Tom Whitaker Returns to the ASP as First Replacement

Tom Whitaker (AUS), 30, a veteran of the elite ASP World Tour of eight years, will return to competition for the next several events as the first replacement surfer for injured Australian Joel Parkinson (AUS), 29.

Dorrington Takes Cash for Tricks Series Final Stop in Zarautz

Brent Dorrington (Gold Coast, AUS) won the ASP Europe Specialty 6.0 Cash for Tricks Zarautz event Sunday in the Basque Country. The talented competitor unleashed the most impressive flying tricks to finish atop a solid contingent including Cory Lopez (Florida, USA).

Australia Wins Gold at Panama ISA World Masters

Australia has won the Team Gold Medal in the Panama ISA World Masters Surfing Championship in clean waves. Heather Clark (RSA), Andrew Banks (RSA), Juan Ashton (PUR), Rod Baldwin (AUS) and Chris Knutsen (RSA) won the Gold Medal in the individual divisions.

Alves Storms Home to Claim San Miguel Pro Zarautz

Heitor Alves (BRA) was unstoppable on his way to claim the ASP 6-Star San Miguel Pro Zarautz over Tim Boal (FRA) in a well fought 35-minute battle. Having taken down an inform Gabriel Medina (BRA) in the semis, Alves was on a roll and proved unbeatable despite a last ditched effort by Boal to take the victory.

Chad du Toit Wins Billabong Pro Junior Title at Herold's Bay

Chad du Toit won the internationally rated ASP Grade-One Billabong Pro Junior men's title at Herold's Bay in South Africa yesterday, defeating Nick Godfrey in powerful 1.5 metre surf that provided the country's best 20-and-under surfers with excellent opportunities to display their talents.

San Miguel Pro Zarautz Steps into Top Gear

The San Miguel Pro Zarautz kept its momentum going with another great day of competitive surfing that saw the final 16 competitors decided in excellent 3- to 4-foot (1.2-metre) waves at the main event site in Zarautz.

Excellent Waves at San Miguel Pro Zarautz

The San Miguel Pro Zarautz witnessed an amazing turn about in events to finish up with one of the best sessions of competition held so far during the ASP European summer leg.

Irons Takes Billabong Pro Tahiti

Andy Irons (HAW), past three-time ASP World Champion, has won the Billabong Pro Tahiti, besting C.J. Hobgood (USA) in an explosive Final clash at Teahupoo.

ASP Wildcard Committee Makes Its Picks

Wednesday's action at the Billabong Pro Tahiti finalised the Top 32 finishers after the first five events on the 2010 ASP World Tour, and the ASP Wildcard Committee convened immediately following to allocate the two surfer wildcards for the remainder of the season.

San Miguel Pro Zarautz Gets Underway

The San Miguel Pro Zarautz ran through to complete Round one of competition yesterday after being forced to wait 48 hours to kick-off due to lack of swell. With consistent 2-3ft peaks on the Eastern bank, event officials gave the green light to commence the ASP-sanctioned event shortly after having to relocate event staff to the second judging tower in front of the peak.