THE LOST TWINS

THE LOST TWINS

Harry Timson and Titouan Canevet tripping around Cornwall.

Filmed by Aobin Aussenac and Seth Huggies and edited by Robin Aussenac.

João Chianca update!

João Chianca update!

After a few days wait great news on João Chianca after his horror wipeout and near drowning incident at Pipe.

The family have issued a photo and a statement:

“We would like to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes. João is recovering and hopes to return to the water soon. We would also like to thank all the first responders and medical staff at The Queen’s Medical Center who have been caring for João. The outpouring of support means a lot to our family.”

Massive well done to all the rescuers and medical staff!

Would you know what to do in an emergency situation?

Rescue techniques for surfers here

Wade’s World

Wade’s World

Wade Carmichael visits Mexico’s renown point break Barra de la Cruz. Along for the ride are fellow rusty team riders Jacob Szekely and Letty Mortensen. The boys scoring both perfect barrels as well as the most rippable, fun sized walls you could just about get.

Film and edit by Jesse Little

Growing Normal On The Phone

Growing Normal On The Phone

A 22 minute documentary film about the life and mind of Australia surfer; Shaun Manners. A story told over the phone through the voices of those closest to him. Directed & edited by Toby Cregan, the project follows Shaun as a young kid from Western Australia just trying to keep up, to now being one of the most talented, productive and explosive personalities in and out of the water.

ISA Statement on the judges’ tower at Teahupo’o

ISA Statement on the judges’ tower at Teahupo’o

The ISA was saddened and surprised to see that a test undertaken by the French Polynesian government resulted in the coral reef at Teahupo’o being damaged by a barge.

As an International Olympic Federation, the ISA is responsible for the Olympic surfing competitions. Venue facilities and infrastructure are the responsibility of Paris 2024 Organizing Committee in coordination with the French Polynesian government.

The determination that the old judging tower was not legally compliant was taken by the government of French Polynesia. As a result, the French Polynesian government and Paris 2024 decided to build a new tower.

From the beginning of the proposal to host Olympic surfing in French Polynesia, the ISA has always insisted that the protection of the natural environment in Teahupo’o is a priority. This vision was agreed and is shared by all parties.

The French Polynesian government has taken the decision to pause all further testing and preparations to draw lessons following the incident on the reef. The ISA welcomes this decision, and has urged intensified consultations to consider all available options.

As life-long surfers, we are passionate about the need to protect the oceans, for us and for future generations. We are therefore committed to working with all parties in order to find a common agreement on running the competition while protecting the local, natural environment.