Andy Irons

Official Statement: HONOLULU - (November 2, 2010) -- The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii's Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion. Irons, 32,withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with dengue fever, a viral disease. At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support,and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

It is with deep sadness that Billabong has learned of the news of Andy Irons’ passing. Andy was one of the greatest surfers of our time. More than that, he was a much loved son, a devoted husband and a soon-to-be father. The thoughts of all Billabong employees worldwide are with wife Lyndie and Andy’s family at this most devastating time.

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Back in the water - SUP

Hi there
finally last Tuesday, I went in the water again.
The forecast was south wind and south swell in Adriatic sea, so I left from Torbole Monday morning, pass by to my family, and arrived in Lido di Venezia to my cousin in the night.


Tuesday morning we woke up at 7am and drive straight to the beach.. some wind was blowing the coast, not too strong for windsurfing, not for kiting but too strong for surfing..


So we move to another beach and try to catch some waves.


After pass one hour in the water we just catch a couple of waves each..because the current was too strong and really messy waves.

A little bit sad we move to another beach but before we stops for a short break lunch!!



Around 1pm we arrived to Paciuka beach, located at NorthWest part of Lido di Venezia .. and..


WOW, nice huge and clean barrels, no wind, sunny and warm.. unbelievable..
we ran in the water.. and we stay until all every single muscles was dead.. around 4pm..

Arrived at home, washed the equipment and took a shower.. slept for two hrs..and around the 7pm with a speedy boat we arrive in Venice for a dinner.. what's a beautiful day!!!!



An special thanks to Shaka surf Shop for a Sup board, Seatexboards for Paddles and Al Cason for the support..

talk to you soon
much aloha
Andrea



Posted from my iPhone

Meeting Hot Sails Maui Day 2 - 3

Hi all,
yesterday morning was dedicated to the HotSails European dealers meeting... please do not disturb...

Below some pictures of yestday: GPS Slalom 2011

Bolt 2011:
Fire 2011:
AirFoil...Superfreak Light ed.
Talk to you soon..

Aloha,
Andrea