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Surfer Andy Irons Passes Tragically

Last night we were all shocked by the news that iconic surfer Andy Irons passed away of what is being presumed to be dengue fever. It has been reported that Andy fell ill during the Rip Curl Pro Search Event in Portugal and he left Puerto Rico after withdrawing from the competition due to illness. …

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Corona Extra Pro Surf Contest – RESULTS

Posted By: RinconGirl on Mar 02, 2009 in rincon puerto rico, Surf

The weekend of madness has drawn to a close and here are the results for the 2009 Corona Pro Surf Contest: WINNERS:Men’s – Brian TothWomen’s – Karina Petroni A few pics from the weekend:Photos Courtesy of APSPR.com Rincon, PR Rincon Puerto Rico

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Corona Extra Pro Surf Contest – Rincon Puerto Rico UPDATE

Posted By: RinconGirl on Feb 28, 2009 in Surf

2008 Contest Pic – Courtesy Chad Oakley Corona Extra Pro APSPR Corona Extra Pro Surf CircuitRincon, Puerto Rico28 February – 1 March 2009 Swell predicted for Corona Extra Domes contest Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 February, 2009 : – – The APSPR (Asociacion Professional De Surfing De Puerto Rico) is expecting a 5 to 6 …

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1968 World Surfing Championships at Rincon Commemorated By The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum

Posted By: RinconGirl on Feb 15, 2009 in rincon puerto rico, Surf

October 21, 2008 PRESS RELEASECourtesy of Surfline.com The opening of the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum¹s newestexhibit is November 1st, 2008 at 3pm. Join many of the subjects of thisphotographic exhibit by Barry Church as they reminisce about theirexperiences and relive a time in history with us all. The 1968 World SurfingChampionships in Rincon, Puerto …

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Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit Event #1

Posted By: RinconGirl on Feb 12, 2009 in Surf

Look out Rincon – the Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit returns. Now, we heard some rumors that the last time they had this event in Rincon it was a huge success…. but… not without some major issues for the neighborhood. Over 4,000 people flooded the tiny Puntas neighborhood (where we live now) to party after …

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