After Irene ran her course things were looking questionable for the Quiky Pro in New York. Long Island got pummeled and the city main concern was focusing all it's resources on the city and it's residents. Well the good news is;
THE QUIKSILVER PRO NEW YORK SURF CONTEST WILL RUN
August 30, 2011
An important update from Long Beach — Quiksilver is working closely with the City of Long Beach to preserve the heart of the ASP World Tour surf contest scheduled to start on Sunday, September 4 in light of the impact of Hurricane Irene and concerns for the Long Beach community, which suffered significant damage from the storm. The Quiksilver Pro is scheduled to start its 11-day "holding period" on Monday, September 5. The Quiksilver Pro Trials presented by Unsound Surf will run on Sunday, September 4.
The situation has been changing daily, and we recognize that City resources are focused on hurricane restoration and clean up as first priority. In that context, we have been informed by the City that the festival and music components of the event are no longer achievable.
The Quiksilver Pro NY is first and foremost about the surf contest and Long Beach has an incredible surfing tradition and spirit. We are committed to holding the ASP tour event at Long Beach so that together we can promote the sport by bringing together the best surfers in the world to this terrific community.
The waiting period starts on Monday and if Hurricane Katia does what it looks like it's about to then both the top 34 and every New Englander is going to be in for a real treat! Get stoked!!!
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