Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010

Quiksilver, along with the Surfing Thailand organization (recently recognized by the International Surfing Association (ISA)), is pleased to announce the second annual Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 to be held at Kata Beach, Phuket on September 22 – 26, 2010.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever with a myriad of events and activities held over a 5 day period that will entice both surfers and non-surfers alike. Along with a professionally run international surfing competition, spectators and participants will be treated to concerts, parties, cultural shows, awareness presentations, surf instruction clinics, and a whole lot of fun on the beach!

Endorsed and supported by both government and public sector organizations, the Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 will provide local Thai surfers the opportunity to gain valuable experience competing at an international level, getting them familiar with the rules and regulations of ISA sanctioned events, and opening the door to competing in ISA competitions held throughout South Asia and the world.

The competition takes place during what is typically called the “Low Season”, though surfers have long termed this period the “Surf Season”, and the event brings to light yet another activity which both locals and visitors can enjoy during the Southwest Monsoon, helping to further endorse Phuket as a year-round holiday destination.

In addition to the surf contest, this year’s event will promote environmental awareness, introduce some of the multi-faceted local cultures, and provide introductory surfing instruction through a series of activities, presentations, and surf clinics.

Be there or be square!

Schedule

Date: September 22 – 26.

Divisions: Men’s Open Shortboard Division and Women’s Open Shortboard Division and Long Board’s Open Division

Day 1 (September 22)
- Opening Ceremony
- Environmental Awareness Presentation
- Surf Contest Heats
- Local Cultural Show

Day 2 (September 23)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Musical Presentation
- Surf Contest Heats

Day 3 (September 24)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Musical Presentation
- Surf Contest Heats

Day 4 (September 25)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Surf Clinic for Tourists and Visitors
- Surf Contest Heats

Day 5 (September 26)
- Surf Clinic for Thai Singers, Movie Stars, and Other Celebrities
- Surf Contest Final Rounds
- Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
- Awards Ceremony
- Party and Concert by Live Bands


Prizes

Men’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place: B50,000 Cash, Surfboard, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: B30,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: B20,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: B10,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver

Women’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place: B30,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: B20,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: B10,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: B5,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver

Longboard’s Open Division
1st Place: B30,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: B20,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: B10,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: B5,000 Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver


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Sunday September 13, 2009  6:58 Pm  finds me in my hot & stuffy
room in the Military  Town in Eastern Oahu with the name of
Kaneohe........
   1st entry will be short & sweet as I will just be getting my feet wet 1st before
I take the full  plunge........ Stay tuned and I will come up with some in depth
reporting in the coming weeks dealing with surfing's elite  from around the World as they tackle the winter swells and day to day life that unfold on
these shores the next 3.5 months ............ 

Surfing has become Phuket's hottest activity and latest tourist attraction

Strong winds and waves during the monsoon season in Phuket may turn away many visitors hoping to have a sunny, breezy holiday. It is worse for local business owners, as stormy June is the so-called low season.

But for Chanin Aiyarak, it is the happiest time of the year. And this year, he said, has been the best ever.

Last month, as the rain began to fall in Phuket, the inaugural Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series became the country's first international surfing championship.

Standing with a big smile in his surfer outfit was Mr Chanin, president of Phuket Boardriders Club, welcoming guests as well as the local and international media that attended this promising new event.

Took a road trip from Pattaya to Phuket with a couple of Starboard SUP's, wanted to check out the Quicksilver Event at Kalim.

Blew a radiator on the way down and got towed last 70km into town. But as far as these annoyances go, it went very smoothly and I only lost a few hours.
The people in the South of Thailand are very friendly and helpful and everything looked very clean with less rubbish lying around than in other parts of the country.

สรุปผลการแข่งขัน ทั้ง 4 ประเภท ดังนี้

ผลการแข่งขันรุ่นกระดานสั้น
SHORT BOARD DIVISION

1st นายเอกรัตน์ ศรีเด่น - Ekkarat Sriden
2nd นายเจมี่ สมิธ - Jamie Smith
3rd นายนพสิทธ์ บุญช่วย - Noppasit Boonchuey
4th นาย จักรพันธุ์ ทองนาถ - Jakkapan Thongnat