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Burrow bows out of Rip Curl Pro Search Chile; Fanning advances

Monday, June 25th, 2007

ARICA, Chile (Monday, June 25, 2007) – Day 6 of the 12-day Rip Curl Pro Search Chile waiting period proved a drama-filled affair. The elimination of world No. 2 Taj Burrow (AUS), a scorching performance by 3X Foster’s ASP World Champion Andy Irons (HAW) and a perfect 10-point ride by Fred Patacchia (HAW) headlined proceedings.
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Flores loses to highscorer Patacchia in round 3!

Monday, June 25th, 2007

After showing some amazing surfing in his opening heat of the Rip Curl Pro Search WCT Chile last week, Jérémy Flores (Fra) had to accept the domination of Fredrick Patacchia (Haw) in their round 3 match-up. In solid 6 to 8 ft waves, the two youngmen paddled out for their much anticipated duel, a massive crowd waiting for some great action.
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Success at Fat Face night surf UK pro surf tour 2007

Monday, June 25th, 2007

photography by Lucia Griggi
photography: Lucia Griggi

The Fat Face Night Surf, part of the Fat Face Night Series Tour and the second leg of the UK Pro Surf Tour, took place on the weekend of the 22nd -24th of June at Lusty Glaze. With the conditions proving to be most challenging, all 3 events were run including the Men’s, Women’s and Longboard as well as the Grom tour on Sunday and of course the relentless money manoeuvre- the best floater!.

Friday greeted the large crowds with 1-2 foot onshore swell in which all surfers made the most out of these challenging conditions. In addition to the surfing the crowds were treated to a great party both Friday and Saturday nights, featuring live music acts, volleyball competitions and of course the Barbie! A great display was also seen by the Red Arrows which attracted large crowds down to the beach from all over. Displaying one of the most spectacular air shows ever seen down in Cornwall the show was a great success.

Saturday greeted the surfers with similar conditions, surfing went on throughout the day with standouts including Russell Winter, ‘Skippy’ Skilton and Jarred Sulliven. Great surfing ability was seen by Mark ‘Egor’ Harris who showed off some excellent surfing in the most challenging conditions seen yet on the tour this year. Mark swept through his heats securing a place in the final alongside England’s top surfer, Russell winter, Porthtowan’s, Shaun Skilton, and international competitor Jarrad Sulliven from Australia.

With Russell not yet being defeated on a UK Pro Surf Tour event, an interesting final was to be seen with the whole beach lit up with spectators from all over the country flooding down to watch the final heat of the day. Jarrad selected the better waves coming through with great skill and judgement allowing him to provide bigger and better manoeuvres. Unfortunately for Russell, he only managed to select waves that opened up for one manoeuvre and this was not enough to topple of the Australian. So close after coming out of injury, Russell did not go away empty handed winning the ‘Relentless money manoeuvre’ for best floater seen over the duration of the weekend winning a neat little cheque of £250.

Winner, Jarrad Sulliven spoke “Thanks to all the sponsors for a great event and thanks to Dave Reed, contest director, and the team for a great opportunity in competing within the Uk Pro Tour and I hope to continue competing in other upcoming events within the tour”.

Also seen on Saturday was the women’s division with Newquay based Holly Donnelly now leading the woman’s tour, despite being 15 years of age, her win preceded in putting her into the lead. With the conditions being small, Holly was at a huge advantage and as a result taking home the title in the woman’s division, beating last years title holder, Nicole Morgan from Ireland. Holly also secured second place in the under 16 girls division held on Sunday. In the Longboard division Chris Thompson of Newquay defeated challengers from all over the country to take the title.

Sunday resulted in similar conditions running the under 12’s, under 16’s girls and boys. Newquay based grom Harry Timson showed off some spectacular surfing maintaining his title and holding leadership on the tour for what could be seen the second year running. Harry has won both events this year and is yet to express fantastic surfing ability throughout the year.

Harry stated, “I had a great final although the conditions were challenging. The sets were pretty inconsistent but I made the most of what was there by picking the better set waves,”

Harry Timson  - photography by Lucia Griggi
photography: Lucia Griggi

Further results were Gwen Spurlock, winning the under 16’s division, securing her title for another year. Gwen showed off some better manoeuvres of the day making the most of the set waves coming through. Stuart Campbell took the under 16’s boys title beating Tom Good, Toby Donachie and Lewis Clinton in the finals.

Dave Reed contest director spoke, “this is the 7th annual Fat Face night series event and it was a great success. We managed to live stream the whole event which has never been done before, giving us vast coverage all over the world. The conditions were most challenging, however, all surfers excelled themselves and have furthermore shown how competitive and professional surfing has become in the UK. A big thanks to the red Arrows for their support of the event and hope to see them back in our future tournaments.

A big thanks to skinners ale for coming onboard this year alongside relentless energy drink in supporting the tour and providing the money manoeuvre prize. The next leg of the tour will be the ‘Hot Tuna Open’, August bank holiday.

Awards Presentation - photography by Lucia Griggi
photography: Lucia Griggi

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile back in action at Arica

Monday, June 25th, 2007

ARICA, Chile (Monday, June 25, 2007) – The Rip Curl Pro Search Chile, stop No. 4 of 10 on the Foster’s ASP World Tour, will resume with the last two heats of Round 2 before moving into Round 3 this morning.
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Ten heats of round 2 completed at Rip Curl Pro Search Chile

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

ARICA, Chile (Sunday, June 24, 2007) –Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Search ran ten heats of Foster’s ASP World Tour action at Ex Isla Alacran today. Heats 4 through 10 were run in eight foot (two and a half metre) sets before the winds turned onshore and competition was called off.
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Rip Curl Pro Search Chile round 2 resumes in Arica

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

ARICA, Chile (Sunday, June 24, 2007) – Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile, Stop 4 of 10 on the Foster’s ASP World Tour, has recommenced in eight to 10 foot (three metre plus) waves in Arica this morning.
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Chileans win Foster’s surf showdown

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

ARICA, Chile (Saturday, June 23, 2007) – After another morning spent assessing the conditions at Ex-Isla Alacran, event organizers for the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile opted to run the Foster’s Surf Showdown before calling Round 2 off for the day.

Event No. 4 on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile, was greeted with conditions similar to yesterday, with heaving 8 to 10 foot (three metre plus) waves detonating on the shallow reef. While officials deliberated on whether or not to send Round 2 out, the Foster’s Surf Showdown took center stage.

The Showdown featured an hour-long battle royale pitting two-man teams representing the United States, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, the Foster’s Rookies and a special host team from Chile against one another in the challenging conditions.

The exhibition was an incredible display of big-wave bravado as surfers charged the 10-foot bombs slamming into Ex-Isla Alacran. When the hour-long session finished, it was the Chilean Team, comprised of trialist Ramon Navarro and wildcard Manuel Selman, causing a sensational upset and claiming the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile Foster’s Surf Showdown Title over runner-up Team USA, which featured Kelly Slater and Chris Ward.
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UK Pro Surf Tour 2007 – Fat Face Night competition

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

The Fat Face Night Surf is coming to Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay between the 22nd-24th June, and its looking set to be the best event yet!

Alan StokesIn conjunction with the BPSA, (UK Pro Surf Tour), The Fat Face Night Surf is now in its eighth year. Following such a great turnout last year, where a ‘one in’, ‘one out’ system had to operate, this year the Saturday Night is being ticketed. Admission will be allowed with a Fat Face Night Surf Wrist Band, which will be available on a first come first served basis from 1st June 2007. It is recommended that these are obtained well in advance from the Fat Face stores in Newquay, Fistral and Truro or from Lusty Glaze Beach.

The Night Series are top events which encourage people to give it a go and compete alongside some of the greatest names in the sports, including, for The Night Surf, Fat Face Team Riders and Newquay locals, Emma Skinner and Chris Thompson, as well as defending champions and UK pro tour riders Alan Stokes and Nicole Morgan. Serious prize money is up for grabs, as well as tons of spot prizes and oodles of Fat Face goodies! (more…)

Jeremy Flores in stunning form for his round 1 victory in Chile

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

The Rip Curl Pro Search WCT Chile got underway today in Arica. Under cloudy skies in glassy very consistent 5ft barrels, the best surfers of the world entered the cool water to get on with this third edition of the Search Foster’s ASP World Tour event. After two years of success, Chile offered the “Search” crew a pretty perfect start and some surprises went on straight away.

After his best result of the year in Tahiti last month, Jérémy Flores paddled out confidently, always positive about the experience he can get at each of his heats. Facing longtime top 45 competitor Mick Lowe (Aus) and newcomer Bernardo Miranda (Bra) in the last heat of the day, the youngest surfer on tour knew it would be tough. Big wave lover, Lowe had the conditions to express his style but couldn’t get in the rythm of Arica’s pipeline.
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Jeremy Flores ready for Chile

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

The Foster’s ASP World Tour is definitely on and our one and only european on tour Jérémy Flores will soon hit Chile for the Rip Curl Search WCT event which will take place in Arica, northern border of the country.

Jeremy FloresThe ninteen-year-old man, 2006 World Qualifying Series Champion, has already prooved all his potential and rise in the three past events, as he currently sits in 9th position on the ratings, with 1742 points. After several big results including his victory over eight-times world champion Kelly Slater in round 4 of the Tahiti Billabong Pro, Jérémy is still learning from some of the best surfers ever, including three times world champion Andy Irons (Haw) and current world leader Mick Fanning (Aus).

Surrounded by the masters of the sport, young Flores will fly from France, where he relaxed after achieveing his best result of the year so far when he reached the quarterfinals in Tahiti, to discover Chile and the much awaited Rip Curl Search WCT event. (more…)

New talents surfing on the wave in Soöruz Lacanau Pro 2007

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Soöruz Lacanau Pro

The 28th edition of Soöruz Lacanau Pro, presented by PlayStation takes place from the 9th to the 19th of August, in Lacanau (France-Gironde 33) attracting the best surfers in the world. This important stage of the world surfing championship is a springboard for the new surfing champions, as well as for new musical groups, sharing both the same values of the “Beach Culture”

Since its was created in 1979, the French Pro called for the third consecutive year Soöruz Lacanau Pro gives the opportunity to discover new talents among the surfers coming from all over the world to brave the “girondine” waves. In 1994, Kelly Slater confirms his superiority by taking the first place on the podium before taking the title of world champion the same year.
More recently, it is the turn of the young prodigy Jeremy Flores, to display his talents. Finalist in 2006, he qualifies in Lacanau for the WCT and he is now one of the best world surfers.
As for Adrien Valéro, born in Lacanau, he is well known by eliminating the American surfer Rob Machado. At 19 years old, he is among the best French juniors, whose aim is to challenge the Australian title holder of the OAKLEY PRO JUNIOR : Mitchell Coleborn.

For the third edition of the feminine junior event a new stage has been added to the world circuit, and takes places for the first time in the “girondine” capital of surfing during the Soöruz Lacanau Pro 2007. (more…)