The BKSA came back to Barrow for the 4th year in the row. The week leading up to the event was pretty windy and the forecast was not fantastic – however Walney for some reason always delivers!
Friday dawned with a strong cross off South Easterly with a lovely drizzle. The pros got on the water at 12pm with 9 meter kites, there were small kickers and some big moves going down with some spectacular wipe-outs. The rain slowly cleared however the wind then veered and dropped somewhat to a South Westerly direction – making the riding almost bang onshore. Riders were having to use larger kites most on 12 and 14 m – the most experienced riders showing there skills in the lighter winds  … Details
wonder what happens when a pro surfer jumps on a dirtbike and takes to the track alongside the top racers in motocross? Or when motocross guys attempt to surf alongside pro surfers including a former world champ. If you guessed complete chaos, you would be correct.
The 12 Annual Toyota Surfercross, wrapped up after 2 days of action in the desert and the beach. After the dust settled pro surfer Sunny Garcia and motocross racer Josh Grant won the overall pro division  … Details & Pictures
The last thing most surfers would want to see is a great white shark circling their board. But when two of the notorious apex predators began swimming around Chuck Patterson earlier this week off San Onofre in northern San Diego County, he saw opportunity  … Details