A hectic intercontinental schedule awaits Cornish surfer Ben Skinner as he prepares for another crack at realising his lifelong dream of becoming a world champion. The Billabong ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica from August 1 to 8 are his latest chance to go one better than his landmark California performance of 2006, when […]
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Despite poor surfing conditions, there were still some jaw dropping surfing. Two of Cornwall's finest longboarders were missing from the line-up; Newquay's Ben Skinner and Sennen's Sam Bleakley, who were both taking part in the European Championships in France. In the interests of representing his country abroad, Ben had to pull-out of a chance to […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday 8th May, Laird Hamilton went to Dublin, Ireland, for a photo shoot with Premier Oxbow account, 53 Degrees North at St. Stephens Green. After posing for the cameras with one of Ireland’s famous models Roberta Rawat, he was off to attend a media lunch in conjunction with 53 Degrees North. There he was […]
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Longboards are back! Some may say they never went away but few can ignore the renaissance taking place on Cornish beaches. Current British champion Sam Bleakley charts the rise, fall and rise again of the laid-back surf form. Fashions may change but there is one constant in surfing – style. Longboarding encapsulates style better than […]
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