Surfing News October 2007

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WEDNESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2007
	Tropical Storm Hits Cuba, Bahamas and Florida
	A tropical storm named Noel will be hitting some areas of Cuba, Bahamas and Florida. With a maximum sustained wind of nearly 50 mph, Noel is hitting provinces of Cuba, including Camaguey, Las Tunas, Guantanamo, and Holguin. It moves westward to the province of Ciego de Avila. The central and southeastern Bahamas, particularly Turks and Caicos Islands, are also affected by the tropical sto Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2007
	Jordy Smith Joins O'Neill Team
	South African surfer Jordy Smith is now part of O'Neill team after signing to the company. Smith is leading the ASP World Qualifying Series ratings with an all-time points record of more than 14,000. Last year, Smith won in several competitions around the world, thus guaranteed himself a spot on next year's ASP World Tour. At an early age, Smith is already considered one of the best surf Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2007
	Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro Runs Oct.30 - Nov.7
	The Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro, which will run from October 30 to November 7, will be the second to the last stop of the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour. It will be the deciding point for the final winners of ASP World Champion - and if Mick Fanning (AUS) stays at the lead next week in Brazil. If Fanning wins in the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro, he will get his maiden ASP World Title an Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2007
	De Souza Wins at Maresia Surf International
	Brazilian surfer Adriano de Souza won in the Maresia Surf International and marked the highest score he has ever made. De Souza scored 19.20 points in the first semi-final. With 2500 points, de Souza went up to 31st position from 45th in the WQS ratings. De Souza, whose last winning in a surf contest was in 2005, defeated Australian surfer Corey Ziems. Though losing Maresia Surf Interna Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2007
	BSA Statement on British Airways’ Baggage Policy
	As the governing body for surfing in this country we are extremely shocked to hear about British Airways’ new policy on baggage and their statement that after the 6th November they will no longer carry surfboards at all. In their own words BA is the company that promotes itself as the UK's largest international scheduled airline and ‘takes pride in providing a full service experience.’ Read Full Story