British Longboard Union /The Stable Fistral Classic 2015

Stunning video from the weekend BLU final event.

Under cloudless skies and 2-3ft offshore conditions the first rounds got under way in the Open, Ladies and Masters divisions. With the smaller conditions some opted to ride performance boards while other preferred to break out the logs. So with both longboard styles on show the judges had their work cut out for them.

In the Under 18 Girls final Emily Currie dominated taking the win ahead of Beth Leighfield, Josie Pearce and Anya Burley.
Jordan Zervas posted the highest scores giving him the win in the Under 16 Cadets finals ahead of Tom Horn, Beth Leighfield, Rhys Burton and Joe Hornbuckle.

The Open Final then got under way. Ben Skinner set his stall out early with two back to back scores on the right over by the rocks as the other competitors were further down the beach. Ben Haworth then came over to the right and proceeded to get barrelled on his log, also much to the delight of the spectators while Connor Griffiths and Sam Bleakley contented themselves over on the left. After 25 minutes of wave for wave tit for tat Ben Skinner took the nod with Ben Haworth in 2nd, Connor Griffiths in 3rd and Sam Bleakley in 4th.

Skindog took the Open title and BLU Performance and King of the Longboards 2015 titles.

Both Ben and Adam Griffiths have qualified for China

Brisk…


Jack Freestone, Teale Vanner and Bobby Martinez tear apart winter in Australia….

Surfing Makes Shortlist For Olympics in 2020?!

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The BBC has just dropped the news that surfing has made the short list for inclusion in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. It’s not a lock yet. That decision happens next August. But it’s in the mix with skateboarding, sport climbing, baseball and karate for inclusion.

What’s your take on the whole deal… We’re not sold on the idea.
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The ISA are happy:

Speaking about the recommendation, ISA President, Fernando Aguerre, said:

“Tokyo 2020’s announcement today is an extraordinary moment for our sport and for the global Surfing Community. The ISA has been riding an amazing wave in this journey for Olympic inclusion and we are thrilled that Tokyo 2020 recognise the exceptional value and youthful lifestyle that Surfing can bring to the 2020 Games. We are deeply grateful to Tokyo 2020 and the IOC for providing us with this wonderful opportunity. We are immensely proud of our sport and what it would bring to the Games and we will continue to work closely with the Olympic Movement to achieve our Olympic dream.

“Surfing has incredible and growing global appeal, particularly amongst young people, and we believe that the dynamic energy of the sport and its fan base around the world would bring many benefits for Tokyo 2020 and the Games. Surfing embodies a cool, playful lifestyle that would add a completely new element to the programme, helping the Games reach new fans through live action and stunning broadcast opportunities.

“Today’s announcement gives us renewed drive and focus and we are looking forward to working closely with the IOC and Tokyo 2020 in the crucial months ahead to deliver the best possible solution to the IOC Session in Rio.”

 

Psychic Migrations London Premier

Over a year and a half in the making and featuring a cast of surfing’s most capable and compelling characters, anticipation is peaking for the release of Volcom Stone’s latest feature surf film, Psychic Migrations. 

Following 2014’s True To This, a surf-skate-snow epic, the forthcoming Psychic Migrations is yet another inspired Veeco Production that builds on more than 20 years and 30 influential films from the world of Volcom. 

Directed by veteran surf filmmaker Ryan Thomas and shot on location in the West Indies, East Indies, Australia, Polynesia, and the Americas, the film weaves the physical expression of riding a rousing score of waves with a cerebral odyssey through the scapes and textures travelled to find them. 

To match the global scope of the film, the international cast of surfers includes Dusty Payne, Mitch Coleborn, Yago Dora, Nate Tyler, Carlos Muñoz, Ryan Burch, Andrew Doheny, Parker Coffin, Alex Gray, Balaram Stack, Mike Gleason, Miguel Tudela, Joan Duru, Imai Devault, Tom Dosland, Gavin Beschen, Ozzie Wright and Kelly Slater. 

Volcom’s multi-media rollout continues with the DVD and iTunes release November 21st 2015, and 24-hour online premiere is scheduled for December 8th, 2015. 

For more information about Psychic Migrations and the full globe premier click here

The London premier of Psychic Migrations is set for October 7th, 2015 at the Prince Charles Theatre in Leicester Square with tickets available to the public from Surfdome priced at £1.99.

Prince Charles Theatre
7 Leicester Place
London
WC2H 7BY

Here’s the other UK viewings;

Saturday 10th October 2015 –
The Beach Bar, Newquay: https://www.facebook.com/events/887440954672993/

Wednesday 14th October 2015 –
Carmelite Hotel, Aberdeen: https://www.facebook.com/events/1502622036715860/

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