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His first title came in The gigantic talent has been demonstrated since his first season at the WSL. The surfer from Rio Grande do Sul received the award for best newcomer in by ending the year in 7th place in the ranking. In , Italo finally joined the list of world champions. This says a lot about Natsumi. Born and raised in Chiba, home to the laidback surfing just outside of Tokyo, Natsumi was brought up in a family of ocean-lovers and surfers. Competing originally as a shortboarder, Natsumi gradually shifted towards competitive longboarding—something about the grace and finesse seemed to call upon her natural ability to maintain poise in even the most challenging of conditions.

This is my moment. Medina was going for a third world title and a second Pipe Masters crown. He ended the year with a No. With 22 seconds left in the final, Medina needed a 7. Even though Florence lost Kelly Slater also had his sights set on the Olympics, but fell short in a A bit earlier in the day, Slater wrapped up the Vans Triple Crown title for being the best overall surfer in the three season-ending events for the third time in his career.

In the upcoming Pipe Masters final, Ferreira — ranked No. If Medina loses in the semifinals, Ferreira will earn his first world championship. If Medina makes the final, it will go down to him and Ferreira for the biggest prize of The Triple Crown title goes to the best surfer among the three North Shore season-ending events. Slater made the semifinals of the first leg, the Hawaiian Pro, and made the fourth round in the second leg, the Vans World Cup. Slater is in the water now p. He is an early riser, waking up at 4.

He drinks a long black twice a day, and often enjoys a neat tequila or bourbon at night. The inclusion of surfing in the Olympics in Tokyo will expose more people to surf culture at one time than any previous event. It will not mean much for surfing nations like Brazil, Australia and the US, but it will open up the sport to Africa and China. Bob Mignogna, the former publisher of Surfing Magazine and former director-general of the ISA the global body governing the sport within the Olympic Movement , says the inclusion in the Olympics will do more for the image of surfing and surfers than any other accomplishment.

North says stand-up paddle boarding has also broadened the participation rate, while more people are looking to take active holidays. Tanner says the company is pushing into new categories as part of its growth strategy, with a big focus on technical gear and building innovation to meet customer demands. The Billabong Adventure Division will offer technical winter jackets, base layers, and products that have technical features like breathability or water-repellent features. Roxy Snow for women is another growth avenue.

Billabong founder Gordon Merchant backed the sale of the business to Oaktree Capital. Healy says Quiksilver Womens is also an untapped market. One well-placed industry source says that given strong leadership has been appointed all appears to be going well in the short term, and Boardriders is poised to achieve the projected cost reductions. What will be the growth of Boardriders-branded stores and will they carry all products?

The source says once all the cost savings are realised, the top-line sales and profits must start growing. As for Tanner and his Triple Lindy, he hopes it all pays off.

Tanner owns about 3 to 4 per cent of Boardriders. He won't say what is next for himself, but Oaktree is not a long-term owner of the business so eventually a public float or trade sale will be on deck.