World Surfing Games are around the corner

The ISA World Surfing Games, one of the most important surf competitions, are less than one month away. The host Portuguese beaches are already feeling the great spectacle that is soon to be: the ISA World Surfing Games that will happen from October 11-19 in the beautiful waves of Costa de Caparica.

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SURF INDUSTRY RAISES FUNDS FOR 14 SURF-RELATED HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS

Dr. Dave Jenkins Honored as SIMA Humanitarian of the Year -
The passion for surfing and humanitarian efforts came together on Friday, September 5th to join the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Humanitarian Fund in raising approximately $230,000 at the annual Liquid Nation Ball.
Surf industry business executives, professional surfers, and La Jolla VIPs gathered at the ocean-front home of Fernando and Vicky Aguerre in La Jolla, Calif. to help raise funds for 14 surf-related humanitarian organizations and honor the first ever SIMA Humanitarian of the year, Dr. Dave Jenkins, CEO of SurfAid International.
 

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South Africa

• Senior contests 2008 O'neill Cold Water Classic
• 2008 Majestic Hotel SA Open
• South African national team selected for ISA World Surfing Games in Portugal
• Rip Curl Gromsearch  # 2
• Up and coming

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Australia

• Australian Surf Festival
• Longboard Championships
• Surfmasters
• Pro Junior Success
• Cronulla joins list of National Surfing Reserves

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JAPAN

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britain

• 2008 British Bodyboard Nationals

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ireland

• Bundoran Board Riders Junior Surf Contest
• Oceanics ladies surf weekend

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ARGENTINA

• Ornella Pellizzari wins WQS in Spain
  
• WSG Portugal Team selection
• Training in Brazil with the ISA 08 World Junior Champion

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brazil

• São Paulo wins the Brazilian Maresia Amateur Surf Tour

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COSTA RICA

• Puntarenas Municipality alive with surf
• National Team listing for Portugal 2008
• Legends of Costa Rica Tour
• Costa Rican media and surf

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ecuador

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mexico

• 2nd National Mexican Surfing Championship
• Mexico's national surf team WSG Portugal 2008
• Americas Cup Surf Pro Am
• Paddle board contest
• Squalo Latin Pro ALAS

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peru

• Peruvians prepare for the 2008 ISA World Surfing Games
• Sofia Mulanovich: Four-Time Best Woman Surfer
• The Government of Talara plans a large-scale project in Lobitos

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puerto rico

• Puerto Rico ready for the ISA World Surfing Games

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Surfrider Foundation

• Dr. Dave Jenkins honoured as SIMA's inaugural Humanitarian of the Year
• SurfAid International delivers clean water to Nias communities

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Surfrider Foundation

• Surfrider Foundation partners with Brian Wilson
• Costa Rican beaches suffer eco-tourism growing pains
• Medical waste dumper confesses
• Physically-challenged gain beach access in Florida!
• Big bucks for bomb removal

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Nao Omura
Japan

Nickname: Nao
Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
Favorite break: Syounan Kugenuma
Favorite Surfer: Sofía Mulanovich and Kelly Slater
When I am not surfing I like to: Cook and listen to music
Goals in Surfing: To be the World Champion

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Ángel Compres
Dominican Republic

Nickname: Angel
Birthplace: Nagua, Domincan Republic
Favorite break: Bahoruco and Barahona
Favorite Surfer: Taj Burrow and Jesmarín Puente
When I am not surfing I like to: Rap and play Basketball
Goals in Surfing: Becoming a Pro Surfer
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies

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