Stoked News – News, Videos, surf, skateboard, snowboard, motorsports, action sports
buy tb-500

The opening day of the Ferrolterra Movistar Pantin Classic Presented by Billabong saw several excellent performances from the strong international field in Round One of competition which was completed late this afternoon at the main event site of Pantin.

Consistent 3-4ft (1m) waves were on offer and improved during the day with the higher tide. Early cloud cover cleared producing hot summer weather with long rippable lefts and rights peeling off the main peak allowing all athletes to show their full array of manoeuvres   …  Details

www.stokednews.com

The 2010 Waterz is going to be an International multiple water board sport event located around the beauty full city Hvide Sande on the west coast of Denmark. Waterz will include four main competitions:

– Windsurfing downwind race

– Kiteboarding downwind race

– Wakeboard freestyle cable competition

– SUP show in the Harbour of Hvide Sande   …  Details

www.stokednews.com

It’s more like the drone of bees than the roar of racing car engines … the annual 24-hour Citroen 2CV race gets underway at Snetterton in England.

These cars are seriously unsuitable for racing and have been compared to garden sheds.   

But enthusiasts love them – and racing the old Citroens takes a great amount of skill. 

Especially when the competition heats up.

Car restorer Paul Robertson says the greatest skill needed to drive these cars is maintaining speed around corners …  Details

www.stokednews.com

[ad#cor1]

surfforseaSurf for the Sea has been a longstanding Southern California tradition. The contest, now in its 14th year, is held each year in memory of late local surfers Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck “Clubber” Hundley, Banning Capps, Court Overin, John Craven, Midget Smith and Casey Williams. This year’s event is set for Saturday, September 11 and 12 at the south side of the Oceanside Pier.

A portion of the proceeds from this benefit memorial contest go to support the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter and other environmental organizations helping to protect our coast, ocean, waves and beaches. “Surf for the Sea will also consider making a donation to other nonprofit organizations that support a positive image for our surfing youth  …  Details

www.stokednews.com