Taj wins Breaka Pro again

Taj Burrow has just won the Brekka Pro in small but fun looking waves at Burleigh. A couple of linked rides puncuated with a big spinning air give him to mid sevens and the lead for most of the contest.

Parko came second mainly due to a typical Parko wave full of big smooth moves and a little spin. Bede Durbridge started strong but couldn't get the bigger scores and would be a little annoyed that Parko snuck past him at the end. Jayke Sharpe couldn't get any decent waves.

This the second year in a row that Taj has started the Aussie leg with a win in this event. Last year he backed it up with first in the Quikie Pro. He has to be considered a threat for the world title again this year if the judging finally goes for him.

The Flores/Garcia incident has made the mainstream news, thanks to some pretty ugly looking video. It now seems that a local got into a blue with Sunny's 16 year old son and wore a pretty bad beating for his stupidity. Surfing should never be a violent sport but crowds can cause blood to boil, especially if people aren't respectful, don't know the rules and are greedy.

Remember -
* one surfer per wave (DON'T DROP IN EVER)
* the surfer furtherest inside has right of way ALWAYS
* don't snake
* WAIT YOUR TURN
* just because you can catch every way doesn't mean you should. Give a few waves away
* beginners shouldn't surf with those who know what they are doing

This rules apply in Bunbury as much as Burleigh. They apply to BODY BOARDERS, mal riders, SUPs, groms, Mums, soft tops and body surfers as much as shortboarders. Play nice and go home happy.

Taj through to semis

Taj is through to a tough semi tomorrow although both semis are tough. TB is up against world tour surfers Tiago Pires and Jay "Bottle" Thompson and video star Jayke Sharp.

The second semi has Parko, Bede Durbridge and super-grom Julian Wilson against Tom Woods.

The waves have been small and onshore but contestable and if they clean up the surfing will be red hot.

The event website shows that Jeremy Flores was disqualified for some sort of physical confrontation whilst free surfing in the event area. They go on to say that Sunny Garcia is also facing a disiplinary hearing so maybe they clashed. My money would be on Sunny to win !

Taj in Quarters

Taj is in the first quarter final in the Breeka Burleigh Pro. The event is on hold for a 12.45 Qld time call.

Watch the webcast here

Boo

Regional WA gets ripped off on their sports coverage again. The ASP is celebrating a deal with the 10 digital sports channel One to broadcast some of the 2011 World Tour, starting with the Quikie Pro later this month.

That means no TV coverage for us in the country and another sport we don't get to see. Ok it was only available to those with Foxtel but I do !!!!!!!!

The webcast will still be running so we'll have to make do with that.

Currently there are two star events, one at Burleigh and a prime in Brazil. I watched a little bit of the Burleigh event this morning. The waves were pretty crappy, small, fat and onshore and the name surfers don't start appearing for a few rounds yet. If there are wave the weekend will be good with surfers of the calibre of Taj, Occy, Fanning and Parko all in the mix.

WQS Breaka Burleigh Pro is live

The real pros are due next round but there is plenty of good surfers still surfing. Current heat includes Occy and Nicky Wood.

Watch the webcast at http://www.breakaburleighsurfpro.com.au/live.php