Smith claims Jay Bay and ranking lead; Pires enters World Top 15
Jordy Smith (ZAF), has claimed his maiden ASP elite victory, taking out the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay over Adam Melling (AUS), in front of a capacity hometown crowd. Jordy solidified his position as the ASP World No. 1 with today’s emphatic victory. Ericeira's stand out Tiago Pires (PRT) finished 9th and reached his best ever ranking, sitting currently at ASP World No. 15.
2010-07-15
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #4
Tiago Pires wins his 4th consecutive first round clash at this season's ASP World Tour. The inform surfer from Ericeira, Portugal got the better of Adriano de Souza (BRA, last year's world number 5) and Tim Reyes (USA).
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #4
Tiago Pires wins his 4th consecutive first round clash at this season's ASP World Tour. The inform surfer from Ericeira, Portugal got the better of Adriano de Souza (BRA, last year's world number 5) and Tim Reyes (USA).
2010-06-27
Rip Curl Sumol Ericeira Pro 2010
Events wildcard Tiago Pires took advantage of todays beautiful conditions (2m) in Ribeira d'Ilhas, Ericeira. Preparing for the next WCT in Jefferys Bay, starting July 15th, where he is trying to better his season best, a 9th place in Bells Beach, Australia. Tiago definitely showed the rest of the pack, where the top-level is, winning the final with an ipmpressive 18.71
Rip Curl Sumol Ericeira Pro 2010
Events wildcard Tiago Pires took advantage of todays beautiful conditions (2m) in Ribeira d'Ilhas, Ericeira. Preparing for the next WCT in Jefferys Bay, starting July 15th, where he is trying to better his season best, a 9th place in Bells Beach, Australia. Tiago definitely showed the rest of the pack, where the top-level is, winning the final with an ipmpressive 18.71
20-06-2010
International Surfing Day
Today is the day to encourage all surfers to do a few, simple things: paddle out, catch a wave, spread ocean awareness and clean their beaches! Grab your friends and family and kick off the summer in the water and on the sand so you can get the most out of the longest day of the year.
International Surfing Day
Today is the day to encourage all surfers to do a few, simple things: paddle out, catch a wave, spread ocean awareness and clean their beaches! Grab your friends and family and kick off the summer in the water and on the sand so you can get the most out of the longest day of the year.
01-05-2010
Ouriço Party
OURIÇO, Ericeira, Portugal - DJ Bully invites Veronica Larrene... don't miss it !
Ouriço Party
OURIÇO, Ericeira, Portugal - DJ Bully invites Veronica Larrene... don't miss it !
29-04-2010
Jadson beats Slater
SANTA CATARINA, Brazil - The third stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina culminated in dramatic fashion today with the rookie Jadson Andre (BRA) claiming his inaugural victory in front of a fanatic crowd at Praia da Vila, defeating former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA).
Tiago Pires (Ericeira, PRT) finished 17th and is current ASP World No. 20
Jadson beats Slater
SANTA CATARINA, Brazil - The third stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina culminated in dramatic fashion today with the rookie Jadson Andre (BRA) claiming his inaugural victory in front of a fanatic crowd at Praia da Vila, defeating former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA).
Tiago Pires (Ericeira, PRT) finished 17th and is current ASP World No. 20
24-04-2010
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #3
SANTA CATARINA, Brazil - Tiago Pires (Ericeira, PRT) won his Round 1 battle in style and ahead of nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (Florida, USA), 38. Pires, who had had a good start to the year counting an equal 9th finish in the last event at Bells Beach, showed he was again ready to do well on the Brazilian beachbreaks, and will try and make his first ASP World Tour event final this week.
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #3
SANTA CATARINA, Brazil - Tiago Pires (Ericeira, PRT) won his Round 1 battle in style and ahead of nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (Florida, USA), 38. Pires, who had had a good start to the year counting an equal 9th finish in the last event at Bells Beach, showed he was again ready to do well on the Brazilian beachbreaks, and will try and make his first ASP World Tour event final this week.
09-04-2010
Slater claims Bells
JOHANNA BEACH, Victoria/Australia - Kelly Slater (USA), former nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beachtitle over reigning two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Johanna Beach. Ericeira's Tiago Pires finished 9th and climbed up to a personal best 13th place on the elite ASP World Tour rankings.
Slater claims Bells
JOHANNA BEACH, Victoria/Australia - Kelly Slater (USA), former nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beachtitle over reigning two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Johanna Beach. Ericeira's Tiago Pires finished 9th and climbed up to a personal best 13th place on the elite ASP World Tour rankings.
07-04-2010
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #2
WINKIPOP, Victoria, Australia - Big win for Portugal's Tiago Pires in round 3. The European stand-out surfer from Ericeira will now face the 2009 ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) in round 4 (round of last 16).
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #2
WINKIPOP, Victoria, Australia - Big win for Portugal's Tiago Pires in round 3. The European stand-out surfer from Ericeira will now face the 2009 ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) in round 4 (round of last 16).
03-04-2010
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #2
BELLS BEACH, Victoria, Australia - Tiago Pires (Ericeira) won his round 1 heat against last years world number 7 CJ Hobgood (USA) and Travis Lodgie (ZAF), qualifying directly for round number 3.
ASP World Tour 2010 Stop #2
BELLS BEACH, Victoria, Australia - Tiago Pires (Ericeira) won his round 1 heat against last years world number 7 CJ Hobgood (USA) and Travis Lodgie (ZAF), qualifying directly for round number 3.