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Barbadians Lewis St John and Chelsea Tuach along with Jamaican Ackeam Philips shared the championship honors at the 2009 SUZUKI SAN SOUCI PRO surf contest which went off in some small challenging conditions at the “Beach Break” surfing beach in San Souci, Toco on the 31st Oct and 1st of Nov. The event featured the top Caribbean pro surfers and attracted 16 pro men, 3 pro women and 12 junior pro surfers. A much anticipated North Swell cautioned the Contest Director to call a’ lay day’ to competition on Saturday, but still run an Expression Session.  The Best Maneuver was awarded to Lewis St. John (BAR) and the Best Wave to Inilek Wilmot (JAM).  The entire event was run on Sunday in 1’-3’ waves using a double elimination format with a full repercharge round. The event, now in its third year, is loved by the Toco Community who were on hand to give loud cheers and whistles each time a surfer executed an impressive maneuver. There was much excitement as Trinidad and Tobago’s top surfers matched up against the best from Barbados and Jamaica and showed that the Trinis are a force to be reckoned with. Trinidad’s top performer, Christopher Dennis, was narrowly edged out by Tour Leader and Defending Champion Lewis St. John (BAR) in the open men division. Other top finishers in the open men included Icah Wilmot (JAM) Luke Williams (JAM), Alan Davis (TT), Christopher Clarke (Bar), Inilek Wilmot (JAM), Jason Apparicio (TT) who all finished in the top 8. In the women’s division, Chelsea Tuach showed that it is going to be challenging to beat her this year as she has taken a very commanding lead in the point’s race. Dario Jordan (TT) fought to put Trinidad in a top Podium position, but just came up short to Ackeam Philips (Jam). The event was made possible through the kind sponsorship of Suzuki, Life style motors, Trinidad and Tobago Surf Experience, Corona, Dasani Water, Red Bull, Tropical Power and SATT

MENS DIVISION (US$)
1st Lewis St John BAR $1,200.00
2nd Christopher Dennis TT $ 700.00
3rd Icah Wilmot JAM $ 500.00
4th Luke Williams JAM $ 300.00

WOMEN DIVISION (US$)
1st Chelsea Tuach BAR $400.00
2nd Tova Miller TT $200.00
3rd Chrisanna Harewood TT $100.00

JUNIOR DIVISION
1st Ackeam Philips JAM Trip to Barbados
2nd Dario Jordan TT Prizes
3rd Enson Lightbourn JAM Prizes
4th Chelsea Tuach BAR Prizes
5th Michael Panton JAM Prizes
6th Shane Simmons JAM Prizes

The final stop of the 2009 Burkie Junior Surfing Championship series sponsored by Going Places Travel takes place on Saturday Nov 7th at Brandens/Drill Hall Beach with the alternate venue being Surfers Point Inch Marlow.

In the 14-Under division ,Dane Mackie (2860 pts) has a commanding lead over 2nd place Gavin Fernandes(2457 pts) and 3rd place Joshua Burke(1942 pts). However In the under-12 division a major battle is brewing between Fernandes and Mackie with Burke a long shot 3rd. Fernandes is just 10pts ahead of Mackie,the under 12 champ will be decided on which ever of these two surfers place one position higher than the other.

In the grommet division 10-Under ,Che Allan (3000pts)has dominated ,winning all events for the year and is tipped to continue his winning streak.Fighting for second place with a very long shot at being crowned 10-under Champ is Zander Venezia(2450pts) and 3rd Andrew Rose(2260pts) .

Besides the overall ratings,surfers will be determine to show their class while vying for Champion status in each division,strong performances is expected from Adrian Williams and the dynamic duo of Chelsea’s,Roett and Tuach.

Entries fee is $30 Bdd and can be made by email burkesinc@caribsurf.com or on the beach before 7.30am.

Contest starts at 8.00am.Fun Family day with Food,drinks and Music.

Nassco November Safari brings season to a close

Just two weeks after island motor sport fans enjoyed last Sunday’s final gravel rally of the season, competitors in the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Mud Dogs Safari Championship are heading for their final showdown.

The Nassco November Safari on Sunday, November 15, offers crews their last chance to score points and settle whose names will be inscribed on the 2009 trophies.
Entries for the fourth and final round of the Championship opened on Monday and will close at 2.00pm next Tuesday (November 10), prior to the Briefing Meeting at the Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association’s Clubhouse at Searles, Christ Church at 7.00pm the same evening.
Crews can expect a challenging day, as the route setters are Neil Barnard and Barry Gale, respectively the Champion Navigator and Driver in 2005 and winners of the June Safari last year; victory in that event for Barnard created an unique triple, as he joined father David and grandfather, Trevor Gale, as a winner of the event which, in 1957, brought about the creation of the Barbados Rally Club.
Once again, the Mud Dogs have enjoyed a healthy season; thus far, 40 drivers and 42 navigators have scored points in the March, June and September Safaris . . . while many others have participated in the popular MudFests and navigational practice events. The latest practice event is slated for this Sunday (November – set by Biddy Barber and Warrick Eastmond, it starts at the BCTSA Clubhouse at 9.00am, finishing at Juliet’s Rum Shop, College Savannah, St Philip, at around 1.00pm.
Mud Dogs Chairman Leslie Alleyne is looking forward to the climax of the season: “We have enjoyed tremendous support from our sponsors – and once again I must say a big thanks to Nassco for their continued backing of our final Safari – but I’m also really encouraged by the number of people who turn out for our practice events.
“This Sunday’s event, for instance, will give new competitors a chance to see what we are all about . . . but it is also a good opportunity for a few people who want to sharpen their minds for the battle to come on the 15th!”
Full details of the Nassco November Safari will be announced as they become available, but it has been confirmed as a one-day event, with a morning start and finish the same afternoon. As usual, the Prizegiving will be held at 7.00pm at the BCTSA Club House the following Tuesday (November 17), once the results have been declared final.

2009 BRC Mud Dogs Safari Championship
Positions after round three – Navigators:
1st Robert Warren, 174 points
2nd Stephen Dear, 164pts
3rd Wayne Clarke, 160pts
4th Kirk Watkins, 144pts
5th equal Willie Hinds & Tricia King, 134pts
7th Derek Edwards, 130pts
8th equal Neil Barnard & Warrick Eastmond, 110pts
10th Tiffany Marshall, 106pts
etc
Drivers:
1st Darrin White, 174 points
2nd Dominic Brooker, 164pts
3rd Chris Armstrong, 160pts
4th Paul Marshall, 156pts
5th Sean Dowding, 144pts
6th equal Michael Ward & Kirk King, 134pts
8th Damian Brooker, 130pts
9th Audley Croney, 112pts
10th equal Barry Gale & Nicolas Lorde, 110pts
etc

SOUP BOWL, BATHSHEBA, BARBADOS
NOVEMBER 28 – 30, 2009
INFORMATION PACKAGE

The Barbados Surfing Association in partnership with the Caribbean Surf Network invites you to participate in the November Pro international surfing classic, an exciting annual event which attracts athletes from all over the world to one of the Caribbean’s premiere surf breaks, the Soup Bowl, Bathsheba.

The contest will be held on Saturday November 28th, Sunday November 29th and Monday November 30th from 7 am. There will be Four (4) Divisions, the Open Men’s Division, the Open Women’s Division and the Under 21 Junior Boys Division and Body Boarding.

It is a great privilege for the BSA and the CSN to host this event as a means of further developing the sport of surfing in all its forms both locally and regionally. This type of event gives surfers from across the Caribbean the opportunity to interact, forge new friendships and push their surfing skills to new levels.

Entry Fees and Prizes:

The entry fee for the Open men and Women’s is US$85 with a total prize purse of Bds$20,000 (US$10,000).

All other divisions US$30

A surfer competing in more than one Division is required to pay an Entry Fee for each Division entered.

These fees are to be paid in CASH (either US or Barbados Dollars).

Registration:

Registration will take place at the Edgewater Hotel, Bathsheba on Friday, November 27th between 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
WEBSITE: www.bsasurf.net EMAIL: bsasurf@bsasurf.net

Carlos Wharton
President, BSA
E-mail: carloswharton@hotmail.com
Tel: 246 231 1845

Christopher Clarke
Vice- President, BSA
E-Mail: chris@csnsurf.com
Tel: 246 266 0842

Margot Tuach
Secretary, BSA, (will assist with Hotel Accommodation & Transport if needed)
E-mail: margot@tuach.com
Tel: 246 231 0296

Simon Coles
Treasurer, BSA
E-mail: nomisltd@caribsurf.com
Tel: 246 230 6741

Ken Mayers
Accommodation at Bathsheba
E-mail: soupbowlsurfdog@yahoo.com
Tel: 246 236 4570

CONTEST SITE

The venue is “Soup Bowl” at the scenic Bathsheba Beach located on the East Coast of Barbados. “Soup Bowl” is the premier right point surf break on the island. Regarded as one of the top 10 spots for 9-Time World Champion Surfer Kelly Slater, “Soup Bowl” has a reputation for providing the most consistent high performance surf in the Caribbean.

CONDITIONS IN NOVEMBER

Air Temp: 24° C – 31° C
Water Temp: 24° C Avg
Climate: Strong tropical sunshine is the norm so bring the necessary SUNBLOCK.
Surfboards: High Performance Boards are recommended.
Swell: East, East North East, Right Point Break
Swell Size: 3-5 feet; 6 plus feet occasionally (very likely in November)
Clothes: T-Shirt, Baggies, head and eye protection
Sunrise-Sunset: 5:30 am – 6:15 pm.

ACCOMMODATION

All participants are advised to check entry requirements for Barbados. No VISA are required for stays under 3 months.

The BSA will assist surfers with accommodation if necessary (US$25 – $75 per night). The following is a list of available accommodations.

• Private House rentals (2-3 bedroom houses)
• Edgewater Hotel (Hotel room)
• SEA U guest house (Dormitory/Rooms)
• Coconut Court Hotel
• Silver Sands Hotel

Each Competitor will be responsible for individual meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). There are local shops, a supermarket and restaurants in the area.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Nov 26-27 Arrival days

Nov 27 Registration: 1 pm – 7 pm – Edgewater Hotel

Nov 27 7:00 pm – Officials’ Meeting (Contest Director, Beach Marshals, Tabulators, Timers):
7:30 pm – Judges Meeting with Head Judge – Edgewater

Nov 28 DAY #1 OF SURFING CONTEST – from 8:00am (subject to change)

Nov 29 DAY #2 OF SURFING CONTEST – from 8:00am (subject to change)

Nov 30 DAY #3 OF SURFING CONTEST

Dec1-2 Departure Days

Travel Itineraries:

Please submit to BSA Secretary by November 23rd. Ground transportation can be arranged at a reasonable cost if necessary.

Judges Panel:

There will be an international judging panel of seven (7) qualified, experienced judges from the US, South America and the Caribbean plus the Head Judge.

The Head Judge is Mr. Elvis Carter, a highly qualified, experienced judge who has fulfilled this role successfully over the past several years and who has recently returned from judging the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games. The 2009 ISA Judging criteria will be used