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Main Global News
Kiribati Joins the ISA as the 66th Country to be a Member

March 23, 2011
La Jolla, California

The International Surfing Association (ISA), the surfing world’s governing authority recognized by the International Olympic Committee, is proud to welcome Kiribati to its list of member nations.

Located in the central tropical Pacific Ocean, the Republic of Kiribati is composed of 32 islands with perfect and abundant waves, and warm water. 

Submission Period Extended for the ISA Skullcandy Video Contest

La Jolla, California
March 31, 2011

The ISA Skullcandy Video Contest deadline for submitting videos has been extended until April 15.  Due to the large number of videos we have received in the last week, and to make sure everybody has a chance to participate in the event, we decided to give procrastinators more time.

 

Albert Muñoz Achieves Childhood Dream of Being Crowned ISA Kneeboard Surfing World Champion

2011 ISA Kneeboard Surfing World Titles
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
April 1, 2011 

Albert Muñoz has claimed the 2011 ISA World Kneeboard Open Title in pumping conditions at Woolamai Beach, Victoria, Australia. Born in Puerto Rico and currently living in Australia, he scored 13.00 points in the final to beat event standout Chayne Simpson from Australia, who scored 12.25.

First Ever ISA Coaching & Instructing Course Held in Greece

The first ever ISA Coaching & Instructing Course to be held in lovely Greece took place on April 9 and 10 in Lakouvardos, on the west coast, about a 3-hour drive from Athens.  Nineteen Greek surfers participated in this historic Course, including 2 girls.

ISA Coaching & Instructing Course Schedule 2011

ISA Coaching & Instructing Course Schedule 2011

ISA Judging & Officiating Course Schedule 2011

The schedule for all the ISA Judging & Officiating Courses

The submitting period ends today. Seize the opportunity to make a killer video!
The submitting period ends today. Seize the opportunity to make a killer video!
Albert Munoz showing the critical surfing that earned him the World Title. Photo: Cahill Bell-Warren/Surfing Victoria
Albert Munoz showing the critical surfing that earned him the World Title. Photo: Cahill Bell-Warren/Surfing Victoria
First ISA Coaching & Instructing Course ever to be held in Greece. Photo: Greek Surfing Association
First ISA Coaching & Instructing Course ever to be held in Greece. Photo: Greek Surfing Association
Australasia
Japan
  • Stand Up Japan
Australia
  • Upcoming Events
  • Team Australia
  • High Performance Centre Announces Fiji Camp
New Zealand
  • Paerata – Reid Crowned King of the New Zealand Groms
  • Hughes Takes SOL Super 16 But Quinn Makes It Four Series Wins In A Row
  • Final 2010/11 SOL Surf Series Ratings
  • Educational
  • Environmental
  • Important Happenings
Creed McTaggart will be defending Australia's flag at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in Peru. Photo: Surfing Australia
Creed McTaggart will be defending Australia's flag at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship to be held in Peru. Photo: Surfing Australia
Elliot Paerata - Reid (NZL) won the NZ Quiksilver King of the Groms. Photo: Surfing New Zealand
Elliot Paerata - Reid (NZL) won the NZ Quiksilver King of the Groms. Photo: Surfing New Zealand
Africa
South Africa
  • Jordy Smith visits SA Junior Team training camp
  • Future Stars Selected To Compete at Quiksilver Pro Junior 2011 presented by Durban
Jordy Smith (RSA) with the South African Junior squad. Photo: Surfing South Africa
Jordy Smith (RSA) with the South African Junior squad. Photo: Surfing South Africa
Europe
France
  • French Team for the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Announced
Spain
  • Villaviciosa to Host the 2nd "De la Playa a la Pantalla”
  • Interesting Information About the Goana Surf Tapia 2011
  • SUP Course in Altea
Ireland
  • European Sportlight on Bundoran Waters!
The French Team is ready for the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The French Team is ready for the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The 2011 edition of EuroSurf will be held in Bundoran, Ireland
The 2011 edition of EuroSurf will be held in Bundoran, Ireland
South America
Peru
  • Carlos Mario Zapata Crowned Champion at Huanchaco
  • Peruvian Surfing Community Protects Their Waves
  • Waiting Period for the O’Neill Tow-In Pro Chilca Begins
Colombia
  • Casa Grande Classic 2011 to Take Place during Easter Weekend
Chile
  • National Sporting Institute to Support Surfing
  • Quiksilver Ceremonial 2011, Waiting Period Begins
Ecuador
  • Fernández, Lozano, Goncalvez and Dapelo Crowned Champions
Argentina
  • Grand Finale for the 1st Surf Argentina Cultural and Sporting Exchange With Brazil
  • Martin Perez, Champion of the Rip Curl Kikiwai Longboard Classic 2011
  • ASA Releases Criteria for National Team Selections
  • Lucía Cosoleto and Joela Jofre Recognized
  • Last Stop of the Mormaii Junior 2011
Carlos Mario Zapata (PER), winner at the Huanchaco stop of the National Tour. Photo: ISA
Carlos Mario Zapata (PER), winner at the Huanchaco stop of the National Tour. Photo: ISA
The Ceremonial at Punta Lobos, one of the greatest big wave surfing events in the world
The Ceremonial at Punta Lobos, one of the greatest big wave surfing events in the world
Manolo Lozano (ECU), Team Member and President of the Ecuadorian Surfing Federation. Photo: Mareabaja.com
Manolo Lozano (ECU), Team Member and President of the Ecuadorian Surfing Federation. Photo: Mareabaja.com
Surfers from Brazil and Argentina gathered last month for a cultural exchange
Surfers from Brazil and Argentina gathered last month for a cultural exchange
Central America & Caribbean
Jamaica
  • Boston Surfers Dominate Third NOS Event at Home
  • Upcoming Events: 2011 Makka Pro
Costa Rica
  • Jair Pérez Wins the Quiksilver Cup and Puts Pressure on Vindas
  • Noe Mar McGonagle “King of the Groms” Off to Mexico for the Latin American Finals
Michael Panton (JAM) won the National Open Series in his hometown. Photo: JSA
Michael Panton (JAM) won the National Open Series in his hometown. Photo: JSA
Costa Rican King of the Groms Noe Mar McGgonagle (CRC), ripping. Photo: Fabián Sánchez
Costa Rican King of the Groms Noe Mar McGgonagle (CRC), ripping. Photo: Fabián Sánchez
North America
Mexico
  • Quiksilver Conquistadores de los Mares
  • Second Edition of Surf Challenge Unión y Fuerza
  • Quiksilver to take King of Groms to Mexico for the First Time
USA
  • Surfing America Prime presented by Got Milk?
Adan Hernández (MEX) conquered the Pacific and the Caribbean at the Quik Sea Conquerer. Photo: Quiksilver Pro Mexico
Adan Hernández (MEX) conquered the Pacific and the Caribbean at the Quik Sea Conquerer. Photo: Quiksilver Pro Mexico
Other Important News
Surfrider Foundation News
  • Surfrider Foundation filed suit to promote coastal preservation at Sharp Park
  • Blue Vision Summit: May 20-23

 

Save the Waves Coalition News

 

  • Save The Waves has teamed up with SwarmOn.com
  • What You Can Do to Save Doolin Point and Crab Island

 

SurfAid International News

 

  • Field Report - Five Months After the October Tsunami

 

 

Christian Surfers International News
  • Japan Support
  • Panama CS Welcomes Billabong ISA World Surfing Games
  • New Zealand Has First Woman President
  • Madagascar Seeks Coaching Boards
  • UK Developments
  • World Tour Chaplains Fundraising Events
  • Satoshi’s Story
Save Doolin Point (IRE). Photo: Save the Waves
Save Doolin Point (IRE). Photo: Save the Waves
A lone surfboard rests in the rubble of the Japan tsunami. Photo: David Levey
A lone surfboard rests in the rubble of the Japan tsunami. Photo: David Levey
Isa Ambassadors
About the program
The ISA to proud to award academic surf scholarships to U18 junior surfers. The Individual Scholarship Program's main objective is to provide financial support to junior surfers who demonstrate an actual need, in order to facilitate an experience in surfing while encouraging the importance of education.

The money must be used to travel to surf contests, and/or upgrade their surfing equipment and to foster the junior surfer’s education.

Click here for more information

Isa Star
Rolf Aurness, 1970 World Champion

Following up on the series of biographies of surfing legends in this section, we dedicate this issue to the fifth World Champion in history, Rolf Aurness. A man with an interesting surfing career, he virtually disappeared from the surf scene after winning the World Championship in 1970 at the age of 18. 

In early May of that year, at Australia’s Johanna Beach, Aurness beat previous World Champions, Midget Farrelly and Nat Young, and legendary surfers Reno Abellira, Peter Drouyn and Keone Downing.

The following article was written in 2000 by the talented surfing journalist Drew Kampion, published on surfline.com.

Aurness' (USA) aggressive backside approach earned him the 1970 World Title
Aurness' (USA) aggressive backside approach earned him the 1970 World Title