Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Big names are here live & getting eliminated! World’s at HB for Nike US Open of Surfing

Defending Champ Kelly Slater © ASP/Rowland is in the water Monday.

Surf News, 30 July, 2012 : Huntington Beach, California/USA – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime rated Nike US Open of Surfing hosts nearly 30 elite ASP WCT surfers at Huntington Beach Pier as they do battle at one of surfing’s most prestigious events from July 28 to August 5.
The Nike US Open of Surfing is the sixth of nine ASP Prime events on the 2012 calendar and plays a crucial role in surfer’s qualification campaigns to join the 2013 ASP WCT.
Taj Burrow, Mick Fanning, Taylor Knox, Owen Wright are all out...GO LIVE HERE
Julian Wilson (AUS), 24, current ASP World No. 14, is used to the pressure that comes along with surfing in high-profile events, but admits the massive crowds that produce a stadium-like atmosphere in Huntington Beach add an extra dose of excitement while competing.
Nike US Open of SurfingPresented by Hurley & Converse
ASP Prime Men's event
ASP Women's World Tour event
ASP 4-Star Pro Junior Men's event
ASP 4-Star Pro Junior Women's event
Huntington Beach California
28 July - 5 August 2012
“Surfing in front of the crowd at the US Open makes it extra exciting,” Wilson said. “It’s the closest thing us surfers get to feeling like you’re trying to make that putt on 18 to win surrounded by crowds or hitting the winning run in a ball game, I love it! I’m just excited to get back to US Open and try to do better than I have in the past.”
Patrick Gudauskas (San Clemente, CA), 27, who is in his third year on the elite ASP WCT, has been a part of the Nike US Open of Surfing for over a decade and is hoping his veteran experience coupled with the local support will carry him to the podium this year.
“I’ve been surfing in the event since I was about 15 either in the trials or juniors and it’s one of the most iconic events in surfing,” Gudauskas said. “Being from Southern California, it’s one I’ve always wanted to win and with the huge crowd behind you and 10 years of experience, I’m hoping to do well this year.”
Gudauskas admits that tackling a draw that consists of nearly all of his ASP Top 34 compatriots and the finest pedigree of ASP Prime rated talent will call for his best effort and the San Clemente talent is excited for the challenge that lies ahead.
“This event really acts as a kickoff for the rest of the season and I looked at the draw and it’s basically a ‘CT event in a Prime, everyone is in the draw,” Gudauskas said. “I love that about the US Open and you really want to beat the best if you’re going to win. I can’t wait for it!”
Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach, CA), 19, a standout on the ASP World Junior stage and a leader of the next generation, has been awarded a wildcard into this year’s Nike US Open of Surfing and is excited for the opportunity to assert himself against the world’s best surfers.
“I’m really happy to have a wildcard in to the US Open,” Doheny said. “It’s definitely an honor. Huntington is right down the street and the waves get pretty fun this time of year so it should be a really fun contest and hopefully I can get through some heats surfing against some the best surfers in the world.”
Doheny, current No. 5 on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, also has his sights set on the ASP 4-Star Nike US Open of Surfing Pro Junior, where he knows a standout performance will be beneficial in his campaign towards qualification for the 2012 ASP World Junior Tour.
“The Junior event is also a focus of mine and I’m going to try my best in both events,” Doheny said. “I’m looking forward to it all. This Junior contest has a lot of qualifying points to get into the worlds, so it’s equally important for me to do well in it.”
Top ASP surfers including 11-time ASP World Champion and defending event champion Kelly Slater (USA), 40, Australian icons Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, and Taj Burrow (AUS), 34, and the likes of elite ASP WCT rookies John John Florence (HAW), 19, and Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, are just a few additional elite names in this year’s draw at the Nike US Open of Surfing.
Accompanying the men’s ASP Prime and ASP Pro Junior events will be the final stop on the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour and the ASP 4-Star Nike Women’s US Open Pro Junior as well.
While the action in the water is guaranteed to provide plenty of entertainment, the Nike US Open of Surfing, owned and operated by IMG, a global leader in sports and entertainment, is part of a major action sports festival that includes skateboarding, music, art and more.
Nike US Open of Surfing competition will begin on Saturday, July 28, 2012. LIVE streaming will begin on Monday, July 30 viawww.usopenofsurfing.com
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Sunday, July 1, 2012

16ft great white shark is spotted off Cape Cod coast


The first great white shark of the Cape Cod summer season has been photographed just 50 yards from the coast off Chatham.
The 16-foot shark, estimated to weigh more than 2,000 pounds, was seen hunting seals near the shore by the Cape Cod Shark Hunters.
'I spotted a couple yesterday,' said pilot George Breen. 'One was about a quarter mile offshore and the bigger of the two was about 50 yards off.'
The 16-foot long, 2000 pound great white shark was spotted of the coast of Chatham, Cape Cod

Chancing upon the shark during the routine flight on Thursday, Cape Cod Shark Hunters are a research and public information group that tracks the infamous and misunderstood great white sharks all year round off the coast of New England.
'We know the areas where they hang out,' said Breen. 'Basically they hang out with the seals... their food source.'
The group issued a warning to beach-goers to be aware of where they are swimming off the beach and not to go out at dusk or dawn or near any seals.

'The shark was located just north of the Chatham Harbor inlet in close proximity to popular swimming beaches,' said the group.
'The sharks have returned to the area, so swimmers are asked to use caution.'

The deadly fish was photographed swimming near to seals, its natural prey

The director of Chatham's parks and recreation, Daniel Tobin, said to the Boston Herald that there are no plans to close any beaches.
'We're aware that there are sharks off the waters of Chatham and we're keeping an eye on things,' said Tobin.
'We're still evaluating the situation; we haven't closed any beaches and we don't expect to imminently unless more data proves it prudent.'
The sharks were spotted exactly at North Beach Island, which is part of the Nauset Beach chain and not far from where the Jaws movies were shot, on the picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard.

Cape Cod Shark Hunters provide an invaluable service to researchers as to the whereabouts of great white sharks especially during the busy summer vacation season

Tagging sharks and great white since 2009, the Cape Cod Shark Hunters work closely with the state Division of Marine Fisheries.
'Not only is he helpful for us in terms of telling us where and when he sees sharks so we can use that information to go ahead and implement our research program and tag the sharks,' said Greg Skomal, the state’s top shark researcher. 
'We also share the information with the harbor master, and he then uses it as he sees fit to make decisions about beach management.'
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