Mark Fordham sent a message to the members of 
Shark Island Challenge – 2009.
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Subject: The 2009 NOMAD Shark Island Challenge > Invites chosen to
battle it out for $10,000 in cold hard cas
The 2009 NOMAD Shark Island Challenge
In Association with Emerald Surf City
Shark Island, Cronulla, NSW – 7th July – 27th July 2009
“The Beast Has Been Unleashed”
Nomad Bodyboards & Emerald Surf City presents the 2009 Shark Island Challenge.
Invites chosen to battle it out for $10,000 in cold hard cash
It is with great pleasure that we present the 16 invited riders who
will be challenging one of the worlds most feared waves. A wave who’s
mission is to bruise and crush ones outer shell. This wave makes no
apologies for beatings. It loves dishing it out pain; it loves the
taste of blood. It senses the fear in every rider, punishing those who
show it the most. It is the rider who inject shear adrenalin into the
very veins that pumps ones ability to block out the mental game that
Shark Island plays that will become the 2009 NOMAD Shark Island
Challenge champion.
The riders chosen for this years Nomad Shark Island Challenge best
represent the talent of today’s everyday bodyboarder, riders that
thrive for Bodyboarding, whether they are tour riders, free surfers,
blue collar works or just self confessed freaks. It is these people
that when brought together truly perceive what the sport is all about.
The chosen invitees have been categorised into five groups
Locals
Dave Ballard
Christian Riguccini
Ben Sawyer
Alex Leon
Aussies
Jason Finlay
Chris James
Jose Marquina
Kira Llewellyn
Ewan Donnachie
Alex Bunting
Adam Luehman
Nick Ormerod
Internationals
Mike Murphy (USA)
Jared Houston (South Africa)
Sponsor wildcards
Glen Sullivan (Emerald)
Glen Thurston (Nomad Bodyboards)
Trialist
17. TBC
18. TBC
19. TBC
20. TBC
This years Prize Purse is one of the most exciting to date > Cash /
exotic trips and mind blowing adrenalin. Nomad Bodyboards and Emerald
Surf City have led the way by injecting $10,000 AUD for the “winner
take all format. Secret Sumatra, The Surf Travel Company and Red Bull
have also jumped on board
First Prize – $10,000 winner takes all
Best Barrel – 2 weeks stay at The Secret Sumatra – Surf Camp
Best Move – 2 week boat trip courtesy of The Surf Travel Company
Best Wipe Out – $500 – if you want it, it’s all yours
Longest tube time – Buzzing over Sydney in the world renowned Red
Bull Stunt Plane
So in 2009 the Shark Island Challenge returns – ‘The Beast Has Been
Unleashed’ – the original concept where a champion of champion is
crowned. 16 invited riders to tackle one of Mother Nature’s most
feared waves. Four riders from the Brett Young Memorial Trials (to be
staged at Cronulla Point 4th -5th of July) will join them….
The Brett Young Memorial Trials > 4th – 5th of July
Presented By Emerald Surf City –
To be staged at Cronulla Point – trialists will compete for the honour
gaining entry into the 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge
The Nomad Shark Island Challenge > 7th – 27th of July
In Association with Emerald Surf City
Both events will be streamed live at
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.limited-edition.net.au
Join up to Limited Edition Twitter to have alerts for the event, and
updated coverage on the day
http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://twitter.com/ltd_edition
A 1 day event stage at Shark Island – 20 of the world’s most talented
riders taking on the Beast..
Entry to the 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge is only now possible
via the Brett Young Memorial Trials. Entries can be downloaded from
the Riptide Magazine or Limited Edition websites. Positions are still
available so get your entry in for your chance on getting your hands
at $10,000 dollar and joining the list of legendary past Shark Island
Challenge Champions.
SPONSORS FOR THE 2009 SHARK ISLAND CHALLENGE ARE
1. Nomad Bodyboards
2. Emerald Surf City
3. Riptide Bodyboard Magazine
4. Secret Sumatra
5. Surf Travel
6. Human
7. Limited Edition Fins
8. Red Bull Australia
9. Dunes Wetsuits
The Shark Island Challenge is also on Face Book – search for Shark
Island Challenge and become a fan – Be updated on the latest news and
events – Check it out.
Event info please email -
sharkislandchallenge@http://www.facebook.com/l/;iinet.net.au
Media Updates @ http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.riptidemag.com.au
Live event cam feed @ http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.limited-edition.net.au
Twitter alerts @ http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://twitter.com/ltd_edition
The 2009 NOMAD Shark Island Challenge 2009
