Exciting news from world champion surfer, bestselling author, and transformational speaker Shaun Tomson! Shaun is relaunching Instinct, the iconic surfwear brand that first defined style and innovation in the 1980s.
Shaun was the first athlete to win 19 pro surf contests and the youngest and the oldest ever to win an event. He revolutionised tube riding. won a Pipe Masters title in 1975/1976 and came up with legendary quote “Time is expanded inside the tube,” as well as starring in classic films like Freeride.
Shaun’s inspiring journey continues to bridge the worlds of sports, business, and personal transformation. Whether through his Code Method workshops, empowering keynotes, or innovative projects like this, Shaun’s message remains the same: find your purpose and create positive waves of change.
Shaun launched the company at the peak of his professional surfing career in 1979, but sold the company a decade later. He wants Instinct to be “the world’s first social purpose-driven surfwear brand.” by committing to sustainability, and offering eco-friendly apparel, and a mission “to unite and inspire people through the values of the Surfer’s code.”
G Man takes us on a quick 1hr pov surf , surfing in below freezing conditions.
“Winter has finally come. The first day of freezing temperatures made going surfing a bit more difficult this day but surfing a perfect slab with just one friend out made it a whole lot better.”
A short film about 73 year young surfer Eric Davies. Eric has won multiple surfing titles across multiple decades, battled cancer and is a great example of how 70 is the new 30… Maybe 40… with more and more surfers staying fit, stoked and ripping into retirement!
Filmed in North Devon by Tom Bowman it recently won ‘Shortie of the Year’ at London Surf Film Festival 2024.
Torren Martyn and Surfrider Foundation Australia’s Drew McPherson enjoy a memorable day riding unconventional equipment at a remote beach break in the tropics. Torren’s preference was a square tail multi channeled Simon Jones Designs twin fin, while Drew pushed a Nav Fox Bonza single fin through the ever shifting sand bottom peaks. This film is a celebration of one of those rare moments when you and a friend share a perfect day of surfing.
A film by Ishka Folkwell – Produced by needessentials
The Vans 2024 Pipe Masters will run December 8th – 20th with list off invitees drawing from freesurfers, WSL competitors, locals and Pipe Chargers surfing for a $300,000 prize purse.
John John Florence, Moana Jones Wong won last years event.
Moana… Queen of Pipe…
Women
Erin Brooks (USA)
Milla Coco Brown (AUS)
Gabriela Bryan (HAW)
Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW)
Anne Dos Santos (BRA)
Vahine Fierro (PYF)
Kiara Goold (PYF)
Chesney Guinotte (HAW)
Coco Ho (HAW)
Bella Kenworthy (USA)
Maluhia Kinimaka (HAW)
Sierra Kerr (AUS)
Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW)
Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW)
Moana Jones-Wong (HAW)
Zoë McDougall (HAW)
Molly Picklum (AUS)
Caity Simmers (USA)
Luana Silva (BRA)
Ēweleiʻula Wong (HAW)
Men
Kaulana Apo (HAW)
Noah Beschen (HAW)
Russell Bierke (AUS)
Benji Brand (HAW)
Harry Bryant (AUS)
Legend Chandler (HAW)
Alan Cleland Jr. (MEX)
Crosby Colapinto (USA)
Noa Deane (AUS)
Imaikalani DeVault (HAW)
Cherif Fall (SEN)
Ivan Florence (HAW)
Nathan Florence (HAW)
Kala Grace (HAW)
Mason Ho (HAW)
Kainehe Hunt (HAW)
Koldo Illumbe (IDN/ESP)
Billy Kemper (HAW)
Kyuss King (AUS)
Zeke Lau (HAW)
Jake Maki (HAW)
Barron Mamiya (HAW)
Makai McNamara (HAW)
Torrey Meister (HAW)
Noa Mizuno (HAW)
Seth Moniz (HAW)
Eli Olson (HAW)
Jamie O’Brien (HAW)
Makana Pang (HAW)
Cam Richards (USA)
Koa Rothman (HAW)
Guy Sato (JPN)
Lungi Slabb (AUS)
Koa Smith (HAW)
Balaram Stack (USA)
Eala Stewart (HAW)
Tosh Tudor (USA)
Kauli Vaast (PYF)
Mikey Wright (AUS)
Kū’i’o’okalani Young (HAW)
The Wave Project, the leading UK charity using Surf Therapy to support children and young people, is set to participate for the third consecutive year in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge. The charity has set an ambitious fundraising target of £100,000 to expand its vital services across the UK.
From the 3rd– 10th December 2024, The Wave Project aims to raise £50,000 in donations, which will be matched pound-for-pound by the Big Give. This funding will enable the charity to extend its reach to even more children across its 16 locations, from Newquay to Edinburgh and Bristol to Portrush. More children than ever are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. The demand for mental health services has increased dramatically in recent years. The Wave Project uses Surf Therapy to support children as young as eight who have faced significant life challenges, including bullying, bereavement, abuse, neglect and discrimination. The programme has proven effective in boosting confidence, resilience and self-esteem among participants.
The campaign kicks off on the 3rd of December, which is also Giving Tuesday, providing an excellent opportunity for supporters to maximise their impact. A contribution of £35 could provide a wetsuit for a child to participate in The Wave Project’s programmes, while £83 could fund a single Surf Therapy session. For those able to give more, £600 could support a child through an entire 6-week Surf Therapy course. Normally, these services would cost twice as much, but with the Big Give Christmas Challenge, your donation goes much further. Ramon Van de Velde, Chief Executive Officer at The Wave Project, said: “We are currently supporting over 2,100 children and young people annually, but our goal is to increase this to 2,500 in the coming year. It has been a challenging time for most charities due to the cost-of-living crisis and current fundraising climate and we are no exception. People’s generosity to help us improve young lives is more needed now than ever and this Christmas Challenge is our opportunity to make a significant impact for those who need it most.”
To get involved, visit Waveproject.co.uk and donate from the 3rd of December 2024. All donations made to The Wave Project will be doubled. This means that every contribution, regardless of size, will have twice the impact on the lives of young people struggling with their mental heath.
