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Saturday, September 28, 2013

FRANCE WINS THE 2013 ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP IN PERU

Individual Gold Medalists Are Hawaii’s Honolua Blomfield In The Junior’s Under-18, South Africa’s Simone Robb In The Open Women’s And France’s Antoine Delpero In The Open Men’s. Team France Wins The ISA Aloha Cup Following an amazing week of great waves and exciting surfing performances, the 2013 ISA World Longboard Championship, in historic Huanchaco, Peru, […]

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve

On October 26, 2013 the community of Huanchaco will be enshrined as the world’s fifth World Surfing Reserve, and the first World Surfing Reserve in Latin America. In addition to formally recognizing Huanchaco for it’s outstanding wave quality, unique environmental characteristics, surfing heritage, and community support – the cornerstone of the World Surfing Reserve program […]

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Friday, September 27, 2013

ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED ON SATURDAY IN PERU

The Event Continues To Be Blessed With Good Waves At The Historic Surf Break The 2013 ISA World Longboard Champions will be crowned on Saturday. All of the Individual and Team Gold Medals, plus the ISA Aloha Cup will be decided on the Final Day of competition. On an electrifying Day 5 of competition, the […]

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

RACE FOR GOLD HEATS UP IN PERU

Day 4 Of The ISA World Longboard Championship Features Excellent Performances And Big Upsets As the ISA World Longboard Championship approaches the final days of competition, the race for the Individual and Team Gold Medals is heating up. The south-west swell in Huanchaco continued to deliver great waves during day 4 of the ISA World […]

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

COMPETITION INTENSIFIES ON DAY 3 OF THE ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

Great Waves Continue To Pump Into The Historic Left Pointbreake in Huanchaco The competition intensified at the idyllic pointbreak of Huanchaco for Day 3 of the ISA World Longboard Championship. Great waves continued although the swell dropped slightly into the 3-4 foot range with calm winds and glassy conditions. With the right wave selection, the […]

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

WORLD’S BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE IMPROVING CONDITIONS ON DAY 2 OF THE ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP IN PERU

A Combination Of Traditional And High Performance Longboard Surfing Prevail In Huanchaco’s Long Lefts Amazing surfing continued during Day 2 of the ISA World Longboard Championship in Peru. Surf conditions improved at the historic Huanchacho pointbreak, as the swell became more manageable and organized in the 3-5 foot range. The world’s best longboarders took advantage […]

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Monday, September 23, 2013

SOLID WAVES AND PERFORMANCES ON DAY 1 OF THE ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP IN PERU

SOLID WAVES AND PERFORMANCES ON DAY 1 OF THE ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP IN PERU Day 1 of the ISA World Longboard Championship (WLC) kicked off on Monday with firing waves and incredible performances in Huanchaco, Peru. The surf during the first day of competition ranged from 6-8 feet with many rides 200 yards long. […]

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

2013 ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALLY DECLARED OPEN

The Streets Of Huanchaco Lined With Local Citizens Welcomed The 23 National Delegations That Participated In The Opening Ceremony. The ISA World Longboard Championship officially opened on Sunday. In attendance were the 23 National Delegations featuring 70 of the world’s best longboard surfers, who traveled to Peru from every corner of the globe. Local authorities, […]

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

HISTORIC 2013 ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF TOMORROW WITH THE OPENING CEREMONY

The ISA President addresses the importance of this famous surf break as Latin America’s first World Surfing Reserve The 2013 ISA World Longboard Championship starts Sunday with the Opening Ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony. All 23 National Teams and participating athletes will gather and parade down the streets […]

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

ALL TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2013 ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

The World’s Best Longboarders From 22 Countries Have Gathered In Historic Huanchaco, Peru, Where They Will Compete for Gold As we approach the start of the ISA World Longboard Championship, most of the participating National Delegations have announced their teams. A total of 22 countries are confirmed to compete at the world-class, left pointbreak in […]

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2013 ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

From September 22-28, Peru will become the gathering place of the world’s best longboarders, who will compete in the ISA World Longboard Championship (WLC) at the world-class pointbreak of Huanchacho. Over 20 countries from all corners of the planet will soon arrive to the beautiful country of Peru, its welcoming people, great food, and incredible […]

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

THE FIRST STAND-ALONE ISA WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE THIS SEPTEMBER IN PERU

For the first time in ISA History, Longboarding Will have its Own World Championship to Take Place in Huanchaco, Trujillo, Peru, September 22nd to 28th. La Jolla, California, August 22, 2013- The International Surfing Association (ISA) is excited to announce the first stand-alone ISA World Longboard Championship this September at the legendary break of Huanchaco, Trujillo, Peru. […]

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