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In a world first these two legends just passed their Level 1 Surf Coach Award
Louis and Aiden
In a world first these two legends just passed their Level 1 Surf Coach Award
Louis and Aiden have Autism, learning disabilities as well as other complexities and the ISA have confirmed this is a world first for anyone to have completed their Level 1 surf coach award with such complex learning needs and physical challenges. They have been coached by Tom Butler since he set up Coastal Crusaders CIC in 2019.
“We are stoked with Louis and Aidens progress and achievements and to look back at this time and know we have worked with over 80 Cornish youngsters. We delivering a range of ocean sports to motivate and inspire our local beneficiaries. A big part of what we do at the company is to help engrain more self-esteem and confidence through guided sports and positive feedback, while improving mental and physical health through all of our activities, and two provide education for the youngsters to better understand the ocean and how to remain safe in the ocean and offer some guidance on how best to protect the environment the sports are delivered within. We all know Green and Blue spaces are so important for our Mental Health, all-round vision and we are having amazing results with the youngsters we are working with.”
If you’ve been around Newquay you ave probably seen Tom coaching on the beach with Louis and Aiden.
“Our CIC was contracted through the local authority to deliver for both Louis and Aiden their health and education plan. With the different disabilities and conditions both the young men have, they receive some funding, to help better prepare them for adult life. Tom B has been surf coaching with both men for a number of years previous to this education and training being delivered. Upon consultation with their families and Louis and Aiden themselves we had the idea of having a go at their Isa Surfing Level 1 surf coaching award.
Due to national lockdowns and a pandemic at times Tom was teaching the theory to the guys through two PVC plastic sheets, a face mask, and a visor, so the year definitely had it’s challenges. Tom continues to say,
“Being totally honest, getting out of the house and continuing with this course and routine was really important to my own mental health. It dawned on me half way through the year, that this may be a world first if we can gain this qualification. We are thrilled that the ISA have recognized this massive achievement and hope it inspires more people who have disabilities to get out there and push for qualifications that can open up many more exciting and rewarding opportunities for work and rewarding life experiences.”
Vicky Coxhead, Aidens mum said “I am so immensely proud of Aiden’s achievement. Sport is Aiden’s passion and purpose in life and he is now able to support others like him to experience the freedom of the ocean. Aiden is an incredible role model and is proof that disability or neurodivergence does not stop you from living your very best life.”
Suzanne Sutton Lousies mum said
“It’s hard to put into words how much Tom Butler and Coastal Crusaders have given to Louis and in turn, to us as a family. What they have all achieved over the past year is incredible. To watch Louis and Aiden gain in self worth and belief and as a result, achieve what they have is priceless. Tom and all involved, have given them a purpose & a future by telling them “You can. ” For that we will always be grateful.
Barrie Hall, the ISA course assessor said
“It has been a pleasure and great experience working with Aiden, Louis and Tom from Coastal Crusaders. I am stoked that I have been able to facilitate the ISA / Surfing England level 1 coach course for these guys.
“In my 25 years as a surf coach trainer/assessor, I have never worked with students with such special learning needs. We adapted the programme with a bespoke approach that worked for them, whilst still maintaining standards and the required teaching /learning and assessment process. I am so pleased that these two guys have passed the course and will now go forward to do their practical training hours with supervision from Tom at Coastal Crusaders. This will be a fantastic opportunity for Aiden and Louis to improve their lives and contribute to others learning to surf.”
Polysun
When Jack Coleman says he has new project, the automatic response is ‘Can I see it?’ Even if he says “It’s kind of based around here with not any real big names it…” my interest is immediately peaked. Because if Jack Coleman tells you he has just finished a 5 year passion project about an underground ripper, you can’t not be itching to see it – because everything Coleman makes is overflowing with passion.
POLYSUN centres around Jack’s friend Joey Bookout, a surf shop employee with a unique style and extensive quiver. “I really love watching him surf,” explains Jack. “He rides anything and everything – often repurposing boards that he finds something he likes in.” One minute Joey is getting barrelled on a Kneelo, the next he’s ripping up a point break on a twinnie, then he’s speeding through the line-up on a surfmat – all with style for miles.
Another distinctive Coleman signature is a killer soundtrack – and POLYSUN is no different. Set to Relatively Clean Rivers’s self-titled 1975 album – the cords and vocals propelling the film along, overflowing with soulful harmonies. “Overall, the album almost gives the impression of documenting the dying embers of a band of hippies who’ve found refuge in one of the last safe places for souls of such a mindset, clinging to their credo as their species awaits oncoming extinction,” says Coleman. “The band never cracked the mainstream but yeah, I thought it had a great feel to it as the driving force of sound for POLYSUN.”
As legendary surf scribe Jamie Brisick says “POLYSUN follows Joey’s unique lines—in the water and out. Joey works at a surf shop, and shapes here and there, and seems to always have a bit of resin on his hands as he rides all manner of surf craft in all manner of conditions. You never quite know what he’s going to do next —and, it seems, neither does Joey. It’s all improv. As the surfing world becomes increasingly homogenized, Joey flies the flag for individuality. POLYSUN carries no message—in fact it kicks against the very notion of messages—but if it did it’d go something like: ‘Dance like no one’s around.’”
10th Annual London Surf / Film Festival x VANS is hosted 2nd to 4th December at the iconic Genesis Cinema, presenting a carefully curated line up of the very best films from across the globe that represent the pinnacle of contemporary surfing right now! Accompanied by Q+A’s and ‘Audiences with…’ some of the world’s most exciting surfers and creatives it’s a celebration of the cream of cinematic surf culture
Check out the full line up for 2021 >> HERE.
Tickets are on sale now via the Genesis Cinema >> HERE
Nazaré
Always dreamt about riding a huge barrel at Nazaré. It’s that one frontier that hasn’t been cracked properly at Nazaré. Everything came together on this day, 15-20ft perfect condition and I finally got what I was looking for a big barrel on a 10’4 board.
Very happy to have had this last few days surfing with great people by my side as well.
Hope you enjoy this back to winter in Portugal episode! - Nic Von Rupp
Showdown for the Crown Begins
The 2021 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, on the fabled North Shore of O‘ahu, Hawaii, will go down right here with the world’s best surfers competing via digital video submissions.
• 3 iconic waves.
• 2 clips from each.
• 1 champion.
Mens and Womens winner for each break and overall Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champion.
HALE‘IWA
Hawaiian Pro, Hale‘iwa Ali‘i Beach Park
SUNSET
World Cup of Surfing, Sunset Beach
PIPELINE
Pipe Masters, Pipeline / Backdoor
Registration Is Open:
NOVEMBER 15
* December 15 is the last day to register
Event Window:
DECEMBER 21– JANUARY 21
Jordy Smith in “Silver Linings’ EP 3
“I thought it would be a great time for us to spend some time in J-Bay.” – Jordy Smith.
Jeffreys Bay is a special place that Jordy has always kept close, as it is the wave that helped develop his effortless power surfing and wise knack for reading one of the best and fastest waves on earth. In Episode 3, Jordy heads to J-Bay just in time for a series of swells at his beloved South African point break. As expected, Jordy puts his patented power and flow on display at pumping J-Bay.
‘Silver Linings’ is a series starring Jordy Smith. The episodic journey covers the incredible highs and devastating lows Jordy experienced in his life over the past 18 months. From entering fatherhood to scoring the best waves he’s seen at home, to facing a near career-ending injury forcing him to pull out of the Olympics, this series documents the rollercoaster ride Jordy has been on and the ‘Silver Linings’ that he encounters within his journey.
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