Andrew Cotton – Biggest Wipeout Of My Life

Andrew Cotton – Biggest Wipeout Of My Life

Got to be honest, Cottys wipeout in 2017 scared the crap out of me. While other media were calling up asking for wipe quotes and stories all I was worried about was that he would fully recover from his injuries. It could all have been so much worse. The quick precise rescue and first aid he had from his back up was crucial in minimising his injuries in his back.

Now back in the saddle he can look back at it all with 20:20 vision. It’s still freaking scary…

Photos: Redbull Content Pool/Olaf Pignataro

Untreated waste spewing into Belhaven Bay, Scotland.

Untreated waste spewing into Belhaven Bay, Scotland.

Surfers and swimmers are up in arms after reported human waste spill at Belhaven by in Dunbar, East Lothian.

Surfers and swimmers told not to use popular spot after human waste spill.

According to the Edinburgh Evening News they are reporting below.

The alarm was initially raised on December 18, when Scottish Water identified a “substance spill from an external site into the sewer network”, which prompted the issuing of a warning against bathing or entering the popular surf spot.

It is understood that use of a secondary pipe, known as a storm outfall pipe, at Dunbar Waste Water Treatment Works – used when there are failures in usual treatment systems – have breached contractual limits, as the substance continues to spill near the bay.

Recent samples taken of water from Belhaven Bay indicate that the water is now contaminated.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said it is “continuing to take action after an incident”.
In a joint statement alongside Scottish Water, East Lothian Council and NHS Lothian they said: “Scottish Water identified a substance spill from an external site into the sewer network in the Dunbar area on 18 December which impacted the normal treatment process at Dunbar Waste Water Treatment Works.`

“Whilst the situation has improved, work is still being done to make the site fully operational again.
“Scottish Water is working 24/7 to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and in the meantime there may be some screened discharge of waste water from the long sea outfall into coastal waters, which is why the ‘advice against bathing’ continues.
“It is hoped this issue will be resolved before the end of January”.

Read more about the ongoing issue here.

Below – What lies beneath.

Below – What lies beneath.

Arnaud is the rising star of freediving. Born in Marseille in 1996, Arnaud grew up by the sea. With the ocean as a playground, he naturally discovered freediving with his dad. As a struggling kid at school with dyslexia, he finds in the ocean the peace and confidence in himself. Basically he started “breathing again” thanks to freediving. He can hold his breath for a really, really long time, on the 20th May 2019, he broke a new World Record in constant weight bi-fins with a dive to -108m. Check out the footage as he free surfs under the beautiful Tahitian waves.

Film by Tim Mckenna

Boardriders Bushfire Relief Efforts

Boardriders Bushfire Relief Efforts

Huntington Beach, California, USA – January 7, 2020 – Boardriders Inc., a global action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories under the Billabong, ROXY, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element brands announced today that it is launching a multi-prong relief effort to support communities impacted by the Australia bushfire crisis.
Each of the Boardriders brands listed above, as well as Surf Dive `n Ski, will be donating 100% of the profits earned this coming weekend (January 11-12) from their respective ecommerce sites in Australia to various bushfire relief efforts. In addition, Boardriders is also encouraging and allowing all of its employees in Australia to take two paid days off each month for the duration of the crisis to volunteer within affected communities as needed.
Dave Tanner, Boardriders CEO said, “We are devastated to see the destruction to the communities, property, natural habitat, and wildlife in Australia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this crisis and we send our ongoing to support to all of the first responders. As this crisis unfolds, we will also modify and enhance our support in the coming months to best match the needs of the affected communities that we hold so close to our hearts.”

LUKAS SKINNER JOINS THE RIP CURL TEAM!

LUKAS SKINNER JOINS THE RIP CURL TEAM!

Rip Curl Europe is proud to announce a very new sponsorship with high flying sensation Lukas Skinner (11 years old, Cornwall/UK) after observing the young surf talent both in free-surfs and contests.

“ When I first met Lukas he was surfing with his father the heavy beachbreaks of Hossegor and I noticed how comfortable he was especially in the air thanks to his amazing skateboard skills that he developed since his young age. We really look forward to many years of Lukas great surfing approach and charismatic personality”. Explains a happy Yann Martin, Rip Curl Europe’s Team Manager.

At 11 years old, Lukas won the under 14’s and finished second in the under 18’s UK Pro Tour proving himself to be one the best surfer of his generation.

“It feels great to be part of the Rip Curl team. It’s something I always hoped would happen so I’m very happy right now. It’s amazing to have the support of Rip Curl and to be part of such a nice group of people. I ‘am looking forward the opportunity to travel with the Team discovering new places and cultures along the way”, explains Lukas with a big smile.

In 2020, Lukas is planning on travelling, surfing new waves and pushing his limits above the lip and in the tubes!
Discover now Lukas Skinner’s explosive edit at WACO (Texas) showcasing his mixed bag of talents!