LAGUNA BEACH, CA -- The Association of Professional Towsurfers is proud to announce that Koby Abberton and Ryan Hipwood both from Australia, have officially become the 2008 APT World Tour Champion Team.

The APT had scheduled two world cup tow-in events for the 2008/2009 tour season. The first event took place in Pichilemu, Punta de Lobos, Chile where Koby and Ryan took a first place. The second event was slated to happen during the Mormaii Pe’ahi World Cup Championship on the North Shore of Maui at Jaws. This event never had a swell big enough that would warrant for such a prestigious venue. As is, Pe’ahi has not had a significant swell worthy of holding an event since 2005.

“We were really stoked and honored to be a part of the APT event in 2008. Chile was a great location and event. To win was great because we love big waves and surfing against our heroes who are all part of the APT. Bring on 2009!” – Koby Abberton

Ryan Hipwood is currently a top finalist for the Ride of The Year Award and Monster Tube Award being presented by Billabong XXL Awards on April 17, 2009.  Koby Abberton drove him with a PWC assist into the massive barrel and ride located at Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania, Australia.

Photo Credit : Max