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Joy Monahan crowned world champ with Roxy Jam victory
Joy Monahan & finalists : photo ASP Covered ImagesRoxy Jam Biarritz
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Cote des Basques France
11 - 16 July 2008Monahan Crowned ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion in Biarritz, France > Francaise ci-dessous
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 16 July, 2008 : - - Biarritz -- Joy Monahan (Oahu,HAW), 22, became the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women’s World Longboard Champion today after winning the Roxy Jam event at La Cote des Basques in Biarritz. Monahan, who defeated runner-up Chelsea Williams (Gold Coast, AUS) in an exciting 30-minute final, posted a solid 14.10 point heat tally (out of a possible 20) to secure her first world crown in front of a cheering crowd.
Monahan, who placed 9th in 2006 and 5th in 2007, stepped up this week to seize the prestigious Roxy ASP Women’s World Championships and become the first Hawaiian female World Longboard Champion. "I am super stoked, I cannot believe I won the championship", Monahan said. "Chelsea is one of the best surfers in the world and it was one of the most difficult heats to win. I got good waves and was very focused for the win."
Monahan, who defeated reigning ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion Jennifer Smith (USA) in Semifinal No. 1, was unstoppable in the last heat of the event putting together strong combinations of classical turns and modern style re-entries in the two foot (0.5 meter) contestable conditions.
"I was very surprised to defeat Jennifer (Smith) in the semi-finals", Monahan said. "I had a great week in Biarritz and it ends up perfectly. It is like a dream coming true and it is great to bring this world title home. So stoked."
With Carissa Moore (HAW) winning the ASP Grade-2 Pro Junior and Joy Monahan (HAW) the Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships, Hawaiians dominated the 2008 Roxy Jam and will be back next year to defend their respective titles.
Joy Monahan : photo Aquashot/RoxyChelsea Williams (AUS), 22, who was a favorite towards a possible ASP World title in Biarritz, finishes runner-up of the 2008 edition and betters her 2007 equal 3rd. Williams, who was the last Australian representative in the event, was a standout throughout the Roxy ASP WWLC and posted two of the best three heat scores of the event including an impressive 15.00 point result to defeat Leah Dawson (USA).
"I won most of the heat, but Joy got two good ones in the dying seconds", Williams said. "I tried to take the bigger waves at the very end but it was not enough. I am still happy with my result and hope I can do better next year."
Jennifer Smith (Ca, USA), reigning ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion, was stopped in the Semifinals by Monahan, forgetting her second consecutive title hopes. Smith, who was one of the event’s top scorers with a solid 14.75 point heat tally (out of a possible 20) obtained in Round 4, was not able to counter Monahan’s assault.
"I guess I cannot win everything but I definitely enjoyed this contest", Smith said. "I will come back next year and try again. I was here for a repeat but Joy (Monahan) is an amazing surfer. She really deserves to be crowned champion."
Leah Dawson (USA), other semifinalist of the Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships, secured her best result to date with an equal 3rd. Dawson, who placed equal 9th in 2007, created the upset of the final day when she defeated French favorite and 2007 ASP Women’s World Tour No. 2 Justine Dupont in the Quarterfnals in a close heat.
Jennifer Smith : photo Aquashot/RoxyDupont, 16, who placed 3rd in the ASP Grade-2 Roxy Pro Junior Tuesday, lost by 0.90 points and was disappointed with the result. "I am very disappointed because I surfed this morning before the event and I was confident", Dupont said. "I think I was not patient enough to wait for the better waves and a bit tired after my performance in the final of Roxy Pro Junior yesterday."
The Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships will be back next year at the beautiful beach of La Cote des Basques in Biarritz. All news, photos and results at roxyjam.com and aspworldtour.com.
RESULTS
Final: Joy Monahan (HAW) 14.10 pts Def. Chelsea Williams (AUS) 13.50Semifinals
Heat 1: Joy Monahan (HAW) 13.50 pts Def. Jennifer Smith (USA) 12.20 pts
Heat 2: Chelsea Williams (AUS) 15.00 pts Def. Leah Dawson (USA) 7.35 ptsQuarterfinals
Heat 1: bJoy Monahan (HAW) 16.25 pts Def. Rachel Barry (USA) 8.85 pts
Heat 2: Jennifer Smith (USA) 14.40 pts Def. Kassia Meador (USA) 9.75 pts
Heat 3: Leah Dawson (USA) 11.65 pts Def. Justine Dupont (FRA) 10.75 pts
Heat 4: Chelsea Williams (AUS) 12.65 pts Def. Julie Cox (USA) 8.20 pts
Golden Breed team go big at Oxbow Oz Longboard Titles
Phil Baggs : photo Michael Tyrpenou/Surfing NSWTeam NewsGolden Breed team go big at Oxbow Oz Longboard Titles
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 25 August, 2008 : - - Golden Breed Team Riders display strength and position at the Oxbow Australian Longboard Titles… The Golden Breed Team wish to thank all the organizers and sponsors on staging (from all reports) an excellent Aussie Titles in 2008.
Golden Breed Teamriders were ‘thick on the water’ and chalked up some great individual results.
Phil Baggs – 1st Over 55 Men!
Harley Ingleby – 2nd Open Men!
Sam Dunton – 3rd Open Men!
Scott Downing – 3rd Over 40 Men!
Tas Dunton – 3rd Junior Men!Well done guys! Ride em all!
Tradition Continues at the 60`S STYLEMASTERS
Open & Masters Winners 2008
The surf forecast was small but everyone wanted to go with it so we went ahead. The contest is the only one of its kind in Britain and it has a strong following of the traditional style from the old school. Big thanks to the guys from Sennen who travelled up and showcased the true 60`s style of surfing and everyone for making the contest what it is... fun, laid back and a true show of old school surfing.
Thanks to our sponsors, Mike Dudley who provided the prize money and Ben Longhurst from TOES ON THE NOSE who provided the classic 60`s style tee-shirts. We had more entries for the masters than the open and a few of the youngsters gave it a go it was quite funny watching the kids carrying the old pre -1970 logs down the beach. As it was small we didn’t have many boards being lost as this contest is a no-leash event. There was no seeding, we threw all the names in a hat and drew them out to make it a lottery. The guys had to pick a number out of the hat which gave them the order of choice for the boards. If anyone brought they’re own board they could ride it, we had four boards from Mike Dudley’s collection and four others that were brought to the contest. They included a, Dewey Webber, Bilbo, Hanson, Harbour, Scott Dillon 64 and a Haiden 65. Minnow green even made an appearance and made the masters final.
James Parry, Sam Bleakley, Richard Emmerson and Alex from Noosa all came up from Sennen and blew everyone away with the pure coolness of the style and ability they have amongst them. Alex white from NOOSA (Australia) was unlucky to not make the open final as was Pete Wilkins from the BRISTOL SURF CLUB. Shaun Marlow was the stand out in the masters division and cruised into 1st place over the ever green Eric Davies. The most impressive surfers of the day were JAMES PARRY and SAM BLEAKLEY both from Sennen and masters of the traditional art of longboarding 60`s style.
It was great to see everyone enjoying the day and having fun, even contest director MINNOW GREEN had a day off from running contests to participate and went home with some prize money. Well thanks a lot to everyone who came along and here’s to next year........
OPEN.
1ST. JAMES PARRY
2ND. SAM BLEAKLY
3RD. BEN HAWORTH4TH. ELLIOT DUDLEY
MASTERS.
1ST. SHAUN MARLOW
2ND. RICHARD EMERSON
3RD. ERIC DAVIES
4TH. MINNOW GREEN Open and Masters Finalists 2008
In the Summer of 2008 we are pleased to be supporting two national events.
This event attracts some of the UK's best longboarders, competeing head to head on pre 1960's longboards. The events history speaks for itself and if you are in the area or are interest we recommend poping along.
If you are in the area, why not call in to one of our stockists, Rachel & Russel at the Surf Station or Dig at the Bay Surf Shop
Paddle Round The Pier (July 5th & 6th)
The original Paddle Round The Pier was founded by Dave “Sandals” Samuel back in 1996 and quickly gained an international recognition as one of the hippest fund-raising events there is. Its original concept was to bring all the surfers in the area together for a social gathering and to raise funds for charity. Beneficiaries in the past have been the RNLI (5 years), Surfers Against Sewage (4 years) The Rockinghorse Appeal (3 years) and SurfAid International (2 year).
We will be retailing as a special arrangement at this event, supporting not only the Paddle but the chosen charities. See you there!!
If you miss us and fancy some Toes or Golden Breed then why not pop into Hi Life, Dorking?
Golden Breed's Harley Ingleby tops after Oxbow WLT win
Harley Ingleby : photo ASP Europe
Team News
Golden Breed Congratulates their Team Rider Harley Ingleby
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 May, 2008 : - - The Worldwide Golden Breed head quarters down under in Australia are celebrating this week after their star team rider Harley Ingleby won the WLT event in Anglet, France over the weekend.
Harley has been with the Golden Breed team for several years now and Golden Breed’s managing director Nick van de Merwe is absolutely delighted for Harley. “We know Harleys work ethic and focus…you combine that with innate talent, athleticism and commitment and eventually it’s always going to be a force to reckon with”.
“Harley has been threatening to do more on the world surfing stage. This victory will only strengthen his self belief”. “Anyone who has seen the images of Harley immediately after this win couldn’t help but feel the unadulterated happiness and pure joy plastered all over his face….a most deserving winner and a great ambassador to surfing Australia and of course Golden Breed”.
We congratulate you Harley on your achievement!
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