English National Longboard Championships

Event Call: 2024 The Stable English National Longboard Championships to take place at Fistral Beach, Cornwall – IT’S ON

This Saturday 28th September we are ON for the 2024 The Stable English National Longboard Championships at Fistral Beach, Newquay. With a fun and consistent swell this Saturday, we know our English athletes will have the perfect platform to show their skills. We extend a warm welcome to our nation’s finest longboarders of Men’s and Women’s Open divisions and the Under 18 boys and girls divisions. With over 40 surfers entered, we will have an action packed 8 hours of contest at the beach.

With Longboard rules stating boards must be a minimum of 9 foot long, It’s time for competitors to start considering choice of longboards for the fun 3 foot waves.

Additionally, all must ensure their equipment undergoes a thorough safety check for any issues with leashes, dings, and other potential hazards.

As we strive to develop the standards of our English events to align with international competitions, athletes will compete using the priority system this weekend. While we’ve implemented this system for the past two years at our Shortboard English Nationals, this will be the first time our longboarders will compete under the priority system in England. The ISA rulebook is what we use at our events, which contains all the detail about priority from page 39: View here.

Heat draws, competitor schedules, etc, will be shared to the competitor WhatsApp group in the coming days. Live scoring will run on REFRESH for this event. You will be able to follow live scoring on our website. The link will be posted on our social media channels @surfingengland on the day of the contest.

We are excited to be running this event alongside the British Longboard Union, who have been hosting prestigious longboard events in the UK since 1966!

As you gear up for the English National Longboard Surfing Championships at Fistral Beach, Newquay, why not make your experience even more exhilarating.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club , partnered with Experience Freedom , offer a range of accommodation options, from cozy cabins to luxury yurts, set in some of the most picturesque locations in the UK.

Treamble Valley Club Campsite , Merrose farm and Trewethett Farm are all a short drive away from the contest site. With stays from as little as £16.70 per night, why wait to book? Picture yourself riding the waves by day and unwinding in the comfort of your own tranquil accommodation by night. As a Surfing England Member, Caravan and Motorhome Club offer 10% off their yearly Membership and 8% off Experience Freedom glamping/camping (contact us for discount code).

The Caravan and Motorhome Club and Experience Freedom, you’re not just securing accommodation – you’re embarking on an unforgettable journey filled with freedom, flexibility, and endless possibilities. Start planning your surf getaway today and dive headfirst into the excitement of life on the open road. MEMBERSHIP You must be a Surfing England member to compete at the event.

You can check the status of your membership or set up a membership here We welcome all new members to Surfing England; memberships start at just £18 – £25 a year. Included in membership is worldwide personal accident cover, including wave pools, and some great discounts! Thank you to our fantastic headline partners The Stable, and to our amazing partners Caravan and Motorhome Club, korev Lager, The Wave, dryrobe, Decathlon, Clarke Willmott,Vospers. Thank you to Fistral Beach who will host us and Era Adventures for the Lifeguard and safety Cover.

For all event enquiries, including partnership/sponsorship opportunities, please contact: [email protected] For all membership enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Three days of fun at the Quiksilver Festival France!

Day three

This morning, surfers began the third day of competition at the Quiksilver Festival. Thanks to an offshore wind, the organizers chose the “Twin Fin” theme for the morning. After two “Biggest Turn” sessions over the previous two days, Americans Clay Marzo and Bobby Martinez dominated the provisional team rankings with 25.10pts.

Today saw a change of format: this time, surfers were judged on their twin fin style (two side fins for fast maneuvering). Thanks to their explosive and singular surfing, the duo Clay Marzo and Bobby Martinez dominated this third day of competition with a total of 38.53pts.

Provisional team rankings at the end of the third day of competition:

1/ Clay Marzo (USA) / Bobby Martinez (USA) – 38.53 pts

2/ Kylian Guerin (FRA) / Sam Piter (FRA) – 32.63pts

3/ Charly Martin (FRA) / Aritz Aramburu (FRA) – 32.14 pts

Day two

Day one

The Quiksilver Festival by Swatch is back in Les Landes (France) for a celebration of surf, skate, music and art, a true continuation of summer from September 21-29, 2024 in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse!

After a truly unforgettable ‘23 edition, the Quiksilver Festival returns for 9 days packed with competitions, music and waves! 

The brainchild of French pro surfer Jérémy Florès and his longtime sponsor Quiksilver, the event will once more welcome the greatest surfers in the world including all-time legend Kelly Slater, Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast, Coco Ho, Kai Lenny and many more. Fans will witness an incredible display of talent on France’s famous beach breaks.  

“We are so excited to welcome the world’s best surfers once more, for this year’s Quiksilver Festival,” said Jérémy Florès. “Last year’s edition was memorable. The waves were insane and the fans were really enthusiastic. We can’t wait to kick off the ‘24 edition of this festival celebrating surf, skate, music and art!”

The Quiksilver Festival by Swatch is proud to unveil a vast musical selection to be discovered over nine days of beachside events. Skegss, Halfpipe Records, Poupie and a great lineup of international artists will get crowds moving in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse. The festival’s closing party will be hosted by Deezer and Club Azur’s DJs (Antigone, Victor Flash, Edd and Gero).
Quiksilver’s partners will also be present throughout the festival!


Discover action sports demonstrations with the Swatch ProTeam, attend the world’s biggest paddle out with ROXY and enjoy many more events over the course of an unforgettable week!

A great parasurf session will also be organized in Capbreton on September 25. You don’t want to miss it!


The Quiksilver Festival by Swatch makes a point of limiting its impact on nature. Enedis will bring its environmental expertise by providing innovative energy supply solutions that will help avoid the use of generators. Toyota – Groupe Clim will provide a fleet of electrified vehicles for organizers and athletes to use throughout the competition. 

Surf, skate, music, art: the Quiksilver Festival by Swatch offers all audiences a final taste of summer.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
–        Concerts and DJ sets
–       Surf and skate competitions
–        Meet and greets with the world’s best riders 
–        Movie projections
–        And much more!
Discover the Quiksilver Festival from September 21-29 in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse.

For more information, visit Quiksilver Festival 2024.

The Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic presented by Modon approaches

The countdown is on for the World Surf League (WSL) Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic presented by Modon, taking place from 27th – 29th September at Surf Abu Dhabi.

This sold-out event marks the UAE’s first professional surfing competition, with tickets selling out in a few hours, highlighting the local excitement surrounding this historic event.

The Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic presented by Modon will feature 24 of the top male and 24 of the top female surfers, representing 11 countries, including the United States, Hawaii and American Samoa, the UK, Uruguay, South Africa, Portugal, the Philippines, Peru, Japan, France, Brazil, and Australia. Competitors will showcase their skills on the waves to gain crucial points for the WSL’s longboard season, with the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic playing a critical role in determining the qualifiers for the Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships.

Among the competitors in the men’s division are world number one Taylor Jensen (USA), previous winner of the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic in July and the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic in August; world number two Pogelio Jr Esquivel (Philippines), winner of the Baler International Pro LQS and La Union International Pro; and world number three Ben Skinner (UK). In the women’s division, multiple World Champion Honolua Blomfield (HAW); world number two Rachael Tilly (USA), winner of the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic; and Natsumi Taoka (Japan), winner of the Baler International Pro LQS, are set to compete and add the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic presented by Modon to their impressive resumes.
Ryan Watkins, General Manager of Surf Abu Dhabi, said, “Welcoming the world’s best longboarders to this historic event and to Surf Abu Dhabi for the first professional surfing competition in the UAE, is truly a testament to its significance.” He continued, “Fans are in for a real treat as they experience Surf Abu Dhabi in action for the first time and get up close with some of the best surfers from around the world. We’re all set for an exciting weekend ahead.”

Beyond the waves, spectators can enjoy a variety of activities in the fan zones, including food trucks and a stunning rooftop bar with unbeatable views of the Abu Dhabi skyline. The merchandise store will offer exclusive memorabilia from this historic event.

Don’t miss out on this landmark event at Surf Abu Dhabi. Capture all the action from the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic presented by Modon at wwwworldsurfleague.com or follow the event on social media at @wsl and @surfabudhabi.