Teamtag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2007-10-30:/riders//62008-05-12T20:53:12ZMovable Type Publishing Platform 4.01"Thank God for business-class"tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1942008-05-12T20:41:26Z2008-05-12T20:53:12ZSofia Mulanovichwww.redbullsurfing.comThe past few months I have been traveling to competitions, juggling media appearances and training. I have to admit, sometimes it is hard to fly 14 hours after a competition then get on another plane and participate in photo shoots. Thank god for business class and upgrades. But the cool part is what comes out of the photo shoots and interviews. Recently a writer from the New York Times came down to Peru to interview me and the check out the
surf scene here in Punta Hermosa and Moncora. I was so stoked on the article and to see Peru and our surf culture represented in such a positive way. As a Peruvian I am proud of my country and even more proud of all the surfers and people coming from around the world to surf the amazing waves of Peru. So thanks NYT!
Also, Tu Ciudad Magazine recently featured me on the cover the May Issue. It was cool to be featured with other Latin athletes who are pursuing their dreams in sports. Though it could not have been any colder the day we shot, the crew at Tu Ciudad was fun and cool to work with. More exposure for the sport I love. Now go surf!"
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Pimp Your Board with Sofia!tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1782008-04-11T17:06:16Z2008-05-14T18:50:12ZThis was a cool day at my home beach in Punta Hermosa, Peru. Red Bull created a contest for 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 16 to come out to the beach and paint a blank surfboard shaped...Sofia Mulanovichwww.redbullsurfing.comThis was a cool day at my home beach in Punta Hermosa, Peru. Red Bull created a contest for 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 16 to come out to the beach and paint a blank surfboard shaped canvas, with the hopes of me choosing their design. I was overwhelmed by the preparation many of the girls did before they arrived, they had their designs planned out on paper and they were working so hard. It was difficult to pick a winning design because they were all so good and creative.
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I think the boys on the beach started to get a little jealous, they
were crowding the girls wanting to give advice. I think we are going to
have to do a contest like this for the boys soon!
It was hard to
choose the five finalists and even harder to choose the winner, 16 year
old Valeria Ilaquita. Her board represented by name, the ocean and had
a great vibe to it. I was so stoked on her design and the thought
she put into it. Valeria will now paint one of my real surfboards with
her design and I will take it to Australia to surf on it!
The
rest of the day we spent in the ocean giving the girls their first surf
lesson, it was incredible and inspiring. I was so stoked on Red Bull
Pimp My Board event and can't wait to do it again. These girls inspire
me, I feel their love and want to continue to make them proud and be
a good role model for them and of course get them into the ocean to
surf!!!]]>
On To Brazil...tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1682008-04-01T23:27:06Z2008-04-01T23:30:12ZJust getting back to Peru after a couple months in Australia. I was really stoked to start the year off good there. The win at Snapper was just a great way to start the year. And then to get second...Sofia Mulanovichwww.redbullsurfing.com
Just getting back to Peru after a couple months in Australia. I was really stoked to start the year off good there. The win at Snapper was just a great way to start the year. And then to get second at Bells, it takes a lot of pressure off. It's a long year and there's a lot that can happen. All of the girls are surfing really good, but I think all the training I did in the off season is pay off. My boards feel good, and I feel good. Gotta run for now, but see you in Brazil for the next event.
Maui and the Menehunes...tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1242008-02-22T23:41:10Z2008-02-22T23:43:50ZI’ve been on Maui for the last 10 days and it has been going mental. The winter finally made the turn and the waves have been sick every day. I haven’t been able to stay awake past 9:30 for days....Ian Walshwww.redbullsurfing.comI’ve
been on Maui for the last 10 days and it has been going mental. The
winter finally made the turn and the waves have been sick every day. I
haven’t been able to stay awake past 9:30 for days. It feels good to
finally be beat from surfing. Also, I've got my annual Menehune Mayhem contest coming up for the groms, so we've got that to look forward to. It's always a good time and the kids are stoked. More later. ]]>
Hawaii's Finally Turned Ontag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1232008-02-18T03:02:34Z2008-02-18T03:05:37ZJamie Sterlingwww.redbullsurfing.comHawai Looks Like It's Coming To Life...Finallytag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1112008-02-06T14:49:00Z2008-02-06T14:51:51ZLooks like the Pacific is going to wake up and come play with us in Hawaii on Thursday and a few more sizable swells lining up after that. I've been training with Russian kettle bells, running the beach, and stand-up...Jamie Sterlingwww.redbullsurfing.com
Looks like the Pacific is going to wake up and come play with us in
Hawaii on Thursday and a few more sizable swells lining up after that. I've been
training with Russian kettle bells, running the beach, and stand-up
surfing. I'll be going over to Sydney, Australia, on Feb 11 for the ASL Oakley Big Wave Awards. I'm a finalist in the contest. My wave is from Cow Bomby on Sept 1 is in the running. Mark Visser towed me into. Should be a fun night. ]]>
Still Raining...tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1102008-02-05T00:32:18Z2008-02-05T00:33:07ZIs it ever going to get good in Hawaii? What happened? What did we do wrong? Two feet in 72 hours, are you kidding me? Well, at least it's flat....Ian Walshwww.redbullsurfing.com
Is it ever going to get good in Hawaii? What happened? What did we do wrong? Two feet in 72 hours, are you kidding me? Well, at least it's flat.
Winter At Hometag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1072008-02-02T00:13:47Z2008-02-02T00:15:49ZI've just been cruising at home, surfing Pipe and Backdoor lately. I was pretty stoked to win the Backdoor Shoot-Out. The waves were good and all the boys were going off, a lot different than the Pipe Master's this year....Jamie O'Brienwww.redbullsurfing.com
I've just been cruising at home, surfing Pipe and Backdoor lately. I was pretty stoked to win the Backdoor Shoot-Out. The waves were good and all the boys were going off, a lot different than the Pipe Master's this year. When it's flat I've been doing a lot of diving lately, it's been fun. I've found some pretty good shells down there. It's been a tough winter, but it's definitely getting better. It's all about late season.
At Hometag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1062008-02-02T00:10:21Z2008-02-02T00:12:24ZBeen golfing and fishing a lot lately, and just kind of cruising on Kauai. The waves have been good here this winter. The whole North Shore's been crap, but we've had a couple of days over here. I don't know,...Bruce Ironswww.redbullsurfing.comBusier than a Blue Assed Flytag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1052008-02-02T00:07:20Z2008-02-02T00:09:26ZI'll be honest mate, I am busier than a blue assed fly on a shit pile. I don't even have time to scratch my bum. The wedding's coming quick, the season comes right after that. But I'm not complaining, it's...Mick Fanningwww.redbullsurfing.com
I'll be honest mate, I am busier than a blue assed fly on a shit pile. I don't even have time to scratch
my bum. The wedding's coming quick, the season comes right after that. But I'm not complaining, it's been a great off season.
Hawaii Bluestag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1042008-02-02T00:03:40Z2008-02-02T00:06:54ZIt's been an impressive winter so far...just not in Hawaii. Well, no, I take that back, the last few weeks have been good. It was weird though, every big swell that came seemed to hit California. I've done a lot...Jamie Sterlingwww.redbullsurfing.com
It's been an impressive winter so far...just not in Hawaii. Well, no, I take that back, the last few weeks have been good. It was weird though, every big swell that came seemed to hit California. I've done a lot more cold water surfing lately, that's for sure. But we'll get some days, maybe late season, but something will show up...and I'll let you know when it does.
My New Surfboard...tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1032008-02-01T23:59:24Z2008-02-02T00:02:04ZYeah, hello. It's been cold and windy here in San Clemente, I'd love to be in Australia right now. Anyway, I've been working with Clay Marzo and Dion Agius on a new surfboard label...Super Surfboards. The boards are coming out...Kolohe Andinowww.redbullsurfing.comChecking in from Australiatag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1022008-02-01T23:56:02Z2008-02-01T23:57:48ZJust got back from Bali after shooting with Taylor Steele, I'll probably be going back in a little bit. Other than that I've just been doing the junior events down here in Oz. The Quik Pro's coming up on the...Julian Wilsonwww.redbullsurfing.com
Just got back from Bali after shooting with Taylor Steele, I'll probably be going back in a little bit. Other than that I've just been doing the junior events down here in Oz. The Quik Pro's coming up on the Gold Coast and I'm heading to that, but I think I've got Mick in my first heat.
Bring On 2008...tag:www.redbullsurfing.com,2008:/riders//6.1012008-02-01T23:52:11Z2008-02-01T23:54:48ZAndy Ironswww.redbullsurfing.com
The past few months I have been traveling to competitions, juggling media appearances and training. I have to admit, sometimes it is hard to fly 14 hours after a competition then get on another plane and participate in photo shoots. Thank god for business class and upgrades. But the cool part is what comes out of the photo shoots and interviews. Recently a writer from the New York Times came down to Peru to interview me and the check out the
This was a cool day at my home beach in Punta Hermosa, Peru. Red Bull created a contest for 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 16 to come out to the beach and paint a blank surfboard shaped canvas, with the hopes of me choosing their design. I was overwhelmed by the preparation many of the girls did before they arrived, they had their designs planned out on paper and they were working so hard. It was difficult to pick a winning design because they were all so good and creative.