Some people see a wipeout out as something negative, like some sort of fail but Nic thrives of wipe outs. When you’re wiping out its sign you are pushing your boundaries, you’re pushing that line of what’s doable and what’s not. Here’s a compilation of Nic Von Rupp worst wipeouts of the last 10 years.
Relax and enjoy this rollercoaster of getting pounded wave after wave.
With the covid-19 pandemic we had time to explore the closest spots to our homes, so we travelled the coast from Hossegor to Oléron Island on France south west coast with the young french free surfer Luc Garenne.
Surfers Tom Butler, Alan and Philly Stokes are amongst the people getting involved in this worthy project.
Artists and stars line up to support Cornwall Mind’s first ever-online art auction – ‘What comes to Mind when you think of Cornwall?’
CORNWALL Mind has been working with John Dyer, one of the county’s best-known artists, to create one of the most exciting and unique art auctions of 2021.
A host of celebrities, including comedian Joe Lycett, pop legend Toyah Willcox and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh MBE, join some of the UK’s foremost contemporary artists in donating more than 100 pieces of artwork in aid of the mental health charity.
The ‘who’s who’ of artists supporting the event includes acclaimed sculptor Tim Shaw RA, abstract artist Anthony Frost, Philip Lyons, Alasdair Lindsay, Emma McClure and Gary Long.
Going live between April 16th and April 25th, 2021, the online auction will raise much-needed funds for Cornwall Mind’s vital work supporting people living in the county who are struggling with their mental health.
The auction theme of “What comes to Mind when you think of Cornwall?’ has led to a wide range of images.
Joe Lycett has donated his portrait of Martin Clunes, singer Kim Wilde has painted a scene from a family surf holiday, while BAFTA winning actress Katherine Parkinson has produced two memorable portraits of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Katherine, who starred in the hit TV series The IT Crowd and Doc Martin, was the inspiration behind the auction. She said: ‘I love Cornwall and am so proud to have Cornish DNA, and know that art has a valuable role in mental health.’
Poldark actress Lily Dodsworth-Evans, jumped at the chance to get involved and donated a painting of St Ives harbour, said: “More than ever with the last year spent in lockdown and life on standstill, I’ve found myself relying on art as a way of releasing stress and staying creative.”
Other donors include artist Lucy Davies, ceramicist Paul Jackson, printmaker Lou Tonkin, chef Jack Stein, Fake or Fortune presenter Philip Mould OBE and actor & comedian Kernow King/Edward Rowe.
Opening for bids from Friday April 16th, 2021, the online auction also features stunning photographs, ceramics, collages, a wood carving, printwork and even a first edition yellow striped teapot from design icon Cornishware, hand painted and donated by owner Karina Rickards.
With donations from explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison, sailor Pete Goss and pro surfer Alan Stokes to actor Bill Ward and singer Molly Hocking, the auction promises to have something for everyone.
Artist John Dyer, whose Falmouth gallery has sponsored the event, said: “I jumped at the idea to support this as there is such a huge need for more mental health support in Cornwall. The pandemic has created not only a physical health emergency but a mental health crisis too. Cornwall Mind is literally a lifeline for people, and I have seen many people I know and love benefit from mental health support.”
All profits raised from the online auction will directly fund Cornwall Mind’s vital mental health wellbeing services in the county, where over one in four people are reported to experience a mental health problem.
The pandemic has caused an unprecedented demand for the charity’s support work, which ensures that people have a place to turn and that nobody should face a mental health problem alone.
Cornwall Mind supports people with mental health difficulties, providing recovery focused services and activities throughout the County. They work with people to support them in achieving their goals and engaging in their local communities. They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote a better understanding of mental health. Cornwall Mind is an independent charity run by local people, for local people. They are responsible for their own funding and services and are dependent on donations, like yours, to continue vital work in the community.
Cornwall Mind’s CEO, Paul Reeve, said:
“The Art Auction for Cornwall Mind is a fantastic opportunity to challenge the stigma of mental illness and raise the profile of Cornwall and Cornwall Mind. We have been very lucky to have the support of some very generous and talented people from the artistic community and from people who have public profile in other areas. So, dig deep and make your walls and someone else’s world a brighter place.”
Bids can be pledged from April 16-25 by going to:
cornwallmind.auction
Check out all the artwork on Cornwall Mind Art Auction instagram: @cornwallmindartauction
instagram.com/cornwallmindartauction
Or Facebook: facebook.com/cornwallmind
Winning! Photo: WSL/Dunbar
Caroline Marks (USA) and Gabriel Medina (BRA) have won the Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic presented by Corona, the third stop on the World Surf League (WSL) 2021 Championship Tour (CT). The iconic North Narrabeen Beach saved the best for last, hosting Finals Day in three-to-four foot surf with clean off-shore winds.
Gabriel Medina Soars to Top Spot on Leaderboard
Two-time World Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA) held nothing back in the Final of the Rip Curl Narrabeen Cup, posting the highest two-wave combination of the entire event to overcome Californian Conner Coffin (USA) for his 15th CT victory. Medina posted his excellent 18.77 heat total (out of a possible 20) within the first 15 minutes of the 35-minute Final with back-to-back full-rotation air-reverses.
“I haven’t had this winning feeling for a while and it feels amazing,” Medina said. “It feels good to put on that sort of a performance in a Final. Sticking my airs and hearing the crowd chant my name was really cool. I’ve had a few finals recently but was making some mistakes, but it feels good to come back here and fix my mistakes. I feel like I got better and am so happy with my performance. This has been a fun week. I’ve never had such a good time here in Australia. The Northern Beaches have been so nice, the food, the beaches, the people. We have had so much amazing support on the beach as well, it’s just been so fun.”
Today’s win puts Medina up to World No. 1 and gives him his best-ever start to a season, a terrifying prospect for the rest of the WSL Championship Tour field. The top-ranking surfer before the Rip Curl WSL Finals will have a major advantage over the Top 5 as they will be seeded into the Final Heat of the day for a best-of-three battle. Medina’s lead will be critical to his campaign on the road to the Rip Curl WSL Finals in order to give himself the best shot at his third World Title.
Although he was put in a combination situation for the entire heat (needing two scores to take the lead), Coffin leaves North Narrabeen matching the best result of his career. On his way to the Final, Coffin took down reigning World Champion Italo Ferreira (BRA) along with Griffin Colapinto (USA) and Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) with his consistent and powerful rail game. Coffin will head to Margaret River sitting in fourth place on the rankings, a career-best for the 27-year-old in his fifth year on CT.
Medina on winning form Photo: WSL/Miers
19-Year-Old Caroline Marks Earns Third CT Victory
Caroline Marks (USA) earned her third CT victory today after defeating fellow goofy-footer Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) in the Final, Courtney Conlogue(USA) in the Semifinals, and Johanne Defay (FRA) in the Quarterfinals. Marks displayed incredible poise and control on her frontside, gouging the bowling lefts of North Narrabeen. Known as having one of the best backhand attacks on the CT, today Marks proved her forehand is not to be underestimated either.
“I feel so emotional actually after everything that’s led to getting here,” Marks said. “I’m just so stoked. This is the sickest feeling ever. This has been really fun. It’s been so sick to go left in an event. Narrabeen has been amazing, and I want to thank all the locals for letting us take over this epic wave for the week. I also want to thank my family, support crew, and WSL for getting me here. I’m over the moon.”
Marks taking the CT by storm Photo: WSL/Miers
Marks was the youngest-ever surfer to ever qualify for the CT when she was 15 years old and has taken the CT by storm. In 2019, only her second year on Tour, Marks came second in the world and became an Olympic qualifier for the United States. Now, with the new Rip Curl WSL Finals, Marks’ win today gets her one step closer to qualifying in the Final 5, where she could win her maiden World Title at her home break at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.
Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) took down four-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore Photo: WSL/Miers
Moore Falls to Weston-Webb But Retains Leader Jersey
En route to the Final, Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) took down four-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore (HAW) in the Semifinals and Sally Fitzgibbons(AUS) in the Semifinals. The Brazilian was unable to overcome Marks in her eighth Finals appearance, but her efforts move her up from World No. 5 to World No. 3 on the rankings, furthering her into the Final 5.
“Going left in an event for me is a dream come true for me,” Weston-Webb said. “I was proud of my surfing this week in Narrabeen. Newcastle definitely wasn’t my best result. Even though I felt like I surfed well there I felt like I didn’t capitalize on my opportunities. Coming to Narrabeen was all about a change of pace and momentum for myself and just to show everyone that I’ve been working on my surfing a lot. Now we head to West Aus, which is a place I love, so I’m looking forward to keeping a roll going.”
For the first time this season, Moore did not make the Final and was eliminated in equal 3rd place. Despite the Semifinal loss, the four-time WSL Champion is still in the top position on the rankings, thanks to her high placing in Narrabeen, win at Newcastle, and runner-up finish at Pipe.
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Women’s Final Results:
1 – Caroline Marks (USA) 12.57
2 – Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) 11.34
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Men’s Final Results:
1 – Gabriel Medina (BRA) 18.77
2 – Conner Coffin (USA) 14.10
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Women’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) 13.90 DEF. Carissa Moore (HAW) 10.80
HEAT 2: Caroline Marks (USA) 13.60 DEF. Courtney Conlogue (USA) 13.57
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Men’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 12.50 DEF. Frederico Morais (PRT) 10.70
HEAT 2: Conner Coffin (USA) 13.83 DEF. Griffin Colapinto (USA) 11.03
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Women’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Carissa Moore (HAW) 12.94 DEF. Keely Andrew (AUS) 10.16
HEAT 2: Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) 11.90 DEF. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 10.40
HEAT 3: Caroline Marks (USA) 12.50 DEF. Johanne Defay (FRA) 10.46
HEAT 4: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 12.16 DEF. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 9.17
Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic Men’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Frederico Morais (PRT) 13.84 DEF. Ethan Ewing (AUS) 11.83
HEAT 2: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 15.97 DEF. Morgan Cibilic (AUS) 12.67
HEAT 3: Conner Coffin (USA) 11.06 DEF. Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) 0.80
HEAT 4: Griffin Colapinto (USA) 12.50 DEF. Yago Dora (BRA) 12.00
WSL Women’s Championship Tour Leaderboard Top 5:
1 – Carissa Moore (HAW) 23,885 pts
2 – Caroline Marks (USA) 18,695 pts
3 – Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) 16,495 pts
4 – Tyler Wright (AUS) 15,220 pts
5 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 14,235 pts
WSL Men’s Championship Tour Leaderboard Top 5:
1 – Gabriel Medina (BRA) 25,600 pts
2 – Italo Ferreira (BRA) 19,405 pts
3 – John John Florence (HAW) 14,650 pts
4 – Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) 12,810 pts
4 – Conner Coffin (USA) 12,810 pts
For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
Spitting kegs in Western Australia with Jacob Wilcox, Taj Burrow, Beau Foster, Ollie Henry, Jerome Forest, Jack Challis, Felix Leaver, Kael Walsh and Jack Robinson.
Music by Venus In Furs – Out Of Sight Out of Mind
A few minutes of those classic French conditions, during the last day it was on with William Aliotti.
