Beachley, from Australia, won a record-breaking sixth consecutive world pro title with a superb runners-up finish at the final event of the 2003 series in Maui.

The Cornish leg of the tour has yet to be confirmed but if it does go ahead will be a coup for surfing in the South West.

It's likely local wildcards will be awarded with Helston's Robyn Sunshine Davies and Newquay's Tracey Boxall among the contenders.

The resort has also secured the 5 star World Qualifying Series Nokia Pro for the second year running in August.

Brit Robyn Sunshine Davies could compete against the world's best pro's on home ground.

French professional Emmanuelle Joly-Thomas left it late to win the event last season.

After a slow start in the final, Joly-Thomas fought back to clinch victory by less than half a point from Australian Neridah Falconer.

The ladies event will run from August 3rd to 9th and be incorporated as part of the Rip Curl Newquay Boardmasters Festival which also boasts a 4 star WQS men's tournament.

Last year's winner was Australian Bede Durbridge who won the final with a superb backhand attack in 3ft waves at North Fistral.

Durbridge defeated French pair Eric Rebiere and Gregory Pastusiak as well as Adam Robertson to take the title by just 0.2 points.

Newquay's Mark Harris and Geordie Sam Lamiroy were the highest-placed Britons. The pair were both defeated in the fourth round of the competition. British number one Russell Winter, a past holder of the title, is likely to be eager to regain the accolade at his home beach in 2004.

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