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Bundoran to host ASP Europe speciality event this summer
McNamara and Fletcher Dominate Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
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Top surfers get on board to support the National Trust
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  Wednesday 16th May, 2012
John John wins Billabong Rio Pro
John John Florence (HAW), 19, has won his maiden ASP ASP World Championship Tour event, taking out the Billabong Rio Pro over Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, in barreling three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Barra da Tijuca.
International Events & Comps 92
16/05/2012 19:18
by Admin
  Thursday 10th May, 2012
Bundoran to host ASP Europe speciality event this summer
Barefoot Wines in association with Billabong will host ASP Europe’s first speciality event in 2012: an expression session with a 3,000€ prize-purse in Bundoran, Ireland during the Sea Sessions festival from June 29 to July 1. The invitational event will host some of the UK and Europe’s best free surfers as well as well-known ASP competitors.
International Events & Comps 188
10/05/2012 13:50
by Admin
  Tuesday 8th May, 2012
McNamara and Fletcher Dominate Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
A new world surfing record has been recognized at the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards fueled by Monster Energy, with Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara (Haleiwa, Hawaii) winning the Biggest Wave Award for a wave measured by experts as 78 feet.
Big Wave 196
08/05/2012 08:27
by Admin
  Friday 4th May, 2012
Oli Adams joins C-Skins team
C-SKINS Wetsuits is stoked to welcome European Charger Oli Adams as an official team rider for the brand.
Industry 259
04/05/2012 08:21
by Admin
  Tuesday 1st May, 2012
Top surfers get on board to support the National Trust
Nine of the country’s top surfers recently gathered at Sandymouth, a National Trust beach in North Cornwall, to mark the launch of a new phase of a unique surfing project.
Environmental 327
01/05/2012 13:42
by Admin
  Wednesday 25th April, 2012
Protest Cornish Schools Surf Champions supports Newquay charity
Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay will be the setting of one of the country’s largest surfing competitions as Cornish school pupils abandon the classroom and take to the waves in their bid to become Protest Cornish Schools Surf Champions.
UK Events & Comps 308
25/04/2012 19:26
by Admin
  Monday 23rd April, 2012
BLU National Championships 2012 First Round results and report
The first round of the 2012 British Longboard Union (BLU) National Championships was held at Woolacombe Beach in North Devon this weekend. The event was sponsored by Cook Island pub at Illfracombe and Old Guy’s Rule clothing with support from the National Trust, BLU’s Environmental Partner.
UK Events & Comps 278
23/04/2012 19:13
by Admin
  Saturday 21st April, 2012
Museum of British Surfing launch party video
The Museum of British Surfing launch party on April 5, 2012 saw legends of British surfing rubbing shoulders with current champions, grant funders and supporters from across the UK. Here's a fantastic video which documented the evening...
Industry 302
21/04/2012 15:21
by a1david
  Friday 20th April, 2012
Watergate Bay hosts 40th Anniversary of English Surfing Championships
The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay will again play host to one of Europe’s longest-running surfing competitions in May. The best surfers from across the country will flock to the famous stretch of Cornish sand to compete for the title of English champion over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend of 5-7 May 2012.
UK Events & Comps 308
20/04/2012 19:31
by a1david
  Monday 16th April, 2012
This Is The Modern World Cornish surf video
Another cool video out of the Atlantic CoastSurf team stables. This one's a "video featuring the Kernow crew as they get on it for a Krazy month of March". And if you surfed Cornwall during this time then you might well be featured!
Media 493
16/04/2012 19:50
by a1david
Nalu Beads launch charity bead to support Surf Life Saving GB
Surf Life Saving GB and Nalu Beads are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Surf Life Saving bead’, to raise money for Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB) charity. £2 from the sale of every bead will be donated to SLSGB, to help share vital lifesaving skills and beach education to the community, to make people safer by the sea.
Industry 246
16/04/2012 13:46
by Admin
SAS Celebrates Porthleven as the World’s First Think Before You Flush Town!
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), are proud to announce Porthleven as the world’s first Think Before You Flush (TBYF) town. The Porthleven community are taking positive action to protect their beautiful beaches. SAS has successfully mobilised the Porthleven community behind the TBYF campaign and now Porthleven are best placed to protect their own beautiful beaches from unwanted sewage discharges as a result of clogged sewers. SAS’s TBYF campaign is sponsorship from the Environment Agency.
Surfers Against Sewage 134
16/04/2012 13:39
by Admin
  Tuesday 10th April, 2012
Northcore release 'Fathoms Left to Fall' Irish big wave movie
A twitter message from Gabe Davies today prompted me to post this movie up. I completely forgot to do so last week, but it's worth the wait! The movie is from Northcore and is called "Fathoms Left to Fall". It stars Gabe, plus a host of other big wave chargers on "THAT SWELL" at Mullaghmore last month...
Big Wave 308
10/04/2012 19:58
by Admin
SAS Announce 2012 Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is proud to announce the 5th annual Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, kicking off in Bournemouth Hengistbury Head on Saturday, April 14th. Building on the huge success of 2011’s incredible series of events, the SAS Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project will run throughout the spring and summer with environmentalist and adventurer Ben Fogle as ambassador. Ben will also be personally hosting several of these coastal events alongside Surfers Against Sewage.
Surfers Against Sewage 271
10/04/2012 19:29
by Admin
Surf community helps Cornish toddler's appeal reach £100,000.00
Nearly four years after Cornish toddler Joe Way died, his story continues to inspire people. The amount of money raised in his memory has now reached £100,450.00 and has helped 20 different charities.
Miscellaneous 250
10/04/2012 13:42
by Admin
  Friday 6th April, 2012
Surfers Against Sewage Launches Free Broad Bench Petition
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling on the surfing community to help increase sustainable, public access to the waves at Broad Bench, Kimmeridge, Dorset.
Surfers Against Sewage 266
06/04/2012 19:03
by Admin
Fanning claims Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 40, in offshore three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at Bells Beach.
International Events & Comps 227
06/04/2012 19:00
by Admin
  Thursday 5th April, 2012
Corinne Evans launches UK Girls Surf Tour 2012
Corinne Evans has officially announced the first leg of her UK Girls Surf tour for 2012. Building on the success of her previous Girls Surf Days in 2011 Corinne has collaborated with her sponsors Fox, Nalu Beads, C Skins and Halfryn to secure a series of dates along the coast for summer 2012....
Industry 327
05/04/2012 08:13
by Admin
  Wednesday 4th April, 2012
Scottish Surfing Championships 2012 report & results
The Scottish Surfing Championships were held on the 31st March 2012 at Castle Reef, Thurso in some challenging 3-5 ft surfing conditions. Here's the full report from the SSF's Mark Boyd, including the results and a video of the comp...
UK Events & Comps 335
04/04/2012 08:33
by Admin
  Monday 2nd April, 2012
British Junior Surf Team on a fundraising mission
Today saw members of the British Junior Surf Team getting stuck in to a wide range of activities to help raise funds for their forthcoming trip to Panama for the ISA Junior World Surfing Games. The event, which runs from 14-22 April, naturally has high costs for attendance. So with very little in the way of official funding it's great to see the groms getting out there themselves.
Industry 333
02/04/2012 20:39
by Admin
  Tuesday 27th March, 2012
Surf Action present to the National Gulf Veterans and Families Association
Surf Action the local military charity last week (19-21March) traveled the width of the country to meet and present to the National Gulf Veterans and Families Association (NGVFA) at Butlins in Skegness. Accompanied by Naval veteran Mike Warne, Directors Rich Emerson and Russ Pierre gave a 30-minute presentation to the members of the association and other welfare organisations about the great work they do here in Cornwall.
Miscellaneous 368
27/03/2012 08:08
by Admin
  Wednesday 21st March, 2012
Surf App download helps GB Junior surf team with fundraising
With less than a month till they are due to land in Panama, the Great British Junior surf team are appealing for financial help to give the team the best possible chance of success in the upcoming world championships. To help raise funds all proceeds from the sale of the latest surfing app "Surf Reporter" sold over the next week will be donated to the team.
Industry 320
21/03/2012 19:30
by Admin
  Thursday 15th March, 2012
Red Alert! The Government's Red Tape Challenge threatens UK Oceans, Waves and Beaches
The Government’s Red Tape Challenge consultation is proposing a retreat from coastal
and marine protection which could abolish much of the legislation currently in place to
protect our already threatened and damaged coastline – our waves, oceans and beaches.
Surfers Against Sewage 431
15/03/2012 13:48
by Admin
  Wednesday 14th March, 2012
Tom Good "Grommethood" video
Here's the latest video from Tony Good's Atlantic Coast Surf team stables, this time featuring his son Tom. "Grommethood" features clips of Tom as a grom, including an appearance on CBBC!
Media 361
14/03/2012 08:23
by Admin
  Monday 12th March, 2012
North Devon film festival seeks submissions
A new film festival which takes place this summer in Croyde, North Devon is looking fro submissions from surf movie makers across the UK. The Amplitude Film Festival is a non-profit event and is keen to kick off by showcasing what British surf and adventure filmmakers have to offer.
Industry 510
12/03/2012 10:16
by Admin
  Thursday 8th March, 2012
Boardmasters 2012 Line Up Announced
This week saw the annoucement of the line up for Boardmasters 2012, which takes place in and around Newquay from 8th to 12th August. There's no Fatboy Slim this year, but still a few acts to make you bounce...
UK Events & Comps 511
08/03/2012 12:12
by Admin
  Monday 5th March, 2012
Burrow and Gilmore claim Quiksilver and Roxy Pro events
The final day of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover culminated this weekend with perennial ASP World Title threat Taj Burrow (AUS), 33, and four-time ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, taking the respective wins in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks.
International Events & Comps 358
05/03/2012 08:00
by Admin
  Friday 2nd March, 2012
SAS Challenges Plastics Packaging Industry on Marine Litter Crisis
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners took over 800 plastic bottles found on one UK beach to the Plastic Packaging Industry conference in Birmingham this week. SAS attended to highlight the deepening marine litter crisis to over 300 exhibitors and over 4,500 visitors including major brands such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo UK and GlaxoSmithKline.
Surfers Against Sewage 396
02/03/2012 09:29
by Admin
  Monday 27th February, 2012
Team GB announced for World Junior Surf Championships
Surfing GB is proud this week to announce the team it intends to send to the ISA World Junior Championships ISAWJC, to be held in Panama this April. The British junior squad of 24 hopefuls, which was announced in November following the British National championships, have been put through their paces at a series winter of training camps, all competing for one of the coveted twelve team places.
Industry 443
27/02/2012 11:27
by Admin
  Monday 20th February, 2012
20th Jesus Surf Classic preparations underway
Preparations are underway for the hosting of one of the longest running surf contests in the UK, the ever popular Jesus Surf Classic, which is coming to its traditional home of Croyde Bay, North Devon over the weekend 8th – 9th September 2012.
UK Events & Comps 424
20/02/2012 13:12
by Admin
Blurf TV Episode 2: Stir It Up
Having scraped ice off my car this morning and froze driving into work, my mood was only darkened by a Facebook message from Jack Clinton in Barbados, with another video of him and brother Lewis surfing in boardies! Here's the second episode from the Bajan adventures: Stir It Up...
Media 433
20/02/2012 08:26
by Admin
  Tuesday 14th February, 2012
Surfing Great Britain on quest to make UK a great surfing nation
The organisation "Surfing GB" has risen from the ashes and is now powered by a dedicated team of volunteers who have passion, commitment and the determination to sort out the whole 'NGB for Surfing' situation. The signs are encouraging, particularly due to those people involved. Here's more from the new team...
Industry 584
14/02/2012 12:37
by Admin
  Monday 6th February, 2012
The Gents Evening at Wittering Surf Shop
Our friends at Wittering Surf Shop on the south coast are holding "The Gents Evening" at the shop on Saturday 11 February. And girls before you start burning your bras outside in protest don't worry as you're invited too.
Industry 520
06/02/2012 13:42
by Admin
Maroc n Roll Video
The first of the Atlantic Coastsurf 2012 training camps took place last week on the point breaks of southern Morocco. This video highlights some fresh emerging talent within the current British Junior melting pot. Featuring Angus Scotney, Max Payne, Alex Piper & young 12 year old ripper Liam Murray Strout.
Miscellaneous 615
06/02/2012 08:24
by Admin
  Thursday 2nd February, 2012
Longboard surf championship 2012 to be held on National Trust beaches
British Longboard Union (BLU) is delighted to announce that the National Trust will be its Environmental Partner for the British Longboard Championships 2012. The 2012 British Longboard Championships will contain four events, two of which will be on the National Trust beaches of Woolacoombe and Crantock
UK Events & Comps 547
02/02/2012 12:25
by Admin
Top 5 family surfing destinations
As a surfer with two kids I know too well that feeling when a "family holiday" is suggested and you try to suggest destinations where you know there's a chance you might be able to get some surf-time in. Here's five places that Errant Surf Holidays suggest that could offer you waves and keep the rest of the family happy...
Miscellaneous 657
02/02/2012 11:33
by Admin
  Wednesday 1st February, 2012
Surfers’ Social Media Surf Report App launched for iPhone and iPad
A new iPhone App designed for surfers to keep them instantly updated on surfing conditions has been launched. The Sharkbait Surf Reporter App allows users to find out about surfing conditions by sharing real-time surf reports, check out where their friends are getting the best waves and upload photos and messages.
Industry 538
01/02/2012 13:43
by Admin
Finalists announced in Surfing Life's Oakley Big Wave Awards
Australia’s most prestigious huge-surf challenge is once again up for grabs, along with $35,000 in prizemoney, as the finalists have been announced in Surfing Life’s Oakley Big Wave Awards.
Big Wave 452
01/02/2012 08:11
by Admin
  Tuesday 31st January, 2012
The Clinton Brothers 1a) Congelation video
Whilst it's fun to watch a surf video of blue waves and people in boardies, but for those of us who haven't escaped for the winter then surfing in the UK is all about steel-grey waves and plenty of rubber. And here's a film full of that from the Clinton brothers; Jack and Lewis...
Media 629
31/01/2012 08:44
by Admin
  Tuesday 24th January, 2012
Atlantic CoastSurf Team head to Morocco training camp
The first of the 2012 ACS training camps is set up for the point breaks of Southern Morocco this week. On-board is a solid line up from the hotly talented under 16 British junior squad including; Angus Scotney, Max Payne and Liam Murry Strout.
Miscellaneous 375
24/01/2012 08:27
by Admin
  Monday 16th January, 2012
Wavegarden to open in Spring
With the proposed UK Wavegarden currently awaiting the go-ahead, news has reached us that the first proper Wavegarden will open in the Basque Country in just a few months. Here's more information on this, plus a video of Reubyn Ash, Mick Fanning and some stoked groms on the prototype...
Industry 1237
16/01/2012 11:48
by Admin
  Thursday 5th January, 2012
Al Mennie gets some new wheels
Bunk Campers, Ireland’s largest campervan rental company have supplied Big Al with some new wheels! Al has been kitted out with one of Bunk’s ‘Ranger’ models.
Big Wave 661
05/01/2012 12:19
by Admin
Skindog's donations to Joe Way appeal help bring total to £98,000
Local international surfer Ben “Skindog” Skinner has donated £2000 to the late Newquay toddlers “Joe Way Appeal”. Joe Way, who was born with a rare genetic condition, was labelled a 'miracle boy' after surviving meningitis, a potentially deadly skin reaction, and numerous superbugs as well as complete organ failure. He died three years ago, after a rapid deterioration in health.
Miscellaneous 488
05/01/2012 08:32
by Admin
  Wednesday 4th January, 2012
Surf Solutions Grom Training Camp video
Another great video from the Surf Solutions training camp in Portugal, this time featuring the under 12s. Surfers included: Gabriel Ley, Garin Clay, Cara Gaskell, Hal Gaskell, Seth Hughes, Stanley Norman, Ben Tucker and Finn Gamblin. Despite their size and age these groms go off!
Miscellaneous 541
04/01/2012 13:18
by Admin
  Wednesday 28th December, 2011
£5m Wavegarden development proposed for Bristol
A couple of weeks ago the announcement was made that Bristol has been chosen as a location for a proposed Wavegarden project, which would cost in the region of £5m. Opinion is divided on man-made waves, but supporters say that this is closer to the real thing than other options. What do you think?
Industry 1077
28/12/2011 11:38
by Admin
"Mr Surfline" Sean Collins dies at 59
Sad news reached us yesterday with word that Sean Collins, the legendary founder, president and chief forecaster of Surfline had died unexpectedly on Monday. Sean was seen as the instigator of first telephone then internet surf forecasting, and his influence within the industry has been fundamental over the years.
Industry 483
28/12/2011 09:20
by Admin
  Thursday 22nd December, 2011
Things to look forward to in UK surfing
2011 has been a great year for surfing worldwide, and the British scene hasn’t missed out on any of the fun. So what does the New Year hold for us all? It turns out that there’s plenty to look forward to onshore, as well as offshore. Steph Wood explains all...
Industry 765
22/12/2011 16:23
by Admin
Surf Solutions Portugal Junior Training Camp 2011 video
Last week Surf Solutions took seven of the UK's best 16 year-old and under surfers off to the Algarve in Portugal for some winter training. Here's the video of the week showing the boys doing their thing...
Media 465
22/12/2011 12:21
by Admin
S.U.K. Video: An epic year of surf in the UK
Here's the latest video from Tony Good of Atlantic Coastsurf, which is a mash-up review of the year in surfing through his camera lens. The video highlights of an epic 2011, filmed in the UK at all the premier spots & features many of Britain's top surfers including Russ, Oli & Spence.
Media 467
22/12/2011 08:09
by Admin
Jayce Robinson signs for Rider Flip Flops
Brazilian flip flop brand Rider are very proud to announce Jayce Robinson as their first ambassador for the brand in the UK. Hailing from St Ives in Cornwall, Jayce is not only one of the UK's top competitive surfers, but is also one of the best free surfers around.
Industry 354
22/12/2011 07:58
by Admin
  Wednesday 21st December, 2011
Brighton Surf Awards 2011 Results
Monday this week (19 December) so the first ever Brighton Surf Awards take place. They were held in a packed out pub in Hove, with a large number of local surfers gathering to celebrate the great (and bad) of Brighton surfing. The event was also a fundraiser for SAS, with a prize raffle held. Here's the results of who won what...
A1Surf 572
21/12/2011 08:46
by Admin
  Tuesday 13th December, 2011
Make improving your surfing your 2012 resolution
One resolution that you'll really want to actually stick to is to improve your surfing. Alternatively you may want to make it to do your NARS Beach Lifeguard Course and score that job.Errant Surf School have put together their training dates for 2012 and urging people to book soon before they are full.
Miscellaneous 774
13/12/2011 12:58
by Admin
  Monday 12th December, 2011
C-Skins stoked to be first European sponsor of WCT event winner
If you were glued to the finals of the Pipe Masters on Saturday night (instead of the finals of the X-Factor) then you may have spotted winner Kieren Perrow's board sporting the C-Skins logo. And as you can guess the British wetsuit firm are fairly pleased to have a WCT event winner on their team! Here's what they had to say...
Industry 756
12/12/2011 09:36
by Admin
Voting underway for inaugural Brighton Surf Awards
The voting is well underway for the inaugural Brighton Surf Awards. These awards will look to celebrate the great and not-so-great of the Brighton surf community. Organisers are encouraging local surfers to get involved in the voting then come along to watch the ceremony this month.
A1Surf 681
12/12/2011 09:13
by Admin
Kieran Perrow wins first career title at Billabong Pipe Masters
Kieren Perrow (AUS), 34, has won his inaugural ASP World Tour event, taking out the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons over fellow countrymen Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, in four-to-six foot waves. John John Florence (HAW), 19, also found his way to the podium as the overall winner of the 2011 Vans Triple Crown.
International Events & Comps 683
12/12/2011 08:30
by Admin
  Tuesday 6th December, 2011
Charity film night in Croyde gets UK big wave premiere
A special charity film night at Croyde’s famous Deckchair Cinema will feature North Devon surfer Andrew Cotton riding giant waves off the Portuguese coast in a UK premiere of a new documentary film.
UK Events & Comps 573
06/12/2011 08:06
by Admin
  Friday 2nd December, 2011
Al Mennie Red Shadows video
Al Mennie has had another busy year surf-wise, including a highly commendable 2nd place with tow-partner Andrew Cotton at the recent Nazare Tow-In Surfing competition. This video, which has been produced by Jamie Russell, shows loads of Al surfing this year. Yes it's got him riding some BIG waves, but also he's ripping on small waves on a shortboard and even a SUP.
Media 501
02/12/2011 14:40
by Admin
  Thursday 24th November, 2011
Relentless Energy Drink Super Series video
The first ever Relentless Energy Drink Super Series had its final round on the legendary Fistral beach in Cornwall. Local boy Russell Winter took first place, winning both the round and the overall competition. Here's the lowdown and the video highlights too.
UK Pro Surf Tour 524
24/11/2011 08:04
by Admin
  Monday 21st November, 2011
Kai Sallas wins Bear Pro and Taylor Jensen clinches Longboard World Title
The ASP World Longboard Tour (WLT) Bear Pro presented by Jeep has been won by Kai Sallas (Waikiki, HAW) 30, defeating Taylor Jensen (Coronado, CA) 27, in a high-scoring final 17.17 to 13.50 in clean, small 1-2ft waves at the back up site of Andora, 180kms NW of the main event site in Levanto. Jensen’s runner up finish was sufficient for the talented Californian to clinch his maiden ASP WLT World title.
International Events & Comps 455
21/11/2011 08:15
by Admin
  Friday 18th November, 2011
Mickey Smith's Do Lecture
Mickey Smith is an outstanding surf photographer and film maker. He's also someone with an amazing outlook on life that has lead him to pursue his dreams with a smile on his face. It was for these reasons he was no doubt picked to present at the recent "Do lectures". These talks are presented by a host of speakers who have been inspired to 'do something' with their lives.
Miscellaneous 1035
18/11/2011 09:45
by Admin
StRaNGe Beautiful LIFEEpisode 4: Je m'appelle Alan
Here's the latest episode in the StRaNGe Beautiful LIFE series of surf films from Tim Davies and Alan Stokes. This time they say "au revoir" to the UK and head to France, for "fromage, vin, beachies, hot sun, babes, barrels, nudes and shories". This is another great film - beautifully shot, edited and Stokesy's surfing is pure class...
Media 468
18/11/2011 08:53
by Admin
  Thursday 17th November, 2011
Nike 6.0 boardshort bar supports Newquay toddlers appeal
The Nike 6.0 boardshort bar which was opened in Newquay for the main part of the summer has supported a Cornish fundraising appeal which was set up in memory of 4 year old Joe Way from Newquay.
Miscellaneous 530
17/11/2011 13:49
by Admin
  Wednesday 16th November, 2011
Help protect Witterings surf beaches from "swim-only zones"
We've had this message from Mark who runs south coast surf site MellowWave.co.uk to let us know about a plan by the local council to introduce "swim-only zones" to the beaches of Bracklesham and East Wittering. If approved this could have a major effect on where people can surf. Here's Mark's appeal for people to complete an e-survey to give their views...
Miscellaneous 631
16/11/2011 09:01
by Admin
  Tuesday 15th November, 2011
iSurf Coach surf coaching portal launched
Errant, has launched “iSurf Coach” an online portal for surf coaching and information sharing. The
subscription based network gives members free, unlimited video surf coaching, theory coaching,
global surf travel insurance, massive discounts and the ability to log surf sessions for less than £2.50 a week!
Industry 433
15/11/2011 14:13
by Admin
UK Surf Awards: The Results
The 8th annual UK Surf Awards in association with UK Pro Surf Tour took place last Sunday (13th November), at Esplanade Hotel, in Newquay. These awards celebrated British surfing in 2011, the winners in the following categories are all here...
UK Pro Surf Tour 505
15/11/2011 13:13
by Admin
  Wednesday 9th November, 2011
Nalu Beads sponsors Queen of Queens Womens Surf comp
Recipes for a fairytale; damsel in distress, the baddy and a knight in shining armour. Except our tale is a little different. Just as Cinders is sat scrubbing the floor, unable to attend the ball, along comes her Fairy Godmother.
UK Pro Surf Tour 703
09/11/2011 11:38
by Admin
  Tuesday 8th November, 2011
Gabriel Medina wins Rip Curl Pro Search - Second tour title
Gabriel Medina (BRA), 17, has won the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, defeating Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, in firing three-to-five foot waves at Ocean Beach to secure his second elite ASP World Tour victory this season.
International Events & Comps 388
08/11/2011 09:17
by Admin
  Monday 7th November, 2011
Atlantic CoastSurf Team Video - France Sux
The Atlantic CoastSurf team tracked a swell in mid-October that they knew was going to make France pump. So a crew of them headed down there. On board was Toby Donachie, Tom Good, Angus Scotney and Bournemouth's James Taylor. Here's the video from coach Tony Good...
Media 619
07/11/2011 15:35
by Admin
UK Surf Awards Sunday 13 November
UK Pro Surf Association are pleased to announce the 8th annual Surf Awards 2011 in association with the UK Pro Surf Tour to be held at the Esplanade Hotel, South Fistral, Newquay on Sunday the 13th of November.
UK Pro Surf Tour 514
07/11/2011 15:01
by Admin
Kelly is Ke11y...finally!
Here's a social media summary of how Kelly Slater claimed his 11th World Title, after some mathematical errors from the ASP.
International Events & Comps 612
07/11/2011 14:40
by Admin
  Thursday 3rd November, 2011
Kelly Slater Claims Historic 11th ASP World Title at Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco
Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has claimed a historic 11th ASP World Title today, clinching the year-long pursuit with his advancement out of Round 3 at the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco.
UK Events & Comps 684
03/11/2011 08:27
by Admin
  Wednesday 2nd November, 2011
Surfers save Challaborough waves
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are today stoked to announce a resounding Protect Our Waves victory to safeguard the surfing waves of Challaborough, Devon. Today the Planning Inspectorate could have been deciding the future of the waves at Challaborough. However, SAS contested the proposal to dump rock armoury on Challaborough beach, mobilised the local surfing community and ensured their concerns over this inappropriate coastal defence scheme were heard just in time.
Surfers Against Sewage 615
02/11/2011 11:00
by Admin
  Tuesday 1st November, 2011
Jed Stone Life. Nature.You video
Newquay legend Jed Stone (and winner of our 'Most Influential Surfer' sponsored award last year) features in thsi new short video from the WWF. The film shows Jed surfing at Fistral and we learn all about his love and affinity with the ocean. It goes part way to show why at nearly 60, Jed is as stoked as a grom still...
Media 543
01/11/2011 08:03
by Admin
  Friday 28th October, 2011
British Surf Championships set to run Saturday
After the event sponsor pulled out and Surfing GB in 'flux' again, a band of concerned surfers have stepped in to organise the British Surf Championships. Lead by Matt Knight and aided by Rob Tibbles and Dave Reed (among others) the comp is ON for tomorrow (Saturday 29/10). Here's the latest from Matt who's on the beach at Fistral setting up!
UK Events & Comps 760
28/10/2011 18:21
by Admin
  Wednesday 26th October, 2011
Set sail for magical Maldives boat surf trip
Errant Surf Holidays has just launched its spring 2012 “open boat” trip to the Maldives. Noticing the difficulty in arranging a group of friends to book out a boat, Errant Surf pre-books a boat twice a year and opens it up to individuals.
Miscellaneous 740
26/10/2011 21:24
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Russell Winter wins UKPST North East Open
Russell Winter wins this year’s North East Open at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth. Newquay based former World Championship Tour surfer dominated the final with big powerful turns as he excelled in the Tynemouth surf conditions.
UK Pro Surf Tour 633
26/10/2011 21:19
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  Friday 21st October, 2011
Jesus Longboard Classic 2011 report and results
A beautiful sunny Polzeath greeted the surfers for the 5th Jesus Longboard Classic, held over the 15th and 16th October. Hosted by Tubestation, the Christian Surfers UK event saw over 70 competitors come from all over the country to compete in stunning conditions. A gentle offshore breeze and 3ft+ waves gave the long-boarders a perfect opportunity to show off their prowess in the waves.
UK Events & Comps 818
21/10/2011 12:20
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  Tuesday 18th October, 2011
Adriano de Souza wins Rip Curl Pro in pumping Supertubos
Around about 5pm tonight I think virtually the whole world stopped to watch Adriano de Souza take on Kelly Slater in some sun-soaked Portugese barrels at Supertubos in Peniche for the Rip Curl Pro. In fact loads of us have been glued to the webcast since Sunday as the comp enjoyed classic waves. Another epic final, with Adriano the victor this time!
International Events & Comps 530
18/10/2011 19:54
by Admin
'Eco Hero' Chris Hines MBE comes to The Poly
Chris Hines MBE, founder of Surfers Against Sewage – “Britain’s coolest environmental pressure group” (Independent) – and former sustainability director at the Eden Project, will be giving a special talk at The Poly in Falmouth on Wednesday 26th October.
UK Events & Comps 579
18/10/2011 16:25
by Admin
  Monday 17th October, 2011
London Surf Film Festival Review
The London Surf Film Festival took place at the weekend and from the excited reactions on Twitter it seems there were lots of stoked surf film fans who checked out the films. Here's a review of the event from Carol Devine, one of our ticket competition winners...
Media 898
17/10/2011 17:31
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  Thursday 13th October, 2011
Gabriel Medina Airshow gives him win at Quiksilver Pro France
Yesterday saw what many in surfing are calling "the future of the ASP contests" with Brazilian Gabriel Medina battling Julian Wilson in a final that saw more airtime than Michael Jordan in a Bulls game. Sadly due to the webcast crashing at the crucial time, many of us here in the UK missed Gabriel's last-minute 9-point ride to clinch the title. Here's the report and Finals video highlights...
International Events & Comps 576
13/10/2011 08:21
by Admin
Mick Fanning Rip Curl Mirage Go Pro video
We got sent this clip of Mick Fanning which has been shot to promote the new Rip curl boardies, but the cool thing is that they shot it using 48 Go Pro cameras at once! The cameras were basically stuck together on a long piece of wood then attached to the bask of a jet ski. The effect is amazing!
Media 653
13/10/2011 08:15
by Admin
  Monday 10th October, 2011
Spaces left on NARS Beach Lifeguard course
Errant Surf Holidays will be running a NARS Beach Lifeguard course in Newquay from the 17th October 2011 and there are still some spaces left if you want to get qualified ready for next year.
Miscellaneous 634
10/10/2011 20:48
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  Sunday 9th October, 2011
Surf and Music gig raises money for Cornish foundation
This weekend saw the ETL international longboard competition held for the second year running at Watergate Bay. The two star event on the tour was headlined by O’Neill and organized by local surfer Ben “Skindog” Skinner who has just returned from Ireland with the European title. And an evening music event saw over £1000 raised for a Cornish foundation set up in honour of a local surfer and muscian.
UK Events & Comps 776
09/10/2011 20:25
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  Friday 7th October, 2011
Surf with Stokesy Winner chosen by Stokesy
After weeks of photos being added and voted upon, our Surf with Stokesy competition came down to the six most voted for photos, which Stokesy then chose his winner from. and that winner is...
A1Surf 2514
07/10/2011 09:43
by Admin
  Monday 3rd October, 2011
Ben Skinner and Sarah Beardmore European Champions at Eurosurf
We're still waiting for overall team standings to come in from last week's Eurosurf 2011, but we know that Portugal won the title. Despite Portugese, French and Spanish surfers dominating some of the categories, surfers from England, Wales and the Channel Islands performed admirably, especially Ben Skinner and Sarah Beardmore who were crowned European Champions.
International Events & Comps 843
03/10/2011 08:56
by Admin
British National Surf Championships saved by people-power
The 2011 British National Surf Championships Website is now LIVE. Open and Open women surfers, together with juniors and grommets of both sexes, will compete for the British titles on 29th 30th October, at Fistral in Newquay.
UK Events & Comps 889
03/10/2011 07:58
by Admin
  Friday 30th September, 2011
Bodyboard HQ British Nationals set to decide 2011 Auto-Sleepers Tour
The culmination of the 2011 Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Tour is set for two weeks time in the biggest event in the UK bodyboard calendar at Porthtowan, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 656
30/09/2011 16:12
by Admin
London Surf Film Festival 2011 Trailer
Hosted at the Riverside Studios, London 13-15 October, London Surf / Film Festival a celebration of the cream of contemporary surf culture from waveriding's most exciting creatives. Across three nights we are showcasing international surfing's hottest releases like Kai Neville's Lost Atlas and Mikey DeTemple's Sight | Sound; award winning documentaries from Splinters to Still Point and independent features like Finnsurf, including a huge European Premiere and 8 UK Premieres.
Media 797
30/09/2011 14:54
by Admin
  Wednesday 28th September, 2011
Newquay's inkydeep surf clothing brand launches artist designed range
Emerging surwear company inkydeep launches it’s second collection of 100% organic t-shirts in collaboration with three talented artists commissioned to interpret the inkydeep brand.
Miscellaneous 963
28/09/2011 20:15
by Admin
How to remove a wetsuit Monika Gaba video
Here's a very instructional video (honest!) featuring Monika Gaba, that show us surfers how to remove a wetsuit. Monika is an American actress and recording artist (apparently), so it must have been her acting talents that made Esquire decide to use her for this very serious subject...
Miscellaneous 1050
28/09/2011 08:15
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  Monday 26th September, 2011
Bude Surf Jumble
This is a great event worth checking, especially if you have a garage full of unwanted surf stuff. The Bude Surf Jumble takes place on Saturday 15 October and promises to be a really fun event. Here's the low-down on what's in store...
UK Events & Comps 864
26/09/2011 13:43
by Admin
  Friday 23rd September, 2011
Relentless Super Series announced for UK's top pros
Relentless Energy Drink is proud to announce the launch of their FIRST EVER Relentless Energy Drink Super Series, an elite surf tour created in conjunction with UKPST (UK Pro-Surf Tour). A bespoke tour for 28 of the best surfers in the UK (including Relentless Energy Rider Jayce Robinson), the Relentless Energy Drink Super Series will be unique among surf tours.
UK Pro Surf Tour 753
23/09/2011 13:10
by Admin
European Longboard Tour returns to Watergate Bay
Ben Skinner could take a step closer to winning a hat-trick of European titles as an international longboard competition comes to Watergate Bay next month. The Extreme Academy will host the second leg of the European Tour of Longboard (ETL) on the 8th and 9th October in an event which attracts the cream of the continent’s longboard surfers.
UK Events & Comps 661
23/09/2011 13:05
by Admin
  Thursday 22nd September, 2011
Jesus Longboard Classic back for 5th year
With 3 weeks to go before the 5th Jesus Longboard Classic in Polzeath, North Cornwall, expectations are high after the success of previous years. With the event growing year on year, it is hoped that this year will again exceed expectations.
UK Events & Comps 688
22/09/2011 09:02
by Admin
Third Slater v Wright final in a row sees Kelly win Hurley Pro at Trestles
Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has won his fifth Hurley Pro at Trestles title, defeating Owen Wright (AUS), 21, in a hard-fought-Final with the iconic Floridian overtaking the young Australian in a last-minute exchange with a final score of 17.50 to 16.74.
International Events & Comps 420
22/09/2011 08:37
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  Wednesday 21st September, 2011
Last chance to win a Surf With Stokesy
You have until 12 noon on Friday to upload a photo of yourself surfing and be in with the chance to win a unique prize! The winning photo chosen by Stokesy will win you the chance to go surfing with the man himself and pick his brains on how to improve your surfing.
A1Surf 394
21/09/2011 17:09
by Admin
  Tuesday 20th September, 2011
Help support fight to save Isle of Wight wave under threat
A classic right hander called Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight’s (IoW) is under threat from a proposed harbour development. Freshwater is a great wave and SAS are calling on all surfers and waveriders for an urgent show of support at a public meeting at 7pm on Sunday the 25th of September at the Sandpiper Hotel (IoW).
Surfers Against Sewage 585
20/09/2011 15:06
by Admin
Surf Solutions introduces 'Advanced Training' for adult surfers
Surf Solutions are looking to run an 'Adults Coaching Week' in Cornwall next month, with the aim of providing tailored coaching for surfers looking to really push their skills to the next level. The training, which is scheduled for Monday to Friday 10th-14th October, will consist of two coaching sessions per day, plus daily video analysis and a detailed feedback and progress report at the end of the week.
Miscellaneous 621
20/09/2011 09:03
by Admin
  Monday 19th September, 2011
Etnies XPY Pro Junior 2011 report and results
Last weekend, Tolcarne beach came alive with the best Junior surfers from across the UK, showcasing high performance surfing & showing how fast junior surfing is progressing in Britain.
UK Events & Comps 704
19/09/2011 20:39
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  Sunday 18th September, 2011
Joe Way Paddle makes a splash
The fourth Newquay Joe Way Paddle for life was hailed another success after a great turn out.The original Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for charity in 2008. Joe is the inspirational little boy who touched people's lives around the country and beyond. His story of hope and fighting against all the odds with a cheeky smile has made what could have been the worse of times the best of times.
UK Events & Comps 659
18/09/2011 20:43
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  Friday 16th September, 2011
London Surf Film Festival tickets on sale
The London Surf / Film Festival is stoked to announce that tickets are now on sale for the first annual event. Hosted at the iconic Riverside Studios, 13-15 October 2011, The London Surf / Film Festival brings to the capital three nights of international surfing’s hottest releases, independent features and award-winning films from waveriding’s most exciting creatives in a celebration of the cream of contemporary surf culture.
UK Events & Comps 707
16/09/2011 17:20
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  Thursday 15th September, 2011
Etnies XPY Pro Junior will go off this weekend
Everything is in place for this year Etnies XPY Pro Junior! The conditions have been assessed, with the official call to run on Sunday the 18th September. The swell is set to be in the 4ft+ range, a great platform for the UK's junior elite to perform!
UK Events & Comps 757
15/09/2011 12:34
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  Tuesday 13th September, 2011
Jesus Surf Classic 2011 Results and Report
The 19th running of the ‘Jesus Surf Classic’ was held over the weekend of 10th and 11th September in some testing conditions, but the whole weekend was completed in a great atmosphere with some quality surf at Putsborough on the Sunday.
UK Events & Comps 932
13/09/2011 19:37
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  Monday 12th September, 2011
4th Joe Way Paddle this Thursday
The fourth Joe Way Paddle for life is riding a wave towards the Newquay event on Thursday 15th September at Newquay harbour from 4pm. The original Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for charity in 2008.
UK Events & Comps 815
12/09/2011 08:15
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  Friday 9th September, 2011
Owen Wright wins Quiksilver Pro New York - Final video
Owen Wright (AUS), 21, has claimed his maiden ASP Dream Tour victory, taking out the inaugural Quiksilver Pro New York over Kelly Slater (USA), 39, to earn the historic US $300,000 first-place prize purse in offshore three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf at Long Beach, New York.
International Events & Comps 824
09/09/2011 19:27
by Admin
British Juniors 2011 Cancelled
We've just had an email from Billabong UK to say that unfortunately they have had to pull out of the forthcoming British Juniors and it is therefore cancelled. It had already been rescheduled from June due to poor conditions to the weekend of the 8th and 9th October...
UK Events & Comps 809
09/09/2011 16:23
by Admin
Win a Surf with Stokesy and Animal goodies
Today we've launched a fantastic money-can't-buy competition - you can win a chance to go surfing with Alan 'Stokesy' Stokes, plus get an Animal wetsuit, Animal watch and Kodal Playsport video camera! Upload a photo of your surfing to enter...
A1Surf 660
09/09/2011 09:41
by Admin
  Wednesday 7th September, 2011
Loads of waves forecasted for 19th Jesus Surf Classic
With around three days to go, entries are nearly closed for the Jesus Surf Classic which comes to its North Devon home once again, over the weekend of 10th – 11th September with increased prize money, the new Groms ( U12 ) division continuing , and the mobile Skatepark and contest. This hugely successful surf contest has been running for 19 years and this year’s competition looks like being another great event.
UK Events & Comps 762
07/09/2011 17:03
by Admin
  Tuesday 6th September, 2011
Quiksilver King of the Groms European final video
The European final of the Quiksilver King of the Groms contest series took place recently at Fistral and Tony Good of Atlantic Coastsurf was on hand to document it all on film and produce this great little video!
UK Events & Comps 744
06/09/2011 15:08
by Admin
  Monday 5th September, 2011
Top Brit juniors and groms head to Etnies XPY Pro Junior
On the weekend of the 17th and 18th September, Fistral Beach will host the 8th consecutive XPY contest. The event over it's long successful history has been a major stepping stone in British competitive surfing. The only solitary Junior stop on the UK Pro Surf Tour, top junior surfers congregate at north Fistral beach for crucial tour points, cash prizes, good times and with the addition of Etnies Shoes taking title event sponsor, lots a goody hand-outs on the day!
UK Events & Comps 752
05/09/2011 10:00
by Admin
Vote for Cornwall's Surf Action charity
Cornwall-based project Surf Action is urging people to vote for them to win the title of the UK’s Best Health Project in the final round of voting for The National Lottery Awards 2011, which opened last Friday 2 September.
Miscellaneous 714
05/09/2011 09:46
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  Thursday 1st September, 2011
Hollywood Don't Surf movie in the making
There’s a new movie in post-production called “Hollywood Don’t Surf” that caught my attention this week. Details are a little sketchy but it been described as “a one-hour twenty-five minute feature documentary billed as “a comedic romp examining fifty years of Hollywood surfing films.” Sounds good to me!
Media 828
01/09/2011 16:36
by Admin
StRaNGe Beautiful LIFE Episode 3: Summer Lovin
Hurrah episode three of the Alan Stokes/Time Davies collaboration 'StRaNGe Beautiful LIFE' has just been born onto the Internet. Called "Summer Lovin" it's a tale of
Media 705
01/09/2011 16:14
by Admin
Bethany Hamilton to attend UK premiere of Soul Surfer
The inaugural British Surf Film Festival, which is being held in Newquay, Cornwall on the 22nd and 23rd September, can officially announce that it will be hosting the UK red carpet premiere of Soul Surfer, the major new biographical film from Disney about the life of Bethany Hamilton starring Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Anna Sophia Robb (as Bethany).
Media 828
01/09/2011 15:43
by Admin
World Belly Boarding Championships 2011 this weekend
This weekend sees the annual World Belly Boarding Championships take place at Chapel Porth. This fantastically eccentric contest shows the real roots of surfing, plus shows the light-hearted side of 'contests'. There's swell due too, so if you want to enter still the deadline is 11am tomorrow (Friday 2nd).
UK Events & Comps 866
01/09/2011 13:26
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  Wednesday 31st August, 2011
London Surf Film Festival premieres announced
The London Surf / Film Festival is stoked to announce the official selection of International features for the 2011 event. The features will be screened at the iconic Riverside Studios in Hammersmith 13-15 October 2011 as part of a three-day celebration of the cream of international surf culture.
Media 839
31/08/2011 17:22
by Admin
Russ Winter teams up with Errant Surf
The UK’s number one professional surfer has teamed up with Europe’s leading surf travel company Errant Surf to provide the ultimate surf tour this winter in Barbados.
Miscellaneous 535
31/08/2011 17:09
by Admin
  Tuesday 30th August, 2011
Kelly Slater wins Billabong Pro at classic Teahupo'o
Kelly Slater (USA), 39, reigning 10-time ASP World Champion, has claimed the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui over Owen Wright (AUS), 21, in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 – 2 metre) waves at Teahupo’o.
International Events & Comps 806
30/08/2011 08:06
by Admin
  Sunday 28th August, 2011
Teahupoo Tow Session Highlights Video
Last night (UK time) some of the scariest, heaviest waves were surfed at Teahupoo by some of the world's best surfers. A 15-25ft swell hit the Billabong Pro, so a "code red" was called and the comp was off. But jet skis, sleds and tow boards were grabbed and one of the most mental tow sessions went down...
Big Wave 1091
28/08/2011 11:00
by Admin
  Friday 26th August, 2011
Surfing community give Newquay's Joe Way Paddle a boost
The Joe Way Paddle has its Newquay event on the 15th of September and as the Mayor's chosen charity has received welcomed support from the surfing community. Joe is the inspirational little boy who touched people's lives around the country and beyond. His story of hope and fighting against all the odds has inspired people all over the world.
Miscellaneous 739
26/08/2011 10:36
by Admin
Gearoid McDaid's Cornwall training video
Last month 14 year old Gearoid McDaid from Ireland travelled to Cornwall to work with Surf Solutions for some summer training. This video shows how well this kid surfs and helps show why he beat a Parko's nephew, Mitch Parkinson, in the World Juniors this year!
Media 795
26/08/2011 08:50
by Admin
  Monday 22nd August, 2011
StRaNGe Beautiful LIFE Episode 2: Land of the rubber tracksuit
I was away when episode 2 of StRaNGe Beautiful LIFE dropped, so have only had a chance to check it. Like the first episode in this series from Alan Stokes and Tim Davies it's another awesome one, and is worthy of a post here in case you too have missed it...
Media 817
22/08/2011 13:49
by Admin
19th running of the Jesus Surf Classic coming to North Devon again
With around three weeks to go, entries are flowing in for the Jesus Surf Classic which comes to its North Devon home once again, over the weekend of 10th – 11th September with increased prize money, the new Groms ( U12 ) division continuing , and the mobile Skatepark. This hugely successful surf contest has been running for 19 years and this year’s competition looks like being another great event.
UK Events & Comps 718
22/08/2011 09:03
by Admin
Nike 6.0 Cash For Tricks reaches International Final
After the european series of the Nike 6.0 Cash For Tricks qualifiers, plus other qualifiers across the globe, the attention now turns to Anglet in France from today for the grand final. British hopes rest with Reubyn Ash who qualified as one fo the European Wildcards. Fingers-crossed Reubs does what he does best - pulls off the craziest airs!
International Events & Comps 701
22/08/2011 08:57
by Admin
  Wednesday 17th August, 2011
Corinne's Blog: Relentless Boardmasters 2011
Corinne Evans a British professional surfer and local Newquay girl was sent by A1Surf to the Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters 2011, to get the low down on what it had to offer this year!
A1Surf 1114
17/08/2011 12:17
by Admin
English Surf Team needs your help
The English Surfing Federation (ESF) has finalised its selection of the English team to take part in the European Surfing Championships in Bundoran on the west coast of Ireland between September 23 and October 2 2011. Now they need the support of the surfing industry!
Industry 753
17/08/2011 11:58
by Admin
  Tuesday 16th August, 2011
C-Skins Girls Surfing Day in Croyde this month
Corinne Evans is running the C-Skins Girls Surfing Day which takes place in Croyde Bay, North Devon on August 21st. This action packed day is a great opportunity to improve your surfing and pick up new tips and techniques, from Corinne and the other girls taking part.
UK Events & Comps 790
16/08/2011 10:33
by Admin
Surf Solutions Mini-Bugs contest results
Sunday the 14th August saw the MINI-BUGS surf contest take place at Sennen Cove, Cornwall. The contest was a pre-teen event with 3 separate divisions - Beatles (12 and under), Ants (10 and under) and Fleas (8 and under).
UK Events & Comps 791
16/08/2011 08:51
by Admin
  Monday 15th August, 2011
Ben Skinner wins ASP European Longboard Title and World event qualification
Ben Skinner has won this year’s ASP European Men’s Longboard title and in the process qualified for the World Longboard event in Sri Lanka. And as a bonus for British surfing Adam Griffiths has also had his place at the event confirmed.
UK Events & Comps 843
15/08/2011 14:07
by Admin
British surfing legends out in force for book launch and photo exhibition
The champagne flowed and stories about surfing in the '60s, '70s and '80s were traded as more than 200 past champions and legends of British surfing gathered in Newquay on Wednesday 10 August to celebrate 30 years of World Tour surfing at Fistral Beach.
Media 700
15/08/2011 11:41
by Admin
Romain Cloitre wins Relentless Boardmasters 6 star event
Romain Cloitre has won the ASP 6-Star Relentless Boardmasters in assoc. with Vans defeating Mitch Coleborn (AUS) 24, in a lead swapping final 14.77 to 9.36, to claim his maiden ASP Star tour victory in windblown 3-4ft peaks in front of a huge crowd lining the Fistral beach shoreline.
UK Events & Comps 440
15/08/2011 09:24
by Admin
  Thursday 28th July, 2011
Surf France by bike
'Pedal and paddle power only' is a surf adventure, from Hossegor to Lacanau with bicycles, boards and tents. Fresh air, searching out less crowded waves, travelling the paths not the roads, and living our days by the tides, the swell, the wind and our puncture repair kits .. this is what the Big Friday Cycle Surfari is all about!
Miscellaneous 870
28/07/2011 12:46
by Admin
  Monday 25th July, 2011
Cross Channel charity paddle looks ON for tomorrow
After being beaten by the weather in 2010 four hardy surfers are raising funds for Surf Relief UK, the country’s leading surfing charity, by paddling surfboards across the English Channel. This is the first time a number of individuals have attempted a cross channel paddle for charity.
Miscellaneous 1052
25/07/2011 11:02
by Admin
Build up to the 2011 British Bodyboarding Nationals commences
The British Nationals, traditionally the culmination of the UK bodyboard contest calendar, are this year being sponsored by Bodyboard HQ, the UK's longest running and largest bodyboard shop, based in Portreath, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 874
25/07/2011 08:32
by Admin
Jordy Smith wins back-to-back at Jeffreys Bay
Jordy Smith (ZAF), 23, has taken out the 2011 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in a hard-fought Final over Mick Fanning (AUS), 30, in front of the raucous and hardy hometown crowd on the beach and hundreds of thousands watching online.
International Events & Comps 609
25/07/2011 08:10
by Admin
  Thursday 21st July, 2011
Surfing GB Chairman's Statement
Surfing GB, the national governing body for surfing in the UK has been under some criticism recently online. As a result of this and also off the back of the recent conference that was held, chairman Chris Thomson approached us about releasing this statement which outlines some explanations about recent 'rumours' and sets out clearly their immediate tasks. It's well worth a read, especially if you've heard things and want explanations...
Industry 1754
21/07/2011 17:18
by Admin
  Wednesday 20th July, 2011
TR7 Boys Summer Surfing video
Here's a video sent in by Tony Good of Atlantic Coastsurf that has some of the Newquay crew ripping on waves at Fistral. Despite the waves not being classic, there's a punts, airs and turns galore. And it's set to a quality tune from the Sex Pistols...
Media 860
20/07/2011 11:44
by Admin
Nike 6.0 Night Surf video
Nike have just put together a little round-up video from their Night Surf event that happened earlier this month. It's a good little mixture of surf action, beach stuff and also sound bites with some of the competitors. Look's like I missed a really fun event sadly...
UK Pro Surf Tour 640
20/07/2011 08:31
by Admin
  Monday 18th July, 2011
National Trust Announced as London Surf / Film Festival Environmental Partners
The London Surf / Film Festival is proud to announce the National Trust as Presenting Partners for the first annual London Surf / Film Festival Shorties contest. "Short films are a central pillar of modern surf culture; a creative outlet for sharing stories and inspiring stoke", says London Surf / Film Festival founding member, Demi Taylor. "Surfers, the environment and coastline are integral to our story."
UK Events & Comps 835
18/07/2011 11:05
by Admin
Rio Breaks Brighton Screening
The surf movie Rio Breaks hits the big screen tonight (Monday 18 July) in Brighton with a showing at the Duke of Yorks cinema, plus there's a chance for local surfers to have a Q&A with producer Vince Medeiros.
UK Events & Comps 714
18/07/2011 08:50
by Admin
  Sunday 17th July, 2011
Surfers for Cetaceans film screening in Newquay
Surfers for Cetaceans prepare for the next leg of their UK tour with a visit to the epi-centre of surfing; Newquay, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 560
17/07/2011 10:28
by Admin
Carissa Moore youngest ever ASP Women's World Champion
Carissa Moore clinched the 2011 ASP Women's World Champion title on Friday in Biarritz France. At 18 years old, Carissa is the youngest women's world champ ever and the first surfer to make every final in a season to win the world title.
International Events & Comps 595
17/07/2011 10:21
by Admin
  Thursday 14th July, 2011
Jesus Surf Classic 2011 dates announced
The Jesus Surf Classic comes to its North Devon home once again, over the weekend of 10th – 11th September with increased prize money, the new Groms ( U12 ) division continuing , and the mobile Skatepark. This hugely successful surf contest has been running for 19 years and this year’s competition looks like being another great event.
UK Events & Comps 893
14/07/2011 09:01
by Admin
Surf Sistas coaching week for girls
Surf Sistas are running a coaching week in Cornwall this month for all you surf girls. It's on from 23-29 July and have space left if you fancy getting some great surf coaching, plus loads of other activities.
UK Events & Comps 853
14/07/2011 08:52
by Admin
  Tuesday 12th July, 2011
Nike 6.0 Night Surf Review and Results
This weekend’s Nike 6.0 Night Surf saw UK Pro Surf Tour leader and local, Russell Winter picking up the top spot in the Open and adding a healthy £3k to his bank account. With a consistency and competition experience that is unrivaled in the UK, Winter did everything he needed to do to secure the leaders spot on the tour and retain his yellow rash vest.
UK Events & Comps 891
12/07/2011 09:09
by Admin
  Monday 11th July, 2011
Tom Lowe in the mix for Rip Curl Cup in Bali
The waiting period for the Rip Curl Cup in Padang Padang (Bali) has now started and our very own Tom Lowe is in the mix against some of the world's best tuberiders. Here's the lowdown and heat draw, which sees Tom up against tow Balinese and Brazil's Bruno Santos.
Big Wave 943
11/07/2011 13:33
by Admin
Surf Solutions Mini-Bugs contest
Surf Solutions, in association with the Sennen Surfing Centre are putting on the MINI-BUGS surf contest this August the 14th at Sennen Cove, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 829
11/07/2011 09:46
by Admin
  Friday 8th July, 2011
Nike 6.0 Boardshort Bar supports Cornish charity
Nike 6.0 Boardshort Bar is backing a Cornish fundraising appeal which was set up in memory of 4 year old Joe Way from Newquay.
Miscellaneous 944
08/07/2011 13:47
by Admin
  Wednesday 6th July, 2011
Surfing still not considered an Olympic sport
Yesterday the IOC announced which eight sports had been shortlisted for further consideration as to gaining the single place available in the 2020 Olympic Games as a new sport. However yest again surfing was not on that shortlist, although wakeboarding is!
Industry 989
06/07/2011 09:17
by Admin
  Monday 4th July, 2011
Nike 6.0 Night Surf video teaser
This weekend sees the annual 'Night Surf' take place at Fistral in Newquay, with new sponsors Nike 6.0 looking to bring a fresh new look to proceedings. Here's a little teaser video they have put together...
UK Events & Comps 1135
04/07/2011 17:32
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Ben Haworth secures BLU 2011 title at Watergate event
Round three of four of the British Longboard Championships was held at Watergate Bay this last weekend under blue skies and in a quality 3-4 ft swell brushed with light offshores. This made for an event that displayed high quality surfing from some of the best surfers in Europe.
UK Events & Comps 876
04/07/2011 15:11
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  Tuesday 28th June, 2011
Surf Camp offer for Midsummer Classic
This weekend sees the re-scheduled BLU event 3, the Mid Summer Classic, take place at Watergate Bay. If you're competing or just fancy a weekend break to come and watch the UK's best longboarders in action, here's a great camping offer from Hendra Holiday Park.
Miscellaneous 905
28/06/2011 09:08
by Admin
  Monday 27th June, 2011
Teachers on strike? Take the kids surfing!
This Thursday will see lots of children across the country rejoicing as they get an extra day off school as lots of teachers are going on strike. Groms that surf will be thinking one thing - hit the beach! But if you're a parent what can you do with your kids? Well GSD Surf School in Wales have got the answer - book your kids in for surf lessons!
Miscellaneous 774
27/06/2011 11:56
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Try out new boards at Board Jam on 24 July
*STOP PRESS: EVENT POSTPONED* Mark Roberts from Glass Tiger surfboards has got in touch to let us know about an event he is organising with other board shapers called "Board Jam". It takes place at Chapel Porth on Sunday 24 July and will give you the chance to try out some new boards (that are probably different to your normal ride!). Here's the low-downfrom Mark...
UK Events & Comps 1085
27/06/2011 11:40
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  Sunday 26th June, 2011
Stokesy wins Quiksilver Expression Session in Bundoran
Alan Stokes (Newquay, GBR) 30, won the Quiksilver Expression Session an ASP Europe sanctioned specialty event pulling off a massive air-reverse to claim the 3,500 Euro first prize in peaky 3-4ft (1m) waves at Tullan Strand beach Bundoran.
International Events & Comps 988
26/06/2011 10:58
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  Thursday 23rd June, 2011
Nick Thorn's epic 37 mile paddle on video
Last weekend North Devon's Nick Thorn took on a mammoth challenge - paddle a 16ft board from Hartland to Lundy Island and into Croyde. At 37 miles this is one big paddle! However the cause he was doing it for is a very worthy one, the Childrens Hospice South West.
Miscellaneous 950
23/06/2011 11:53
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  Wednesday 22nd June, 2011
Ben Howard 'The Wolves' new video
Ben Howard's everywhere at the moment. From rammed gigs in Newquay, to live radio sessions on Radio 1 and 6Music. He's also playing virtually every festival under the sun this summer, all of which is building to an eagerly-awaited album release later this year. He's even managed to find the time to make this new video for the track 'The Wolves'.
Media 1097
22/06/2011 15:53
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Ben Haworth joins Northcore Europe Team Riders
The British Longboarding scene is thriving and the man leading the way in terms or style, innovation and competition results is British Number One longboarder, Ben Haworth. So Northcore are pleased to announce the introduction of Ben to the brand as a Northcore Europe sponsored team rider.
Industry 779
22/06/2011 15:40
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Nike 6.0 Night Surf to light up the UK Pro Surf Tour
Britain’s finest surfers are getting ready for the first 6-star Men’s Open to be held on our shores as part of the UK Pro Surf Tour. Nike 6.0 is looking to blow all other domestic events out of the water with its 2-year sponsorship of the Night Surf, taking place on 8th and 9th July in Cornwall.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1140
22/06/2011 15:29
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Billabong British Juniors re-scheduled
Unfortunately the Billabong British Juniors competition had to be cancelled on the 11th & 12th June due to the conditions forecasted for that weekend. The competition was re-scheduled for the 17th & 18th September but due to unforeseen circumstances it is now being held on the weekend of the 8th & 9th of October 2011.
UK Events & Comps 837
22/06/2011 12:31
by Admin
Vintage Surfboard Meet this weekend
The largest ever gathering of historic surfboards to be seen in the UK, and the first ever Vintage Surfboard Meet to be held, will take place on the morning of Sunday 26th June at Lusty Glaze Car in Newquay.
UK Events & Comps 724
22/06/2011 10:39
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  Tuesday 21st June, 2011
Leopallooza Festival to rock Cornwall for sixth year
Now in its sixth successful year, Leopallooza Festival has affirmed its place as the number one independent event in the South West. Having stayed true to its mission values from the inception, this festival still prides itself on its ‘home-made’ attitude and ability to bring exciting and critically acclaimed international music to Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 834
21/06/2011 09:35
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Russell Winter coaching sessions this weekend
The second stop on the Carve surfing magazine coaching tour takes place at Fistral Beach in Newquay on June 25/26 with number one UK surfer Russell Winter.
Miscellaneous 669
21/06/2011 09:02
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  Monday 20th June, 2011
Mentawais surf training camp video
Where do some of the UK's top rippers head to when they want some consistent surf? The Mentawais. Not only is the surf good - from big pumping barrels to smaller peeling waves to practice those airs on - but also you can surf in boardies. Here's a video from Surf Solutions who recently ran an 'elite surf training camp' in the islands.
Media 880
20/06/2011 13:12
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FlowRider goes mobile and heads to London
Just like 'Mini-Me' from Austin Powers, the FlowRider has spawned a son - "FlowRider Mobile"! This miinature version of the standing wave machine is around 6m in width and there's now one in Europe that can be hired out. The first stop is London, so landlocked surfers can get some water time in.
Industry 1657
20/06/2011 09:48
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  Sunday 19th June, 2011
£10,000 sponsorship deal for Surfing GB
Over the last few weeks Surfing GB has secured an exclusive sponsorship deal with top London design firm Why Not Associates, worth over £10,000. The design firm is providing Surfing GB with a new brand identity which will capture the fun nature of surfing with the firm stamp mark of Surfing GB.
Industry 1053
19/06/2011 21:20
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  Friday 17th June, 2011
Tom Butler wins Etnies You Tuberider Challenge in association with Carve Mag
Tom Butler is having a storming year this year, with a win in the English Nationals plus some big wave trips to score in Scotland and Ireland. And it's a big barrel at Bundoran from his trip to Ireland that's won him the Paddle-In category of the Etnies You-Tuberiding Challenge in association with Carve Mag.
Media 916
17/06/2011 16:34
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  Thursday 16th June, 2011
Roxy Jam 2011 video teaser
It is back! The 6th edition of the Roxy Jam, presented by Orange, takes place at its home in Biarritz, France, between July 11th-17th. The Roxy Jam Biarritz has become a key stop in global surfing. The ASP Womens World Longboard Championship was created at the initiative of Roxy and since then it is gathering the best female longboarders of the world.
International Events & Comps 833
16/06/2011 12:52
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Ride for Earth project encourages surfers to plant trees
This week Ride Snowboards released their new website and environmental project: Ride for Earth (RFE). This great new initiative is asking anyone who owns a board to take responsibility and help the environment. Any board is welcome: surfboards, snowboards, wakeboards, skateboards and even skis!
Environmental 660
16/06/2011 12:13
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  Wednesday 15th June, 2011
Biggest ever Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival just weeks away
This year's Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival is set to be bigger than ever. This event is now a big part of the event calendar and is billed as "Europe's biggest free watersports festival". Each year it raises thousands of pounds for charities. Here's the latest on just some of what you can expect at this year's event...
UK Events & Comps 810
15/06/2011 16:23
by Admin
Surfers for Cetaceans to premiere film in Jersey
“SURFERS for Cetaceans”, the pro-cetacean group co-founded by professional free surfer Dave Rastovich and eco-warrior Howie Cooke, are hosting the UK premiere of their highly-anticipated Minds in the Water (MITW) film on Jersey on July 14th.
Environmental 917
15/06/2011 10:36
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Real time sewage alerts used for first time
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) flagship Sewage Alerts Service text message warnings kicked into action last weekend during heavy downpours at some of the most popular beaches in Wales and Southern England.
Surfers Against Sewage 503
15/06/2011 08:55
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  Tuesday 14th June, 2011
North Devon Surf Cycle Bus on the road
This Friday sees the official launch of the North Devon Surf Cycle Bus at the Goldcoast Oceanfest. The bus will run in the summer months and take local surfers and their boards around the area.
Industry 1620
14/06/2011 16:26
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  Monday 13th June, 2011
The Rider Slip Slider Pro Surf competition movie
We posted the teaser last week, but here's the full-length version of the film made by Tim Boydell (TR7 Productions) at the recent Rider Slip Slider Pro Surf Competition. Grab a cuppa, hit full screen and enjoy...
Media 685
13/06/2011 11:35
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Claw launch world's first lockable soft racks
Claw is a new company launched to create initiative quality driven products for surfers designed by surfers. They have recently launched the 'Claw' - the world's first lockable soft racks.
Industry 645
13/06/2011 09:42
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  Friday 10th June, 2011
SAS ‘MARINEOPOLY’ Education Programme launched on World Ocean Day
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), the Quiksilver Foundation and Quiksilver athletes got together to highlight SAS’s ongoing environmental campaigns and new educational programme on World Ocean Day. The launch of the SAS’s new education programme promoting marine conservation and activism took place on Wednesday 8th June at the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth.
Surfers Against Sewage 392
10/06/2011 13:13
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Ash Grunwald to play Bournemouth gig
The Winchester Venue, Bournemouth will play host to Ash Grunwald from Australia this June as part of the BoardridersLive & Musicosity events. Previous events have featured artists such as Xavier Rudd and Ben Howard and have received great support. BoardridersLive bring many of the best acts from Australia to Bournemouth, show-casing great talent and new music.
UK Events & Comps 452
10/06/2011 13:09
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  Thursday 9th June, 2011
Andy Irons Autopsy results: Iron family statement
The autopsy results and toxicology reports filed in connection with the death of Andy Irons have been released. Here's the full statement from the Irons Family as issued to the media...
Miscellaneous 943
09/06/2011 11:38
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  Wednesday 8th June, 2011
Cornwall coaching week for Surf Sistas
Calling all surf chicks. Surf Sistas is running a coaching week in association with Surfgirl Magazine in July. It's aimed at getting you out of the white water and onto those elusive green waves.
UK Events & Comps 660
08/06/2011 09:43
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  Tuesday 7th June, 2011
Mickey Smith's Springwatch film
Mickey Smith scored some well-deserved primetime TV last night with this short film that was featured on BBC2's Springwatch. It's another stunning piece of footage so treat yourself to 5 minutes of indulgence...
Media 990
07/06/2011 13:50
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Blue Crush 2 Trailer
Hands up who's seen the first 'Blue Crush' film? Me neither and maybe not many did as the sequel, Blue Crush 2, is going straight to DVD. I think it's one of those films that non-surfers watch and then use it as their cultural reference point for all things surf-related. Here's the trailer so you can decide if you want to give it a view...
Media 922
07/06/2011 12:56
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  Monday 6th June, 2011
Rider Slip Slider 2011 video
The Rider Slip Slider Invitational Pro took place a few weekends ago in Porthmeor, with Johnny Fryer taking the £1000 cash prize. There's a documentary in the pipeline apparently, but in the meantime here's a little teaser of what went down on the day.
UK Events & Comps 569
06/06/2011 15:24
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Newquay Mayor rides the waves for charity
Newquay Mayor Andy Hannan has raised more money for his chosen charity “The Joe Way Appeal” this time going to the Newquay surf life saving club.
Miscellaneous 737
06/06/2011 15:09
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Billabong British Juniors this weekend
The Billabong British Junior Surfing Championships will descend on Newquay this weekend (11th and
12th of June). This year's event is being supported by long time sponsor Billabong, Mojo Futuretech, Anns Cottage, Fistral Blu and Calypso.
UK Events & Comps 714
06/06/2011 09:15
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Johnny Fryer wins The Saltrock Open
The Saltrock Open 2011 went off in style this bank holiday weekend and ended with crowning a new champion – congratulations Johnny Fryer! The Saltrock Open stole the show on what is now the busiest weekend of the year in Croyde, and an awesome view of the contest ground gave visitors a real buzz as they rounded Downend Point and came into Croyde.
UK Pro Surf Tour 603
06/06/2011 09:05
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  Thursday 26th May, 2011
Fancy winning a week's surf trip to Morocco?
OK of course the answer is 'yes' and it's a very stupid question! We've teamed up with Errant Surf Holidays to offer you the chance to win a week staying at a surf lodge in Tamraght. Get your entry in today!
A1Surf 923
26/05/2011 15:42
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Christian Surfers International Fundraiser success
The ‘Source cafe’ on May 19th, in Newquay Cornwall hosted the 1st ever Christian Surfers International fundraiser event. A sell out event saw 46 smartly dressed members and friends sit down for a delicious meal served by Tiva and the team at this Surf Themed Café. Live music was provided by Kat Pierce.
UK Events & Comps 740
26/05/2011 15:20
by Admin
The Rider Slip Slider Pro Surf Invitational
The UK’s top surfers came together last weekend to do battle in a unique surfing competition - the Rider Slip Slider Pro surf Invitational. Who would take home the £1,000 cash prize?
UK Events & Comps 774
26/05/2011 10:22
by Admin
Saltburn Open 2011 Video
The first event of the 2011 UKPST, the Saltburn Open, was held earlier this month up in the North East. Despite having to run the comp in just one day in small conditions, the standard of surfing was excellent, as this highlights video shows.
UK Pro Surf Tour 912
26/05/2011 09:33
by Admin
Day 4 update from ISA World Junior Championships
So as Day 5 dawns at the 2011 ISA World Junior Championships in Peru, the GB team are still doing well with 7 members still left in the competition. Tassy's in full-on comp mode, so this update is from team manager Jo Hillman...
International Events & Comps 789
26/05/2011 08:20
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  Wednesday 25th May, 2011
Cold Pro 2011 Cancelled
We've just heard the sad news that this year's Cold Pro Surf & Music Festival in Ireland has been cancelled. Here's the statement from the organisers...
International Events & Comps 847
25/05/2011 12:52
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Saltrock Open is called ON!
With up to 4 to 5 ft of swell predicted for the coming weekend, The Saltrock Open has been called on.
With huge interest in this year’s competition, the UKPST have announced exceptionally strong fields across all categories and are saying the likelihood is that there will be record entries in all divisions.
UK Pro Surf Tour 868
25/05/2011 12:24
by Admin
English National Surfing Championships report and results
Newquay Surfers Tom Butler and Adam Griffiths were victorious in the English National Championships in the Open and Longboard disciplines respectively. The event took place last Sunday in some 'challenging' conditions. Here's the report of what went down, plus the results for each category.
UK Events & Comps 1216
25/05/2011 07:57
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  Tuesday 24th May, 2011
Reubyn Ash wins Nike 6.0 Cash For Tricks in Spain
Reubyn Ash revelled in the innovative format of Nike 6.0's Cash For Tricks by claiming victory in the first stop of the 2011 series. Ash was the standout on a day of cutting edge aerial surfing in 3ft (waist to shoulder high)clean peaks at Bilbao's Sopelana beach.
International Events & Comps 1038
24/05/2011 08:57
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  Monday 23rd May, 2011
North Of The Boarder 2011 report and results
Last Saturday (21st May) at Crantock the National Trust presented North of the Boarder junior surf competition, the final stage of the Boarder series. The day started early with the optional beach littler pick, each competitor could add to their first head score by collecting bags of beach litter.
UK Events & Comps 795
23/05/2011 17:06
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  Friday 20th May, 2011
Adriano de Souza wins Billabong Rio Pro
Adriano de Souza (BRA), 24, has won the Billabong Rio Pro over Taj Burrow (AUS), 32, in tricky two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Barra Da Tijuca and the win catapults the Brazilian atop the ASP World Title Rankings.
International Events & Comps 594
20/05/2011 21:12
by Admin
The Kerrazy Kronicles download
Last year Josh Kerr came to prominence on the global surfing scene with his qualification for the WCT Dream Tour. He also spent the year travelling the globe to make his debut profile surf movie - The Kerrazy Kronicles. And here's the finished result for your to download and enjoy...
Media 1161
20/05/2011 13:55
by Admin
Surfers Drop In On International Wave Energy Conference
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) ensured the UK’s waveriding community was represented at the UK’s largest renewables event, All-Energy 2011. The campaigners were decked out in fluorescent wetsuits and with 9ft luminous pink and yellow surfboards. Campaigners greeted delegates with two groundbreaking SAS reports outlining the potential impacts that wave and tidal energy devices may have if sited too close to sites of special surfing interest (SSSIs).
Surfers Against Sewage 761
20/05/2011 13:19
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  Wednesday 18th May, 2011
Tim Boydell and Reubyn Ash film wins Innersection round
Face melt, the short film starring Reubyn Ash that was made by Tim Boydell has just been announced as having secured the third winner place in the winter round of voting for Taylor Steele's Innersection competition. A hugely stoked Tim announced this on Facebook today with much excietment, so we wanted to find out what this now means for the boys...
Media 1290
18/05/2011 11:58
by Admin
Surf and Yoga weekend in Cornwall
Yoga for surfers has become more and more popular over the past few years, with people of all abilities finding the benefits of it in improving their surfing. Here's an opportunity for you to find out how it can help you - a very chilled Yoga and surfing weekend in Cornwall.
Miscellaneous 790
18/05/2011 10:05
by Admin
Tassy's Tales: World Junior Champs blog 1
The British Surfing Team has arrived in Peru for the Quiksilver World Junior Championships. The surf has picked up and is forecasted to continue as the countdown begins until the start of the comp. Team member and A1Surf blogger Tassy Swallow managed to get this update to us, which tells of how the team have settled in at their camp...
A1Surf 1031
18/05/2011 08:16
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  Tuesday 17th May, 2011
New self-catering options from Errant Surf Holidays
Award winning surf holiday company Errant Surf, has this week launched a range of stunning
apartments, villa’s and self-catering houses, located in some of the world’s best surfing locations.
Each and every self-catering option has had to pass the high standards and criteria set out by the
team at Errant Surf Holidays.
Miscellaneous 640
17/05/2011 09:04
by Admin
BLU Round 2 Saunton Sands report and results
The forecast had looked ominous for a while leading up to the second stop of the BLU at Saunton Sands and everyone knew what to expect. The 1-2ft dribble that then arrived was no surprise and with the forecast for the next day looking even worse the decision was made to run it in one day; and so the marathon began.
UK Events & Comps 689
17/05/2011 08:00
by Admin
  Monday 16th May, 2011
Russell Winter takes win at Saltburn Open
Hundreds of spectators turned out this weekend (Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May) at Saltburn for round 1 of the UK Professional Surf Tour. The event had a real international flavor as competitors from Australia, France and South Africa joined the best of the UK to compete.
UK Pro Surf Tour 892
16/05/2011 15:28
by Admin
SAS Barefoot Friendly Beach Rescue Tour to tackle marine litter
Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) beach clean crew is joining forces with Barefoot Wine again this summer for the 4th annual Barefoot Friendly Beach Rescue Tour. This year the tour will be visiting 14 beaches across the UK between May and September to make sure they are as clean and safe as possible for all to enjoy.
Surfers Against Sewage 928
16/05/2011 11:02
by Admin
  Sunday 15th May, 2011
Carissa Moore wins Billabong Rio Pro
Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, has claimed the Billabong Rio Pro, stop No. 5 of 7 on the 2011 ASP Women’s World Title Season, over Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 20, in punchy two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves in a hard-fought Final at Barra Da Tijuca.
International Events & Comps 622
15/05/2011 21:10
by Admin
  Friday 13th May, 2011
Surf & Travel Photography Workshops with Lucia Griggi
Professional Surf Photographer Lucia Griggi and Fox Europe will be holding - one, two and three-day Surf and Travel Photography Workshops at award winning Errant Surf Holidays, headquarters in Newquay, Cornwall, which will run over 10th, 11th & 12th June 2011.
UK Events & Comps 875
13/05/2011 10:34
by Admin
US surfing legend to coach British Junior Surf Team
The British Junior Surf Team fly out to Peru this weekend to compete in the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, which runs from 21-29 May. And the team's ambitions have received a boost with news that US surfing legend Joey Buran is the new head coach!
Industry 1117
13/05/2011 10:07
by Admin
  Thursday 12th May, 2011
Father and son team up to launch new Skindog Cornish lager
I love Skinners beer. FACT. And when I head down to Cornwall I can't get enough of Betty Stoggs or a Ginger t*sser (especially as unlike where I live I can buy two pints for a fiver!). So news of their new Skindog lager is a great way to start the day!
Miscellaneous 1397
12/05/2011 09:03
by Admin
  Wednesday 11th May, 2011
Nike 6.0 Cash For Tricks is back
After a successful year in 2010, the Nike 6.0 Cash for Tricks is stepping it up to become a European series across Spain, Portugal, England and France. The UK lega will take place in Newquay and coincides with this year's UK Por Surf Tour Night Surf event.
Media 850
11/05/2011 15:45
by Admin
Cold Pro Surf & Music Festival
The Cold Pro Music & Surf Festival takes place at White Strand, County Clare in Ireland, on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June. Billed as "An epic celebration of international sounds and Irish surfing culture", it certainly looks like it's going to be a whole lot of fun. And there's a surf comp lined up with some of the best celtic riders, so if the surf goes off it's going to make it even more memorable!
UK Events & Comps 735
11/05/2011 12:05
by Admin
Hurley Show Up and Blow Up hits Newquay
Northshore Surf Shop in Newquay have joined forces with Hurley to present ‘Show Up And Blow Up’, a surf event at Lusty Glaze beach, Newquay on Sunday 5th June 12pm – 11pm.
UK Events & Comps 836
11/05/2011 10:49
by Admin
  Tuesday 10th May, 2011
WaveJet Motorised Surfboard. The future of surfing?
OK so I had to check the date when I saw this and NO it's not April Fool's Day. This is the WaveJet - a motorised surfboard! WaveJet is a "Patented Personal Water Propulsion (PWP) engine. The future of surfing???
Miscellaneous 1435
10/05/2011 20:25
by Admin
  Monday 9th May, 2011
Andrew Cotton joins Tiki International’s team of cold water chargers
North Devon's Andrew Cotton has joined neighbours Tiki as part of their 'R&D' cold water team. Cotty is no stranger to cold water and loves a bit of R&D by discovering new big waves spots, so I think this will be a marriage made in heaven.
Industry 827
09/05/2011 14:27
by Admin
National Trust Godrevy Pro Junior results and video
This weekend saw the annual National Trust Godrevy Pro Junior take place with some small waves and strong winds, which produced challenging conditions for the Under 16 and Under 18 competitors.
UK Events & Comps 875
09/05/2011 14:13
by Admin
Tom Padden fundraiser - Taylor Steele movie night
The Welsh Coast Surf Club are holding a fundraiser on Saturday 18 June in Porthcawl in memory of local surfer and club member Tom Padden, who tragically died earlier this year.
UK Events & Comps 780
09/05/2011 13:57
by Admin
  Friday 6th May, 2011
Team Quiver's Up North Road Trip video
This winter saw several trips right 'up north' to Scotland's north shore, which was getting hit with some quality swellage. One of these trips was by a Team Quiver Surfboards crew of Mitch Corbett, Tom Butler and Adam Griffiths. Top Quiver shaper dude Mr Luke Hart sent us a video of the trip, which shows the boys doing what they do best on some sweet waves...
Media 777
06/05/2011 20:37
by Admin
Al Mennie Big Wave Winter video round-up
Irish big wave surfer Al Mennie has had a busy winter, with spots on the Irish west and north coast firing with big atlantic swells. Al's just sent us this clip and it's kind of like a video end-of term school report, with highlights from some his best sessions.
Big Wave 784
06/05/2011 16:20
by Admin
  Thursday 5th May, 2011
SAS use 'Crap' and 'Rubbish' ads for latest campaign
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are delighted to have collaborated with M&C Saatchi and Coy! Communications on the release a new series of campaign adverts, which highlight the ongoing environmental campaigns in an extreme and humorous way.
Surfers Against Sewage 881
05/05/2011 12:14
by Admin
  Wednesday 4th May, 2011
Oxbow Walls of Perception trailer
After last year's movie The Watermen Experience, Oxbow are back with a new film called' Walls of Perception'. As with all Oxbow's stuff, they work on the principle that all wave-riding is good, whether it's on a surfboard, SUP, windsurfer or kite. And with the likes of Matt Meola, Duane DeSoto, Jason Polakow and Antoine Delpero they have a good case!
Miscellaneous 852
04/05/2011 16:23
by Admin
O'Neill Girls Morocco Trip video
Earlier this year O'Neill sent three of it's girl team riders - Raine Jackson, Alize Arnaud and Amandine Sanchez - to Morocco for a week of surf, sun and adventure. Here's a great little video of their trip and some photos.
Miscellaneous 903
04/05/2011 15:44
by Admin
The Chosen Nike 6.0 trailer
We've just had this sent through from the Nike 6.0 crew. It's a teaser for a competition they are running this summer called 'The Chosen' and features some big old lights, a beach break somewhere warm (on account of the boardies) a strange tower and some night-time surfing.
Media 913
04/05/2011 13:50
by Admin
SAS to launch revolutionary new sewage alerts
At the start of the bathing season, May the 15th, we’re proud to be launching a new real time sewage warning system that will tell you exactly when sewage is being discharged into the sea at key locations around the UK.
Surfers Against Sewage 654
04/05/2011 13:41
by Admin
  Tuesday 3rd May, 2011
Blame It On The Boogie Launch Competition – The Bodyboard-Depot
The Bodyboard-Depot, the newest specialist bodyboard shop and hub are celebrating their opening with a chance for you to win a free bodyboarding trip to Morocco.
Miscellaneous 834
03/05/2011 14:56
by Admin
National Trust junior surf events this month
This month sees two more junior surf contests take place in the south west - The Godrevy Pro Junior and the North Of The Boarder. Both offer budding junior surfers the chance to compete and have some fun too.
UK Events & Comps 629
03/05/2011 12:08
by Admin
Reubyn Ash film in Innersection voting competition
Innersection, the platform to showcase the world's best freesurfers (and moviemakers) has just kicked off it's latest round of voting .The top 5 most rated surfers get the chance to star in the Innersection DVD. Mixing it up this time with the likes of Jamie O'Brien and Nat Young is our very own Reubyn Ash, with a quality film edited by Tim Boydell.
Media 946
03/05/2011 10:19
by Admin
Surfer dies at Lowestoft
The sad news has reached us that a man has died whilst surfing at Lowestoft on the east coast. The incident happened on Saturday (30 April) at around midday. The man, who has not yet been named, is thought to have been from London, but was a regular surfer at Lowestoft.
Miscellaneous 1185
03/05/2011 08:57
by Admin
  Sunday 1st May, 2011
Danilo Couto Wins $50,000 forBillabong XXL Ride of the Year
The eleventh annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards in Anaheim, California had a dramatic finish. Danilo Couto from Brazil scooped top honors for Ride of the Year, winning $50,000 for a wave conquered at Jaws during the swell of the year.
Big Wave 787
01/05/2011 20:24
by Admin
  Thursday 28th April, 2011
Speller nails the points at the British Bodyboard Club Portrush Stopover
For the first time in the Club’s history, the British Bodyboard Club crossed the Irish Sea for the first stop of the 2011 tour. Riders from the south west, the south east, the Channel Islands and of course Ireland headed for Portrush on the Causeway coastline of Northern Ireland.
UK Events & Comps 809
28/04/2011 12:13
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  Wednesday 27th April, 2011
Saltburn Open first stop on 2011 UK Pro Surf Tour
The 2011 UK Pro Surf Tour kicks off on the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May with the Saltburn Open.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1050
27/04/2011 20:49
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Rip Curl 2011 Search event destination named
Rip Curl has announced that its 2011 Search event will be held in San Francisco, California. The venue looks likely to be nearby Ocean Beach and this announcement has been questioned by many across the surfing world because of it's potentially inconsistent conditions.
International Events & Comps 1251
27/04/2011 08:39
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British Masters team appeals for sponsorship for ISA World Masters
The 2011 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship takes place in October at Punta Roca in El Salvador. The British Masters team are hoping to be there and competing with the world's best, but they need help raising fund for the trip. They are now appealing to anyone within the UK surf scene who can help with this.
Industry 792
27/04/2011 08:15
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  Sunday 24th April, 2011
Parko wins Rip Curl Bell's Beach Pro defeating Fanning in the final
Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over compatriot and former two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 29, in an electric Final in solid six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 metre) waves at Bells Beach.
International Events & Comps 808
24/04/2011 08:31
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Skindog wins all-British final at Goanna Pro Longboard Tapia
Ben Skinner (Newquay, GBR), 30, has won the ASP Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) 1-Star Goanna Pro Tapia today after defeating fellow British surfer Adam Griffiths (Newquay, GBR), 23, in a hard-fought final, taking home the valuable ranking points and US$2000 winner’s prize. Skinner, who was able to make the best out of the good clean conditions on offer throughout the final day, was unstoppable en route to victory despite a series of solid exchanges with Griffiths.
International Events & Comps 866
24/04/2011 08:17
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  Saturday 23rd April, 2011
BLU report and results from event 1
The first event of the 2011 BLU tour took off with chunky Perranporth peaks rolling through under blue skies and with the largest number of entrants in the sixteen year history of the tour.
UK Events & Comps 706
23/04/2011 08:14
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Sally Fitzgibbons wins Rip Curl Bell's Beach 2011
Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 20, claimed her maiden ASP Women’s World Title event win today after a hard-fought Final with current ASP Women’s World No. 1 Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, taking out the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Fiesta and firmly announcing herself as a threat to the 2011 ASP World Title race.
International Events & Comps 662
23/04/2011 07:45
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  Wednesday 20th April, 2011
Bodyboard-Depot launch full of waves and webcasts
Clean 2-3ft waves and bright blues skies greeted a crowd of more than 40 bodyboarders who converged on Newquay last Sunday (17th April) for the launch of the Bodyboard-Depot www.bodyboard-depot.com; a new hub for the sport based at the Carnmarth Hotel on Headland Road.
Industry 879
20/04/2011 14:12
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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Men's round 1 highlights
Yesterday down under the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach kicked off with round 1 for the men and women in some quality 4-6 foot waves. Sadly the time difference means watching live is an all-nighter, but fear not as there's always the daily highlights videos!
International Events & Comps 736
20/04/2011 13:02
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  Tuesday 19th April, 2011
O'Neill Stretch A Freak game launches on Facebook
Here's another reason to spend even more time on Facebook! O'Neill have today launched a game called 'Stretch A Freak' on the social media site. You can challenge your mates and the daily winner gets a new pair of boardies.Oh and you need a super quick clicking finger...
Industry 764
19/04/2011 16:48
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Jordy Smith signs for On A Mission
OAM, Proudly announces the signing of South African, Ranking #2 ASP stand out, and one of the
best surfers on the planet, Jordy Smith.
Industry 511
19/04/2011 16:36
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Christian Surfers International – Fund raiser evening
The ‘Source cafe’ ( Seymour Avenue ) on May 19th, in Newquay is the chosen venue for the first ever fund raiser evening for the work of Christian Surfers International. The organisation, is active in over 30 countries, and has been at work in the UK, through its affiliation to the charity, Christian Surfers UK for around 20 years.
UK Events & Comps 521
19/04/2011 12:25
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English Nationals Contest opts for one-day format
The waves of Watergate Bay will decide national surfing champions over the Early May bank holiday weekend in the 2011 Extreme Academy English National Surfing Championships. In a new development for the 39th edition of the competition, just three divisions will be contested in a single day of competition, with surfing taking place from early morning through to completion.
UK Events & Comps 771
19/04/2011 12:10
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  Monday 18th April, 2011
O'Neill Coldwater Classic Scotland crowns Lord Brent Dorrington
Brent Dorrington raised the Highland Sword high above his head as he was knighted Lord Dorrington after winning the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland 2011. “I decided to man up and come try to surf in the cold,” said Gold Coast surfer Brent. “I’m so glad that I did. I’ve never be in a final and to win my first final is the best feeling ever.
UK Events & Comps 792
18/04/2011 13:54
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All aboard the bus for Paddle for Life
Southwest business continues to support the annual Joe Way Paddle for Life event which is being held on the 15th of September at Newquay harbour.A green Western Greyhound double decker bus will advertise the Joe Way appeal and will be driving around its routes in Cornwall, bringing the Cornish toddlers story to new people and advertising the annual Joe Way Paddle for Life Event.
UK Events & Comps 674
18/04/2011 13:38
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  Friday 15th April, 2011
O'Neill CWC Scotland freesurfing video
Today the comp is back on and Thurso is looking lush. During yesterday's lay day, O'Neill got together this little video of some of the pros out for some freesurfing. With pumping conditions and without the pressure of the comp, they ripped it up!
UK Events & Comps 762
15/04/2011 10:12
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  Thursday 14th April, 2011
Nike 6.0 Girls Leave a Message video trailer
Nike 6.0 has been busy gathering together some of the planet's hottest female surfers into it's team, including Carissa Moore, Lakey Peterson, Laura Enever, Coco Ho, Monyca Byrne-Wickey, and Malia Manuel. They all feature in this trailer for the forthcoming film 'Leave a Message'.
Media 1280
14/04/2011 13:08
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  Wednesday 13th April, 2011
O'Neill CWC Scotland Live here
The O'Neill Coldwater Classic Series is one of the most well-known and also most competitive contests around. It's also hugely challenging as takes the competitors to some of the coldest and most core spots on the planet - New Zealand, Canada, Santa Cruz and from today Scotland...
UK Events & Comps 1159
13/04/2011 08:15
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  Tuesday 12th April, 2011
Rip Curl Seven Ghosts video collection revealed
We shared the teaser video for this project with you last week and now Rip Curl have revealed the full collection of videos of the 'Seven Ghosts' tidal bore that they scored in Indonesia. The water may look brown, but the waves look fun!
Media 1233
12/04/2011 14:10
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The Massive F*cking Surf Raffle
A few weeks ago you'll recall that one man and his (urine-free) Xcel wetsuit auction caused a huge explosion of excitement on the internet. Dan Morgan was going to give 95% of the proceeds to the Red Cross Japanese Earthquake appeal and within a matter of days the auction grew to include loads of other item .The winning bid reached £8,000, but the numpty who won backed out! Undeterred, Dan has now created the 'Massive F*cking Raffle'...
Miscellaneous 922
12/04/2011 10:37
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  Monday 11th April, 2011
Quiksilver Welsh Nationals set for Easter weekend
The QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals will be held over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend of 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th April, 2011 at Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire.
UK Events & Comps 833
11/04/2011 15:54
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The Bodyboard Depot launches in Newquay this weekend
A live video-link up with one of the world’s best bodyboarders as he prepares for a high-profile competition in Australia; video coaching sessions on Fistral Beach; a tag-team event featuring the UK’s top bodyboarders; and the chance to win a trip to Morocco: all of these will feature in a grand launch event being held on Sunday 17th April to celebrate the opening of a new venture masterminded by professional bodyboarder, former British Champion and British Team Coach Rob Barber.
Industry 1005
11/04/2011 15:00
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  Friday 8th April, 2011
Ben Howard's Old Pine video by Mickey Smith & Allan Wilson
It's been a good week for singer Ben Howard. Not only has Zane Lowe played him twice on his Radio 1 show, but now his official music video has been released for 'Old Pine'. The video was produced by the hugely talented Mickey Smith and Allan Wilson...check it!
Media 2385
08/04/2011 09:35
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Saltrock Open at Croyde kicks of UKPST 2011
The Saltrock Open is back in Croyde on Whitsun weekend, and 2011 is set to be bigger and better than ever. This year The Saltrock Open will be an essential tour stop for surfers wanting to compete in the NightSurf in Newquay where a whopping prize pool of £15,000 is up for grabs.
UK Pro Surf Tour 2022
08/04/2011 08:59
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  Wednesday 6th April, 2011
Canvey Island Paddle For Life date named
The date has been finalised for this years Joe Way Paddle for Life which will be held at Thorney Bay, Canvey Island on Sunday 24th July.
UK Events & Comps 809
06/04/2011 12:56
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Gabriel Medina and Bethany Hamilton wildcards for Rip Curl Pro Bell's Beach
Rip Curl is proud to welcome their two young superstars, Gabriel Medina (BRA) and Bethany Hamilton (HAW), to compete as wildcards in the 2011 Rip Curl Pro presented by FORD Bells Beach. For the second year in a row, Brazilian Gabriel Medina will face off against the ASP Men's Top 34 surfers. Hawaii's Bethany Hamilton will join the ASP Women's Top 17 surfers as the sole female wildcard in the Rip Curl Women's Pro presented by FORD Fiesta.
International Events & Comps 847
06/04/2011 12:46
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  Tuesday 5th April, 2011
Surf Solutions Comp Camp video
Last weekend saw Surf Solutions run their 'Comp Camp' for budding young surfers. It was a camp aimed at preparing the guys for contests. Here's a video of what went down...
Miscellaneous 887
05/04/2011 14:01
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  Monday 4th April, 2011
Rip Curl Seven Ghosts teaser video
Many of you will have ridden the Severn Bore (or if not it's on your list) and got to experience the weirdness of riding a continuous, long wave..in a river! There's several other well known river bore's across the globe, but Rip Curl have just discovered another - Seven Ghosts.
Miscellaneous 1012
04/04/2011 13:38
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  Thursday 31st March, 2011
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards nominees annouced
The nominees have been announced for the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards fueled by Monster Energy, and it is shaping up to be another spectacular showdown of surfing’s greatest rides and riders witnessed over the last 12 months. And this year the nominees include Ireland's Easkey Britton, in the Billabong Girls Best Performance Award.
Big Wave 883
31/03/2011 09:00
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  Wednesday 30th March, 2011
Stokesy Animal Winter Wetsuit Testing video
So how do wetsuit brands check how good their new winter wetsuits are going to be? Simple. Get one of your team riders to stick them on and go surf some pumping, freezing winter waves! Here's a video of Stokesy doing just that for Animal.
Industry 982
30/03/2011 12:35
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  Tuesday 29th March, 2011
Paddle Round The Pier returns bigger than before for 2011
Europe’s largest annual free beach festival returns to the cosmopolitan Brighton & Hove beachfront on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July. 2011 is set to be bigger and better than ever, with over 84,000m2 of sea, land and air sport demonstrations and exhibitions, retail stalls; live music performances and entertainment for the whole family; as well as the now internationally-recognised ‘Paddle Round the Pier’ on the Sunday afternoon.
UK Events & Comps 1068
29/03/2011 11:11
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British Bodyboard Club Tour heads to Northern Ireland
After the postponement of the first event at Boscombe, April 9-10th sees the British Bodyboard Club Tour, supported by Auto-Sleepers, touchdown at Portrush in Northern Ireland. This is the first time the newly re-vamped tour has left the mainland, and the BBC are amped to have support from the Causeway Coast Surf Club and Coleraine Borough Council in facilitating the event.
UK Events & Comps 781
29/03/2011 10:55
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Adam Melling wins O'Neill Cold Water Classic New Zealand
Adam Melling has clinched the first event of the 2011 O’Neill Cold Water Classic at Gisborne, New Zealand claiming the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) six-star event in the last 30 seconds over Brazilian surfer Willian Cardoso.
International Events & Comps 734
29/03/2011 10:51
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  Tuesday 22nd March, 2011
Doolin Pier granted permission
Despite protests and campaigning by local surfers and residents, County Councillors in Clare have voted in favour of the construction of a new pier at Doolin. This will have a negative impact on the nearby waves of Crab Island and Doolin Point waves.
Environmental 919
22/03/2011 08:29
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  Monday 21st March, 2011
The Endless Winter movie teaser
We were alerted to this teaser today for 'Endless Winter - A Very British Surf Movie'. It's a teaser for a new British surf movie, starring Alan Stokes and Mitch Corbett, made by Level Films.
Media 1458
21/03/2011 08:53
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  Thursday 17th March, 2011
Sion Milosky drowns at Mavericks
Hawaiian goofy-footer and big wave charger Sion Milosky has drowned yesterday whilst surfing at Mavericks. The 35 year old's death has sent shockwaves through the surfing community, especially in Hawaii where many are still reeling from the loss of Andy Irons.
Big Wave 1325
17/03/2011 08:41
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  Wednesday 16th March, 2011
Surfing GB announce UK surf contest dates
Surfing GB, the national governing body for surfing in the UK and Channel Islands, has just announced the calendar for the 2011 contest dates.
UK Events & Comps 1476
16/03/2011 15:05
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  Tuesday 15th March, 2011
The most famous Xcel wetsuit in the world?
What started as a simple posting of an Xcel wetsuit on auction site eBay has now turned into a bit of monster, with over 66,000 views in 24 hours! And it's all down to 'morgyface' and his story of a p*ss free website.
Miscellaneous 1765
15/03/2011 20:55
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Have your say on Surfing GB conference
The new national governing body of surfing in Great Britain and the Channel Islands is asking you the surfing population of Great Britain and the Channel Islands to decide where its first open conference should be held and when.
Industry 844
15/03/2011 09:49
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  Monday 14th March, 2011
Sorted Surf Festival this weekend
Sorted Surf Shop are pleased to announce that Boscombe Beach in Bournemouth will once again be host to the "Sorted Surf Festival" The weekend long event is spread over the 19th & 20th March and in conjunction with main sponsors O'Neill will host Surf, Bodyboard & Stand Up Paddleboard events as well as bringing a festival style atmosphere to the beach.
UK Events & Comps 1070
14/03/2011 12:53
by Admin
Win an Indo Board with A1Surf.com
We're offering you guys the chance to win a brand new Indo Training Package, just be liking our page on Facebook.
A1Surf 817
14/03/2011 10:59
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  Friday 11th March, 2011
Volcom awards $10k for Zoltan's kickflip
Zoltan Torkos' recent kickflip has created strong controversy over whether or not it was legitimately above the lip according to rule #3 of the competition. However there is no denying that this is the first functional kickflip caught on video and a milestone in futuristic surfing.
Industry 855
11/03/2011 10:14
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  Thursday 10th March, 2011
Quiksilver Moments free full length surf film
Quiksilver (and other surf brands) have started to realise that in these times of online sharing it's much better for them to giveaway a full-length, high quality surf movie for free than stick it on DVD, as thousands more people are likely to see it.
Media 1425
10/03/2011 08:51
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  Wednesday 9th March, 2011
Christian Surfers UK announce nationwide tour
Christian Surfers UK has a passion for surfing as well as a faith. They have been working in the surf community for around 20 years in numerous ways, including working closely with the UK Pro Tour, BSA, Welsh Surf Federation and Surf Relief UK. Over the next couple of months they are heading out on their biggest nationwide tour.
Miscellaneous 861
09/03/2011 15:46
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Surfboards 4 Sri Lanka Appeal a huge success
Paddle4Relief, with the assistance of Surf Relief UK and Christian Surfers UK, have successfully shipped a consignment of surf boards and surf equipment to Sri Lanka.
Miscellaneous 613
09/03/2011 13:18
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Kelly Slater wins Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
Reigning 10-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater has secured his 46th elite tour win, defeating defending event champion Taj Burrow to claim the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover.
International Events & Comps 672
09/03/2011 08:08
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  Tuesday 8th March, 2011
Carissa Moore wins Roxy Gold Coast
Carissa Moore has taken out the opening event of the 2011 ASP Women’s World Title season, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover, in an electric final over Tyler Wright.
International Events & Comps 626
08/03/2011 08:04
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  Monday 7th March, 2011
Surf Solutions opens High Performance Centre in Cornwall
This spring sees the opening of the Surf Solutions High Performance Centre (HPC). Building on the success of the training that has taken place globally under the Surf Solutions banner since 2004, the HPC is based out of the Retallack Resort and Spa in North Cornwall.
Industry 961
07/03/2011 10:36
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  Friday 4th March, 2011
Atlantic Coastsurf team recruiting for U14 team member
The Atlantic Coastsurf team are looking to recruit a promising under 14 surfer to join their team, which includes the likes of Harry Timson, Tom Good and Tassy Swallow
Miscellaneous 707
04/03/2011 10:13
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  Wednesday 2nd March, 2011
Owen Wright wins ASP Rookie of the Year
Last week Owen Wright won the 'Rookie of the Year' award at the annual ASP World Surfing Awards. In 2010 Owen finished the year as the World No. 7, with his best result and equal third at the Billabong Pro in Brazil.
Miscellaneous 773
02/03/2011 09:36
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  Tuesday 1st March, 2011
Fastest surfer video - Round 1 from Quiksilver Pro
It's been another lay day for the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast in Australia, but with round 1 complete we've been able to see who the fastest and furthest travelled surfer so far in the comp has been, as this video explains...
Industry 887
01/03/2011 12:15
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  Monday 28th February, 2011
Fatboy Slim to headline Relentless Boardmasters
The Relentless Boardmasters have just announced that superstar DJ and Brighton legend Fatboy Slim will be headlining this year's event. If there's one act guaranteed to sell-out the event it's going to be him!
UK Events & Comps 1087
28/02/2011 09:53
by Admin
South Coast surfing video
February has been a good month of surf for many of our coastlines, none more so than for the south coast. When a huge low pressure took up residency in a prime area of the Atlantic, it sent a decent long period swell towards Dorset and even up the Channel to Sussex.
Miscellaneous 939
28/02/2011 09:33
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  Thursday 24th February, 2011
Watergate Bay to host four key surf events
The Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay has announced four key surfing events will be held there in 2011: the English National Surfing Championships, BLU Midsummer Classic, the ETL Pro Longboard and the deciding round of the BSUPA Championships.
UK Events & Comps 983
24/02/2011 08:43
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  Tuesday 22nd February, 2011
LED Surfing video
LED lights are generally seen on Christmas Trees or on the pimped up Ford Escort with the noisy exhaust that drives around your neighbourhood, but not usually on surfboards...until now that is! The guys at Pukas Surf have added LED lights to some boards as this video shows...
Miscellaneous 1043
22/02/2011 17:10
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Tom Butler Interview and big Bundoran barrel video
With Ireland going off over the past couple of weeks there has already been loads of great waves ridden and barrels scored. One of the stand-outs caught on video was Tom Butler's tube at Bundoran last week. We caught up with Tom, who is still in Ireland, for a quick interview...
Big Wave 1301
22/02/2011 12:18
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Police confirm body found in Newquay is shaper Mark Neville
Tremendously sad news has just broken that Police have confirmed that a body found in Newquay last week is that of surfboard shaper Mark Neville, who went missing from his home at the beginning of this month.
Miscellaneous 2407
22/02/2011 11:57
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  Monday 21st February, 2011
Belharra monster wave video enters Billabong XXL
This video of Benjamin Sanchis surfing a monster wave at Belharra in France last week has unsurprisingly made it into this year's Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards in the 'Ride of the Year' category.
Big Wave 989
21/02/2011 08:39
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Sunny Garcia and Jeremy Flores video fight with local
The weekend saw some action take place in Australia at the Breaka Pro, but sadly it was not part of the competition. As this video from Australian TV shows, Garcia and Flores got into a fight with a Burleigh local...
Miscellaneous 2648
21/02/2011 08:16
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  Friday 18th February, 2011
Natives Cookery & Surf course back for second year
The Natives surf and cookery school is back for a second year. The cookery course is designed for people who are looking to go and work in the mountains of Europe and work as chalet hosts. All cookery lessons ore taught by experienced caterers and season workers.
Miscellaneous 675
18/02/2011 14:22
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  Thursday 17th February, 2011
El Salvador will host 2011 World Masters Surfing Championships
The 2011 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship will be held in the impressive waves of Punta Roca, in El Salvador’s town of La Libertad, from October 16 to 23.
International Events & Comps 1281
17/02/2011 07:30
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  Tuesday 15th February, 2011
Wave Garden comes to life
The teaser videos for the mysterious 'Wave Garden' have been doing the rounds for a couple of weeks and we were told that today (February 15) all would be revealed. And so it has, with a website packed with loads more information.
Miscellaneous 2595
15/02/2011 13:33
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  Friday 11th February, 2011
South Coast slab video
Somewhere on the south coast there is a big old concrete structure that sticks out into the sea. It's mainly surfed on mid tide, where waves break off it either side, but at high tide it gets covered up and turns into a super shallow and sucky slab.
Miscellaneous 1876
11/02/2011 14:47
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  Thursday 10th February, 2011
SAS announce Olympic Beach Clean Tour
After the success of its Motivocean Beach Clean Tour last year, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is proud to announce a new Motivocean tour starting on March 11th in Weston-Super-Mare.
Surfers Against Sewage 1027
10/02/2011 12:39
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  Tuesday 8th February, 2011
Corinne interviews...Harry Timson
Corinne Evans has broken away from her computer, grabbed her video camera and headed out to interview some very lucky surfers for our new feature "Catch Up With Corinne". In this first webisode she spoke to Harry Timson to find out more about what makes him tick...
A1Surf 2082
08/02/2011 15:26
by Admin
Al Mennie Interview: The conquering of Finn MacCool
Last week saw another Irish big wave surf spot discovery when Al Mennie, Andrew Cotton and Lyndon Wake rode the mystical break "Finn MacCools", which is located off the end of the Giant's Causeway. We spoke to Al to find out more about the wave and how they conquered it.
Big Wave 1566
08/02/2011 13:35
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  Monday 7th February, 2011
Wave Garden teaser video
We've just been pointed in direction of this video which gives a glimpse of what looks like a new wave pool for Europe called "Wave Garden". Details are very limited and we're promised all will be revealed on February 15...
Miscellaneous 3039
07/02/2011 13:59
by Admin
  Friday 4th February, 2011
Northcore release Prowlers Big Wave movie
Northcore have released a short film today with an interview and footage of the first man to ride Prowlers, the newly exposed Big Wave spot on the West coast of Ireland, Richie Fitzgerald.
Big Wave 1176
04/02/2011 16:33
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  Wednesday 2nd February, 2011
Harry Timson Surftech test ride video
I first met Harry Timson a few years ago in northern Spain on a surf trip to Errant's house near Santander. Back then he was a super-stoked micro grom with long blond hair, a day-glo wetsuit and endless energy.
Media 1622
02/02/2011 09:52
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  Friday 28th January, 2011
A Deeper Shade of Blue premieres
A Deeper Shade of Blue is legendary surf filmaker Jack McCoy's latest release and gets it's world premiere next week. Hopefully it's not too long before it's released as it looks like it's going to be a classic already!
Media 1283
28/01/2011 11:39
by Admin
Tom Good highlights video
Another video from Atlantic Coast Surf team showcasing the highlights of their riders from last year. This time it's the turn of Tom Good...
Media 976
28/01/2011 11:23
by Admin
Go with the flow this Valentine's
Next month is Valentine's Day and it's a time of some stress for some of us who are under pressure to a) remember it and b) choose something for their loved one that isn't just a bunch of flowers from the local garage. Friend of A1Surf, Kerry Powell, has discovered a solution to keep your girlfriend/wife happy AND still allow you to have some fun...
Miscellaneous 934
28/01/2011 09:19
by Admin
  Tuesday 25th January, 2011
Parko rescued video
News has just broken from Australia about Parko being rescued from the sea...but it's not quite the story you might think!
Media 1230
25/01/2011 14:27
by Admin
  Monday 24th January, 2011
Angus Scotney Video - Let the surfing do the talking
Here's another video from the Atlantic Coast Surf team, this time featuring 12 year old Newquay grom Angus Scotney on his travels last year.
Media 1368
24/01/2011 15:48
by Admin
Brit Bodyboarders make their mark on International stage
Current senior British bodyboard champion Rob Barber and former British dropknee champion Aidan Salmon have made waves at the last open event of the 2010 International Bodyboard Association (IBA) season, held in Gran Canaria.
International Events & Comps 1524
24/01/2011 15:27
by Admin
  Thursday 20th January, 2011
Win a trip to Ireland's West Coast!
Tourism Ireland are currently running a photography competition where you could win an expenses-paid trip to the west coast of Ireland for you and a mate! Here's the lowdown...
Media 972
20/01/2011 17:17
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  Wednesday 19th January, 2011
Surf Solutions Aircamp Portugal Video
We've featured some shorter clips from Surf Solution's recent 'Aircamp' in Portugal, but here's the full-length 18 minute version. Watch Alex Baker, Stuart Campbell, Lewis Clinton and others in training on the land then busting it in the waves.
Media 1342
19/01/2011 21:53
by Admin
Al Mennie and Andrew Cotton invitees at Quiksilver La Vaca Gigante big wave contest
This week saw Al Mennie and Andrew Cotton make a quick dash from Lazarote and Ireland respectively, to the north coast of Spain, for the Quiksilver La Vaca Gigante ("Giant Cow") big wave surf contest.
Big Wave 1555
19/01/2011 20:50
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  Tuesday 18th January, 2011
Tassy's 2010 highlights video
In 2010 St Ives surfer Tassy Swallow really came of age in her surfing, as her competition results proved. More evidence of this can be seen in this video of her tearing it up...
Media 1306
18/01/2011 09:40
by Admin
  Monday 17th January, 2011
Bournemouth Surfing Video
Here's a great little video shot around the Bournemouth area last weekend (with a bit from November). There's some great arty shots using the pier as a frame, plus a bit of slo-mo too...
Media 991
17/01/2011 12:14
by Admin
  Thursday 13th January, 2011
Mitch and Tom's Irish Christmas present
The latest video from the Errant Exploration Team features Mitch Corbett and Tom Butler on a cheeky little trip over to Ireland between Christmas and New Year. A great way to finish one year and start the next...
Media 1030
13/01/2011 08:28
by Admin
  Wednesday 12th January, 2011
Ken Bradshaw's monster wipeout video
Ken Bradshaw has been riding giant waves for as long as I can remember picking up a copy of one of the American surf mags. And judging by this video it's a good job as otherwise he may not have survived this wipeout and six-wave battering on the inside!
Big Wave 2096
12/01/2011 08:57
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  Tuesday 11th January, 2011
Win a surfing holiday to South Africa
Those generous folks at Errant Surf Holidays are offering you the chance to win a surfing holiday to South Africa for two people, staying at the legendary Jefferies Bay! You just need to answer one simple question so well worth a go...
Miscellaneous 1255
11/01/2011 14:22
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  Friday 7th January, 2011
Harry de Roth Portugal traning video
Joel Gray from Surf Solution has just sent through the latest video from their recent training trip to Portugal. It features 12 year old Harry de Roth from Portmeor, with clips taken from the Under 14s training camp run by Joel.
Miscellaneous 1717
07/01/2011 14:13
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  Tuesday 4th January, 2011
Surfing's first kickflips?
Skating has had a big influence in surfing for years, but according to Santa Cruz's Zoltan Torkos, no one has managed to pull off and land a 'kickflip' before. He could be right as the only videos we can find show people doing the kickflip then eating it straight after.
Media 1172
04/01/2011 12:24
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Team A1Surf Bloggers of 2010
Surfers are notoriously difficult to get hold of for long enough to get them to write a guest blog post. This is especially true of the ones who make their living from surfing, as they have a better than most of us to go surfing!Here’s some of the most popular posts from our guest surf bloggers from the last 12 months…
A1Surf 1477
04/01/2011 10:44
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  Thursday 23rd December, 2010
Surfing GB is the new national governing body for surfing
Surfing GB is the new national governing body for surfing in Great Britain. The decision has been made by the Executive Commitee of the British Surfing Association, after consultation and advice from Insolvency Practitioners.
Industry 3753
23/12/2010 14:47
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A1Surf’s Top Stories of 2010
It’s been another busy year in surfing, with so much going on across the globe. The most notable stories were probably the sad passing of Andy Irons and Kelly Slater winning his tenth world title. In Britain and Ireland it's been another eventful year too, with new big wave spots ridden, some looooong flat spells and some classic sessions for all coasts. Here's the first round-up of what went down on A1Surf.com.
A1Surf 1801
23/12/2010 10:58
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  Wednesday 22nd December, 2010
Evies Video
The latest issue of Carve is out now and features on the cover one bad boy of a tube, being owned by Mitch Corbett. Inside the mag is the full feature, The Chronicles of The Dawn Treaders, which tells of the Errant Surf Exploration team's adventures to a secret destination and the discovery of a new wave called "Evies".
Media 1545
22/12/2010 12:27
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  Tuesday 21st December, 2010
Morocco Longboard coaching video
Morocco has been a popular winter surfing destination for many years for Brit surfers, largely due to its sunshine, warmer waters and loooooong point break waves. Last week saw a group head over there for Errant Surf's Longboarding Coaching week to take advantage of all these things, plus to brush up on their surfing skills.
Media 1055
21/12/2010 08:25
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Al Mennie gets entry into Billabong XXl Big Wave Contest
Al Mennie has had an early Christmas present by finding out he's entered into the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. His entry is due to the mammoth session he had at new break Prowlers at the start of November.
Big Wave 669
21/12/2010 08:09
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  Monday 20th December, 2010
Atlantic Coast Surf Team Lanzarote Video
The Atlantic Coastsurf Team are just back from some winter training in Lanzarote. The team, which won the British Junior team title back in October, headed there to take advantage of some warm waves.
Media 925
20/12/2010 15:08
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  Friday 17th December, 2010
Jeremy Flores wins Pipeline Masters, Parko clinches Triple Crown victory
Jeremy Flores (FRA) 22, won the Billabong Pipe Masters in memory of Andy Irons over Kieren Perrow (AUS), 33, in a come-from-behind victory in firing four-to-six foot (1.5 metre) backdoor barrels, marking his first career ASP World Tour victory.
International Events & Comps 615
17/12/2010 08:35
by Admin
Top UK juniors fly high at the Surf Solutions Aircamp
Surf Solutions AIRCAMP has just completed a successful week of coaching and training in South West Portugal. This was a week with a 100% focus on airs and new school manouevres. Head Coach Joel Gray was joined by top freestyle snowboard coach Ben Kinnear and Wavelength magazine photographer Greg Martin.
Miscellaneous 1114
17/12/2010 08:32
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  Thursday 16th December, 2010
Al Mennie's Surfin Bird video
Al Mennie was having a leisurely SUP in a snow storm recently off Portrush when he noticed a feathered friend wanted to join him on his board. Is this THE Surfin Bird?
Media 714
16/12/2010 14:04
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  Wednesday 15th December, 2010
Mitch Corbett scores Carve cover one year on from coma
Exactly one year today Newquay surfer Mitch Corbett was in a coma. He was stable, but in a serious condition with a potentially life threatening head injury. Even if it didn't kill him no one knew how it would affect his life.
Media 1250
15/12/2010 20:15
by Admin
Corrine Evans: Pitpilot Peaches Shoot
Corinne Evans is not camera-shy, so when she was offered the chance to appear (again!) in Pitpilot magazine she was on it like a car bonnet. Here's Corrine's account of the shoot. Make sure you get your hands on the next issue of Pitpilot and if you see Corrine out and about in Newquay I'm sure she'll sign a copy for you too!
A1Surf 2407
15/12/2010 09:29
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  Friday 10th December, 2010
Ticket To Ride announce surf camps for 2011
Throughout 2011, Ticket to Ride Worldwide Surfing Adventures will be running a series of surf camps in 3 of the world’s premier surfing locations. Cape Town (South Africa), Jeffreys Bay (South Africa) and Santa Teresa (Costa Rica).
Miscellaneous 1254
10/12/2010 08:57
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  Thursday 9th December, 2010
Stokesy River Surfing Animal Videocast
Alan Stokes recently took a trip to Munich in Germany to check out river surfing that takes place day and night. This latest Animal Videocast follows him on his quick surf trip to the city and shows just how surfers can get their kicks despite being miles from the sea.
Media 1334
09/12/2010 15:40
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Cornish Bodyboarders compete in World Flowrider Championships
Three Cornwall-based boardsports enthusiasts have been celebrating after representing the UK for the first time at the World FlowRider® Championships in Singapore. Following on from their success at the European Championships - which were held back in September at Cornwall’s Retallack Resort & Spa - Morwenna Berry, who lives near Watergate Bay, North Cornwall’s Luke Hopper, and Padstow-based taxi driver Andrew Hill were all given an all-expenses paid trip to Singapore’s Wavehouse on Sentosa
International Events & Comps 1390
09/12/2010 14:24
by Admin
SAS Alarmed As Blue Flag Rewrite The Rulebook Allowing Sewage Discharges
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are concerned to learn that Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) is considering rewriting the rulebook to relax regulations on sewage discharges from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs).
Surfers Against Sewage 565
09/12/2010 11:32
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  Wednesday 8th December, 2010
Dark Side of the Lens wins Surfer Poll Award
This week saw the annual Surfer Poll Awards take place on the North Shore of Hawaii and amongst the awards given out to the likes of Kelly Slater, Mickey Smith and Allan Wilson's short film 'Dark Side of the Lens' walked away with the award for Digital Short of the Year!
Media 1218
08/12/2010 08:31
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  Tuesday 7th December, 2010
Date set for 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
The International Surfing Association and Quiksilver have set the date for the world’s most prestigious tournament for under 18 surfers. The 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship will be held from May 21 to 29 at an unconfirmed location on the Peruvian coast.
International Events & Comps 1301
07/12/2010 08:22
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  Monday 6th December, 2010
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards hits peak season
With the peak window of high surf activity in the Northern Hemisphere just starting its annual roll, the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy is already chock full of amazing entries from all around the planet.
Big Wave 663
06/12/2010 11:57
by Admin
  Friday 26th November, 2010
Christmas shopping for surfers made easy
You may already be suffering with Christmas overload already, despite it still only being November, but soon you need to face up to the fact you will need to buy some presents. So to help you out with this we have got some fantastic Christmas gift ideas for surfers...
A1Surf 765
26/11/2010 11:40
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  Thursday 25th November, 2010
Vote for Surf Action today!
Surf Action is an organisation that is using surfing to provide therapy and help with the rehabilitation for military veterans suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Please vote for them today (25/11) to help them receive much needed funds from the Peoples Millions…
Miscellaneous 623
25/11/2010 08:43
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  Monday 22nd November, 2010
Parko wins Reef Hawaiian Pro and leads Triple Crown
After suffering his horrific foot injury earlier this year, Joel Parkinson proved he is well and truly back to his best by winning the Reef Hawaiian Pro and taking the lead in the Triple Crown of Surfing series.
International Events & Comps 606
22/11/2010 12:32
by Admin
Al Mennie and Cotty join big wave legend to tackle giant Portugese surf
After scoring big time off Ireland at new break "Prowlers" recently, it was time for Al Mennie and Cotty to get some more big wave action. Last week they made a last minute dash from Ireland to the Portugese town of Nazare, to tackle huge waves with Garrett Macnamara and some Portugese big wave riders. Here's Al's blog post on what went down...
Big Wave 2424
22/11/2010 12:22
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  Thursday 18th November, 2010
Andy Irons family makes official statement
On November 2, 2010, the world was shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected and tragic passing of Andy Irons (HAW), 32. The following weeks have been filled with reviews and preparations, with ASP working closely with the Irons family.
Miscellaneous 1126
18/11/2010 15:02
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  Wednesday 17th November, 2010
UK Surf Awards Winners
The 7th annual UK Surf Awards in association with UK Pro Surf Tour took place last Sunday (14th November), at Fistral Blu, Fistral Beach in Newquay. Surfers, media and industry professionals alike sat down to a sumptious three course meal before heading downstairs to the beach bar to watch Nick Williams unveil the winners of the 2010 Surf Awards.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1078
17/11/2010 20:25
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A1Surf 'Most Inspirational Surfer' award winner announced
On Sunday the UK Surf Awards took place at Fistral Blu in Newquay. One of the gongs announced was the 'Most Inspirational Surfer' award, which was voted for by A1Surf.com users. And the winner is...
A1Surf 1096
17/11/2010 20:18
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  Tuesday 16th November, 2010
Russell Winter is UK Pro Surf Tour Champion
Russell Winter won the 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour after the Animal Newquay Open, on Fistral Beach last weekend. Russell defeated Gordon Fontaine (France) his nearest rival by 360 points. Despite Russell being eliminated early in the Animal Newquay Open, Gordon had to place either first or second to take the title. He eventually ended up going out in his quarter final heat.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1085
16/11/2010 10:30
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  Monday 15th November, 2010
Surfers warn water industry that pride comes before a fall
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) warn the water industry there’s more to be concerned about than celebrate. Today Defra will release the 2010 bathing season results for the UK and both water companies and Government agencies will be quick to boast about an increase in beaches attaining the guideline standards.
Surfers Against Sewage 694
15/11/2010 20:04
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Animal Newquay Open crowns Reubin Pierce and Tassy Swallow winners
The weekend's Animal Open Surf Contest saw two new champions, some great weather and perfect conditions for the finals. Reubin Pearce, from South Africa and local lady Tassy Swallow showed stunning form in 3 to 4 ft conditions to take the top spots on the podium at one of the year’s most prestigious contests.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1055
15/11/2010 19:50
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  Sunday 14th November, 2010
Stuart Campbell wins Pro Junior at Animal Newquay Open
Day one of the Animal Newquay Open began at Towan beach on Saturday morning then moved to Fistral beach in the afternoon, where they found some great conditions for the competition. The final round of the UK Pro Surf Tour started with the Under 16 Boys and Pro Junior heats in 3ft- 4ft waves, which allowed the surfers to perform some big radical turns.
UK Pro Surf Tour 893
14/11/2010 17:35
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  Friday 12th November, 2010
UK Pro Surf Awards this weekend
With the UK Pro Surf Tour culminating this weekend at the Animal Newquay Open 2010, tensions are running high to see who will be crowned Men & Women’s Open Champion as well as the Pro Junior divisions.
UK Pro Surf Tour 744
12/11/2010 19:29
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  Thursday 11th November, 2010
Boogie For Boobies Fundraiser
This Friday (12 November) sees the 'Boogie For Boobies' event take place at the Old Grammar School in Truro. It's raising money for Breast Cancer Care, so girls (and boys) head down there if you're in the area...
UK Events & Comps 992
11/11/2010 16:06
by Admin
Top UK surfers battle this weekend for the Animal Newquay Open
UPDATE (11/11): Current weather predictions show a 10 foot swell pushing in for Saturday 13th November, which could see the first day of the competition moving to Newquay’s Towan Beach and the final being held at the world famous Fistral Beach on Sunday.
UK Pro Surf Tour 795
11/11/2010 09:39
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  Wednesday 10th November, 2010
Al Mennie talks Prowlers
Adding to the story that's going crazy following on from Monday, I caught up briefly with Al Mennie earlier today. Here's his story on what went down...
Big Wave 1186
10/11/2010 13:51
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Video footage of Ireland's Prowlers
As is probably expected, there is now a fairly big media furore when a new big wave is found and surfed...especially when it's this big! Check out this video from RTE News, showing 'Prowlers' in action...
Big Wave 2066
10/11/2010 10:17
by Admin
Kelly Slater joins lineup for the Jay at Mavericks Big Wave Invitational
The HMB Surf Group Inc., which consists of a group of Maverick’s competitors, community members, long-time event coordinators and sponsors, today announced the official competitor lineup for the inaugural "The Jay at Maverick's Big Wave Invitational.” The 24 invitees consist of surfers from all over California – including several locals – as well as Hawaii, Florida and other parts of the world.
Big Wave 1290
10/11/2010 08:24
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  Tuesday 9th November, 2010
New Irish big wave spot surfed
Yesterday saw a huge swell hit the Irish west coast. This combined with the perfect winds to create some 40ft plus waves. A team of surfers, including Richie Fitzgerald, Al Mennie and Andrew Cotton, came together to tackle a new spot they've been watching for a while - Prowlers.
Big Wave 1628
09/11/2010 10:41
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  Monday 8th November, 2010
Win an Animal Wetsuit – Animal Newquay Open this weekend
To celebrate this weekend’s Animal Newquay Open, the last event of the 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour, we are giving you the chance to win a lovely new Animal wetsuit of your choice!
UK Events & Comps 1318
08/11/2010 17:18
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Elusive Welsh Open supports Movember
The Elusive Welsh Open will take place at Rest Bay, Porthcawl on Saturday 20 November and will be supporting “Movember” the Prostate Cancer Charity.
UK Events & Comps 588
08/11/2010 16:26
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Win an Indo Board
We’ve got an Indo Board worth £95 to give away. It’s perfect for improving your balance, exercising your core muscles and generally having fun on. For your chance to win this fantastic Indo Board, simply make a purchase in our A1Surf Shop between now and the end of November...
A1Surf 700
08/11/2010 14:11
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  Sunday 7th November, 2010
Slater wins tenth world title and Rip Curl Search Puerto Rico
Kelly Slater (Coco Beach, Forida, USA) completed a magic day of surfing, winning a record 10th ASP World Title as well as his fourth ASP World Tour event of the season taking out the Rip Curl Pro Search
in Puerto Rico.
International Events & Comps 578
07/11/2010 19:32
by Admin
  Friday 5th November, 2010
Cotty's knee meet Hurricane Igor
After his second ACL knee operation, Andrew Cotton's surgeon told him not to surf for at least 9 months, but when Hurricane Igor hit earlier this autumn he just HAD to try a few.
Media 1056
05/11/2010 16:14
by Admin
Corinne's Blog: Women's Surfing today
Corinne Evans is one if the UK's top professional female surfers. She also models (for Fox and Nalu Beads, plus others) and has also just started on an Open University course, so has a pretty full-on life! Here's Corinne's latest blog for A1Surf.com, where she talks about women's surfing and the projects she's currently involved with...
A1Surf 2082
05/11/2010 09:32
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  Thursday 4th November, 2010
Retro Board Challenge puts the fun into surf comps yet again
Despite a freak storm that hit the contest site before the comp started, this year’s Retro Board Challenge was another huge success.
A1Surf 1554
04/11/2010 15:55
by Admin
  Wednesday 3rd November, 2010
World Tour marks Andy Irons passing
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), Rip Curl and surfers unanimously decided to cancel competition at the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico today out of respect for yesterday’s unexpected passing of surfing icon and current ASP World Tour competitor Andy Irons (HAW), 32.
International Events & Comps 755
03/11/2010 20:13
by Admin
Tickets for UK Surf Awards on sale
Tickets for the UK Surf Awards, the most prestigious awards for the British surfing community, are now on sale. The Awards take take place on Sunday 14th November in Newquay, right after the final event of the UK Pro Surf Tour - The Animal Newquay Open.
UK Pro Surf Tour 685
03/11/2010 13:41
by Admin
Free Oxbow Download: Watermen Experience
You can now download the full version of Oxbow's new film - Watermen Experience - for free. The film features 5 watermen - Kai Lenny, Duane De Soto, Levi Silver, Jason Polokaw and Laird Hamilton - and follows their 5 lives and 5 ways to ride.
Media 1445
03/11/2010 12:01
by Admin
Surf Action needs your vote
Surf Action is delighted to have been selected as a finalist for the Big Lottery People's Millions awards for 2010. But they need the help of the British surfing community to secure vital funding...
Miscellaneous 640
03/11/2010 11:23
by Admin
  Tuesday 2nd November, 2010
Andy Irons Passes Away
Some really sad news just broke on the web tonight, that Andy Irons has passed away. Here's the scarce bit of information from Surfer Magazine's blog...
Miscellaneous 1327
02/11/2010 22:02
by Admin
The Errant Grom club is BACK!
Dedicated to the development of surfing, Errant is rekindling its grom surf club.
Just in case you didn’t know, I’ll clear it up now; “grom” is a surfer’s term for young surfer. Since our amazingly successful Errant grom/youth exchange to Lanzarote in 2007, and our 2008 trip to Spain, the club is back!
Miscellaneous 1021
02/11/2010 13:43
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  Monday 1st November, 2010
Stephanie Gilmore claims fourth ASP World title
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 22, has claimed her fourth, consecutive ASP Women’s World Title, making history at the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Search Puerto Rico.
International Events & Comps 524
01/11/2010 15:17
by Admin
Big showdown set for Animal Women's Open
The Animal Newquay Open, the final of this year’s UK Pro Surf Tour will once again be returning to Fistral Beach on the 13th and 14th November. The competition is the last event of the year on the female circuit and will set the crown for the Women’s 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour Champion.
UK Pro Surf Tour 603
01/11/2010 14:44
by Admin
Atlantic Coastsurf Team take British Junior Team title
A very young, but experienced team, aged between 12-16, competed at Croyde Beach this weekend. They battling against 10 other teams from across the UK to win the British Junior Team title. Tony Good reports...
UK Events & Comps 818
01/11/2010 14:32
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  Friday 29th October, 2010
Project "Barry Island" Video blog Part 2
The Errant Exploration Team have been holed up somewhere far north on the secret "Barry Island" for three weeks now. Their there for around two months and hoping to score some of the best waves the British Isles have to offer.
Miscellaneous 986
29/10/2010 19:41
by Admin
Retro Board Challenge is ON!
We've ummma and aaaahd for a day but have decided to call our Retro Board Challenge competition ON for tomorrow (Saturday 30 October). Registration is at 9am sharp for all competitors, who will be wearing fancy dress and have to surf on retro surfboards.
A1Surf 696
29/10/2010 10:13
by Admin
Xavier Rudd and Ben Howard play Bournemouth
Best-selling Australian singer-songwriter, Xavier Rudd, is continuing his World Tour in support of his new album, Koonyum Sun. On this leg of the Tour there will only be 3 UK dates, including the Bournemouth International Centre.
Miscellaneous 1348
29/10/2010 08:20
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  Tuesday 26th October, 2010
Mentawais Earthquake and Tsunami aid appeal launched
Around 10pm local time yesterday (Monday 25 October) an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale occurred just south of the Mentawai Islands, sending a three meter Tsunami through parts of the island chain.
Environmental 921
26/10/2010 21:24
by Admin
Interclubs looks set to run in classic conditions!
The Tiki National Interclubs Surfing Championships is certain to run this weekend, with the long range forecast showing a vigorous low pressure system pumping heavy swell into the Atlantic facing beaches from Thursday through to Monday.
UK Events & Comps 596
26/10/2010 08:41
by Admin
  Monday 25th October, 2010
Russ Winter wins North East Open at Xperience 10
Russell Winter wins this year’s North East Open at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth. Newquay based former World Championship Tour surfer dominated the final with big powerful turns as he excelled in the Tynemouth surf conditions.
UK Pro Surf Tour 740
25/10/2010 20:34
by Admin
  Thursday 21st October, 2010
BUCS Surf Championships report and results
Last weekend saw the annual pilgrimage of students heading down to Newquay from all corners of the British Isles to take part in the Student Surf Championships sanctioned by BUCS and supported by Ticket to Ride Worldwide Surfing Adventures, Kukri and Red Bull.
UK Events & Comps 1268
21/10/2010 13:35
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  Wednesday 20th October, 2010
Entity video - Al Mennie surfing The General
Another email from Al Mennie and another great clip of some quality Irish waves. This time it's him on something smaller than Aileens, but still looks like a whole load of fun!
Miscellaneous 1085
20/10/2010 20:36
by Admin
Jesus Longboard Classic report
The weekend of October 16-17th saw the running of the fourth, increasingly popular Jesus Longboard Classic at Polzeath beach in North Cornwall. The event which originated as an off shoot to one of the longest running contests in the UK, the Jesus Surf Classic, was designed specifically to give the UK’s longboarders their own recognition within the Jesus Surf Series.
UK Events & Comps 1287
20/10/2010 20:11
by Admin
British Team on parade and ready to compete at ISA World Surfing Games
Yesterday saw the huge opening parade and ceremony in Lima, Peru for the start of the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games. Team Great Britain joined the other 350 competitors from 34 nations outside Lima's Presidential Palace.
International Events & Comps 699
20/10/2010 09:18
by Admin
  Monday 18th October, 2010
Vote UK’s ‘Most Inspirational Surfer’
Get involved with this year’s UK Pro Surf Tour Awards by voting for the ‘Most Inspirational Surfer’ category…and you could win loads of Animal clothing and sunglasses!
A1Surf 4196
18/10/2010 20:44
by Admin
Canvey Island holds Paddle For Life fundraiser
Surfing. Not something you’d necessarily associate with Essex and the Thames Estuary, but on Sunday 19th September a group of 10 surfers entered the water at Thorney Bay, Canvey Island.
Miscellaneous 751
18/10/2010 15:12
by Admin
Morocco bound for longboard coaching week
Following on from the success of the longboard coaching weekends in Newquay. Errant will be heading out to the reeling right hand point breaks of Morocco on the 8th December for one week. The week is perfect for surfers on longboards looking for some intermediate to advanced surf coaching.
Miscellaneous 820
18/10/2010 13:41
by Admin
A1Surf & Wittering Surf Shop Retro Board Challenge
The A1Surf.com Retro Board Challenge in association with Wittering Surf Shop is back for another year on Saturday 30th October at East Wittering.
A1Surf 1428
18/10/2010 08:21
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  Friday 15th October, 2010
In between highs: Irish big wave surfing video
Al Mennie's email just read: "Hi David. I hope you are well. Can you run this for me?". Even before I clicked on the link to the video I knew it would be a good one that needed little explanation, as the waves (and surfing) do the talking...
Big Wave 1542
15/10/2010 18:34
by Admin
Harry de Roth video
Harry de Roth is one of the UK's brightest groms and a talent for the future. At the age of 12 he's already won tons of events, including Quiksilver King Of The Groms and Cornish Schools titles. Here's a video of some of his training sessions, which clearly show he's one to watch...
Media 1502
15/10/2010 14:21
by Admin
British Junior Team announced
With the completion of the 4th and final ranking contest, the British Junior Surf Team for the World Junior Championships in Peru 2011 can now be confirmed.
Miscellaneous 674
15/10/2010 13:55
by Admin
  Thursday 14th October, 2010
Paddle4Relief help produce 'Code of Conduct'
Arugam Bay Surf Club with the support of Paddle4relief have produced a Code of Conduct for all surfers visiting Arugam Bay. The members of the club, the local surfers, recognise the importance of highlighting the need for safety in the water.
Miscellaneous 953
14/10/2010 17:27
by Admin
Kelly Slater wins Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Kelly Slater (USA), 38, former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1, has collected his 44th elite tour victory, besting current ASP World No. 2, Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, to take out the Rip Curl Pro Portugal in glassy three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) waves at Supertubos.
International Events & Comps 655
14/10/2010 17:19
by Admin
Mullaghmore Big Wave Video
Earlier this month when the west coast of England was pumping, Ireland inevitably was doing the same. Spots up and down the coast were firing and the local crews were joined by a few Brits looking to score..
Big Wave 761
14/10/2010 09:16
by Admin
  Wednesday 13th October, 2010
UK Pro Surf Tour North East event
The next leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour is set to be the North East Open being held on the weekend of the 23rd to 24th October at Longsand Beach, Tynemouth. This will be the fifth leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour 2010.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1593
13/10/2010 16:57
by Admin
Tassy's Tales - Champion!
Tassy Swallow has been quiet on the blogging front recently, but super busy on the surfing front, especially when it comes to nailing contest wins! Here's loads of news from Tassy, including her experiences at last weekend's British Schools contest, clinching the UK Pro Surf Tour junior title and her plans for the next few months...
A1Surf 1762
13/10/2010 14:44
by Admin
Jesus Longboard Classic heads to Polzeath this weekend
With great hospitality on offer courtesy of the ‘Tubestation’, a strong field of entrants and good weather forecast, this weekend's 4th Jesus Longboard Classic in Polzeath, North Cornwall, looks all set to be a great contest weekend.
UK Events & Comps 931
13/10/2010 13:38
by Admin
  Monday 11th October, 2010
Animal Newquay Open 2010 ready to crown champions again
Animal are proud to announce sponsorship of the final round of the Uk Pro Surf Tour.
Animal will be hosting the longest running event on the UK Pro Surf Tour, the Newquay Open on the weekend of the 13th and 14th November 2010. Held at the home of surfing, Fistral Beach, Cornwall, The Animal Newquay Open is set to crown the 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour Champion.
UK Pro Surf Tour 636
11/10/2010 20:34
by Admin
First Surf 4 Freedom Disabled Surf Event
This month saw the launch of an exciting new disabled surf event roll into action on the Loop Flow Rider at the Retallack Resort & Spa. On Sunday October 3 the Retallack Resort & Spa, at Winnards Perch, played host to the first ever ‘Surf 4 Freedom’ disabled surf event; giving over 30 participants the chance to have a go at surfing on the Loop Flow Rider surf simulator.
UK Events & Comps 1300
11/10/2010 20:26
by Admin
Errant Exploration Team Video Blog: Project Barry Island
The newly formed Errant Exploration Team have packed up their boards and jetskis and headed off to the secret 'Barry Island' to spend two months searching for the best waves. Here's their first video blog...
Miscellaneous 854
11/10/2010 19:38
by Admin
Tynemouth Surf Film Festival
This weekend (Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October) sees the Tynemouth Surf Festival take place, an event with nine surf movies being screened for your viewing pleasure.
UK Events & Comps 892
11/10/2010 14:23
by Admin
  Friday 8th October, 2010
Help save the Brighton Level Skate development
We've received some information about plans to prevent the proposed development at Brighton's legendary 'Level'. Please have a read and sign the online petition as well...
Miscellaneous 1422
08/10/2010 13:29
by Admin
Open event at Falmouth Marine School
Falmouth Marine School with be throwing open its doors on Thursday 21st October, to give prospective students of all ages the chance to explore the College.
UK Events & Comps 1249
08/10/2010 13:13
by Admin
  Wednesday 6th October, 2010
Newquay backwash surfing and bodyboarding video
Yesterday some some big old swell hitting the west coasts of Ireland and England, with reports coming back of double and triple overhead stuff. Most people headed to their favourite secret spots, including the Newquay locals who headed into the Bay...
Miscellaneous 1238
06/10/2010 16:51
by Admin
  Tuesday 5th October, 2010
Simon Anderson interview
Simon Anderson is a legend in the surfing world, not only because he invented the Thruster design of surfboards, but also for the huge influence he has had on the industry through his board shaping. Pam Newman, who was in France last week for the Quiksilver Pro and some waves, caught up with Simon for this exclusive interview.
Interviews 1020
05/10/2010 10:32
by Admin
British Bodyboard Club crowns a new National Champion and Tour winner in epic conditions
British Bodyboard Club crowns a new National Champion and Tour winner in epic conditions
October 2nd 2010 will go down as one of the greatest day’s competition in British Bodyboarding history. The forecast for days had been good; the reality on the morning of the Nationals competition and the fourth and final round of the Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Tour was simply epic.
UK Events & Comps 1453
05/10/2010 10:18
by Admin
Cornwall plays host to the cream of Europe’s top longboarders
The three star-rated event, part sponsored by Extreme academy, Hendra Holiday Park , Flowrider at Retallack as well as Skinners Fine Cornish Ales to name but a few, attracted some of the biggest names in the sport and was an absolute surfing show for spectators.
UK Events & Comps 1041
05/10/2010 08:41
by Admin
  Monday 4th October, 2010
British Schools Championships this weekend
This weekend sees the largest gathering of Junior surfers in the U.K. Woolacombe will again will play host to this event with over 200 of the best junior surfers in the country competing for the title.
UK Events & Comps 646
04/10/2010 11:36
by Admin
Mick Fanning wins Quiksilver Pro France
Mick Fanning (AUS), 29, reigning ASP World Champion, claimed his second, consecutive Quiksilver Pro France today, defeating fellow finalist, former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1, Kelly Slater (USA), 38, in pumping six-to-eight foot (2.5 metre) barrels at Les Culs Nus Beach.
International Events & Comps 453
04/10/2010 10:20
by Admin
  Friday 1st October, 2010
Oakley XPY Pro Junior Video
The Oakley XPY Pro Junior comp went down recently at Fistral and saw some of the UK's best juniors going at it in fun waves.
Media 686
01/10/2010 16:12
by Admin
  Wednesday 29th September, 2010
Local memorial and charity paddle crowned a success
With great weather conditions and outstanding community spirit the Paddle for Life Event was a resounding success on Thursday 23rd September down on Newquay Harbour.
Miscellaneous 604
29/09/2010 08:32
by Admin
  Tuesday 28th September, 2010
Want to surf better? Try an 'Improver Weekend'
Ever feel you could be surfing better? Hit a plateau and not sure how to push yourself to that next level? Errant Surf Holidays and Travel are offering lessons aimed at those who already surf, but want to improve.
Miscellaneous 587
28/09/2010 14:35
by Admin
UKPro Surf Tour Fraserburgh Comp Results
Last weekend saw the UKPro Surf Tour head way north to Fraserburgh in Scotland for the latest stop of this season. Some great waves saw some equally great action in the water go down.
UK Pro Surf Tour 845
28/09/2010 11:11
by Admin
  Monday 27th September, 2010
Europe's best longboarders host a fundraiser in memory of Newquay toddler Joe Way
Get to see the pro's on the Flow Rider whilst being entertained by live music with local beer and and a prize's including mountain bike, street snake boards, Skinners Ale and more.
UK Events & Comps 701
27/09/2010 16:04
by Admin
Get coached by Russell Winter: your last chance this year
The final Russell Winter Coaching Weekend of the year will take place in Newquay on October 9/10. Russell Winter Surf Coaching weekends are aimed at people who can already surf, but are looking to improve by coaching from the best UK surfer ever.
Miscellaneous 970
27/09/2010 13:45
by Admin
British Team for World Surfing Games in Peru announced
The team that will be flying the British flag at the World Surfing Games in Peru has been selected. The International Surfing Association’s World Surfing Games will be held north of Lima at Punta Hermosa from the from the 20th -27th Oct. More than 350 competitors from 35 nations will be entering and Britain will be hoping to repeat the ninth place finish in California 2006.
Industry 1074
27/09/2010 12:59
by Admin
  Friday 24th September, 2010
Jesus Longboard Classic entries open
With just under a month to go before the 4th Jesus Longboard Classic in Polzeath, North Cornwall, expectations are high after the success of the last three years. With the event gaining in popularity (Over 80 entries last year), it is hoped this year’s event will be the best yet.
UK Events & Comps 639
24/09/2010 10:58
by Admin
  Thursday 23rd September, 2010
European longboard tour debuts at Watergate Bay
The Extreme Academy will welcome Europe’s best longboard surfers next weekend (2 & 3 October) as a new event comes to Watergate Bay. The Cornish beach will host a leg of the European Tour of Longboard (ETL) - the first time a stage of the four year old tournament has been held in the UK.
UK Events & Comps 1282
23/09/2010 15:06
by Admin
  Wednesday 22nd September, 2010
Fistral boat wipeout video
OK so our lineups are getting crowded more by the year and on most days you'll see other watercraft joining surfers, including kayaks, waveskis and SUPS...but what about a catamaran yacht?!
Miscellaneous 1538
22/09/2010 19:48
by Admin
  Tuesday 21st September, 2010
Gary Stringer and Jack from REEF performing live in Bournemouth
This is your chance to see Gary Stringer and Jack Bessant from the band Reef perform acoustically in an intimate venue in Bournemouth. The duo will play tracks from the new StringerBessant album, released this summer.
UK Events & Comps 1168
21/09/2010 14:41
by Admin
Team Errant score in pumping North East mission
The Errant Exploration team headed up to some unnamed locations in the North East of England last weekend one their first of their autumn and winter missions. The aim of their mission is to score pumping, cold and uncrowded waves. And as this video shows it was mission complete...
Big Wave 938
21/09/2010 08:15
by Admin
  Monday 20th September, 2010
Fraserburgh UK Professional Surfing Festival 2010
The UK Professional Surf Tour is coming to Fraserburgh beach this weekend for Round 4 of the UK Professional Surf Tour. The best professional surfers in the UK will attend to showcase their talents and compete to win the UK Professional Surfing Title.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1694
20/09/2010 17:10
by Admin
Oakley XPY Pro Junior report and results
Last weekend, Fistral beach came alive with some of the best Junior surfing seen in recent years, a sure sign that the future of British surfing is in good hands! With good weather, fun 2-3ft waves all weekend, the perfect platform was set for all surfers to perform at the Oakley XPY Pro Junior event.
UK Events & Comps 990
20/09/2010 16:37
by Admin
Money-off clothing, wetsuits, sandals and deck grip with our Endless Summer sale!
We’ve now said “goodbye” to summer and “hello” to autumn (and its lovely hurricane swells!), but it’s always summer somewhere in the world so we’ve created a sale so you can grab a bargain. And even is you’re not going to see much of the sun over the next few months then why not grab something now much cheaper ready for next year?
A1Surf 577
20/09/2010 13:29
by Admin
Surf Relief UK take on Cross Channel Charity paddle
Five hardy surfers are raising funds for Surf Relief UK, one of the country’s leading surfing charities by paddling surfboards across the English Channel. Weather permitting the first attempt will be made on Monday 27th September.
UK Events & Comps 1464
20/09/2010 08:42
by Admin
Kelly Slater wins Hurley Pro: Video highlights of the final
Kelly Slater (USA), 38, past nine-time ASP World Champion, has taken out the 2010 Hurley Pro at Trestles in flawless six-foot (2 metre) waves over lethal Australian Bede Durbidge (AUS), 27. Event No. 6 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Hurley Pro at Trestles culminated in stunning fashion with the iconic Floridian collecting an unprecedented 43rd elite tour victory.
International Events & Comps 645
20/09/2010 08:23
by Admin
  Friday 17th September, 2010
2010 National Interclubs is ON!
Croyde Surf Club will again be hosting the National Interclubs Surfing Champs this Autumn. Headline sponsors Tiki have put up a prize pot of £750 worth of goodies and with prizes from Surfplugs and Indoboard the event looks to be well supported.
UK Events & Comps 586
17/09/2010 16:19
by Admin
Countdown to the Auto-Sleepers British Nationals begins
The countdown to the culmination of the Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Tour is well underway, with the final event on the 4 competition tour (the British Nationals) looming large on the horizon.
UK Events & Comps 502
17/09/2010 15:41
by Admin
Double whammy for Scottish bathing waters
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are frustrated with yet another year’s shocking bathing water results for Scotland. During the course of the 2010 Scottish bathing season 13 beaches recorded single sample failures with 4 beaches failing outright to reach bathing water standards that are 34 years old and that will soon be superseded by more stringent standards.
Surfers Against Sewage 625
17/09/2010 15:37
by Admin
  Thursday 16th September, 2010
Europe’s first surfing museum gets the go ahead in North Devon
Work can officially begin to create the UK’s first surfing museum following confirmation that a
£250,000 funding package and building has been secured.
The Museum of British Surfing, the national registered charity, will be based in Braunton, North
Devon and will open by next summer.
Industry 797
16/09/2010 08:40
by Admin
Team Joe get ready to Paddle
With little over a week to go, team Joe are getting ready for the memorial ‘Paddle for Life’ event taking place on Newquay harbour on the 23rd September. Promising to be bigger and better than last year; with over 150 paddlers of all ages registered to raise money for 20 charities.
UK Events & Comps 604
16/09/2010 08:23
by Admin
  Wednesday 15th September, 2010
Oakley XPY Pro Junior Contest all set to go for this weekend
All preperations are set for this weekend’s Oakley XPY Pro Junior at North Fistral Beach. The XPY Bus is all set to go, a top-notch judging panel, good weather and fun surfing conditions, its going to be a great weekend!
UK Events & Comps 1042
15/09/2010 10:00
by Admin
  Tuesday 14th September, 2010
Surfer dies at Perranporth
A really sad story that's come to light today about a surfer who died last night in the sea at Perranporth. Here's the story from the BBC's website...
Miscellaneous 2583
14/09/2010 09:52
by Admin
  Monday 13th September, 2010
Sign up for a NARS Beach Lifeguard course
On the 18th of October 2010, Errant Surf Travel & Instruction will be running another NARS Beach Lifeguard course in Newquay, Cornwall.
Miscellaneous 1082
13/09/2010 14:34
by Admin
Double win for Gabi Rowe at Jesus Surf Classic
The 18th running of the ‘Jesus Surf Classic’, was held over the weekend of 11th and 12th September in some great early autumn sunshine with onshore but fun waves. Croyde bay once again was the venue for this long running and very successful event organised by Christian Surfers UK. Despite there being three others key surf events taking place this weekend, the organisers of the ‘Jesus’ were really pleased with over 100 competitors.
UK Events & Comps 1313
13/09/2010 13:41
by Admin
Ground Swell's inaugural Charity Ball goes off!
The British surfing community was out in force on Friday the 10th of September for the inaugural Ground Swell Charity Ball, at the Atlantic Hotel Newquay. The Ground Swell community interest company (cic) arranged a glamorous sit down black tie event to promote and support their mission of forwarding British surfing from a young age.
Groundswell 758
13/09/2010 13:29
by Admin
Waves and sun for first ever Welsh Bodyboarding weekend
Rob Barber’s Bodyboarding School enjoyed sun and 2-3ft waves at the beautiful Llangennith Beach on the Gower Peninsula this weekend. The surf was stroked with cross-shore winds and allowed the pupils good conditions to help develop their skills on the bodyboard.
Miscellaneous 1185
13/09/2010 13:21
by Admin
  Friday 10th September, 2010
Vote for Oli Adams on Innersection.tv
Oli Adams is hoping to win a slot in the next Taylor Steele DVD by getting votes for a film about him that's on Innersection.tv. The film was made by Timmy Boydell, of TR7 Productions, and shows Oli ripping up some cold, UK waves. He's up against some of the world's best freesurfers so we need you to help show what UK waves and surfers can offer...
Media 886
10/09/2010 08:51
by Admin
  Thursday 9th September, 2010
Errant Exploration Team for "Barry Island" project announced
Errant in association with Quiver surfboards have gathered some of the UK’s top surfers to build a long awaited “exploration team” which will travel the globe in search of slabs and tow waves in some of the world’s most remote corners.
Miscellaneous 1132
09/09/2010 08:59
by Admin
Quiksilver British Nationals report and results
Twenty-five year old goofy-footer Johnny Fryer put on a dazzling display of surfing at Newquay's Fistral Beach last weekend to claim his maiden British title.
UK Events & Comps 811
09/09/2010 08:47
by Admin
  Wednesday 8th September, 2010
Jack Clinton Interview
Jack Clinton is the founder of the hugely successful Oakley XPY Pro Junior competition that returns to Fistral in a couple of weeks. We caught up with Jack this week to find out more about the comp, his views on the state of junior surfing in the UK, plus his advice for groms.
Interviews 1987
08/09/2010 20:55
by Admin
Fistral video: September sessions video
Last weekend the south west got it's first taste of some decent autumn waves with the remnants of Hurricane Danielle throwing up some quality swell.
Media 753
08/09/2010 08:52
by Admin
  Monday 6th September, 2010
Jesus Surf Classic gears up for this weekend
With a good swell prediction, the 18th running of the Jesus Surf Classic at Croyde looks like being another top class event this weekend.
UK Events & Comps 658
06/09/2010 08:37
by Admin
  Wednesday 1st September, 2010
The Complete Guide To Surf Fitness Book Review
Whether you're a beginner, 'weekend warrior', more frequent surfer or even a pro, it's a fact that the fitter you are for surf the more waves you're likely to catch, the better you will surf and the more fun you will have. This excellent book by Lee Stanbury offers excellent advice on all aspects of surf fitness in a really simple, readable way...
Media 1935
01/09/2010 08:24
by Admin
  Tuesday 31st August, 2010
SAS celebrate as Blue Flag commits to sewage warning system
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are celebrating this bank holiday Monday as Keep Britain Tidy commit to warning systems informing the public after sewage discharges on Blue Flag beaches.
Surfers Against Sewage 633
31/08/2010 10:02
by Admin
  Friday 27th August, 2010
Greenaway Pro 2010 Videos
Last weekend saw the 2010 Greenaway Pro take place in St Ives and according to reports I've heard it went off. The event is a now annual fundraiser, held in honour of local surfer Tom Greenaway.
UK Events & Comps 827
27/08/2010 09:37
by Admin
Cornwall hosts European Flowriding Championships
Extreme sports champions from across the continent are heading to Cornwall next weekend (4-5th September) to compete in the European Flowriding Championships at Retallack Resort’s Loop complex, near Newquay. Boardriders and bodyboarders from Sweden, Holland and Germany will be among those battling it out on the artificial standing wave to win an all expenses paid trip to Singapore this autumn for the World FlowRider Championships.
UK Events & Comps 1381
27/08/2010 08:39
by Admin
  Thursday 26th August, 2010
Vans Rata Plus shoes review
Vans are more well known for their traditional 'skate shoes', yet they also produce lots of casual shoes too. I was lucky enough to try out a pair of Vans Rata Plus shoes and can make the claim that they are without doubt one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn!
Equipment 1714
26/08/2010 09:36
by Admin
  Tuesday 24th August, 2010
SAS Motivocean Beach Tour heads to Brighton and beyond
As part of the SAS Motivocean Beach Clean Tour, the Brighton beach clean takes place this Saturday (28th August) and the local crew want you to join them in collecting as much beach litter as possible.
Surfers Against Sewage 757
24/08/2010 20:23
by Admin
Quiksilver British Surf Championships this weekend
Quiksilver are proud to present the Quiksilver British Surf Championships this year at Fistral Beach, Newquay. The event will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th August 2010 where the best surfers across Britain including Russell Winter (former European champion), Alan Stokes (UK Tour Champion), Toby Donachie (former British champion) and current British junior champ Luke Dillon, will be competing to win titles in the British Men’s Open.
UK Events & Comps 1490
24/08/2010 20:01
by Admin
Nike 6.0 Picture This surf comp
Nike 6.0 “Picture This” is not your regular surf comp, the winner is not the person who gets the most points on a wave or in a heat but the rider who gets the best shot during the session.
UK Events & Comps 1267
24/08/2010 19:57
by Admin
One week to go until the SAS Invinci-Ball
Come and celebrate the ongoing success of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) on
Friday, 3rd September as the legendary SAS Ball makes it’s much anticipated comeback!
Surfers Against Sewage 567
24/08/2010 19:49
by Admin
  Monday 23rd August, 2010
Tom Hits Scottish Waves
Newquay’s British surf champion, Tom Butler, has braved the most challenging wave in Fargo, northern Scotland. Last month, Quiver Surfboards, (Toms Sponsor’s) supported Tom and his team’s trip to Scotland in the hope that he would crack a particular coast line that is famous amongst the surfing community, in particular in northern Scotland for producing perfect, big, heavy, powerful and intense waves.
Miscellaneous 1464
23/08/2010 08:42
by Admin
Free UK premieres for Oxbow Waterman Experience film
This week the sensational film from Oxbow, The Watermen Experience, is coming to the UK and you can attend any of the premieres for free!
Media 797
23/08/2010 08:19
by Admin
  Thursday 19th August, 2010
Rochelle Ballard interview and signed DVD competition
Former pro-surfer turned Yoga teacher Rochelle Ballard has just released a DVD called 'Surf into Yoga', which shows you how you can use it to improve your surfing. We caught up with recently to have a chat about this and also her surfing. You can win a signed copy of this DVD below as well...
Interviews 1605
19/08/2010 10:19
by Admin
Oakley XPY Pro Junior just weeks away
Britain's top junior surfers are gearing up for the Oakley XPY Pro Junior event, which takes place at Fistral on the 18th and 19th September. It's the biggest junior surfing event in the UK and features a prize purse of £3,250.
UK Events & Comps 841
19/08/2010 08:22
by Admin
  Wednesday 18th August, 2010
Relentless Short Stories: Mickey Smith - Dark Side of the Lens
Having hooked up with Relentless for two previous movies - Powers of Three and Lives of the Artists - surf photographer Mickey Smith has now produced this awesome short story film.
Media 1390
18/08/2010 08:27
by Admin
Two weeks to go until SAS Invinci-Ball
The SAS Invinci-Ball is just two weeks away now and things are shaping up for a fantastic evening. After a 4 year absence, the Ball, thanks to overwhelming public demand, returns to celebrate the work of Surfers Against Sewage and thank all its members and campaigners.
Surfers Against Sewage 656
18/08/2010 08:12
by Admin
  Tuesday 17th August, 2010
Nicole Scherzinger teaches Lewis Hamilton to SUP
OK so the 'SUP versus No-SUP' debate has been raging for a while now, but we've found some photographic evidence that might have a few of you reaching for your paddles...
Miscellaneous 2203
17/08/2010 16:09
by Admin
Stokesy's 'Watch Me' Film
The talented Mr Stokes is back with another film, this time offering a fascinating and really watchable concept - strap a video camera to your arm and film yourself going on a surf trip to Central America.
Miscellaneous 765
17/08/2010 09:21
by Admin
  Monday 16th August, 2010
Pro surfers select top 25 UK & Ireland surf spots
Two British surf companies have teamed up to produce a guide to the best surf breaks in the UK and Ireland.Northcore Europe, who make surfboards and accessories, partnered with action sports publisher Wavefinder to publish a brand new surf guide - Top 25 UK & Ireland Surf Spots - which is available now.
Industry 1115
16/08/2010 14:28
by Admin
Boardmasters 2010 WQS Final video
Having been enjoying the pleasures of what France has to offer for the past few weeks, the whole Boardmasters thing passed me by this year. From what I understand it was another memorable one, and in between all of the razzmatazz, the WQS comp went down.
UK Events & Comps 739
16/08/2010 14:19
by Admin
Join Skindog's Surf Camp this Bank Holiday
Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay will host the Official SKINDOG British Nationals Surf Camp for family’s and couples who surf, in association with Oxbow and Relentless Adrenaline Activities, from the Friday 27th to Tuesday 31st August.
Miscellaneous 1170
16/08/2010 13:55
by Admin
Finisterre and SAS collaborate with new POW clothing range
Finisterre, the St Agnes based clothing company, has announced a new range of clothing to help celebrate Surfers Against Sewage's 20 year fight to protect our waves...
Environmental 1354
16/08/2010 12:35
by Admin
  Wednesday 28th July, 2010
18th running of the Jesus Surf Classic coming to North Devon again
The Jesus Surf Classic comes to its North Devon home once again, over the weekend of 11th – 12th September with increased prize money, and a new Groms ( U12 ) division, and the mobile Skatepark. This hugely successful surf contest has been running for 18 years and this year’s competition looks like being another great event.
UK Events & Comps 1795
28/07/2010 16:43
by Admin
  Tuesday 27th July, 2010
BBC releases Auto-Sleepers British bodyboard tour update
Intermittent swell conditions have forced some rescheduling on the 2010 Auto Sleepers British Bodyboard tour, but dates and entry forms for the remaining 3 events are now up on the BBC website.
UK Events & Comps 994
27/07/2010 16:02
by Admin
Dillon double at Billabong British Junior Championships
Britain’s best junior surfers descended on Fistral Beach this weekend to compete for the coveted British title, Saturday saw small conditions in the morning, but it improved through the day.
UK Events & Comps 1159
27/07/2010 13:40
by Admin
Tom Lowe to take on world's best tube-riders at Rip Curl Padang Padang Invitational
St Ives big wave charger and all-round nice bloke, Tom Lowe, is the only Brit to receive an invite to the Rip Curl Padang Padang Invitational. His first round draw sees him up against Ozzie Ry Craike and two local Balinese surfers.
International Events & Comps 2783
27/07/2010 08:32
by Admin
Agent 18 English Surfing Federation Inter Company Surf Battle a great success
Russ Winter stamps his mark on UK competition again by leading his team to a convincing victory. The annual Annual Agent 18 English Surfing Federation (ESF) Inter Company Surf and Bodyboard Battle went off on Sunday afternoon. Blessed with 3ft crosshore peaks the best surfers and bodyboarders in England battled it out for the coveted tag team title.
UK Events & Comps 1896
27/07/2010 08:10
by Admin
  Monday 26th July, 2010
Ben Howard, Rob Sawyer & The Wishbones play Bournemouth
Boardriders Live and Ydna present Ben Howard, Rob Sawyer, and The Wishbones on Friday 30th July 2010 @ The Winchester Pub in Bournemouth. A night of roots music from Australia , Devon and Dorset backed by retro surf & skate visuals on the big screen.
UK Events & Comps 1597
26/07/2010 14:32
by Admin
Corinne Evans Interview
For Newquay's Corinne Evans the past few months have been a manic mix of surf trips, modelling photo shoots and getting signed up with Fox. We caught up with her for this exclusive interview, to find out a bit more about how she got into surfing, boat trips to the Maldives and plans for the future...
Interviews 2894
26/07/2010 13:50
by Admin
Help support Surfers Against Sewage’s 20th Anniversary Beach Clean & Surf Tour
This August, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in association with the Quiksilver Foundation & myGames (powered by v), will be hitting the road with the biggest beach clean tour in its history. Since 1994, the volume of marine litter on UK beaches has increased by 146%* and SAS is helping combat this tide line of trash through its beach cleans and ongoing campaigns.
Surfers Against Sewage 751
26/07/2010 12:29
by Admin
Clay Marzo One Track Mind Video
According to Clay Marzo's biog on Quiksilver's site he loves to make videos. This is a great thing for fans of Clay, as he seems to churn out lots of clips and snippets of him ripping it up somewhere on the planet.
Miscellaneous 650
26/07/2010 11:17
by Admin
Peru to hold 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
The International Surfing Association (ISA), the world governing authority of surfing, has announced the 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship will be held in wave rich Costa Verde, Lima, Peru from April 30 to May 8, 2011.
International Events & Comps 1942
26/07/2010 08:02
by Admin
  Friday 23rd July, 2010
Fusion Surf Film Review
A few weeks overdue (sorry Ross!) due to a lack of time to sit down and watch it through, here’s my review of the latest British surf movie – Fusion…
Media 2504
23/07/2010 16:27
by Admin
SAS Invinci-Ball granted license by Cornwall Council
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is delighted to announce that the SAS Invinci-Ball has been granted its license from Cornwall Council. The SAS Ball is a key platform for SAS to promote all it does to protect the waves, beaches and oceans around the UK in 2010.
Surfers Against Sewage 852
23/07/2010 09:06
by Admin
  Thursday 22nd July, 2010
Greenaway Pro back with more surfing, music and fundraising
In September 2009 St.Ives hosted the first Greenaway Pro in memory of much-loved Surfer and lifeguard, Tom Greenaway. A host of the UK's top Surfers and Bodyboarders, including both locals and visitors from as faraway as Australia and South Africa came together to compete and celebrate over a weekend of surfing and music.
UK Events & Comps 781
22/07/2010 09:12
by Admin
  Tuesday 20th July, 2010
Bournemouth Memorial Bench Fundraiser a huge success
Last weekend the Bournemouth crew held an event to raise money for a memorial bench. Here's an update from one of the organisers, Jessica Pritchard, on how it went...
UK Events & Comps 1433
20/07/2010 20:49
by Admin
Sophie says...I'm a geek!
Miss Sophie Louise Hellyer has had a busy year so far, but we managed to pin her down for a few minutes in between photo shoots and trips to talk about her new website, a cool new car, the boards she's riding and a whole lot more.
A1Surf 2893
20/07/2010 20:14
by Admin
Tarp Surfing Video
Another surf-related video that's doing the rounds on Twitter, Facebook etc today is this one featuring the new sport of 'Tarp Surfing'.
Miscellaneous 3126
20/07/2010 14:02
by Admin
Fistral surfing video: Local crew ripping summer waves
Who says we don't get waves in the summer in the UK? OK whilst some of us suffer with flatness for weeks, there's often a wave or two down Cornwall way.
Miscellaneous 1732
20/07/2010 12:37
by Admin
O'Neill launches iPhone app for Cold Water Classic events
O’Neill have launched an exclusive iPhone Application offering all the Cold Water Classic Series Events from anywhere in the world.
Industry 700
20/07/2010 11:00
by Admin
Meet Billabong Pros on the Stretch Your Summer Tour
BILLABONG is hitting the road in the UK this week with the BILLABONG STRETCH YOUR SUMMER TOUR presented by MONSTER Energy. Join us for tons of giveaways and get ready for Surf and Wake Sessions with some of the UK's top riders.
UK Events & Comps 1251
20/07/2010 10:43
by Admin
  Monday 19th July, 2010
Jordy Smith Takes Maiden Win and ASP Ratings' Lead at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, has claimed his maiden ASP elite victory, taking out the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay over Adam Melling (AUS), 25, in front of a capacity hometown crowd.
International Events & Comps 606
19/07/2010 09:59
by Admin
  Friday 16th July, 2010
Billabong Pro J-Bay scores epic conditions for day 1
The 2010 ASP World Tour returned with a vengeance, bearing witness to Day 1 of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay and the greatest assemblage of surfing talent in history tearing into excellent four-to-six foot (2 metre) waves at the iconic pointbreak.
International Events & Comps 835
16/07/2010 08:57
by Admin
  Wednesday 14th July, 2010
BSA Election Results: New Exec voted in
The BSA elections have been running for the past week or so and the results have just been announced. Here's the statement from the BSA website from former acting chairman Kevin Cook...
Industry 1133
14/07/2010 19:42
by Admin
Cornwall's Wave Hub Project 'is going ahead'
Just spotted this online and wanted to share as it's an important subject to many A1Surf users, especially those of you living in the west of Cornwall...
Environmental 1844
14/07/2010 17:15
by Admin
Paddle Round The Pier raises over £30,000 for charities
Paddle Round the Pier – Europe’s largest annual free beach festival, held in Brighton on 3rd and 4th July 2010 - has once again been declared a resounding success with over 40,000 visitors to the festival over the two days and in excess of £35,000 raised for its three nominated charities, which this year were Royal National Lifeboat Institute, SurfAid International and Whoopsadaisy.
UK Events & Comps 800
14/07/2010 15:02
by Admin
Alan Stokes Interview: His year so far
Alan 'Stokesy' Stokes is just back from Sri Lanka, having gained a very respectable result in a WQS event and walking away with the 'Champion of Champions' event title. Due to the effects of jet lag it meant we were able to pin him down at home for long enough to catch up and ask a few questions about how his year has been so far...
Interviews 1577
14/07/2010 12:16
by Admin
Help save the waves in Doolin
A proposed pier development at Doolin in County Clare, Ireland could mean the destruction of world-class waves, including Crab Island and Doolin Point. Local surfers are urging the surfing community to help try to stop this before they lose their breaks.
Environmental 1598
14/07/2010 08:53
by Admin
  Tuesday 13th July, 2010
O’Neill Cold Water Classic moves to South Africa
On July 26th, 2010 South Africa will turn its attention away from the football pitches and into the ocean as the second ever O'Neill Cold Water Classic South Africa gets underway in Cape Town.
International Events & Comps 729
13/07/2010 15:26
by Admin
  Monday 12th July, 2010
Billabong British Junior Championships: Entry form and information
The British Junior Championships 2010 in association with Calypso and Fistral Blu is now open for entries. The event which takes place on Fistral Beach Newquay on the 24th & 25th July is set to be an exciting competition with the best of British junior surfing talent fighting it out for the British Crown.
UK Events & Comps 1389
12/07/2010 10:08
by Admin
  Friday 9th July, 2010
Memorial fundraiser for Bournemouth surfers
The Bournemouth surfing community are holding a fundraiser in Boscombe next weekend to help purchase a memorial bench and remember the tragic deaths of four local surfers. We're stoked to be supporting this event so if you're a south coast surfer then please do so too.
UK Events & Comps 1711
09/07/2010 09:24
by Admin
  Thursday 8th July, 2010
Billabong Pro J-Bay 2010 Webisode 6
Billabong have just released this latest little webisode in advance of the J-Bay event which kicks off next week...
International Events & Comps 740
08/07/2010 14:00
by Admin
  Monday 5th July, 2010
Alan Stokes and Beth Mason winners at 2010 Sri Lanka Champion of Champions
The weeks Sri Lanka Champion of Champions Surf Contest saw two new champions, some great weather and perfect conditions. UK Pro Surf Tour Champion Alan Stokes from Newquay and Welsh Champion Beth Mason showed stunning form in 3 to 4 ft conditions to take the top spots on the podium at one of the year’s most prestigious contests.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1481
05/07/2010 14:48
by Admin
Volunteer with Surfers Against Sewage to help keep Britain’s Beaches ‘Barefoot Friendly’
Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) beach clean crew is joining forces with Barefoot Wines again this summer for the 3rd instalment of our popular ‘Barefoot Friendly’ beach clean tour. We’ll be visiting 5 beaches across England and Wales between 28th July and 1st August to make sure they are as
clean as possible for all to enjoy.
Surfers Against Sewage 1912
05/07/2010 10:16
by Admin
  Thursday 1st July, 2010
National Trust Godrevy Pro Junior comp report
Saturday saw the National Trust’s inaugural Godrevy Pro Junior take place in perfect June sunshine and 2-3 foot turquoise waves. Open to anyone 18 years of age and under. There were three categories being run over the day – Under 16 boys, Under 18 boys and Under 18 girls.
UK Events & Comps 1498
01/07/2010 14:14
by Admin
Ground Swell CIC launches latest “Pull In”
Ground Swell CIC the only non-profit making surf company devoted to young surfers has just launched its latest and coolest project “Pull In”.
Groundswell 815
01/07/2010 14:00
by Admin
  Wednesday 30th June, 2010
Tony Hawk European tour coming to Brighton
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and the Birdhouse team will be heading to Europe this summer for a skateboarding tour that include stops in the cities of Berlin, Rome/Ostia, Barcelona and Brighton right here in the UK.
Miscellaneous 2326
30/06/2010 16:25
by Admin
Inaugural World Bodyboard Games announced
The British Bodyboard Club (‘BBC’) is delighted to confirm that the inaugural World Bodyboard Games is being held in Gran Canarias in the week following the Confital IBA tour event; namely 6-12 December 2010.
International Events & Comps 752
30/06/2010 13:38
by Admin
  Tuesday 29th June, 2010
BLU Third Round Extreme Academy Longboard Championships results and report
The third round of the British Longboard Championships was held at Watergate Bay and hosted by the Watergate Bay Hotel and Extreme Academy on the 26th/27th June.
Good weather and small surf greeted the competitors on the Saturday with a promise of an increasing swell for the end of the day and for the Sunday.
UK Events & Comps 1102
29/06/2010 17:31
by Admin
Surfing Mice Video
OK so it's not a new video, but for some reason today Twitter is frothing over some surfing mice, called the 'Radical Rodents' and loads of people are sharing the video link around.
Miscellaneous 1275
29/06/2010 16:26
by Admin
Skindog's Boardmasters Surf Camps come to Newquay
Especially for family’s and couples who surf, and in partnership with Skindog Surf School, Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay will host the official Skindog Boardmasters Surf Camp, in association with Oxbow, from the 4th to the 8th August!
Miscellaneous 1451
29/06/2010 08:59
by Admin
Top UK surfers in Sri Lanka for 2010 Champion of Champions Surf Comp
The UK Pro Surf Tour will once again be returning to Sri Lanka in July this year for the “Sri Lanka Champion of Champions Surf Contest” at Arugam Bay. The 2010 Championships, which take place on 1st to 4th July and will see some of UK’s top professional surfers, international and local Sri Lankan surfers fighting it out to become the ultimate champion.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1416
29/06/2010 08:07
by Admin
  Monday 28th June, 2010
New SUP Channel Crossing World Record For Surfers Against Sewage!
Four of the UK’s best Stand Up Paddle-boarders have just set a new World record for crossing the English Channel. With a relay team and a solo paddler taking on the challenge together to support Surfers Against Sewage
(SAS) campaigns, the conditions were great for the 21-mile crossing with light winds and the sun shining, and we are delighted to claim a brand-new World record*!
Surfers Against Sewage 1161
28/06/2010 09:00
by Admin
  Friday 25th June, 2010
Surfboards, Sailing, SUPs, Canoes, Ocean Skis and Wakeboards add to the fun at Paddle Round The Pier
This year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival plays host to some fantastic water-based events, all helping to raise thousands of pounds for three deserving charities.
UK Events & Comps 713
25/06/2010 08:48
by Admin
  Thursday 24th June, 2010
Rip Curl Pro returns to Supertubes
Rip Curl International and Rip Curl Europe officially announced that their ASP World Tour stage will once again be held in Supertubos (Peniche).
International Events & Comps 782
24/06/2010 08:09
by Admin
  Wednesday 23rd June, 2010
Get involved with Ultra Sport at Paddle Round The Pier
It’s almost time to pack up and head off to Brighton as Paddle Round the Pier, Europe’s biggest free beach and watersports festival, rolls round again. It’s a great event with a little bit of everything going on that anyone can enjoy: surfing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, skating, windsurfing, free running, there’s even surf lifesaving, streetball, mountain boarding and freestyle mountain biking.
UK Events & Comps 1072
23/06/2010 13:17
by Admin
Win 'The Surfboard' Book Competition
The Surfboard is a new book from Ben Marcus. It track the history of the surfboard, from wooden Koa boards ridden by the ancient Hawaiian’s through to today’s modern boards.
A1Surf 1532
23/06/2010 12:15
by Admin
Surf Gear Review: Surfplugs
Exostosis or ‘Surfers Ear’ as it’s more commonly know as to us wave-sliders, is a common condition where wind and wet skin promote bony growths within the ear. When partial or full blockage of your ear canal occurs you can suffer with extreme pain, ear infections and in some cases a loss of hearing.
Equipment 1614
23/06/2010 09:08
by Admin
  Monday 21st June, 2010
New website and identity for Museum of British Surfing
The Museum of British Surfing is stoked to launch its new branding and website, part of the development work funded by Leader 4 Torridge & North Devon.
The charity hopes its new identity will let the world’s surf community know how proud we of our surfing and heritage here in Great Britain.
Industry 721
21/06/2010 09:36
by Admin
  Sunday 20th June, 2010
Double win for the French at Gul Night Surf
As the final night of the Gul Night Surf 2010 came to a close we knew the event had again been a huge success, the weather was fantastic and on the push the waves were good for the finals of the Longboard, open and women’s event.
UK Pro Surf Tour 795
20/06/2010 19:43
by Admin
  Friday 18th June, 2010
Adam Griffiths crowned first ever UK Pro Surf Flowriding Champ
Newquay-based professional longboarder and surf coach Adam Griffiths proved he has another string to his bow last night (Thurs 17th June) with a unique victory at the inaugural Professional Surfers Flowriding Championships at Retallack Resort & Spa. Organized by the UKPSA and with the help of Retallack’s Flowrider® staff, the event required special new judging criteria with points awarded primarily for ‘entry’ to the flowrider, large carving manoeuvres, full use of the 12m wide ‘flow’, hands
UK Pro Surf Tour 1488
18/06/2010 11:07
by Admin
  Thursday 17th June, 2010
Alan Stokes Be Inspired Animal Videocast
Animal have just released their latest videocast, which this time is dedicated to Mr Alan 'Stokesy' Stokes, one of the top surfers in the UK and probably our best competitive hope on the World surfing circuit.
Media 858
17/06/2010 12:44
by Admin
Gul Night Surf only days away
With only a few days to go and the sun still shining we are just putting the final touches to the second Gul Night Surf at Fistral beach, once again we have all the ingredients for a fantastic week of Surf, Sun, Music and entertainment. If there is a surf contest that should be in your diary it’s the Gul Night Surf.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1110
17/06/2010 08:49
by Admin
  Wednesday 16th June, 2010
Final preparations for first ever UK Pro Surfers Flowriding Championships
With just 24 hours to go until the first ever UK Pro Surfers Flowriding Championships at Retallack Resort & Spa, Cornwall (Thursday 17th June, 2pm-11pm), the competition has been given an extra edge with the news that British & European champion longboarder Ben Skinner has been added to the competitor list, in addition to Swiss female champion Celine Gehret and Irish surfer Nicole Morgan
UK Events & Comps 1059
16/06/2010 12:10
by Admin
  Tuesday 15th June, 2010
Learn to surf and cook in a week with Natives
Always wanted to learn to surf? But really want to do a season too? Then Natives has the perfect solution. Natives has been running successful cookery courses for the last eight years, and this year they have combined their famous five day cookery course formula with some sassy surf lessons.
UK Events & Comps 739
15/06/2010 11:09
by Admin
British Surfing Association Executive Committee Election 2010
The British Surfing Association is conducting Elections in July 2010 to elect the 4 core members of the NGB Executive Committee.
Industry 823
15/06/2010 10:38
by Admin
Bikes, Skateboarding, Parkour, Climbing and more at Paddle Round The Pier
This year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival plays host to some amazing events on the land including the Animal Relentless Bike Tour, the Brighton Cougars Streetball contest and the Brighton South East Lifesaving Festival.
UK Events & Comps 1281
15/06/2010 07:59
by Admin
  Monday 14th June, 2010
Hawaii's Kai Lenny visits UK this week
Yes, you’ve heard right - surfing legend Kai Lenny is coming to the UK next week – 15th and 16th June. At just 17, Kai is a world-class surfer and he’s coming all the way from Hawaii to see YOU!
Miscellaneous 965
14/06/2010 11:04
by Admin
  Friday 11th June, 2010
Saltrock Open Groundswell/Hollaboxx Video
The Groundswell and Hollaboxx crews were at the Saltrock Open in Croyde, the second event of the 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour. They filmed the action in the surf plus managed to catch up with some of the surfers too.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1343
11/06/2010 14:03
by Admin
Gul Night Surf Video
The Gul Night Surf starts a week today, so to get you in the mood here's the video highlights from last year's fantastic event.
UK Events & Comps 1005
11/06/2010 12:00
by Admin
Win a Northcore Surf Goodie Pack
We’ve teamed up with surf brand Northcore to offer you the chance to win a Northcore goodie pack.
A1Surf 1804
11/06/2010 09:56
by Admin
Bustin Down The Door screening tonight in Christchurch
The Wessex surf crew have organised a screening of Bustin Down The Door tonight...
UK Events & Comps 857
11/06/2010 09:19
by Admin
  Thursday 10th June, 2010
Overhead Wedge Air Jam postponed
The BBC has regretfully had to take the decision to postpone the Overhead Wedge Air Jam this weekend.
UK Events & Comps 1069
10/06/2010 11:51
by Admin
Chicks With Sticks Art Rumble
Chicks With Sticks, one of the organisations we're proud to support, are holding a charity 'Surf Art Rumble' next month...
UK Events & Comps 757
10/06/2010 08:17
by a1david
Top UK surfers confirmed for first UK Flowriding Championships
The entrant list for the first UK Professional Surfers Flowriding Championships has been announced with some of the country’s finest surfing talent set to test their skills on the recently-opened standing wave at Retallack Resort & Spa near Wadebridge on Thursday 17th June (3pm -11pm).
UK Events & Comps 1027
10/06/2010 08:09
by a1david
  Tuesday 8th June, 2010
SAS Brighton Film Night: Chasing Waves
Surfers in Brighton and nearby are invited to the second film screening of the year from Surfers Against Sewage.
Surfers Against Sewage 983
08/06/2010 13:45
by Admin
Jobe Harriss takes the Quiksilver King of the Groms at Fistral
Fourteen year old Jobe Harriss from Bude is crowned Quiksilver UK King of the Groms. Jobe excelled in the contest with his consistent solid surfing which earned him a place in the European final in Zarautz on the 30th & 31st July.
A1Surf 1046
08/06/2010 13:38
by Admin
  Monday 7th June, 2010
Paddle4Relief 2010 The Outcome!
After a long haul in planning and organising this years Big Paddle Event, the deed is done! A long day saw a small entry in both the race and the social paddle!
UK Events & Comps 726
07/06/2010 13:32
by Admin
Gul Night Surf
Gul are proud to once again be bringing you the one and only orginal night surf competion in Europe!
UK Pro Surf Tour 1171
07/06/2010 09:38
by Admin
Russell Winter wins The Saltrock Open
Russell Winter is the new Saltrock Open Champion. The final took place in clean, 3 ft sets in a sun soaked Croyde and brought to an end a hard fought and very well supported competition.
UK Pro Surf Tour 779
07/06/2010 08:27
by Admin
  Friday 28th May, 2010
Godrevy Pro Junior
Having already run 'South of the Boarder' and 'North of the Boarder' junior events this year, the National Trust have added a new one - the Godrevy Junior Pro.
UK Events & Comps 844
28/05/2010 14:46
by Admin
New Brit Surf Flick 'Fusion'
A new British surf movie called 'Fusion' has just been released.
Media 2010
28/05/2010 08:25
by Admin
Joe Way Paddle for Life team help British Surfing Champion launch new website
British surf champion and Newquay boy, Tom Butler has recently launched his own exciting, brand and celebrates the launch with a slick, new website and logo.
Media 867
28/05/2010 08:09
by Admin
  Thursday 27th May, 2010
Protest Girls Bali Video
Bali. Long the winter destination of the British surfer (and Aussie!). A magical place of warm water, reeling reef breaks, hell scooter rides and cold Bintangs...
Media 1000
27/05/2010 13:07
by Admin
Learn to Flowride from a top pro
In advance of the first UK Professional Surfers Flowriding Championships in Cornwall on June 17th, Greg Lazarus – USA Flowriding Champion – is spending two days coaching and showing off his moves at the Loop Flowrider® at Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 1291
27/05/2010 09:44
by Admin
  Tuesday 25th May, 2010
Power Stroke Competition Winners
We had loads of entries for this month's competition where you guys had the chance to win a Power Stroke training set.
A1Surf 908
25/05/2010 14:09
by Admin
  Monday 24th May, 2010
English Junior Team success at European Championships
Zak Lawton provided the highlight of the Acorn Blue ESF Junior Surf Team’s 2010 European Junior Championship campaign. The championships took place in Viana do Castelo Portugal from the 7th-16th of May and provided the cream of England’s wave riding talent with the opportunity to go head to head with the best of Europe.
Miscellaneous 851
24/05/2010 14:58
by Admin
Saltrock Open has record entries
This year’s Saltrock Open is set to be the biggest event ever, with a record number of entries already confirmed.
UK Pro Surf Tour 852
24/05/2010 13:00
by Admin
  Friday 21st May, 2010
Surf Artist Interview: Khanage
Setting up for Surf Show recently we found ourselves next to a stand featuring a simple display of surfboards with amazing artwork. The person responsible for these stunning designs was Kristine Khan, a Bristol-based artisit who is on a mission to turn old boards into works of art...
A1Surf 1598
21/05/2010 12:08
by Admin
  Thursday 20th May, 2010
Tassy’s Tales- European Junior Surfing Championships 2010
Tassy's just back from the European Junior Championships, where the English Team scored a very respectable 4th place. You've probably been reading the 'official' blog over the past couple of weeks, but here's Tassy's take...
A1Surf 1338
20/05/2010 09:43
by a1david
Causeway Coast Surf Photography and Art Exhibition
Al Mennie has sent through news on a great Surf Photography and Art Exhibition taking place in Portrush. If you're in Northern Ireland then make sure you go and check it out.
UK Events & Comps 931
20/05/2010 09:26
by a1david
Pure Skin & Beauties and the Beasts!
Saturday 15th May 2010 saw a bunch of extremely innocent and vulnerable surfers preyed upon by two local sadistic young beauticians, Sarah and Kay, and their dominant boss Eileen, from the Pure Skin & Beauty Salon.
Miscellaneous 902
20/05/2010 09:18
by a1david
  Tuesday 18th May, 2010
Experts report Boscombe's £3m surf reef 'sub-standard'
The performance of Boscombe's £3m artificial surf reef since it opened has been sub-standard, Bournemouth Borough Council has confirmed.
Environmental 2014
18/05/2010 13:34
by jackD
£3m Boscombe artificial reef produces wrong kind of waves
Europe’s first artificial surf reef which was built on the Dorset coast at a cost of over £3m produces the wrong kind of waves, an official report has concluded.
Environmental 840
18/05/2010 13:21
by jackD
  Monday 17th May, 2010
UK first Pro Surfers Flowriding Championships come to Cornwall
On Thursday 17th June, more than thirty of the UK’s top surfers are set to converge on Retallack Resort & Spa near Wadebridge to battle it out in the first UK Professional Surfers Flowriding Championships.
UK Events & Comps 1549
17/05/2010 12:53
by Admin
Saltrock Open 2010 to be streamed live across the globe
For the first time ever, surfers across the world will be able to watch events unfold at this year’s Saltrock Open live online. Saltbox.tv will be livestreaming the event, so even if you can’t make it to Croyde you don’t have to miss a wave.
UK Pro Surf Tour 843
17/05/2010 11:16
by Admin
  Sunday 16th May, 2010
Watergate Bay SLSC Meeting
A quick message from the Watergate Bay SLSC about a meeting for current and new members they are holding this week.
Miscellaneous 808
16/05/2010 09:37
by Admin
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 9
Update for Friday and Saturday for the English Junior Surf team...
Miscellaneous 921
16/05/2010 09:17
by Admin
  Thursday 13th May, 2010
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 8
Day five of competition at the European Junior Surf Championships once again provided a mixed bag of results for the English team
Miscellaneous 1058
13/05/2010 20:43
by Admin
Interview with a shaper: Mark Roberts, Glass Tiger Surfboards
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mark Roberts, of Glass Tiger Surfboards and viewing two of his beautiful wooden boards.
Interviews 1673
13/05/2010 13:29
by SeaSideBlues
Roxy Surf & Spa Bay Hotel Surf Chick Competition Winner
Over the past few weeks we ran a competition for people to nominate their friends/wives/girlfriends/sisters etc and tell us why they were a deserving surf chick.
A1Surf 940
13/05/2010 11:55
by Admin
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 7
Today heralded the 4th day of competition at the European Junior Championships in Viana do Castelo Portugal.
Miscellaneous 879
13/05/2010 08:00
by Admin
  Wednesday 12th May, 2010
Surfing Mennie Waves by Al Mennie
Irish big wave legend and guest blogger for A1Surf, Al Mennie, has recently published his autobiography 'Surfing Mennie Waves'. It's a fascinating book and my full review will follow soon, but in the meantime here's the official lowdown...
Big Wave 1479
12/05/2010 09:17
by Admin
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 6
Day 3 of competition at the European Junior Championships proved to be a mixed bag of results and conditions for the English team. The day began extremely well with Josh Piper winning his quarter final in pumping 3ft peaks.
Miscellaneous 856
12/05/2010 07:53
by Admin
  Tuesday 11th May, 2010
Is this Britain’s earliest stand up surfer?
Eighty-one years ago Lewis Rosenberg and a group of friends saw a newsreel showing Australians surfing standing up on their surfboards – it was a moment of inspiration that changed their lives.
Industry 888
11/05/2010 21:05
by Admin
UK Pro Surf Tour head to Saltburn for first stop of the tour
The UK Professional Surf Tour is coming to Saltburn beach this weekend for round ONE of the UK Professional Surf Tour.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1132
11/05/2010 08:13
by Admin
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 5
Day 2 of the European Junior Championships yealded a mixed bag of results for the Acorn Blue ESF Junior Surf Team. Tassy Swallow and Gabi Rowe finished a credible 7th and 9th respectively.
Miscellaneous 688
11/05/2010 07:47
by Admin
  Monday 10th May, 2010
Devon Lanes & Longboards film outakes
Andy Haworth's surf movie 'Devon Lanes & Longboards' was released a few weeks ago and had its premiere at Surf Show in Bristol. Andy's put together an 'out-takes' video which features lots of action that never made the final edits.
Media 956
10/05/2010 13:55
by Admin
Errant Surf Holiday Competition Winner
We recently ran a competition at Surf Show for someone to win a surf holiday and have just chosen the winner...
A1Surf 722
10/05/2010 11:02
by Admin
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 4
The first day of competition saw the Acorn Blue ESF Junior Surf team battling it out in heavy onshore shifting peaks. There were a number of credible performances from riders accross the board.
Miscellaneous 658
10/05/2010 09:17
by Admin
  Sunday 9th May, 2010
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 3
The members of The Acorn Blue ESF Junior Surf Team enjoyed their last morning of practice today (Saturday) at Praia da Arda.
Miscellaneous 1200
09/05/2010 11:26
by Admin
  Friday 7th May, 2010
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 2
Here's the second update from the English Junior Surf Team, who have just arrived in Portugal ahead of the Euro Juniors Championships...
Miscellaneous 1323
07/05/2010 17:38
by Admin
  Thursday 6th May, 2010
English Junior Surf Team Blog: Day 1
The European Junior Championships take place from this weekend in the northern Portugese town of Viana do Castelo. The team will be blogging daily exclusively for us (internet access permitting) so make sure you keep checking back for updates.
Miscellaneous 1345
06/05/2010 14:12
by Admin
Video: Josh Hughes and Oli Adams score in Scotland
Just before the WQS O'Neill Coldwater Classic happened, a small splinter group headed off to a Scottish island and scored some sweet waves at a secret spot.
Miscellaneous 990
06/05/2010 13:52
by Admin
An artificial reef that works?
With talk of 'secret meetings' happening in Bournemouth to hear expert assessments on the state of Bournemouth's artificial reef, it seems that ASR, the company who constructed it, have created an artificial reef that produces quality waves.
Miscellaneous 1029
06/05/2010 09:13
by Admin
Surf Show is a success
The greatly anticipated Surf Show was held in Bristol last weekend, the 24th and 25th April 2010. With good weather outside and great vibes inside, the event was universally praised by everyone who attended and exhibited.
UK Events & Comps 575
06/05/2010 07:57
by Admin
  Wednesday 5th May, 2010
The Errant Surf Holidays Pier2Pier Malibu & SUP Races
The world famous Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival is back in Brighton on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July this year, aiming to raise more than £30,000 for the three nominated charities. One way you can help raise money...and win a surf holiday...is to take place in the Errant Surf Holidays Pier2Pier Malibu & SUP races.
UK Events & Comps 629
05/05/2010 13:29
by Admin
The SAS Ball is Back!
It has been years in the planning but the SAS Ball is finally making a much called for comeback to the Badlands of Cornwall to celebrate SAS’s 20th anniversary.
Surfers Against Sewage 1400
05/05/2010 12:29
by Admin
British Bodyboard Club strengthens management committee and announces final tour dates
The British Bodyboard Club are pleased to announce that 2 additional members have been co-opted onto its management committee. Aiden Salmon and Jon Dale join in a non-portfolio capacity.
Miscellaneous 566
05/05/2010 12:24
by Admin
New sponsored Team Rider helps the Joe Way fund
Louie Mavor who has collected funds at many events for Joe Way has helped raise over £2500 for the Precious Lives appeal.
Miscellaneous 680
05/05/2010 07:59
by Admin
  Tuesday 4th May, 2010
Quiksilver Welsh Nationals Results: Juniors & Masters
The Quiksilver Welsh Nationals were held at Freshwater West at the weekend. Well partly held, with organisers deciding to get some of the categories completed despite the poor surf conditions.
UK Events & Comps 921
04/05/2010 20:57
by Admin
BSA Election Procedures for May - July 2010
The BSA Election Procedures have now been updated, following on from the two recent 'EGMs' that took place. If you're a current BSA member then make sure you vote when you receive the info from the BSA. And if you want to stand for election then here's what to do...
Industry 596
04/05/2010 14:20
by Admin
Fergal Smith - Team C-SKINS - February Update
Found this vid today and though it was pretty cool, just a little something to keep us entertained during this mega flat spell!
Miscellaneous 605
04/05/2010 13:58
by jackD
Fergal Smith - Team Rider for C-SKINS Wetsuits - January 2010 Update
Found this vid today and though it was pretty cool, just a little something to keep us entertained during this mega flat spell!
Miscellaneous 588
04/05/2010 13:56
by jackD
Carve Eyewear signs Lyndon Wake
Carve eyewear signs Lyndon Wake to their surf team, Lyndon Is a great surfer finishing 2nd in the English Championships this weekend.
Industry 1146
04/05/2010 13:35
by Admin
English Nationals run at Watergate
Despite less than perfect waves, the English Nationals took place this weekend at Watergate Bay.
UK Events & Comps 773
04/05/2010 08:58
by Admin
  Friday 30th April, 2010
Win a Power Stroke Bungee Cord worth £29.99!
The Power Stroke Bungee Cord is an awesome way to keep wave fit and improve your paddling power. It's a simple bit of kit and lightweight too so you can take it and use it wherever you are.
A1Surf 1118
30/04/2010 11:05
by Admin
Jadson Andre wins Billabong Pro Santa Catarina
Jadson Andre (BRA), 20, 2010 ASP World Tour rookie, has defeated former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater (USA), 38, to claim the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina.
International Events & Comps 598
30/04/2010 08:43
by Admin
  Wednesday 28th April, 2010
Surf Schools Guide: Sorted Surf School
If you're looking to improve your surfing or even learn how to surf, then it's worth choosing a reputable professional surf school. This is a guide to Sorted Surf School in Bournemouth...
Miscellaneous 881
28/04/2010 15:36
by Admin
A1Surf.com partners with National Trust to support the Boarder Series
A1Surf.com has teamed up with the National Trust to support their junior surfing events that are being held this year.The events, which include the ‘South of the Boarder’ and ‘North of the Boarder’ junior surfing competitions are held on National Trust owned beaches in the South West.
A1Surf 1059
28/04/2010 13:27
by Admin
  Tuesday 27th April, 2010
Surfing Sheep is Finisterre's new team rider
Finisterre, the eco-friendly clothing company from Cornwall, have produced their first ad, featuring a surfing sheep called 'Mildred'.
Miscellaneous 968
27/04/2010 20:53
by Admin
Hot Doggers League Event 2 Results and Report
After the cancellation of the opening BLU event of the year the club took the opportunity of a clear weekend to run the second league event of the season.
UK Events & Comps 718
27/04/2010 11:55
by Admin
  Friday 23rd April, 2010
SAS Send Candidates Manifesto For Clean Seas And Coastal Protection
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have sent their Clean Seas And Coastal Protection Manifesto out to all candidates standing in the general election. SAS are also calling on all surfers, waveriders and water users to send a copy of their manifesto to their local candidates asking for their commitment to clean seas for the UK.
Surfers Against Sewage 835
23/04/2010 11:29
by Admin
Girls who wanna have fun
Bude is a great surf destination with its rugged unspoilt coastline, consistent year round surf, its famous sea-pool, a multitude of beaches and surf breaks.
For all you girls out there who want to learn to surf or improve your riding, and have a fun packed weekend, elements and RavenSurf have just thing.
Miscellaneous 797
23/04/2010 10:13
by Admin
  Thursday 22nd April, 2010
English championships at Watergate Bay
One of the UK’s longest-running surfing competitions returns to Cornwall’s Watergate Bay in May.
The Extreme Academy will host the 38th edition of the Protest English National Surfing Championships - an event which attracts some of the country’s best surfers - on the weekend of 1st and 2nd May 2010.
UK Events & Comps 983
22/04/2010 20:09
by Admin
Help Raise Money for Surfers Against Sewage - enter the prize draw!
Matt Argyle, Simon Bassett, Claire Blacklock, Elliot Dudley and Jock Patterson are attempting to cross the English channel in June 2010 on stand up paddle boards to raise money for Surfers Against Sewage.
Surfers Against Sewage 942
22/04/2010 20:04
by Admin
  Wednesday 21st April, 2010
Interview with Grishka Roberts
Grishka Roberts is a leading figure in the British surfing scene. A former European and British champion, he's recently established a new surf academy, is lead Quiksilver surf school tutor in Newquay as well as Northcore test pilot and product development advisor.
Interviews 1957
21/04/2010 13:30
by Admin
  Tuesday 20th April, 2010
Surf Show 2010 is this weekend!
The UK’s only Surf Show will be held at the Anson Rooms in Bristol THIS WEEKEND the 24th and 25th April 2010! Buy your tickets now at www.surf-show.com.
UK Events & Comps 754
20/04/2010 16:54
by Admin
Rusty Europe video
OK so it's still flat, but there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, so to get you amped again here's a video from Rusty Europe, filmed at some sweet French beachbreaks.
Miscellaneous 775
20/04/2010 10:25
by Admin
  Monday 19th April, 2010
Falmouth Marine School to exhibit Surf Show
Falmouth Marine School is going to Bristol this weekend to attend the first and only dedicated Surf Show in the UK, being held in The Anson Rooms at the University of Bristol Students' Union.
UK Events & Comps 1346
19/04/2010 16:31
by Admin
Lord Royden Bryson wins O'Neill CWC Scotland
Lord Royden Bryson has won the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland 2010 in epic Thurso East conditions.“Really?! I am a Lord?” asked Royden. “I had no idea! I was just so happy with the ASP ratings points and the $20,000 from this competition as well as that highland sword. That’s amazing that I have land and am a Lord!”
UK Events & Comps 812
19/04/2010 16:03
by Admin
Saltrock proud to host the 2010 Saltrock Open in Croyde
The Saltrock Open is back in Croyde on Whitsun weekend in May, and it looks like 2010 will be bigger and better than ever. Whitsun weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Croyde at its best, and Devon’s most celebrated break will again play host to surfers from across the UK and beyond keen to take part in what has become one of the most significant stops on the tour.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1989
19/04/2010 12:55
by Admin
Wax On, Wax Off for Paddle4Relief
In a line-up of a wholly different kind, local surfers are preparing to bare their hairy bits for local charity, Paddle4Relief. The Mariners Arms, Braunton will play host to Paddle4Reliefs forthcoming fund raising event the great ‘Wax On, wax Off’!
UK Events & Comps 701
19/04/2010 09:02
by Admin
  Friday 16th April, 2010
Joe’s paddle gets support from California surfing legend
The original Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for charity in 2008. Joe is the inspirational little boy who touched people's lives around the country and beyond.
UK Events & Comps 870
16/04/2010 10:07
by Admin
New Surf Report pages for A1Surf.com
Today sees the launch of 19 new surf report pages on A1Surf.com for surf spots across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
A1Surf 1674
16/04/2010 09:16
by Admin
  Thursday 15th April, 2010
Dubai Surf Contest a first for UAE
Last weekend saw the start of the 'waiting period' for the Surf Dubai Sunset Open, the first official surf comp to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
International Events & Comps 2215
15/04/2010 14:13
by Admin
Kustom Airstrike latest webisode
The Kustom Air Strike is the worlds richest aerial surfing event, putting up a USD$50,000 incentive for one crazy air. It's been won in the past by such innovators as Dion Agius, Julian Wilson and Dusty Payne and It's On Again in 2010. The online shootout on kustomairstrike.com runs until end of August 2010.
Miscellaneous 917
15/04/2010 11:54
by Admin
Maldives Boat Trip anyone?
This summer jump on board an exclusively chartered boat to the remote surf breaks of the Maldives. Your guide, Chris Thomson is a BSA level 4 surf coach (elite coach), will be on hand to provide you with useful tips for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Miscellaneous 1440
15/04/2010 08:34
by Admin
  Wednesday 14th April, 2010
Tassy's Tales - Anyone want to buy a T-shirt?!
Here's the latest blog post from Tassy Swallow, who wants your help with assisting the English Surf team's preparations for this year's European Junior Surfing Championships...
A1Surf 1250
14/04/2010 08:13
by Admin
Take Your Seat, Protect Your Waves!
Yesterday Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners attended the opening day of the O’Neill Cold Water Classic (CWC) Scotland to promote how surfers can get the most out of new legislation to help protect for Scotland’s world class surfing waves, secured by SAS through the recent Scottish Marine Bill.
Surfers Against Sewage 725
14/04/2010 08:02
by Admin
  Tuesday 13th April, 2010
Devon Lanes & Longboards new movie trailer
We've featured a trailer a while ago for Andy Haworth's new movie 'Devon Lanes & Longboards' and it had a great reaction. Now Andy's sent us a new trailer which is awesome.
Miscellaneous 1105
13/04/2010 20:14
by Admin
Rip Curl Pro Search location revealed
And this year's Search event will be in ......... Puerto Rico! That's right, the mystery surrounding the location of the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Search has ended, with the international announcement that Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea will be the host country for the globally-mobile ASP World Tour event this October 30 to November 10.
International Events & Comps 1031
13/04/2010 14:36
by Admin
The Westsiders Movie trailer
Localism is one if surfing's enduring afflictions which luckily here in the UK is not too rife. In California however it's a little more full-on, as this new from Joshua Leonard Pomer surf movie, "The Westsiders", demonstrates.
Media 1190
13/04/2010 10:42
by Admin
  Monday 12th April, 2010
English Junior Surf Team prepare for European Championships
Europe's most successful surfer Russell Winter showed his continued support for the development of English surfing this weekend by providing free coaching to the Acorn Blue English Surfing Federation (ESF) Junior Surfing Team.
Miscellaneous 1419
12/04/2010 11:49
by Admin
O’Neill Cold Water Classic heads to Thurso
Judging by the updates on Twitter and Facebook, many of the UK's surf media and top pros have spent the weekend trekking miles north to Thurso, where the O'Neill Coldwater Classic Scotland event takes place this week.
UK Events & Comps 1596
12/04/2010 10:56
by Admin
  Friday 9th April, 2010
RipCurl Pro Bells Beach - Final
RipCurl Pro Bells Beach - The Final with Kelly Slater vs Mick Fanning.

Kelly Slater boosts a sick aerial to win bells...how did he land that and stay standing! Then pulls of a super casual 360 on his next wave.
International Events & Comps 771
09/04/2010 17:27
by jackD
Gabe Davies talks big wave stories at Surf Show
Gabe Davies from Newcastle in the North East of England is Britain’s most successful big wave surfer. On Saturday 24th April Gabe Davies will be opening the ‘WaveRiders Film Festival’ hosted at the Surf Show and introducing the iconic film ‘The Drifter’. Gabe will also be talking tall tales and big waves in his workshop on Saturday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
UK Events & Comps 1381
09/04/2010 08:33
by Admin
Kelly Slater wins Rip Curl Bells Beach Title despite injury
Kelly Slater (USA), 38, former nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by SNICKERS title over reigning two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Johanna Beach.
International Events & Comps 917
09/04/2010 08:03
by Admin
  Wednesday 7th April, 2010
Billabong XXL Ride of the Year Nominees video
It's nearly that time of year when the judges of the Billabing XXL Big Wave Awards look back and see who they think should win the 'Ride of the Year'
Big Wave 1155
07/04/2010 13:38
by Admin
Celebrity Surfers: Mariah Carey
An occasional series featuring celebrities who surf (Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder) or pretend to, in the name of self-promotion.
Miscellaneous 2698
07/04/2010 12:12
by Admin
O'Neill Hyperfreak Game is freaky
O'Neill have recently launched their range of Hyperfreak boardies and as part of the marketing campaign have got a cool online 3-D game to play.
Industry 1238
07/04/2010 11:54
by Admin
Win a Surf Holiday at Surf Show
The Surf Show takes place in just a few weeks (24 & 25 April) at the Anson Rooms in Bristol, promising a weekend of surf brands, surf movies, workshops, live music and more.
A1Surf 1502
07/04/2010 08:51
by Admin
  Tuesday 6th April, 2010
UKPSA and BSA work together to develop the GB Junior Team Selection Process
The British Surfing Association are pleased to announce that they will be working with the UK Pro Surf Association in 2010 to develop and select the British Junior Team for the 2011 world championships and beyond.
UK Pro Surf Tour 801
06/04/2010 08:26
by Admin
Delpero wins Goanna Pro Tapia, Skindog and Parry shine
Antoine Delpero (FRA) today claimed The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) Goanna Pro Tapia 2010 with a comfortable win over Alexis Deniel (FRA) to take out his first Goanna Pro Tapia title.
International Events & Comps 674
06/04/2010 08:20
by Admin
Russell Winter to Coach English Junior Team
The English Junior Surfing Team will be meeting for a weekend of coaching at The Rip Curl English Surfing Federation Surf School this weekend (April 10/11). The team is preparing to compete in the Junior European Championships at Viana do Castelo in northern Portugal.
Industry 727
06/04/2010 08:11
by Admin
  Thursday 1st April, 2010
Hotdoggers League - Contest 1 Report
The gloves were off quite literally for the first event of the UK longboarding calendar at Saunton on the 27th March. With 50 competitors turning out to compete in what is becoming a more popular series every year and in relatively mild conditions considering the numbingly cold winter we have had, it wasn’t enough to put people off!
UK Events & Comps 804
01/04/2010 14:29
by Admin
SAS Witness UFOs Landing On UK Beaches!
Today clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are launching a new campaign after witnessing UFOs invading UK beaches.
Surfers Against Sewage 970
01/04/2010 08:19
by Admin
  Wednesday 31st March, 2010
Win a Roxy Surf and Spa Weekend in Newquay
Nominate your surf chick and they could win two places on a Girls-Only Roxy Surf and Spa weekend at The Bay Hotel & Fistral Spa, Newquay from 25th to 27th June.
A1Surf 2063
31/03/2010 11:45
by Admin
  Tuesday 30th March, 2010
Dane Reynolds - Super Slow Motion Air
Dane Reynolds on location in Mexico with the Quiksilver crew. Filmed by Curt Morgan on a Vision Research high speed camera.
Miscellaneous 748
30/03/2010 19:10
by jackD
Irish Surfer Glenn Hall Wins ASP WQS 4-Star Burton Toyota Pro in Australia
NEWCASTLE, Australia (Monday, March 15, 2010) – Glenn Hall (IRL), 28, won his maiden ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) event this weekend in Australia, the Irish athlete taking top honours at the Burton Toyota Pro, an ASP WQS 4-Star rated competition.
International Events & Comps 1241
30/03/2010 18:40
by jackD
Surf Jumble at St Merryn
It's back! The Surf Jumble with a twist returns to St Merryn Village Hall on Saturday 1st May. As well as the chance to buy (or sell) surf goodies, there's also surf films showing all day by the Surf Screen.
UK Events & Comps 1019
30/03/2010 13:13
by Admin
Red Bull Night Surfing Video
The dudes at Red Bull have decided to have a play with some big lights on the beach for some night surfing.
Miscellaneous 1192
30/03/2010 13:09
by Admin
Help for Heroes Surf Competition Postponed
The Help for Heroes Team surf contest, which was due to take place this Easter weekend has been postponed.
UK Pro Surf Tour 871
30/03/2010 08:13
by Admin
  Monday 29th March, 2010
Stuart Kennedy wins the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Tasmania
In some of the best conditions this competition has seen so far, Stuart Kennedy took out the 2010 O’Neill Cold Water Classic Tasmania in emphatic style with the highest combined heat total of the event.
International Events & Comps 774
29/03/2010 21:01
by Admin
Surf Camps Guide: The Surf Experience
The Surf Experience run a surf camp based in Lagos, Portugal, which allows you to sample the best waves the south and west coasts of the Algarve have to offer. Here's the lowdown...
Miscellaneous 807
29/03/2010 15:01
by Admin
Surf Camps Guide: Zoco Surfing Holidays & Surf Camps
Zocotravel.com offers tailor made surf trips to a range of surf camps across the globe. Here's the lowdown...
Miscellaneous 1116
29/03/2010 13:17
by Admin
Surf Camps Guide: Surf School Lanzarote
Surf School Lanzarote are based in Famara, Lanzarote, and offer a range of courses to improve your surfing. Here's the lowdown...
Miscellaneous 856
29/03/2010 12:45
by Admin
Surf Camps Guide: Surf Affinity
Surf Affinity operates an all-girl surf camp near Hossegor, France. Here's the lowdown...
Miscellaneous 726
29/03/2010 12:26
by Admin
Jordy Smith Rodeo Air
Jordy Smith Rodeo Air - Red Bull Mentawais. This is a couple of years old now, but still amazing.
Miscellaneous 585
29/03/2010 11:33
by jackD
  Friday 26th March, 2010
First Sorted Surf Festival heralded a great success
The long awaited and greatly anticipated inaugural Sorted Surf Festival went ahead as planned last weekend on the 20th & 21st March at the newly completed and regenerated Boscombe Seafront, the two day festival saw well over 5,000 visitors which had two contrasting days for spectators and contestants.
UK Events & Comps 1316
26/03/2010 17:01
by Admin
Pumping Portugese waves for Bilabong crew
The Billabong Adventure Division, which included Benjamin Sanchis (France) and Hodei Collazo (Basque Country), hit the west coast of Portugal in December and scored big time.
Big Wave 1583
26/03/2010 09:58
by Admin
  Thursday 25th March, 2010
John John Florence's '10' at O'Neill CWC
Day 2 of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic, from Tasmania, was held in gnarly 5 foot onshore waves, but John John Florence still managed to pull off a perfect '10'.
International Events & Comps 1080
25/03/2010 15:07
by Admin
SAS Brighton Surf Movie Night
The Brighton SAS crew are holding a fundraising night, featuring two surf movies, on Monday 19th April.
Surfers Against Sewage 882
25/03/2010 13:05
by Admin
  Wednesday 24th March, 2010
British Schools Surf Competition entries open
Schools from all over the country will be gathering in Woolacombe for the Billabong /Hunter/ V.W. British Schools Surfing Championships in association with British Surfing Association (BSA) and Calypso. The contest will take place over two days, starting on Saturday 17th and running through until Sunday the 18th April.
UK Events & Comps 1332
24/03/2010 12:22
by Admin
  Tuesday 23rd March, 2010
Teahupoo First Blood Video
This video needs little introduction, other than it's Teahupoo going off!
Big Wave 1058
23/03/2010 14:06
by Admin
Girls-only surf camps are back
Sorry chaps, there are some surf camps out there that are just for girls...and you can't even volunteer to be an instructor as they are all girls too!
Miscellaneous 1038
23/03/2010 13:54
by Admin
  Monday 22nd March, 2010
Last chance to win tickets to the Surf Show
It's your last chance to get your hands on a pair of weekend tickets, so get entering today!
A1Surf 881
22/03/2010 13:50
by Admin
O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series kicks off tomorrow in Tasmania
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series blending adventure, exploration, surf and competition, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series makes a much-anticipated return for 2010.
International Events & Comps 970
22/03/2010 10:22
by Admin
  Friday 19th March, 2010
Sorted Surf Festival ON this weekend
The forecast has been changing all week and doesn't look amazing for Bournemouth this weekend, but the Sorted guys have called the comp 'on' as contestable waves are expected.
UK Events & Comps 1431
19/03/2010 13:56
by Admin
O'Neill Coldwater Classic video trailer
This year's O'Neill Coldwater Classic series kicks off in just a few days, promising some quality surfing in some of the coldest surf spots on the globe.
International Events & Comps 1010
19/03/2010 09:05
by Admin
  Thursday 18th March, 2010
Top surfers gather of UK's first Flow Rider
Cornwall is anticipating a wet start to the summer season for all the right reasons this year. The eagerly-anticipated Flow Rider – an artificial 12m wide standing wave - has been constructed at the five-star Retallack Resort & Spa, near Wadebridge.
Miscellaneous 3110
18/03/2010 20:30
by Admin
  Tuesday 16th March, 2010
Interview with Surf Show Organisers
Surf Show takes place next month in Bristol and we caught up with one of the organisers, Edryd Kaill to find out a bit more about the event...
Interviews 1154
16/03/2010 15:54
by Admin
BSA Voting - Open letter to BSA Members
The current saga over the voting of a new Executive for the BSA continues, with new voting due to have started last night.
Industry 1077
16/03/2010 12:42
by Admin
  Monday 15th March, 2010
Gul confirms Night Surf sponsorship for second year
Gul has announced that it will for the second year running be the headline sponsor for the UK Pro Surf Tour Night Surf to be held again at Fistral Beach Newquay
on the 18/19/20 of June 2010.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1779
15/03/2010 15:02
by Admin
Going with the Flow
There's a new Flow Rider in town...no not 'Flo Rida' the American Rapper, but the 'Flow Rider' - an artificial wave machine. The Retallack Resort & Spa near Newquay are building one right now and over the weekend the instructors were getting trained up on it.
Industry 2520
15/03/2010 13:27
by Admin
Win Tickets for Surf Show 2010
Surf Show takes place in Bristol on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April and we’ve got five pairs of weekend tickets to give away.
A1Surf 1192
15/03/2010 09:39
by Admin
  Sunday 14th March, 2010
UK Pro Surf Tour 2010 Schedule
The schedule of events for the 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour has been announced and includes a few new venues.
UK Pro Surf Tour 2389
14/03/2010 11:06
by Admin
  Friday 12th March, 2010
Al Mennie's Big Wave update
The past month has been quiet on the big wave front over here although we have done some exploration in the mean time. Aussie Paul O'kane, Mikee Hamilton and Barry Motershead towed an insane slabby left hand reef off the west coast scoring some crazy rides.
Big Wave 1706
12/03/2010 09:17
by Admin
  Thursday 11th March, 2010
Scottish National Championships 2010 report and results
The SSF Scottish Surfing Championships sponsored by Staunch was held on the weekend of the 6th & 7th March, at Scotland's most famed wave, Thurso-East. Attracting competitors from all over Scotland to compete against one another for the prestigious title of Scottish Champion, and for the opportunity to represent Scotland in the forthcoming ASP WQS event, the O'Neil Cold Water Classic, and compete for a share of the $145,000 prize purse. The finalists of this year's open competition would also
UK Events & Comps 2840
11/03/2010 15:50
by Admin
Win a surf holiday at Sorted Surf Festival
We're off to the Sorted Surf Festival the weekend after next and will be offering anyone who comes along the chance to win a surf holiday to Seignosse in France, courtesy of Errant Surf Travel & Instruction.
UK Events & Comps 1745
11/03/2010 14:16
by Admin
ASP Europe confirms action-packed spring leg
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Europe is proud to announce the confirmation of an exciting Spring leg to kick-off April 1, 2010 for a series of six consecutive events in four different divisions including both men and women surfing.
International Events & Comps 952
11/03/2010 08:11
by Admin
  Tuesday 9th March, 2010
Protest partners with BSA to support junior surfing and protect surf spots
Protest has joined forces with the national governing body, BSA, to help support surfing from a grassroots level and subsequently help to create world-class riders of the future. As sponsors, Protest will support the BSA in running its surfing lessons, providing training for coaches and with their Save Our Surf campaign to protect surfing areas on beaches.
Industry 999
09/03/2010 08:16
by Admin
  Monday 8th March, 2010
Gilmore wins Roxy Pro Gold Coast and retains top
The opening event of the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour season, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast enjoyed an exciting final day of competition, culminating in Gilmore’s emphatic win in front of a raucous hometown crowd.
International Events & Comps 841
08/03/2010 09:07
by Admin
  Friday 5th March, 2010
Vote for surf girl Katherine
We've been contacted by A1Surf fan and Newquay surf girl Katherine Baker, who is looking for some support from A1Surf users.
Miscellaneous 1653
05/03/2010 10:09
by Admin
RIP Swansea's Mike Kent
We have been informed about the death of 'Mad' Mike Kent, a Swansea surfing legend.
Miscellaneous 1565
05/03/2010 09:40
by Admin
Sabotaj! Taj Burrows wins Quiksilver Gold Coast Pro
Taj Burrow took out the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover over Jordy Smith in rippable two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Snapper Rocks.
International Events & Comps 1119
05/03/2010 09:03
by Admin
  Thursday 4th March, 2010
Open Day for Falmouth Marine School
Falmouth Marine School will be throwing open its doors on Saturday 6th March, to give prospective students of all ages the chance to explore the College and its resources and get the advice they need for their future career or progression in education.
Industry 950
04/03/2010 16:02
by Admin
Watergate Bay unveil 2010 beach events
Cornwall’s leading beach sports venue has unveiled an adrenalin-charged calendar of events for 2010.
UK Events & Comps 1628
04/03/2010 13:40
by Admin
Bustin' Down The Door Competition Winners
We're pleased to announce the winners of the Bustin Down The Door signed books and DVD competition we ran recently.
A1Surf 677
04/03/2010 12:39
by Admin
Champions Fall as Dane Reynolds Detonates at Quiksilver Pro Quarterfinals
Pumping three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) pulsed down the point at Snapper Rocks yesterday, setting the stage for the world’s best surfers to unleash upon the warm-water walls at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover and the Roxy Pro Gold Coast.
International Events & Comps 644
04/03/2010 07:54
by Admin
  Tuesday 2nd March, 2010
New daily surf reports live
Over the past few weeks we've had a couple more users volunteer to give you folks daily eyeball surf reports.
A1Surf 881
02/03/2010 14:16
by Admin
Severn Bore video
This week's Spring tides has seen the Severn Bore crew get on it, with reports of some decent sized waves and looooooooong rides. Sky News even sent a few film crews and their helicopter there this morning to capture the action.
Miscellaneous 1911
02/03/2010 13:50
by Admin
Surfers Against Sewage’s Annual spring beach clean goes down a storm!
Last weekend saw several Surfers Against Sewage beach cleans take place across the country, with huge amounts of marine litter being collected. Here's a report from Aaron Jennings, the SAS local rep for the Brighton area.
Surfers Against Sewage 868
02/03/2010 09:24
by Admin
Mark Healey wins Todos Santos Big Wave event
Top professional big wave surfers from around the world gathered at Todos Santos Island last weekend to compete for the glory at the Todos Santos Big Wave Event.
Big Wave 886
02/03/2010 09:02
by Admin
  Monday 1st March, 2010
SAS launch 'Protect Our Waves' movie
Surfers Against Sewage's new movie - Protect Our Waves - had its World Premiere on Friday at the Miners and Mechanics Institute in St Agnes.
Surfers Against Sewage 1774
01/03/2010 12:22
by Admin
  Thursday 25th February, 2010
Debate hots up over BSA elections for new Executive
The BSA are currently holding elections for a change of the current Executive. There are four positions to be voted on by BSA members: President,Chairman,Executive – Finance, Executive – Strategy and Executive – Performance.
Industry 875
25/02/2010 17:26
by Admin
Surf Destination Guide: Bude
When you're looking to get away for a surf trip then it pays to get the lowdown so you can save time, money and score some good waves. Here's our third 'Surf Destination Guide', this time focusing on Bude on the North Cornwall coast.
Miscellaneous 1302
25/02/2010 13:52
by Admin
Have a say in the future of our seas
Surfers across England are being urged to have their say about the future of the seas and marine life before it’s too late.
Environmental 988
25/02/2010 13:03
by Admin
Surf Destination Guide: Bali
When you're looking to get away for a surf trip then it pays to get the lowdown so you can save time, money and score some good waves. Here's our second 'Surf Destination Guide' and another which is a real favourite amongst British surfers, especially this time of year: Bali.
Miscellaneous 840
25/02/2010 08:28
by Admin
  Wednesday 24th February, 2010
Surf fitness video...comedy gold
We all know that being fit for surfing means that in theory you're going to get more waves. There are books on the subject, DVDs, specialised equipment and professional surf fitness trainers.
Miscellaneous 815
24/02/2010 17:43
by Admin
Surf Destination Guide: Hossegor
When you're looking to get away for a surf trip then it pays to get the lowdown so you can save time, money and score some good waves. Here's our first 'Surf Destination Guide', which is for a place that is a perennial favourite of British surfers: Hossegor.
Miscellaneous 1769
24/02/2010 16:56
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First surf comp for Bournemouth Reef
The Sorted Surf Festival, to be held on March 21st and 22nd, will be the first surf competition to be held at the Bournemouth Reef.
UK Events & Comps 1448
24/02/2010 14:33
by Admin
iPhone app launched for ASP live events
ASP International iPhone application, ASPtogo, is now available for download online, putting the world’s best surfing in your pocket wherever you may roam.
Industry 668
24/02/2010 08:12
by Admin
  Monday 22nd February, 2010
Surfers Against Sewage Annual Spring Beach Cleans this weekend
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling all beach lovers to join us to welcome in spring on the weekend of the 27th and 28th of February at our spring beach cleans being held at beaches all over the UK.
Surfers Against Sewage 1169
22/02/2010 10:00
by Admin
Auto-Sleepers back British Bodyboard Tour again
The British Bodyboard Club (‘BBC’) are tremendously pleased to announce that once again the Worcestershire based Auto-Sleepers Group are their main sponsors for 2010. This means that the 2010 4-event tour to decide the British Open Champion will be officially called the Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Tour.
UK Events & Comps 1020
22/02/2010 08:34
by Admin
Surf Show tickets on sale
Surf Show 2010 brings you fresh & killer brands, the latest films, break through live music and the best in technical workshops.
UK Events & Comps 965
22/02/2010 08:28
by Admin
  Friday 19th February, 2010
Help the Heroes Team Surf Contest
Over Easter weekend 2010 Fistral Beach will play host to a high profile charity Team Surf competition. The event will be held to raise money for the ‘Help the Heroes’ Charity
Help for Heroes has become a very well known charity since it originated in October 2007, and as far as we know this is the first surf competition in aid of Help for Heroes.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1672
19/02/2010 16:21
by Admin
  Wednesday 17th February, 2010
Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards champions crowned
“The best wave is the one you don’t think you’ll make.”
That’s 22-year-old Laurie Towner’s surf philosophy in a nutshell – and last night it earned him $20,000.
Big Wave 1023
17/02/2010 11:19
by Admin
Fancy some winter sunshine and surf?
There are just a few remaining spaces on Big Friday's Spring escape to the warm point breaks of Morocco.
Miscellaneous 957
17/02/2010 08:53
by Admin
  Tuesday 16th February, 2010
Quiksilver Cypher Vision short film
Quiksilver have just released this 13 minute short film, featuring Dane Reynolds, Jeremy Flores, Julian Wilson and some dude called Kelly Slater.
Miscellaneous 2805
16/02/2010 17:20
by Admin
Snugg's 'How to measure for a wetsuit' video
Malcom Ball from Snugg Wetsuits in Newquay has made an informative video about how to measure yourself to get a wetsuit that fits properly. In a masterstroke of marketing he has chosen the 'tailors dummy' well and as a result had got the online surf world frothing today
Miscellaneous 6347
16/02/2010 14:09
by Admin
Animal sponsors the Surf Show 2010
This years Surf Show is in association with Animal. Surf Show is the UK’s first and only public exhibitor event showcasing UK and International surfing.
International Events & Comps 1346
16/02/2010 08:25
by Admin
  Monday 15th February, 2010
Gul launches Recore recycled wetsuit
For the last 3 years the boffins at GUL have been thoroughly researching, prototyping & testing a wetsuit made using materials and processes that reduce our impact on an already fragile environment.
Industry 2076
15/02/2010 17:21
by Admin
Ashley Lawton Morocco Surf Trip Video
I first met Ashley 'Lumox' Lawton at Fistral last year on the first day of the Gul Night Surf comp.
Miscellaneous 1062
15/02/2010 11:12
by Admin
  Sunday 14th February, 2010
Mavericks comp spectators injured by huge wave
Surfing hit the news headlines across the world today, but sadly for the wrong reason, as 15 spectators were injured at Mavericks.
Big Wave 863
14/02/2010 19:27
by Admin
  Friday 12th February, 2010
The Ice Cube Classic 2010 goes off in great conditions
Sometimes you`ve just got to feel blessed, let me tell you Saturday 6th February 2010 was truly classic. It was the date for the 3rd Ice Cube Surf Classic, a great community event for the South East Cornwall surfing community, organised by South East Cornwall surf club, with support from Christian Surfers UK and the RNLI, as well as many other local businesses.
UK Events & Comps 1933
12/02/2010 11:19
by Admin
Finalists announced for Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards
A crazy collection of colossal waves and courageous riders, from the wilds of south-west Australia to the chilly nooks of New Zealand’s South Island.

That’s what faces the judges as the Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards enters its final selection phase.
Big Wave 679
12/02/2010 08:58
by Admin
  Monday 8th February, 2010
Surf Sistas with Oakley Boutique Surf and Pilates Camp
Rolling point breaks, challenging reefs, super mellow beachies and more sunshine than we can shake a stick at... its no wonder Morocco is a Surf Sistas favourite!
Miscellaneous 1112
08/02/2010 14:02
by Admin
'Super Saturday' (and Sunday) lives up to the hype
So just in case you missed it, this weekend saw some of the best surf for a long time hitting the west and south coasts (sorry east coast peeps).
Miscellaneous 1370
08/02/2010 09:39
by Admin
  Friday 5th February, 2010
English Surfing Federation Meeting
An update from the English Surfing Federation about a meeting next week.
Industry 1671
05/02/2010 11:34
by Admin
  Thursday 4th February, 2010
SAS celebrate inclusion of recreational water users in the Scottish Marine Bill
Today clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are celebrating the Scottish Government recognising recreational water users' need for a voice on Regional Planning Partnerships within the Scottish Marine Bill after this mornings SAS action at Holyrood.
Surfers Against Sewage 848
04/02/2010 13:04
by Admin
Peru to host the 2010 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games
It’s official, the 2010 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games will be held in the perfect waves of Señoritas and Caballeros, Punta Hermosa, Peru, from October 21 until the 29, 2010.
International Events & Comps 1005
04/02/2010 08:13
by Admin
  Tuesday 2nd February, 2010
Irish surf trip for surfers of all levels
With a never-ending stream of new wave discoveries and an abundance of uninterrupted swell, Ireland has been hitting the surf headlines for all the right reasons in the past few years.
Miscellaneous 1011
02/02/2010 11:18
by Admin
Surf Show 2010 Makes Waves!
The UK’s only Surf Show will be held at the Anson Rooms in Bristol on 24th and 25th April 2010, showcasing surfing, coastal lifestyle, health and well being. Surf Show will be stuffed full of the latest fashions, clothes, surfboards, equipment, accessories, live music, art and more.
UK Events & Comps 1236
02/02/2010 10:41
by Admin
Jamie O'Brien wins Volcom Pipeline Pro
Prayers, plundered surfboards and Pipeline perfection were the order of the final day of the Volcom Pipeline Pro, and local boy Jamie O'Brien avoided the drama to walk away with the win.
International Events & Comps 960
02/02/2010 08:41
by Admin
  Monday 1st February, 2010
British Bodyboard Club announce mini-tour to decide British Champion
The British Bodyboard Club are set to launch a tour of 4 events to decide the 2010 Open Champion it was announced today.
UK Events & Comps 829
01/02/2010 13:40
by Admin
  Friday 29th January, 2010
Kelly Slater's experimental 'Chunnel' surfboard
Kelly Slater loves pushing the boundaries of surfboards, with him riding several weird and wonderful boards previously. However this one might just take the biscuit...
Industry 3161
29/01/2010 09:35
by Admin
Apple iPad launches with surfing dogs
Twitter was all of a..errr...twitter yesterday (as was the rest of the web) with news about Apple's iPad launch.
Miscellaneous 1446
29/01/2010 09:19
by Admin
  Thursday 28th January, 2010
Surfer Seb Smart stars in new Goldhawks music video
Sennen surfer, Seb Smart, is the star of the latest music video from the band Goldhawks. It features Seb surfing some stormy waves in West Cornwall from back in December.
Media 1922
28/01/2010 14:47
by Admin
World SUP Record Attempt for Surfers Against Sewage
Three of Britain’s best stand up paddleboarders will be at West Wittering windsurf club at 11am this Friday, 29th January to launch the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 2010 Challenge, a Guinness World Record™ breaking attempt to cross the English Channel in June this year that also aims to raise at least £10,000 for SAS’s campaigns and celebrate the organisation’s 20th anniversary.
Surfers Against Sewage 1384
28/01/2010 08:22
by Admin
Team Australia win Quiksilver World Junior Champs, Team GB in 11th
Team Australia continued its dominance of the junior surfing scene, winning the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Champions for a fifth consecutive year in New Zealand. Our British juniors ended up with an 11th place finish, placing higher than teams including Brazil.
International Events & Comps 759
28/01/2010 08:17
by Admin
  Wednesday 27th January, 2010
Protest signs Sarah Beardmore
Boardwear brand Protest has signed World Qualifying Series (WQS) and British surfer Sarah Beardmore to its team.
Industry 1473
27/01/2010 20:41
by Admin
British Team go out on Day 6 of World Junior Championships
After some good surfing from all of the British team at Piha, yesterday saw the remaining surfer bow out of the competition.
International Events & Comps 853
27/01/2010 13:30
by Admin
ISA Scholarship for Tassy
Tassy Swallow, one of the members of Team GB currently competing at the World Junior Champs, has been awarded an ISA Scholarship. She is the only British surfer to receive this and one of only two from the whole of Europe.
Industry 849
27/01/2010 11:02
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Compare Surfcamps all over the World online
Since November 2009, surf-holiday.com, a new information portal for surf holiday planning, is available.
Industry 599
27/01/2010 08:25
by Admin
  Tuesday 26th January, 2010
Top 5 Surf Classifieds
It's always the same this time of year. Either you decide to have a clear out of surf stuff that you don't use any more or you've had enough of another British winter and need to book a surf trip.
A1Surf 1587
26/01/2010 20:20
by Admin
Paddle4Relief Hati and Sri Lanka fundraiser kicks off the year
The first Paddle4Relief fund raiser of 2010 was organised by Jill Jewell and held in Bratton Fleming, at the Village Hall.
Environmental 916
26/01/2010 08:13
by Admin
  Friday 22nd January, 2010
Volcom Pipeline Pro kicks off this wekeend
The Volcom Pipeline Pro, a 5 star WQS event, kicks off this weekend and promises to deliver some pumping pipe action.
International Events & Comps 951
22/01/2010 10:28
by Admin
  Thursday 21st January, 2010
Tassy's Tales - Blogging from World Junior Champs
Tassy Swallow is part of 'Team GB' at the World Juniors and despite poor internet connections, she has sent us this blog post. Day 1 and it's the Opening Ceremony...
International Events & Comps 986
21/01/2010 21:05
by Admin
  Wednesday 20th January, 2010
World Junior Champs Opening Ceremony Video
Tonight (about 8pm GMT) sees the start of the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Championships, which take place at Mission Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.
International Events & Comps 823
20/01/2010 17:06
by Admin
Hidden Spanish Gems
Northern Spain has over the years been a hidden gem for surf travellers. Tucked between the busy beaches of Hossegor and Biarritz in South West France and the Wild West coast of Portugal, Northern Spain has gone about business at its own pace.
Miscellaneous 911
20/01/2010 08:12
by Admin
  Tuesday 19th January, 2010
Appealing? Appalling!
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are greeting water company executives tomorrow with the walk of shame as they enter the appeal hearing.
Surfers Against Sewage 756
19/01/2010 08:38
by Admin
Auckland's Piha Beach today became the capital of the surfing world
Our British Juniors are in New Zealand now for the World Junior Championships, which kick off on Thursday (21st) at 8am (8pm tomorrow evening our time). Make sure you check out the live action and cheer on Micah and the team.
International Events & Comps 734
19/01/2010 08:21
by Admin
Paddle4Relief Open Meeting 27th January
There is an open meeting next week for Paddle4Relief and volunteers are needed from across the surfing community.
Environmental 903
19/01/2010 08:09
by Admin
  Monday 18th January, 2010
Cross Step helps get you working in the surf industry
If you want to make waves by finding a job and getting future work in the surf industry then you need look no further than the innovative Cross Step project, which is now recruiting surf hungry individuals for its new wave starting in March 2010.
Industry 1536
18/01/2010 17:21
by Admin
Surf Sista Nat talks Morocco, Pilates and more
Natalie Fox has what some would consider a pretty cool job - travelling to surf spots across the globe and teaching people to surf. In this interview she talks about the Surf Sistas coaching in Morocco, plus her plans for the future...
Interviews 2064
18/01/2010 10:25
by Admin
  Saturday 16th January, 2010
Maxime Huscenot is 2009 ASP World Junior Champion
Maxime Huscenot (REU), 17, has won the ASP World Junior title at Narabeen in Australia last night becoming the first French and European male surfer to clinch the coveted crown.
International Events & Comps 766
16/01/2010 10:44
by Admin
  Thursday 14th January, 2010
Gabriel Medina's (almost) perfect heat
Brazillian wunderkid Gabriel Medina scored a 19.57 in his third round heat at the Billabong World Junior Championships, defeating Aussie Dean Bowen (9.83). His scores were based largely on the airs he pulled, so is 'Power Surfing' dead and this is how you win a surf comp?
International Events & Comps 877
14/01/2010 17:16
by Admin
  Tuesday 12th January, 2010
New ASP judging criteria to reflect new school moves
With a number of enhancements being activated on the ASP World Tour this season, the ASP Judging Criteria has been refined to reflect the progression of the sport.
International Events & Comps 1035
12/01/2010 08:26
by Admin
  Monday 11th January, 2010
Russell Winter joins Santa Cruz Surf Team
Russell Winter has joined forces with Santa Cruz Clothing; Russell said 'I am so happy to be with Santa Cruz, this has helped me start a new chapter in my career, 2010 looks already to be a great year, Russell will be heading the surf team with Thiago Tippas, Mike Young, Ben Baird.
Industry 1460
11/01/2010 16:39
by Admin
Skiing in the surf?! Crazy video
These days it's fairly usual to see a wide range of water craft in the surf - shortboards, longboards, boogie boards, waveskis, kneelos, goatboats and even SUPs. But would you think you were dreaming if a guy wearing a pair of skis drops in, carves some nice turns and busts an air?
Miscellaneous 2099
11/01/2010 12:19
by Admin
Win Signed Bustin' Down The Door Goodies
Bustin' Down The Door, the seminal surf movie which hit cinema screens last year, is released on DVD next Monday (18th January).
A1Surf 799
11/01/2010 11:05
by Admin
Al Mennie's new big wave quiver
Here's the first update of 2010 from big wave Irish charger Al Mennie...
Big Wave 1777
11/01/2010 10:14
by Admin
  Friday 8th January, 2010
New webcams added to surf reports
This week we have made a few changes to some of the surf report pages in relation to webcams.
A1Surf 928
08/01/2010 11:43
by Admin
Biggest wave ever caught? Video footage from Waimea of Dorian and Healey on a monster
The promise of the El Nino winter appears to have delivered for big wave surfers, as many long-standing records are ready to fall in this year's Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy.
Big Wave 2880
08/01/2010 10:28
by Admin
  Thursday 7th January, 2010
Win '110% Surfing Techniques Vol 2' DVD
If you're stuck at home due to the snow then you might want a new DVD to watch to help pass the time.
A1Surf 1118
07/01/2010 13:10
by Admin
  Wednesday 6th January, 2010
And the winner is...
We are stoked to announce the winner of our recent Santa Cruz surfboard competition.
A1Surf 965
06/01/2010 10:46
by Admin
Timmy Curran back flip
Want to learn how to pull off a back-flip? Timmy Curran can show you how as he pulled one off in this video.
Miscellaneous 1542
06/01/2010 09:48
by Admin
  Tuesday 5th January, 2010
Billabong ASP World Junior Championships just days away
The world’s best junior surfers are descending upon the Sydney suburb of North Narrabeen to hunt down the most prestigious crown in junior surfing, the ASP World Junior Title, as the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships prepare to run at the famed beachbreak from January 9 – 17, 2010.
International Events & Comps 874
05/01/2010 11:00
by Admin
  Monday 4th January, 2010
ASP One Ranking System Unveiled for 2010 and Beyond
Starting this year, the ASP International will activate a One Ranking system for the men’s ASP Dream Tour and the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS).
Industry 872
04/01/2010 08:21
by Admin
  Wednesday 30th December, 2009
Last chance to win a Santa Cruz Surfboard
You've only got until midnight tomorrow (31st December) to post a photo or video of you surfing and be in with a chance to win a brand new Santa Cruz 5'11" Archy Pro model surfboard.
A1Surf 1861
30/12/2009 14:17
by Admin
  Wednesday 23rd December, 2009
Jeremy Flores requalifies for the ASP World Tour 2010
Frenchman, Jeremy Flores has earned a place on surfings elite World Tour for the 2010 season. Aged just twenty one, next year will be be a fourth year on the Dream Tour for Flores.
International Events & Comps 1153
23/12/2009 09:30
by A1Rachael
  Thursday 17th December, 2009
Reef Oso Shoes Review
Just a few weeks ago I realised it was getting a bit colder and there was talk of snow is on it's way, so felt it was probably time I ditched the sandals and thought about getting some proper shoes!
Miscellaneous 2540
17/12/2009 12:25
by Admin
Cribbar video footage
Last Wednesday (9th December) many of the UK and Irish west-facing coastlines got some decent 'big waves'.
Big Wave 1757
17/12/2009 11:41
by Admin
Al Mennie's TV interview about big wave surfing
Al's just sent us an update about his appearance on Ulster TV news this week, talking about his recent big waves exploits.
Big Wave 1209
17/12/2009 10:54
by Admin
  Wednesday 16th December, 2009
Taj Wins Pipe Masters
Taj Burrow has claimed the 2009 Billabong Pipe Masters, defeating fellow Finalist Kelly Slater, in clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at the Banzai Pipeline.
International Events & Comps 922
16/12/2009 08:00
by Admin
  Monday 14th December, 2009
Win a Santa Cruz Surfboard - two weeks left to enter
The comp's been running for a couple of weeks now and you've been posting up your photos and videos. Make sure if you haven't entered yet you do, as this board has to go to a good home in January!
A1Surf 957
14/12/2009 09:01
by Admin
  Sunday 13th December, 2009
Mick Fanning Wins Second World Title
Mick Fanning, has been crowned the 2009 ASP World Champion, following a stunning performance at the Banzai Pipeline.
International Events & Comps 767
13/12/2009 13:35
by Admin
  Thursday 10th December, 2009
Pipe Masters is on!
The final event of the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters, will commence this morning (this evening with us UK folks) in pumping six-to-10 foot (2-3 metre) surf at the infamous break of the Banzai Pipeline.
International Events & Comps 1000
10/12/2009 17:24
by Admin
Good Vibe for A1Surf crew
Vibe Surf Shop, the online store for Bay Surf in Scarborough, are offering A1Surf users some cool discounts on hardware, boards and clothing.
Industry 1079
10/12/2009 12:25
by Admin
Stephanie Gilmore Claims Billabong Pro Maui and Vans Triple Crown
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, took out the final stop on the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour today, the Billabong Pro Maui, in clean four-to-six foot (1.5 metre) conditions at the iconic pointbreak of Honolua Bay over Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 26, clinching her third consecutive Billabong Pro Maui title after three years of competition at the premier event.
International Events & Comps 859
10/12/2009 09:44
by Admin
  Wednesday 9th December, 2009
The Drifter South West premiere this week
The South west premiere of the new Rob Machado movie "The Drifter" takes place in Exeter this week.
UK Events & Comps 1102
09/12/2009 10:46
by Admin
Greg Long wins the Eddie
After 25 years with most of those spent waiting, Waimea Bay delivered an event of legendary proportions today at the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, Fueled by Monster Energy.
Big Wave 980
09/12/2009 09:34
by Admin
  Tuesday 8th December, 2009
Huge Jaws video footage
Yesterday saw the Hawaiian Islands get a proper kicking from some monster swells.
Big Wave 1471
08/12/2009 08:41
by Admin
Showdown for the ASP Crown at Billabong Pipeline Masters
After nine events on the 2009 ASP Dream Tour, the race for the ASP World Title will culminate in a showdown between two lifelong friends at the final event of the season, the Billabong Pipeline Masters, which should kick off later today.
International Events & Comps 774
08/12/2009 08:26
by Admin
  Monday 7th December, 2009
Surf Bus for North Devon?
Surfers in North Devon could be using a bus to get to and from the beach.
Miscellaneous 1313
07/12/2009 17:03
by Admin
The Wave, The March Of The Surfers
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners and volunteers led the march of 50,000 people marching against climate change at Stop Climate Chaos’ The Wave march on the 5th of December.
Surfers Against Sewage 887
07/12/2009 11:15
by Admin
  Thursday 3rd December, 2009
Surfers on Charity Roadtrip - Plymouth to the Gambia
Two young surfers, 4000 miles of dirt road, one 1991 VW Polo with 200,000 miles on the clock, one mission; to drive from Plymouth to The Gambia.
Miscellaneous 1633
03/12/2009 09:26
by Admin
  Wednesday 2nd December, 2009
Win a Santa Cruz Surfboard - the Archy 5'11" Pro Model!
It’s Christmas soon, but instead of getting a pair of socks or a naff jumper, you could get a present of this awesome Archy 5’11 surfboard worth £449!
A1Surf 2625
02/12/2009 11:02
by Admin
  Tuesday 1st December, 2009
More rubber for your money
Need a new wetsuit for this winter for surfing in the UK or to take travelling somewhere warmer? Or could you get one as a Christmas present for the surfer in your life? Well grab a Nineplus wetsuit whilst there’s 20% off the A1Surf shop!
A1Surf 1173
01/12/2009 20:56
by Admin
  Monday 30th November, 2009
Surf Business Focus: Surf Widow
This is the first of an occasional series where we look to highlight some of the people and businesses that are part of the ever-growing surf industry in the UK and Ireland.
Industry 1395
30/11/2009 15:51
by Admin
  Wednesday 25th November, 2009
Ben Howard exclusive interview
Ben Howard is a hugely talented singer-songwriter and surfer, hailing from Devon, who has been playing at some major festivals this year, plus supporting musicians such as Xavier Rudd and Jason Mraz.
Interviews 2079
25/11/2009 08:41
by Admin
  Tuesday 24th November, 2009
SAS Call for Surfing Reserves For Scotland
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling for the Scottish Government to help protect Scottish waves and include Surfing Reserves in the Marine Bill.
Surfers Against Sewage 1052
24/11/2009 11:04
by Admin
Tony Hawk Show video highlights
Last weekend saw the 'Tony Hawk Show' come to Paris with the biggest skate ramp in Europe.
Miscellaneous 962
24/11/2009 08:42
by Admin
Skindog wins ETL final event and tour title
Congratulations to Ben 'Skindog' Skinner who won the final event of the ETL Longboard Tour, held at the Estoril Surf Festival in Portugal.
International Events & Comps 1504
24/11/2009 08:17
by Admin
  Friday 20th November, 2009
Relentless Lives of Artists film surf trailer
Relentless have just realeased their new movie 'Lives of Artists', which amongst other 'extreme sports' features some great surf action.
Media 1285
20/11/2009 14:33
by Admin
Boardwalk launch their winter sale!
You can grab some great bits and bobs for Christmas or something nice for yourself.
Miscellaneous 907
20/11/2009 14:12
by A1Rachael
Quiver Team's Scottish trip video
Newquay surfer Josh Hughes sent this video through of him and fellow Quiver Surfboards team riders getting bazzed up in Scotland.
Miscellaneous 974
20/11/2009 13:19
by Admin
  Thursday 19th November, 2009
Alan Stokes: An interview with the tour champion
Last weekend saw Alan 'Stokesy' Stokes crowned UK Pro Surf Tour champion for 2009. A1Surf.com caught up with Alan just days after he won to find out more about his victory, how his competitive surfing has panned out this year, plus his thoughts on other aspects of the British surfing scene.
Interviews 1822
19/11/2009 12:32
by Admin
  Wednesday 18th November, 2009
Micah Lester wins A1Surf.com sponsored ‘Most Inspirational Surfer’ UK Pro Surf award
Micah Lester, the Constantine-based surfer, has won this year’s UK Pro Surf Award for ‘Most Inspirational Surfer’, as sponsored by A1Surf.com.
A1Surf 1058
18/11/2009 15:02
by Admin
Al Mennie's Big Wave Update: Mullaghmore Revenge
Al Mennie loves surfing big waves. He also loves sharing tales of his exploits.
Big Wave 2589
18/11/2009 13:59
by Admin
  Tuesday 17th November, 2009
UK Surf Awards reward success in 2009
Last weekend saw the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour come to a close, with the exciting finale of the Animal Newquay Open, followed by the Awards evening party.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1830
17/11/2009 16:33
by Admin
Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau invitees announced
Quiksilver.com/Eddie launches today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy.
Big Wave 873
17/11/2009 14:56
by Admin
Kite surfers jump over Worthing Pier
OK so it's kite surfing, but you have to admit it's still fairly impressive.
Miscellaneous 2331
17/11/2009 10:59
by Admin
SAS’s Beach Warning scheme receives green light
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have received strong support for a pilot scheme to warn beach users of potential poor water quality at a meeting organised by MP Julia Goldsworthy.
Environmental 900
17/11/2009 08:09
by Admin
  Monday 16th November, 2009
Pain in the neck? Do you have Cervical Myelopathy?
Surfer, writer and author of 'Surf Nation', Alex Wade, has been diagnosed with a condition called 'Cervical Myelopathy'. This deteriation of the spinal cord means he may never surf again.
Miscellaneous 1072
16/11/2009 16:58
by Admin
Animal crowns Stokesy and Gwen as UKPST Champions
The Animal team cleaned up the top spots of the UK Pro Surf tour in Newquay at the weekend.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1163
16/11/2009 11:17
by Admin
  Sunday 15th November, 2009
Aninal Newquay Open Day 1: Leon Mansfield takes U16 Series Crown
The Animal Newquay welcomed the biggest storms of the year to open the final round of the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour.
UK Pro Surf Tour 863
15/11/2009 16:59
by Admin
  Friday 13th November, 2009
AXL/DOH Pro Porthcawl Video
Two weeks ago the UK Pro Surf Tour headed to Porthcawl in South Wales for the penultimate tour contest - the AXL/DOH Pro.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1278
13/11/2009 11:26
by Admin
  Thursday 12th November, 2009
Big swells forecast for Animal Newquay Open
Big swells are forecast to hit Fistral beach for the Animal Newquay Open, the final stop on UK Pro Surf Tour.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1065
12/11/2009 16:38
by Admin
Clayton boards arrive on the East Coast
Bay Surf, based in Scarborough, has just taken delivery of a good range of custom boards from South Africa's top shaper - Clayton Nienabar.
Industry 1553
12/11/2009 13:49
by Admin
  Wednesday 11th November, 2009
Check out these Double Dees!
If you need a new board for your quiver then make sure you take a look at the Double Dee from Nineplus.
Equipment 1688
11/11/2009 19:57
by Admin
Surf Show 2010 dates and venue released
Surf Show 2010 brings you fresh & killer brands, the latest films, break through live music and the best in technical workshops.
Industry 908
11/11/2009 15:18
by Admin
British and International Kneeboard Championships this weekend
The 2009 British and International Kneeboard Surfing championships will be taking place on the 14th and 15th November at Godrevy, St. Ives Bay.
UK Events & Comps 892
11/11/2009 14:14
by Admin
  Monday 9th November, 2009
UK Pro Surf Awards tickets available now
After the excitment of the last UK Pro Surf Tour event of the year, the Animal Newquay Open, the evening of Sunday 15th November will see the UK Pro Surf Awards 2009 take place.
UK Pro Surf Tour 870
09/11/2009 19:38
by Admin
  Friday 6th November, 2009
Animal Newquay Open final and deciding event on UKPST
The Animal Newquay Open is set to crown the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour champions at Fistral on the 14th and 15th of November. The event will be the final stop on the UK Pro Surf Tour 2009.
UK Pro Surf Tour 999
06/11/2009 12:24
by Admin
  Thursday 5th November, 2009
Summer fun at first British surf camp for girls
Having spent many hours splashing about in the cold Scottish waters of the North Sea, a group of surf-inspired chicas decided enough was enough, and migrated to the warmer climes of South-west France.
Miscellaneous 939
05/11/2009 17:59
by Admin
  Wednesday 4th November, 2009
Surf museum heads to the beach
The Museum of British Surfing is in talks with the owners of one of North Devon’s best beaches about creating a permanent home for the collection close to the surf.
Industry 1082
04/11/2009 15:02
by Admin
  Monday 2nd November, 2009
Oli Adams wins The AXL DOH Pro
Oli Adams wins his first UK Pro Surf Tour event, the AXL / DOH Pro at Rest Bay Porthcawl.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1002
02/11/2009 11:00
by Admin
8000 miles, 3 Swells, 2 Oceans
News from Al Mennie about his recent marathon big wave road trip with Andrew Cotton, which involved two awesome sessions at Aileens, with the Nelscott Tow-In Classic contest squeezed in between.
Big Wave 957
02/11/2009 09:56
by Admin
Improve your longboarding in one weekend
If you're a longboarder and are looking to improve your skills then check out this coaching weekend on offer from Errant Surf Travel & Instruction.
Miscellaneous 983
02/11/2009 09:34
by Admin
Entente-Cordiale as first Anglo-French bodyboard competition goes off in great style
The first Anglo-French Challenge between the French Surfing Federation and the British Bodyboard Club went off in superb style in Quiberon last weekend.
International Events & Comps 878
02/11/2009 08:33
by Admin
Tassy's Tales - British team training camp
Tassy Swallow was in France last week with the rest of the British squad for a week's training ahead of next year's World Surfing Games.
A1Surf 793
02/11/2009 08:21
by Admin
  Tuesday 27th October, 2009
Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards midseason video highlights
Last week, Shipstern Bluff -- a notoriously shallow wave off the southern tip of Tasmania, Australia -- produced some of the most spectacular rides of the year and triggered numerous entries into the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards.
Big Wave 1442
27/10/2009 14:57
by Admin
  Monday 26th October, 2009
Cornish Schools surf comp see St Ives take title
Yet again the Cornish Schools delivered contestable surf wrapped up in a festival-like atmosphere as students from around the County met at the battleground of Tolcarne Beach in Newquay to decide who can lay claim to being the top surfing secondary school in Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 1962
26/10/2009 16:39
by Admin
Russell Winter wins UKPST event at Tynemouth
Russell Winter won this year’s North East Open at Tynemouth, held at the weekend.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1104
26/10/2009 12:24
by Admin
Sam Bleakley writes from Oxbow World Longboard final in the Maldives
Sam Bleakley (along with Ben Skinner) are currently on Chaaya Island in the Malidives competing in the Oxbow WLT second and final event of the season.
International Events & Comps 1080
26/10/2009 11:54
by Admin
Canadians shine on first day of O'Neill Coldwater Classic Canada
Whilst the weather on the first day of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic Canada turned bleak and
grey, the surf conditions - as well as the surfing on display in Tofino - were anything but.
International Events & Comps 835
26/10/2009 11:24
by Admin
  Friday 23rd October, 2009
The Welsh leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour is fast approaching
The Welsh leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour is fast approaching. The elite of UK Surfers will be making their way to Porthcawl for the biggest surfing event in Wales this year.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1900
23/10/2009 08:53
by Admin
Upsets galore as Rip Curl Pro Search finally gets underway
The Rip Curl Pro Search finally got underway in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) wedging righthanders at Molhe Leste, where the world’s best surfers carved, snapped and aired their way through the opening eight heats of Round 1.
International Events & Comps 833
23/10/2009 08:50
by Admin
  Thursday 22nd October, 2009
Mundaka video from Big Wednesday!
Whilst surfers in the South West were filling their boots yesterday on what was dubbed 'Big Wednesday', the guys in Northern Spain were on it too.
Big Wave 1222
22/10/2009 15:14
by Admin
Oxbow WLT event will explore threatened island in Maldives
For the second and final event of World Longboard Tour, Oxbow invites you to discover the
Maldives, a dream place for the surfers around the world and a fragile destination at a time.
International Events & Comps 737
22/10/2009 13:28
by Admin
  Wednesday 21st October, 2009
Jesus Longboard Classic in Polzeath is biggest yet
With a great swell forecast and a full line up of competitors including some of the best longboarders in the country the third ‘Jesus Longboard Classic’, run by Christian Surfers UK, was all set to be the most exciting and competitive to date.
UK Events & Comps 1137
21/10/2009 08:25
by Admin
  Tuesday 20th October, 2009
BUCS Surfing Championships Results and Report
The BUCS Surfing Championships, in association with Ticket To Ride Worldwide Surfing Adventures, had an incredible 340 surfers compete over three days at Fistral Beach, Cornwall last weekend (16 – 18 October 2009).
UK Events & Comps 2095
20/10/2009 16:54
by Admin
Tassy's Tales - Jesus, what a legend!
Tassy Swallow is on form at the moment whe she competes, which was was confirmed at the weekend when she won the Women's Open at the Jesus Surf Classic.
A1Surf 1030
20/10/2009 16:35
by Admin
Celine blogs (finally!)
A little under a year ago I happened to be in Northern Spain on a surf trip and shared a room (with several others too!) and some surf sessions with the lovely Celine Gehret.
A1Surf 2381
20/10/2009 11:51
by Admin
Jesus Surf Classic Part 2 sees sun and surf for second attempt
The weekend of October 17th and 18th was a huge challenge for Christian Surfers UK, as they were holding both of the ‘Jesus Surf Series’ events on the same weekend around 60 miles apart ( Croyde and Polzeath ).
UK Events & Comps 879
20/10/2009 10:11
by Admin
  Monday 19th October, 2009
Kelly Slater Signs SAS’s 1,000th POW Campaign Postcard
Kelly Slater, 9 times Surfing World Champion, and widely recognised as the greatest surfer ever, supports Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) Protect Our Waves campaign (POW). Slater signed the 1,000th POW campaign postcard and today SAS will send Slater’s card to the Secretary of State for Defence (SoS).
Surfers Against Sewage 1392
19/10/2009 12:21
by Admin
O'Neill Cold Water Classic Canada brings the first
From its inception, the O'Neill Cold Water Classic Series was never going to be a conventional
surf contest.
International Events & Comps 740
19/10/2009 09:48
by Admin
UK Pro Surf Tour heads to Xperience 09 this weekend
Thousands of extreme sport enthusiasts and spectators from across Europe are expected to gather at this year’s Xperience09 Festival, in North Tyneside.
UK Pro Surf Tour 860
19/10/2009 09:36
by Admin
  Friday 16th October, 2009
Jamie O'Brien "Who is J.O.B." film trailer
I was alerted to this by Sharpy from Slidemag and highly suggest you check it out too.
Media 1452
16/10/2009 10:14
by Admin
  Thursday 15th October, 2009
Jesus Surf Classic Part 2 and Jesus Longboard Classic on this weekend
Its all systems go for this weekends Jesus Surf Series, organised by Christian Surfers UK. With good weather, light offshore winds, and spring tides, both events should be run through to conclusion.
UK Events & Comps 1515
15/10/2009 12:13
by Admin
  Wednesday 14th October, 2009
Retro Board Challenge is a day of sun, fun and partying
Last weekend saw yet another hugely successful charity Retro Board Challenge take place in East Wittering, with 50 fancy dressed surfers competing and hundreds of spectators watching on the beach.
A1Surf 1531
14/10/2009 12:02
by Admin
Stand Up Paddle Championships head to Watergate Bay this weekend
Exponents of the latest form of surfing will be gracing the Cornish waves this weekend (17/18 October) to decide the new British champions.
SUP 951
14/10/2009 08:41
by Admin
De Souza takes first WCT win at Billabing Mundaka Pro
Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, claimed his inaugural ASP World Tour win today, taking out the Billabong Pro Mundaka, eliminating fellow Finalist Chris Davidson (AUS), 33, in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Sopelana.
International Events & Comps 645
14/10/2009 07:59
by Admin
  Tuesday 13th October, 2009
Surfing holiday of a lifetime competition, with a chance to give something back
Surfers have a very rare opportunity to enter a free competition to win a boat trip on the 100ft sailing vessel ’Indo Jiwa’ through the Hinako Islands ( North West of Nias, Indonesia ), a group of eight pristine tropical Islands, rarely visited by foreigners.
Environmental 1563
13/10/2009 10:57
by Admin
  Monday 12th October, 2009
Parko out at Mundaka to give Fanning edge in ASP Dream Tour title race
After six, consecutive lay days, the Billabong Pro Mundaka sprang back to life this morning, running the remaining eight Round 1 heats at the backup venue of Sopelana before completing the whole of Round 2 at the primary site of Mundaka.
International Events & Comps 868
12/10/2009 20:34
by Admin
Billabong, Santa Cruz, The Realm, Sanuk and Carve Eyewear Sponsor the Welsh Pro Surf Tour Event
The ‘AXL / DOH Pro, this year will be sponsored by Billabong, Santa Cruz, The Realm, Sanuk and Carve Eyewear.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1589
12/10/2009 10:05
by Admin
Brittany Ferries supports British team in Anglo-French challenge
The British Bodyboard Club is pleased to announce that Brittany Ferries are now the official sponsors of the British team competing in the Anglo-French challenge in Quiberon, Brittany on the 24-25th October.
Industry 1015
12/10/2009 09:57
by Admin
Ticket To Ride sponsor BUCS Surf Champs for third year running
BUCS is delighted to announce Ticket To Ride as associate sponsor of the BUCS Surfing Championships taking place this month in Newquay, Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 858
12/10/2009 09:51
by Admin
  Friday 9th October, 2009
Surfer found dead in water at Kimmeridge
A surfer has been found dead in the water in Kimmeridge Bay.
Miscellaneous 2872
09/10/2009 11:18
by Admin
  Thursday 8th October, 2009
Fancy a last minute trip to Fuerte?
Travel Action have just let us know about this great last minute offer they have to Fuerteventura.
Miscellaneous 933
08/10/2009 09:39
by Admin
Lightning Bolt goes retro for charity surf event
Lightning Bolt, a brand with a strong history with 'retro surfboards' have joined in to support this weekend's A1Surf Retro Board Challenge in association with Wittering Surf Shop.
A1Surf 1580
08/10/2009 09:04
by Admin
  Wednesday 7th October, 2009
Arctic Surfing Video
Just received this video clip, which is a mini-documentary about five surfers freezing their cojones off in the Artic Circle.
Miscellaneous 1123
07/10/2009 17:57
by Admin
UK Pro Surf Tour heads to Tynemouth
The next leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour is set to hit the road for the weekend of the 24th 25th October. The event to be held at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1283
07/10/2009 16:41
by Admin
Kelly Slater third in Alfred Dunhill Link Golf Championships
Just to show that nine-times World Champ Kelly Slater has more strings to his bow, he took part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Team golf Championship!
Miscellaneous 1068
07/10/2009 08:06
by Admin
  Tuesday 6th October, 2009
Reubyn Ash's Alley Oop at Mundaka Pro not quite enough to see him through
It's a layday today at the Billabong Mundaka Pro, with yesterday's 3-4ft swell dropping to only a foot or so.
International Events & Comps 2112
06/10/2009 08:39
by Admin
  Monday 5th October, 2009
Ben Skinner wins European Longboard title, French Team takes overall title
On the beach where he first learnt to surf at the age of three, Perranporth-based Ben Skinner became European longboard champion on Sunday with a revenge win over world No. 1 Antoine Delpero of France.
International Events & Comps 1080
05/10/2009 14:05
by Admin
Powerstroke Bungee Cord review
I suck at paddling. I'm not afraid to admit that it's the one area of surfing that lets me down, both paddling out and paddling for waves.
Equipment 3429
05/10/2009 13:54
by Admin
Welsh premiere for 21 Days Later - Mentawais
The Welsh premiere of Mr B's latest movie '21 Days Later - Mentawais' takes place this month in Aberystwyth.
UK Events & Comps 721
05/10/2009 12:39
by Admin
Al Mennie and Andrew Cotton invited to Nelscott Reef Tow in Classic 2009
Surfers Al Mennie and Andrew ‘Cotty’ Cotton have, for the second year running, received an invite to The Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic.
Big Wave 839
05/10/2009 09:24
by Admin
  Saturday 3rd October, 2009
Padang earthquake update from SurfAid
Here's an update on the situation out in Padang, from SurfAid International, following Thursday's major earthquakes.
Miscellaneous 816
03/10/2009 09:34
by Admin
  Thursday 1st October, 2009
The BIG October surf sale
So Summer's done and dusted (although we're in the middle of a very Summer-like flat spell at the moment!) so we're gearing up for better days with an awesome surf shop sale.
A1Surf 1025
01/10/2009 17:01
by Admin
Is the Wave Hub in Trouble?
Many followers of A1Surf will remember the controversy in 2006 caused by the proposed installation of a Wave Hub.
Environmental 1726
01/10/2009 14:49
by Admin
Indofitness.co.uk launches at Leisure Industry Week and on TV!
On 23 September 2009, a date that will be remembered as “Big Wednesday” by the indofitness.co.uk crew, director Adriano Roldan and master trainer Jase Fern launched the newly formed indofitness.co.uk at Leisure Industry Week (LIW) at the NEC in Birmingham.
Industry 1275
01/10/2009 13:11
by Admin
  Wednesday 30th September, 2009
Longboard action for day 3 of Eursurf 2009
The competition entered it's 3rd day at St Ouen's Bay, with one to two foot waves making conditions difficult to surf in.
International Events & Comps 777
30/09/2009 20:09
by Admin
Pacific Tsunami causes devastation in Samoan Islands
A tsunami has struck the South Pacific islands of Samoa and American Samoa, causing massive destruction and the loss of lives.
Miscellaneous 923
30/09/2009 08:07
by Admin
  Tuesday 29th September, 2009
ONEDAY in Woolacombe finally in the can
After several years of planning and practise sessions, North Devon based filmaker Richard Gregory has finally been able to film his latest project 'ONEDAY in Woolcombe'.
Media 1499
29/09/2009 20:52
by Admin
Eurosurf Day 2 Report
Day two of Eurosurf 2009 and a large number of surfers from England, Wales and Ireland have made it through some of the earlier rounds across all of the categories.
International Events & Comps 895
29/09/2009 20:33
by Admin
Jesus Longboard Classic only a few weeks away
With only a few weeks to go before the 3rd Jesus Longboard Classic in Polzeath, North Cornwall, expectations are high after the success of the last two years.
UK Events & Comps 783
29/09/2009 15:53
by Admin
  Monday 28th September, 2009
Eurosurf 2009 Day 1 report
Spectators were given a real treat on day 1 of the European Surfing Championships 2009.
International Events & Comps 1740
28/09/2009 21:27
by Admin
Win Waveriders surf movie on DVD
Waveriders is a fascinating surf documentary, based largely round the west coast of Ireland and is a real showcase of what Irish waves have to offer.
A1Surf 1674
28/09/2009 16:37
by Admin
Oakley XPY Pro Junior sees Britain's best young surfers in battle
This weekend, The Oakley XPY Pro Junior exploded onto North Fistral beach with competitors and spectators alike greeted with sunshine and head high fun waves!
UK Events & Comps 871
28/09/2009 13:59
by Admin
Biggest wave surfed in Australia this year?
This just in from Cassandra Murnieks in Oz. Quite probably this is the largest wave ridden so far this year in Australia.
Big Wave 1695
28/09/2009 08:58
by Admin
  Sunday 27th September, 2009
Quik Pro France won by Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, has just claimed his second consecutive ASP Dream Tour event, taking out the 2009 Quiksilver Pro France presented by Orange over fellow Finalist Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, in punchy one-to-three foot (0.5 – 1 metre) waves at Les Bourdaines.
International Events & Comps 767
27/09/2009 19:18
by Admin
  Thursday 24th September, 2009
Animal Videocast with Stokesy, Boardmasters and the Animal Surf Academy
The latest in the Animal Videocast series brings the action from the Relentless Boardmasters in Newquay to your living room.
Miscellaneous 944
24/09/2009 09:58
by Admin
  Wednesday 23rd September, 2009
Reubyn Ash boosts to victory in VW British National Surfing Championships
Bude’s Reubyn Ash put on a dazzling display of progressive surfing at Newquay’s Fistral Beach this weekend to claim his maiden British title.
UK Events & Comps 1619
23/09/2009 17:11
by Admin
  Tuesday 22nd September, 2009
Sophie says...Reubyn's Rodeo Flip Video
This week's update from Roxy pro surfer and A1Surf girl Sophie Hellyer...
A1Surf 3269
22/09/2009 15:26
by Admin
Oakley XPY Pro Junior heads to Fistral this weekend
This weekend, the Oakley XPY Pro Junior will be exploding onto Fistral Beach once again!
UK Pro Surf Tour 923
22/09/2009 14:47
by Admin
  Monday 21st September, 2009
Tassy Swallow's surf fitness advice for girls
Tassy Swallow is one of the UK's most promising rising stars on the competitive female surf comp circuit. Tassy will be writing some articles and advice for surfers of all abilities, but for her first article she's taking a look at some fitness advice for girls.
A1Surf 3026
21/09/2009 16:04
by Admin
Jesus Surf Classic Part 2 dates announced
Following on from the very successful 17th Jesus Surf Classic part 1, held on September 12 and 13th, at Croyde Bay, we are very pleased to announce the revised dates for the remaining categories.
UK Events & Comps 787
21/09/2009 12:31
by Admin
Surf's up again at BA...well if you have a very short board it is!
It’s almost two years since British Airways (BA) announced a ban on surfboards on all its flights (6th Nov 2007) causing uproar in the surf world and resulting in thousands of surfers from across the globe refusing to fly with the company.
Industry 891
21/09/2009 12:05
by Admin
  Wednesday 16th September, 2009
VW British Open Surf Championships get green light
The BSA have given the go-ahead for the 2009 British Open Surf Championships sponsored by VW and in association with Quiksilver and Fistral Blu Bar.
UK Events & Comps 1094
16/09/2009 16:37
by Admin
MSP joins SAS to call for year round sewage treatment at Pease
Yesterday Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) Scottish representative Alasdair Steele was joined on Pease Bay beach by local surfers and MSP John Lamont, to warn waveriders of the potential increased health risk at Pease Bay as Scottish Water reduce the levels of sewage treatment from September 15th.
Surfers Against Sewage 1350
16/09/2009 14:53
by Admin
Retro Board Challenge returns
The A1Surf.com Retro Challenge in association with Wittering Surf Shop is back for another year on Saturday 10th October at East Wittering.
A1Surf 1599
16/09/2009 13:14
by Admin
  Tuesday 15th September, 2009
Jesus Surf Classic completes three categories despite small surf
Jesus Surf Classic Part 1 - Sunny warm weekend, top skateboard action and three surf categories completed, a great success.
UK Events & Comps 2073
15/09/2009 20:07
by Admin
Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Nationals hits new high
The 2009 BSA/BBC Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Nationals were completed over the weekend, with impressive performances across all divisions and a new National Champion crowned.
UK Events & Comps 928
15/09/2009 19:49
by Admin
  Monday 14th September, 2009
Sophie says...Juniors rip, missed flights and a late Summer
This week's update from Roxy pro surfer and A1Surf girl Sophie Hellyer...
Miscellaneous 1054
14/09/2009 19:58
by Admin
Batty's 10 second Indo barrel video
Jersey surfer Ian Battrick is an 'earthquake magnet', according to Sharpy from Slidemag.
Miscellaneous 1126
14/09/2009 15:01
by Admin
  Sunday 13th September, 2009
WQS Movistar Pantin Classic win for Willian Cardoso
Willian Cardoso won the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star Movistar Pantin Classic in Galicia, North West of Spain, after defeating fellow finalist Rodrigo Dornelles in clean off-shore two to three foot (0.5 to 1 meter) waves in a 100% Brazilian final.
International Events & Comps 712
13/09/2009 09:57
by Admin
  Friday 11th September, 2009
UKPST Sri Lankan Surf Championships video
Back in July the UK Pro Surf Tour packed it's bags and headed off to Arugum Bay for the Sri Lankan Surf Championships.
UK Pro Surf Tour 784
11/09/2009 10:01
by Admin
  Thursday 10th September, 2009
English surf team announced for European Championships
The English Surfing Federation (ESF) has today announced the names of the prestigious team members who will represent their country at the European Surf Championships in Jersey from 26th September – 4th October.
International Events & Comps 1747
10/09/2009 19:42
by Admin
  Wednesday 9th September, 2009
The Ground Swell for young British surfers
Earlier this year Chris Thompson and Pete Hughes set up a not-for-profit organisation called 'Ground Swell', with the aim of helping young surfers in Britain.
Groundswell 1445
09/09/2009 17:42
by Admin
Chasing Dreams Book Review
Chasing Dreams is a surf/travel novel and is the debut for Brighton writer Aaron Jennings.
Miscellaneous 858
09/09/2009 14:18
by Admin
  Tuesday 8th September, 2009
Billabong/VW British Junior Championships 2009 Report
Junior surfers from all over the UK came to Fistral beach this weekend for the chance to earn the title of British Junior Champion.
UK Events & Comps 1326
08/09/2009 14:29
by Admin
Museum of British Surfing becomes a Registered Charity
The Charity Commission has approved the Museum of British Surfing's application to become a Registered Charity (No. 1131433).
Industry 921
08/09/2009 13:49
by Admin
  Monday 7th September, 2009
British Team for World Junior Surfing Games announced
The team that will fly the British flag at the 2010 World Junior Surfing Games in New Zealand has been selected, following the Billabong/VW British Junior National Championships at Fistral Beach at the weekend.
UK Events & Comps 1845
07/09/2009 20:26
by Admin
Win WhiteAir 09 weekend tickets!
WhiteAir 09, the Extreme Sports & Music Festival is coming to Brighton Beach from 18-20 September.
A1Surf 839
07/09/2009 09:43
by Admin
SAS Star In Panorama Sewage Exposé
Clean water campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are urging all water users to watch Panorama this Monday the 7th of September, BBC1 at 8.30pm.
Surfers Against Sewage 1872
07/09/2009 08:01
by Admin
  Sunday 6th September, 2009
Joe Way’s Newquay Paddle for Life heads in the right direction
Joe Way is the inspirational little boy who touched people's lives around the country and beyond.
Miscellaneous 1077
06/09/2009 10:55
by Admin
Zubizarreta Claims San Miguel Pro Zarautz
Gonzalo Zubizarreta (ESP), 24, claimed the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star San Miguel Pro Zarautz pres. by Euskaltel after besting runner-up Blake Thornton (AUS), 24, in three foot (one meter) waves.
International Events & Comps 756
06/09/2009 10:45
by Admin
  Friday 4th September, 2009
Sophie says...Portrush, Wakeboarding and Still Filthy
Sophie's back this week with news of a hectic week of surf coaching, the Still Filithy Billabong tour and even a spot of wakeboarding!
A1Surf 3024
04/09/2009 14:07
by Admin
Perfect your technique with new two day performance surf camps in Perranporth
Ticket to Ride Surf Academy located in Perranporth, Cornwall have launched their brand new ' performance surf camps' for surfers that want to unlock their true surfing potential and rediscover the adrenaline buzz that attracts so many people to the UK waters each year.
Miscellaneous 912
04/09/2009 13:40
by Admin
NOHO Surf Balance Trainer Review
We review the NOHO Surf Trainer. A new type of balance trainer from the US that is used with your surfboard.
Miscellaneous 2488
04/09/2009 11:55
by Admin
Jesus Surf Classic entries filling up fast
With over 90 competitors already entered, the ‘Jesus’ which is held over the weekend of 12 –13 September looks like once again reaching its capacity for entrants.
UK Events & Comps 782
04/09/2009 09:33
by Admin
  Thursday 3rd September, 2009
Win exclusive Bustin' Down The Door cinema posters and books!
To celebrate the UK cinema release of Bustin’ Down The Door, we have some exclusive large cinema posters, plus Shaun Thompson’s hardback book – Bustin’ Down The Door: The surf revolution of ’75.
A1Surf 1050
03/09/2009 11:50
by Admin
  Wednesday 2nd September, 2009
Event favorites set pace in San Miguel Pro Zarautz, Brits fall in early rounds again
The ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star San Miguel Pro Zarautz pres. by Euskaltel got underway today in building swell peaking in the four to five foot (1.2 to 1.5 meter) range, event officials sending no less than thirty-two heats for an intense action-packed day of surfing.
International Events & Comps 634
02/09/2009 20:57
by Admin
Madness turns to big wave magic for West Aussie heroes
Black water. Howling wind. Sheets of rain. And on top of all that, seven metre deep-ocean swells exploding over remote limestone reef.
Big Wave 928
02/09/2009 07:24
by Admin
  Tuesday 1st September, 2009
Get a FREE Wavefinder Devon & Cornwall surf guide book
We are giving away a free copy of Wavefinder Devon & Cornwall this month to everyone who posts a photo or video on the site.
A1Surf 1401
01/09/2009 10:58
by Admin
  Monday 31st August, 2009
Do you own the coolest T5?
Think your van could be a contender for the UK's coolest T5?
Miscellaneous 1051
31/08/2009 21:37
by Admin
  Friday 28th August, 2009
A1Surf.com helps bring Bustin’ Down The Door to UK surfers
A1Surf.com, the original website for the UK and Irish surfing community, has announced a partnership with film distributors Metrodome Distribution to help bring surf documentary Bustin’ Down The Door to surfers by supporting the UK cinema tour and DVD launch.
A1Surf 926
28/08/2009 08:01
by Admin
  Thursday 27th August, 2009
Quiksilver Surf Showdown this weekend
The Quiksilver Surf Showdown will take place this weekend - 29th, 30th August 2009 at, Fistral Beach, Newquay. This unique event will see 8 of the UK & Ireland's most iconic surf shops compete for the chance to win a trip to the legendary Quiksilver Pro France and a personalised Gibson Guitar, the winning pro-surfers will win £500.
UK Events & Comps 978
27/08/2009 18:22
by Admin
  Wednesday 26th August, 2009
Sophie says...the first instalment
Sophie Hellyer has joined the A1Surf crew and will be writing regular stuff for us (depending on internet connection when she's off travelling!) in her "Sophie says..." feature.

Check out this week's frst instalment and come back soon to get the low-down on her surfing adventures.
A1Surf 1583
26/08/2009 20:36
by Admin
Greenaway Pro and Auto-Sleepers Nationals co-ordinate to avoid date clash
With a potential date overlap between the bodyboard division of the Greenaway Pro in St Ives (4-5 September) and the Auto-Sleepers British Nationals at Porthtowan (5-6 September); the organisers of both competitions are co-ordinating their efforts to avoid a clash.
UK Events & Comps 765
26/08/2009 19:27
by Admin
  Tuesday 25th August, 2009
A1Surf.com teams up with the British Bodyboard Club for the Auto-Sleepers British Nationals
A1Surf.com is teaming up with the British Bodyboard Club to support the Auto-Sleepers British Nationals it was announced today.
A1Surf 836
25/08/2009 15:02
by Admin
Competition: Win a Power Stroke Bungee Cord
Fit2Surf.com are offering one of these for A1Surf.com users to try to win.
A1Surf 1509
25/08/2009 09:32
by Admin
  Monday 24th August, 2009
Vote for Sophie in WorldSportsModel.com award
Sophie Hellyer, North Devon girl ripper and Roxy rider, is asking A1Surf.com users to help her win this year's World Sports Model award.
Miscellaneous 5069
24/08/2009 16:55
by Admin
Stokesy lends support to RNLI Lifeguards Leash String campaign
Current UKPSA UK tour leader, Alan Stokes is the latest member of the surf community to back the RNLI’s current fund raising campaign, encouraging Surfers to show their support for their local lifeguards.
Equipment 1392
24/08/2009 08:32
by Admin
Joan Duru Wins Sooruz Lacanau Pro
Joan Duru won the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Sooruz Lacanau Pro today in France after defeating fellow finalist Travis Logie in consistent clean four foot (1.2 meter) waves in front of a massive cheering crowd.
International Events & Comps 654
24/08/2009 07:50
by Admin
  Friday 21st August, 2009
Mr B: The '21 Days Later - Mentawais' Interview
Anthony Butler (or MrB as he is known more commonly) is one of our hottest surf movie makers. His previous films - Perfoming Monkeys, Driven and Substance - are hugely rated and have helped show what British surf and surfers have to offer.
Interviews 943
21/08/2009 11:40
by Admin
Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Nationals racks up the prizes
5-6 September will see the biggest UK bodyboard gathering of the year at Porthtowan. With a £3,000 prize purse and cash rewards across all 8 divisions from Under 14s right through to Masters (over 35); the Auto Sleepers UK championships are among the most richly rewarded in Europe.
UK Events & Comps 937
21/08/2009 10:20
by Admin
  Thursday 20th August, 2009
St Ives Open cancelled for 2009
Event 4 on the UK Pro Surf Tour 2009, the St Ives Open, has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place on the weekend of 4th 5th September at Porthmeor Beach, St Ives.
UK Pro Surf Tour 947
20/08/2009 17:09
by Admin
Win tickets to Bustin' Down The Door preview screening
Bustin' Down The Door is released at the BFI IMAX on 4th September, followed by a UK cinema tour and DVD release in January next year.
A1Surf 949
20/08/2009 14:20
by Admin
Production Assistants needed at White Air 2009 Extreme Sports and Music Festival
White Air are looking for a small number of inspired, hardworking and happy people to help with various jobs on site.
UK Events & Comps 939
20/08/2009 13:00
by Admin
  Wednesday 19th August, 2009
YDNA Boardriders Party & SAS Fundraiser set to rock
The last YDNA Boardriders party of the summer series sees Carus Thompson taking to the stage again.
UK Events & Comps 729
19/08/2009 17:41
by Admin
Sorted invite you to surf with the Billabong Pros
To celebrate Billabong’s new surf movie “Still Filthy” Billabong will hit the road this summer touring through 8 countries across Europe.
UK Events & Comps 873
19/08/2009 09:52
by Admin
British squad named for World Junior Surfing Champs
The Great Britain squad for the 2010 World Junior Surfing Championships has been announced.
Industry 769
19/08/2009 08:14
by Admin
  Tuesday 18th August, 2009
Pease, we need full UV Protection all year round!
This year, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) asked all UK water companies if they had any plans to reduce their sewage treatment outside the bathing season (May – September).
Surfers Against Sewage 822
18/08/2009 12:29
by Admin
Sooruz Lacanau Pro Kicks off in France
The ASP WQS 6-Star Sooruz Lacanau Pro got underway on Mondayat Lacanau in the South West of France, ten heats being completed throughout the day in contestable two foot (0.5 meter) waves. With an international field of 144 surfers having answered the call for the 30th anniversary of the oldest professional surfing event in Europe, the kick-off brought the first pulses of action with several surfers getting their French campaign in spectacular fashion.
International Events & Comps 752
18/08/2009 07:54
by Admin
  Monday 17th August, 2009
Relentless Boardmasters video highlights: the Final
In case you didn't get down to Newquay recently for the Relentless Boardmasters, here's the highlights of the final for you.
UK Events & Comps 1017
17/08/2009 17:03
by Admin
Jesus Surf Classic coming to North Devon again
After last year’s amazing conditions, Croyde Bay once again hosts the Jesus Surf Classic over the weekend of 12 –13 September. This hugely successful surf contest has been running for 17 years and this year’s competition looks like being another great event.
UK Events & Comps 854
17/08/2009 13:19
by Admin
BSA appeal for financial help for World Junior Champs
The World Governing Body for surfing, the International Surfing Association (ISA), has announced that the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship will be held at Piha, in Auckland, New Zealand from 20 to 28 January.
International Events & Comps 847
17/08/2009 13:14
by Admin
  Friday 14th August, 2009
Stokesy and more give support for Paddle For Life
The original Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for charity in 2008.
Miscellaneous 835
14/08/2009 22:10
by Admin
SAS appeal to Sussex and Northern Ireland surfers
Following on from a Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaign plea earlier in the year, which sought to win first time environmental improvements for unregulated wave-riding beaches, we are now moving forward with 2 new ‘Love Your Beach’ nominations in Sussex and Northern Ireland.
Surfers Against Sewage 831
14/08/2009 21:50
by Admin
  Friday 7th August, 2009
Ross wins Relentless Boardmasters
Daniel Ross (New South Wales, AUS), 26, has clinched the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans today at Newquay in England, after besting fellow finalist and underdog Txaber Trojaola (Bakio, EUK), 2,3 in an exciting thirty-minute decider.
UK Events & Comps 1183
07/08/2009 18:04
by Admin
  Wednesday 29th July, 2009
Find where to camp near surf spots with Pitchup.com
The launch of www.pitchup.com, a campsite and holiday park search website, couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time.
Miscellaneous 1432
29/07/2009 21:31
by Admin
Al Mennie joins West as Irish ambassador
Pioneering Northern Irish big wave surfer Al Mennie has joined the West surfing team as ambassador in the emerald Isles.
Industry 1182
29/07/2009 12:23
by Admin
Skindog and Bleakley in action at the Oxbow WLT at Tahara
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) has kicked off the opening event of the year, the Yumeya presents Oxbow WLT at Tahara, after waiting throughout the morning for conditions to improve.
International Events & Comps 976
29/07/2009 08:03
by Admin
  Monday 27th July, 2009
Rip Curl Girls Tour final showdown
In the first leg of the Rip Curl Pro Women’s Event at Croyde beach, Gabi Rowe from Port Issac defeated the rest of the field to take the advantage.
UK Pro Surf Tour 917
27/07/2009 17:30
by Admin
Major step forward for Museum of British Surfing's permanent home
Plans to open the first full time surfing museum in Europe have taken a major step forward.
North Devon District Council has approved planning permission for the Museum of British Surfing to be established in Braunton.
Miscellaneous 801
27/07/2009 08:28
by Admin
Local boy Simpson victorious at Hurley US Open
Brett Simpson has claimed the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing over former ASP World Champion Mick Fanning in front of an ecstatic hometown crowd, netting surfing’s biggest victory purse ever – US$100,000.
International Events & Comps 807
27/07/2009 08:16
by Admin
  Friday 24th July, 2009
Vans Pro Junior Day 1 sees favorites unleash performance surfing
The ASP Grade-1 Vans Pro Junior kicked off yesterday at San Sebastian in the Basque country with two to three foot (0.5 to 1 meter) waves greeting first rounds for an action-packed first day of competition where no less than twenty-nine heats were wrapped-up.
International Events & Comps 921
24/07/2009 08:01
by Admin
  Thursday 23rd July, 2009
Stand Up Paddleboard lessons now at Harlyn Surf School
New for 2009, Harlyn Surf School are now offering Stand Up Paddleboarding, the world's fastest growing surf related sport.
Industry 1263
23/07/2009 17:24
by Admin
  Wednesday 22nd July, 2009
Vans Pro Junior San Sebastian welcomes ASP Europe’s Best Junior Surfers
The Vans Pro Junior, an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Grade-1 men and women’s event, will start Thursday, July 23, in San Sebastian, a renowned city of the Basque Country just across the French border for another action packed four-day waiting period.
International Events & Comps 1381
22/07/2009 12:46
by Admin
  Tuesday 21st July, 2009
Corona/Kahuna/Overhead Wedge Air Jam 2009 countdown begins
With a solid lump of swell predicted for the weekend, the Corona/Kahuna/Overhead Wedge Air Jam on Saturday the 25th July looks set to be a winner.
UK Events & Comps 1157
21/07/2009 16:14
by Admin
  Monday 20th July, 2009
Video: Roxy Jam Biarritz 2009
Check out the highlights of the Roxy Jam Biarritz 2009.
International Events & Comps 1024
20/07/2009 22:33
by Admin
Surfers and Lifesavers battle the elements at Surf Relief Festival
Two days of stormy weather couldn’t dent the enthusiasm of over 1,000 schoolchildren, surfers, lifesavers and beach-goers who took part in the Surf Relief Festival last weekend (17 & 18 July).
UK Pro Surf Tour 1209
20/07/2009 12:22
by Admin
Legends and Locals night to celebrate 'The Surfing Tribe'
Wessex Surf Club are holding a 'Legends and Locals' night on Friday 31 July to celebrate Roger Mansfield's book 'The Surfing Tribe'.
UK Events & Comps 822
20/07/2009 10:08
by Admin
First batch of surfers confirmed for Mens 5* WQS at Relentless Boardmasters
The 5 star rated event has been a fixture in the UK and World surfing calendar for over 25 years with 2009 offering the highest prize money ever seen in England.
UK Events & Comps 787
20/07/2009 08:43
by Admin
  Wednesday 15th July, 2009
Video: The Billabong Pro final - Parko vs Hopgood
Here's the highlights from today's final of the Billabong Pro from J-Bay.
International Events & Comps 995
15/07/2009 21:42
by Admin
Parkinson claims Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Joel Parkinson, has claimed the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf over Damien Hobgood, strengthening his stranglehold on the ASP World Tour ratings lead.
International Events & Comps 830
15/07/2009 15:26
by Admin
Searching for Michael Peterson UK film tour announced
The Surf Screen is excited to announce that, the hit film Searching for Michael Peterson (accompanied by it’s director Jolyon Hoff) will be touring across the UK throughout August 2009.
UK Events & Comps 1016
15/07/2009 08:50
by Admin
  Tuesday 14th July, 2009
Video: Billabong Pro J-Bay - Kelly Slater interview
Interview with Kelly Slater following on from today's heats at the Billabong Pro in Jeffery's Bay.
International Events & Comps 935
14/07/2009 17:02
by Admin
Video: Billabong Pro J-Bay - Bourez v Fanning
Check out these highlights from today's Billabong Pro at Jefferies Bay.
International Events & Comps 996
14/07/2009 16:47
by Admin
Jennifer Smith wins 2009 Roxy Jam
Jennifer Smith has won the Roxy Jam in Biarritz today to claim the second ASP Women’s World Longboard title of her brilliant career after defeating fellow finalist and outsider Coline Menard (Reunion Island, FRA), 21, in the final exchange of the 2009 edition.
International Events & Comps 784
14/07/2009 15:40
by Admin
International Shapers Tour comes to North Devon
This August the International Shaper Tour 2009 is coming to North Devon, UK.
Miscellaneous 1159
14/07/2009 15:31
by Admin
Semifinalists decided, ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion crowned today
The 2009 Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships entered its business end yesterday with Round 2 and the Quarterfinals of the world title deciding event being completed in consistent three foot (one meter) waves at La Côte des Basques.
International Events & Comps 726
14/07/2009 08:15
by Admin
  Monday 13th July, 2009
Surf Relief Comes to Watergate Bay
The third event on the UK Pro Surf Tour will be the Surf Relief Contest to be held at Watergate Bay, Newquay.
UK Pro Surf Tour 760
13/07/2009 16:39
by Admin
Win a sticker and wax pack!
Our new site's been live for just over a week now and we've had some good feedback.
A1Surf 831
13/07/2009 10:38
by Admin
Launch of the Joe Way Paddle for Life
The Joe Way Paddle for Life is a charity event focused on raising awareness of Joe Ways story and inspiring people to raise money for any registered charity they want.
Miscellaneous 1342
13/07/2009 09:12
by Admin
Aberavon Hosts annual 5 x60 Surf Contest
The 5x60 scheme with Surf GSD and Welsh Adventures has ensured that Surfing at Aberavon has been a hit this summer with schools from Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Bridgend and Merthyr making use of the excellent waves and facilities on offer.
UK Events & Comps 2840
13/07/2009 09:00
by Admin
  Friday 10th July, 2009
SAS Beach Cleaning Tour stops announced
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has once again teamed up with Barefoot wine for their nationwide beach clean-up tour this summer.
Surfers Against Sewage 886
10/07/2009 08:54
by Admin
  Thursday 9th July, 2009
Mini-groms take to the waves for A1Surf.com & Alder Under 8s Groms Comp
Last weekend (Saturday 4th July) saw the A1Surf.com & Alder Under 8s Groms Comp take place on the beach in Brighton.
A1Surf 884
09/07/2009 14:54
by a1david
Doves to headline White Air
For the first time ever Brighton Beach will play host to Europe’s Biggest Extreme Sports and Music Festival, White Air.
UK Events & Comps 702
09/07/2009 11:53
by Admin
  Wednesday 8th July, 2009
Video: The Gul Night Surf 2009
Filmed by Micah Lester, this is the official video for the second event on the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour - The Gul Night Surf.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1033
08/07/2009 17:04
by Admin
Review: The Crescent Surf Lodge, Newquay
On a recent trip to Newquay for the Gul Night Surf I needed to find some accommodation, but didn't fancy phoning loads of places so did the sensible thing and asked a local.
Miscellaneous 2157
08/07/2009 07:37
by a1david
Calling all surfer girls...Chicks With Sticks is here!
Calling all surfer girls! On Saturday 11th July we will be flying the flag for female surfing;
Meet us at The Carnmarth Hotel’s Marquee, Headland Road, Newquay from 10am.
Environmental 1771
08/07/2009 06:53
by Admin
  Tuesday 7th July, 2009
Bournemouth’s Miles Lee-Hargraves takes the Quiksilver King of the Groms
Fourteen year old Miles Lee-Hargraves is crowned Quiksilver King of the Grom UK.
UK Events & Comps 2027
07/07/2009 14:55
by Admin
Southwest Surfers to paddle 5km for charites
Southwest Surfers are organising a sponsored 5Km paddle for the benefiting charities of Surfers Against Sewage & The Wiltshire Air Ambulance Service.
UK Events & Comps 795
07/07/2009 11:56
by Admin
Competition: Win tickets to the Animal Surf Academy Girls Only Days 7-9 August
Girls, fancy surfing with the Animal girl surf team then mixing it up at the UK’s premier surf event?
Miscellaneous 3081
07/07/2009 10:04
by Admin
  Monday 6th July, 2009
Richie Sills wins UKPSA Sri Lankan Surf Championships
Arugam Bay was firing for the final day of the UKPSA Sri Lankan Surf Championships.
An increase in swell overnight provided 4-6ft barrelling right hander’s for the remaining competitors.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1510
06/07/2009 13:06
by Admin
  Friday 3rd July, 2009
Top seeds dominate Round 3 of Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro
Challenging three-to-four foot (1.5 metre) waves pulsed through the main site at Praia Vila today as the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro completed Round 3 of competition, narrowing the remaining field down to the final 16 surfers.
International Events & Comps 750
03/07/2009 08:30
by Admin
UKPSA Sri Lanka Surf Championships-Arugam Bay
After a four year absence the UK PRO SURF TOUR returns to Arugam Bay.
The tour was the first to return after the Tsunami, and now is returning after the civil conflict has ended.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1344
03/07/2009 08:22
by Admin
  Wednesday 1st July, 2009
A1Surf.com relaunches with more for the surf community
We are proud to announce the launch of the new A1Surf.com.
A1Surf 885
01/07/2009 15:58
by Admin
  Monday 29th June, 2009
England's young surfers on form at Rip Curl Grom Search
A selection of England's most talented young surfers gathered in West Cornwall last weekend for the Rip Curl Grom Search.
UK Events & Comps 2765
29/06/2009 09:06
by Admin
  Thursday 25th June, 2009
A1Surf.com runs fun comp for mini-groms
A1Surf.com and Alder Wetsuits are giving the next stars of British surfing the chance to shine with a fun surf comp – the A1Surf.com Under 8’s Groms Comp - held at this year's Paddle Round The Pier event in Brighton.
A1Surf 823
25/06/2009 08:43
by Admin
Blake Thornton wins O'Neill Cold Water Classic South Africa
Blake Thornton, the 24 year old from Maroubra, Sydney, surfed the perfect final in epic Cape Town conditions to knock out local favourite Royden Bryson, and take victory at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic South Africa.
International Events & Comps 793
25/06/2009 08:42
by Admin
  Tuesday 23rd June, 2009
Skindog's winning streak continues at Midsummer Classic
Ben Skinner's unstoppable run of form continued at Watergate Bay on Saturday as the Newquay surfer picked up another competition win with a masterful display on the waves.
UK Events & Comps 712
23/06/2009 09:37
by Admin
Flying the flag for female surfing and environmentalism
Chicks with Sticks has evolved from an impromptu photoshoot at Anka point in Morocco (surfer girls donning recycled fancy dress and rubber gloves to raise awareness for environmental issues) into a whole day dedicated to raising money for good causes and celebrating the female surfing revolution.
UK Events & Comps 1019
23/06/2009 09:36
by Admin
Hundreds of surfers turn out for SAS POW action
Surfers Against Sewage's (SAS) new campaign Protect Our Waves (POW) had it's first action recently, The Gathering, a mass paddle out, in association with local campaign group Access BroadBench Association (ABBA).
Surfers Against Sewage 679
23/06/2009 09:35
by Admin
Top UK surfers head to Sri Lanka for next UKPST event
The UK Pro Surf Tour has announced it will be returning to Sri Lanka in July this year for the "Sri Lanka Champion of Champions Surf Contest" at Arugam Bay.
UK Pro Surf Tour 707
23/06/2009 09:34
by Admin
  Tuesday 16th June, 2009
Cosmic Croyde Retro Board Challenge this weekend
After holding Grom, Womens, One design and Professional competitions at previous Goldcoast's, this year the surfing is going all cosmic with a retro board challenge.
UK Events & Comps 973
16/06/2009 16:40
by Admin
The future generation of professional surfers at Gul Night Surf
The Gul Night Surf came to a close on the Sunday with some spectacular surfing from the Groms - tomorrow’s generation of Professional surfers.
UK Pro Surf Tour 674
16/06/2009 08:59
by Admin
  Monday 15th June, 2009
The Gathering demo at Kimmeridge needs you
Surfers Against Sewage’s (SAS) new campaign Protect Our Waves (POW) is having its first action, The Gathering, and we need you to get involved!
Surfers Against Sewage 784
15/06/2009 14:20
by Admin
Alan Stokes wins the Gul Night Surf
The hard work is over and the Gul Night Surf ticked all the right boxes.
UK Pro Surf Tour 771
15/06/2009 14:17
by Admin
  Wednesday 10th June, 2009
Learn to surf like a pro with Skindog's Surf School
Two members of one of Britain's best current surfing families, the Skinners, have just opened up a surf school to help pass on some of their yearss of surfing experience.
Miscellaneous 779
10/06/2009 22:10
by Admin
SAS new guidance launches Protect Our Waves campaign
Surfers Against Sewage has published their new guidance for offshore renewable developers this week on World Ocean Day, as the first act within the new Protect Our Waves (POW) campaign.
Surfers Against Sewage 763
10/06/2009 15:59
by Admin
Rip Curl sponsor biggest Women’s event on the UK Pro Surf Tour
The Rip Curl Girls Tour will this year feature a series of Women’s surfing contests in England and Wales.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1180
10/06/2009 15:58
by Admin
Europe's Biggest Extreme Sports and Music Festival comes to Brighton
After 12 awesome festivals on the Isle of White, Europe's premier ticketed extreme sports and music festival, White Air, moves to Brighton Beach.
UK Events & Comps 1201
10/06/2009 14:01
by Admin
  Tuesday 9th June, 2009
Last chance to surf your way into new job opportunities
Do you know someone who’s a mad surfer and is aged 16-25 and currently out of education, work or training? If they’re looking for a fresh and wave-influenced way to make themselves employable then the perfect opportunity could be just about to take off for them and if they get in now, they could be on their way to earning a range of qualifications, skills and knowledge.
Groundswell 699
09/06/2009 13:16
by Admin
  Monday 8th June, 2009
Women's and Junior's add to the excitement at Gul Night Surf
This weekend sees the very first Gul Night Surf at Fistral beach and what a spectacular it is going to be. With Men's Open, Women's Longboard, Grommet (U12 Open, U16 Boys and U16 Girls) and Stand up Paddleboard.
UK Pro Surf Tour 1044
08/06/2009 11:07
by Admin
Bustin’ Down the Door premieres at GoldCoast Oceanfest
The GoldCoast Oceanfest announced that the UK premiere of the highly anticipated documentary film, Bustin’ Down the Door, will take place at this year’s festival, on June 19th at 8:00 pm, at the on the Big Screen in the Croyde Arena.
UK Events & Comps 694
08/06/2009 09:06
by Admin
  Sunday 7th June, 2009
Charity Malibu race offers holidays as prizes for winners
The Errant Surf Holidays Pier2Pier Malibu Race will see surfers paddle race against each other to try and win the glory and an awesome surf holiday as well.
UK Events & Comps 627
07/06/2009 10:44
by Admin
  Friday 5th June, 2009
Surfers celebrate as Mermaid’s Tears stop falling
Clean water campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) were joined by mermaids in celebrating a campaign victory today, World Environment Day, with the release of the British Plastic Federation’s (BPF) Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) guidance manual.
Surfers Against Sewage 677
05/06/2009 17:41
by Admin
UK's top surfers and lifeguards unite for Surf Relief Festival
UK charity Surf Relief have unveiled a packed schedule for this summer’s best day out on the beach: the Surf Relief Festival at Watergate Bay, Cornwall, on Saturday 18th July.
UK Pro Surf Tour 748
05/06/2009 08:18
by Admin
  Thursday 4th June, 2009
Auto-Sleepers confirmed sponsors of 2009 Bodyboard Nationals
In a credit-crunch busting move, Worcestershire based motorhome manufacturer Auto-Sleepers have confirmed their sponsorship of the 2009 British Bodyboard National championships.
UK Events & Comps 1016
04/06/2009 16:15
by Admin
Tom Wegener in the UK
Tom Wegener, heralded as shaper of the year, is intending to be over here in July to share with us the secrets of the amazing Alaia craft that he has been developing over the last few years with the worlds very best surfers (Rasta, Dan Malloy, Mike Stewart even Tom Curren have been riding them) providing critical feedback.
UK Events & Comps 1097
04/06/2009 15:42
by Admin
  Wednesday 27th May, 2009
Glenn Hall wins Saltrock Open
The benchmark has been set for the UK Pro Surf tour – and what a benchmark! A Phenomenal standard of surfing prevailed across the weekend.
UK Pro Surf Tour 932
27/05/2009 08:52
by Admin
  Tuesday 26th May, 2009
“Walking on Water” surf movie comes to London for its UK premier
In a partnership with surf movie makers ‘Walking on Water’( www.walkingonwater.com ) and this week’s Pentecost Festival ( www.pentecostfestival.co.uk )
Miscellaneous 960
26/05/2009 08:56
by Admin
Gul announces proud sponsorship of Night Surf
Gul has announced that it will be the headline sponsor for the UK Pro surf tour Night Surf held for the first time at Fistral Beach Newquay on the 12/13/14 of June 2009.
UK Pro Surf Tour 613
26/05/2009 08:27
by Admin
  Wednesday 20th May, 2009
Bobby beats Taj to win Billabongpro at Teahupoo
Bobby Martinez has taken out the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui, defeating fellow Finalist Taj Burrow in clean three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) waves at Teahupoo.
International Events & Comps 572
20/05/2009 08:31
by Admin
  Tuesday 19th May, 2009
Upsets and Action as Billabong Pro Tahiti Reignites at Teahupoo
Following four consecutive lay days, the Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui roared back to life this morning, with the world’s best surfers tackling the three-to-four foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves on offer at Teahupoo.
International Events & Comps 611
19/05/2009 08:33
by Admin
Great surfing in stormy conditions sees new Bude surf champions crowned
Despite the current financial instability the Bude community pulled together to give the Bude Surf Classic the backing it needed to run for another year on May 16 -17 at Widemouth Bay, North Cornwall.
UK Events & Comps 819
19/05/2009 08:32
by Admin
  Monday 18th May, 2009
Young Newquay businessman surfs waves of success
Newquay’s Chris Thomson has been celebrating this week after his global surf holiday enterprise, Errant, earned him the title of ‘Young Business Person of the Year’ in the 2009 Cornwall Business Awards.
Industry 648
18/05/2009 11:09
by Admin
  Friday 15th May, 2009
A1Surf.com teams up with Groundswell to help young British surfers
A1Surf.com has become one of the founding partners of Groundswell, a new not-for-profit organisation for young surfers in the UK.
Groundswell 767
15/05/2009 10:36
by a1david
Girls on a mission at Saltrock Open
The girls are on a mission to claim those waves and pull some serious manoeuvres at The Saltrock Open, this year.
UK Pro Surf Tour 747
15/05/2009 08:21
by a1david
  Friday 8th May, 2009
Saltrock Open in less than three weeks
The first event on the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour, the Saltrock Open...
UK Pro Surf Tour 738
08/05/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 6th May, 2009
Adam Melling wins O'Neill CWC Scotland
Adam Melling clinched the ASP World Qualifying...
UK Events & Comps 647
06/05/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 5th May, 2009
Last 24 decided in O'Neill CWC at Thurso
It was a short day of action in Northern Scotland...
UK Events & Comps 695
05/05/2009 00:00
by a1david
SAS call on Prime Minister to implement a National Marine Litter Strategy
Clean water campaigners from...
Surfers Against Sewage 701
05/05/2009 00:00
by a1david
Review: 'Powers of Three' - the new Mickey Smith and Relentless movie
Tonight saw the premiere of 'Powers of Three'...
Big Wave 869
05/05/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 29th April, 2009
New surf DVDs in stock now!
We've got loads of new titles in at the A1Surf shop.
Check them out now!
A1Surf 698
29/04/2009 10:45
by a1david
Surf Show postponed until 2010
An event celebrating the sport of surfing.The Surf...
Archive 793
29/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Bournemouth boarders blaze at British Nationals
Bournemouth surfers had great individual successes from...
Archive 844
29/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
New Wax Comb and Mutunas Wax
We have a limited stock these exclusive A1Surf...
Archive 789
29/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Dirty beach? Art exhibition highlights beach rubbish
A thought provoking exhibition that highlights the...
Archive 825
29/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 28th April, 2009
'An art history of British surfing' heads to Thurso
We're delighted to say that our 2009 exhibition...
Archive 740
28/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 27th April, 2009
Countdown starts for White Air Extreme Sports & Music Festival
The countdown has now started for the...
Archive 676
27/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Take your longboarding to the next level
Imagine the finely blended mix of good food...
Archive 737
27/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
A1Surf.com Surfer Survey: Surf trip winner announced
Our recent 'Surfer Survey' attracted hundreds of survey...
Archive 722
27/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 24th April, 2009
British School Surfing Champs this weekend
This weekend sees schools battle it out at the...
Archive 651
24/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
New DVD Titles In Stock Now!
Check out the new DVD releases at the A1Surf shop...
Archive 698
24/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 23rd April, 2009
big wave
this one was really big
Big Wave 726
23/04/2009 14:59
by iainm
Carlos Burle scores at Brazilian Teahupoo
All the forecast maps indicated a huge...
Archive 682
23/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
First night screening of 'The Present ' goes down a storm
The Present (Thomas Campbell), has begun it's tour of the UK...
Archive 639
23/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 20th April, 2009
Chilled Turtle Now In!
Check out the new range of...
Archive 662
20/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Surf film nights for green boards project
A student at the University of Plymouth, studying...
Archive 760
20/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Young people are invited to become "Wave Slaves" at new surf club
Young people in the Newquay area...
Archive 1416
20/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 19th April, 2009
Winners honoured at 2009 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards
The gladiators of big wave surfing...
Archive 675
19/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Nationwide 'Sea Grass Roots' SAS Campaign Tour Hits the Road
Care about the environment? Want to protect...
Archive 553
19/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 17th April, 2009
Parkinson Defeats Victorian Wildcard Robertson to Claim Rip Curl Pro
Joel Parkinson has claimed the 2009 Rip Curl Pro...
Archive 612
17/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 16th April, 2009
Quarterfinalists determined in classic conditions at Rip Curl Pro
Classic conditions with stiff offshore...
Archive 623
16/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Surf races, groms and surfing dogs at this year’s Paddle Round The Pier
This year's Paddle Round The Pier...
Archive 751
16/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 14th April, 2009
Wright Eliminates Slater in Pumping Bells Beach
Pumping surf in the six-foot range and dramatic...
Archive 517
14/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Joan Duru Wins ASP WQS 4-Star Protest Vendee Pro
Joan Duru (Ondres, FRA), 19, won the ASP World Qualifying...
Archive 764
14/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 8th April, 2009
North Devon crew also victorious at Gromsearch
The surf contest season kicked off this...
Archive 692
08/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Keeping with tradition: an interview with Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell’s new surf film tour, The...
Archive 629
08/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 7th April, 2009
Stoked Sam victorious at Rip Curl Grom Search
A very happy Newquay grom surfer, Sam Harwood...
Archive 746
07/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
UK Kneeboard team prepare for World Championships
The UK Kneeboard Surfing team is currently...
Archive 1074
07/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 6th April, 2009
Team Australia wins fifth team Gold medal
In a dramatic come from behind victory, Team...
Archive 554
06/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Bude Surf Classic back for 2009
The highly successful Bude Surf Classic, run by...
Archive 731
06/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 3rd April, 2009
Gower Surf School opens doors to junior surfers
At last the season is coming and it will be time...
Archive 779
03/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 2nd April, 2009
UK tour announced for Thomas Campbell's 'The Present'
The Present is Thomas Campbell’s eagerly...
Archive 699
02/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 1st April, 2009
Surfboard manufacture good practice shared
From the beginning the first surfboards were made of...
Archive 1007
01/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Ticket to Ride launches Mozambique 4x4 Surfari
Ticket to Ride Worldwide Surfing Adventu...
Archive 624
01/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
Breaking news from Chile: 100ft wave surfed?
We've just got breaking news in from Surfermag that the...
Archive 1351
01/04/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 31st March, 2009
Jordy Smith wins first CWC event in Tasmania
It was a battle of the World Tour surfers, as Jordy Smith took out the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series event...
International Events & Comps 665
31/03/2009 15:03
by a1david
  Monday 30th March, 2009
Jordy Smith wins first CWC event in Tasmania
It was a battle of the World Tour surfers, as Jordy...
Archive 566
30/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Video: Tow-surfing...in a car park?!
When it rains in San Diego local surfers don't head...
Archive 614
30/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 26th March, 2009
A1Surf.com sponsors the UK Pro Surf Tour
A1Surf.com has announced it has become a media partner with the UK Pro Surf tour for the 2009 season...
A1Surf 622
26/03/2009 16:56
by a1david
Oceanfest premieres 'Bustin Down The Door'
This year's Goldcoast Oceanfest will be the place...
Archive 706
26/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Ground Swell building for young British and Irish surfers
Ground Swell is a new not-for-profit organisation...
Archive 642
26/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 25th March, 2009
Brighton surf spot saved from development
Reports have come in this morning that the proposed...
Archive 720
25/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 24th March, 2009
Your last chance to win an Errant surf trip
There is just one week left for you to complete our 2009 'surfer...
Archive 675
24/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Top Brit surfers test new Eden surfboard
The revolutionary new Eden surfboard was launched recently at Fistral Beach in Newquay and proved a winner with two top surfers.
Archive 708
24/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
A1Surf.com sponsors UK Pro Surf Tour
A1Surf.com has announced it has become...
Archive 542
24/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 23rd March, 2009
Surf history exhibition for Thurso WQS comp
Surfing pros competing in the 6 star WQS O'Neill Cold...
Archive 761
23/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
The Surf Show is back and bigger
In its second year the Surf Show, an event celebrating...
Archive 660
23/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
The Saltrock Open to kick off the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour
The 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour is back, the first event...
Archive 558
23/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 19th March, 2009
'Surf Jam' for University of Plymouth students
The University of Plymouth's enterprising Surf...
Archive 836
19/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 18th March, 2009
Crystal water on the way for local charity
Braunton based charity Paddle4Relief are...
Archive 625
18/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Help needed for survey of impact on imported surfboards
A student is looking for input from the surfing community...
Archive 744
18/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 17th March, 2009
Tasmania ready to kick off O'Neill Cold Water Classic
One of the most highly anticipated events to hit the world surfing...
Archive 649
17/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 13th March, 2009
Video: Guardians Of The Sea
Check out this latest surf documentary all the way from the...
Archive 623
13/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 12th March, 2009
More Frustration for South Coast Surfers
Organisers of the South Coast Surfing Champion...
Archive 609
12/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 11th March, 2009
Joel Parkinson Claims Quiksilver Pro Crown
Joel Parkinson has won the Quiksilver Pro...
Archive 575
11/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Local Bournemouth Surfer Beats Best In The Country
Young Bournemouth surfer Miles Lee-Hargreaves has...
Archive 682
11/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 6th March, 2009
A1Surf.com Survey: Win A Surf Trip To Spain!
We are looking to find out more about the surfing community...
Archive 981
06/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 3rd March, 2009
Northern Uni's To Battle It Out At Hell's Mouth
This weekend sees the NUSC take place in...
Archive 743
03/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
Video: Hitler's Surf Trip Ruined
This seems to be the 'surf video' everyone's talking...
Archive 950
03/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 2nd March, 2009
Fistral Fundraiser Set To Raise Thousands
The Newquay Fistral Fundraiser is scheduled for...
Archive 576
02/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 1st March, 2009
Surf Movie 'Believe' Hits The Big Screen
'The Surf Screen' an exciting new exhibitor of surf...
Archive 689
01/03/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 27th February, 2009
Emotional Evening for World’s Best at ASP World Champions’ Crowning
The world’s best surfers congregated at the Gold Coast...
Archive 613
27/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 26th February, 2009
Boards, Boards And More Boards!
Windsurf boards and a whole host of other windsurfing...
Archive 695
26/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
Tide Times On The Move Mean No Missed Sessions
Always getting caught out with the tide times?...
Archive 1563
26/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 25th February, 2009
Surf Shop Wins National Award
Wittering Surf Shop in East Wittering, has recently...
Archive 663
25/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 24th February, 2009
New Website For UK Pro Surf Tour Goes Live
UK Pro Surf Tour has produced a new website. The site will be a cornerstone in this...
Archive 661
24/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 23rd February, 2009
New Dates For South Coast Surfing Championships
The new dates have been announced for the South...
Archive 661
23/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 19th February, 2009
Bra Boy Matthews Wins Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards
It’s by the big wave equivalent of...
Archive 701
19/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 18th February, 2009
Pikon Prepares For Dream Tour Start On Gold Coast
Last year's ASP World Tour No. 21 Miky Picon (FRA) is about to...
Archive 582
18/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 16th February, 2009
Bruno Santos Wins ASP WQS 5-Star Hang Loose Pro
Brazilian Bruno Santos is the new 2009...
Archive 761
16/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
Slater Starts Campaign for ASP World Title No. 10
Reigning and nine-time ASP World Champion...
Archive 635
16/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
SAS Launch 'Love Your Beach' Campaign
Does your beach get well used by recreational water users yet...
Archive 640
16/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
Cold Toes Screens Substance For Charity
Cold Toes are presenting Mr B’s 'Substance'...
Archive 647
16/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 13th February, 2009
Campaign Success For SAS In Guernsey
Clean water campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)...
Archive 542
13/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 12th February, 2009
Surf Student Appeals For Help With Green Surfboard
A student from the University of Plymouth is appealing for help...
Archive 678
12/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
Luis Eyre Finds Ice And Surf In New York
Luis Eyre, a competitor on the European Junior...
Archive 1530
12/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 6th February, 2009
Marine School Steps Deeper Into Surf With Local Business Help
Falmouth Marine School is...
Archive 637
06/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 2nd February, 2009
Mr B's 'Webisodes' Show UK Surfing To The World
Mr B Productions (who brought you..
Archive 660
02/02/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 29th January, 2009
“Rabbit” Retires As ASP President
After 10 years of service as President of ASP International...
Archive 537
29/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 26th January, 2009
Ticket to Ride Costa Rica Up and Riding
TTRide Costa Rica is up and running as the latest surf...
Archive 618
26/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
Last Call For Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Awards Entries
January 31 is officially the last day in the...
Archive 704
26/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 23rd January, 2009
Love Waves? Escape Valentines Fluff And Fuzz With Big Friday!
Many a love has blossomed on Big Friday...
Archive 694
23/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 22nd January, 2009
Irons Brothers' Withdrawals Finalises Tour Surfers
The 2009 ASP World Tour is set to start in just over a...
Archive 577
22/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 21st January, 2009
Interview: Miky Pikon On His Best Tour Year Ever
Mickael Picon, 29, surfed his best year ever...
Archive 599
21/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 20th January, 2009
Obama: President Of Surfing?
Today sees the inauguration of Barack...
Archive 643
20/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 19th January, 2009
Marlon Lipke Signs With Gorilla
2009 ASP World Tour rookie Marlon Lipke from Germany...
Archive 661
19/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 15th January, 2009
BSA Objects To Proposed Destruction Of Surf Spot
The British Surfing Association has this week issued a...
Archive 692
15/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 12th January, 2009
Substance Shootout Winner Named
The Substance Shootout is a...
Archive 635
12/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
Interview with Marlon Lipke: Germany's First Top 45 ASP Surfer
Marlon Lipke (DEU), 24, became the first German surfer...
Archive 684
12/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 8th January, 2009
Kai Barger Wins Billabong ASP World Junior Champs
Kai Barger (HAW), 19, has won...
Archive 639
08/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 7th January, 2009
New Lotus Surfboard Collection Now Available
A1Surf.com are pleased to announce that they are one of the...
Archive 2543
07/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 6th January, 2009
Pauline Ado Claims ASP World Junior Title at North Narrabeen
Pauline Ado (FRA), 17, has just made ASP history...
Archive 572
06/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 5th January, 2009
Grab A Surf Bargain Today With Our Cool Discounts
It's traditional to have a sale in...
Archive 636
05/01/2009 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 15th December, 2008
Record Seven Europeans Qualify For 2009 ASP World Tour
With the Billabong Pipeline Masters finished...
Archive 661
15/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 12th December, 2008
A1Surf.com Fundraising Helps Selsey Lifeboats Save Lives At Sea
This week A1Surf.com and Wittering Surf Shop...
Archive 726
12/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
Free Surf Coaching And TextMate Service With Errant Surf Holidays
Errant Surf Holidays has this week launched two new features for all of their holidays booked...
Archive 622
12/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 10th December, 2008
Surfers and Mermaid Celebrate As Plastics Factory Makes Changes
This week a merry mermaid joined clean...
Archive 679
10/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
Tsunami Cup Results from Rest Bay, Porthcawl
Organisers Welsh Coast Surf Club, and...
Archive 760
10/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
Surfers Flock To A1Surf.com Surf Movie and Party Night
A1Surf.com recently held its first surf movie and party night...
Archive 630
10/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 9th December, 2008
Surfing Stocking Fillers
With only a short time to go until Christmas you may be really organised and have got all...
Archive 1394
09/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 3rd December, 2008
Midair Madness Makes The Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave Award
Cassandra Murnieks updates on the lastest entry for the Oakley Surfing Life Big Wave awards. Ryan Hipwood, 23, of Queensland is...
Archive 600
03/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
A Spanish Surfing Sojourn
After several aborted surf trips to Devon, a free weekend presented itself..
Archive 879
03/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 2nd December, 2008
Tsunami Cup - December 6th-7th
Organisers Welsh Coast Surf Club, and...
Archive 579
02/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 1st December, 2008
Curtain Closes on Hawaii Project : Groms Return Home After Month on North Shore
After a great month on the North Shore of Hawaii the 5 National Champion junior surfers returned back to their chilly home waters of England, Wales and Ireland. The trip was a huge success with a constant supply of North West swells and some fantastic early season...
Archive 643
01/12/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 27th November, 2008
South Coast Surfing Championships Postponed Again
The re-scheduled South Coast Surfing Championships have been called off yet again due to a poor swell forecast. After pouring over swell charts for days, praying to the surf gods and making sacrifices to King Neptune, the organisers have taken the decision to delay the contest until the new year...
Archive 818
27/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 21st November, 2008
A1Surf Presents a Surf Movie and Party Night
A1Surf is proud to present its first surf movie and party night on Wednesday 3 December at Walkabout in Brighton, in association with WAVEDREAMER.co.uk and...
Archive 589
21/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
Prisk Retains British Open Title
It was 3rd time lucky for the running of the much anticipated Auto-Sleepers British National bodyboard competition this Sunday. The event had been postponed twice due to a lack of waves, but the combination of a 6ft swell and the low tide banks at Porthtowan produced...
Archive 553
21/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
2008 British Kneeboard Surfing Championships
This weekend (15th and 16th November) saw a crew of enthusiastic surfers gathering in West Cornwall for the 2008 British Kneeboard Surfing Championships. Although the conditions were less than inspiring, over 20 kneeboarders turned out to showcase...
Archive 769
21/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 20th November, 2008
Ash Brothers Take Top Honours In Animal Newquay Open
The Animal Newquay Open crowned the 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour champions at Fistral Beach, Newquay on Sunday 16th November. The 1 star event, supported by Animal, consisted of Men's Open, Women's Open, Pro Junior and under 16 Boys divisions, with a prize...
Archive 759
20/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
British Surfing Community Shines At The Surf Awards 2008
The British surfing community was out in force for the Surf Awards 2008 in association with the UK Pro Surf Tour held at the Esplanade Hotel, Newquay on Sunday the 16th of November. The prestigious night brought together the cream of UK surfing and industry professionals...
Archive 633
20/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 19th November, 2008
South Coast Surfing Championships postponed for 7 days
After 2 months of near perfect surfing conditions, luck has finally run out for surfers on the south coast. With a massive area of high pressure dominating the Atlantic weather system, waves will be non-existent for the South Coast Surfing Championship scheduled to take place...
Archive 1249
19/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 18th November, 2008
Surf Flat? Hit 'The Slopes' In London!
Following the success of The Beach and The Ice Disco, this winter The O2 invites you to hit 'The Slopes', London's first ever indoor artificial twin ski slope. Running from late November to January 09, visitors will be able to ski, snowboard or snow tube at The O2, making it THE London winter attraction...
Archive 635
18/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
Hawaii Project in Full Swing
It's been a few weeks now for the British and Irish junior surfers on the North Shore of Hawaii. The early season swells have been continuous and only now are the pro surfers arriving to crowd up the lineups. Aaron Reid, Josh Piper, George Picking, Beth Mason and Tassy Swallow all have National Championships to their name and have been...
Archive 541
18/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 17th November, 2008
The Holy Grail of the South Coast - Found!
Following our news item on the present whereabouts of the Bob Groves Trophy, we are delighted to hear that it is in safe keeping. We had received a letter from Bob Groves, outlining the...
Archive 1395
17/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
SAS TV: Switch On, Tune In And Pass It Around
Last week saw SAS TV go live with a whole host of new Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) films available on the SAS website. These films are another great example of SAS delivering their serious campaigns message in their uniquely interesting, humorous...
Archive 759
17/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 13th November, 2008
A1Surf Recognises 'Most Influential Surfer Of Year'
A1Surf is sponsoring the 'Most Inflential Surfer Of the Year' award category at this weekend's 2008 UK Surf Awards.The awards, which are held in association with the UK Pro Surf Tour, take place on Sunday 16th November...
Archive 719
13/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 12th November, 2008
Animal Newquay Open Is The Title Decider
The heat is on for the Animal Newquay Open which is set to crown the 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour champions at Fistral on the 15th and 16th of November.
The event will be the 9th and final event on the UK Pro Surf Tour 2008 and it looks set to be a tense title decider with just a few points standing between current tour leaders Sam...
Archive 601
12/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
Brighton Surfers Campaign To Save Marina Surf Spot
Local Brighton surfers are being urged to help fight a planning application that would see one of the area's surfing breaks destroyed. The planning application, unveiled recently, proposes building on top of and overhanging the eastern breakwater that would result in 186 piles (concrete...
Archive 694
12/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 11th November, 2008
160 Future surf stars shine at Animal Cornish Schools Surf Championship
The 2008 Animal Cornish Schools Surfing Championships was met with solid surf for the sixth year running, further reinforcing the view that this event provides a perfect showcase for the best surfing talent that Cornwall has to offer. With over 160 competitors...
Archive 659
11/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
Auto-Sleepers Open Showdown to Take Place Sunday 16th November
After two aborted attempts, it finally looks like the planned date for the Auto-Sleepers British Nationals will coincide with a swell forecast to do the competition justice. Therefore, we are aiming to proceed with the headline Open Division of the competition...
Archive 703
11/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
UK Surf Awards To Recognise Top Surfers
The 2008 Surf Awards in association with the UK Pro Surf Tour is back this year bigger and better than ever. The prestigious awards night will take place at the Esplanade hotel in Newquay on Sunday the 16th of November. The weekend will also see the Animal Newquay Open coming to Fistral...
Archive 580
11/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 10th November, 2008
Top Kneeboarders Prepare For The British Championships
Britain's top kneeboarders are gearing up to be at Godrevy, Cornwall, on the 15th November to pit their skills and be in with a chance of being crowned British Champion 2008. Atlantic storms look set to provide some exciting conditions and challenging waves for the event ensuring a real...
Archive 670
10/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 7th November, 2008
Wessex Surf Club Annual General Meeting
The Wessex Surf Club AGM is to be held at the Sir David English Sports Centre, East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PZ on the evening of 7th November 2008 from 7:00pm in the Hub Room. The purpose of the AGM is for everyone to have a say and to get involved in one of the longest running surf...
Archive 784
07/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 4th November, 2008
Your chance to support Donavon Frankenreiter
Donavon Frankenreiter, surfer extraordinaire, musician and Jack Johnson's buddy, will be performing live at Boscombe's Opera House on Sunday 16th November,proudly presented by YDNA with Dorset Music Forum and Live Nation...
Archive 670
04/11/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 30th October, 2008
ASP World Longboard Champion Crowned in California
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Longboard Tour (WLT) will make its final stop of the year at California's famed San Onofre State Beach in San Clemente, California with the Oxbow World Longboard Tour event from November 5th to 9th, 2008
Archive 560
30/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 28th October, 2008
Russell Winter Victorious At British Nationals 2008
Saturday saw well overhead waves coming in with quite a lot of oomph and some lumpy South/South Westerly winds. The paddle out at low tide was challenging to say the least, the competitors needed...
Archive 605
28/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Latest Fundraising Appeal From The Surfing Museum
The Surfing Museum are asking surfers to help donate to their latest appeal, which will not only benefit them, but also Surfers Against Sewage and Cancer Research UK. Peter Robinson, director of The Surfing Museum, explains: 'We need to raise 500 pounds, which...
Archive 617
28/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 27th October, 2008
British Junior Team Score in Spain
The British junior squad traded wind swept Cornwall for Spain this week, ready to start a two week surf training programme. Since arriving into Santander with Brittany Ferries the crew have been staying with Errant Surf Holidays in new self-catering bungalows right on the beach at Loredo overlooking the famous big wave spot...
Archive 659
27/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 23rd October, 2008
3 Spaces Left for Surf Girl Week!
Supporting the Female surfing scene has always an important strategy to us at Gul. So when we had another opportunity to support the Surf Girl Surf and Pilates week with Errant Surf Holidays...
Archive 600
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
New Names on the Trophies at the Jesus Longboard Classic
The 2008 Jesus Surf Series, came to a close, with some great surfing, and good weather at Polzeath for the 'Jesus Longboard Classic'. The second running of this event took place in 2 - 3 ft choppy waves, with some October sunshine, over the weekend of 18th and 19th...
Archive 564
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Green Light for British National Surf Championships this Weekend
Contest directors have given the go-ahead for the 2008 British National Surf Championships presented by Fistral Beach Surf Hire in association with Body Glove, Tiger24, Freeriders Surf Shop and Overhead Surf and media partners Carve and...
Archive 691
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Quiksilver Portrush Open and Roxy Portrush Women's Open
The Richest event on the UK Pro Surf Tour and possibly one of the deciding events, the Quiksilver Portrush Open will take place next week, November 1st 2nd at Whiterock or East Strand Beach Portrush N Ireland. Top professional surfers competing in the UK, some of the best surfers from...
Archive 704
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Global is Launched
We are proud to announce the launch of a new online magazine for stand up paddle surfing action from around the world. Matt Argyle has been running an online UK based website since 2007, which has covered worldwide and UK based SUP events, technique, reviews, forums and places to ride.
Archive 669
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Title Race On for the British Stand Up Paddle Champions 2008
As we approach the final event of the 2008 season the title race for the national champion in Stand Up Paddle Surfing and distance racing is on ! This is the first time that national champions have ever been crowned in the UK. In fact the UK is...
Archive 626
23/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 21st October, 2008
Sunshine and Superheroes Make A1Surf and Wittering Surf Shop Retro Board Challenge a Huge Success
Sunday 19th October saw hundreds of surfers descend on East Wittering for the A1Surf Retro Board Challenge, held in conjunction with Wittering Surf Shop. Around 50 competitors from across the South Coast and further...
Archive 863
21/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 20th October, 2008
Falmouth and Swansea Celebrate Victory in BUCS Surf Championships
This weekend (17 - 19 October 2008) witnessed hundreds of students from across the country taking over Newquay's Fistral Beach for the first-ever British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Surfing Championships, sponsored by Ticket to Ride in association...
Archive 668
20/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Quiksilver North East Open and Roxy Women's North East Open Surf Contests
The Quiksilver North East Open and Roxy Women's North East Open Surf Contest will take place next week, October 25th 26th at Longsands Beach Tynemouth. Some of the best surfers from across Europe will be...
Archive 840
20/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Expert Surf and Photography Tuition Under the Moroccan Sun
Leading UK surf break specialist Big Friday has hooked up with internationally-respected professional surf photographer Lucia Griggi to host a first-of-its-kind five-day beach-side surf and travel photography course...
Archive 683
20/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 14th October, 2008
Win a pair of tickets to Freesports on 4 FREEZE! - we have 2 pairs to be won...
Winter comes early this year with the introduction of a brand new snow sport and music event, Freesports on 4 FREEZE sponsored by LG. From the 23-26th October, Battersea Power Station in London will be transformed into a real life ski resort featuring...
Archive 628
14/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
BUCS Surf Championships Kick-Off Student Sporting Season
Over 300 student surfers from across UK universities will descend onto Fistral Beach, Newquay, from 17th to 19th October 2008 to kick-start the...
Archive 738
14/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 13th October, 2008
Lee Bartlett to Join the British Team Thanks to Newquay Airport
The British team has now set off for the World Surfing Games and things became a little nerve-racking before departure due to a last minute personal situation which meant that their invaluable team manager had to pull out. Things were looking bleak until...
Archive 635
13/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Jesus Long Board Classic at Polzeath
With less than 1 week remaining, entries for the 2nd Jesus Longboard Classic are filling up nicely. It's a great event to enter even if you have not entered a competition before. The organisers aim to create a really friendly atmosphere, as well as in the later rounds being really competitive...
Archive 796
13/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
Russell Winter Wins Elusive Welsh Open
Russell Winter wins 2008 Elusive Welsh Open in one of the best finals the UK Pro Surf Tour has had too date. The surf, the weather and the performances all came together for a spectacular finally to the weekend's entertainment. The old guard of Spencer...
Archive 653
13/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 4th October, 2008
C.J. Hobgood Beats Joel Parkinson to Win the Billabong Pro Mundaka
Former ASP World Champion C.J. Hobgood of the USA defeated Joel Parkinson (Australia) in three-foot barreling waves at the Billabong Pro Mundaka to claim his first ASP World Tour victory in four years today. The heat was a deja vu affair of a 2004 final they...
Archive 579
04/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 1st October, 2008
Surf Solutions' Champions preparing for Hawaii
The 3rd annual Hawaii Project is under 3 weeks away and the minds of the junior surfers are starting to focus on the North Shore. Surfboard are being shaped by Wade Tokoro and Jeff...
Archive 601
01/10/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 30th September, 2008
Tom Butler Takes Top Marks
Tom Butler took top marks against UK's best at the 2008 Oakley XPY Pro Junior Presented by Globe UKPSA. Through the whole weekend, Fistral beach surprised early morning faces with clean peaks and well contestable waves. With conditions forecast to be small all weekend, competitors were eager to get out there! On the Saturday...
Archive 664
30/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 29th September, 2008
Nixon WTA Moves on to Mundaka September 29
ENCINITAS, CA- The third stop of the 2008 Nixon WTA will take place at the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Euskadi, from September 29 through October 12. The WTA in Mundaka...
Archive 611
29/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Roxy Sponsor Three Women's Events on the UK Pro Surf Tour
Roxy sponsor three events on the Women's UK Pro Surf Tour 2008. In the past the Women's tour has only consisted of up to six events now with the support of Roxy it has increased to nine. Two of those events will be the first time women's pro surf...
Archive 603
29/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Elusive Sponsors the Welsh Pro Surf Tour Event
The 'Elusive Welsh Open', sponsored by Elusive Clothing for the second year running (www.elusivesurf.com) promises to be bigger and better than last year. It is to be held 11th 12th October 2008 at Rest Bay Porthcawl. The event is the 5th of 9 UK Pro Tour...
Archive 679
29/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 28th September, 2008
The Waiting Begins for the Billabong Pro Mundaka
The waiting period for the Billabong Pro Mundaka, stop No. 9 of 11 on the ASP World Tour, begins tomorrow! On Friday, September 25th was held the official press conference at the Casino of Mundaka where all officials gathered to give the kick off to the upcoming...
Archive 612
28/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 25th September, 2008
British Bodyboard Nationals goes ahead.
Though the swell is not as great as we all would have liked, the early rounds of the british Nationals will go ahead as planned over the weekend of 27-28 September. 2 to 3 foot swells are predicted over the weekend and local Porthtowan sources are of the opinion that there will be a small but contestable wave...
Archive 632
25/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 22nd September, 2008
British Surfing Team 2008 Announced
With the success of Ben Skinner in the 2006 World Surfing Games in California, 2008 could see our country's national surf team consolidate Britain's presence as a key surfing nation at the World Surfing Games at Portugal's Costa de Caparica. Today 22nd September 2008 the British Surfing Association...
Archive 604
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Cornwall Surfer Girls Win Funding Bid
Cornwall Surfer Girls club has won 500 pounds of sponsorship from Mars Refuel, one of only 20 out of 2500 applicants to succeed in their bid. The money will be spent on brand new Swell boards to support the coaching of novice surfers. A photo shoot of club members will take place on Saturday 27 September...
Archive 772
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Stuart and Holly are Brand New 2008 Billabong British Junior Champions
This weekend the 2008 Billabong British Championships saw two new champions, some great weather and perfect conditions. 17 year old Stuart Campbell from Woolacombe and 17 year old Holly Donnelly from Newquay showed stunning form...
Archive 684
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
The A1Surf Retro Board Challenge '08
The A1Surf Retro Board Challenge '08, in conjunction with Wittering Surf Shop, is a free, fun surf event with a difference! The fun surf day is in aid of RNLI and our aim is to have a fun fancy dress surf competition and get together as many surfers...
Archive 794
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Jesus Long Board Classic to be Held at Polzeath
Following on from the highly successful 'Jesus Surf Classic' held at Croyde on 13th - 14th September, Christian Surfers UK are pleased to confirm that they will also be partnering with the Tubestation and Nineplus to host the Jesus Longboard Classic at Polzeath over the weekend 18th - 19th October 2008...
Archive 690
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
Cornish Shapers Show Off Their Green Fingers to Create Surfboard Art for SAS
There's only a month to go now until the unique SAS surfboard art collection Drawing Boards goes under the hammer at Bonhams. Key to the project has been the craftsmanship of St Agnes based surfboard shapers Laminations. These green-fingered...
Archive 682
22/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 17th September, 2008
Quicksilver and Roxy Sponsor the UKPST Surfing Triple Crown
Three of the most important events on the UK Pro Surf Tour will be sponsored by the biggest global surf brand Quiksilver this October at Tynemouth, Thurso and Portrush. The Quiksilver UKPST Triple Crown starts at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth with the first event in...
Archive 900
17/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 16th September, 2008
Sea Sessions Countdown is ON
The weather and surf is looking fantastic for the weekend with the top musical acts in Ireland and England on their way to Bundoran in Co Donegal this weekend for the inaugural Sea Sessions Surf Music festival on Main Beach Bundoran. The Tonnta Surf Event in association with...
Archive 704
16/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 15th September, 2008
Jesus Surf Classic 2008 - Post Press Release
The 16th running of the 'Jesus Surf Classic', was held over the weekend of 13th and 14th September in near perfect conditions. The semi finals and finals on the Sunday saw light winds and solid 4ft swell, in bright and sunny conditions. Croyde bay once again was the venue for this long running...
Archive 630
15/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
A1Surf does Surfstock 2008 ... Seen It, Done It, lost our T-Shirts!
The A1Surf team broke out of the office to mix it with the crowds of surfers at the surfers' party of the year at Surfstock 2008. The team of Rob, Lauren, Faye and the big fella Lawrence headed west towards Aggie (St Agnes) on Thursday afternoon first to...
Archive 712
15/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 12th September, 2008
British Juniors Get Ready for Battle
Young British surfers are warming up for the 2008 Billabong British Junior Championships in association with Calypso which is due to take place this coming weekend (20th and 21st September) at Fistral Beach, Newquay. Britain's top junior surfers will gather to battle it out for the prestigious...
Archive 636
12/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 10th September, 2008
The Tag Team Surfing Contest 2008 - brought to you by Secretspot/Hurley
Get down to Cayton Bay on the 26th-27th of September for the ultimate surf event!!! The Tag Team Surfing Contest 2008 - brought to you by Secretspot/Hurley. Entrants must be in teams of four, they can be gents or ladies or mixed, any board accepted BUT two...
Archive 600
10/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 8th September, 2008
Oakley Express Yourself Pro Junior Event
On the 27th and 28th of September, Fistral Beach will be hosting the 5th successful Oakley Express Yourself Pro Junior Presented by Globe and this year is looking to be bigger and better than ever before!! The event is stop two on the UKPST Pro junior circuit, and with this event being...
Archive 620
08/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
The 7 Mile Paddle!
Despite the horrendous weather conditions, Paddle4relief founder Tim Tanton still managed to battle against the elements and complete the Woolacombe to Saunton paddle! With Strong southerly winds, 4ft swell and spring tides, the odds were against him completing the arduous course. Some would call him crazy, others foolish...
Archive 641
08/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 4th September, 2008
The British Isles Surf Awards
The first ever British and Irish Oscars for surfers and surf photographers took place at the Surfstock Festival on Saturday night in front of a huge crowd on the main stage. Organisers of the H30 British Isles Surf Awards were overwhelmed with thousands of on-line votes for the awards which aim to reward British and Irish surfers...
Archive 707
04/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 3rd September, 2008
Polzeath Beach, North Cornwall, England, Sunday 7 September 2008
Sunday 7 September will see 100's of surfers take the water to catch the same wave and break the world record for the most surfers riding on the same wave at the same time. It is not like surfers to ever be precise about the location and exact...
Archive 793
03/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 2nd September, 2008
Jesus Surf Classic, enters its 16th year of running
Croyde Bay, North Devon once again hosts the Jesus Surf Classic, over the weekend of 13th - 14th September. This hugely successful event has now been running for sixteen years, and this year already entries are filling up fast. As with last year due to the continuing growth in the longboarding event...
Archive 587
02/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 1st September, 2008
Reubyn Ash Wins Gul Open
Reubyn Ash wins this years Gul Open Summer Series surf event. Against some of the best surfers in the UK. Reubyn dominated the fourth event on the UK Pro Surf Tour, winning all his heats to progress to the final. In what was considered by most of the spectators the best Pro Tour Surf final this year. Reubyn put on an amazing...
Archive 633
01/09/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 27th August, 2008
BSUPA NSP Tiki White Air Contest - 20-21 September 2008
BSUPA are delighted to announce that the White Air Stand Up Paddle Surfing contest main sponsor is NSP and Tiki. Tiki have provided a NSP stand up paddle surfing board as the first prize. The contest will feature both surf and distance categories...
Archive 667
27/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 26th August, 2008
Surf Girls look beyond just Surf Coaching
These days more and more girls are hitting the waves, with an unsurpassed passion and drive for the fine art of surfing. Surfing is an excellent way to stay in shape, meet new friends and have a blast. And what better way to jump right in than book a surf coaching trip, just for girls! Well here is your chance...
Archive 617
26/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 22nd August, 2008
The Autosleepers British Bodyboard Championships Announces Big Prizes
The divisional prizes for the Auto-Sleepers 2008 British Bodyboard Nationals being held on 27 - 28 September 2008, have just been announced, with cash (or equivalent) across all divisions to complement the biggest reward for the National Champion...
Archive 759
22/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 21st August, 2008
The 9th Annual Nixon Surf Challenge
Presented By Vans at San Sebastian, Spain, September 19-21, 2008. Converging on the shores of Playa Zurriola in San Sebastian, Spain, for the ninth consecutive year, world-class surfers from Australia, Europe, North and South America will once again come together for the annual Nixon Surf...
Archive 639
21/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 19th August, 2008
Gul Open 2008 supporting Female and Grommets British Surfing
Supporting the British surfing scene has always an important strategy to us at Gul. The UK is now producing loads of raw talent in both the men's and ladies open categories right through to the grommets. Through competitions such as the Gul Open at Porthmeor on the 30th and 31st of August we hope to continue to...
Archive 607
19/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 18th August, 2008
Surfer Nominated For Major Art Award
Nicholas Charles Williams (Nick to his friends) is a regular in the line up at Fistral, Newquay where he lives and works. In between surf sessions Nick has developed a career as a painter and this month has been shortlisted for a major art award, the Threadneedle...
Archive 623
18/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 17th August, 2008
Bali Ball in St Agnes
Stars of Hope are having a party on Saturday September 6th at Newdowns, St Agnes from dusk until dawn so come join the fun and help raise money for a good cause. Stars of Hope is a local...
Archive 824
17/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 14th August, 2008
Team Gul wins the ESF Inter-company surf battle
The first English Surfing Federation Inter-company Surf Battle hit Fistral Beach on one of the most sizzling days of the summer an array of the country's hottest surf talent turned out to do their bit to help support the English Junior Team 2008. Fourteen surf teams and four bodyboarding teams...
Archive 623
14/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 13th August, 2008
The Billabong Pro Mundaka - One of Europe's most prestigious surf events back to Europe's most powerful beachbreak waves!
The Billabong Pro Mundaka is the ninth stop of the eleven WCT events (World Championship Tour) of professional surfing.
Mundaka has become a reference in worldwide...
Archive 665
13/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
Saunton Paddle Event - Music Lineup
It's official - the line up has been announced for the Paddle4Relief event on Sunday August the 17th. Mendella - one of North Devon's biggest bands are headlining the Paddle4Relief event. They are set to entertain...
Archive 678
13/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 12th August, 2008
Rio de Janeiro hosts the Billabong Girls Pro 2008
Rio de Janeiro city is about to be the world's women surfing capital with the upcoming Billabong Girls Pro Rio. From September 08th to 18th, around 80 riders from several countries will be fighting for a US$ 105 thousand prizemoney and 1500 points in the ranking. After having been organized for two consecutive years in Itacare...
Archive 685
12/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
Local surfer Nicola Bunt will be teaming up with fellow Animal team riders - British and Welsh Champion Gwen Spurlock and World Kitesurf champion Kirsty Jones to encourage more women...
Archive 638
12/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 11th August, 2008
The Calm Before the Storm
Local surfer and founder of Paddle4Relief Tim Tanton will embark an whopping 7 mile challenge of paddling from Woolacombe Beach to Saunton Beach on Saturday 16th August to help raise awareness of the main Paddle4Relief sponsored Paddle-a-thon the very next day from Saunton Beach to Croyde and back...
Archive 551
11/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 10th August, 2008
Wiggoly Dantas Claims 2008 ASP WQS 5-Star Rip Curl Boardmasters
Wiggoly Dantas (Ubatuba, BRA), 18, won the Rip Curl Boardmasters in association with Relentless today, claiming his maiden ASP World Qualifying Series title in testing four to six foot (1.2 to 2 meter) waves at Fistral Beach after defeating...
Archive 541
10/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 6th August, 2008
Big Move Surf Contest
The inaugural 'Big Move' surf contest which was held on August 1st, at the low tide break of Coombesgate near Woolacombe, North Devon, turned out to be a great success. There were two interesting aspects to this contest, firstly the whole event had to be completed in 5 hours, due to the break being only surfable at...
Archive 647
06/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 5th August, 2008
Howard Marks Plus Many More Added to a Smoking Festival Lineup
Now less than 30 days away, The Surfstock music festival in St Agnes is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of 2008. Organisers of the festival featuring The Gossip Santogold The Go! Team, Chromeo, Alphabeat, Black Lips and Natty plus sixty more are...
Archive 727
05/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 4th August, 2008
Lee Bartlett Flies In for Boardmasters Commentary Job!
This week sees the Rip Curl Boardmasters hitting the beach hard and as an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star event, the contest gets surfers of all ages and levels involved. Various local people pick-up part time jobs as part of the...
Archive 682
04/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
Now Boarding for Boarding at the Boardmasters!
Everyone will be getting on board this week as two gorgeous snowboarders strut their stuff on Fistral Beach at the phenomenal Rip Curl Boardmasters! Local boarding babes Emma Skinner, Hollie Noades and bloke, James Mitchell, will be down at the beach over the Boardmasters weekend giving visitors...
Archive 669
04/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
SAS Finish Barefoot Friendly Beach Litter Tour with Stops in Cromer and Tynemouth
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and Barefoot Wine have completed a very successful week long a national beach clean-up tour. The 'Barefoot Friendly' beach litter tour finished in...
Archive 716
04/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
The Eddystone Surf Paddleboard Challenge
A 30 mile marathon paddle which will be the longest continuous paddle in UK waters, will be held to raise awareness and funds for a local Pre-School charity in Thurlestone, South Devon - Pearson. It will be held at the end of August or early September when tides and weather allow...
Archive 1334
04/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 2nd August, 2008
Beau Young Tours the South and West This Week
Longboard Champion Beau Young has been sight seeing and surfing and playing some beautiful acoustic sounds along the south coast. He will be heading up to North Devon next...
Archive 639
02/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 1st August, 2008
Top level Coaching with Clayton at the Animal Surf Academy
Clayton Nienaber, top South African coach, and board shaper to the stars (Kelly Slater and Adriano de Souza to name a couple), will be running some exclusive surf development workshops for up and coming surfers in the UK at the Animal Surf Academy in August...
Archive 731
01/08/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 30th July, 2008
A1Surf.com sponsors 'Surfer of the Year Award' from inaugural H3O British Isles Surf Awards
A1Surf.com, the UK's website for the surfing community, is sponsoring the 'Surfer of the Year Award' category, part of the inaugural 'H30 British Isles Surf Awards'. The awards, which are in association with Carve Magazine, are organised by the Surfstock Festival, which...
Archive 761
30/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 29th July, 2008
Ben Skinner Crowned British Longboarding Champion Again!
In a continued streak of invincibility, Ben Skinner again triumphed at the British National Longboarding Championships in Jersey this weekend, making this his fifth British title. Over a hundred longboarders from across the country...
Archive 659
29/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 28th July, 2008
New Division Added to the 2008 British Bodyboard Championships
Due to an upwelling in demand, a Masters Division has been added to the 2008 Auto-Sleepers British Bodyboard Championships being held on 27-28 September at Porthtowan. With more competitors qualifying for the Seniors Division (over 28) this year, the British...
Archive 587
28/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Gul Triumphs In First Ever English Surfing Federation Fundraiser Inter-Company Surf Battle!
The first English Surfing Federation Inter-company Surf Battle hit Fistral Beach on one of the most sizzling days of the summer yesterday (27th July 2008) and an array of the country's hottest surf talent turned out to do their bit...
Archive 741
28/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Coombesgate, North Devon to Host 'Big Move' Surf Contest
With the charts looking favourable for this weekend, and entries already filling up, the inaugural 'Big Move' Surf contest to be held at Coombesgate on Friday 1st August looks like being a great fun event. Christian Surfers UK, in partnership with...
Archive 739
28/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Jeff Divine: Surfing's Golden Age - The Seventies Kodachromes
Meeting legends from the world of surfing is always a pleasure for me. And when those legends come in the form of Jeff Divine, one of the world's renowned surf photographers, that pleasure is even greater. Jeff was on a whistle-stop visit to the UK to promote his latest...
Archive 897
28/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 24th July, 2008
White Stuff Surf Relief Comes to UK Pro Surf Tour
The third event on the UK Pro Surf Tour will be the White Stuff Surf Relief Contest to be held on 25-26 July at Watergate Bay, Newquay. An event which has grown from strength to strength over the past four years and now includes the third leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour. The current leader of the...
Archive 628
24/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Final Preparations as Sponsorships Roll In for English Surfing Federation Fundraiser Inter-Company Surf Battle!
The English Surfing Federation, its sponsors and members of the newly announced English Junior Surfing Team 2008 have all been hitting the phones and getting the word out to ensure that the English surf...
Archive 674
24/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 22nd July, 2008
Billabong Girls Cascais Festival - $35,000 Prize
4 days of pure surf lifestyle! The world's best feminine surfers will return to tackle the waves of Cascais, Estoril Coast in Portugal from 31th July to 3rd August. This 6-Star tournament is considered to be one of the biggest events in the European surfing calendar. The best national surfers and high-calibre newcomers...
Archive 774
22/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 20th July, 2008
Jeff Divine: Surfing's Golden Age - The Seventies Kodachromes
Crane Kalman Brighton is proud to announce the first UK exhibition of photographer Jeff Divine's iconic surfing images - Surfing's Golden Age: The Seventies Kodachromes. After recent first showings in Los Angeles and New York, the exhibition will open at...
Archive 1077
20/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 18th July, 2008
Surf Solutions - Australia Project Finale
The inaugural Australia Project from Surf Solutions has come to a sunny finale here on the east coast of New South Wales. This was a 3 week long coaching and training project for 5 British junior surfers based out of Byron Bay and taking advantage of the constant winter swells on offer around...
Archive 675
18/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 17th July, 2008
Super Slater Wins Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Eight-time world champion KELLY SLATER (Coco Beach, USA) has trumped Australian MICK FANNING (Coolangatta, AUS) to win the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay for the fourth time. The 36-year-old Floridian was on fire as the J-Bay Supertubes break turned on mind blowing 2.5m waves...
Archive 652
17/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
2008 British National Longboard Championships Head to Jersey
A whole host of the country's top longboarding talent will be making a pilgrimage to the mellow shores of Jersey next weekend for the British National Longboard Championships which will be run from 24th to 27th July 2008. The Jersey Longboard Riders Association has...
Archive 653
17/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 16th July, 2008
Gul Open 2008 UKPST Summer Series
The 2008 UK pro surf tour is off in full force and this year Gul International is staging its tour event at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives Cornwall on the 30th and 31st of August. The event comprises of several categories including both men's and ladies open divisions as well as a groms section...
Archive 664
16/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 11th July, 2008
ESF Urges Surf Community to Step Up and Do Its Duty! First-ever UK Intercompany Surf Challenge Set To Support our Juniors!
There's been lots going on behind the scenes at the English Surfing Federation (ESF) and today, a quadruple announcement shows that the organisation is revving up to make 2008 one of the...
Archive 639
11/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 10th July, 2008
Billabong Girls Days 08 - A celebration of Women surfing
Billabong Girls are back in the UK this July, hosting the Billabong Girls Surf Days on Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th in Woolacombe, Devon. This entirely free event is...
Archive 692
10/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Cornwall Surfer Girls Club Is A Go!
Following a recent, highly positive general meeting attended by lots of keen female surfers, the brand new Cornwall Surfer Girls club is up and running and on a mission to grow and develop its vision and membership. Female surfers across the county are being invited to join and as...
Archive 910
10/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 8th July, 2008
Coombesgate, North Devon to Host 'Big Move' Surf Contest
Christian Surfers UK, in partnership with Creation Fest, will be hosting a couple of new exciting surf projects over the weekend of August 1st - 3rd The first is the "Big Move" surf challenge, which is a maximum 32 person, surf contest to be held at the low tide break...
Archive 658
08/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
Bradfords Building on the Success Of Bodyboarding
Bradfords Building Supplies is one of the largest independent Builders Merchants in the UK and has been supplying materials to the trade for over 200 years. Based in Yeovil, with 26 branches throughout the South West, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Bradfords...
Archive 742
08/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
o-region to screen exciting new surf film at Carruan Farm
As part of their ambitious screening network for 2008, Cornish film and theatre production company o-region have announced an exciting screening of the new surf film Substance by up-and-coming director Anthony Butler, better known to the surfing...
Archive 658
08/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 7th July, 2008
Toby Donachie Crowned King Again!
St Merryn's Toby Donachie fought one of the hardest contest battles of his career this weekend to ensure that he retained his title as the Quiksilver King of the Groms and earned...
Archive 572
07/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 6th July, 2008
Dr Kerry Black Speaks Out Against Commercial Wave Energy Exploitation
Dr Kerry Black has come out with some strong statements about wave energy. He makes the following statement to A1 Surf: "Folks, when I do a review of the technical issues around wave energy, such as the Cornwall Wave Hub, my job as...
Archive 1692
06/07/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 29th June, 2008
King of the Groms 2008 Comes To Cornwall
For over 15 years, the Quiksilver King of the Groms has been one of the world's most hotly contested young surfers tour with hundreds of Under 16s hopefuls from different countries coming together in Capbreton, France, for what has become the leading international competition in its age category. This coming weekend (5/6th July) sees...
Archive 626
29/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival
The Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival is back on this Saturday and Sunday (5th and 6th July) on Hove Lawns in Brighton. It's the biggest free charity watersports event in the UK and we are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the RNLI, SurfAid International and the Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice.
Archive 644
29/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 23rd June, 2008
Rip Curl 100% Girls Hit Cornwall
This weekend (28th and 29th June) will see the Rip Curl Girls Tour tour hitting Fistral Beach. The programme is a young, fun and very rewarding project for all age groups that...
Archive 683
23/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
Top Bands Lined Up for Cornwall's Biggest Beach Party Ever!
Surfstock is back for its 5th Birthday party this summer at a new, bigger location in St Agnes, perched above the North Cornish coast (on the sorely missed SAS Ball site) a stellar line-up awaits for 08 including The Gossip, Santogold, The Go! Team, Chromeo, Black Lips, Lightspeed Champion...
Archive 606
23/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
Moskito Tour Hits Newquay With A Vengeance!
A hundred groms from across the country congregated on Fistral Beach this weekend (21st and 22nd June) to pit their wits and talents for the Moskito Surf Tour 2008 presented by Electric, Santa Cruz, Globe and FCS. The weekend threw up a mixed bag of conditions with small waves and challenging weather...
Archive 670
23/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 10th June, 2008
Premiere Screenings of Substance in Newquay and Bristol
Substance is the title of the follow-up to the massively sucessful Performing Monkeys from Mr. B Productions. The new movie, is very slick, very high performance and entirely shot in the UK and Ireland with local surfers. Having seen the first rushes be prepared to...
Archive 647
10/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 9th June, 2008
Three, Journeys through Surf
The LCB surf shop in London's Brick Lane will be host to an exhibition of travel surf photography by 3 female photographers this July. Three, is a collaborative project by 3 female photographers showcasing their individual approach to documenting global surf culture. Lucia Griggi...
Archive 589
09/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 6th June, 2008
Finisterre wins UK's biggest Ethical Prize for Fashion at the Observer Ethical Business Awards
Who has done the most to safeguard the planet in the past 12 months - Finisterre, a small company based on the cliffs in St Agnes. They have won the fashion category of the Observer Ethical Business Award. The major award follows a...
Archive 844
06/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
Eyes of the surfing world fixed on Jeffreys Bay during Billabong Pro in July
The eyes of the surfing world will be firmly fixed on Jeffreys Bay during 10 - 20 July as the world's best surfers go to work on the universally renowned waves during the R2.3 million (US $320 000) Billabong Pro, the fifth of 11 events on the 2008 ASP World Tour. Supertubes, the venue...
Archive 639
06/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 5th June, 2008
An Art History of British Surfing opens in Grimsby
'An art history of British surfing' opens at the Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby on the east coast on June 28 and runs through until September 7, 2008. On display is a wonderful collection of surfboards and memorabilia featuring some spectacular art spanning more than a century. In addition, visitors will be...
Archive 706
05/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 3rd June, 2008
BICsurf Girls Goldcoast E-Comp Open
The Goldcoast Oceanfest 21st 22nd June 2008 will be the host of a new and innovative surfing contest focussed on the increasing tribe of fanatical surfer girls that grace the modern line up. Contestants will be given a choice of three different designs of BIC E-Comp surfboards to surf in their...
Archive 658
03/06/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 31st May, 2008
Australia wins ISA Junior Team World Championship for third consecutive year
The Australian surfing team has won the most prestigious tournament on the planet for surfers under the age of 18, the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, for the third consecutive time. This historic deed was achieved in the perfect waves of Le Penon...
Archive 551
31/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 30th May, 2008
Where is British Surfing Going? Home!
The last man standing, Lewis Clinton, reached Repercharge 4 today, but could go no further. Without him, the team of enthusiastic youngsters have no one left to cheer. The flags can be packed up and a long drive home is waiting for them. Before the long drive home, there is time for...
Archive 615
30/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 23rd May, 2008
Peru Surfing Safaris to Assist Impoverished Community
Surfers are needed for 2 and 4 week expeditions to surf remote uncrowded waves; programs to utilise 400 surfboards donated to support youth programs. Earth Sessions has partnered with surf charity 'WAVES for Development' to undertake...
Archive 599
23/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 19th May, 2008
The 2008 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
From 24 May, the world's top junior surfing stars are set to gather on France's southwest coast, where they will compete for the 2008 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Organised by the French Surfing Federation...
Archive 561
19/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
GoldCoast Oceanfest 2008, Croyde Bay, 20-22 June 2008
Celebrating 10 years of lifestyle sports passion and musical talent. If ever the midsummer weekend was made for anything, this is it. The GoldCoast Oceanfest, celebrating its tenth year, promises to turn the summer's longest days into the most exciting, adrenaline-fuelled, educational and...
Archive 705
19/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 13th May, 2008
Bude Surf Classic 2008 - Report
After a 2 year break the Bude Surf Classic returned to its "home" at Widemouth Bay on Saturday 10 May. The event, which was organised by the community in Bude and supported by Christian Surfers UK, had 5 categories and attracted around 60 surfers for the 1-day event. The early weeks surf forecast had...
Archive 707
13/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 12th May, 2008
Board-Riders Party Tour this May at Walkabout venues in the South West!
THEM IS ME - inc members of Reef, Basement Jaxx and Lady Sovereign!
ROGERTHAT - psychedelic, reggae-rockers from Burleigh Heads, Australia. An acoustic...
Archive 975
12/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
Calypso British Junior Surfing Team 2008 Announced
This weekend saw a host of dedicated 14-18 year olds congregate at Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, to participate in an intensive training session in...
Archive 533
12/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
Ben Haworth wins the English Longboard Title.
Eighteen year old Ben Haworth from North Devon won the English National Longboard title at Watergate Bay over the bank holiday weekend. Ben was the youngest in the final and beat seasoned competitors including James Parry, Ben Howey and Ben Byfield to take...
Archive 685
12/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
Contracts Signed for the Construction of the Bournemouth Surf Reef
Bournemouth Borough Council has today contracted New Zealand-based ASR Ltd to construct the first artificial surf reef in the northern hemisphere in Boscombe. The contract is the last to be let from the 9 million Boscombe Spa Village Regeneration programme. The contract is...
Archive 577
12/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 6th May, 2008
Bude Surf Classic looking good for this weekend - 10/11 May
With less than a week to go, entries are streaming in for the Bude Surf Classic 2008. With the surf forecast looking promising, and good weather forecast, it should be a great weekend. The highly successful event run by Christian Surfers UK, in conjunction with Bude Surf Outreach Group...
Archive 760
06/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 1st May, 2008
From Australia to Boscombe - Surf Reef bags ordered
Bournemouth Borough Council has announced it has now placed orders for the specialist bags and webbing base for the construction of the artificial surf reef in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset. The contracts with a total value of over...
Archive 775
01/05/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 29th April, 2008
Bodyboarding attracts major new sponsor
The British Bodyboard Club is excited to announce a series of new investments in bodyboarding that could bring a dramatic improvement to the profile and scale of the sport in the UK. "It has been an incredibly hectic few months" said BBC Treasurer Rob Muscutt; "but we've seen...
Archive 687
29/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 28th April, 2008
Newquay Surfers Clean Up at The Hunter/ Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships
Over 200 young surfers battled it out in Woolacombe this weekend for the 2008 Hunter/ Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships in association with Calypso and Kustom. Consistent 4ft clean surf and sunshine meant...
Archive 620
28/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
Newquay Boardriders Surf Club hosts AGM and calls for support
Following a highly positive meeting last week the Newquay Boardriders Club (NBC) is on a mission to grow and develop its vision and membership. This coming Thursday, 1st May will see an AGM taking place between 7pm and 9pm. The hope is that the AGM will formalise the committee structure and terms of reference for the newly elected officers as well as discussing a range...
Archive 854
28/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 25th April, 2008
Fat Face release dates for Night Surf 2008
Fat Face, the active lifestyle brand, has confirmed the dates for this year's Fat Face Night Surf as 27-29th June, which will take place at Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay. Part of the UKPSA (UK Pro Surf Association) Surf Tour, last year's event attracted over 150 competitors - with Pros riding alongside the...
Archive 636
25/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 24th April, 2008
Successful Beach Clean at Kimmeridge
With rubbish from our seas increasing year on year, these beach cleans are now quarterly events. A number of Wessex surf club members have helped in the past, some being members of the Dorset Wildlife Fund, who help organsise the event locally. This year, on 20th April...
Archive 656
24/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
Base Camp launches new Summer Sports Programme
Base Camp, the adventure training specialist, has launched an exciting and comprehensive range of Watersport and Adrenaline sport courses for this summer. Base Camp's exciting new programme includes Instructor Courses and Performance Camps in Windsurfing, Kitesurfing...
Archive 626
24/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
Headworx English Nationals hits the waves next weekend at the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay.
England's top surfers are making final preparations for the first big national competition of the year as the Headworx English Nationals returns to the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay next weekend. Starting on Saturday 3rd May, the three day...
Archive 548
24/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 21st April, 2008
Over 200 School Children Head to Woolacombe for the Hunter/ Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships
Schools from all over the country will be gathering in Woolacombe this weekend for the Hunter/ Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships in association with Calypso and Kustom run by the BSA...
Archive 655
21/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
Josh Piper Takes the South to South Frostbite Sessions Title
Following three excellent qualifying events, held in the depths of British winter, eight junior surfers came together for the grand final of the South to South Frostbite Sessions last Saturday. Event organiser Tyson Greenaway had kept the location under wraps until...
Archive 655
21/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 16th April, 2008
Surfilm Festibal 6, 12 to 15th June 2008, Donostia San Sebastian
Once again, for a few days in June, the Surfilm Festibal and the city of Donostia San Sebastian will become the centre of surfing in our country. This year we'll be holding the 6th edition of our festival. Something that started as an excuse to watch...
Archive 577
16/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 14th April, 2008
Mark Harris is the new Saltrock Open Champion - UK Pro Surf Tour off to a flyer
Mark Harris (Newquay) has clinched the first title of the UK Pro Surf Tour with a masterclass of inspired surfing in the testing conditions of Croyde Bay over the weekend 12/13 April 2008. With a brilliant piece of showmanship, Mark snatched the title from under the...
Archive 773
14/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
GET ON BOARD - the Newquay Boardriders Club
If you fancy getting more involved with surfing on a regular basis then your opportunity could be right there for you this week with a meeting of the Newquay Boardriders Club (NBR) 7pm on the 17th April at the Newquay Sports Centre will see the current club's members outlining the club's...
Archive 628
14/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
Bude Surf Classic 2008 Goes Again.
The highly successful Bude Surf Classic, organised by Surf Spot Bude and run by Christian Surfers UK, has attracted new sponsorship for 2008 in Gecko, Surf Relief, North Shore Backpackers and Raven surf School. The event will be held on the weekend of...
Archive 650
14/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 7th April, 2008
Wait nearly over for UK surfers as The Saltrock Open cranks up the gears
Saltrock Open, Stop No 1 of 9 on 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour, Croyde Beach, North Devon 12th - 13th April 2008. The revised date for The Saltrock Open is approaching fast and it can't come quickly enough for the stars of UK surfing. Top names...
Archive 574
07/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 2nd April, 2008
Guernsey Election Candidates Questioned over Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has begun its election campaigning for improved sewage treatment in Guernsey by asking all prospective candidates to answer a 'sewage questionnaire'. The resulting answers will be compiled and shown online...
Archive 670
02/04/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 28th March, 2008
Headworx English Nationals brings top level pro surfing to Watergate Bay
England's best surfers will return to the waves of Watergate Bay this May to decide national surfing champions in the Headworx English Nationals. Now in its 36th year, the Headworx English Nationals will see over 300 surfers competing from Saturday 3rd to Monday...
Archive 707
28/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 26th March, 2008
British Pro Surfer... is History!
One of Europe's top pro surfers has been appointed Patron to the British Surfing Museum. Quiksilver and Gravis rider Gabe Davies, who holds multiple British and national titles, has agreed to join the not for profit organisation and will help out with publicity, advice and special events.
Archive 627
26/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 12th March, 2008
Surf Solutions Portugal Kick-off
The first Surf Solutions coaching project of 2008 is set to begin next week with The Easter Project. Taking place in South West Portugal and based at The Surf Experience in Lagos the project involves 3 separate weeks with 5 British and Irish top Junior surfers on each trip. Last December was the...
Archive 657
12/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
Juniors set to raise eyebrows at The Saltrock Junior Events
Young surfers from across the UK will strut their stuff in front of a global audience this Easter as The Saltrock Open comes to Croyde. Competition will be fierce as the best young surfers in the country battle it out to win the 2* Pro-Juniors Open and...
Archive 620
12/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 10th March, 2008
Giant Waves Rock Sennen and Land's End
On Monday, the 10th of March, a combination of a vigorous depression with a centre pressure around 960mb, westerly storm force winds with gusts of up to 85mph, accompanying sea swell up to 35 feet and a large spring tide produced the severe conditions experienced...
Archive 1045
10/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
Giant Wind Turbines Collapse During Gales
Two giant Vestas wind turbines in the UK collapsed within weeks of each other in an indication there may be a serial failure in Vestas turbines taking place. The firm has insisted there are no major problems with their structures. An executive from Vestas Wind Systems gave the...
Archive 863
10/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
Groms Head Off On Green Exchange Scheme
Only two weeks until eleven young surfers from Newquay, Wales and Croyde pack up their bags, and wave goodbye to the wind and rain. The group of surfers will be heading out on the second Errant Grom Exchange to Loredo, Northern Spain. After last years success in Lanzarote...
Archive 674
10/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 9th March, 2008
British Surfer Beats the Aussies at their own game.
Eighteen year old Ben Haworth from North Devon won the Men's Open Amateur Division at the Noosa Festival of Surfing in Queensland Australia on Sunday the 9th March 2008 against very stiff competition. The contest is an annual event attracting over 600 competitors across a range of...
Archive 563
09/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 7th March, 2008
Kelly Slater wins the Quiksilver Pro riding FCS
Eight times World Champion Kelly Slater has once again proven he is the man to beat by winning the Quiksilver Pro on Australia's Gold Coast. Kelly defeated the reigning World Champion Mick Fanning in the final that produced high scoring rides and an impressive display of modern day...
Archive 643
07/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 5th March, 2008
Coastal Development Plans Endanger Marine Sanctuaries
Recently, the UK Government made a shocking new announcement. It plans to open-up vast new areas around our coasts for oil and gas development - areas vital to the survival of many whale and dolphin populations. In fact, these areas include...
Archive 628
05/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 4th March, 2008
Here Come the Girls - UK Pro Surf Tour
Saltrock Open, stop number 1 of 7 on The Women's UK PST 2008 at Croyde Beach, North Devon - 22nd 23rd 24th March 2008. The girls are coming to The Saltrock Open, and this time it's serious. The buzz around the women's event has been gaining momentum every year, and 2008...
Archive 644
04/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 3rd March, 2008
Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival 2008
The Oxbow European Endurance Paddle Board Race is making its debut at this year's Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival on Saturday 5th July in Brighton. With the massive increase in popularity of Stand Up Paddle Surfing in the UK over the past year, it seems fitting to hold a race at the UK's biggest free charity water sports event.
Archive 674
03/03/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 29th February, 2008
Surf School Overcrowding Issues Tackled
Harlyn Surf School is proud to announce that they have become one of the first surf schools in the UK to be awarded an operators licence as part of a new and unique "Surf School Licensing Scheme" launched this year by North Cornwall District Council. With new surf schools...
Archive 746
29/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 27th February, 2008
Cornish Big Wave Surfer Rides Huge Waves After Patient Wait
Great things come to those who wait for Doom Bar sponsored big wave surfer Dan "Mole" Joel, who has successfully returned from surfing some of the biggest waves in the British Isles this season, tackling swells...
Archive 1079
27/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 26th February, 2008
Collectors Surfboard Offered on Surf Classifieds
Over the years, SurfClassifieds has become one of the best ways for surfers to sell (and buy) used surfboards and other surfing equipment. The reasons for this are...
Archive 1039
26/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 25th February, 2008
British Student Championships All Set For 2008
This weekend will see thousands of students from all over the UK descend on Newquay for a packed weekend of surfing in the BUSA Championships in association with The Koola, The Chy and Ticket to Ride. The 29th, 1st and 2nd March will see over...
Archive 591
25/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
Best SAS Spring Clean Ever
SAS (Surfers Against Sewage) campaigners and over 60 volunteers turned up to Porthtowan on Saturday the 23rd of February to give the beach a spring clean. It was really shocking what the winter seas have deposited on the beach and in just 2 hours we collected more than 150kg of litter. The vast majority of this...
Archive 666
25/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 20th February, 2008
Russell Winter On Board For Fistral Fundraiser
After the launch recently of the Fistral fundraiser...
Archive 767
20/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 18th February, 2008
Josh Piper Takes Frostbite Sessions Lead
Josh Piper showed his true potential last weekend, by reaching the finals of both the under 16 and 18 divisions of the South to South Frostbite sessions, held at Portreath. 15 year old Josh from Newquay was the clear winner in the under 18's and was narrowly defeated in the under 16's by...
Archive 607
18/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 11th February, 2008
The Saltrock Open to kick off the 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour at Croyde Beach
The 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour is back with a bang on Easter weekend as the Saltrock Open comes to Croyde Beach, and if the past five years are anything to go by, we could be in for a treat. The long Easter weekend of the 22nd / 23rd / 24th March is early...
Archive 592
11/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
British Big Wave Surfers Gain International Acclaim
The tow-surfing pair of Duncan Scott (Newquay, Cornwall) and Alistair Mennie (Portrush, Northern Ireland) has further highlighted the magnitude of giant, surfable waves breaking off the British Isles' coastlines, with their recent nominations...
Archive 997
11/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 5th February, 2008
URGENT! The Moray Firth dolphins need you!
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society wrote to us recently with the shocking news that the UK Government is likely to allow oil and gas exploration and production in a dolphin sanctuary in the Moray Firth, Scotland. In combination with other threats, this could drive a very special group of dolphins to extinction.
Archive 624
05/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
The Student Underground Bodyboard event at Tolcarne
The Student Underground Bodyboard event sponsored by Smith and Williamson, will take place on 1st March 2008 at Tolcarne beach in Newquay to coincide with the main BUSA surf competition. The Championships are open to all...
Archive 705
05/02/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 30th January, 2008
Eco-Friendly Hollow Cedar Surfboards made in Ireland
Cedar Surfboards are a small company in NW Ireland making hollow wooden surfboards with a strong eco focus. Cedar surfboards grew from an idea of sustainable surf equipment, into a company producing fine hand crafted hollow wood and epoxy surfboards. The blanks are built from thin Cedar...
Archive 2034
30/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 29th January, 2008
SAS welcomes Shipping Minister's move to regulate ship-to-ship oil transfers.
The UK government is finally committing itself to better regulate potentially damaging ship to ship oil transfers (STS) around the UK. Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick told the House of Commons on January 25th, that the government will begin a consultation in...
Archive 602
29/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 27th January, 2008
Video: Surfers Rescued In Huge Atlantic Surf
Last week huge waves hit much of the Atlantic...
Archive 638
27/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 16th January, 2008
Beach Litter Returned to Source in Holland by SAS
A campaigner from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has set off to the Netherlands today to return some shipping litter (hospital medical bags) that have been washing up on Cornish beaches to a Dutch Shipping company it is believed to have...
Archive 584
16/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
UK Pro Surf Tour 2008
In 2008 the UK Pro Surf Tour will be bigger and better. Events will be held throughout the UK at locations from Thurso East to Cornwall, giving the opportunity for surfers to compete at the highest level and push their skills to the limit. The tour will raise not just the profile of the individual surfers but also the venues for the events. With the inclusion of...
Archive 519
16/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 10th January, 2008
An Art History of British Surfing
Art and surfing have been inextricably linked for hundreds of years, and now a new exhibition looks at how both these elements combined to glide into British consciousness over the past few centuries. From early sketches of surfers during the voyages of Captain James Cook in the 18th century and...
Archive 638
10/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
The British Stand Up Paddle Boarding Association is Launched
The British Stand Up Paddle Surfing Association (BSUPA) has been set up to provide information, organisation, training and contests for this new sport in the UK. It was set up in September 2007 by Olaus Macleod and since then has started to grow from strength to strength. BSUPA's objectives are to help promote the...
Archive 684
10/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 7th January, 2008
2nd Ice Cube Surf Classic Lives Up to Its Name
The first surf competition of the year took place on the...
Archive 564
07/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 6th January, 2008
The 2008 Ice Cube Classic - South East Cornwall Surf Club
The event was held at Seaton with a great turnout for the first 'Ice Cube'. 11 four man teams turned out and a good number for the U18s and U12s. Conditions started poorly with 2ft light cross shore but really turned on for the U18s and U12s with some stonking...
Archive 945
06/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 5th January, 2008
The Dark Art of Surf Travel
It's a dark art. Not so long ago I would spend months on end wandering around the world, backpack and board bag in perfect harmony. Drifting from one exotic location to another, with just my passport, credit card and a smile. Sleeping in airports, on the beach or in a van. It didn't matter, as long as I was surfing all day. All of a sudden I seem to be...
Archive 556
05/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 3rd January, 2008
Bournemouth Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Beach replenishment by DEFRA at Bournemouth branded a Disaster.
During the last couple of winters, so-called 'beach replenishment' work took place along the seven miles of beaches from Sandbanks in the west, through Bournemouth and Boscombe, towards Southbourne and Hengistbury Head...
Archive 777
03/01/2008 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 17th December, 2007
Peru Surfing Safari to Assist Impoverished Community
Surfers are needed in February for a 4-week pilot expedition to surf the world's longest waves; part of a program to utilise 400 surfboards donated to support youth programs. Earth Sessions has partnered with 'WAVES for Development' to undertake a Pilot Community...
Archive 703
17/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
British Surfers Rush to Grab Golden Waves!
Newquay's Little Fistral becomes amphitheatre for first ever contest there. Following the torrential storms that battled Britain's shores recently, the last few days have seen some of the best surf of the whole year. As a result, 16 of the country's specially selected top surfers today battled it out...
Archive 599
17/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
Epic Conditions for Inaugural South to South Frostbite Sessions
Staging a surf contest in the UK is hard at the best of times, and getting the combination of waves, weather, and tides right is always going to involve a certain amount of good fortune. Well Tyson Greenaway from South to South struck it lucky last Saturday at...
Archive 590
17/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 14th December, 2007
The Gold Rush is ON -This Sunday
An intense low pressure system way out in the middle of the N. Atlantic is currently generating a huge swell which, thanks to a strong area of high pressure over NW Europe, will be groomed by offshore winds as it hits our shores this weekend. And so the BSA are pleased to announce...
Archive 571
14/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 13th December, 2007
New Regional Development Coach Hired to Progress British Surfing
The British Surfing Association (BSA) has found its new Regional Surf Development Coach for the South West following the announcement of the crucial funding which created the new career opportunity in September. The position funded by Sport England...
Archive 513
13/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
Weight's Reef is GO! - Official Green Light from MFA Granted
Europe's first artificial surf reef at Boscombe got the green light today. The Marine and Fisheries Agency has granted Bournemouth Borough Council a special environment licence to begin construction of...
Archive 534
13/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 7th December, 2007
The British Stand Up Paddle Association
The British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA) is the British home of the World's fastest growing water sport - Stand Up Paddle Surfing.
BSUPA is an unbiased, open source of information for all things SUP for Great Britain and the Channel Islands. Established in September 2007...
Archive 1142
07/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 6th December, 2007
North Devon Artist Chosen for UK's Largest Floating Art Gallery
Bideford artist Stephen Ring has been commissioned by P&O Cruises to supply photographic images of the British coastline, for the latest and largest superliner designed for Britain, Ventura. The photographs will be...
Archive 894
06/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 4th December, 2007
Prevent 'Surfer's Ear' with SurfPlugs
If you haven't heard about Surfers Ear perhaps you've already got it! Bideford company, Soundguard is campaigning to reduce the incidence of invasive ear surgery by encouraging surfers to 'KILL THE DRILL' with Surfplugs. Surfplugs are a custom moulded...
Archive 821
04/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 1st December, 2007
Surfers Ride Biggest Swell to Ever Hit British and Irish Isls, Raise the Big Wave Bar in the Process
As Ireland was battered today by the largest ocean swells ever predicted by the Marine Institute's weather buoys (14 metres), a group of four surfers braved the stormy conditions to successfully take on the biggest waves ever ridden...
Archive 613
01/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
The Perfect Storm - by Lauren Davies
Before darkness lifted from the west coast of Ireland early on Saturday morning, four surfers left Mullaghmore harbour in County Sligo on jet-skis bound for the audible monstrous waves shaking the nearby reef. The scene was one of angry waters stretching to a black...
Archive 619
01/12/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 30th November, 2007
Massive Surf to Batter British Isles Coast: TowSurfers Ready to Ride the Biggest Swell Predicted in Years
Massive waves are set to batter the western shores of the British and Irish Isles this weekend, and a small group of dedicated surfers are ready to take up the challenge of riding the biggest swells forecasted in recent years. Swell forecasters are predicting...
Archive 587
30/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
B.A. Happy To Entertain Surfers But Not To Help Them
This week the British Surfing Association (BSA) is amazed to learn that British Airways (BA) has been entertaining its passengers with not one, but two...
Archive 627
30/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 27th November, 2007
Triple Success for the Extreme Academy and Sponsored Surfers
Staff at a Watergate Bay extreme sports business are celebrating triple success with two champion surfers and a prestigious tourism award. Surfers Harry Timson and Chris Thomson, both sponsored by the Extreme Academy, have won...
Archive 639
27/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 26th November, 2007
Tourism and the Cultural, Historical and Natural Environment on the Lizard - NEW VENUE
How can land managers and environment organisations enhance tourism on the Lizard? A workshop to explore mutually beneficial ideas and initiatives. Join CoaST and partners for an interactive workshop to explore how you can work more closely with a diverse range of...
Archive 641
26/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surf Girls Make Waves In Morocco
This week sixteen girls from all over Europe took to the waves of Southern Morocco, during the Girls Only Surf and Pilates week. The trip was run by surf travel company, Errant and sponsored by Surf Girl magazine and Gul wetsuits. Rising each morning to the Saharan sun, the girls took time out before...
Archive 669
26/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
South to South announce 'The Frostbite Sessions', a new concept in winter surfing
The clocks have gone back, the leaves are gone, the festive season is looming, and Falmouth based surf company South to South are preparing to launch a revolutionary...
Archive 583
26/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 23rd November, 2007
South Coast Championships Report
Isle of Wight surfers took 3 out of 4 titles in the Wightlink South Coast Surf Championships held at Compton Bay last Sunday. There was an excellent turnout of surfers from the South Coast and beyond, despite atrocious weather conditions and challenging storm surf. The Under 18 Boys final was a...
Archive 844
23/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
British Airways Surfboard Ban Latest
The British Surfing Association is today urging its members and all other British surfers who haven't done so already to contact their local Members of Parliament and urge them to take action to help reverse the British Airways surfboard ban. The BSA Chairman and National Director met with...
Archive 660
23/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 22nd November, 2007
Surf Solutions Log Cabin's Send-off
After a month long trip the second annual edition of the Hawaii Project has come to a close. The young British Junior surfers survived the final few days in which the North Shore lived up to it's reputation and dished out some serious servings at Sunset Beach and Log Cabins...
Archive 720
22/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 21st November, 2007
Help Stop Bloody Whaling by Joining the WDCS Protest
Japan's whaling fleet is making its way to the Antarctic for its largest ever whale hunt in the Southern Ocean sanctuary - a sanctuary designated specifically for protection from whaling. Targeting over 1000 whales, Japan will kill more whales, from a wider range of species than it has ever killed before under the pretext of science...
Archive 699
21/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 20th November, 2007
Surfers Get Ready To Go For Gold!
With huge winter swells now on the cards, The British Surfing Association's surf experts are currently scanning the weather charts for the 'perfect storm' that will allow them to run The Gold Rush, a speciality big wave event sponsored by Skinners Brewery, to be held at Fistral Beach.
Archive 609
20/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 16th November, 2007
Sam Lamiroy Wins 2007 UK Pro Surf Tour
Sam Lamiroy wins 2007 UK Pro Surf Tour at the Gul Newquay Open, on Fistral Beach last weekend, 10/11 November. Sam defeated Llewellyn Whittaker by only 12 points, the narrowest margin for victory in tour history. The title on the final day of the Gul Newquay...
Archive 617
16/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 13th November, 2007
Global Support Swells for Reversal Of BA Surfboard and Watersports Kit Ban
A host of airlines confirm they will never follow suit, and British MPs take up the cause. Tuesday 06 November 2007 saw the first day of the new British Airways (BA) ban on surfboards along with other sporting equipment including hang gliders...
Archive 479
13/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 12th November, 2007
Alan Stokes Wins Gul Newquay Open
Alan Stokes won the hotly contested Gul Newquay Open, the final event on the UK Pro Surf Tour 2007, ahead of Matt Capel, Russell Winter and Johnny Fryer. Fistral beach provided testing conditions for the UK Pro Tour title decider on the 10th and 11th of November. The Open event was a...
Archive 706
12/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 10th November, 2007
Gul Newquay Open Is Set To Be An Exciting Grand Finale To The UK Pro Surf Tour 2007
Big names, including British number one Russell Winter, will be battling it out at Fistral, for the Gul Newquay Open title and also the ultimate prize, the 2007 UK Pro Surf Tour Championship title. The biggest names in British surfing will all be heading to Fistral this weekend for...
Archive 600
10/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 8th November, 2007
Storm Warnings for the East Coast
Concerns are rising for the East Coast tonight and tomorrow. Gordon Brown convened a meeting of the Cobra emergency contingencies committee amid signs that a storm surge off the coast of East Anglia would lead to flash flooding. With seas of over 30 feet predicted in the North Sea between Britain and...
Archive 792
08/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surfers Shame Northumbrian Water During On-Stage Protest at Prestigious Environment Awards in London
Campaigners from SAS made a dramatic on stage protest against Northumbrian Water during the prestigious British Environment and Media Awards (BEMAS), hosted by the...
Archive 854
08/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 7th November, 2007
Girls Only Surf and Pilates Week in Morocco
Only two weeks left before a group of girls from Northern Europe will fly out to Errants surf camp in Morocco for the Girls Only Surf and Pilates Week in association with Gul and SurfGirl magazine. Now fully-booked, this trip will be a trip of a lifetime to the enchanted coastline of South Morocco. The girls will not only be hosted in one of...
Archive 787
07/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Firewire Adds New Twist to Gul Newquay Open
Saturday will see the cream of UK pro surfers compete for a brand new Firewire surfboard worth 500 pounds and a cheque for 300 pounds in the Firewire Expression Session at the Gul Newquay Open. The Firewire Expression Session, will be part of the Gul Newquay Open event, which runs all weekend.
Archive 615
07/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 6th November, 2007
British Surfing Association Takes Global Petition to BA Headquarters and to Parliament
Today (06 November 2007) will see the first day of the new British Airways (BA) ban on surfboards along with other sporting equipment including hang gliders, windsurfing boards and sails, kayaks or canoes, pole vaults or javelins...
Archive 652
06/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surf's Up at Virgin Atlantic as BA Bans Surfboards
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, has come to the aid of sports travellers by announcing that they can take one piece of sporting equipment in addition to their checked baggage allowance. The announcement comes after rival carrier, British Airways, decided to ban surfboards and...
Archive 757
06/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Rip Curl Pro Rider Mick Fanning has just won the World Title in Brazil!
Australian Mick Fanning clinched his maiden Foster's ASP World Title after winning the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Brazil today. Fanning was in the water about to surf a semifinal heat against childhood friend Joel Parkinson (AUS) when Taj Burrow...
Archive 517
06/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 5th November, 2007
Damien Prisk is 2007 British Bodyboard Championship
The British Bodyboarding Championships kicked off at the end of September, with entrants travelling from Jersey, Bournemouth, Wales, Devon and throughout Cornwall to take part in the contest. However, dying swell forced the British Surfing Association to postpone the final day until better conditions prevailed...
Archive 758
05/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surf Solutions Hawaii Project Report #3
1st Trip winner crowned. New Team fly in! After a productive 2 weeks it was time for Kathleen Spears, Josh Piper, Alex Baker and Tassy Swallow to leave Hawaii and head back to the UK. Going back stringer than they arrived after a programme involving 3 surfs a day, video...
Archive 685
05/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Chris Diplock is 2007 British Kneeboard Champion
The 2007 British Kneeboard Surfing Nationals took place this weekend (Saturday 3rd November) with Kneelos from around the country descending on Fistral Beach in Newquay to battle it out in two to three surf. Conditions improved throughout the day and the hotly contested finals took place in...
Archive 827
05/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Final Event of the UK Pro Surf Tour Taking Place at Fistral Beach, Newquay
The Gul Newquay Open will take place at Fistral beach over the 10th and 11th of November with various categories, from Open to Grom's all battling it out over the two day contest. The final event on the Open UK Pro Surf Tour is set to be an exciting ending to the...
Archive 604
05/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 2nd November, 2007
Llewellyn Whittaker cleans up on the Relentless Triple Crown, in association with Wavelength.
Following victories in UK Pro Tour events in Tynemouth and Portrush, Llewellyn Whittaker claims the first Relentless Triple Crown title. "Just over a week ago we started the Relentless Triple Crown in association with Wavelength. We were...
Archive 510
02/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 1st November, 2007
The Prime Minister Responds to a Petition to Improve Access to All UK Beaches
This summer, an E-Petition was started on the Downing Street website, supported by A1 Surf, asking the Prime Minister to nationalise all beaches in the UK, remove them from private ownership, and allow full and free access to everyone...
Archive 560
01/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Llewellyn Whittaker Wins Circle One Portrush Open
With an early morning call at 8am, surfers from all over the UK and Ireland prepared themselves for the Circle One Portrush Open, the final leg of the Relentless Triple Crown and one of the most and important single events of the tour as the value of the points were so high. With some great...
Archive 605
01/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
SAS Surf Zombies Come Within a Whisker of Seeing Full Sewage Treatment in Guernsey.
Minister Bell Should Now Resign Say SAS. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners came within a whisker yesterday of seeing the States of Guernsey pledge to bring full sewage treatment to the island. In a highly...
Archive 610
01/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
Best Of The West Hits Westbeach Devon
The long awaited Paddle4Relief live music event featuring some of the 'Best Acts in the Westcountry' will be held on Friday 9th November at Westbeach Woolacombe. Acts will include some of the Westcountry's finest Singer / Songwriters including...
Archive 683
01/11/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 31st October, 2007
Zombies Return from the Surfing Dead to Confront Guernsey Politicians over Sewage Treatment
Surf zombies, sick from polluted water will make a Halloween appearance at the Royal Court House today in a return to confront Guernsey Deputies over a pressing need to commit to a full sewage treatment...
Archive 622
31/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Global Surf Community Rises Up Against BA Surfboard Ban
World Number One surfer and thousands more across the globe push for a reversal on airline decision. Since British Airways (BA) announced a ban on surfboards on all flights (effective from 6th Nov), the surf community across the world has been reacting to the shock new position and...
Archive 533
31/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Two Titles for Gul Team Riders at the O'Neill British Open Championships
Newquay, 13th - 14th of October Gul team riders Mark "Egor" Harris and Beth Mason emerged triumphant after a very competitive weekend of surfing at the O'Neill British Open Championships at Fistral in Newquay over the 13th and 14th of October.
Archive 617
31/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Mark 'Egor' Harris Leads UK Pro Surf Tour
Gul team rider Egor Harris has regained is position at the top of the Open Leader Board on the UK Pro Tour. Gul team rider Egor Harris has returned to the top of the Open category on the UK Pro Surf Tour. The Newquay surfer made it through to the semi finals of the Elusive Welsh Open on the 6th and 7th...
Archive 654
31/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
A1Surf Welcomes Edd as a New Moderator of the Britsurf Bulletin Board
Edd has been active on many bulletin boards over the years, and we are glad to welcome his help here on A1Surf. Originally from Cornwall, he started bodyboarding as a youngster and took up surfing on a shortboard at the age of 17. Downshifting from...
Archive 591
31/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 29th October, 2007
Unbelievably Tight Competition At The British Interclub Surfing Championships
Perfect 4-6 foot surf rolled onto Cornwall's Fistral Beach this weekend for the British Interclub Surfing Championships 2007. Teams from all over the country made their way to Newquay to compete in the biggest club event in the British...
Archive 562
29/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
The 18th Underground Surf Classic 'Tedzo' a Great Success
We are glad to report that the 'Tedzo' was a great success. This event was held on Saturday 27th October at Woolacombe, in 4 foot surf. The eventual winner was Paul Barlow from Bude. At the awards presentatiopn ceremony, he said, "I and many Bude surfers have looked forward to...
Archive 1703
29/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Medal Wearing Kneeboarders Prepare For Thule British Championships
Britain's kneeboarding team made a name for itself at the Kneeboard World Championships in Santa Cruz, California earlier this year. Newquay's Jody Winter claimed the Ladies World Champion title, Natalie Silverthorne...
Archive 791
29/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Headworx Boycotts British Airways - Surfwear label leads industry backlash as British Airways bans travel with surfboards.
Headworx, one of the biggest names in surf apparel has today pledged a company-wide boycott of all British Airways flights in protest at the airline's ban on carrying surfboards, which starts next week. Headworx...
Archive 610
29/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 27th October, 2007
The Hawaii Project - Press Release #2
It's been a strong week for the British Junior surfers on the Surf Solutions' Hawaii Project. Holed up in a 3 story beach front house at Rocky Point has suited the lucky young surfers down to the ground. The daily pattern has been a 5.30 alarm clock followed by a 3 surf day...
Archive 690
27/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 24th October, 2007
Surfing vs Stand Up Paddle Surfing - a study begins
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is a new surfing sport to hit the UK, although its Polynesian roots are very old dating back to a time before Captain Cook first landed on Hawaii on his ill fated visit in 1779. The sport consists of a large, usually 10ft or longer, surf board, which the surfer stands on all the time...
Archive 667
24/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
BSA Launches Global Petition to Fight British Airways Surfboard Ban
To represent the needs of thousands of surfers who are shocked by the new British Airways (BA) ban on the carriage of surfboards (effective from 6th November), the British Surfing Association (BSA) has set up a petition to lobby the airline to reverse their decision. The organisation is also urging all surfers to...
Archive 704
24/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 23rd October, 2007
British Surfing Association Statement on New British Airways Baggage Policy
As the governing body for surfing in this country we are extremely shocked to hear about British Airways' new policy on baggage and their statement that after the 6th November they will no longer carry surfboards at all. In their own words BA is the company that promotes itself as the UK's largest international scheduled airline...
Archive 640
23/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Jayce Robinson and Gwen Spurlock are 2007 Billabong British Junior Champions after Biggest Ever Contest
Seventeen year old Jayce Robinson from St Ives and sixteen year old Gwen Spurlock from Swansea are riding high after they took the top spots on the podium at this weekend's Billabong British Junior Surf Championships. This year's major contest proved...
Archive 580
23/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 20th October, 2007
British Airways Will No Longer Carry Surfboards
It is reported that from 6th November, British Airways will cease to carry surfboards. On their website, they say, "Due to the large size and handling complexities, some sporting equipment cannot be accommodated through the airport baggage system or within the aircraft hold...
Archive 630
20/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
UK Pro Surfing Enters New Era with Announcement of New Mini Series of Events
G Shock North East Open - Longsands Beach Tynemouth. UK PST Scottish Open - Thurso East. Circle One Portrush Open - Portrush Northern Ireland. 3500 mile road trip, three events at prime surf locations, Travelcade of UK, Irish and...
Archive 587
20/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 18th October, 2007
The 18th Underground Surf Classic
This contest to be held on Saturday 27th October 2007, was originally put together by the Howmet surf club members in 1989, as a lasting memorial to Jeremy 'TEDZO' Connett and Rich Ramsden, two Exeter surfers who died in a motorbike accident, travelling along the Pacific Highway in N.S.W Australia in search of...
Archive 924
18/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 17th October, 2007
British Juniors Ready for Battle
Young British surfers are warming up for the 2007 Billabong British Junior Championships which is due to take place this weekend on the 20th and 21st October at Widemouth Bay in Bude, North Cornwall. The contest was scheduled to happen in September but due to a lack of surf the contest had to be put on hold. With a decent...
Archive 531
17/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 16th October, 2007
Mark 'Egor' Harris Blasts Into the Top Spot as British Champion!
With some of the best conditions ever witnessed for a contest on UK shores, the O'Neill British Open Championships this weekend set the waves alight with some phenomenal surfing in 4 - 8 foot, clean waves. Hundreds of people gathered on Fistral Beach, Newquay, to witness...
Archive 501
16/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Hawaii Project Ready for Rock
9 of Britain's top Junior surfers are gearing up for the significant challenges presented by a trip to the North Shore of Hawaii. The Hawaii Project is part of Surf Solutions' overall programme of exposing Britain's promising young surfers to world level challenges and top level surf coaching...
Archive 522
16/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Blue Tooth is the New Wave of Surf Technology
It's back to school for top surfing pro Alan Stokes - using the latest bluetooth head set technology at the Animal Surf Academy in Newquay which will be the scene of a futuristic surf-training technique as top Newquay-based...
Archive 645
16/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 15th October, 2007
Trisurf North Devon Inter-Schools Surf Championships
Secondary Schools from across the North Devon region met up at Puts-borough Sands on Friday for the third, and by far the largest TRISURF Inter-Schools Surf Championships. Nearly 100 pupils from 10 different schools and colleges competed on the day in two events...
Archive 859
15/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Hotdoggers Longboard Surf Club - League Number 4 2007
The final club contest of 2007 ran successfully on Saturday the 13th of October at Saunton beach in classic autumn swells. Despite some drizzle early morning, the day was dry and warm. A very rare luxury combination for a surf contest. The waves were clean and...
Archive 784
15/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Closing Date For Applications For New BSA Position Looming
Surfers and potentially interested people are being reminded that the closing date for applications for the new Regional Surf Development Coach is this coming Friday (19th October.) The new position, funded by Sport England in collaboration with the BSA, has been created to strengthen the quality of surf coaching that is available across the area and to build...
Archive 653
15/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 14th October, 2007
Bobby Martinez Wins the Billabong Pro Mundaka for the Second Consecutive Year
What started as a dream became reality when defending champion Bobby Martinez (USA) became the first surfer in the history of the Billabong Pro Mundaka to post back to back victories at the reeling lefthander today. "I had a dream that I...
Archive 512
14/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 13th October, 2007
The Herald Newspaper: Surfing the Red Carpet
The thrill of going to a film premiere is seeing the stars of the show, so when I received an invite to the latest British surf offering, Driven, I replied "Yes, please" quicker than Linford Christie leaving the blocks. The movie documents the quest of two guys to become tow surfers on the unforgiving west coast of Ireland. Held at the...
Archive 513
13/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Top Photo-Journalist Running Courses For Aspiring Women Photographers
Lucia Daniella Griggi, one of the country's leading lifestyle photographers, is running two 3-day residential courses in November to coincide with her exhibition of...
Archive 808
13/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 12th October, 2007
Animal Sign Welsh Ripper Gwen Spurlock
Animal are stoked to welcome Gwen Spurlock to the team, the reigning Under 16 British junior champ from Swansea, South Wales. Over the last few years 16 year old Gwen has firmly placed herself at the forefront of British surfing. After winning just about...
Archive 730
12/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 10th October, 2007
Jersey Longboard Riders Association Citigroup Summer Series
The Jersey Longboard Riders Association held the second of their Summer Series contests over the weekend at the Green Hut, St.Ouens Bay in Jersey. A relaxed atmosphere, light winds, 2ft of swell, another perfect day for guys to enjoy a long day for all competitors involved...
Archive 569
10/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 9th October, 2007
Jesus Long Board Classic Report from Polzeath
The 2007 Jesus Surf Series, came to a close, with great waves and weather at Polzeath over the weekend of 6th and 7th October. The first ever Jesus Longboard Classic took place in 3ft clean offshore waves, with some October sunshine. The event attracted 60 competitors in 4 divisions...
Archive 729
09/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Progress made on Weight's Surf Reef Licence
Bournemouth Borough Council has reached agreement in principle with local fishing representatives on the reef's construction and future monitoring arrangements. The Council will now formally respond to DEFRA, which is overseeing the process of issuing the necessary...
Archive 595
09/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 8th October, 2007
Stu Campbell Cleans Up at the Oakley Xpress Yourself by Globe 2007
Competitors arrived on Saturday at Fistral beach to be shocked by perfect offshore 2-3ft surf, sun shining, and the best contest conditions of the year. We kicked off the event on the Saturday with round 1 of the under 16s. Dom Savage from Newquay shone in the early round heats...
Archive 552
08/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Toby Atkins wins UK PST Elusive Welsh Open
Australian surfers Toby Atkins and Dara Penfold win the "2007 Elusive Welsh Open", the 4th of 8 UK Pro Tour (UKPST) competitions being held this year. This was the second tour event win for Toby in two years, showing he is in form and one of the contenders for the 2007 tour title. It is remarkable considering he is coming back from...
Archive 569
08/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 5th October, 2007
Oakley Xpress Yourself Presented By Globe moves up to a 2 star event!
The Under 16 Boys and Under 16 Girls categories of this weekend's Xpress yourself event have now been boosted up to 2 star events, the biggest on the UK Pro surf Grommet tour! These categories have also increased prize money to a...
Archive 705
05/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 4th October, 2007
English Surfing Federation Youth Development Coaching Clinics 2007
With a new era of professionalism entering the sports of surfing and bodyboarding in the UK, CARVE Surfing Magazine has teamed up with The Freespirit English Surfing Federation Surf School to offer junior surfers and bodyboarders the opportunity to take their first steps towards a...
Archive 588
04/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 3rd October, 2007
Surfers and Upset Mermaids Take a Tearful Message to The British Plastic Federation
Today, campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) along with some tearful mermaids will action a British Plastics Federation's (BPF) seminar in London. They will be calling on delegates...
Archive 784
03/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Watergate Bay Surf Club Championships This Weekend!
Following on from last year's successful contest circuit, Watergate Bay Surf Club is planning to hold a last minute Surf Contest for this Sunday, the 7th October, due to a good swell and weather forecast! The divisions will be: Open, Over 35's, Under 13's, Under...
Archive 582
03/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 2nd October, 2007
Mick Fanning Wins 3rd Round at Mundaka
Current world number one MICK FANNING (Aus) has moved a step closer to securing his maiden world title by winning comfortably through to the third round of the Billabong Pro surfing event in Spain. The man they call white lightening can secure the title on Spanish soil with an event win...
Archive 591
02/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Russell Winter Wins Animal British Cup
Britain's Russell Winter blew up in perfect waves at Fistral beach last weekend to take down the prestigious Animal British Cup and a winner's cheque of 1000 pounds. Taking time off from the World Qualifying Series Tour, Russ reminded us he's Britain's number one by blitzing through the field. With the surf...
Archive 527
02/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 1st October, 2007
Perfect Conditions for the UK Stand Up Paddle Surfing Championships
Perfect sunshine and 2-3ft glassy swell greated the competitors at the UK's first ever Stand Up Paddling Surfing Championships providing a perfect setting for a historical day in UK Surfing. Competitors from all over the country and as far away as Barbados turned up en masse to the Extreme Academy...
Archive 834
01/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
Jesus Long Board Classic
With the Jesus Surf Classic held at Croyde just under a week away Christian Surfers UK are pleased to confirm that they will be partnering with 'The Tube Station, Polzeath' and 'nineplus' to host the Jesus Longboard Classic at Polzeath over the weekend 6-7 October 2007. The Long Board Division has been transferred from the...
Archive 657
01/10/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 28th September, 2007
New Government Boost for British Surfing
Sport England funds new BSA position to build and strengthen club structure. Sport England, in conjunction with the British Surfing Association (BSA), today (Friday 28th September) announced that a 94,000 pound boost will see the funding of a new Regional Surf Development Coach...
Archive 567
28/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Oakley Xpress Yourself Presented By Globe 2007
Just over a week before the 2007 Oakley Xpress Yourself Surf Competition presented by Globe takes place and things are looking pretty damn good! With entries rolling in, including the U.K's top stars of the Junior Divisions, Fistral beach in Newquay will be erupting with surfing talent!
Archive 597
28/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Animal British Cup Event Chases Swell to Fistral Beach!
Animal have just announced that they are moving the weekend's Animal British Cup event from Tolcarne Beach to Fistral Beach. Animal's event manager Ciaran Henderson says "The Animal British Cup is a core surf event and we want competitors...
Archive 654
28/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surfers Frustrated by Lack of Progress on Full Guernsey Sewage Treatment
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have been left disappointed by the Public Services failure to recommend a future policy of full sewage treatment in the latest Billet D'Etat, due to go forward to the States on the...
Archive 601
28/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 25th September, 2007
Cornish Schools Surf Championships at Tolcarne Beach, Newquay
SURF'S UP AND SCHOOL IS OUT Over 150 pupils from 14 schools to battle for title of Cornish Schools Surf Champions. Tolcarne Beach in Newquay will be the scene of one of the country's largest surfing competitions as over 150 local school pupils abandon the...
Archive 768
25/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Opening Night of Lucia Griggi's Surflife Exhibition
It was a great night for the surf crowd in St Ives on Friday with over 100 people at the launch of Newquay-based photographer Lucia Griggi's first solo exhibition, Surf Life, at the secretspot-stives gallery. Familiar faces from the world of surfing, surf photography and the surf industry rubbed...
Archive 761
25/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 24th September, 2007
Jesus Surf Classic 2007
The remaining three categories of this year's Jesus Surf Classic were held at Croyde Bay, North Devon on Saturday September 22nd. Conditions for the Men's Open, Juniors (U18) and Masters (Over 35) were in the 2-3ft range with a slight onshore wind and mainly sunny conditions. The 'Jesus' due to its...
Archive 582
24/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Outstanding Team Performance from Polzeath at the BSA British Grommet Inter Club Championships
Fistral Beach was a hive of activity on Saturday as the British Grommet Inter Club Championships took place. Young surfers from five clubs competed to make their club the ultimate winner but it was an outstanding overall performance from Surfs Up...
Archive 701
24/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Elusive Welsh Surf Contest
The 'Elusive Welsh Open', now sponsored by Elusive Clothing (www.elusivesurf.com) is to be held 7th October 2007 at Rest Bay Porthcawl. The event is the 4th of 8 UK Pro Tour (UKPST) competitions being held this year and will be at a new venue for the tour. This is the seventh year the tour has come to Wales, the last two years the event has been held at...
Archive 712
24/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 23rd September, 2007
Professional Surf Competition @ Portrush, Northern Ireland
The 'Circle One Portrush Open', to be held 27th - 28th October 2007 in Portrush, Northern Ireland, is a brand new event, the 7th of 8 UK Pro Tour competitions being held this year at some of the best surf venues in the country. For the first time 'Circle One' will be the main sponsor of a professional surf competition...
Archive 1269
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Davies retains her British Longboard Union Ladies Title
Jersey's Grace Davies retained her British Longboard Union Championship title after winning round five at Gwithian, Cornwall. The "Oxbow" BLU championships are contested over five events, starting back in April, with the titles being decided by counting the best three results.
Archive 594
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Animal British Cup Cash Prize Purse Announced
Animal announce the cash prize purse for the inaugural BSA sanctioned Animal British Cup, taking place at Tolcarne Beach, Newquay from Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September 2007. The definitive cash prize package is for 3650 pounds, plus additional Animal product prizes rounding it up to...
Archive 522
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
British Bodyboard Champs Set To Be The Biggest Ever
For the first time ever, the British Bodyboarding Championships will be held at Porthtowan beach, Cornwall. The event, taking place on the 29th and 30th September and sponsored by Smith and Williamson Solomon Hare, will showcase some of the best UK based riders. Last year's British Champion Aaron Dinham will...
Archive 651
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Sustainability In Coastal Defence
This event is being held on 4th October in London, and will be of interest to Developers, Coastal Authority engineers and managers, consultants
wishing to expand their services, and civil servants working on Coastal defence policy...
Archive 1351
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Hotdoggers Final League Contest
Saturday the 22nd of September entertained the Hotdoggers by allowing them to run the last league event which had been cancelled due to lack of surf. The day dawned with warm clean and rideable if somewhat small surf and the day was a great end to a busy contest season for the club. A one off special...
Archive 671
23/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 19th September, 2007
Jesus Surf Classic Part 2, 15th year of running...
Croyde Bay, 22nd - 23rd September. Croyde Bay once again hosts part two of the Jesus Surf Classic, over the weekend of 22nd - 23rd September. This hugely successful event has now been running for fifteen years. With four divisions completed two weekends ago, the focus is now on the three remaining...
Archive 600
19/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 18th September, 2007
Summer might be over but Animal's not going quietly...
Just when you though it was safe to go back in the water, the Animal British Cup roars back onto the shores of Tolcarne Beach, Newquay. Taking full advantage of September's bigger swell opportunities, the event will now run from Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September 07, showcasing...
Archive 604
18/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 17th September, 2007
Survey to Assess the Impact of Surfing on North Devon
A chance to win an exclusive TRISURF prize! North Devon based TRISURF project is undertaking a nation wide survey to find out people's surfing habits in North Devon and beyond. The aim is to ascertain the social impact and economic importance of surfing on this region as...
Archive 644
17/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Ambitious Young Surfers Prepare for the BSA British Grommet Inter-Club Championship
From 9am on Saturday morning (22nd September), Fistral Beach will be a hive of activity as the British Grommet Inter Club Championships takes place. Young surfers from clubs all over the country will battle...
Archive 586
17/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 16th September, 2007
Haworth takes BLU Junior Title
The weekend of the 15th and 16th of September saw top Junior Longboard surfers from all over the country battling for honours in the last event of the British Longboard Union tour (BLU). The final event of 5 was held at Gwithian, Cornwall in very good 3 foot, clean surf conditions...
Archive 547
16/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 14th September, 2007
O'Neill British Open Championships Returns to Fistral Beach, Newquay
It has just been announced that the O'Neill British Open Championships will be back on Fistral Beach in Newquay this Autumn after a five year absence. On the 13th and 14th of October the beach will be a hive of activity as Britain's very best surfers...
Archive 509
14/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
2007 British Bodyboard Championships Set To Be The Biggest Ever Event
For the first time ever the British Bodyboarding Championships will be held at Porthtowan beach, Cornwall. The event, which is taking place on the 29th and 30th September, is sponsored by Smith and Williamson and Solomon Hare is set to showcase...
Archive 566
14/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 13th September, 2007
Billabong British Junior Championships Postponed
Due to the swell forecast showing an unfortunate lack of waves, The British Surfing Association has had to take the decision to postpone the 2007 Billabong British Junior Championships. The contest which was due to take place this weekend at Widemouth Bay, Bude, is now likely to take place on the 20th and 21st of October at the same location. Further updates...
Archive 628
13/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 11th September, 2007
Oxbow Sponsors British Surfing Museum
Oxbow is proud to announce a new three year sponsorship deal with the British Surfing Museum. The Surfing Museum is the first and only museum of its kind in the UK. It has been set up to preserve and celebrate British surf history and has toured across selected locations...
Archive 626
11/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 10th September, 2007
Jesus Surf Classic Blessed With Some Good Waves
The Jesus Surf Classic was blessed with the only waves all week, for what is now one of the most popular events on the contest calendar. Once again, despite surf predictions of totally flat seas by most of the best known surf forecast web sites, the first part of this year's Jesus Surf Classic was...
Archive 615
10/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 7th September, 2007
SurfLife - an Exhibition of Photographs by Lucia Griggi
Living the Life at SecretSpot-StIves Gallery
21st September - 11th November 2007
Lucia Griggi has an enviable life. One of a small handful of women in the world to have broken through the male dominated ranks of surf photographers, and the only one in the UK...
Archive 582
07/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 5th September, 2007
ASA Longboard Weekend
Tweak your longboard style with Animal Rider Elliot Dudley For the first time this year the Animal Surf Academy in Cornwall will be holding an ASA Longboard Weekend on 22nd and 23rd September in Newquay and Polzeath. Two-time European champ Elliot will be...
Archive 666
05/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 4th September, 2007
September Sessions - The UK Stand Up Paddle Championships
Where: Watergate Bay, Newquay When: Saturday, September 29th 2007 What: Surf Competition, Distance Competition, Equipment Demonstrations Who: Anyone can enter both the surfing and the distance...
Archive 660
04/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 3rd September, 2007
UK Surf Instructors Gear Up for the First Ever Surf Camp for Autistic Children
Sponsors, organisers and volunteers are currently in the process of finalising all the last minute details for the Breaking the Barrier surf camp dedicated to children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder - the first of its kind in the UK, at Bigbury Bay South Devon...
Archive 651
03/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
British Juniors Rev Up for 2007 Championships
Young British surfers across the country are putting in hours of training in preparation for the 2007 Billabong British Junior Championships. The teams at the British Surfing Association (BSA) and sponsors Billabong, Calypso and North Cornwall District Council are also planning the final arrangements...
Archive 532
03/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
Jesus Surf Classic - 15th year of running
Croyde Bay, 8th - 9th September 2007 - with over 100 surfers already entered for this year Jesus Surf Classic, it looks like being a great weekend of top surfing action, good weather, coupled with a big skateboard competition. Croyde Bay once again hosts the Jesus Surf Classic, over the...
Archive 567
03/09/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 31st August, 2007
Crest Surf Academy Squad Scores at UK Pro Tour Contest
The N.C.D.C. Crest Surf Academy squad entered their first contest recently and achieved some fantastic results at the Widemouth leg of the UKPS tour. In the U12 boys division Myles Lee-Hargreaves and Jobe Harriss achieved 2nd and 3rd places respectively and...
Archive 672
31/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 28th August, 2007
The Freespirit ESF Surf School Makes Surfing Accessible to All
Surfing is a fun sport for people of all ages however lessons can be expensive but thanks to the Freespirit English Surfing Federation (ESF) Surf School, this Sunday and bank holiday Monday, families had the opportunity to learn - absolutely free. Top UK pro surfer Llewellyn Whittaker...
Archive 488
28/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Scouting For Girls in Cornwall
Fresh from their storming sets at the massive summer festivals, Latitude, Belladrum and V Festival, it has been confirmed that Scouting For Girls will headline this years Newquay Bar Awards on the 20th September at Sailors Nightclub in Newquay. The London indie-pop trio offer a unique take on life with...
Archive 789
28/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Mirka Martin Solar Wins the Billabong Solo Chicas
The unique Billabong Solo Chicas (Girls Only) surf tour couldn't have come to a better end with more than 120 girls showing up in Zarautz (Basque Country) for third and final stop of the circuit. Even the weather co-operated, with sun and waves on offer all through the week-end! All the...
Archive 663
28/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 26th August, 2007
Lamiroy wins third leg of the UK Pro Tour
What a great start to the bank holiday weekend with the third leg of the UK Pro Tour undergone at Widemouth Bay. With excellent summer conditions and small 1-2ft clean waves the tour riders showed off their incredible talent in what was seen as quite challengeable surfing conditions. With the contest kicking off early doors...
Archive 584
26/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Saturday 25th August, 2007
3rd leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour @ Widemouth
The next scheduled tour date for the 3rd leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour is The 2007 "Summer of '69" Hot Tuna Pro surfing championship, set to start August 25th through August 26th at Widemouth Bay...
Archive 483
25/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 24th August, 2007
World Record Attempt 'Most Surfers on One Wave'
Ticket to Ride 'Worldwide Surfing Adventures' in association with the Surf's Up Boardriders Club to lead England's bid to take the 2007 Earthwave Crown and the World Record for most surfers surfing the same wave at the same time...
Archive 625
24/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Inter-Club Surf Scene Set for 2007 Challenge
The staff at the British Surfing Association (BSA) are preparing for the biggest club event in the British surfing calendar, the British Inter-Clubs Surfing Championships which will take place at Fistral Beach this year on the 1st and 2nd September. Britain's surf club scene has been growing steadily...
Archive 643
24/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 23rd August, 2007
'Switch-Foot' Book Signing at the LCB Surf Store
This Saturday at the LCB Surf Store in London from 7pm till 11pm there will be a small treat to those people into what the Switch-Foot book represented. A sort of altered perspective on surfing culture, with a heavy leaning towards the art...
Archive 693
23/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 22nd August, 2007
A Massive Thank You to Kerrier District Council
A Massive Thank You to Kerrier District Council for Granting Surfstock a Premises License. This Event Is Now 100% Confirmed. Dear friends we are delighted to tell you at 1:30pm today a premises license was granted for Surfstock 2007 by Kerrier...
Archive 630
22/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 21st August, 2007
Doom Bar Big Wave Film Nights
Three awesome surf movie screenings - the Doom Bar Big Wave Film Nights - are taking place at exciting venues across Cornwall, all raising money for campaigning group and charity SAS. An open-air screening of chilled-out surf flick Sprout is being held at Porthcurno Telegraph...
Archive 626
21/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Surfstock 2007 is GO!!!
After the fallow year Surfstock is back! This year's event will be held in a series of marquees erected in the beautiful terraced gardens of Beacon Crag, Porthleven. Surfstock 2007 will bring together all styles of music in several live arenas, including The Oxjam stage...
Archive 723
21/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 13th August, 2007
Jesus Surf Classic, 15th year of running
Croyde Bay once again hosts the Jesus Surf Classic, over the weekend of 8th -9th September. This hugely successful event has now been running for fifteen years. This year's event looks like being the biggest ever, with a slight change in the categories...
Archive 663
13/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
BSA Resolves Issues and Drives Forward With Proactive Changes
After several rounds of challenging discussions, the Executive Committee of the British Surfing Association (BSA) has reached a number of positive resolutions and has created a raft of new organisational procedures designed to strengthen the governing body, modernise its workings and ultimately benefit British surfing...
Archive 509
13/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Confirm Your University Place on Fistral Beach at the BSA
A Level results will happen this coming Thursday and hundreds of young people local to Newquay, and here on holiday, will be able to check their grades and weigh up their university choices thanks to a link-up between The British Surfing Association (BSA) and the University of Ply...
Archive 651
13/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 9th August, 2007
Spectacular Live Streaming Webcam Images from Fistral in time for the Rip Curl Boardmasters
A1Surf in association with LiveSurfCams are pleased to announce that the eagerly anticipated Live Fistral SurfCam is now up and running, just in time for the Rip Curl Newquay Boardmasters taking place in Newquay from...
Archive 2234
09/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 8th August, 2007
Families Take to the Waves for Free with FreeSpirit ESF Surf School
The popularity of surfing continues to grow apace and thanks to the sponsorship of the English Surfing Federation (ESF) Surf School by Freespirit, families will now be offered a unique opportunity to learn to surf for free with top pro Llewellyn Whittaker. Over the...
Archive 659
08/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 1st August, 2007
US and South West Surf Coaches Join Forces for First Surfing Camp for Autistic Children
Saturday 8th September sees the inauguration of Breaking the Barrier, the UK's first surfing event dedicated to children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder at Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon. This event provides a unique opportunity...
Archive 610
01/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
Newquay's Ruarri Joseph releases his Debut Album
Ruarri Joseph released his debut album "Tales Of Grime And Grit" on July 9 through Atlantic Records, this was preceded by the single of the same name on July 2. "More Rock 'N' Roll", taken from the album, was recently iTunes...
Archive 587
01/08/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 27th July, 2007
Ollypop surf towel is the 'kippers knickers' !
Entering the Dragons' Den is not the easiest thing in the world to do and for many it signals the end of their 'big' idea. Cornwall surf instructor Olly Daglish braved the Den with...
Archive 682
27/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 26th July, 2007
New BSA Technology Ensures British Contest Judging is to Highest Possible International Standards
The British Surfing Association (BSA) is continually committed to the highest possible international judging standards and recently made two major investments that will put British judging at the cutting edge...
Archive 642
26/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
WSA Surf School Running Rip Curl Girls Surf Tour
WSF Surf School at Llangennith, Gower is running the Rip Curl Girls Tour on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August 2007. If you took part in this event you will know what great fun and an amazing bargain this is. Rip Curl are promoting girls/womens learn to surf events around Europe. These events are...
Archive 682
26/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 20th July, 2007
Artificial Reef 6 Months Behind Schedule
BOSCOMBE'S artificial surf reef will not be completed until next spring at the earliest - six months behind schedule. Bournemouth council had pledged that the 1.4 million pounds attraction, which is central to the Boscombe regeneration scheme, would be ready by September. But the borough's head of leisure services, Roger Brown...
Archive 613
20/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Thursday 19th July, 2007
Cornish Girls Shimmer With Roxy Surf Days
We're totally blessed in Cornwall to have awesome beaches and great waves right on our doorsteps however, for whatever reason, there are still lots of girls who have never tried the exhilarating sport of surfing...
Archive 1029
19/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Wednesday 18th July, 2007
The County Sligo Open
Ireland... County Sligo Saltrock Open 2007 is on, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over the weekend of 4th and 5th August 2007, hundreds of surfers will gather at Strandhill Beach, County Sligo to take part in what is always a...
Archive 549
18/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Friday 13th July, 2007
Welsh Dragons Fire in France
Les Cavaliers, Anglet, France.
The Welsh Surf team sponsored by Gul equalled a personal best by finishing 4th at Euro Surf 2007 with a solid team performance and the crowning of a European champion. Elliot Dudley repeated his epic victory of two years ago, winning the longboard title in a nail biting...
Archive 500
13/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 10th July, 2007
Jersey longboard Club summer series 1
The Jersey Longboard Riders Association held the first of their Summer Series contests over the weekend at Cutty Sark, St.Ouens Bay in Jersey. The 2-foot swell, light winds and the return of the sunshine made for good conditions and a relaxed atmosphere for all competitors...
Archive 1183
10/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 9th July, 2007
Most Successful White Stuff Surf Relief Day To Date
Thousands of visitors and locals alike headed to Watergate Bay this weekend for the awesome White Stuff Surf Relief Day, an event packed full with fun, action, music and surfing. Over £7,000, was raised on the day and with additional funding still to come the charity is likely to reach the target of...
Archive 570
09/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Tuesday 3rd July, 2007
Surf into the 2007 Port Eliot Lit Fest
The Port Eliot Lit Fest returns this July with another fantastic celebration of books, art, film, fashion, performance and music and the 2007 event will see a special showcase of surfing literature. Two of the UK's and US' top surfing writers will be appearing for...
Archive 622
03/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Monday 2nd July, 2007
Final Preparations for the White Stuff Surf Relief Day
Sponsors, organisers and volunteers are currently in the process of finalising all the last minute details for this year's White Stuff Surf Relief Day, which promises to be one of the best beach events of the summer for all the family. The massive day-long event, which will raise funds for Surf Relief UK's...
Archive 584
02/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
  Sunday 1st July, 2007
Council Committed to Constructing Weight's Reef
The new administration now leading Bournemouth are committed to ensuring that the surf reef, to be built in Boscombe, is constructed as part of the town's ongoing regeneration and investment. Said Cllr Michael Filer: 'We are poised and ready to start construction on the reef as soon as we get the go ahead from DEFRA.....
Archive 641
01/07/2007 00:00
by a1david
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