Billy Tennant is the Malibu FLOW Champion

posted on 4th November 2011

The 3rd Annual World FLOW Championships (FLOW - Flowriding League Of the World) were held at Wave House, Durban - South Africa on October 7-9. The event drew teams from Singapore, Chile, UAE, Europe and USA.

The Bodyboarding division was a close encounter but everyone knew that local boy - Billy Tennant was the one to watch out for, he was simply untouchable and in the form of his life. Billy was mixing up his run with Huge Barrel Rolls, Tweaked inverts and Air reverses to name a few. Dark Horse - Michael Ostler had charged hard throughout the event and was looking on top of his game coming into the finals. Mike came in a close second with Chris Childers (USA) in third. Jared Visick another local North Beach rider was stoked to make the finals of his first major bodyboarding event at Wave House and came in 4th.

Billy was super stoked with his win and we asked him how it felt to finally win the world title. This was his response, "I am stoked as can be! All the hard work from over the years and finally it has come true and to win at my home venue, in front of friends and family - it is just a dream come true! Thanks to my sponsors for all the support - Thiel Board Co, Rip Curl Wetsuits and clothing, Reef Footwear."

The team title looked in the bag for South Africa after the early exit of the Americans in the strapless semi's. However their overall consistency throughout the event was sublime and they are true champions and get to keep the coveted trophy for yet another year. Dubai, Singapore and Chile were all separated by one placing meaning that anyone moving one spot higher in any heat would have had them in third position.

What an awesome event and next years event looks even more promising!

Results:

Overall Mens World FLOW Champion: Clayton Barker (SA)
Overall Womens World FLOW Champion: Amy Luis (USA)
Overall Bodyboard World FLOW Champion: Billy Tennant (SA)

Strapless World Champ: Wesley Fischer (SA)
Best Trick Winner: Michael "RATT" Ostler (SA)

Team Standings:

1. Team USA
2. Team SA
3. Team Dubai
4. Team Singapore
5. Team Chile

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