surphang magazine issue 15

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowConnor Kicks Out!Connor Kicks Out!

Shapers, Shapers, shooters & shooters & shreddersshredders

Champ ChatsChamp ChatsGonzalezGonzalez

goes green!goes green!

Secrets in the SouthSecrets in the SouthSumbawan SurfectionSumbawan Surfection

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SurphangSurphangMagazineMagazine

'Going the distance!'

It doesn't matter what you do in life, if you're going to do it well

then you have to put in a decent amount of effort. But if you want to do it better than those around you then you have to put in even more effort than that! And however hard that effort might become you just

have to keep on trying, you just have to go the distance!

So this issue is full of surfers who are doing just that – going the

distance! From surfers travelling the length of the land to surf that

perfect southern secret spot to surfers journeying the entire globe simply to seek out the best waves on offer in any given season, all of

them are putting in that extra bit of effort to ensure they're pushing

their own surfing to the limits! And hopefully as you now go on and see what they've all achieved, it might inspire us all to get amongst it, get

out there and get shredding too!

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This Issue's FeaturesThis Issue's Features

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowConnor kicks out!Connor kicks out!

Connor O'Leary is going the distance, competing all around the world with one goal – to get onto the WCT!

Champ Chats Champ Chats Gonzalez Goes Green!Gonzalez Goes Green!

2011 Under 14 German Champion, Noah Gonzalez

surfs for one thing – barrels! Time for a green room chat!

Finding the perfect spot with no-one out is rare nowadays

unless like Chris Hartl, you seek out those secret spots!

Secrets in the SouthSecrets in the South

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This IssueThis Issue

A pack of Top British surfers knew winter wasn't for them

and so went in search of perfect waves – Sumbawa delivered!

Sumbawan SurfectionSumbawan SurfectionThree people, same passion but

diferent hobbies. Find out about our frst set of shapers,

shooters and shredders.

Shapers, shooters Shapers, shooters & shredders& shredders

In 'The Goss' this issue, we look at which Brits have got what it takes to take on the Euros this coming season.

EurovisionEurovision

Going the distance can often be rewarding!Photo: Christiane Hartl

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Welcome toWelcome toThe Pro ShowThe Pro Show

Connor kicks out!Connor kicks out!Words & Photos: stu gaston

Connor O'Leary kicks out his tail mid backhand air reverse at Lacanau.

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When Connor O'Leary came to Europe for When Connor O'Leary came to Europe for the ASP QS events last summer, he certainly the ASP QS events last summer, he certainly

turned a few heads with his surfng skills what turned a few heads with his surfng skills what with having just won his frst ASP event in with having just won his frst ASP event in

Korea. Since then he's gone on to become the Korea. Since then he's gone on to become the Australian NSW State Open Champion and Australian NSW State Open Champion and

entered the top 60 of the world rankings. So entered the top 60 of the world rankings. So we caught up with Connor to fnd out more.we caught up with Connor to fnd out more.

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Name: Name: Connor O'LearyConnor O'LearyAge: Age: 1818Years surfng: Years surfng: Since i was about 6 so 12 yearsSince i was about 6 so 12 yearsWhere you live: Where you live: Cronulla, Sydney, NSW AustraliaCronulla, Sydney, NSW AustraliaSponsors: Sponsors: Quiksilver, Al Merrick, Quiksilver, Al Merrick, Ocean and Earth, Vestal Ocean and Earth, Vestal Watches, Triple Bull SurfshopWatches, Triple Bull SurfshopLocal break/s: Local break/s: Cronulla Beach, Voodoo, Cronulla Beach, Voodoo, Cronulla Point, Shark IslandCronulla Point, Shark Island

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The Pro ShowThe Pro Show

Favourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Rob Machado, Nate Tyler, Dane ReynoldsRob Machado, Nate Tyler, Dane Reynolds

Favourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Rocky Lefts, Angourie, South StraddieRocky Lefts, Angourie, South Straddie

Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Modern CollectiveModern Collective

Favourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Getting Barrelled!!! Getting Barrelled!!!

Favourite board? Favourite board? Al Merrick RookieAl Merrick Rookie

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Connor keeps his surfing pointing in the right direction.

What got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? My parents both surfed and mum was My parents both surfed and mum was a professional Japanese surfer back in a professional Japanese surfer back in the day, so they influenced me alot.the day, so they influenced me alot.

When and how did you become When and how did you become sponsored? sponsored? I got an ofer of Quiksilver when i was I got an ofer of Quiksilver when i was about 12. about 12.

What moment are you most proud of What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far? in your surfng career so far? Probably representing Australia in the Probably representing Australia in the 2011 ISA World Juniors in Peru was an 2011 ISA World Juniors in Peru was an awesome opportunity; also recently awesome opportunity; also recently winning my frst WQS eventwinning my frst WQS event in Korea.in Korea.

Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? I don't really have an inspiring surfer, I don't really have an inspiring surfer, but Glen Hall has inspired me alot this but Glen Hall has inspired me alot this year because he's kept going at it and year because he's kept going at it and at it on the WQS for some time now at it on the WQS for some time now and fnally being in a solid spot in the and fnally being in a solid spot in the rankings has cracked it to to be able to rankings has cracked it to to be able to qualify onto the World Tour this year.qualify onto the World Tour this year.

What do you prefer, free surfng or What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? competitions and why? I always love freesurfng and I always love freesurfng and expressing myself and getting expressing myself and getting footage, but I've always loved footage, but I've always loved competing, so I guess I like to mix it competing, so I guess I like to mix it around. around.

What song motivates you before a What song motivates you before a surf? surf? Any song with a fast pace and good Any song with a fast pace and good beat, songs of surf movies that get beat, songs of surf movies that get you psyched to go surfng.you psyched to go surfng.

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When and where was When and where was your best surf session? your best surf session? I can't really tell you where was I can't really tell you where was my best surf session because I my best surf session because I can't really remember but I can't really remember but I recently went to Bali before I recently went to Bali before I came to Europe and got some came to Europe and got some amazing waves, surfed the left amazing waves, surfed the left point at Canguu 5ft clean with point at Canguu 5ft clean with the most perfect barrels with the most perfect barrels with noone out! I was cheering!!noone out! I was cheering!!What's the worst What's the worst wipeout of your life? wipeout of your life? A few years ago I surfed A few years ago I surfed Margaret River when I was Margaret River when I was 16 for the Aussie titles and it 16 for the Aussie titles and it was huge, 8-10ft, and I ended was huge, 8-10ft, and I ended up getting a 10ft clean on the up getting a 10ft clean on the head! Was the scariest moment head! Was the scariest moment of my life! And getting caught of my life! And getting caught inside on a big one out Sunset inside on a big one out Sunset last year!last year!

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Connor comes out the doggy door.

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Connor kicks out a clean fan of spray.

What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? I usually go for a cruise around on the I usually go for a cruise around on the skate board, go and train if I am keen skate board, go and train if I am keen enough, maybe go hit some golf balls enough, maybe go hit some golf balls at the driving range.at the driving range.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yes I train 3 times a week, just to keep Yes I train 3 times a week, just to keep my ftness levels up and to get some my ftness levels up and to get some more muscles in my legs, and to more muscles in my legs, and to increase my core strength.increase my core strength.

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And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? If I didn't surf, I would probably keep playing soccer. If I didn't surf, I would probably keep playing soccer. I stopped playing soccer when I was 14 because I stopped playing soccer when I was 14 because I was always away for surfng competitions I was always away for surfng competitions so I never got to play.so I never got to play.If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? I would buy mulitple houses around the best surf spots I would buy mulitple houses around the best surf spots in Australia and the world, and a car that can ft in Australia and the world, and a car that can ft surfboards easily in, hahasurfboards easily in, hahaWhat's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? I had eggs and fresh orange juice.I had eggs and fresh orange juice.What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? Most overused word probably 'yeah'.Most overused word probably 'yeah'.

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Connor grabs every opportunity to kick his surfing into touch and push the limits!

What's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? Goal for next year is to hopefully make the Goal for next year is to hopefully make the top 50, or at least get a better seed for the top 50, or at least get a better seed for the year after.year after.And what about the future? And what about the future? In fve to ten years time I hope to see In fve to ten years time I hope to see myself either in a solid spot for making the myself either in a solid spot for making the World Tour, or even just making a career in World Tour, or even just making a career in surfng if that doesn't work out, but still surfng if that doesn't work out, but still having a good ranking in the world having a good ranking in the world rankings.rankings.

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Connor O'LearyConnor O'Leary

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Champ Champ ChatsChats

Gonzalez Goes green!Gonzalez Goes green!

Words: stu gaston Photos: Chris Hartl

Noah Gonzalez loves getting in the green room!

Noah Gonzalez isn't your average 15 year old. Noah Gonzalez isn't your average 15 year old. He simply lives for one thing – getting barrelled! He simply lives for one thing – getting barrelled! So Noah spends a good amount of his days fnding So Noah spends a good amount of his days fnding the perfect green room and where better to do this the perfect green room and where better to do this than the island of Fuerteventura. Here he can perfect than the island of Fuerteventura. Here he can perfect his tube riding style, a skill which he then brings nicely his tube riding style, a skill which he then brings nicely into his competitive surfng, most recently having been into his competitive surfng, most recently having been the Under 14 German Champion in 2011. So now two years the Under 14 German Champion in 2011. So now two years later, we caught up for a chat about what he's got in store next. later, we caught up for a chat about what he's got in store next.

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So Noah, it could be said you’re living the dream! But So Noah, it could be said you’re living the dream! But how did you come to be living in Fuerteventura?how did you come to be living in Fuerteventura?I was lucky and I was born on this great island - my I was lucky and I was born on this great island - my father is from Asturias in Northern Spain and my mum father is from Asturias in Northern Spain and my mum is German and she literally landed here, because she is German and she literally landed here, because she was working as a flight attendant back then. So I am was working as a flight attendant back then. So I am half German and half Spanish - a good mixture.half German and half Spanish - a good mixture.So what’s the surf scene like in Fuerteventura then?So what’s the surf scene like in Fuerteventura then?The surf scene in Fuerteventura is very multi cultural - The surf scene in Fuerteventura is very multi cultural - we have very good locals and lots of tourists also in we have very good locals and lots of tourists also in the spots, but it's not localised at all and we all surf the spots, but it's not localised at all and we all surf together with a lot of fun. Of course we all know each together with a lot of fun. Of course we all know each other and I often surf with my two friends Colby and other and I often surf with my two friends Colby and Ayko and my Italian coach and friend Alessandro.Ayko and my Italian coach and friend Alessandro.

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CHAMPCHAMP CHATSCHATS

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

And how then did you actually get into surfng?And how then did you actually get into surfng?I started surfng in the summer 2006 when I was I started surfng in the summer 2006 when I was 8 years old with the Surf School Las Olitas. They 8 years old with the Surf School Las Olitas. They ofered a summer course from the Sports council ofered a summer course from the Sports council and my mum booked my sister and me on it. and my mum booked my sister and me on it. I loved it so much that I did not want to sail I loved it so much that I did not want to sail anymore though my dad and my sailing coach anymore though my dad and my sailing coach were not very amused about this fact! But I was were not very amused about this fact! But I was so stoked with surfng that from this point I was so stoked with surfng that from this point I was only thinking about surfng, surfng, surfng!only thinking about surfng, surfng, surfng!

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And of course you were the Under 14 German And of course you were the Under 14 German Champion a year back. Talk us through that Champion a year back. Talk us through that

contest and how you came to win it?contest and how you came to win it?Yes, I actually won the Under 14 German Yes, I actually won the Under 14 German Champs back in October 2011! In 2010 I Champs back in October 2011! In 2010 I

became the runner-up and in 2011 I won the became the runner-up and in 2011 I won the contest because the waves in Mimizan, France contest because the waves in Mimizan, France

were perfect for me! In the semi fnals and in the were perfect for me! In the semi fnals and in the fnal the waves were big and strong and this was fnal the waves were big and strong and this was

great for me. Last year I did not participate, great for me. Last year I did not participate, because I was in Panama in the ISA World because I was in Panama in the ISA World

Junior Championships and in France for the Junior Championships and in France for the Euro Juniors, so I could not miss more school Euro Juniors, so I could not miss more school classes and therefore I could not go again to classes and therefore I could not go again to

France for the German Champs 2012.France for the German Champs 2012.

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

Noah would quite happily live in the green room!

You have to overcome some solid surfng from You have to overcome some solid surfng from your contenders to win a national title. How do your contenders to win a national title. How do you rate your surfng peers over in the Canaries you rate your surfng peers over in the Canaries and the rest of Europe at the moment?and the rest of Europe at the moment?The surfng level - especially in Spain, France and The surfng level - especially in Spain, France and Portugal is very, very high. Also on the Canary Portugal is very, very high. Also on the Canary Islands we have lots of boys who really have a Islands we have lots of boys who really have a great surfng style and who have a lot of talent. great surfng style and who have a lot of talent. My surfng is ok, but for sure there are boys who My surfng is ok, but for sure there are boys who have more talent than I have. On Fuerteventura I have more talent than I have. On Fuerteventura I am among the best fve Under 16 boys of the am among the best fve Under 16 boys of the island I would say. island I would say. Now you've achieved your frst title then, what's Now you've achieved your frst title then, what's next? What are your goals for 2013?next? What are your goals for 2013?My main goal for 2013 is to become the German My main goal for 2013 is to become the German Champ in the Under 16 division. I also have a Champ in the Under 16 division. I also have a new board sponsor from Germany - Buster new board sponsor from Germany - Buster Surfboards so I will try to do as many contests Surfboards so I will try to do as many contests as possible on the Canary Islands and the as possible on the Canary Islands and the German Champs in France this year.German Champs in France this year.

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And what about training? How do you keep on And what about training? How do you keep on top of ftness and keep on pushing your surfng?top of ftness and keep on pushing your surfng?

I have surf training with Alessandro from I have surf training with Alessandro from Wolfhouse Corralejo together with my friends Wolfhouse Corralejo together with my friends

Colby and Ayko twice a week, but of course we Colby and Ayko twice a week, but of course we surf every day if the waves are good. Those days surf every day if the waves are good. Those days without waves we keep ft in the Papagayo Gym without waves we keep ft in the Papagayo Gym

in Corralejo with our ftness coach Pedro or Iin Corralejo with our ftness coach Pedro or I just do some running which I like too.just do some running which I like too.

Now, you're already living the dream in Now, you're already living the dream in Fuerteventura but what's your idea of a perfect Fuerteventura but what's your idea of a perfect

trip then? Where would you want to go?trip then? Where would you want to go?My perfect trip would be somewhere in the My perfect trip would be somewhere in the

world where I could fnd rights and tubes! And world where I could fnd rights and tubes! And not too many people! Next year I plan to gonot too many people! Next year I plan to go

with some friends to Indonesia....I amwith some friends to Indonesia....I am looking forward to this trip!looking forward to this trip!

Finally, where do you see your surfng Finally, where do you see your surfng being in fve to ten years time then?being in fve to ten years time then?

In 5 to 10 years I will be surfng aroundIn 5 to 10 years I will be surfng around the world for fun and travelling asthe world for fun and travelling as much as I can besides my studies!much as I can besides my studies!

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

In this ever more digitalised world, the age old notion of simply setting off on a road trip and

coming across some epic secret spot with nobody else out leaving perfect peaks all to yourself

seems almost inconceivable. Nowadays it's all Google this or Instagram that meaning any epic wave found is all over the web in seconds! So in

this issue we pay homage to the secret hot spots around the world as Chris Hartl and her surfing son Noah Gonzalez go in search of secret spots

in the south of the island of Fuerteventura.

Punta de Jandia, the perfect semi secret hot spot!

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First of all, before going any further, it's important to point out that this is not about to reveal the

whereabouts of every secret spot in the south of Fuerteventura! Not at all! The main spot in the south of the island is actually called 'Secretos' though simply because it is an area thriving in many breaks unknown to the masses and is a haven for the locals where they can surf those

perfect barreling peaks all to themselves!

Noah Gonzalez getting barelled at Secretos in the south of Fuerteventura.

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The kind of line up we'd all like to find empty every now and then!

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

And after all that's what secret spots are about – those in the know having the chance to keep their

special finds close to their chests and thus enjoy that rarity of unridden, uncrowded perfect waves.

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Noah Gonzalez notching up more time in the green room!

And as can be seen, Noah certainly scored some epic waves when he and his mother Chris went in search

of secret spots in the south of Fuerteventura.

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With waves like this at Secretos, it's no wonder they keep the rest quiet.

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

And it's worth remembering that 'Secretos' is just one break in the south of the island – there are

many more secrets waiting to be discovered nearby!

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Even the lighthouse of Punta de Jandia keeps watch over the area!

And if they're all as perfect as this, then it could well be worth remembering the power of the search!

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Noah nicely shacked in yet another tantalisingly tasty tube!

After all, how many of us wouldn't relish being deep in this green room barrel ourselves!

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

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The sort of secret spot we'd all like to watch over!

So next time you turn up at your destined surf spot and curse the crowds who've beaten you to it, it may be worth remembering that well before Google came along, the notion of a search meant

getting out there and seeking out your own secret spot. Perhaps then you could be scoring unridden,

uncrowded green rooms all to your very self!

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Words: stu gaston, Harry Timson & Seb Smart Photos: Vince Timson (of Harry&Co) & Joel Bishop (of Seb)

Sumbawan SurfectionSumbawan Surfection

Indonesia has always been a favoured winter getawayso no sooner did Harry Timson get back from Lanzarote then he was of on a two month trip to Sumbawa, home to the infamous Lakey's Peak, a goofy footer's heaven! Fortunately for us, he had full time dad and part time cameraman Vince in tow and so together the Timson's bring us our frst taste of perfect surf in Sumbawa!

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surphangawaysurphangaway

'Big punt on the shallow'Big punt on the shallowsection trying to spot where section trying to spot where

to land without hitting a rock!'to land without hitting a rock!'

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'Weaving my way through a 'Weaving my way through a barrel – every wave was perfect, barrel – every wave was perfect, not one single drop out of place!'not one single drop out of place!'

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'This left was like a skate park – 'This left was like a skate park – sections left, right and centre!'sections left, right and centre!'

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Reubyn Ash Popped over Reubyn Ash Popped over for some punts too!for some punts too!


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And brother Joss Ash came along And brother Joss Ash came along for a jaunt to perfect surf as well!for a jaunt to perfect surf as well!


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'Empty left hander, barrels and airs 'Empty left hander, barrels and airs all day long with only a couple of turtles all day long with only a couple of turtles and reef sharks to share the waves with!'and reef sharks to share the waves with!'

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'Stormy sessions are sometimes the best ones! 'Stormy sessions are sometimes the best ones! Gotta mix it up with straight airs as well!'Gotta mix it up with straight airs as well!'

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Fellow Newquay up and coming surfer Fellow Newquay up and coming surfer Dale Foster joined the timsons and grabbed Dale Foster joined the timsons and grabbed every chance to make the most of the perfect surf!every chance to make the most of the perfect surf!

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'Tail high punt on a perfect section 'Tail high punt on a perfect section mixed with perfect wind – not everyone's mixed with perfect wind – not everyone's

cup of tea but definitely mine haha'cup of tea but definitely mine haha'

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'Another stormy session 'Another stormy session – – go big or go home haha'go big or go home haha'

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'Tail chuck in front of the boys, not 'Tail chuck in front of the boys, not sure whether they were gonna sure whether they were gonna

die haha! Stuck it though!'die haha! Stuck it though!'

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'Second section perfection! 'Second section perfection! Picture says it all really! Picture says it all really! Such a perfect barrel!'Such a perfect barrel!'

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'Late evening glass off, 'Late evening glass off, low tide and perfect swell low tide and perfect swell – – another day in paradise!'another day in paradise!'

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Jayce Robinson joined the Brit Jayce Robinson joined the Brit crew for some fun in Sumbawa!crew for some fun in Sumbawa!

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Lyndon Wake was loving Lyndon Wake was loving his time there too!his time there too!

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'Finding one of the hollower ones of the day. 'Finding one of the hollower ones of the day. Perfect timing as Piper had to sit and watch Perfect timing as Piper had to sit and watch

me get spat out of a perfect little runner.'me get spat out of a perfect little runner.'

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'Surfing with Reubyn Ash in Lakeys was 'Surfing with Reubyn Ash in Lakeys was probably the best thing for my surfing! probably the best thing for my surfing! Trying things like rodeos that he has down Trying things like rodeos that he has down and you just learn from watching! Incredible!'and you just learn from watching! Incredible!'

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Safe to say, Harry had an awe Safe to say, Harry had an awe inspiring time out in sumbawa, inspiring time out in sumbawa, taking his surfing to ever new heights!taking his surfing to ever new heights!

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Meanwhile over in Sumatra, Seb Smart was fnding his own picture of surfection, accompanied by fellow surfer Joel Bishop who was for now behind the lens.

Although they scored some epic waves, there were days when the swell would typically drop away though this didn't necessarily mean the waves would disappear...

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'We woke up pretty late, about 10 am,'We woke up pretty late, about 10 am, which is late for a surf in Sumatra! Thewhich is late for a surf in Sumatra! The

weather wasn't great, pretty misty andweather wasn't great, pretty misty andovercast and I just had a funny feelingovercast and I just had a funny feeling there would be swell. After breakfast,there would be swell. After breakfast, we drove down the point to find emptywe drove down the point to find empty

3-4ft left handers rolling down the 3-4ft left handers rolling down the reef with playful light wind blowingreef with playful light wind blowing

straight into them... I was out there!'straight into them... I was out there!'

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'I was stoked with the alley oop! Joel got it perfectly, 'I was stoked with the alley oop! Joel got it perfectly, right in mid rotation. I had so much speed on that wave .'right in mid rotation. I had so much speed on that wave .'

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'Later on in the session it got better as the tide came in 'Later on in the session it got better as the tide came in and I got used to the waves. Joel got a nice shot of a full and I got used to the waves. Joel got a nice shot of a full rotation reverse which turned out better than I thought.'rotation reverse which turned out better than I thought.'

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It would seem that Seb also had an epic time out inIt would seem that Seb also had an epic time out inSumatra, grabbing his own chance of surfection!Sumatra, grabbing his own chance of surfection!


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Words & Some Photos: stu gaston

Shapers, shootersShapers, shooters& shredders& shredders

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Hot ShotsHot Shots

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Surfng is ultimately all about a harmonious existence between water and wind that forms into swell and thus

creates waves. Mix in a talented surfer and the package is complete. Or is it? There's a lot more to the human side of

surfng than just the guy who rides the board. After all the other guy who made that board is pretty crucial too! Plus

if we're to share in this harmonious existence then the guy in the water capturing it on camera also has a role to play!

So we decided it was time to readdress that balance which means taking a look into the world of a shaper and a shooter

as well as a shredder in this issue's special “Hot Shots' feature.

ShaperShaperTaz YassinTaz Yassin

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Name: Name: Tarek YassinTarek Yassin

Age: Age: 1717

Nickname: Nickname: TazTaz

Years surfng/shaping: Years surfng/shaping: Surfng since I was around 9Surfng since I was around 9

and shaping since I was 12and shaping since I was 12Where you live: Where you live:

Tenerife, Canary IslandsTenerife, Canary IslandsSponsors: Sponsors:

Ryobi-ToolsRyobi-ToolsLocal break/s: Local break/s:

Spanish LeftSpanish LeftFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer?

OccyOccyFavourite shaper? Favourite shaper?

MayhemMayhemFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie?

Drive thru New-ZealandDrive thru New-ZealandFavourite shaping process? Favourite shaping process?

Fine tuning the rails.Fine tuning the rails.Favourite board? Favourite board?

5'5 19'3/8 2'3/8 double bump-Butt tail shortie 5'5 19'3/8 2'3/8 double bump-Butt tail shortie I shaped a year ago, nothing has beaten it yet!!I shaped a year ago, nothing has beaten it yet!!


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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?Always loved being at the beach and playing around the Always loved being at the beach and playing around the shorebfeak with my boogy board, so it was just a natural shorebfeak with my boogy board, so it was just a natural progressionprogressionWhen and how did you become interested in shaping When and how did you become interested in shaping boards?boards?I had always been good at working with my hands. And then I had always been good at working with my hands. And then this one year, I perforated my eardrum on a wipeout surfng this one year, I perforated my eardrum on a wipeout surfng the spanish left.. And I was left out of the water for 6 months the spanish left.. And I was left out of the water for 6 months so I just started shaping to keep my mind occupied and so I just started shaping to keep my mind occupied and basically just progressed from there...basically just progressed from there...What moment are you most proud of in your shaping career What moment are you most proud of in your shaping career so far?so far?Placing in the top 3 shapers at the Californian "Icons of Placing in the top 3 shapers at the Californian "Icons of Foam'' tribute shape-of against some of the best shapers of Foam'' tribute shape-of against some of the best shapers of my time... Pat Rawson, Jhon Pyzel, Wayne Rich, Reno my time... Pat Rawson, Jhon Pyzel, Wayne Rich, Reno Abellira...Abellira...

Taz's shaping bay.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Surfers travel the globe to surf Surfers travel the globe to surf diferent spots. What diferent diferent spots. What diferent spots have you visited to shape spots have you visited to shape with famous shapers?with famous shapers?I've spent my fair amount of time in I've spent my fair amount of time in famous spots shaping all over the world famous spots shaping all over the world from Snapper Rocks, Kirra-Point and many from Snapper Rocks, Kirra-Point and many other during my stay in Oz... Trestles and other during my stay in Oz... Trestles and T-Street in Cali... And various around Europe T-Street in Cali... And various around Europe like Zarautz and Mundaka...like Zarautz and Mundaka...


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You spent 3 months in California recently so You spent 3 months in California recently so tell us more about how that came about and tell us more about how that came about and the experience you gained as a shaper.the experience you gained as a shaper.Well I posted this video of me shaping on Well I posted this video of me shaping on Youtube when I was 15 and the director of Youtube when I was 15 and the director of the Boardroom International Surfboard the Boardroom International Surfboard Show saw it and invited me to the comp Show saw it and invited me to the comp along with six world class shapers like Rawson, along with six world class shapers like Rawson, Reno, Pyzel... And after placing in the top 3 of Reno, Pyzel... And after placing in the top 3 of that comp I got ofered the chance to Work for that comp I got ofered the chance to Work for Mayhem at Lost surfboards and also became Mayhem at Lost surfboards and also became close friends and worked for Tim Patterson! close friends and worked for Tim Patterson! I ended up staying for about 3 months.I ended up staying for about 3 months.

Taz taking his time to perfect his shaping.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Who in shapingWho in shaping inspires you most?inspires you most?

My biggest influencesMy biggest influences in shaping are Mayhemin shaping are Mayhem

and Tim Patterson.and Tim Patterson.What do you prefer,What do you prefer,

surfng or shapingsurfng or shaping boards and why?boards and why?Surfng when it'sSurfng when it's

good and shapinggood and shaping when it's bad. Thatwhen it's bad. That

way I waste no time hahaway I waste no time hahaWhat song motivates youWhat song motivates you

whilst your shaping?whilst your shaping?James Arthur'sJames Arthur's

competition tracks!competition tracks!When and where would you sayWhen and where would you say you've shaped your best boardyou've shaped your best board

so far? Talk us through it.so far? Talk us through it.The thing is that a "best board"The thing is that a "best board"

is a subjective term...is a subjective term... Depending on the type ofDepending on the type of

surfer looking at it... Butsurfer looking at it... But I'd have to say that myI'd have to say that my

most positivelymost positively recognized batchrecognized batch

of shapes wereof shapes were made in Californiamade in California

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What do you do when youWhat do you do when you aren't shaping boards or surfng?aren't shaping boards or surfng?

Work on my computer designs andWork on my computer designs and party haha... Surfng and shaping basicallyparty haha... Surfng and shaping basically

occupies 95% of my life. But with my increasingoccupies 95% of my life. But with my increasing demand for my boards, my time spent behind ademand for my boards, my time spent behind a

computer screen working on my fles is growing at a computer screen working on my fles is growing at a considerable rate. And whenever I'm back home, there's considerable rate. And whenever I'm back home, there's

always a little time for some epic parties! always a little time for some epic parties! If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?My own factory in Cali, a house near Salt Creek andMy own factory in Cali, a house near Salt Creek and a jet to fly me back to Tenerife all the time.a jet to fly me back to Tenerife all the time.What's the healthiest thing you ate today?What's the healthiest thing you ate today?A salad!A salad!What's your most overused word?What's your most overused word?Sick!Sick!What's your goal for the next year?What's your goal for the next year?To get my label working at a constant rate To get my label working at a constant rate on a National level!on a National level!And what about the future? Where do youAnd what about the future? Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?see yourself in fve to ten years time?In fve years I hope to see my self as a In fve years I hope to see my self as a noticeable shaping force in Europe... noticeable shaping force in Europe... And in ten I hope to be one of the And in ten I hope to be one of the biggest shapers in the world biggest shapers in the world shaping for all the top pros, shaping for all the top pros, maybe with a little grommet maybe with a little grommet on the way!on the way!

A job well done!Photo: Stu Gaston

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ShooterShooterJacob FricksJacob Fricks

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Name: Name: Jacob FricksJacob Fricks

Age: Age: 1717

Nickname: Nickname: FricksFricks

Years surfng/shooting: Years surfng/shooting: 3 years3 years

Where you live: Where you live: Laguna NiguelLaguna Niguel

Sponsors: Sponsors: Mom and DadMom and DadLocal break/s: Local break/s:

Salt CreekSalt Creek

Favourite surf photographer? Favourite surf photographer? Clark Little or Chris BurkardClark Little or Chris Burkard

Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Who Is J.O.B.Who Is J.O.B.

Favourite place to shoot? Favourite place to shoot? My favourite place I've shot at My favourite place I've shot at

so far has been Sandy’s in Oahu. so far has been Sandy’s in Oahu. Maybe just because the waves Maybe just because the waves were perfect that day but I’ve were perfect that day but I’ve

never had so much fun shooting!never had so much fun shooting!Favourite shooting stance (water or land)? Favourite shooting stance (water or land)?

Water. You just get so into it and all the Water. You just get so into it and all the surfers out there push themselves to take surfers out there push themselves to take

and pull into the biggest waves just because and pull into the biggest waves just because they know they're going to get a sick shot!they know they're going to get a sick shot!


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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?I lived in Washington forI lived in Washington for

13 years and always loved13 years and always loved watching surfng every timewatching surfng every time

I came down to California.I came down to California. Finally when we movedFinally when we moved

down here it's justdown here it's just something I had to do. something I had to do.

When and how did you becomeWhen and how did you become interested in shooting surfng?interested in shooting surfng?

I saw Clark Little’s Photos andI saw Clark Little’s Photos and I just had to do it. I’ve neverI just had to do it. I’ve never

been so attracted tobeen so attracted to something I’ve never done.something I’ve never done.

What moment are you most proudWhat moment are you most proud

of in your shooting career so far?of in your shooting career so far?Clark Little liked my photo once!Clark Little liked my photo once! That was really cool. Other thanThat was really cool. Other than

that just getting published inthat just getting published in some magazines and newspaperssome magazines and newspapers

nothing too serious though. nothing too serious though. Surfers travel the globe to surfSurfers travel the globe to surf diferent spots. What diferentdiferent spots. What diferent

spots have you visited to shootspots have you visited to shoot with famous surfers?with famous surfers?

None yet but hopefully one day!None yet but hopefully one day!


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You spent some time in Hawaii recently soYou spent some time in Hawaii recently so tell us more about how that came about andtell us more about how that came about and the experience you gained as a photographer? the experience you gained as a photographer? Hawaii is amazing! The water is so blue and just Hawaii is amazing! The water is so blue and just feels like there is so many places to shoot. It feels like there is so many places to shoot. It really just inspired me to keep on going and really just inspired me to keep on going and looking for new perspectives.looking for new perspectives. Who in surf photography inspires you most? Who in surf photography inspires you most? Clark Little! Every time I see one of his photos Clark Little! Every time I see one of his photos I'm always amazed!I'm always amazed!What do you prefer, surfng or shooting What do you prefer, surfng or shooting surf and why? surf and why? Shooting surf... Cause I suck at surfng!Shooting surf... Cause I suck at surfng!What song motivates you whilst your shooting? What song motivates you whilst your shooting? Hard to listen to music in the water butHard to listen to music in the water butif I could it would be Sail by AWOLNATION. if I could it would be Sail by AWOLNATION. Love that song!Love that song!When and where would you say you've snapped When and where would you say you've snapped your best shot so far? Talk us through it.your best shot so far? Talk us through it.I think probably at Salt Creek which is about 2 I think probably at Salt Creek which is about 2 miles from my house. I got up at 6am and went miles from my house. I got up at 6am and went down there and waited for the sunrise. It was down there and waited for the sunrise. It was freeing cold like low 40’s which is cold for freeing cold like low 40’s which is cold for California. Finally the sun was just coming up California. Finally the sun was just coming up over the Ritz Carlton and the waves where so over the Ritz Carlton and the waves where so glassy and perfect. It’s a time where there was glassy and perfect. It’s a time where there was only couple people out and I could stand in one only couple people out and I could stand in one spot and just wait for the waves to come to me. spot and just wait for the waves to come to me. This shot wasn’t the biggest wave of the dayThis shot wasn’t the biggest wave of the daybut defantly my favourite.but defantly my favourite.

'The water is so blue.'Photo: Jacob Fricks

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What do you do when youWhat do you do when you aren't shooting or surfng?aren't shooting or surfng?

Playing hockey.Playing hockey.Been doing it since I was 5.Been doing it since I was 5.

If you had unlimited money,If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?what would you buy?

House on Pipe!House on Pipe!What's the healthiestWhat's the healthiest thing you ate today?thing you ate today?

Mom made wafflesMom made wafflesbefore school today.before school today.

Those were really good.Those were really good.What's your most overused word?What's your most overused word?

DangitDangitWhat's your goal for the next year?What's your goal for the next year?To just keep going out and pullingTo just keep going out and pulling into bigger waves to get the coolinto bigger waves to get the cool

shots. Would love to get featuredshots. Would love to get featured on Surfline or get some photoson Surfline or get some photos

in a big magazine.in a big magazine.And what about the future?And what about the future? Where do you see yourselfWhere do you see yourself

in fve to ten years time?in fve to ten years time?I don’t really know. God hasI don’t really know. God has

a plan for me so he’s in control.a plan for me so he’s in control. I would like to be living in HawaiiI would like to be living in Hawaii

probably out taking of pictures ofprobably out taking of pictures of John John at Backdoor but whereJohn John at Backdoor but where

ever I am I'm sure I'll be happy.ever I am I'm sure I'll be happy.

ShredderShredderLucas TaubLucas Taub

113 - SM Lucas Filardi-Taub finds his way through a golden tube!Photo: Jared Sislin

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Name: Name: Lucas Filardi-TaubLucas Filardi-Taub

Age: Age: 1515

Nickname: Nickname: LouieLouie

Years surfng: Years surfng: 1111

Where you live: Where you live: Dana Point, CADana Point, CA

Sponsors: Sponsors: Arnette sunglasses,Arnette sunglasses,

Hdx mix, Stance socks,Hdx mix, Stance socks,Moveordie Surfboards, Fu waxMoveordie Surfboards, Fu wax

Local break/s: Local break/s: Salt CreekSalt Creek

Favourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Mick FanningMick Fanning

Favourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Salt CreekSalt Creek

Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? TrilogyTrilogy

Favourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Nothing better then a big carveNothing better then a big carve

Favourite board? Favourite board? 5'7 moveordie cufs model.5'7 moveordie cufs model.Haven't gotten a single badHaven't gotten a single bad

board yet from Maurie Gyenesboard yet from Maurie Gyenes– – he nails it every time.he nails it every time.


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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?My parents, they both surfMy parents, they both surf

When and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?2 years ago2 years ago

What moment are you most proudWhat moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?of in your surfng career so far?

Getting 2nd at Salt Creek this year in the NSSA,Getting 2nd at Salt Creek this year in the NSSA, qualifying for prime, and fnishing top 10 in Open.qualifying for prime, and fnishing top 10 in Open.

Who in surfng inspires you most?Who in surfng inspires you most?The Brazilans.The Brazilans.

They have the most drive out of anyoneThey have the most drive out of anyone in surfng and are all hungry to win.in surfng and are all hungry to win.

What do you prefer, free surfngWhat do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why?or competitions and why?

Contests because I love competingContests because I love competing and the feeling of winning a heat.and the feeling of winning a heat.

What song motivates you before a surf?What song motivates you before a surf?I have a lot. But right now probablyI have a lot. But right now probably

Radioactive by Imagine DragonsRadioactive by Imagine Dragons


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When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it. When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it. Hanalei Bay in Hawaii. Surfed for 4 hours with no one out the morning Hanalei Bay in Hawaii. Surfed for 4 hours with no one out the morning after New Years because everyone was still hungover haha but it was after New Years because everyone was still hungover haha but it was non stop perfect 4-6 ft rights coming through all morning.non stop perfect 4-6 ft rights coming through all morning.What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? Hawaii, went over the falls then took the set behind itHawaii, went over the falls then took the set behind it on the head. Got so worked!on the head. Got so worked!

Lucas Filardi-Taub's surfing future looks bright!Photo: Sean Rowland

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What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? Instagram, hangout with the boys, Instagram, hangout with the boys,

and skate occasionallyand skate occasionallyDo you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf?

Yes, DSC Performance in San Clemente.Yes, DSC Performance in San Clemente.And if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all,

what sport would you play? what sport would you play? Ice Hockey. I used to play it Ice Hockey. I used to play it

and it was so sick. I don't and it was so sick. I don't know why I stopped!know why I stopped!

If you had unlimited money, If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? what would you buy?

A plane so me and my friends could travelA plane so me and my friends could travel the world surfng perfect waves whenever.the world surfng perfect waves whenever.What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

An orange and banana.An orange and banana.What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word?

Heavy and dankHeavy and dank

What's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? To do well in NSSA and do a couple Pro Juniors here and there.To do well in NSSA and do a couple Pro Juniors here and there.

And what about the future? And what about the future? Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time? Hopefully making a living out of surfng but if not I Hopefully making a living out of surfng but if not I

would really like to do something in the surf industry!would really like to do something in the surf industry!

Words and photos: stu gaston

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It's that time of year when our attention once again turns to what's going It's that time of year when our attention once again turns to what's going on across the Channel in the rest of Europe. No, not because some old on across the Channel in the rest of Europe. No, not because some old croner's of to damage our fellow Europeans' ear drums but because the croner's of to damage our fellow Europeans' ear drums but because the ASP European contest season is soon to begin. So we take a quick look at ASP European contest season is soon to begin. So we take a quick look at three talented Brits who could have some serious Euro-vision and open the three talented Brits who could have some serious Euro-vision and open the eyes of their fellow European contenders over on the continental mainland.eyes of their fellow European contenders over on the continental mainland.

Jayce Robinson turning heads with a solid display of surfing skill.

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Jayce Robinson is current UK Pro Surf Tour Open Champion Jayce Robinson is current UK Pro Surf Tour Open Champion and so a hot contender on the European circuit. He began and so a hot contender on the European circuit. He began his 2012 season in stunning form with some successful early his 2012 season in stunning form with some successful early results so if he can maintain that momentum throughout results so if he can maintain that momentum throughout 2013 then our man from St Ives could be in for a good year!2013 then our man from St Ives could be in for a good year!

Jayce Robinson balancing skill, technique and talent at Lacanau, France.

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Luis Eyre is no stranger to European surf contests having Luis Eyre is no stranger to European surf contests having spent almost half of his life living and surfng in Portugal. spent almost half of his life living and surfng in Portugal. So this is certainly bound to give him a crucial insight into the So this is certainly bound to give him a crucial insight into the ways of competing successfully with the European big boys!ways of competing successfully with the European big boys!

Luis Eyre kicking his competition surfing skills into touch.

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But that's not Luis's only advantage – he's been a But that's not Luis's only advantage – he's been a UK Pro Junior Champion and already ranked in the UK Pro Junior Champion and already ranked in the Top 10 European Pro Juniors, not to mention the Top 10 European Pro Juniors, not to mention the fact that he's almost always made it to the fnal of fact that he's almost always made it to the fnal of every contest that he enters! All that adds up to every contest that he enters! All that adds up to some serious Euro-vision potential for 2013!some serious Euro-vision potential for 2013!

Luis Eyre mixing it up with some fine aerial antics too!

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Stu Campbell has been a very successful British Stu Campbell has been a very successful British surfer for all of his surfng career. Picked up early surfer for all of his surfng career. Picked up early as a grom by main sponsor O'Neill, Stu has been as a grom by main sponsor O'Neill, Stu has been a UK Pro Junior Champion and more recently a a UK Pro Junior Champion and more recently a British Open Champion so he pretty much has British Open Champion so he pretty much has the UK surf contest scene all sewn up!the UK surf contest scene all sewn up!

Stu Campbell rising high above the waves of Lacanau.

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Stu now spends a considerable amount of his Stu now spends a considerable amount of his year travelling to seek out some of the best surf year travelling to seek out some of the best surf across the globe with Costa Rica being a current across the globe with Costa Rica being a current favourite and so he will be hoping to transfer this favourite and so he will be hoping to transfer this thirst for waves abroad into some serious hunger thirst for waves abroad into some serious hunger for success when he returns to the European for success when he returns to the European contest circuit for this year's season! contest circuit for this year's season!

Stu Campbell keeping his eye on the job in hand!

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Next IssueWhere does the time go? Now a year since we

were bringing you shots back from our first Transatlantic trip to California and the talent that breeds along those shores, we decided,

inspired by the stunning shots of far flung places popping up in our inbox, that it was

time for another globe trotting trip seeking out tomorrow's hot surfing talent! So having been west, this time we headed east, a long

way east and jetted half way round the world to none other than Australia where surfing

isn't just a sport, it's very much a lifestyle! It's not really surprising then that many of the

Hot 100 surfers of the junior ranks hail from this sun drenched, surf rich paradise. And of

course we managed to catch up with many of them on our travels. So be prepared for the

next issue full of talent from down under!

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