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33 Nations Represented in First Day of Competition for the Open Longboard and Bodyboard Divisions

DAY ONE RESULTS: 2006 LOST ENERGY DRINK ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES

Huntington Beach, Calif., October 15, 2006 – Competition began today for the 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games with the Open Longboard and Bodyboard divisions. Spirits were high amongst the 33 competing teams, with the waves breaking from 2-4 feet making the wave selection crucial for the World’s finest as they battled it out on behalf of their respective countries.

“We are very impressed with the level of competition amongst the all the teams,” said International Surfing Association Contest Director Marcos Bukao. “We expect bigger and better waves over the next couple of days and this will determine the outcome of who carries through to the next heats.”

Over the first two qualifying rounds, the Open Longboard division called for a combination of traditional techniques and modern day tricks. Registered with the highest combined two-wave score of 14.60, Matthew Moir of South Africa led the pack earning the highest score of the competition with an 8.5 with his speed, solid noseriding and massive floaters. His performance was then followed by a surprise second place score by the United Kingdom’s Benjamin Skinner with an impressive combined 14.50. Three-time World Champion Colin McPhillips of the United States finished with the third highest combined score of 14.0.

Other countries that delivered high-calibered performances were Bruno Grandela of Portugal and Martin Perez of Argentina. Complete results are available at www.isasurf.org.

At Podium 2 on the south side of the beach, the Bodyboard Men and Women divisions showcased the highest level of waveriding in the world. The waves picked up in the afternoon with some head high sets, setting the stage for solid scores from Portugal, Australia, and Venezuela. Portugal put up the days highest combined score with a remarkable 14.50, followed by Andrew Lester of Australia with a 14.17 and Venezuela in third with a 13.0 combined score. Also Japan did not disappoint with their trademark big aerials and solid landings.

”I took off on a nice wave and got three barrel rolls back to back and then the fourth came through,” said Manuel Centerio of Portugal. “I love the color and the spirit of the WSG contest environment because it is about a group energy.”

In the Women’s BodyBoarding.netpetition Neymara Carvalho of Brazil posted the days combined high with a 14.17, followed by Rita Pires of Portugal with a 12.33 and defending Champion Kira Llewellyn in third with 11.27.

ISA President Fernando Aguerre said, “There is nothing like the World Surfing Games, the only surfing event in the world with surfers from all 5 continents. With the presence of the national flags, uniforms and all the languages and the teams mixed up and mingling around, this is it.”

The competition continues tomorrow with the Open Men’s Division starting at 8:00 a.m. Check out the action with live scoring and a live webcast available daily at www.isasurf.org or www.Surfing America.org/isa. Additionally, photos are available for viewing and free downloading at http://www.isasurf.org/gallery/main.php

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