NEV SMASHES THE RECORD BOOKS 08.04.05
Forty seven of the world's top surfers took part in an ‘unofficial’ record-
breaking Guinness Book of Records attempt for the most number of surfers on
a surfboard riding a single wave. The board is 40 feet in length by 10
feet. It took one month and 300 litres of resin, half a tonne of foam and
220 metres of fibreglass to build it at a cost of $50,000. During the
attempt, the larger than life-size FCS H2 model fins were ripped out when
the board ‘dry docked’ on the sand, carrying its record breaking surfers
aboard. “I'm just beside myself," gasped Hyman. "All 47 surfers were in
hysterics as we were getting pushed along. It only lasted a short time but
this has been a mission of mine for a long time – and it's turned out
fantastically." Following this event, the board goes on a global ‘Tsunami
Run’, aiming to raise $200 million for tsunami victims.
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GRANT’S AND TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE 08.04.05
Rip Curl’s Grant Forbes, together with ace ASL photographer Ted Grambeau,
are set to take off on a six month, 25,000 kilometre motorcycle trip from
Los Angeles to Sth. America. Rip Curl will be documenting ‘Grants Search’,
updating the website with regular bulletins and photos. The pair will
travel aboard customised ‘Rip Curl Search’ 1100 cc BMW touring bikes.
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BRANDS UNITE FOR ‘CURE FOR KIDS’ FUNDRAISER 08.04.05
The surf community rallied for the Cure for Kids fundraiser, which was held
in Manly on the 19 March. Due to the rough conditions on Sydney’s beaches,
the planned surf school was cancelled and most of the fundraising was
achieved through other means. ‘The Goons of Doom’ donated their time and
sales were generated through barbeque and beer sales. Tim Grainger,
Volcom’s National Sales Manager, whose son was diagnosed recently with
leukaemia, shaved back to a mohawk, as did Team Manager, Joel Spillane.
Manly Surf School operator, Matt Grainger, and Expression Sports Australia
(Nixon, Burton, Gravis) General Manager, Wes Fabb, both got into the action
also ripping off the locks. According to Matt: “Barton Lynch wanted a 4-
comb, but Wes Fabb ripped the comb off and nailed him with a zero.” Volcom
USA tipped in $3,000 taking the tally to $6,500. Donations for the Cure for
Kids fundraiser are still being gratefully accepted, with proceeds going to
the Leukaemia Foundation. For more information contact JC at Volcom on 02
99075500
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THE WEST’S RISING SUN 08.04.05
A new eyewear direction is emerging out of WA. Filtrate eyewear’s Wade
Sutton says Filtrate eyewear offers a price competitive range of glasses
that is not only fashionable and affordable but is also focused on high
volumes and retail margins. Filtrate has been available in the west for
some time and a few key east coast retailers are catching on. For more
information contact Wade Sutton on 0414 924 161 or email
wade@filtrate.com.au
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1305WORDSBRANDNEWS 08.04.05
Global Surf Industries takes over New Surf Project Surfboard distribution
for Australia
NSP surfboards are now being distributed in Australia by Global Surf
Industries. GSI USA already distributes the range in the Americas and GSI
Australia will be stocking the entire range from 1 July. For more
information call Global Surf Industries – Mark Kelly on 0403 045 159 or
Daniel Flynn on 0412 995 220
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GLOBE INTERNATIONAL EXPECTS BETTER SECOND HALF RESULTS 08.04.05
Globe International (ASX:GLB) said it expected a net profit of around $8
million (US$6.3 million) to $10 million for the full year of 2004–05. The
company announced a net profit of $1.3 million for the first half of
2004–05, down (59 per cent) from the $3.1 million reported for the six
months to 31 December 2003.
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