The fourth and final event of the 2011 British National Longboard Championships was held this weekend at Gwithian Beach in 3ft surf and offshore conditions. With the Open, U18 and Ladies divisions already decided on points by the third round of the series, the last remaining event attracted a good turnout with the runners up of the other divisions fighting for places in the top ten.
Following on from worries resulting from a marginal weather forecast for the weekend, and the likelihood of severe weather on the Sunday, the event was run in one day in what turned out to be highly contestable   … More
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The O’Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz is set to begin Wednesday morning in mid-size surf at Steamer Lane. The Northern California surf contest is known for producing bone-chilling water temperatures, unpredictable conditions and — sometimes — world-class waves. In past years, local surfers have used their familiarity with the break to their advantage, surfing into the finals and even taking the win.
At stake is the prestige of winning an event with a longstanding history, not to mention part of a $250,000 prize purse. And, it’s a chance for local surfers to  … More
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