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Saturday, May 06, 2017

2017 -OI RIO PRO -ITAUNA BEACH, SAQUAREMA, RIO DE JANEIRO -BRAZIL -May 09/20th, 2017

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CT #4 - WORLD SURF LEAGUE MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR
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Upcoming!!!
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ROUND 1
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heat
1.G. Medina(BRA) x F. Morais(PRT) x E. Ewing(AUS)
2.A. de Souza(BRA) x E. Lau(HAW) x Nat Young(USA)
3.O. Wright(AUS)  x W. Dantas(BRA) x J. Andre(BRA)
4.K. Andino(USA) x J. Flores(FRA)  x L. Fioravanti(ITA)
5.J. Smith(RSA) x J. Kerr(AUS) x J. Mendes(BRA)
6.TBD    x  J.J. Florence(HAW) x J. Freestone(AUS)
7.F. Toledo(BRA) x A. Buchan(AUS) x I. Gouveia(BRA)
8.M. Wilkinson(AUS) x C. O'Leary(AUS) x J. Duru(FRA)
9.J. Parkinson(AUS) x M.Fanning(AUS) x B. Durbidge(AUS)
10.K. Slater(USA) x C. Coffin(USA) x K. Igarashi(USA)
11.M. Bourez(PYF) x C. Ibelli(BRA) x S. Kennedy(AUS)
12.S. Zietz(HAW) x J. Wilson(AUS) x M. Pupo(BRA)
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2017 -OI RIO WOMEN'S PRO - iTAUNA BEACH, SAQUAREMA, RIO DE JANEIRO -BRAZIL-May 09/20th, 2017

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CT # 4 -WORLD SURF LEAGUE WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR
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Upcoming!!!
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ROUND 1
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Heat
1.C. Moore(HAW) x S. Erickson(USA) x L. Enever(AUS)
2.C. Conlogue(USA) x N. Van Dijk(AUS) x B. Macaulay(AUS)
3.TBD    x  S. Gilmore(AUS)  x  K. Andrew(AUS)
4.T. Wright(AUS) x  C. Ho(HAW) x B. Buitendag(RSA)
5.S. Fitzgibbons(AUS) x T. Weston-Webb(HAW) x P. Ado(FRA)
6.J. Defay(FRA) x  L. Peterson(USA) x S. Lima(BRA)
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2017 AUSTRALIA EVENTS OVERVIEW by surfworldtour.blogspot.com -Paulo Piqueres

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2017- WSL - World Surf League Championship Tour (CT)Men's Overview of Australian Events
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CT#1-Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast- Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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We can not forget that in the 2015 season, in the last stage in Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
Owen Wright(AUS)had chances of being the World Champion. Less chances, but unfortunately
he was injured during the surfing sessions in Pipeline(check the post of the blog Australians
Surfers injured in Pipeline Overview -Dec.24th,2015).Owen Wright(AUS)always was a edge surfer
since he entered the World Circuit of Surfing in 2010. He stayed the season of 2016 recovering
of the accident in Pipeline, and was depending of Medical avaliation to compete this year, but
it seems he is very well, and started the season with a victory over his compatriot
Matt Wilkinson(AUS)that won this event last year.
Gabriel Medina(BRA) and John John Florence(HAW)are draw in the third place, and perhaps will
continue the dispute of last season(2016), let's wait to see wheter this dispute will continue
or not in Margaret River and Bells Beach. The surprise was Connor O'Leary(AUS)that in his
first year in the tour was defeated by the Champion of the stage, Owen Wright(AUS)in the
Quarterfinals.




CT#2-Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Men's -Margaret River, Australia
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In this second event in Australia, the 2016 World Champion, John John Florence(HAW)took the
first place in the WSL Ranking of Men's championship Tour - Jeep Leaderboard, after defeated
Kolohe Andino(USA), that is surfing very well this season, with nice grades,around 19.00
in the Quarterfinals and Semifinals and is in the third position in the Ranking. Owen Wright(AUS)
that is the second position was defeated by Jack Freestone(AUS)in the Quarterfinals.
Jack Freestone(AUS)disputed the final of 2016 OI Rio Pro in Barra da Tijuca, after defeated
Gabriel Medina(BRA)in the semifinals.In the fourth position in the Ranking is Jordy Smith(RSA)that
did not reach the Quarterfinals in Gold Coast, but reached in Margaret River, and was defeated
by Kolohe Andino(USA)by small difference.Adriano de Souza(BRA)also is the 4th position in the
Ranking, that also did not reach the Quartefinals in Gold coast, disputed the Quarterfinals in
Margaret River,but was defeated by Filipe Toledo(BRA), that did not reach the Round 3 in Gold Coast.
Matt Wilkinson(AUS) is the 5th position, defeated John John Florence(HAW)in Gold Coast by small
difference, but did not reach the Round 3 in Margaret River.Conner Coffin(USA)is surfing better
this season, reached the Round 5 in Gold coast and Margaret River.Gabriel Medina(BRA)began well
this year, however did not reach the Round 3 in this second event.







CT#3-Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach - Bells Beach, Australia
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John John Florence(HAW)is searching his World Championship of Surfing for the second time
 with excellent shape and performance in the manuevers in the heats;reached two Semifinals
 in Gold Coast and Bells, besides to be the Champion in Margaret Margaret River; is the leader of
the Ranking -Jeep Leaderboard -WSL, and will surf with yellow jersey in Saquarema, Brazil, in
the 4th stop of the tour. Others edge surfers are in the second position: Owen Wright(AUS)that
won in Gold coast and reached the Quartefinals in Margaret River; Jordy Smith(RSA)that is the
deputy World champion of last season, 2016;the South African, reached the Quarterfinals in
Margaret River and was the champion in Bells.Adriano de Souza(BRA), 2015 World Champion,
is in the fourth position in the Ranking, and Kolohe Andino(USA)is just behind in the 5th position
Filipe Toledo(BRA)is in the 6th position; Caio Ibelli(BRA)defeated John John Florence(HAW) in
Bells for small difference, and reached his first Final in the Tour, and is the 7th position.
Gabriel Medina(BRA)2014 World Champion, unfortunatelly was defeated in the Round 3, and is in the 11th position in the Ranking -Jeep Leaderboard. The Brazilians fans of Gabriel Medina(BRA)are
still awaiting a victory of the great champion of 2014 season in our country.





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TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT SURFER TAJ BURROW(AUS) by surfworldtour.blogspot.com -Paulo Piqueres

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TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT SURFER TAJ BURROW(AUS) BY surfworldtour.blogspot.com - Paulo Piqueres
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Taj Burrow(AUS)was the last champion in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, in 2002,as the  World Circuit
of Surfing is back to Itauna Beach in this season in Brazil, I decided to prepare this
tribute to this famous and talentous surfer of WA- Western Australia,  Australia.

Introduction
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Taj Burrow(AUS)is a surfer of Australia. He began surfing at age 7. The birthday of Taj Burrow(AUS) is on June 2nd, 1978.He was born in Busselton, WA -Western Australia, Australia.

Nickname: TB
Resides: Yallingup, WA, Australia / Bali, Indonesia
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 159 lbs
Stance: Natural
Sponsors: Billabong, Lost Surfboards, Von Zipper, Globe, Future Fins

Career
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In 1998, his first year on the tour, Taj Burrow(AUS)claimed the ASP -Association of Surfing Professionals- World Tour Rookie of the year award.

In 1999, the Australian surfer was deputy World Champion and the World Champion
was Mark Occhilupo(AUS)
In 1999 Taj Burrow(AUS)won two events in the World circuit of Surfing.
-Coke Surf Classic Manly, Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia;
-Rio Marathon Surf International, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In 2007, Taj Burrow(AUS)was deputy World Champion again and the World champion
was Mick Fanning(AUS). Burrow won two events on the World Tour:
-Rip curl Pro at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia;
-Billabong Pro in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa.

In 2009, the Australia surfer defeated Kelly Slater(USA) in the Final of the Billabong Pipeline Masters in Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii. In this year he finished in fourth place on the World Tour of Surfing.

ASP TOUR WINS
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Year   Event                                               Site                            Country          
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1999   Coke Surf Classic Manly              Manly Beach, Sydney  Australia
1999   Rio Marathon Surf International      Rio de Janeiro           Brazil
2001   Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast            Gold Coast                   Australia
2002   Mundial Coca-Cola Surf               Saquarema                   Brazil
2004   Nova Schin Festival                  Florianópolis                   Brazil
2007   Billabong Pro Jeffrey's Bay          Jeffrey's Bay                South Africa
2007   Rip curl Pro                                  Bells Beach                  Australia
2009   Billabong Pipe Masters               Banzai Pipeline             United States
2010   Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast            Gold coast                  Australia
2012   Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast            Gold Coast                  Australia
2012   O'Neill Cold Water Classic Santa Cruz     Santa Cruz,California United States
2013   Hurley Pro Trestles                  San Clemente,California        United States
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In 2003 Burrow released a book entitled Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing and also
produced a series of his own surf videos:

2000 - Sabotaj   
2002 - Montaj
2005 - Taj Burrow's Fair Bits
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In April of 2016, the West Australian surfer Taj Burrow has announced his retirement
18 year-long career on the World Tour of Surfing.
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My first World Championship of Surfing was in October of 2008, in Vila Beach, Imbituba,
Santa Catarina, Taj Burrow(AUS)competed in this event, however 12 top surfers did not come
to the stage in Brazil.Bede Durbidge(AUS)defeated Jeremy Flores(FRA)in the Final.
On my second season in 2009, in the beginning of the window, there were lay days(no waves)
but I went to Imbituba anyway, because I was in Garopaba,Santa Catarina, 60 km farway, so
I used to catch the bus, early in the morning, around 6:00 am, so I did not know whether
the event would be on or Lay Day.
One day, in the morning I was on the structure of the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro when
I realized that Taj Burrow(AUS)arrived on the shore through the athletes entrance for a
surfing session, so I went downstairs to the shore, and asked to the great Australian
surfer for a photo, and he was so kind and stopped for my picture. I became so happy...
It was my first contact with this talentous surfer that won three times in Brazil(check
the ASP Tour Wins above.
After 2010, the World Tour moved to Rio de Janeiro, and in 2011 Taj Burrow(AUS) was
defeated by Adriano de Souza(BRA)in the Final in Arpoador Beach, otherwise he would be
the surfer with more wins in Brazil together with his compatriot, Dave Macaulay(AUS)that
has four wins in Brazil.

After that period, I went to more five events in Rio de Janeiro:
2012 -Billabong Rio Pro;
2013 -Billabong Rio Pro;
2014 -Billabong Rio Pro;
2015 -Oi Rio Pro;
2016 -Oi Rio Pro.
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In 2016, Taj Burrow(AUS)did not come to Brazil, because announced his retirement of
the World Circuit of surfing in April.
Taj Burrow(AUS)always was a top surfer, so nice with everybody on the shore, he has
many fans in Brazil and in the all over the World with his progressive style, with
radical manuevers, aerials and he will always be so welcome to our country, Brazil,
as a surf idol, a legend.
Let's check some photos of Taj Burrow(AUS)on the shore, with his surfboard, or with
the fans.
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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Finally, I would like to thank Taj Burrow(AUS)that always was so nice with me, with my simple
blog of surfing and hope that he reaches his new projects in his life, with his family and
friends in Australia. In the future, I intend to go to Australia, perhaps I will meet one of
my favorites surfers on the shore. Thank you Taj Burrow(AUS)for your great performance and
attitude in the World of Surfing during your long career.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Burrow
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Thursday, May 04, 2017

2017 Saquarema - 4th stop - World Surf League Championship Tour

2017 Saquarema RJ -Brazil  -4th stop OI RIO PRO and OI RIO WOMEN'S PRO -                            WSL - World Surf League Championship Tour

After 15 years, of the event Saquarema(RJ) Coca-Cola,  of World Championship Tour of Surfing in Brazil in 2002; the stage had Taj Burrow(AUS)as the winner. The Australian surfer won three times(1999, 2002, 2004)in Brazil. The Australian defeated his compatriot Mick Fanning(AUS)at an Australian Final em Saquarema(RJ).

Saquarema, the most famous surfing beach in Brazil, by good waves, strong sea, and tubes, is back to the season of the World Circuit of Surfing  in the 4th stop, after  three stages in Australia; let's check this competition in May, from 9th to 20th.

year        beach                                                                                winner
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2002       Itauna - Saquarema-RJ                                                     Taj Burrow(AUS)

                                         photo by Ricardo Macario -waves.terra.com.br


2003       Florianopólis/Garopaba/Imbituba-SC                                Kelly Slater(USA)


                                         photo by Felipe Fernandes -waves.terra.com.br



2004       Florianopólis/Imbituba-SC                                              Taj Burrow(AUS)

                                          Fluir - year 21 nr 12 ed.230 page 110 Dec.2004
                                        

2005       Florianopólis/Imbituba-SC                                             Damien Hobgood(USA)

                                                    Fluir -year 22 nr 12 ed.242 page 113 Dec. 2005


2006       Praia da Vila -Imbituba-SC                                               Mick Fanning(AUS)

 
Fluir -year 23 nr 12 ed.254 page124 Dec.2006      

                                      

2007       Praia da Vila -Imbituba-SC                                                 Mick Fanning(AUS)

                                          Mick Fanning -photo ASP/Covered Images



2008       Praia da Vila -Imbituba-SC                                               Bede Durbidge(AUS)




2009       Praia da Vila -Imbituba-SC                                                  Kelly Slater(USA)






2010       Praia da Vila -Imbituba-SC                                                Jadson Andre(BRA)





2011       Arpoador/Barra da Tijuca-Rio de Janeiro-RJ                       Adriano de Souza(BRA)





2012       Arpoador/Barra da Tijuca-Rio de Janeiro-RJ                       John John Florence(HAW)





2013       Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro -RJ                                     Jordy Smith(RSA)







2014       Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro -RJ                                     Michael Bourez(PYF)





2015       Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro -RJ                                      Filipe Toledo(BRA)




2016       Barra da Tijuca -Grumari - RJ                                                John John Florence(HAW)





2017       Itauna -Saquarema -RJ

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

2017 -RANKING MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR -JEEP LEADERBOARD

2017 RANKING - MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR JEEP LEADERBOARD
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position  surfer                    country    points
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1.        J.J. Florence              AUS       23,000



2.        Jordy Smith               RSA       19,200



2.        Owen Wright            AUS       19,200


4.        Adriano de Souza      BRA       14,400


5.        Kolohe Andino          USA        13,750


6.        Filipe Toledo              BRA        12,200 


7.        Caio Ibelli                    BRA       11,500


8.      Joel Parkinson              AUS        10,950


9.       Matt Wilkinson            AUS         10,250


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2017 RANKING - WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR JEEP LEADERBOARD
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position  surfer                     country     points
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1.        Stephanie Gilmore          AUS      24,500


2.        Sally Fitzgibbons            USA      21,700




3.        Tyler Wright                   AUS      19,700



4.        Courtney Conlogue         USA      18,500 


     
5.        Lakey Peterson                USA      16,250



6.        Carissa Moore                 HAW     15,600



7.        Johanne Defay                 FRA       15,000



8.        Nikki Van Dijk                AUS       13,700



9.        Coco Ho                          HAW      11,800



10.      Sage Erickson                  USA       11,550



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