Gibbs Smith Publisher
Surfing Yearbook, The
Product Code: 05584
ISBN: 978-1-4236-0558-4
Size: 9.5" X 13" X .78"
Availability: Backorder policy
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THE SURFING YEAR BOOK OFFERS the complete package of news, features, results, opinions, and photography, providing an insider's view of everything that matters in each of the world's surfing regions-Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia and Japan, South and Central America, United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
An extended Surfing Year Book awareness campaign is underway at Surfersvillage.com, the world's biggest surfing news Web site, with more than twenty-two million visitor sessions a year.
Surfersvillage will also utilize its large family of publishing partners around the world to advertise the book's arrival in all surfing markets.
With each regional section offering text in English and language of origin, the book will have broad appeal in all world surfing markets.
Photo essays from the best surf photographers around the world; profiles of all the leading surfers of 2008.
Ocean environmental issues, weather, and swell reports.
The only global directory of surfing products and services.
International sponsors include: O'Neill, Quiksilver, Vans Europe, Oakley Europe, Solitude, Billabong, Hurley, Rip Curl, and Body Glove.
Online marketing and promotions.
Print and web advertising campaign.
Co-op available.
For years, Surfersvillage has led the world in providing the most comprehensive online information about the sport, culture, and industry of surfing, from the biggest swell events and contests to the tiniest club meets on the back beaches of the most remote coasts.
An extended Surfing Year Book awareness campaign is underway at Surfersvillage.com, the world's biggest surfing news Web site, with more than twenty-two million visitor sessions a year.
Surfersvillage will also utilize its large family of publishing partners around the world to advertise the book's arrival in all surfing markets.
With each regional section offering text in English and language of origin, the book will have broad appeal in all world surfing markets.
Photo essays from the best surf photographers around the world; profiles of all the leading surfers of 2008.
Ocean environmental issues, weather, and swell reports.
The only global directory of surfing products and services.
International sponsors include: O'Neill, Quiksilver, Vans Europe, Oakley Europe, Solitude, Billabong, Hurley, Rip Curl, and Body Glove.
Online marketing and promotions.
Print and web advertising campaign.
Co-op available.
For years, Surfersvillage has led the world in providing the most comprehensive online information about the sport, culture, and industry of surfing, from the biggest swell events and contests to the tiniest club meets on the back beaches of the most remote coasts.
Table Of Contents:
21 Introduction Phil Jarratt
22 Almanac A week-by-week report on surfing around the world
56 Kelly Slater: The Greatest Athlete Ever? Mark Richards
60 A Word from the ASP President Rabbit Bartholomew
61 Men's Tour
Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast / 61
Rip Curl Pro / 62
Billabong Pro Tahiti / 63
Fiji Globe Pro / 64
Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay / 65
Rip Curl Pro Search / 66
Boost Mobile Pro / 67
Quiksilver Pro France / 68
Billabong Pro Mundaka / 69
Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro / 70
Billabong Pipeline Masters / 71
72 Women's Tour
Roxy Pro Gold Coast / 72
Rip Curl Women's Pro / 73
Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle / 74
Billabong Rio / 75
Beachley Classic / 76
Movistar Classic / 77
Roxy Pro Sunset / 78
Billabong Pro Maui / 79
80 ASP Longboard Tour
Oxbow WLT France / 80
Oxbow WLT California / 81
82 ASP Women's Longboard
Roxy Jam Biarritz / 82
83 ASP World Junior Championships
84 ASP "Dreamtour"
86 ISA
88 ISA President's Report Fernando Aguerre
90 ISA World Surfing Games Pablo Zannochi
92 ISA World Juniors Pablo Zannochi
93 ISA Masters Pablo Zannochi
94 ISA Regional Roundup Pablo Zannochi
96 Features From the world's leading surf writers
98 Surfboard Industry Report Why are shapers crying the blues? Asks Paul Holmes
102 Global Surf Industry Report It was an annus horribilis, says Phil Jarratt
104 Surfersvillage Consumer Survey A fascinating overview of an on-line surfer survey
105 Webcasts Bringing surfing events to the world, by Tommy Leitch
106 The New Waterman Nick Carroll looks at the rise and rise of the waterman culture
112 The Emancipation of the Surfs Surf culture has come of age, says Tim Baker
116 The Fan Effect Drew Kampion reports on surf environmentalism
118 Giving Back Surfing is taking philanthropy seriously, says Tim Baker
120 SurfAid International Kirk Willcox reports on a year of progress in the Mentawais
122 Surfer's Code Nat Young and Shaun Tomson on etiquette and respect
124 Old School Road Trip Filmmaker Tim Bonython heads down the highway looking for waves, just like in the old days before surf resorts
126 The Regions
128 Africa Report Paul Botha
130 Africa Results
137 Australasia Report Nick Carroll
139 Australasia Results 164 Bali is Back! The island paradise is back on the surf radar, reports Jason Childs
167 Europe Report Gibus de Soultrait
168 UK and Ireland Report Sam Bleakley
169 Europe Results
180 Hawaii Report Bernie Baker
181 Hawaii Results
189 North America Report Peter Townend
191 North America Results
218 South America Report Reinaldo Andraus
220 South America Results
224 Global Directory of Surfing Services
240 Acknowledgments
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Reviews
Review By: Craig Simms, Australia's Surfing Life magazine - May 28, 2009
It's a great resource that will become a valued source of reference for the surfing world, and I hope Surfersvillage continues to publish it every year forever" Reviews
Review By: Luke Kennedy, Tracks Magazine, Australia - May 28, 2009
"A great concept that's executed in a manner, which enables you to either quickly indulge in a head dip of information, or immerse yourself deeply in some of the more defining aspects of the year that was in surfing." Reviews
Review By: Ader Oliveira, Waves.Terra Brazil, online magazine - May 28, 2009
"The Surfing Yearbook is awesome. I liked it huge heaps. I been been looking at the articles and photos all the time. I couldn't wait to congratulate the staff for the excellent work." Reviews
Review By: Kelly Gibson, Rip Curl USA - May 28, 2009
"Thank you for the book. Incredible the amount of content in the first annual Surfing Yearbook" Reviews
Review By: Brodie Carr, CEO ASP International - May 28, 2009
"We like the book, it is very thorough and impressive" Reviews
Review By: Steve Robertson, Surfing Australia - May 28, 2009
"A Beautiifully presented book. An awesome amount of work and record of the year in Surfing, what a job." Reviews
Review By: Benjamin Salkeld, Editor, Mesurf, Australia - May 28, 2009
"Combining all the key ingredients into one sweet hard covered timeless piece, The Surfing Year Book is an awesome idea, I've always wanted a snap shot of the year in surfing to replace the 30 odd mags that build up every year. The Surfing Yearbook is pretty close to exactly what I've been looking for." Reviews
Review By: Kendall Lucas, Paddle for Peace - May 28, 2009
Paddle for Peace have announced they are officially endorsing The Surfing Yearbook in their capacity as a registered foundation raising funds for nominated charitable organizations through surfing and paddleboarding. Kendall Lucas, founder of Paddle for Peace said "Surfing needs an annual print publication of record. The Surfing Yearbook fills that need in splendid and spectacular fashion. It is a book every surfer will want on his bookshelf. It is a beautiful book; it reflects amazing dedication, and the highest level of quality. As the first edition ever, this year's Surfing Yearbook is sure to become a collectors item worth many times it's original retail value. We are very pleased to officially endorse The Surfing Yearbook".