SAS Porthtowan Beach Clean Saturday 20th September 2008

SAS are undertaking their annual beach clean at Porthtowan as part the nation wide Beachwatch survey. They need many hands to make light work of the millions of pieces of marine litter on the beach. So all are welcome, SAS will provide the gloves, bags and litter disposal as well as some refreshments as a thank you to all volunteers.
Start at 10.30 and run on to 2.30. You will need to dress for the weather and under 16s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

I really hate going on about the credit crunch, and prefer to look to the future and things picking up, but its a reality and now more than ever shoppers are more price conscious.

Surf Shops all over are finding things tough but those offering great customer service, and quality products at good prices continue to succeed.

Freakfish Surf Shop is one of those Surf Shops that have been providing customers just what they want for a number of years now and its paying off for both Freakfish and their customers and resulted in increased sales enabling Freakfish Surf Shop to extend its range of products and brands.

There are many surf shops out there particularly on-line and customers really should shop around as there are bargains out there to be had.

Team rider Rip Curl Girls, Justine Dupont Crowned 2008 ASP European Women’s Champion at Pantin

PANTIN, Spain (Sunday, September 7, 2008) - Justine Dupont (Lacanau, FRA), 17, clinched the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) European Women’s title after placing second in the ASP WQS 3-Star Pantin Classic in Spain. Dupont, who had to place third or better in the final to clinch the prestigious title ahead of Pauline Ado (FRA), came up with solid surfing posting an average of 15.00 points (out of a possible 20) per heat during the 3-day event.

“I am so happy to get that title,” Dupont said. “I was not really thinking of any ratings but I figured out that I could grab the regional crown when I made the final and it is just so good to make it. It is my best result on a WQS event and we had good waves so it is even better to win the regional championship in these waves.”

Dupont, currently No. 4 on the ASP European Women’s Junior tour, will lead female surfing for a year in Europe and confirms her status as one of France’s most promissing surfers.

“I am definitely starting to think of a career now but I will still keep my studies going,” Dupont said. “Things have been going good for me and I am really enjoying my time competing.”

Dupont, who competes in both longboard and shortboard categories, placed second in the ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships in 2007, and now rises as Europe’s best female surfer following Lee Ann Curren (FRA) in ASP Europe’s history. At 17 years of age, Dupont already stands with a prestigious career and should keep rising among surfing’s elite.

2008 ASP European Women’s Final ratings
1. Justine Dupont (FRA)
2. Pauline Ado (FRA)
3. Marie Dejean (FRA)
4. Amandine Sanchez (FRA)
5. Caroline Sarran (FRA)
6. Lee-Ann Curren (FRA)
7. Anne-Cecile Le Tallec (FRA)
8. Fransisca de Santos (PRT)
9. Joana Rocha (PRT)
10. Filipa Prudencio (PRT)

ASP Europe Media contact – Greg PUGET
Rip Curl Europe – Julie POLLET

EuroSIMA Awards: nothing is settled yet!

For the second time, EuroSIMA (European Boardsports Industry Manufacturers Association) is asking the general public and the brands to vote for the Breakthrough Brand of the Year and the Surf Ad Campaign of the Year.

Many brands stand out: Lost, Insight, Rip Curl and Surfrider Foundation Europe… but nothing is settled yet!

You have until Friday, September 19, to vote, spread the information and make the most people give their opinion.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony during EuroSIMA Waterman’s Ball in Hossegor, France on Friday, September 26, 2008.

So, let’s vote now on www.eurosima-industry-awards.com