WSL RELEASES 2016 SCHEDULE J-Bay will return, North Point added as backup venue for Margaret River

Published: November 20, 2015

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WSL RELEASES 2016 SCHEDULE WSL releases 2016 schedule: J-Bay will return, North Point added as backup venue for Margaret River.





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Related J-Bay will return in 2016. Photo: Alan Van Gysen

Despite Fanning's shark encounter this year.

Everyone on tour and fans all over the internet can rejoice that North Point will be added as a backup venue for the Margaret River event. Local Rohan Annesley demonstrates. Photo: Russell Ord



The WSL just sent out a press release announcing next year’s schedule –



Commissioner Kieran Perrow said, “Athlete safety is a top priority for the League. We have been in constant discussions with our athletes, event organizers and administrators regarding the future of this event. The WSL has made significant investments in the areas of surveillance and response for all current and future Tour spots, and we are currently working with a number of firms specializing in mitigation technology that focus on both athlete safety and the safety of the marine environment.”



Perrow continued: “The strides we’re making in the areas of surveillance and response are significant, but there presently exists no technology that has been proven to be 100% effective. Our athletes are aware of this, as they have always been.”



2016 World Surf League Samsung Galaxy Men’s Championship Tour

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast - March 10-21, 2016

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach - March 24-April 5, 2016

Drug Aware Margaret River Pro - April 8-19, 2016

Rio Pro - May 10-21, 2016

Fiji Pro - June 5-17, 2016

J-Bay Open - July 6-17, 2016

Billabong Pro Teahupo’o - August 19-30, 2016

Hurley Pro at Trestles - September 7-18, 2016

Quiksilver Pro France - October 4-15, 2016

Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal - October 18-29, 2016

Billabong Pipe Masters - December 8-20, 2016

– and it looks exactly like this year’s. At press time, three events remain without a title sponsor – Rio, Fiji and J-Bay – and North Point was added as a backup to the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, which makes a ton of sense, given this year’s amazing freesurf sessions there during the event.The other question mark was whether or not the tour would return to J-Bay, in light of Fanning’s shark encounter in the final this year. It will, much to the delight of power surf fans everywhere.