- Title: U.S.A.: 7TH ANNUAL SMIRNOFF WORLD SURFING PRO-AM.
- Date: 17th November 1975
- Summary: HIGH SHOT SURFERS; GEN'L SURFING 0.20 SINGLE MAN SURFING & WINNING TITLE 0.15 GROUP SHOT WOMEN 0.18 WOMAN IN RED SHIRT; THEN IN WATER 0.07 PHOTO OF SHARK & McKENZIE 0.12 SURFER IN WATER & AUDIENCE 0.17 Giant waves off Oahu,s North Shore provide the largest rideable surf in the world and pro surfing's toughest test. The seventh running of the Smirnoff world Pro-Am here will feature 42 of the world's best men and women surfers including the national champions of seven countries. Reno Abellira of Honolulu shown here winning last year's Smirnoff, is the pre-contest favourite to successfully defend his title and win the $5,000 first prize. Abellira is the first Hawaiian ever to win surfing's richest contest. Seven women will compete against the men. Laura Ching of Hawaii, world's best female surfer, is making her third appearance in the prestigious event. The women will compete with the men for $10,000 in cash. A special $1,000 prize will go to the woman with the highest score. Laura's toughest female competition is expected from Kim Mckenzie, Australian national champion seen in a practice ride. Ms. McKenzie is a professional shark killer who patrols 60 miles of Australian coastline setting nets and catching up to 300 large sharks a year for the government. Hawaii's Jeff Hakman, second place finisher for the past three years and South Africa's Shaun Tomson, world's top money-winner, are rated the most likely to beat Abellira. Initials SUGGESTED LEAD: National pride and $11,200 in cash awards will be stake when surfing's top contest, the Smirnoff World Pro-Am, gets underway Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
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- Location: North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
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- Country: USA
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