After more than ten years without an international competition, Uruguay had the honor of hosting the 1st edition of the South American Beach Games that had Surfing included in the sport program of the event.

From December 9th to the 13th, the waves of Montoya saw the Olympic flag waving and six countries competing in four divisions -Men, Women, Air Show and Aloha Cup. The teams from Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Venezuela took the medals.
The event had a five-day waiting period. Four of these days were used to complete the event in great conditions.

The next edition of the event will be held in Manta, Ecuador in 2011.

Videos and photos of the event here: www.surfingbeachgames.com.

The Quiksilver Pro, second and last stage of the Uruguayan National Surfing Tour was held in the perfect and consistent waves of La Posta del Cangrejo and El Emir, in Punta Del Este. After placing second in the event, Julián Pérez was crowned National Champion in the Open division. Luis Iturria won the event and ended the year in second.

Videos and photos of the event here: www.quiksilverpro.com.uy

A total of eleven divisions were held and had the following champions:

QUIKSILVER PRO CHAMPIONS

Open
Luis María Iturria

Women
Celia Barboza

Bodyboard
Diego Furiatti

Longboard
Juan Malek

Under 18
Sebastián Olarte

Under 18 Girls
Julieta García

Under 16
Pablo Urioste

Under 14
Francisco Morosini

Under 12
Francisco Morosini

Masters
Federico Maisterra

Grand Masters
Daniel Demichelli

Kahunas
Gastón Scala

2009 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Open
Julián Pérez

Women
Celia Barboza

Bodyboard
Diego Furiatti

Longboard
Antonio Pita

Under 18
Sebastián Olarte

Under 18 Girls
Sofía Alfonso

Under 16
Pablo Urioste

Under 14
Francisco Morosini

Under 12
Francisco Morosini

Masters
Federico Maisterra

Grand Masters
Gastón Scala

Kahunas
Gastón Scala