SUNSET BEACH, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 6, 2006 - Competition has run halfway through the final day of the 2006 Xcel Pro Presented by No Fear, as the predicted WNW swell continues to produce 6 to 8 foot faces at Sunset Beach.
This year's champion will be decided later this afternoon, as the final heat is expected to paddle out at 3:30 PM HST. Results and live updates can be found at the official contest Web site, http://xcelpro.xcelwetsuits.com.
Early competitors took advantage of good conditions on the outside Sunset break, helped by a light offshore breeze that picked up into the early afternoon.
Plenty more action is expected through the day, as 2005 Xcel Pro defending champ Ian Walsh and other top surfers Jamie O'Brien, Gavin and Shane Beschen, South Africa's Jordy Smith, and Australian Daniel Ross so far have secured their places in the quarterfinals. Finalists will surf for valuable Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) points, and a share of the $75,000 purse - the largest offered in the 23-year history of the Xcel Pro.
SurfingLive.com will continue its live Webcast, available at http://xcelpro.xcelwetsuits.com, through the finals and championship ceremony following the last heat.
About Xcel
Founded in 1982, Xcel Wetsuits (Xcel) is a global independent wetsuit brand distributed throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. Headquartered on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai'i, Xcel's core wetsuit business focuses on the cutting edge of material and design development. Xcel's primary markets include surf, dive, wakeboard, paddle, and sun (UV protection).
In addition to its North Shore office, Xcel operates two retail stores on Oahu and a warehouse/repair facility in California. To learn more about Xcel, please visit www.xcelwetsuits.com.
About No Fear
Established in 1990, No Fear is a leading manufacturer of action sports lifestyle branded products. Distribution base includes 40 company owned retail stores and over 2000 wholesale accounts. For more information visit www.nofearsurf.com.
About FUEL TV
Fuel TV is a 24/7 action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle-motocross, and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 22 million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.
About TransWorld SURF
Since its inception in 1999, TransWorld SURF has become the embodiment of youth, progression and innovation. Through its print and online properties, TransWorld SURF is the fastest growing surf media company in the industry. As a leader in the documentation of today’s surfing, photography and opinion leading, TransWorld SURF is honored to be so intimately involved in forming the direction of the best sport on Earth and is ready and willing to continue the charge.
About Surfline
Surfline is the leading provider of surf report and forecast information to consumers, businesses and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Surfline delivers timely, accurate and comprehensive data on a daily basis via phone, fax, wireless web and the Internet.
About SurfingLive.com
The next level of live surf entertainment is here. SurfingLive.com is a live cam events network that believes in quality first. SurfingLive.com features high quality surf cams, live events and a complete on-demand video center.
For More Information
Please go to www.xcelwetsuits.com and click on the Xcel Pro logo. When the event waiting period commences, Surf News Network Hotline will be the official surfline for the contest (808-596-SURF).
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