It’s a bright Sunday morning in the Bournemouth suburb of Boscombe. Despite a chill easterly wind, the scene reminds me of a quintessential Californian surf town. Couples and families promenade to the end of Boscombe’s pier while skateboarders carve slick lines along what ought to be renamed “the Boardwalkâ€. With a surf school and shop, chic restaurant and even that rarity on a British beach, public showers, the vibe is relaxed, cool and healthy.Â
But impressive though the beachside hubbub of activity is, I’m more interested in what’s happening out at sea. There, more than … Details
MARGARET RIVER, Western Australia/Australia (Saturday, March 20, 2010) – Josh Kerr (Coolangatta/Qld/Aus) claimed an incredible come-from-behind victory at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Rated Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River.Â
Kerr defeated the home town hero Taj Burrow in front of the largest crowd ever seen at Margaret River estimated at 7000.
Burrow appeared to have a stranglehold on the Final when he opened with an excellent 8.5 ride and shortly after backed that up with another excellent 8 point ride leaving Kerr requiring a combination of two scoring rides to win.