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The fastest surfer in the world is...
Author: SurferToday.com
It makes sense. Speed has always been considered, in one way or another, in competitive surfing. Managing a wave and its crucial sections requires speed management and the so-called 'flow'.
Spectators have always unconsciously enjoyed the speed of a surfer in a small or giant wave. Surf judges, too. When a surfer reaches cruising speed, everyone expects something to happen: an aerial move, a rad carve or a beautiful, smooth and classic wide turn.
Measuring surfing speed with GPS devices is not new. Several experiences have been run with quite interesting results. GPS speed surfing will open new fields in terms of spectacle and market.
Windsurfers and kitesurfers have already been recording speed for a long time. These wind riders are battling hard to (re)conquer the title of the fastest sailing craft. Right now, Alex Caizergues is the fastest sailor in the world. The French kitesurfer recorded 54.10 knots speed, at the 2010 Luderitz Speed Challenge.
The GPS speed surfing will not be compulsory. Pro surfers will decide if they are willing to conquer the title of fastest surfer in the world. Who will be pumping the wave for the maximum speed? In Snapper Rocks, Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning and friends will start to answer this question.
Bethany Hamilton and AnnaSophia Robb will receive Maverick Awards during the Cinequest Film Festival, on the 12th March. Hamilton will receive the special "Life of a Maverick Award" and AnnaSophia will be honoured with Cinequest’s "Emerging Maverick Award". "Soul Surfer", the movie that tells the incredible life story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, will be closing the Cinequest Film Festival, at the California Theater, in San Jose, California. AnnaSophia Robb plays the part of Bethany...
The fastest surfer in the world is...
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2011 will debut a new era in modern surfing. For the first time in the history of the sport, speed will be measured to crown the fastest surfer on Earth. It makes sense. Speed has always been considered, in one way or another, in competitive surfing. Managing a wave and its crucial sections requires speed management and the so-called 'flow'. Spectators have always unconsciously enjoyed the speed of a surfer in a small or giant wave. Surf judges, too. When a...
The International Kiteboarding Association has announced the creation of the 2011 Wave Kiteboarding Championships. The competition will be completed with two stages. The first one will be run through the PKRA World Tour. With a series of not less than six wave events scheduled for 2011, the battle will be fierce to win one of the coveted tour cards that will allow participation in the world championship finals. The second stage – the finals – will be run by the KiteSurf Pro (KSP), a new...
One of Sydney’s top kitesurfing spots, is under threat. The Sutherland Shire Council has plans to erect a fence along the foreshore of Silver Beach, Kurnell. This will seriously impact kiting access and increase the risk of injuries to kitesurfers. There are also plans to re-vegetate Bonna Point, a popular winter kiteboarding spot. A public meeting has been arranged with Council on Saturday, 12th February, at Bonna Point. Kitesurfers will show a strong support to persuade the council that...
Tom Ashley and Kate Ellingham won the RS:X competition at the Sail Auckland 2011. In the Men's fleet, Dorian van Rijsselberge secured the silver medal by winning the final double-points race. In third place, Jon-Paul Tobin got the bronze medal, even with Antonio Cozzolino finishing on equal points. In the Women's fleet, Justina Sellers took the silver medal, while Jazmine Lynch was third. "The regatta has been a huge success," commented Jez Fanstone, Olympic Programme Manager for Yachting...
The Original Windsurfer is going to promote the Class at the 14th Annual Dino Windsurfer National Championships, in USA. The event is organized by the "Dinos" and it's better than a time warp to the 80's. Why? Because it's a fun venue to sharpen your windsurfing skills in a relaxed event. And you can go as retro as you like. For instance, it's easy to spot a chest harness (circa late 70s), many vintage shirts and neon Windsurfer shirts. Way retro. The challenge is simple. Bring a stock...
Pierre-Louis Costes has signed a contract with Pride Bodyboards. The progressive French rider will be joining team mates Sam Bennett, Cade Sharp, Charly Chapelet and Lewy Finnegan, in Hawaii, for the 2011 IBA Pipeline Pro. Pierre-Louis Costes is 21 years old and will be Pride's team leader. He holds strongs chances of conquering the 2011 IBA World Tour. After riding four years with VS, the pro bodyboarder starts a brand new era. "I'm stoked to be joining the team and to be the leader of it....
The top bodyboarders have already arrived in Hawaii. The pro riders have been training hard for the 2011 IBA Pipeline Pro, the first world tour event of the year, to be held between 15th and 25th February. The power and quality of the Pipeline wave will test the skills of competitors across four categories: Men's, Women’s, Drop Knee as well as a special Master’s category. The trials will be held at Sandy Beach on Oahu’s South Shore and everybody is anxious to hit the waves. "Over the...