Boardmasters 2025 crowned four victors on a beautiful summer's day with two-to-three foot surf at Fistral Beach. Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri and Lukas Skinner took out the World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000 Boardmasters Open 2025 titles respectively. In the Boardmasters Longboard Pro, Ginger Caimi and Martin Coret claimed the top spot in the first Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) 1,000 of the European 2025/2026 season.

Lukas Skinner, Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri Win Boardmasters Open QS 2,000

Cornwall local hero Lukas Skinner (GBR) etched his name into history and joined an elite club of two-time winners at Boardmasters, including World Champions Tom Carroll and Martin Potter. Going back-to-back to win the Boardmasters Open in front of his home crowd, it was an emotional moment for Skinner, who returned to competition after sustaining a serious injury earlier this year, exceeding his own expectations and successfully defending his title.

Skinner opened his campaign with an excellent 8.67 (out of a possible 10) for two massive tail wafting turns and a closeout air rotation, fired up by the local crowds lining the beach. He quickly backed it up with another great combination of strong turns and an aerial in the closeout section, putting the pressure on Francisco Ordonhas, Andy Criere and Sean Gunning. Gunning took to the air for a massive full rotation, earning an 8.53 to jump into second, but Skinner improved on his backup to shut the door and take the win with an excellent total of 16.44 (out of a possible 20).

"I can't believe it," said an emotional Skinner. "I don't think I've ever been speechless in my life. I've also never seen such a big crowd on the beach, that really fired me up. I'm back, let's go, let's take it to the top. I'll be back next year again!"

His dad, local board shaper Ben Skinner, said it was an unbelievable moment. "Three months ago he was on his back having surgery, so to come here and get the win, it's just incredible."

In the women's Final, the Basque sisters of Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri (EUK) and Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri made it a one-two finish with Annette taking the win over Janire. After being defeated by Janire in the Lacanau Pro, Annette got one back and with this win in Newquay she moved into the No. 1 position on the WSL Europe QS rankings.

"I'm really happy to get the win," said Annette. "My sister and I wanted to try and finish first and second, so we're glad it worked out. I was needing an 8 when I saw that wave come through. It was a good wave and I did my best, but I didn't know where the score would land, because I didn't see Janire's wave. I'm off to another competition tomorrow, and I'm super happy for all the opportunities to compete all around the world."

Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri was leading the heat with a 15.17 total, but Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri played spoiler in the last 30 seconds of the heat, getting an 8.33 to take the win with a total of 15.26. Portugal's Yolanda Hopkins finished in third, and Noah Klapp in fourth.

Martin Coret, Ginger Caimi Claim Boardmasters Longboard Pro Titles

The men's Final was nerve-wracking, with buzzer-beater scores coming in at the end to add to the tension of an exhilarating matchup. The real battle was between last year's runner-up António Dantas and Martin Coret, who both locked in excellent scores. Dantas, Coret, Ben Skinner and Edouard Delpero exchanged waves as the time ran out, but it was Coret who upset Dantas to take out his first-ever LQS win, and first Boardmasters title. Coret featured in the Boardmasters Finals in 2023 and 2024, and finally made it to the top step of the podium in 2025.

"I'm very happy to win," said Coret. "It was so close, I'm so glad I got the score in the end. I thought I had the score with my previous wave, but then it wasn't enough so I was just waiting out there for another wave. With one minute to go, I knew it was my last chance. I'm so happy, I'm dedicating this win to everyone on Reunion Island!"

Coret scored the best wave of the heat, an 8.47 for a committed hang ten nose ride in the most critical part of the wave, controlling it to the bottom before cranking out a big carve. The goofy-footer from Reunion Island required a near-excellent score to overtake António Dantas (POR), and in the final minute, found another incredible nose ride and strong turn to get the score, and win with a total of 16.64.

The women's Longboard Pro Final was stacked, with defending event winner Alice Lemoigne, World Longboard Tour rookie Ginger Caimi, experienced competitor Justine Dupont and rising star Canelle Lebreton. It was an exciting heat, with plenty of waves on offer in the fun low-tide conditions that allowed for long rides. All four surfers went toe-to-toe with lengthy nose rides and powerful turns to complete their rides all the way to the shore.

The judges had their work cut out for them, scoring waves long after the final buzzer sounded while the finalists awaited the results. Eventually the scores trickled in, and it was Caimi who dethroned Lemoigne with her final wave, bumping her down to second, with Dupont in third and Capbreton in fourth. This is Caimi's third LQS win this year and her first win in Newquay.

"I was so nervous waiting for the score," said Caimi. "I've never had to wait that long for a score! When I heard that I won, I was so happy in that moment, I couldn't believe it. I'm just really happy to win here. My next competition is at Bells for the World Longboard Tour and I can't wait to go there and do what I do."

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Local knowledge prevailed today as Lakey Peak’s Westen Hirst and Kuta’s Jasmine Studer took out Indonesia’s most prestigious and longest running surfing event, The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang in absolutely pumping conditions, both at just 16 years of age.

Perfectly groomed 6ft+ sets pulsed all day long providing opportunities for incredible performances from Indonesia’s best surfers and some of the world’s best free surfers.

The event only runs when the swell delivers, and today, it delivered. Hopping on flights from across the globe, competitors were given just mere days to find their way to Bali’s Bukit Peninsula after receiving the news that the event was on high alert to run on Sunday. The likes of Mason Ho, Ivan Florence, Tosh Tudor, Balaram Stack and more were all there as part of the prestigious invitee list, along with some of Indonesia’s true surfing legends.

Jasmine Studer absolutely dominated the women’s final, getting a perfect 10 and backing it up with an 8.17. Willow Hardy was charging to stay in striking distance, banking a 9 and back up 8.33 but couldn’t quite get the score to take home the trophy. Conditions were flawless all afternoon delivering barrel after barrel after barrel. It was some of the best female tuberiding the world has seen. Ziggy Mackenzie scored what could have been a 10 point ride a minute after the buzzer sounded signifying the end of the final, as Jasmine celebrated her way into the channel.

“I’m so happy, I’m speechless. It’s the most surreal moment of my life,” said Jasmine. “I loved surfing Padang with five girls out, it was amazing. I did not think I was coming out of that 10-point ride. The spit hit me, and I did not think I was coming out. It was just so surreal, it was so much fun.”

On the men’s side, 16-year old Westen Hirst opened the final with a double-barrel for a 9.9. Ivan Florence threaded some fun ones as both Tosh and Westen got clamped right at the end of 10s, and local Ketut Agus was starved of major opportunities. The final 10-minutes fired up as Ketut nailed some smooth, technical tubes to get back in contention, before Westen dropped a 7.33 to lock in the win. A teenage victory that brought back memories of young phenom Erin Brooks taking out the Rip Curl Cup a few years back.

Other highlights included some tube-riding wizardry from Ivan Florence, who during the day looked like he got clipped on a drainer only to come flying out into a foamy section and squeak out into the channel. Made ‘Bol’ Adi Putra nailed an epic stand-up tube. Ketut Agus got a throaty 9.8 on his way to the final. Wesen Hirst not only won the final but got the highest combined qualifying score of the day. A well-deserved winner.

“I’ve been surfing here [at Padang] for a long time now. Since I was 10 or maybe even younger. I got my first proper barrel here, and now finally I’m in The Rip Curl Cup and I won and it’s just… crazy,” said Weston.

Overall, it was a historic day filled with unforgettable moments that will be remembered for years to come. One thing is certain: the future of Indonesian surfing looks incredibly bright.

Men’s Final:
Westen Hirst (INA) 18.57
Tosh Tudor (USA) 14.97
Ketut Agus (INA) 13.70
Ivan Florence (HAW) 5.33

Women’s Final:
Jasmine Studer (INA) 18.17
Willow Hardy (AUS) 17.33
Kya Heuer (INA) 13.27
Ziggy McKenzie (AUS) 10.00
Kya Heuer (INA) 5.64

The World Surf League (WSL) Europe is excited to announce their return to the Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall for Stop No. 2 of the 2025/2026 European Qualifying Series (QS) season, and the season opener for the Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS). The Boardmasters Open 2025 QS 2,000, and Boardmasters Longboard Pro LQS 1,000 will run from August 6-10, 2025 at Fistral Beach, Newquay.

The UK’s premier surf and music festival continues to attract the region’s best surfers looking to build momentum in their quest to qualify for the Challenger Series, or gain valuable points for the regional rankings.

Cornwall is a special place in summer, with beautiful, long days and fun beachbreaks stretching for miles along the coast. Spectators get to watch the best of the British surfing scene, challenge themselves against the top European and international athletes that come down to experience the iconic event for themselves.