TWO North Devon surfers have claimed titles at the British National Surfing Championships last week.
Woolacombe’s Stuart Campbell put in a powerhouse performance to win the open division in challenging surf at Newquay’s Fistral beach on Saturday.
With the lead changing constantly throughout the heat, it was Campbell’s final wave that secured the title, making him the first Devon winner since Croyde’s Richard Carter in 1984.
Reubyn Ash
HISTORY was made on Tuesday when the country’s top 28 surfers rocked up for the first contest to be held at Lynmouth.
The Relentless Evolution Series was dreamed up with the idea of taking the best surfers to the best spots in the UK on the best day.
With a £5,000 prize purse the stakes were high at the invitation-only event. Read the rest of this entry »
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Well It’s been a massive effort, shackled to the computer for what seems and eternity sorting and editing, but photos from Goldcoast Oceanfest are now up and available to view. We had a great team of snappers again this year, with a couple of new additions. Well done to all involved
The day started of pretty wet but by the end of the day the sun was out and everyone was smiling.
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Music Lineup on the first night of Goldcoast Oceanfest friday 17th June BORDER SURRENDER RAINY AND THE DUST www.rainyandthedust.com ROBIN AULD www.robinauld.co.za BACKBEAT SOUNDSYSTEM ASH GRUNWALD
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Some of the hordes of people who visited Goldcoast oceanfest on Saturday and created such a great atmosphere.
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Action from the Frubob Longboard Classic which saw an epic showdown between the UK's best riders. The dropping tide and heavy Croyde conditions made this one to remember.
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After a rain storm of biblical proportions at 8am the day got better despite thee forecast.
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A great line-up that rocked Croyde bay. Seasick Steve The King Blues, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard, Stringer Bessant, Lori Campbell,Amy Newton & The Blind Hearts, The best Goldcoast ever?
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Highlights of action from the ramp and from the Slack-Line demo team
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A smashing line-up that included Seasick Steve, The King Blues, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard, Stringer Bessant, Lori Campbell, The Blind Hearts and Amy Newton.
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Nick Thorn completed an epic paddle from Hartland to Croyde via Lundy. An epic achievment raising funds for Childrens Hospice South West. To make a donation go to: www.justgiving.com/Nick-Thorn0
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The annual battle that see's the guys paddle from Saunton Sands to Croyde on the Sunday Morning. The 3 horse race was won by Welsh SAS rep Elliott Dudley.
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Sun, fun and music....epic last day to Oceanfest, by far the best.
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The team from Surfers Against Sewage were at Oceanfest as part of their Motiv8tion tour, organising beach cleans and giving away free surf lessons. Top guys who do a stunning job and get results. More info: www.sas.org.uk
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As head of the Goldcoast Oceanfest photography team, I’m responsible for dealing with the thousands of photos taken over the course of the 3 day festival. The 2012 team did a smashing job once again. All the Photos from 2008 to 2012 are here so have a look round and enjoy.
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Croyde Surf Club are a hardy bunch and they proved that in spades on Sunday with the running of the Eyeball Surf Classic.
The first challenge of the morning was to get the marquee up and secured against the howling Westerly gale buffeting the bay, a feat that required greater number of heavy duty anchors than at any time in the clubs history, job done the BBQ was fired up the hot drinks flowed. Read the rest of this entry »
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“Sun, waves and burgers in the bay”
Croyde Surf Club held the first contest of the 2011 season in chunky conditions today. The kids got battered on the beach and the guys went all in at the point. Loads of paddling, rips, rocks and someone going left…..another classic for sure. Read the rest of this entry »
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Facebook keeps telling me another friend or other is off somewhere tropical, warm and full of lush waves. If I want I can even see their photos of said paradise and comment, rant, praise or just turn quietly purple before they even return. Read the rest of this entry »
ShareCroyde Surf Club ran the Steve McKewan memorial contest today, the delayed finale of the clubs 2010 season was a brutal test of endurance for the groms sent to test the monstrous conditions…..a historic moment saw the guys elect to surf the all-in Open shoot-out at the point where Ossian claimed victory.
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The Tiki National Interclubs was hosted by Croyde Surf Club at the weekend. Surfers from across the country kicked off in chunky challenging swell on Saturday, some even struggling to make it out. Read the rest of this entry »
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