NEWS JULY 2005 21/07/05 Okay,
so the new issue of Riptide is in newsagents across Australia
right now, it has been for a while. Issue 146, The All Aussie Issue,
features an exlcusive Oz photo spread, Alex Bunting profile,
and the 2005 board buyers guide. Get off your ass and get a copy
today, it won't disappoint. 15/07/05 After
an early exit from the SIC Harry
Dixon will
this weekend embark on yet another mammoth world wide trip. This
time around, destinations include Europe, the US, and Mexico. Also,
on his journey Hez will compete at the World Tour events in Portugal
[Sintra Pro] and New Jersey [Jenks Pro]. Check back
regularly for updates and images from his travels. Michael
Novy - New South Wales Image: Todd Barnes Frustrated
with his First Round defeat in the Challenge, Michael
Novy has been
hanging out on the New South Wales Central Coast and filming with
the Waldron Bros. for their highly anticipated follow up
film to Raised Heights and Vague Opportunities. Novy will return
to his home and study on Queensland's Sunshine Coast next week following
a hefty stint on the road. The
good people at Movement
Magazine have
updated and revamped their website. Check it by clicking your mouse
here. 13/07/05 The
First Round of The Human Shark Island Challenge was completed
yesterday in clean 4 to 6 foot conditions at the infamous Cronulla
Reef. Congratulations go to UNITE. team rider Nick
Ormerod
after taking out his First Round heat and moving through to
the Quarter Finals. Novy
and Hez
were unlucky not to go through to the Quarters, both placing third
in their First Round heats. Other
riders progressing through the First Round were Ben Player,
Doug Showell, Alex Bunting, Brae Pettiford,
Mitch Rawlins, Dave Ballard, Ryan Hardy, Andrew
Lester, Sean Vitue, Rissole, Hubb, Guilherme
Tamega, John Showell, Dave WInchester, and Josh
Kirkman. First
Round upsets included 2000 SIC Champion Mike Stewart, 2001
Champion Kingy and regular Challenge place getter Toby
Player. If
you wanna check out the full First Round results and exclusive images
click
this. The
challenge is currently on hold for more desirable conditions which
are forecast for early next week. More news as it comes to hand. 04/07/05 The
Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge is Australia's, if not the
world's, most prestigious bodyboarding event. The location is Australia's
most premier bodyboarding location, Shark Island, known for its
big barrels and heavy wipe outs. The Human Cronulla Shark Island
Challenge waiting period commences 6th July and continues through
to July 31st. Good times ahead. Go
here
if you wanna check out the official Human Shark Island Challenge
website. 02/07/05 Also,
in Best Aussie Rider, Hez ended up in 8th position no doubt
damaging a couple of egos along the way. Rawlins finished
up on top. Novy was runner up in the highly contested Best Rookie
class with good mate Thomas Robinson taking the top honors. Michael
Novy - New South Wales Image: Todd Barnes << BACK © 2006 UNITE.
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The Human Shark Island Challenge Trials were held in
Cronulla this past weekend. All three of our team riders competing
- Harry
Dixon, Nick
Ormerod and Michael
Novy - have qualified for the main event being contested
throughout the month of July. Three outta three ain't bad.
Harry
Dixon and
Michael Novy both faired well in the annual Rush Online
Magazine Readers Poll. Ryan Hardy topped the list of
big names in the Big Wig category - Best Pro Bodyboarder.
