“IT’S NOT ONLY ABOUT WAVES”
“It´s not only about waves” is the journey by @evadiez and @kepaacero in the heart of the african jungle searching for epic uncrowded waves and humanity. However, the purpose of the trip was not only surfing but to donate hundreds of surfboards so the local communities could benefit them. In Kepa’s words:
"As surfers we love travelling. We are used to going to exotic places in an attempt of surfing good waves and taking that experience back home. The intention in this case was not just to take something, but also to leave something in the place we were visiting.
We made a campaign by social media you to donate surfboards, collected them and sent them to this corner of Africa,
in order to not only take something from the place we are visiting, but also to share some of our stoked.
“It’s not only about waves" is a cultural exchange project and a fascinating human experience.
All this would not be possible without all the people that collaborated on the project."
1999
Mick Lowe, Munga Barry, Margo, Troy Brooks, Dave Rasta and more feature in this epic edit of the biggest free surf moments of 1999.
Jeremy Flores – deeper
At 31 years old, including 13 spent on the professional circuit and with legendary victories such as Teahupo’o and Pipeline, Jeremy Florès is now considered the best French and European surfer and one of the most talented on the world tour.
Rookie of the year. Teahupo’o champion. 2x Pipe Masters champion. Jeremy Flores has accomplished a lot in his thirteen years of competing on the WSL’s Championship Tour. But it hasn’t all been sunshine and rainbows.
It’s a well-known fact that Jeremy runs hot. He’s passionate. If he feels a certain way, he’s not afraid to show it. His fiery attitude even led him to a notorious meltdown at J-Bay Open in 2014.
But at the same time, this passion serves as fuel for Jeremy. More often than not, it’s the source of good things. “I just want to prove that I deserve to be where I’m at,” he says.
This short film gives you a deeper look at Jeremy Flores. It shows you who he is and where he came from, complete with thoughts from some of the people who’ve been close to him throughout his life and career.
It ends with solid advice.
“Surfing is all about your mindset. If you’re in the right mindset, I think everything goes your way. You gotta have fun. You gotta enjoy. You gotta be surrounded by good people.”
Amen.
The winner of the Carve x Sharp’s Offshore Pilsner surf photography competition announced
The winner of the Carve x Sharp’s Offshore Pilsner surf photography competition was announced at The Slope Beach Bar and Kitchen in Newquay.
Sharp’s Offshore pilsner, launched in 2018, is inspired by Cornwall’s passion for surfing and those rare moments when the wind turns offshore, creating perfectly clean waves. With this in mind, Offshore was the perfect brand to combine with Carve on this competition.
Adorning the walls of The Slope were the 10-15 of the very best shots from British surf photographers based all across the globe. The location was the perfect spot as Great Western Beach has been considered to be the original centre of British surf culture since the 1960s.
Competition was tough with amazing shots coming in from right around the UK and Ireland (see the gallery inhale latest issue of Carve) but the winning shot hand-picked by Sharp’s ambassadors and the Carve team and was taken by Phill Boyd from North Wales. He had made the seven hour journey together with his two young daughters to Newquay to take part in the evening.
Phill will be featured in Carve issue 198 and received an Offshore ‘ultimate beach bag’ – a branded backpack with cool section for keeping his cans of Pilsner at their refreshingly cool best, a Dick Pearce belly board, a signed copy of Carve’s book ‘Incredible Waves’, a complimentary 12 month Carve or SurfGirl magazine subscription and additional branded Offshore items such as a cap, jacket and beach towel.
Steve England, Editor in Chief at Carve, said: “We had a great evening celebrating the announcement of the winner of the Carve x Offshore photography competition. We love celebrating British talent whether they are surfers or photographers. That is what Carve is all about, showcasing our unique surfing culture. Thanks to all the photographers who submitted their pictures, and particularly to Phill who drove down here to celebrate with us. And of course big thanks to Sharp’s for sponsoring the event. They are an amazing local company to work with.”
James Nicholls, marketing controller at Sharp’s Brewery, said: “Our longstanding relationship with Carve is one that we’re absolutely thrilled about and we couldn’t ask for a better partner for our Offshore pilsner, which takes name from the perfect surfing conditions. When our team of ambassadors sat down to select our favourite shots from the photography competition, we found that it certainly wasn’t an easy task. In the end, we selected Phill’s photo because he had perfectly captured that feeling of the wind going offshore.”
All images from the Carve x Offshore surf photography competition are featuring in issue 197 of Carve..
British and Irish teams set off for World Games in Japan.
The British team and Irish teams are off to Miyazaki, Japan for the ISA World Surfing Games. The event runs from 7-15th September.
The British team are
Jay Quinn, European and British Champion
Jayce Robinson, English Champion and 2nd British Cup
Nathan Elms 3rd British Cup.
Peony Knight 4th place European and British Champion.
Ellie Turner. 2nd British Cup, multiple English Titles
Kitty Brewer 3rd British Cup, Jersey
Coaches Dave Renaud, Gwen Spurlock
Manager Minnow Green
Travel and assistance has come from the new Aspiration Fund through UK Sport and this has taken a great burden off the athletes and management team not having to fund raise !
The Irish team are Gearoid McDaid, Owen Murphy, Ayesha Garvey, Grace Doyle and
Shauna Ward.
Followers can watch live coverage through link below: isasurf.org/events/world-surfing-games
Hopefully everyone can get behind them.
“Due to this being an Olympic Qualifying event the team are super excited and have been training extra hard!’ said Minoow ” They will be surfing against top WSL competitors like Kelly Slater, Gabriel Medina, Carissa Moore. Stephanie Gilmore, Courtney Conlogue and 17-year-old Caroline Marks.”
Full list of CT surfers on teams are
Australia
Men: Ryan Callinan, Julian Wilson, Owen Wright
Women: Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons, Nikki Van Dijk
Brazil
Men: Italo Ferreira, Filipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina
Women: Tatiana Weston-Webb, Silvana Lima
Costa Rica
Women: Brisa Hennessy
France
Men: Jeremy Flores, Michel Bourez, Joan Duru
Women: Johanne Defay
Italy
Men: Leonardo Fioravanti
Japan
Men: Kanoa Igarashi
New Zealand
Men: Ricardo Christie
Women: Paige Hareb
South Africa
Men: Jordy Smith
USA
Men: Kelly Slater, Kolohe Andino, Connor Coffin
Women: Caroline Marks, Carissa Moore, Courtney Conlogue
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