Surfing/Sailboarding Newswire
1 - Quiksilver Names Anton Nistl President of DC Shoes’ Americas Business
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) today announced that Anton Nistl has been named the new president of its DC Shoes business in the Americas effective immediately. Nistl’s appointment marks the culmination of an executive search which...
2 - Quiksilver, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced operating results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2009. Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased to $501.4 million, from $564.9...
3 - Body Glove and American Wave Machines Launch Body Glove Waves
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Body Glove International, one of the world’s foremost watersports brands, and American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), the world’s leading wave technology innovation company, have joined forces to create Body Glove Waves, true surfing machines that allow...
4 - Artist-Surfer Launches Monumental Book & Exhibition Project in Wake of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Noted artist and surfing enthusiast Robb Havassy announced today the pre-release and launch of “Surf Story,” an authoritative 444-page book and associated museum-scale exhibition featuring art and surf stories from 88 iconic, creative and...
5 - 2nd Annual Supergirl Pro Junior Surfing Contest Hits the Waves on August 15 & 16 in Oceanside, CA
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - The 2009 Supergirl Pro Junior surfing contest, which identifies and celebrates the emerging stars in women’s surfing, will take place August 15 and 16 at the Oceanside Beach Pier in Southern California. The sport’s top 20-and-under female surfers look...
6 - Pro-surfer Connie Arias Joins Toyota of Melbourne for Life Rolls On Event at Cocoa Beach July 25
COCOA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Surfers and volunteers alike will gather Saturday, July 25, at Lori Wilson Park for an action-packed day at the beach. Local car dealer Toyota of Melbourne has teamed up with Life Rolls On Foundation to host an all-day event benefiting people of...
7 - Sundsvall Arena Selects SurfStream® by American Wave Machines for its New Indoor Adventure Pool Facility in Sweden
SOLANA BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), an innovator in artificial wave technology, today announced that the first standing wave surf machine in Europe will debut at the Himlabadet Pool Facility in Sundsvall, Sweden. The Facility and its...
8 - A Legend Lives On: Cheeca Lodge & Spa to Reopen December 15th
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - The legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa, one of America’s most historic resorts, begins an exciting new chapter in its 63-year history on December 15, 2009, when it reopens after construction of a new Main Lodge building. Set on 27 private...
9 - Hurley and Warner Bros. Records Set to Release The Drifter — a Film Documenting Rob Machado's Time Spent Soul-Searching in Indonesia — to Be Released This Fall
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Authentic youth lifestyle brand Hurley and Warner Bros. Records will release The Drifter, iconic surfer Rob Machado's much-anticipated autobiographical movie, this fall. The film will have limited theatrical screenings across the country and will...
10 - ACE Recreational Marine Insurance Announces Hurricane Safety Tips for Boaters
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - With the hurricane season already upon us, climate experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say there is a 50 percent probability for a near-normal and a 25 percent probability of an above-normal 2009 Atlantic Hurricane...
11 - Quiksilver Extends Kelly Slater’s Endorsement Agreement with New 5-Year Deal
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced that it has signed legendary 9-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year endorsement contract, extending his sponsorship arrangement with the company...
12 - SurfStream® Debuts at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa Featuring Instruction by Ron Jon Surf School
SOLANA BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - American Wave Machines, Inc., (AWM) an innovator in artificial wave technology, today announced that the first standing wave machine in the Western Hemisphere will debut at the grand opening of the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages &...
13 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Saturday, February 21: Winter Surfing
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 21, 2009 - Profile America — Saturday, February 21st. Most of us are aware of those happily demented souls who belong to polar bear clubs and delight in jumping into freezing waters at this time of year. But you may not know that some equally hardy people...
14 - Latham Marine Develops New Hydraulic Lift System
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Latham Marine, a company that built its reputation with its hydraulic steering system and top-quality parts for the performance boat segment, is further expanding its line with a new hydraulic lift system. The lift will debut at the Miami...
15 - Jim Beam® Bourbon Makes Waves with Mavericks
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, and Jim Beam® Bourbon, the world’s number one selling Bourbon, are partnering with Mavericks Surf Ventures, Inc. (Mavericks) for The 2009...
16 - La Vida Laguna Now Offering Team Building, Corporate Events, and Parties
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - La Vida Laguna today announced a new suite of services dedicated to teambuilding, recreational activities, event production, and retreats in Southern California. The website to learn more about the services is www.lavidalaguna.com/corp. La Vida...
17 - Zumiez Inc. to Participate in 11th Annual ICR XChange
EVERETT, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, is scheduled to present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Zumiez presentation is scheduled to...
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