In 1987 Nicky Wood won the Rip Curl Easter Surfing Festival at Bells Beach, becoming the youngest male surfer to ever win a World Championship Tour event, a record that remains to this day. Wood defeated Tom Curren, Shaun Tomson and Barton Lynch on his way, but later dropped off tor due to injury and health issues.
Unfortunately his trophy was left in storage unit and then auctioned. His sister now wants to try and get it back. Can you help?
Ripped rubber? Patagonia Worn Wear Tour is hitting the road to fix wetsuits along the South West Coast of the UK and France. All brands are welcome, as long as the suits are DRY. Patagonia will repair clothing too. First come, first served, limit of one item per person. And as always, all repairs are free!
Aug. 30th
Ho House, Cornwall- Beers, Bands and Ripped Rubber
Newquay
Aug. 31st
Plage du Pierrier, Montreux - Worn wear débarque dans votre ville!
Sept. 1st
Canoe Centre, Dublin - Film Screening: Blue Heart
Sept. 3rd
Patagonia Manchester - An evening with Keith & Lauren Malloy
Sept. 6th
Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Cornwall - A Blue Heart evening
Patagonia Dublin - An evening with Keith & Lauren Malloy
Sept. 7th
Ho House, Cornwall - Nevertown Film Screening
Sept. 8th
Patagonia Manchester - Worn Wear
Sept. 11th
Rosie's Kitchen, Bude, Cornwall - If it's dry worn wear tour!
Sept. 12th
Museum of British Surfing, Braunton, Devon - If it's dry worn wear tour & Nevertown film screening
Sept. 14th
Ho House, Cornwall - Wetsuit Deepdive Evening
Sept. 27th
Le surfing, Aquataine, France - If it's dry worn wear tour
Oct. 9th
Bordeaux France, If it's dry worn wear tour
Oct. 10th
Lacanau Ocean, France - If it's dry worn wear tour
Oct. 11th
Le Surfing, France - Nevertown Film Screening
BRIEF HISTORY OF WORN WEAR
Back in 2011 Patagonia ran an ad in The New York Times on Black Friday telling people, “Don’t Buy This Jacket” - asking consumers to buy less and to reflect before you spend a penny on a jacket or anything else. As a result Patagonia launched the Common Threads initiative asking people to Reduce, Repair, Reuse, Recycle and Reimagine.
The response was amazing and the numbers of repairs handled free of charge by Patagonia escalated, as did the story telling behind the products being sent in. Two years later in 2013, Patagonia ambassador Keith Malloy and his wife Lauren decided to start a Tumblr blog where people could share stories about their favourite piece of Patagonia clothing - inspired by the years of use Keith was getting from his surf gear.
This was, and is still know as this day as the Worn Wear initative.
Perranporths Pegleg Bennett has won gold for Cornwall (I’m sure a bit of England too!) at the Access Surf Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Champs which celebrates the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku’s ‘life and athletic contributions held on the shores of Waikiki to ensure his spirit that continues to live on.’
“It’s a huge deal in the adaptive surfing world. says Peg “ It is the longest running comp and as far as the adaptive surfers are concerned its the world championships.”
Repping
“Three of the English adaptive team are out here. I got first. Charlotte Banfield got a second and Spike Kane got third.”
“The Hawaiians are amazing and have invited me over to the North Shore when the Hurricane has passed. It would be rude not to! Stay tuned!”
Next comp is ISA adaptive open in La Jolla California 2nd week of December and then Haliweva.
SunGod started life in the UK and as a result, the brand have a soft spot for all things British. In honour of this, SunGod are sharing with you 5 Cornish spots to explore this September.
Specialising in custom optics and inspired by an endless quest for the next adventure, SunGod sunglasses and built from the brands trademark Adventureproof® Frame Material, meaning these are some seriously durable shades. So durable that all frames are covered by a lifetime guarantee, meaning any breaks, no matter how, SunGod will repair them and get them back to you as soon as possible, free of charge.
The summer isn’t over yet so grab your SunGod sunnies and grab your board because it’s time for a road-trip. Here’s SunGod’s top picks of where to go and what to do on your Cornish adventure….
Who said you had to head to Hawaii to find glittering turquoise seas, wave battered rugged coastline and white sands? Not us! Not only is Porthcurno beach exceptionally beautiful but perched on the cliffs above is the world famous open-air theatre, The Minack. Complete with breath-taking views of the bay, here you can catch a comedy, musical or drama and probably a dolphin or two out the back.
A regular ‘Cornwall or Caribbean’ Instagram post, Kynance Cove is one magical Cornish gem. Voted one of Britain’s best beaches, this picture of paradise is half an hour from anywhere but worth every second of the trip for on your arrival you will be treated with dramatic cliffs, soft white sand and clear, azure water – perfect for snorkelling in.
The embodiment of serenity, Sennen Cove is a small fishing town embedded into the rugged South West coast. Grab your surfboard and head to the beach for a spot of surfing, before clambering up to the cliff tops to watch the sunset as the dolphins frolic in the waves. Post surf, hit the Blue Lagoon for some legendary fish and chips.
Just a stone’s throw from Sennen Cove, Gwenver beach is a dedicated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that can only be accessed by negotiating a steep cliff path. It’s remote access means this is a secluded, quiet bay with no facilities but perfect for die-hard beach lovers who want to kick back with a quiet picnic, book or hit the superb surf.
Wind your way through the cobbled streets and drink in the charm of St Ives. While picking up a trinket or two from one of the many independent shops, be sure to get that Instagram worthy snap in the beautiful backstreets. Culture vultures will be in their element with a visit to the iconic Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden for a remarkable insight into the work of one of Britain’s most important twentieth century artists.
All sunglasses featured are the SunGod Sierras
Available for £45 non polarised lenses and £65 for polarised lenses.
Built from the brands trademark Adventureproof® Frame Material, SunGod sunglasses offer the ultimate in durability and protection and are complete with 2MM polycarbonate core lenses for precise optical clarity and complete impact protection, 100% UV protection, triple-later scratch resistance, anti-reflective and interchangeable lenses, lightweight all day-comfort and a matte-finish so that the frames stay in place when wet, cool, hot or sweaty.
Get your Sierras and check out the full collection at www.sungod.co
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Based on the premise of less is more, Vissla stripped away the irrelevant knick-knacks and designed a suit to give you what you need - warmth in the ocean. Super stretch light neoprene, sealed seams, quick dry lining, a superb tailored fit, and a minimal bulk chest-zip closure system we’ve built for you a top of the line wetsuit at an approachable price without all the bullshit marketing gimmicks. Whether you like to set your line and trim on your single fin or get your fins above the lip on your thruster, we’ve built a catalog of wetsuits in color ways and cuts to match your water intentions.
Location: Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
The birth of Bukubaki was inspired by the natural equilibrium. We encourage our guests to honour and respect all forms of living creatures, so all together we can preserve nature.
Our main goal is to link the passion for action sport like surfing, skateboarding and mountain biking in a relaxing and peaceful environment.
Location: Cantabria, Spain
Discover the magic of Surfing with Spain´s Nº1 Surf School. The Escuela Cantabra de Surf Quiksilver Roxy was one of the 1st surf school in Europe, with over 28 years of experienced. One of the best known and best loved surf schools in Europe. Run by surfers, that love surfing.
Location: Peniche, Portugal
Made by surfer for surfers, The Ferrel Surf House Peniche is located in Peniche, Portugal, one of the top surfing spots in the world. Along with a surf camp, surf house and surf school, we have a modern and fully equipped kitchen at your disposal, stylish rooms and a living room.
Location: Ericeira, Portugal
Based in the beautiful seaside town Ericeira, Magikvanilla is a traditional Portuguese house with spacious common areas, sundecks and chill out spots. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the buzzing town centre and the top surf. Six in ten guests mention their stay as one of the best holidays ever!
Location: Malveira da Serra, Cascais, Portugal
Located inside the Sintra-Cascais natural park and just above Guincho beach (the most beautiful beach around Lisbon), Moby Dick Lodge is the perfect Portuguese surf holiday destination. After a surf class, visit Sintra (UNESCO Heritage site), Cascais Village or Lisbon, bike on the mountains, ride a bike or just relax.
Location: Baleal, Portugal
Ride Resort is a gateway to new adventures, surroundings and cultures. That is why we offer a wide range of experiences, feelings and activities, such as surf, skate and bike academies. Looking for relaxing moments in our Spa or a week full of adrenaline and adventure, at Ride we have it all!
Location: Across Europe
Gathering enthusiasts, locals and professionals worldwide, compare and book your surf holidays on Shakabay, near the most beautiful waves! Thanks to the interactive map, you can easily check the surf forecast and the best conditions in more than 10,000 locations so you know where and when to go surfing.
Location: Lagos, Portugal
The Surf Experience was established in 1992 and we have gathered our knowledge over the years to create the ultimate surf break with options of surf school, surf safaris and pro level bootcamp, longboard and yoga weeks. Combine this with amazing accommodation, delicious catering and top nightlife makes this one of the greats.
