May 17, 2012
IBA 2012 Stealth Arica Chilean Challenge presented by BSC
IBA 2012 Stealth Arica Chilean Challenge presented by BSC Event 3 of 8, Mens Grand Slam Series El Gringo, Arica, Chile May 18 – 27, 2012 ibaworldtour.com Arica, Chile – Wednesday May 16, 2012 – … read more here
May 16, 2012
Pierre-Louis Costes Interview
S: What was it like coming back into France with your massive trophy? PLC: It was pretty amazing, I definitely felt a lot of pride bringing the trophy to France. I’d dreamt about winning the … read more here
May 14, 2012
Amaury wins Antofagasta
Final day Antofagasta Bodyboarding Festival Colossal crowds lined the shores at La Cupula for the final day of the Antofagasta Bodyboarding Festival as the final 16 riders prepared for battle in the second 6 … read more here
May 12, 2012
Day 3 Antofagasta Bodyboarding Festival
The Southern Chilean city of Antofagasta embraced the sport of bodyboarding today with a huge show of support from the locals on day three at “La Cupula” . The contest venue is in the … read more here
May 10, 2012
2012 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival Day 2 Draw
Please find the new draw after Day 1 has been completed. Important to note that there has been some slight alterations to Rounds 2 and 3, as 4 competitors who said they where going to … read more here
May 9, 2012
2012 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival Draw
The 2012 Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival is available for download below. Any enquiries please contact the event organisers or Terry McKenna as soon as possible
May 8, 2012
Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival about to launch
The IBA Global Qualifying series is set to continue for the men at the Antofagasta Bodyboarding Festival starting May 9th. The world’s best riders have descended upon the perfect reefs of the southern Chilean city … read more here
May 7, 2012
2012 NMD SIC Event on hold until June
The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) welcomes you to the 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge – A major bodyboarding specialty event on the IBA calendar. The 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge is proudly supported by UPTOWN … read more here
May 4, 2012
2012 SIC on Standby for Monday May 7th
The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) welcomes you to the 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge – A major bodyboarding specialty event on the IBA calendar. The 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge is proudly supported by UPTOWN … read more here
April 29, 2012
The 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge Event Window Opens
The International Bodyboarding Association (IBA) welcomes you to the 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge – A major bodyboarding specialty event on the IBA calendar. The 2012 NMD Shark Island Challenge is proudly supported by UPTOWN … read more here
Mens GSS Tour Event 2 of 8
The Box Pro
Western AustraliaMar 26-Apr 4
Margaret River, Australia
Last years extreme final day conditions set the stage for another amazing contest at one of Australia wildest slabs.
Trials (Gas Bay) March 26th & 27th
Main Event March 28th - April 4th
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Mens GSS Tour Event 3 of 8
Arica Chilean ChallengeMay 18-27
Arica, Chile
Chile is fast becoming one of the superpowers of the sport by hosting 3 IBA World Tour events in 2012. Antofagasta (6 Star GQS) Arica (GSS) and Enqueque (GQS 1 Star). But its the heaving barrells of El Gringo that will once again be the star attraction after GT set a new standard last year in perfect 10 foot lefts. Don't miss this one!
Mens GSS Tour Event 4 of 8
The Itacoatiara Pro
BrazilJun 7-17
Itacoatiara, Brazil
The IBA Makes a welcome return to Brazil in 2012 with the wedgey peaks of Itacoitaria hosting a Mens GSS event. This place is perfect to showcase the sport to a large audience of dedicated fans and is close to the city of Rio. GT says if the banks are good we are in for a real show!
Mens GSS Tour Event 5 of 8
The Zicatela Pro
MexicoAug 1-11
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The second semester launches again in August with the Zicatela Pro (GSS -Aug 1-11) and expectations are high after the platform that was set at Puerto Escondido this year. An amazing venue and expect more high-octance action again in 2012!
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Rider Profiles Rankings MWT GQS DKWT WWT
Pierre-
Louis Costes
Hossegor, France
Mens World Tour (GSS)
- 1stDave Winchester (AUS)2920
- 2ndJeff Hubbard (HAW)2800
- 3rdMark McCarthy (ZAF)2720
- 3rdMitch Rawlins (AUS)2720
- 5thBen Player (AUS)2440
- 5thMike Stewart (HAW)2440
- 7thSam Bennett (AUS)2060
- 8thRyan Hardy (AUS)2020
- 8thJones Russell (AUS)2020
- 10thPierre Louis Costes (FRA)1910
Mens World Tour (GQS)
- 1stDamian King (AUS)4800
- 2ndSacha Specker (ZAF)3316
- 3rdJoe Clarke (AUS)3240
- 4thJones Russel (AUS)3220
- 5thLewy Finnegan (AUS)3162
- 6thNick Ormerod (AUS)3160
- 7thCharlie Holt (AUS)3152
- 8thSam Strachan (AUS)3092
- 9thJacob Romero (HAW)3050
- 10thRuyman Rey (CNY)2834
Womens World Tour
- 1stIsabella Sousa (BRZ)4610
- 2ndKarla Costa-Taylor (BRZ)3060
- 3rdLilly Pollard (AUS)2950
- 4thLumar Guittard (VNZ)2630
- 5thEunate Aguirre (ESK)2360
- 5thNeymara Carvalho (BRZ)2340
- 7thAnne Cecile Lacoste (FRA)2310
- 7thMinami Hatekayama (JPN)2260
- 9thMaylla Venturin (BRZ)2120
- 10thNatasha Sargardia (PRI)2080
Dropknee World Tour
- 1stCesar Bauer (PER)4420
- 2ndSacha Specker (ZAF)4000
- 3rdPancho Galdos (PER)3892
- 4thArdiel Jimenez (CNY)3727
- 5thKiko Galdos (PER)2507
- 6thGrant Molony (AUS)2480
- 7thDamian King (AUS)2360
- 8thRyan Hardy (AUS)2220
- 9thMason Rose (AUS)2100
- 10thRicardo Sotelo (PER)2022