A SCORCHING DAY 4 IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH AT THE QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
09 MAY 2007 -- The action heated up both in the water and on the beach today at the 2007 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Costa de Caparica, Portgual. Sunny skies and warm offshore winds combined with more consistent swell and the top young surfers in the world let loose in the improved conditions.
One of the most exciting heats of the day occurred early in the morning when Brazilian Jadson Andre clashed with Australians Chris Friend and Ellis Ericson in Round 4 of the Under 18 Boys. Teammates Friend and Ericson were looking to block Andre from catching waves so that they could advance together through the round, but the firey young Andre had other ideas. “I fought to get rid of them and eventually I got an 8.67 (out of 10), said André, who won the heat.
Tahitian Tamoroa McComb is another fierce competitor who rolled to victory today. His best wave, featuring a series of huge open face turns on one of the biggest waves of the day, earned him a 9.33 (out of 10). “I watched my friends Garrett (Parkes of Australia) and Maxime (Huscenot of France) win their heats and it put pressure on me to do well.”
Parkes was also in great form again today while winning his heat. “Even though it’s small, the waves are really contestable,” he said.
On the girls side, Tarryn Chudleigh (South Africa) and Courtney Conlogue (USA) were standouts. Chudleigh scored first in her heat over talented Alize Arnaud (France) and Monyca Byrne-Wickey (Hawaii). Conlogue, for her part, took down last year’s girls champion Pauline Ado (France) and Alessa Cuizon (Hawaii). Both girls gave credit to support from friends and family who have been watching them online. “I’m just stoked that everyone from home is a part of what South Africa is doing here,” said Chudleigh while Conlogue gave a shout out to her little brother who was on his way to school back in California.
Boys Under 18 single elimination repechage heats also ran today and Rafeal Pereyra (Venezuela) was was on fire. “Now it feel like I have to do everything possible to keep making it through the rounds and get to the final,” said Pereyra.
In the team standings, defending champion Australia took the lead with France second and Hawaii third. Team USA, hoping to medal here, was sitting in a disappointing 6th place behind South Africa and Hawaii.
The amazing beach weather brought thousands of spectators to the event site at Praia da Mata. Competitors continually waved their colorful national flags and broke out local dance moves at the water’s edge. Another day in the life of ISA surfers…
Action continues tomorrow at 8am.
WATCH THIS EVENT LIVE ON YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN:
Go to www.isasurf.org or www.quiksilver.com/isa and watch the event and scores live, while listening to commentary by former World Champion Martin Potter.
Organization:
Caparica Surfing Clube
Praia do CDS - Costa de Caparica
Telf: 212 919 078 | Fax: 212 919 079
E-mail: caparicaeventos@mail.telepac.pt
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About International Surfing Association (ISA):
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and
has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.
ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California.
It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Maile Aguerre (Hawaii) and Mike Gerard (USA).
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About Quiksilver:
Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) is the world's leading outdoor sports lifestyle company, which designs, produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel, wintersports and golf equipment, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company's apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its boardriding culture and heritage, while its wintersports and golf brands symbolize a long standing commitment to technical expertise and competitive success on the mountains and on the links.
The reputation of Quiksilver's brands is based on different outdoor sports. The Company's Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, and its beach and water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins, Radio Fiji and Leilani. The Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look and Kerma brands are leaders in the alpine ski market, and the Company makes snowboarding equipment under its Rossignol, Dynastar, DC Shoes, Roxy, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels. The Company's golf business includes Cleveland Golf, as well as Never Compromise putters and Fidra apparel. Gotcha is the Company's surf-based European brand addressing street fashion.
The Company's products are sold in over 90 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, ski shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops, its proprietary Boardriders Club shops, other specialty stores and select department stores.
The Company's corporate and Americas' headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, while its European headquarters are in St. Jean de Luz and Moirans, France, and its Asia/Pacific headquarters are in Torquay, Australia.
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