Pipeline Challenge Hawaii
FEB 15-24
01
Pipe is the perfect setting for the open of the 2012 season. An iconic and famous wave, the Banzai Pipeline is often referred to as the best wave on the planet. Known for its faultless, heaving top-to-bottom barrels and its close proximity to shore, not only is it the perfect wave for those willing to challenge its ferocity, but its also a spectacle for the live audience on the beach. Part of the attraction of Pipeline is that with the impeccability comes consequence.
Peruvian Inka Challenge
MAR 1-4
02
The DKWT tour heads to Peru for the second Grand Slam event of the year (March 1-4). Jose Ugarte and his team have moved the event forward to get better conditions and will concentrate solely on Drop Knee with $12,000 up for grabs.
“Our main focus is to attract the worlds best DK riders and give them the contest they deserve” said Ugarte.
This is the biggest stand alone DK event on the 2012 tour and will set the stage for another exciting year for Drop-Knee lovers.
Interested riders can contact IBA DK rep Clayton Pickworth at cjpickworth@yahoo.com.au or Jose Ugarte joseusperu@yahoo.com
The official website is www.peruvianinkachallenge.com
THE BOX WESTERN AUSTRALIA
MAR 26-APR 4
03
Last years extreme final day conditions set the stage for another amazing contest at one of Australia wildest slabs. The trials will once again be staged at Gas Bay and the main event will feature the new “Show-down” format that will be used in 2012. Margret River will light up with the worlds best riders from March 26.
More information about the 2012 Box Pro can be found in this official release
Manapny Surf Festival
APR 7-9
04
The WWT event will be run in conjunction with the Manapany Pro challenge. Jerome Boulanouar and Roxanne Bonnet both locals and former event winners will be part of the contest, Jerome just came back from his Hawaiian trip for the IBA Pipeline Pro will also be helping organise the competition. Roxanne will compete against internationals in order to grab the 1000 IBA tour points and $5,000 on offer.
More information about the 2012 Manapany Pro can be found in the official release
La Perla Del Norte Challenger
May 9-13
06
The Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival will be held on May 9 to 13 in the city of Antofagasta, Chile. The wave is called “Power Dome” and is located in the south of the city, 15minutes from downtown.
To get to Antofagasta from Santiago (Capital of Chile) there are two option by air (2 hours flight) or by ground (18 hours).
For accommodation, there are several options, closest to the event site is a 10 minute walk and is the South Beach Hotel, which has cabins for 2, 4 and 6 people. Reservations can be made to elaslosas@vtr.net.
All hotel bookings must be made at least one week prior to arrival in the city.
Entries are now open. To register deposit $ 180 into account Budeo Sports Club before May 7.
Account Name: Budeo Sports Club
Savings Account No.: 02566955345
Ruth: 65032689-k
State Bank
The deposit must be confirmed by email to contacto@antofagastabodyboard.cl with the number of transfer or scan of the deposit plus the following:
Name:
Surname:
RUT or Passport:
Nationality:
Origin City:
Health Insurance and Welfare:
Age:
Email:
Phone:
The event has $ 40,000 to distribute as well as 2000 points for the IBA World Tour ranking. For more information visit www.antofagastabodyboard.cl, www.facebook.com/antofagastabodyboardfestival or mail contacto@antofagastabodyboard.cl
ARICA CHILEAN CHALLENGE
MAY 18-27
07
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!
Itacoatiara Pro Brazil
JUN 7-17
10
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!
Mexico Pro
AUG 1-11
12
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!
Sintra Portugal Pro
Aug 25 - Sep 2
14
Late August sees the tour head to Europe for the 6 Star Ferrol Pro (Aug 16-19) followed by the Sintra Portugal Pro (WWT/GSS/DKWT – Aug 25- Sept 2) This year Sintra has been extended by 2 extra days to allow for the best possible conditions. A classic festival atmosphere and European Summer combine to make this one of the longest running and most successful events on tour.
Encanto World Series
Nov 2-13
17
Middles in Isabella delivered 10 days of incredible surf for the inaugural EWS and Natasha & Bianca are doing it all agin in 2012. This event put Puerto Rico on the map as a serious GSS venue and the contest week will once again coincide with the infamous “Swell of the dead” that produces waves during this time frame.
Fronton Pro
Dec 7-16
19
Fronton showed the World how extreme this sport has become when the final day delivered heaving 10 feet slabs in December 2011. This is the ultimate way to finish the tour in a wave of consequence, move over Teahupoo, theres a new player in the extreme wave department thats perfectly suited to bodyboarding.
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