Visual’s new film Dream Steeple has cool tour going. Starring Eric Geiselman, Bryce Young, Brendon Gibbens, Cam Richards, Derrick Disney, Corey Colapinto, Andrew Jacobson and our Creators Jay Nelson, Travis Reynolds, Jeff McCallum, and Superwolf it is filmed on location in California, Baja, Indonesia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Australia & elsewhere…
UK, European and US tour dates are below
UK
JUNE 22…SWANSEA, UK @ THE PURPLE BADGER
JUNE 23…CORNWALL, UK @ AGGIE SURF SHOP
JUNE 28…BOURNEMOUTH, UK @ THE WINCHESTER
EUROPE
JUNE 17…SANTANDER, SPAIN @ LIGHTHOUSE
JUNE 25…HOSSEGOR, FRANCE
JUNE 25…LAGOS, PORTUGAL @ GREEN ROOM BY JAH SHAKA SURF SHOP
JUNE 29…BARCELONA, SPAIN @ SURF HOUSE
JUNE 30…SAN SEABASTIAN, SPAIN @ TXIRINGUITO GROSEKO INDARRA
JULY 1……LACANAU, FRANCE @ BANANA SURF SHOP
JULY 1……SAUSSET LES PINS, FRANCE @ MANIPURA SURF SHOP
JULY 1……VIGO, SPAIN @ LA CONSERVA DEL SURF
JULY 2…..EL PALMAR, SPAIN @ HOMIES
JULY 4…..PONTVEDRA, SPAIN @ MISSION SURFSHOP
USA, CANADA, CR
JUNE 9….WORLD PREMIERE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA @ DON THE BEACHCOMBER
JUNE 10…DANA POINT, CA @ HOBIE SURF SHOP
JUNE 10…VANCOUVER, CANADA @ SHAPER STUDIOS
JUNE 11…ENCINITAS, CA @ LA PALOMA THEATER
JUNE 17…SAN DIEGO, CA @ ATACAMA SURF SHOP
JUNE 18…VIRGINIA BEACH, VA @ BACK BAY BREWING CO.
JUNE 21…MIAMI, FL @ F1RST SURF SHOP
JUNE 22…FT. LAUDERDALE, FL @ CINEMA PARADISE
JUNE 23…BOYNTON BEACH, FL @ NOMAD SURF & SPORT
JUNE 24…CAMARILLO, CA @ REVOLUTION
JUNE 24…NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL @ OUTRIGGERS TIKI BAR
JUNE 24…PORT CARLING – MUSKOKA, CANADA @ RIOT CLOTHING
JUNE 25…JACKSONVILLE, FL @ AMERICAN LEGION POST 129
JUNE 29…MONTREAL, CANADA @ SHAPER STUDIOS
JUNE 30…SURFSIDE BEACH, SC @ SURFSIDE BOWL
JUNE 30…TOFINO, CANADA @ TOFINO BREWERY
JULY 2…..ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK, NJ @ WANDERLUST
JULY 2…..VISSLA COSMIC HERMOSA IN JACO, COSTA RICA @ THE GREEN ROOM
Are you ready for a ride? Come get deep with Anthony Walsh in Namibia on a wave so long, so crazy, so ridiculous that’ll you’ll end up going cross eyed.
The noble steed that is Taj Burrow has bowed out from the world tour. Post-Fiji TB moves on to the next phase in his extraordinary life. It’s sure to feature a lot of waves and fun as that’s Taj. Few surfers have entertained and pushed things forward as much as Taj.
From the early days of his awesome profile video series, back in the glory days of VHS video tapes (ask your folks, they were like vinyl but with movies on) TB has been at the forefront of performance surfing and showcasing it innovative ways. With that in mind here’s a pile of Taj moments to lose yourselves in…
The 2016 edition of the Nixon Surf Challenge – in association with Monster Energy, Reef, Lomography and Jam Traction – wrapped after an unforgettable five days exploring the untamed beauty that is the west coast of Ireland.
After coming so close to getting the nod from his fellow surfers in Iceland four years ago, free surfer Chippa Wilson (AUS) claimed a maiden Nixon Surf Challenge title. Speaking after a trip-ending visit to the iconic Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Chippa said: “This is what it’s all about. To get that recognition from your peers after the best part of a week exploring the country and chasing waves feels more satisfying and fulfilling than any heat victory. What a trip!”
Five days earlier, Fergal Smith (IRL), Ireland’s first pro surfer, founder of Moy Hill Community Garden and Growing Farm and current Green Party candidate, welcomed everyone to his hometown of Lahinch in County Clare. There he invited his fellow surfers to get stuck in on the farm and share in the harvest.
“I was really happy Nixon chose to come to Ireland,” said Fergal. “It meant a lot having the guys here. I don’t get to see them as much as I used to since I made my decision to stop flying. We didn’t have loads of waves, but I really enjoyed showing them around, and we got to do a few other fun things. Getting everyone in the garden was amazing – I never thought I would see Sancho roll up his sleeves like that!”
From there, the Nixon Surf Challenge headed to the mythical Cliffs of Moher where everyone boarded a sailing boat for the day for a spot of dolphin spotting. With legendary big wave spot Aileen’s not exactly firing on command, it was time to hit the road in search of some much-needed waves during what turned out to be one of the warmest early summer weeks on record.
It was in and around the small, picturesque fishing town of Dingle in County Kerry – located on the southwest tip of Ireland – that the surfers got to satisfy their ever-present craving for waves. Blowing lightly offshore over crystal-clear emerald waters, the conditions served up heaps of fun bowls, lefts and rights and ramps for the likes of Charly Martin (GLP) and Chippa to air off. Marlon Lipke (POR/GER) put on a show with powerful combo carves, while Benjamin Sanches (FRA) tucked into a handful of fleeting barrels.
Despite being pushed all the way, particularly by Marc Lacomare (FRA) and Charly, it was clear that Chippa had earned his moment in the spotlight come the end of the trip. Jonathan Gonzalez (CNY), winner of the 2015 edition in Hainan, commented: “Chippa has that knack of making the impossible look effortless. He’s so technical, so good in the air, and his style is right up there – hats off to Chippa, nobody deserves it more.”
Henning Erlandsen, Nixon Surf Challenge event director rounded it all off, saying: “The beautiful thing about Ireland is its unpredictability – you never know which Ireland you’re going to score when you go there. That element of unpredictability lies at the core of the Nixon Surf Challenge, and the tropical weather combined with those unique surf spots and culture will live long in the memory of everyone lucky enough to experience this year’s adventure. Who knows where we’ll go next…”
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Attending surfers:
Chippa WILSON (AUS) – Benjamin SANCHIS (FRA) – Eric REBIERE (CNY) – Marlon LIPKE (POR/GER) – Marc LACOMARE (FRA) – Jonathan GONZALEZ (CNY) – Gony ZUBIZARRETA (SPA) – Fergal SMITH (IRE) – Roberto D’AMICO (ITA) – Charly MARTIN (GLP) – Kepa ACERO (SPA) – William ALIOTTI (FRA)
