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.
Tube Master – Usman Trioko
The smiley, extremely talented, Indonesian goofy footer goes by many names, but we’re just thankful to call Usman: Friend. For some seriously recommended-viewing, peep our recent video of Usman highlights over the last year. Indeed, it’s hard to believe one man can get so may dream waves in a matter of months – Drifter Surf
Maybe We Take The Detour
Santa Cruz. The pinnacle of West-Coast surfing culture, the birthplace of O’Neill, and home to beautiful waves, people, and nature. Can you really ask for much more? Come along on a journey close to home as Team O’Neill explores its backyard with Ian Crane, Noah Wegrich, and Robbie McCormick.
Filmed & Edited by Jacob Vanderwork
Still Photography by Grant Ellis
Carve Magazine Issue 224
Carve Magazine Issue 224
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Hello and welcome to issue 224!
Autumn just doesn’t seem to cut it compared to autumns past. No idea why. Scientists are baffled too. Despite warm water and all the indications of a booming hurricane season, the Atlantic switched off (at least at the time of going to print it had, but our fingers are still crossed). Anyway, to remind you of good times, September swells and crisp offshores, we rounded up some of the best autumn shots we could find of the UK and Ireland. You can find them on page 82. If we collectively manifest, maybe we can all get a few decent surfs before Christmas! Back in the 00’s I took a crew off to Ecuador to explore the coast. Our host and new friend Eddie Salazar took us on an adventure and we’ve remained friends ever since. In 2000 he moved to the Galapagos Islands to run surf charters but, like many of us, as he became more attached to the place he wanted to do more. It’s not just about the waves, it’s the ambience, the people and just some kind of serendipity and intuition that tells us it is where we are meant to be.
That place could be the likes of Brighton’s surf and skate spots that Grant Winter features on page 22, but for Eddie it was a small island in the middle of the Pacific. After making it his home, he went on a mission to remove non-indigenous plant species in order to protect the local fauna and flora, and bring the area it back to its natural glory. And he’s winning! Read his remarkable story on page 48 and if you’re inspired by it you are invited go and join him. Earlier this month we announced Gary McCall as the winner of the dryrobe® x Carve Photo of the Year competition, for his photo of Lucas Chumbo at Mullaghmore. It is outstanding! Despite our exposure to short clips and addiction to various apps on our phones, there is still something utterly mesmerising about a photo in print which captures the beauty and drama of surfing in a single moment. Gary’s shot did exactly that, so we catch up with him for a chat on page 56.
Speaking of amazing surf shots and their enduring nature, our cover shot had us absolutely spellbound. There is something unfathomable about the power and thickness of the wave, the colour, the depth and control of the ride by Keala Kennelly, and the positioning of the photographer – legend Tim McKenna. It is mind-blowing and we couldn’t stop looking at it. Still can’t. The fact it is from 2016 adds to the kudos deserved by both surfer and photographer. Simply put, it’s one of the best surf shots and rides of all time. And there’s more: Barnaby Cox leaves home to find waves and work in tropical paradise, we go on an adventure through Chile, and big wave surfing in Tasmania. As you thumb through these pages I would encourage you to take a moment to take in the detail of each shot – the colours, the wave form, the way water is flowing beneath boards, or the curl of the lip. Each wave, each ride, each moment is unique. It is a truly amazing thing. Then go out and create your own moments and hold them in your mind’s eye. They will last forever, through good and bad times, and lead you on paths you may never have dreamt of.
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