in the world of surfing. Garrett, while on location in Portugal caught and rode a huge rogue wave estimated at 45 feet on [...]
12.12.11
Industry News
Versa Traction signs licensing contract to represent Carve in the United States.
Sydney, Australia (December 2, 2011) – Carve today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Versa Traction of Westminster, California to represent the Carve brand. Versa Traction will be distributing and marketing Carve eyewear, apparel, headwear and accessories. “We are so excited to bring the Carve brand to the USA,” stated Jason Neu, CEO [...]
12.12.11
Contest Wire
ASP Top 34 Determined for 2012
BANZAI PIPELINE, Hawaii/USA (Monday, December 12, 2011) – With the completion of the 2011 ASP World Tour, the ASP Top 34 have been determined for 2012. This elite group of surfers will contest for the 2012 ASP World Title, starting on the Gold Coast of Australia in February. 2012 ASP TOP 34: 1. Kelly Slater [...]
12.10.11
Contest Wire
Kieren Perrow Wins the Pipe Masters
Kieren Perrow has won his first ASP World Tour event, taking out the Billabong Pipe Masters.
12.9.11
Industry News
Matt Costa Rocks Surfer the Bar
Turtle Bay, Hawaii (December 8, 2011) On December 5, Matt Costa, California’s own folk-rock sensation, set up amps and put down some roots on Oahu’s North Shore when he played a jaw-dropping set at Surfer the Bar, located at Turtle Bay Resort. Costa, a one-time professional skateboarder who hails from Huntington Beach, CA has become [...]
12.8.11
Industry News
Surf Madness North Shore Premiere
Sterling Spencer and friends invite you to their Oahu screening
Sterling Spencer and friends invite you to their Oahu screening.
12.2.11
Contest Wire
Florence Wins Vans World Cup to Take Vans Triple Crown Lead
HONOLULU (Dec. 1, 2011) -- Hawaii's John John Florence has stood on the sand here at Sunset Beach watching the crowning of surfing champions since he was 6-years-old. Today, at 19, he stood on the podium, having realized his childhood dream of winning the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, and taking the lead on the coveted Vans Triple Crown presented by Rockstar Energy Drink series ratings. It was an overwhelming victory for Florence, who surfed in his first Vans Triple Crown event at the tender age of 12.
