We are the recently formed Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka. Our mission and purpose is to create, for the first time in our history, a national body that will oversee and govern the development of the sport of surfing in Sri Lanka for all men and women.
We face a unique situation in that we must unite several cultures, religions and languages into our quest to become a surfing nation. Not an easy task, but one that we feel is worthwhile in order to create a sustainable, active, responsible and competitive future for present and future generations of Sri Lankan surfers.Read more about us »
COOLANGATTA, Queensland/Australia (Thursday, 12 January, 2012) – For the last 2 year ASP Australasia have been involved in the running of one of the most exotic events on the ASP calendar – The SriLankan Airlines Pro. 2010 saw the event play host to the world’s best male surfers vying for valuable ASP 6-Star points at [...]
ASP Event in Sri Lanka 2011
Storm hits Surfing towns of Galle & Matara
Surfers are so numerous that together they have a great voice to make a change!
Surfing began in Mount Lavinia, it does not have the best waves but it has people passionate about the sport!
OCEAN BEACH, San Francisco/California (Friday, November 4, 2011) – The ASP has admitted that, due to a calculation error within its rankings’ system, the 2011 ASP World Title has yet to be officially decided and that Kelly Slater (USA), 39, was prematurely awarded his 11th ASP World Title on Wednesday. “Our rankings’ system is designed [...]
A common theme among the surfers of Sri Lankan Airlines’ ASP Pro 2011, when describing Arugam Bay, was seeing its similarities to other countries. Brazilian-born Andre Derizans said the waves reminded him of his own slice of the ocean back home in Hawaii. Winner of the Men’s Longboard Tour Duane Dusoto (a native Hawaiian) agreed. [...]
Paddle4relief joins hands to make it a ‘first’ in Sri Lanka Arugam Bay Beachwear along with Paddle4relief a UK based organisation, arranged instructor training for members of the Arugam Bay Surf Club. The training was conducted by the International Surfing Association (ISA). This training was ground breaking as for the first time in Sri Lanka [...]
The Surfers of Sri Lanka still have a long way to go. However with determination and courage we will strive to reach to the top. Nilma Dole of the Sunday Observer writes,
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