http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl All the latest surfing news from the UK THEM IS ME - inc members of Reef, Basement Jaxx and Lady Sovereign!ROGERTHAT - psychedelic, reggae-rockers from Burleigh Heads, Australia. An acoustic... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=197 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=196 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=195 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=194 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=193 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=192 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=191 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=190 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=189 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=188 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=187 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=186 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=185 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=184 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=183 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=182 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=181 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=179 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=178 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=177 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=174 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=173 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=172 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=171 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=170 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=169 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=168 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=167 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=166 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=165 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=164 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=163 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=162 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=161 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=160 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=159 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=158 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=157 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=156 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=155 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=154 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=153 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=152 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=151 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=150 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=149 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=148 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=147 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=146 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=145 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=144 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=143 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=142 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=141 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=140 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=139 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=138 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=137 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=136 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=135 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=134 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=133 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=132 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=131 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=130 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=129 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=128 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=127 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=126 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=125 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=124 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=122 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=121 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=120 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=119 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=118 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=117 Campaigners from SAS made a dramatic on stage protest against Northumbrian Water during the prestigious British Environment and Media Awards (BEMAS), hosted by the... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=116 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=114 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=113 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=112 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=111 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=110 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=109 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=108 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=107 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=106 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=105 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=104 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=103 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=102 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=101 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=100 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=99 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=98 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=97 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=96 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=95 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=94 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=93 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=92 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=91 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=90 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=89 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=87 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=86 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=85 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=84 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=83 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=82 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=81 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=80 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=79 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=78 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=77 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=76 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=75 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=74 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=73 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=72 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=71 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=70 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=69 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=68 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=67 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=66 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=65 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=64 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=63 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=62 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=61 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=60 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! http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=59 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=58 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=57 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=56 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=55 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=54 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=53 This event is being held on 4th October in London, and will be of interest to Developers, Coastal Authority engineers and managers, consultantswishing to expand their services, and civil servants working on Coastal defence policy... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=52 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=51 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=50 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. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=49 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=48 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=47 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=46 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=45 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=44 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=43 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=42 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=41 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=40 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=39 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=38 Living the Life at SecretSpot-StIves Gallery21st September - 11th November 2007Lucia 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=37 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=36 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=35 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=34 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=33 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=32 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=31 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=30 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=29 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=28 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=27 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=26 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=25 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=24 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=23 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=22 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=21 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=20 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=19 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=18 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=17 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=16 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=15 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=14 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=13 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=12 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=11 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=10 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=9 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=8 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=7 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=6 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=5 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=4 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=3 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... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=2 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..... http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript.pl?record=1