Surfing News February 2008

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WEDNESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2008
	Quiksilver Pro Called Off
	The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro presented by LG opted to call the official competition off yesterday after two full days of competition at both events. The men's expression session was called on after the organizers assessed the conditions at the primary site of Snapper Rocks in the morning. They waited for the tide to switch. The conditions never improved and the call was made at noon Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2008
	Luke Munro Takes the Lead at 2008 ASP World Tour
	Luke Munro took the lead on the opening day of 2008 ASP World Tour competition at Duranbah Beach. He posted the highest wave score of 9.50 with heat total of 17.50 of the round. Munro now heads to Round 3 where he was eliminated immediately in 2007. In that year, he finished at 41st out of the Top 45. Then he was pre-qualified through the WQS. Meanwhile, reigning champ Mick Fanning Read Full Story
	Stand-up Paddling Revolutionizes Surfing Style
	Beachgoers found a new reason to visit Port Elizabeth in South Africa. With the revolutionizing style of local businessman and surfer Jan-Hendrik Coetsee, stand-up paddling has become the talk of the local surfing world. Stand-up paddling is the newest stunt of surfing in which the surfer maintains his balance on a specially designed board while paddling through the surf in standing posi Read Full Story
MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2008
	Stephanie Gilmore Wins at Day 1 of Roxy Pro
	Reigning ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) won in the Round 1 of the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by LG. Gilmore, who felt good in her comeback, made an impressive 15.84 out of a possible 20. She defeated last year’s event runner-up Carissa Moore (HAW) and her friend Karina Petroni (USA). Meanwhile, Amee Donohoe (AUS) was another surfer who made a good performanc Read Full Story
	Highlights at the Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit
	A pristine day greeted contestants and spectators alike as the rising sun cast shadows on the beach and a waning moon set over clean 2-3' waves at the world famous Playa Domes, in the infamous surf-town of Rincon, Puerto Rico, for the 13th edition of the Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit, and second event of the season. The Corona events are the most prestigious in the region, having a proven trac Read Full Story