Russell Winter wins this year’s North East Open at Tynemouth. Former World Championship Tour surfer dominated his heats throughout the event. With big powerful turns he excelled in the Tynemouth Surf conditions. Russell commented “It has been a fantastic event, I have enjoyed coming to Tynemouth and competing in good waves. I would like to […]
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Arugam Bay was firing for the final day of the UKPSA Sri Lankan Surf Championships. An increase in swell overnight provided 4-6ft barrelling right hander’s for the remaining competitors. In heat one of the quarter finals Micah Lester took full advantage of the conditions scoring the highest wave of the event (9.4) earning him the […]
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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 a barbecue. A great display was also seen by the Red Arrows which attracted large crowds down to the beach from all over. Surfing standouts included Russell Winter, ‘Skippy’ Skilton […]
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Last year saw the English Surfing Federation (ESF) move to a new level of exposure thanks to a year long sponsorship by top national retailer Freespirit. Following initial calls by four generations of top surfers, Freespirit stepped in to help support English grass roots surfing and as a result of the sponsorship, a range of […]
Read MoreThese successful placings saw him climb rapidly through the British rankings by the end of the year. On top of his consistent UK Pro Tour results Egor also has WQS event experience and is a member of the British Surfing squad for whom he competed at the ISA World Games in California last autumn. This […]
Read MoreCornwall’s top pros have been introducing novices to the joys of surfing in a series of Pro Surf Clinics with the Freespirit English Surfing Federation (ESF) Surf School. Mark ‘Egor’ Harris, Llewellyn Whittaker and Domonique Kent all did their bit to pass on surf tips while raising money for the ESF – a non-profit making […]
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