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Tavarua Island chief, Druku, performs a traditional Fijian welcome during the Quiksilver Pro opening ceremony.
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Quiksilver Pro (May 26-June 4) www.quiksilver.com
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) www.aspworldtour.com
2004 Foster's Men's World Championship Tour (WCT)
Competition Postponed Due To Small Surf
Saturday, May 29, 2004 (Tavarua and Namotu Islands, Fiji) The Quiksilver Pro was again postponed today due to small surf. Organizers of the Foster's men's World Championship Tournament (WCT) are expecting a new swell to arrive tomorrow, allowing round two to resume in good conditions.
Clean 2ft (0.6m) surf was on offer at 'Cloudbreak' this morning. Lack of wind making pristine conditions, with glass-like waves rolling over the shallow reef break.
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Tavarua Island Resort manager, John Roseman, welcomes the Quiksilver Pro and the ASP members to Tavarua.
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At 4pm (Fiji time) another slice of Island life will be broadcast live on www.quiksilver.com, with a traditional Kava ceremony taking place on Tavarua. Contestants in the Quiksilver Pro will join local Fijians for the symbolic welcoming gesture, which is believed to bless the tournament with great surf.
In other related surfing news, world #5 Joel Parkinson (Gold Coast, AUS) and his fiancée Monica welcomed the birth of their first child in the early hours this morning. 'Evie Kate Parkinson' entered the world weighing 8lbs, following 10-hours labor. All family members are doing great.
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Kelly Slater partakes in the traditional Kava ceremony as the Fijians welcome the Quiksilver Pro to Tavarua and Namotu Islands.
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"I had hands on her shoulders as she came out," said a proud father, from the hospital. "It's easily the most awesome thing I've ever seen or felt. Just amazing."
The extended ASP 'family' sends their congratulations and best wishes from Fiji.
Forecasts available at http://www.swellnet.com.au/events/quiksilverfijiforecast.htm
Quiksilver Pro Round Two (1st>Rnd3; 2nd=33rd receives US$3,400)
H1: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Isei Tokovou (FIJI)
H2: Taj Burrow (AUS) vs. Tom Carroll (AUS)
H3: Taylor Knox (USA) vs. Dane Reynolds (USA)
H4: Michael Lowe (AUS) vs. Shane Powell (AUS)
H5: C.J. Hobgood (USA) vs. Luke Munro (AUS)
H6: Mark Occhilupo (AUS) vs. Luke Hitchings (AUS)
H7: Luke Egan (AUS) vs. Greg Emslie (ZAF)
H8: Jake Paterson (AUS) vs. Eric Rebiere (FRA)
H9: Guilherme Herdy (BRA) vs. Raoni Monteiro (BRA)
H10: Dean Morrison (AUS) vs. Nathan Webster (AUS)
H11: Paulo Moura (BRA) vs. Darren O'Rafferty (AUS)
H12: Pat O'Connell (USA) vs. Troy Brooks (AUS)
H13: Damien Hobgood (USA) vs. Toby Martin (AUS)
H14: Lee Winkler (AUS) vs. Kalani Robb (HAW)
H15: Michael Campbell (AUS) vs. Neco Padaratz (BRA)
H16: Sunny Garcia (HAW) vs. Tom Whitaker (AUS)
Further Information: www.quiksilver.com
Jesse Faen - ASP International Media Manager
jesse@aspworldtour.com
Onsite Mobile: +61-(0)-407-189-289
ASP Int'l office (Aus): +61-(0)-7-5599-1550
Kirk Willcox - Quiksilver International Media Manager kirk.willcox@quiksilver.com.au
Local number in Fiji: (679) 990 4129
For event photos log on to: www.aspworldtour.com; www.quiksilver.com; or contact ASP Digital Photographer Pierre Tostee: Tostee@aspworldtour.com
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