Beitrag von: Jens am März 30, 2012, 02:54:03
Thomas Woods (AUS), a Quarterfinalist at last year's Rangiroa Pro Junior will be looking to improve on that result in 2012 to solidify his ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series ranking. Pic ASP/Kirstin.
Dane Jordan ASP Australasia General Manager is excited about the up and coming event and that the young surfers in attendance will improve their surfing vastly by surfing at this world-class destination.
“The waves at Rangiroa are amazing,” Jordan said. “We are excited to be able to offer our young surfers the chance to go and compete at a tropical reef break. Competing at this event will give the surfers experience surfing a wave different to what they’re used to and they can use this experience to further their surfing careers. We appreciate the support of the people of Rangiroa and all the sponsors who make this event possible.”
Réguron Clide is proud to have the region’s best surfing coming to his hometown to experience the waves and the culture and is looking forward to showing the world what Rangiroa has to offer.
“I really need to thank Christophe Holozet, Hiro Pouira, the mayor of Rangiroa Taina,” Réguron Clide said. “We are proud to have this event and show the world the beautiful waves Rangiroa and Tahiti have to offer. We love surfing and the surf spirit and how it interacts with Polynesian legacy. Surfing is a way to escape the burden of city life. Everything can happen when the board is there ready for a ride and we also need to thank the vice-president of the government and OPT who have enabled us to stage this world class event for the third year in a row. We look forward to welcomi
Source: Future Australasian Surf Stars Heading for Rangiroa, French Polynesia (http://www.aspworldtour.com/2012/03/30/future-australasian-surf-stars-heading-for-rangiroa-french-polynesia/)