JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Sunday, July 18, 2010) – Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, has claimed his maiden ASP elite victory, taking out the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay over Adam Melling (AUS), 25, in front of a capacity hometown crowd.

What started on Hawaii with surf instructors standing up on their boards to better keep their students better in sight is becoming more and more popular all over the world: Stand Up Paddling (SUP).



From 27 to 29 August 2010, pros and amateurs are gathering at the JEVER SUP World Cup in Hamburg, Germany.

The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Stop No. 4 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, is poised to be one for the ages as the best assemblage of surfing talent in history prepare to do battle on one of the world's greatest canvases, the iconic righthanders of Jeffreys Bay.

Check out what reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning, South African and therefore J-Bay local Jordy Smith and the winner of the Billabong Pro 2009 Joel Parkinson say about the upcoming ASP Contest.

Australia’s Julian Wilson has won today the 6 stars rated Association of Surfing Professionals Sri Lanka Airlines Pro in flawless 4 to 6 feet surf on an epic final day. 

Training hard for the next title

When in 2008 Ricardo Lange first participated in the German championships he instantly finished second in the open class. In 2009 he started again and won the title. To be on top of the winner's podium once more this year, it's now time for some decent preparation…

Have fun watching the video of Ricardo Lange's practice sessions in Australia. Many thanks to Ricardo for sharing it with us!
 

From July 10th to 14th, the female surf elite is going to rock the French Atlantic coast.



This year again, the streetwear label Roxy is organizing a top class surf festival: The 32 best female surfers of the world are going to compete in Biarritz to become the next World Longboard Champion after last year's winner Jennifer Smith. Apart from surfing, music, art and a lot of fun are on the agenda!