Ben Bourgeois Surfing Results
..arching The Caribbean, the intrepid crew makes their way to a remote island and comes across perfect beachbreak peaks. Featuring Benji Weatherley,
Ben Bourgeois, Dylan Graves, CJ Kanuha, and Nate Tyler.
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..Ben Bourgeois leads a crew to the deepest jungles of the Caribbean—only to find a bunch of girls fro
Ben Bourgeois leads a crew to the deepest jungles of the Caribbean—only to find a bunch of girls from Argentina l.. Caribbean—only to find a bunch of girls from Argentina laying out in thongs. Part 1 of 3 featuring
Ben Bourgeois, Benji Weatherley, Nate Tyler, CJ Kanuha, and Dylan Graves. Filmed and edited by Jerry Ricciotti. F
ON THE COVER: As much as we wanted an image of one of the young rippers from the Who’s Now/Who’s Next list to appear on our cover, when this sequence of Flynn Novak came in, it was pretty much decided on sight that this had to be a cover.
... Aaron Gieger was the first to do them in Puerto Rico almost a decade ago. Albee Layer has been landing some sick ones. I expect to see a lot of people put this in their aerial repertoire this year.
Ben Bourgeois, Oceanside. Zander Morton, Benny, Dylan Graves, and Jerry Ricciotti all moved in together recently. The house is called Zabengravotti's. We had a raging Super Bowl party for a house warmer. Sander B
.. a multitude of cold fronts—corresponding perfectly with a pre planned excursion to the windward islands to work on an upcoming TransWorld SURF project with Benji Weatherly, Nate Tyler, Dylan Graves,
Ben Bourgeois, Oliver Kurtz, Brian Toth, and others.
Check the gallery above to see a small preview of some of the waves the boys have been surfing.
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What: Fun waves. And I mean that in the least general way possible. This place isn’t Indo, and you’re not going to get spit out of a Pipe barrel here. But maybe there’s beauty in imperfection, and chances are you’re too much of a pussy for a Pipe barrel anyway. The waves in Northern Nicaragua are awfully challenging not to enjoy. Unless you’re a sad, angry, horrible person whose hobbies include pu
.. the highest quality marine grade stainless steel and we've been using them for years without problems. The springs will outlast your surfboard", tells Posner.
Sunny Garcia, Joel Centeio,
Ben Bourgeois, Sean Moody, Kekoa Bacalso and Peter Mendia have already tested the new detachable fin system.
"FIN-S performs better than any system I've ever tried. The weight of the boxes is incredibl
..hout problems. The springs will outlast your surfboard.”
Over the past two years, Fin-S technology has been refined and tested working alongside professional surfers Sunny Garcia, Joel Centeio,
Ben Bourgeois, Sean Moody, Kekoa Bacalso, and Peter Mendia among others. According to Sean Moody, “FIN-S performs better than any system I’ve ever tried. The weight of the boxes is incredibly light, a
ON THE COVER: When this shot of Julian Wilson came in, we passed by it fairly quickly, "That’s a bail," was the first reaction—but just after nearly tossing this image in the bail bin, photographer Jason Kenworthy sent a text message: "That last air shot I sent has a sequence, it’s a make." Problem solved, we had our cover..
..at also enhances the surfboard’s performance. Fin-S accomplished these objectives through years of research, development and testing on the best waves worldwide. Pros like Sunny Garcia, Joel Centeio,
Ben Bourgeois, Sean Moody, Kekoa Bacalso, Peter Mendia, amongst others, have been riding the Fin-S system and have nothing but the best things to say about the product. For more information, check out www.fin-s.co
..The simplest of ideas sometimes prove most difficult, as the Reef team learned firsthand. “Those guys were super lucky to get a few hours at perfect, three-to-four-foot Teahupo’o” says Ben Bourgeois,
Ben Bourgeois, who thanks to Delta airlines got stuck for 30 hours in the Atlanta airport en route to Tahiti, thus missing the day in which these images took place. “Once I arrived the surf was huge, blown out, an
..The simplest of ideas sometimes prove most difficult, as the Reef team learned firsthand. “Those guys were super lucky to get a few hours at perfect, three-to-four-foot Teahupo’o” says Ben Bourgeois,
Ben Bourgeois, who thanks to Delta airlines got stuck for 30 hours in the Atlanta airport en route to Tahiti, thus missing the day in which these images took place. “Once I arrived the surf was huge, blown out, an
SPY Boot Camp 9 SPY rolled out its 9th annual boot camp event—an action-packed week of sports madness for six retail winners and one lucky online shopper.
The week kicked-off with a surf day in Huntington Beach, Calif., and VIP access at the U.S. Open of Surfing. SPY surfers Benny B, Parker Coffin, Torrey Meister and Alana Blanchard were on-site to stoke out the campers with lessons in high-surf
.. presents Vans Pro Quarterfinals Results:
QF 1: Leigh Sedley (USA) 13.47, Derek Peters (USA) 11.20,
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 10.13, Kaimana Jaquias (HAW) 9.67
QF 2: Kolohe Andino (USA) 12.23, Brian Toth (PRI) 10.00, Mi.. (HAW) 15.00, Michael February (ZAF) 11.50, Ian Crane (USA) 7.83, Evan Geiselman (USA) 4.56
Heat 3:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 12.77, P.J. Raia (USA) 12.67, Eddie Guilbeau (USA) 5.37, Jake Halstead (USA) 3.88
Heat 4: Kol
..and I’m going to try my hardest to do well in both divisions.”
Ben Bourgeois. Photo: Hilleman
Michael Dunphy (Virginia Beach, VA), 21, who is..74, Bobby Okvist (USA) 8.06, Dylan Southworth (MEX) 6.77
Heat 5:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 13.94, Leigh Sedley (AUS) 9.10, Roy Powers (HAW) 7.66, P.J. ..43
Coastal Edge presents Vans Pro Round of 96 Results:
Heat 5:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 13.50, Evan Thompson (USA) 11.50, Colin Moran (USA) 8.07, Ja
..resents Vans Pro Quarterfinals Results:
QF 1: Leigh Sedley (USA) 13.47, Derek Peters (USA) 11.20,
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 10.13, Kaimana Jaquias (HAW) 9.67
QF 2: Kolohe Andino (USA) 12.23, Brian Toth (PRI) 10.00, ..HAW) 15.00, Michael February (ZAF) 11.50, Ian Crane (USA) 7.83, Evan Geiselman (USA) 4.56
Heat 3:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 12.77, P.J. Raia (USA) 12.67, Eddie Guilbeau (USA) 5.37, Jake Halstead (USA) 3.88
Heat 4: K
..SA) 12.07, Nathan Yeomans (USA) 10.74, Bobby Okvist (USA) 8.06, Dylan Southworth (MEX) 6.77
Heat 5:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 13.94, Leigh Sedley (AUS) 9.10, Roy Powers (HAW) 7.66, P.J. Raia (USA) 7.24
Heat 6: Brian Tot.. Col (PER) 11.77, Koa Smith (HAW) 10.43
Coastal Edge presents Vans Pro Round of 96 Results:
Heat 5:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 13.50, Evan Thompson (USA) 11.50, Colin Moran (USA) 8.07, Jason Harris (USA) 7.20
Heat 6: Mic
..Ben Bourgeois (USA) will be dangerous at this year's Coastal E
Ben Bourgeois (USA) will be dangerous at this year's Coastal Edge presents ..t small, you know it can only get better if the waves get bigger.”
Ben Bourgeois (Wrightsville Beach, NC), 32, former elite ASP World Tour surfer, ..A) 11.73, Ian Simmons (USA) 9.07, Giorgio Gomez (USA) 7.27
Heat 3:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 12.77, P.J. Raia (USA) 12.67, Eddie Guilbeau (USA) 5.37, Jak
..all, you know it can only get better if the waves get bigger.”
Ben Bourgeois, no stranger to small scale Virginia Beach. Photo: Hilleman
Ben ..eois, no stranger to small scale Virginia Beach. Photo: Hilleman
Ben Bourgeois (Wrightsville Beach, NC), 32, former elite ASP World Tour surfer, .. 11.73, Ian Simmons (USA) 9.07, Giorgio Gomez (USA) 7.27
Heat 3:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 12.77, P.J. Raia (USA) 12.67, Eddie Guilbeau (USA) 5.37, Jak
..Ben Bourgeois, Luke Davis, Zander Morton, and Alek Pa
Ben Bourgeois, Luke Davis, Zander Morton, and Alek Parker find dre
.., booze cruised and hung out o the beach enjoying the excellent weather and surfers ripping in the competition. Hanging under the Spy tent the Boot Campers got to hang out with North Carolina legion
Ben Bourgeois and the young ripper Nick Rupp.
From the beach, boating or whatever the activity of the day was it was off to BBQ’s, dinners and always the “pre party”. There is nothing better than good ol south
..eetwater Art and Musical festival adding to the three-day summer festivity.
The Reef Sweetwater Pro-Am will boast a $20,000 prize purse, and draws a powerful array of East Coast legends like Reef’s
Ben Bourgeois and defending champion Michael Powell, as well as world-renowned surfers like Rob Machado. Rob will not only compete in the event, but will also participate in the Art and Music festival.
Reef Men’
.. Originally I was going with Fish (Paul Fisher), and we were going to take Conner Coffin too, then he had to go to the ISA Games. Nutty (Reef team manager Heath Walker) started inviting all the guys.
Ben Bourgeois jumped on, then Bottle (Jay Thompson), Shane Dorian, and we were like, sure, let’s roll with it. Then Dane Reynolds…
For full interview, check out ASL’s ‘Mick’s Bag of Results
..Ben Bourgeois is a lucky bastard. That’s what I used to think, at least. See, a few years ago, photos from a trip he organized came back that were some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful waves we’d
Ben Bourgeois is a lucky bastard. That’s what I used to think, at least. See, a few years ago, photos from a trip he organized came back that were some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful waves we’d ever seen. Sl
..ttend the end of event party last year. Note: The lamest thing you can ever do is winning a contest then not even go to your own party. Major Core Score points deduction for that one. In the words of
Ben Bourgeois, “I party harder than that dude for winning a 1-star.” However, in this case I cannot deny the man. Kelly won’t win this year because he only does that every other year and did so i
..consistent waves on the eastern seaboard.
Some of the most notable names in East Coast surfing have claimed East Coast Regional titles. Past champions of the event include CJ and Damien Hobgood,
Ben Bourgeois, Gabe Kling, Matt Keenan, Cam Anderson, Brian Toth, Dylan Graves, Yancy and Sterling Spencer, Jeremy Johnston, Eric and Evan Geiselman Michael Dunphy, Blake Jones, Karina Petroni and Amy Nicholl.
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..ls pays the price. Ox Cart to the rescue. Only in Nicaragua.
3:30 The boys extend their stay and score epic offshore barrels.
5:30 Deepest barrel of the trip. Gabe Kling.
6:52 Wave of the trip.
Ben Bourgeois sneaks through the doggy door. Happy travels.
.. of my friends
Favorite city: The Oldest
Won’t return to: Antigua…well, at least not for surfing, but the strip club I must get back to someday
A lot of beers went into this turn. Photo:
Ben Bourgeois
Biggest perks of being a SURFING photographer: Getting paid in lifestyle
Other jobs you’ve held: Painting houses, mowing lawns, dish washing, food runner, and the the Surf Station
Most scared
.. its drop as a full slate of heats ran on both the Caballeros and Senoritas Podiums and USA surfers
Ben Bourgeois, Mike Losness, and Nikki Viesins were eliminated from the event.
Ben Bourgeois broke a board in h..ms and USA surfers Ben Bourgeois, Mike Losness, and Nikki Viesins were eliminated from the event.
Ben Bourgeois broke a board in his challenging morning repercharge heat and was not able to come back with a scor
..powerful bottom turns, vertical off the top manoeuvres and even threw in the occasional aerial to post a heat total of 12.74, the third highest of the round. He relegated former Dream Tour campaigner
Ben Bourgeois (USA) to the runner-up spot and banished Leandro Usuna (ARG) and former South American champion Gary Saavedra (PAN) to the Repecharge rounds.
..evy of historical surfing powerhouses fall into their usual form. The Americans, Australians, South Africans and Brazilians have flexed their muscles with standout performances by Drew Courtney (AUS)
Ben Bourgeois (USA) Peterson Crisanto (BRZ) and Casey Grant (RSA).
... “The Cold Water Classic and its rugged conditions are a key part of our heritage.”
Foster's Pro Surfing Tour Standings
1. Rob Machado (3650)
2. Tim Reyes (2856)
3. Cory Lopez (2500)
4.
Ben Bourgeois (2400)
5. Bobby Martinez (2328)
6. Jesse Merle-Jones (2228)
7. Taj Burrow (2150)
1. Chelsea Georgeson (2500)
2. Pru Jeffries (2215)
3. Melanie Bartels (2171)
4. Pauline Menczer (21
..hado holds a comfortable lead in the standings with 3650 points followed by Tim Reyes with 2631 and
Ben Bourgeois with 2400. On the women's side, Pru Jeffries leads the Tour with 2215 points followed by current W.. Nelson (2000)
5. Julia Christian (1890)
1. Rob Machado (3650)
2. Tim Reyes (2631)
3.
Ben Bourgeois (2400)
4. Bobby Martinez (2328)
5. Jesse Merle-Jones (2068)
.. now faces world #2 Joel Parkinson (Gold Coast, Aus), after he managed to defeat replacement surfer
Ben Bourgeois (USA) at the end of their close match.
“He’s pretty intense in the water,” said Wills, of Padar.. 0.0
H8: Andy Irons (Haw) 14.5 def. Masatoshi Ohno (Jpn) 14.5
H9: Joel Parkinson (Aus) 13.14 def.
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 10.74
H10: Daniel Wills (Aus) 15.5 def. Neco Padaratz (Brz) 15.25
H11: Cory Lopez (USA) 16.
..vs. Chris Davidson (Aus)
H6: Luke Egan (Aus) vs. Darren O'Rafferty (Aus)
H7: Pat O'Connell (USA) vs. Jake Paterson (Aus)
H8: Andy Irons (Haw) vs. Masatoshi Ohno (Jpn)
H9: Joel Parkinson (Aus) vs.
Ben Bourgeois (USA)
H10: Daniel Wills (Aus) vs. Neco Padaratz (Brz)
H11: Cory Lopez (USA) vs. Victor Ribas (Brz)
H12: Dean Morrison (Aus) vs. Phil MacDonald (Aus)
H13: Mick Fanning (Aus) vs. Tim Curran (USA)
..day feel pretty confident if they continue to run the contest at this break.”
Replacement surfer
Ben Bourgeois (USA) - who filled Hawaiian Shane Dorian’s spot in the Niijima Quiksilver Pro - made the most of th..zu Kono (Jpn) 2.85
H2: Tim Curran (USA) 14.75; Guilherme Herdy (Brz) 7.5; Luke Egan (Aus) 6.0
H3:
Ben Bourgeois (USA) 16.15; CJ Hobgood (USA) 13.25; Michael Campbell (Aus) 13.0
H4: Paulo Moura (Brz) 13.5; Cory
..ch-up sees 2001 world champ CJ Hobgood (Fl, USA) against Michael Campbell (Port Macquarie, Aus) and
Ben Bourgeois (USA), who has replaced Hawaiian Shane Dorian in the Niijima Quiksilver Pro draw.
Quiksilver Pro.. Egan (Aus); Guilherme Herdy (Brz); Tim Curran (USA)
H3: CJ Hobgood (USA); Michael Campbell (Aus);
Ben Bourgeois (USA)
H4: Cory Lopez (USA); Paulo Moura (Brz); Naohisa Ogawa (Jpn)
H5: Kelly Slater (USA); Peters
..defeating Huntington Beach's Tim Reyes (third) and Hawaiian Kaipo Jaquias (fourth) to advance to the final. In semi number two, Ward and Powers finished one-two ahead of Americans Nathan Yeomans and
Ben Bourgeois.
Serena Brooke, world number two in 1998 and '99, looked like a sure bet to qualify for the 2004 WCT after failing to re-qualify this past year. Leading the two-star WQS final from beginning to
..cations. There's another 10 rounds to the final, but I was looking at the prizemoney for winning it, and have my eyes set on the US$15,000 (laughs)."
Former WCT member and world amateur champion
Ben Bourgeois (USA) secured one of the strongest wins this morning, after miscommunication resulted in him contesting round one, as opposed to five rounds later in the tournament as his high seeding permits. The N
