Asp confirms 4-star surf open acapulco

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To the delight of all and for the second year in a row, the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has officially announced the 4-Star Surf Open Acapulco, presented by the State of Guerrero and Vans. The event will take place on July 2nd – 7th, 2013 on the Mexican beach break of Playa Revolcadero, which gained notoriety for hosting the same event there last year: “Come on down! Acapulco has great waves.”

The confirmation of the Surf Open Acapulco further establishes the presence of Latin American surfers in the ASP North America series. As is the case with Mexico, which represents the second of four events scheduled to take place in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America this season.

“We are pleased to announce the return of the Surf Open Acapulco”, said Matt Wilson, Vice President of Events and Regions. “The developments in Central and South American countries and in the Caribbean have been a major focus for ASP North America. In recent years, the return of the Surf Open Acapulco, in conjunction with the event in Los Cabos (Mexico), Puerto Rico, and the upgrading of El Salvador to 6-Stars, are all key measures of our development plan and, most importantly, provide greater opportunities for surfers from all over the region to compete in the ASP World Tour.”

The 4-Star category of the Surf Open Acapulco is an excellent opportunity for young talent to flourish and establish a global name by obtaining points to compete in prestigious ASP 6-Star events. Tanner Hendrickson, of Hawaii, will return to defend his title from last year’s Surf Open Acapulco. Hendrickson has taken the next step in his career after his victory in the inaugural ASP event in Acapulco last year and is quick to point out the importance of the Surf Open Acapulco for aspiring talents.

“Winning Acapulco last year was a dream come true,” said Hendrickson. “I can’t wait to get there and compete in the event. This is my first professional victory and it’s given me more confidence in my surfing. In regards to where it’s taken my career, I’m still pushing hard to get a good position on the tour. I hope to there soon, that is the real dream.”

For more information about the Surf Open Acapulco, visit

www.aspnorthamerica.org  or www.aspworldtour.com