Luke Egan Surfing Results
..nd I love it,” Fitzgibbons said. “Last year Coco (Ho) got the better of me in the Semifinals so it would be great to get up towards to the pointy end of the comp again this year.”
Luke Egan (AUS), the former Merewether local has been awarded a wildcard into the Burton Toyota Pro and will face Taj Burrow in heat 1 of the Round of 96. Egan retired from full-time competition at the end of
.. love it," Fitzgibbons said.
"Last year Coco (Ho) got the better of me in the Semifinals so it would be great to get up towards to the pointy end of the comp again this year."
Luke Egan (AUS), the former Merewether local has been awarded a wildcard into the Burton Toyota Pro and will face Taj Burrow in heat 1 of the Round of 96.
Egan retired from full-time competition at the
..s in hopes of securing one of his shred sleds and one was guzzled down by a variety of characters including Steve Sherman (getting the enemy publications photographer drunk is a magazine war tactic),
Luke Egan, local legend Brent Dorrington, and some dude we met at a Byron Bay carpark last year.
Had a little surf last night in the rain and was witness to Ace Buchan, Carissa Moore, Koa Smith, and Kolohe A
.. ‘Whippet’ Clarke.
Placing 1st in heat 4 and welcoming the event move north was D Bah’s John Cummings who opened proceedings with a 14.07. Following them in second was Merewether Boardriders,
Luke Egan and Jesse Adam’s big scores eliminated Kirra by less than a point, and Cronulla bowed out also.
Phillip Island wowed the crowds and the trip from Victoria was worth it as Steve Nobles 8 point ri
..he past three years I’ve given it everything I’ve had and that’s all I can do. World title or not I sleep fine…unless the kids wake me up.
And the one big change to your regime this year is no
Luke Egan on tour with you as coach.
Louie has given me so many awesome insights over those three years, so much knowledge and so many good ideas. He’s got so much confidence and insight into me and my equipme
..still to this day cannot be measured with any real accuracy. Though on the surface his surfing appeared white-collar workman like at the time, history shows his was a path full of brimstone and fire.
Luke Egan was a surfer’s surfer. His dogged, man-of-few-words persona and unbridled ability on a board, one that rattled opponents and garnered him respect around the globe – the fact he never won a world titl
..ps event winners.
“Conditions are pretty similar to yesterday, and tomorrow doesn’t look so good with north winds predicted, so we’re going to finish today,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “We’re going to start by running the men’s event all the way through, then we’re going to do the same with the girls. The Finals will running right after the high tide w
..ean swell rolling in at Burleigh and the call has been made to run the women’s Round 3 followed by men’s Round 4.
“I’d like to get 16 heats done today,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “That would really set us up to pick the eyes out of the swell for the men’s and women’s Quarters, Semis and Finals on the weekend. It’s dropped off a bit today so it lo
..hips Gold Coast. The surf is in the 2 – 3 foot (1.5 meter) range, with some fun waves on offer.
“We’re going to get straight into Round 3 of the men’s,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “Round 4 is on standby, but I’m not sure if we will be running it. We have made the call to introduce jet ski assist, to help the boys get the most opportunity to catch waves. The f
..t, have you seen him around?
Nah, I don’t see him.
With the experienced (and cool headed)
Luke Egan by his side, Parko is always a formidable tactician. Pic: ASP/Kirstin
Your coach Luke Egan was ..ded) Luke Egan by his side, Parko is always a formidable tactician. Pic: ASP/Kirstin
Your coach
Luke Egan was once touted as the best surfer on tour never to have won a world title. You are without doubt t
..It’s a bummer because he did some of the biggest backside airs I've ever seen. He was so close to nailing that 50 grand. But you'd see his knee give way each time.Mitch's style is so mental. Its like
Luke Egan and Marzo put together; just so polished. I hope he brings back that massive mustache again too. Mustache ride anyone?
..he Gold Coast is being pounded by heavy rain and strong winds today and the surf is not good enough for competition.
“We’ve called the competition off for the day,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “There’s just not enough opportunity out there for the surfers to get scores, plus we have some better conditions forecasted for the next few days.”
A call will be made at 7:3
.. this morning and contest organisers have decided to make the most of it.
“It’s stormy out there, but it’s bigger and there are some clean sections on offer,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “We’re going to finish Round 2 of the Men’s event, and then make a call to see if we go into Round 3 of the Men’s or the Women’s.”
The Billabong World Junior
..(Brazil) surfing in Heat 1.
“Conditions aren’t perfect this morning, but I’ve see some of the boys free surfing and there are still a few sections out there,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “I’m not sure if we will surf all of Round 2, we’re going to keep assessing conditions as the day goes on. If we get some heats done each morning on this high tide it will set
..ed slightly to 2 foot (1 meter), but there are still plenty of nice waves to be had at the Burleigh Heads rock break.
“We’re going to start with the girls Round 1,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “There are some good waves out there so we will see how the day progresses. At this point the girls Round 2 and the boys Round 2 are both on standby and could possibly run later in the da
..this morning and a call has been made to finish the Men’s 16 heats of Round 1 today.
“We’re looking at about 2 to 3 feet of swell at the Burleigh rock break,” Contest Director
Luke Egan said. “During the morning high tide we’ve got favourable winds so we’re going to get straight into the boys event and finish Round 1 today. Conditions over the next few days are loo
..t, have you seen him around?
Nah, I don’t see him.
With the experienced (and cool headed)
Luke Egan by his side, Parko is always a formidable tactician. Pic: ASP/Kirstin
Your coach Luke Egan was ..ded) Luke Egan by his side, Parko is always a formidable tactician. Pic: ASP/Kirstin
Your coach
Luke Egan was once touted as the best surfer on tour never to have won a world title. You are without doubt t
..Irons do battle against surfing legends like Occy, Rob Machado and
Luke Egan, as well as a hot local European contingent for a piece of the 25 ..Dorian and Bruce Irons plus surfing legends Mark “Occy” Occhilupo,
Luke Egan and Rob Machado have all accepted their invitations to the inaugur..ld horses to keep me away from this,” said Occhillupo.
Like Occy,
Luke Egan is another former Mundaka Pro winner that will be making the journ
..the people of the town. It’s truly an honour just to surf there, let alone with these other amazing surfers. You’d need wild horses to keep me away from this," said Occhillupo.
Like Occy,
Luke Egan is another former Mundaka Pro winner that will be making the journey from Australia’s Gold Coast. "It’s an amazing town and an amazing wave and it deserves a speciality event like this to showca
.. today was the right call. The last thing anyone wanted after the last two days was to see heats decided on luck rather than skill and commitment. In the wash-up it was Joel who got the edge, perhaps
Luke Egan had stuffed a four-leaf clover in the pocket of Joel’s boardies before he paddled out.
It was quarter final number two however, that everyone was waiting for, and after the antics of John John ove
..;s comeback tour continues into round 3...
In other notable news, Parko suffered a shock elimination to Moroccan wildcard Ramzi Boukhiam in a low scoring round 2 heat. Parko is probably cussing with
Luke Egan about this as we speak.
Look for action to resume at 8 am local time, which is about 11 pm on the best coast. i mean west coast.
QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE ROUND 1 RESULTS:
Heat 1: Taylor Knox (USA) 11
..y Julian has definitely matured as a competitive surfer and is on the brink of a final’s birth. Like Kelly and Owen, he also has the full cache of manoeuvres.
A buffed Joel Parkinson and coach
Luke Egan get animated in their post-heat dissection. Pic: Joli
Mick Fanning and Parko at times delivered shades of their best. Mick’s tied quarter with Owen, obviously could have gone either way and had Jo
..dn’t even stand up. “ The most embarrassing thing ever.” He did however insist he was excited about competing again – “sometimes”. [See an upcoming issue of Tracks for the full interview.]
Move over
Luke Egan, Taj Burrow is the best surfer never to have won a world title. All smiles post heat. ASP/Rowland
After Parko survived a close encounter with all American good guy, Brett Simpson, it was Taj Burro
..dn’t even stand up. “ The most embarrassing thing ever.” He did however insist he was excited about competing again – “sometimes”. [See an upcoming issue of Tracks for the full interview.]
Move over
Luke Egan, Taj Burrow is the best surfer never to have won a world title. All smiles post heat. ASP/Rowland
After Parko survived a close encounter with all American good guy, Brett Simpson, it was Taj Burro
..t any problem. Under smaller conditions, Keala went down to get her face in a mess. Everything happened during the expression session in memory of Andy Irons attended by Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson,
Luke Egan and more pro surfers. Kennelly got...
How many waves have surfed in your life?
Monday, 05 September 2011
Have you got any idea of how many waves have you enjoyed since you've started surf
..t any problem. Under smaller conditions, Keala went down to get her face in a mess. Everything happened during the expression session in memory of Andy Irons attended by Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson,
Luke Egan and more pro surfers. Kennelly got...
How many waves have surfed in your life?
Monday, 05 September 2011
Have you got any idea of how many waves have you enjoyed since you've started surf
..t any problem. Under smaller conditions, Keala went down to get her face in a mess. Everything happened during the expression session in memory of Andy Irons attended by Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson,
Luke Egan and more pro surfers. Kennelly got...
How many waves have surfed in your life?
Monday, 05 September 2011
Have you got any idea of how many waves have you enjoyed since you've started surf
..ened during the expression session in memory of Andy Irons attended by Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson,
Luke Egan and more pro surfers. Kennelly got barreled and in a second was pushed to the sharp coral.
S..ened during the expression session in memory of Andy Irons attended by Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson,
Luke Egan and more pro surfers. Kennelly got...
How many waves have surfed in your life?
Monday, 05 Septe
..all of the other guys?” And the thing I saw as a kid growing up was how strong he was. You kind of had to be back then because he was competing against guys like Gary Elkerton, Tom Carroll, Pottz and
Luke Egan and that was where it was at —going fast and turning hard and using your rail. I gravitated towards that.
Power surfing still has plenty of fans, and I think that if it ever went away, surfing would
..all of the other guys?” And the thing I saw as a kid growing up was how strong he was. You kind of had to be back then because he was competing against guys like Gary Elkerton, Tom Carroll, Pottz and
Luke Egan and that was where it was at —going fast and turning hard and using your rail. I gravitated towards that.
Power surfing still has plenty of fans, and I think that if it ever went away, surfing would
..ber 3 of Masters, heats 6.Then Round 4 of Masters, then Grand Masters Round 3, and try to get into the Quarterfinals.”
Kicking off the day’s SuperSurf ASP World Masters will be Guilherme Herdy (BRA),
Luke Egan (AUS), Flavio Padaratz (BRA), and Jake Paterson (AUS) 11.25
The Supersurf ASP World Masters Championships is webcast LIVE via http://supersurf.abril.com.br
For more information, log on to www.aspwor
..Masters Quarterfinals when he defeated his heroes
Luke Egan (AUS), Mark Occhilupo (AUS), and Tom Curren (USA)..d 3 Results:
Heat 6: Guilherme Herdy (BRA) 14.15,
Luke Egan (AUS) 12.30, Flavio Padaratz (BRA) 12.30, Jake Pa..rson (AUS) 8.23
Heat 6: Victor Ribas (BRA) 14.35,
Luke Egan (AUS) 12.90, Shea Lopez (USA) 9.10, Jojo Olivenca..po Jaquias (HAW) 9.40, Richard Lovett (AUS) 8.75,
Luke Egan (AUS) 8.15, Brad Gerlach (USA) 0.00
SuperSurf ASP
..oledo (BRA)
Heat 4: Tom Curren (USA), Fabio Gouveia (BRA), Nathan Webster (AUS), Fabio Silva (BRA)
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Victor Ribas (BRA), Richie Collins (USA), Richard Lovett (AUS)
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Jake Patterson (AUS), Flavio Padaratz (BRA), Guilherme Herde (BRA)
Upcoming SuperSurf ASP World Grand Masters Round 2 Heats:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Glen Winton (AUS), Ian Cairns (AUS), Ze
..S) 7.25, Richie Collins (USA) 4.65
REMAINING SUPERSURF ASP WORLD MASTERS ROUND 3 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Peterson Rosa (BRA), Nathan Webster (AUS), TBA
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD MASTERS ROUND 4 MATCH-UPS..at 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Jake Paterson (AUS), Kaipo Jaquias (HAW), Guilherme Herdy (BRA)
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Victor Ribas (BRA), Shea Lopez (USA), Jojo Olivenca (BRA)
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD GRAND MASTERS
..oledo (BRA)
Heat 4: Tom Curren (USA), Fabio Gouveia (BRA), Nathan Webster (AUS), Fabio Silva (BRA)
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Victor Ribas (BRA), Richie Collins (USA), Richard Lovett (AUS)
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Jake Patterson (AUS), Flavio Padaratz (BRA), Guilherme Herde (BRA)
Upcoming SuperSurf ASP World Grand Masters Round 2 Heats:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Glen Winton (AUS), Ian Cairns (AUS), Ze
..cha (BRA)
Heat 4: Tom Curren (USA), Victor Ribas (BRA), Flavio Padaratz (BRA), Jojo Olivenca (BRA)
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Brad Gerlach (USA), Nathan Webster (AUS), Ricardo Toledo (BRA)
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Rob Bain (AUS), Marty Thomas (HAW), Fabio Silva (BRA)
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD GRAND MASTERS ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Hans Hedemann (HAW), Buzzy Kerbox (HAW), Daniel Friedman
..om Curren (USA) 11.00, Flavio Padaratz (BRA) 10.60, Jojo Olivenca (BRA) 9.75
Heat 5: Nathan Webster (AUS) 12.90, Mark Occhilupo (AUS) 11.80, Ricardo Toledo (BRA) 8.85, Brad Gerlach (USA) 2.20
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AU) 14.25, Favio Silva (BRA) 11.65, Rob Bain (AUS) 8.05, Marty Thomas (HAW) 6.50
SuperSurf ASP World Grand Masters Round 1 Results:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF) 12.75, Hans Hedemann (AUS) 7.35, Buzzy
..aquias (HAW), Jojo Olivenca (BRA)
Heat 4: Tom Curren (USA), Jake Paterson (AUS), Shea Lopez (USA), Renan Rocha (BRA)
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Fabio Gouveia (BRA), Marty Thomas (USA), TBA
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Peterson Rosa (BRA), Nathan Webster (AUS), TBA
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD GRAND MASTERS ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Hans Hedemann (HAW), Buzzy Kerbox (HAW), Daniel Friedman (BRA)
H
..aquias (HAW), Jojo Olivenca (BRA)
Heat 4: Tom Curren (USA), Jake Paterson (AUS), Shea Lopez (USA), Renan Rocha (BRA)
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS), Fabio Gouveia (BRA), Marty Thomas (USA), TBA
Heat 6:
Luke Egan (AUS), Peterson Rosa (BRA), Nathan Webster (AUS), TBA
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD GRAND MASTERS ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Hans Hedemann (HAW), Buzzy Kerbox (HAW), Daniel Friedman (BRA)
H
..5, Tom Curren (USA) 9.65, Jake Patterson (AUS) 9.35
Heat 5: Mark Occhilupo (AUS) 13.65, Fabio Silva (BRA) 13.30, Fabio Gouveia (BRA) 12.55, Marty Thomas (HAW) 4.55
Heat 6: Nathan Webster (AUS) 13.60,
Luke Egan (AUS) 12.50, Peterson Rosa (BRA) 11.95, Ricardo Toledo (BRA) 10.60
SUPERSURF ASP WORLD GRAND MASTERS ROUND 1 MATCH-UPS:
Heat 1: Shaun Tomson (ZAF), Hans Hedemann (HAW), Buzzy Kerbox (HAW), Daniel Fri
