Shopping for Uni – Part One

If you heading back to University, College or School, you ought to be taking care of those last minute essentials you’re going to need.

So how about a nice time piece?
Maybe a great looking classy watch for those of you who like to dress to impress, or maybe something a little more practical like a tide-watch, you’ll be able to keep an eye on the tides at your local break and make sure those long surf session are maximised ensuring you don’t turn up late to those all important lessons, (or parties).

And no “live life to the max” student can manage with a reliable alarm clock!

If you buy a Rip Curl watch from Freakfish Surf shop you’re entitled to 20% discount on out of warranty repairs, and replacement watch straps.

O’Neill Wetsuits Autumn Winter 2009/10 now available at Freakfish Surf Shop

We are really pleased with the new seasons range of O’Neill Wetsuits, boots, caps, gloves, and rash vests that have just come into stock.
There’s been a lot of interest in O’Neill gear this year with customers back ordering items, in advance of them coming into stock.
If your looking for a wetsuit to see you through the winter, head over to Freakfish Surf Shop there’s a great range available, including, O’Neill Mutant, O Neill Psychofreak, O’Neill Epic, ONeill Psycho I and O’Neill Psycho II.

You can view our whole range of O’Neill wetsuits here

The Very Best of Mavericks Presented by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications premiere Fuel TV

Friday 28th August 2009 brings us the premiere of “The Very best of Mavericks” at 1:00 am in the UK.

Viewers get a look at the most memorable days at Mavericks from the past few years. Footage includes memorable days from the past 4 contests, and other rarely seen footage from epic days the during the last 15 years.

This one of a kind movie contains some of the greatest rides, and fearsome wipeouts seen at Mavericks, along with interviews with some of the great surfers who have surfed Mavericks. Viewers are also given an insight into the science behind the waves.

This is one not to be missed so keep an eye on your watch, and head over to Fuel.tv for some cool wave action.

About Head Hunter Sun Cream

In 1989, brothers and longtime surfers Doug and Drew Littlemore of La Jolla, California, launched Headhunter. “We were working as boatmen at Tavarua (Fiji’s legendary surf resort) and spending everyday in the water, just getting beat by the sun,” says Doug. “The sunscreens at the time weren’t up to the task of all-day sessions in the tropical sun. They just wouldn’t stay on. And we figured that was the key. There are plenty of sunscreens with the same effective ingredients, but what was the point if they washed off duck-diving the first clean-up set?”

With constant input from pro surfers, lifeguards, and surf schools, Headhunter are constantly tweaking their formulations to deliver the best ‘waveproof’ sunscreens in the lineup.

You can buy Headhunter products at Freakfish Surf Shop

Sooruz Lacanau Pro Association oF Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 6-Star Mens No 6 Event of 11 at Lacanau Ocean – France, 17th-23rd August 2009.

Joan Duru Wins Sooruz Lacanau Pro, First French in 27 Years to Win at Lacanau

[Photo credit: Aquashot/aspeurope.com]
The 20 year old Frenchman Joan Duru from Ondres, made history today after winning the 30th Sooruz Lacanau Pro, becoming the first French surfer to claim the title since Thierry Fernandez of Lacanau in 1982. This has moved Duru’s to position 7 on the international ratings.

Sunday 23rd August 2009, bough with it clean consistent 4ft wages, and a massive cheering crowd.
Duru, stole the day, received 2500 rating’s points and a purse of $20,000 USD, managing to beat former ASP World Tour elite surfer Travis Logie, who earlier that day posted the even’ts highest score.

I am just so happy right now, I wanted to win so bad I am really over the moon and cant really realize the result yet, Duru said. I felt quite uner pressure throughout the event and until the Semifinal I was just very focused and anxious but I managed to get over it for the final and I really let go to surf at my best. Travis (Logie) never let go off me and he is an impressive competitor so I really played my game and used priority and it finishes perfectly.

Duru, performed a combination of massive vertical top turns resulting in a 9pt reward.

All light are green and everything is important to me so those ratings are of course in my mind, Duru said. Leading the European ratings and possibly winning the regional title means a lot to me and I am pretty stoked to extend that lead. As for the WQS, well, its still a long way to go and I will just enjoy that win now.

Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series Top 5 (after Sooruz Lacanau Pro)

If your in the market for some surfing gear in a hurry and are concerned about delivery times because of Royal Mail strikes, look out for upgrade delivery options

When you shopping around for your goods, make sure you check what delivery options are available most good mail order companies and websites will allow you to upgrade your delivery service to a courier service rather than Royal Mail.

Freakfish currently charge £1.99 for next day delivery on orders over £50 and £5.99 for orders under £50.

Well it looks like we can be expecting some sunshine over the next week or so, so we thought we offer you these hot deals!

There are savings to be had on
Mens & Womens Rash Vests
Womens Clothings
Mens Clothing
and much more

UK delivery is only £1.99 and completely FREE on order over £50.

and don’t forget to keep the little ones protected from the Sun
Kids Rash Vests
Toddlers Sunsuits

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The Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans
ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 5-Star Mens Event
Event No. 5 of 11 on the 2009 ASP WQS European Series at Fistral Beach, Newquay / England 4th – 9th August 2009

Ross Wins Relentless Boardmasters

Friday 7th August 2009, 26 year old Daniel Ross (AUS), wins the ASP WQS Relentless Boardmasters beating 23 year old Txaber Trojaola (EUK), at Fistral Beach in Newquay, England.

Ross, who finished ahead of the 96-man field of competitors after posting several of the events best scores throughout the four-day competition. The 2000 ratings points virtually guarantee Ross qualification for the 2010 ASP World Tour with a record 14 975 points.

Its a pretty incredible feeling right now, Ross said. Its such a good year already and its got even better today so I guess that by putting everything together and doing the things I do, its paid off and its great. I am not sure what I am doing next, I havent been home at all this year and that result will make me think about my schedule.

This was the second win of the year for Ross, today after the ASP WQS 6-Star Prime at Margaret River in March, dominating the event with a series of consistent scores including an impressive 17.83 point heat score on Day 3.

I was pretty confident for my heats but stressed out a little against Wiggoly (Dantas), Ross said. I work with him and have been giving him a lot of the few things that work for me. The waves were smaller today and I had to adapt to the conditions and it went on perfectly.

Txaber Trojaola (Bakio, EUK) achieved his best result ever since he started touring on the tour. Surprising his opponents throughout the last day of competition with smart wave choice and heat tactics.

I am just over the moon right now and I cant believe Ive placed runner-up, Trojaola said. I never thought I would make the final, its my best result ever and I got through a few tricky heats. The truth is I had nothing to lose and took heat by heat and did not feel any pressure being the outsider. I had a gale plan and stuck to it, and its taken me to the final. It is pretty amazing.

Trojaolas result moves him to No. 3 on the ASP European WQS Series, a career best.

The 19 year Old Wiggoly Dantas (BRA) defending champion, 19, was placed equal 3rd, a second consecutive excellent result for the Brazilian surfer.

I am pretty happy with that result but the waves were not very good for the Semifinals, Dantas said. Daniel Ross got a few good ones but he is a friend and a coach in our team so we had a good time out there. Getting third is still a good result.

I dont want to put too much pressure on myself with the qualification, Dantas said. I am trying to surf my best and slowly get back into the race so I will stick to my plan and try and keep the feeling right. I feel I have improved from last year and I am looking forward to the next events.

Hi,

Just in case you haven’t noticed the surf is up in Sunny Cornwall (well at least we’ve got some sunshine now).

For the last few days, we’ve had a great swell, with nice conditions for surfing, last night was a bit too scary for me, but I expect conditions to settle down on the run up to the weekend.

Just a note for any of you out there with kids who love playing in the sea be it surfing, skim boarding, bodyboarding, or just plain wave jumping, don’t let the weather put you off.
I took some of my kids and their friends down to St Ives bay the other evening, it was throwing it down, windy, overcast, but some nice waves to be had and we all loved it! The key is to place safe, and have the right kit.
A 3/2mm wetsuit would do the trick this time of the year in Cornwall, you just need to decide on either a long or short (spring suit) version, it depends how much you feel the cold.

happy holidays
see you out there!