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F51, Folkestone’s 3-Storey Skatepark & Climbing Centre England Folkstone’s brand new multi-storey, £17m skatepark, F51, opened its doors to the public in April. 3 skate disciplines – Park, North Devon Becomes 12th World Surfing Bowl and Flow – each have their own Reserve dedicated floor; from beginners to pros, North Devon has become the 12th location there’s space for everyone to develop and from around the globe to be selected as a progress. World Surfing Reserve, an international designation that recognises and celebrates American Company Vail Resorts Acquires the area’s outstanding quality surfing 55% Stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG beaches and brings together the local American mountain resorts company Vail community and experts in actions to Resorts has acquired 55% majority stake in protect them. Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG, Switzerland’s luxury resort and hotel complex; an The area has been recognised not only for investment totalling CHF 149 million. its high quality and diversity of surf breaks, but also for the unique natural beauty of its USA’s Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow Moves surroundings, its deep-rooted and historic Back to Salt Lake City, Utah surf culture, and its importance to the The USA’s Outdoor Retailer tradeshow wider community. is moving back to Salt Lake City in Utah for 2023 and beyond. So far, the show’s North Devon joins an exclusive list of World pencilled in for January and June 2023, Surfing Reserves that includes Malibu with the exact dates yet to be announced. and Santa Cruz in California, Ericeira in Portugal, the Gold Coast, Manly and Noosa VOITED’s UK PR & Communications to be in Australia, Punta de Lobos in Chile, Handled by Lephyr Huanchaco in Peru, Guarda do Embau Lephyr have been appointed to develop in Brazil, and Bahia de Todos Santos in eco-conscious outdoor lifestyle brand Mexico. VOITED‘s UK PR & communication strategies. This will include developing Mike West Elected Chairman of the Board at VOITED’s influencer strategy, brand Snowsports Industries America awareness and storytelling. Snowsports Industries America (SIA) has welcomed 4 new members and a new Vans Appoints New Global Brand President Chairman, 686’s Mike West, to their Board. VF Corp have appointed Kevin Bailey as The new appointees will aid SIA in the the new Vans Global Brand President. The continuation of industry innovation to poise move sees former Global President, Doug the snow industry in the best possible position Palladini depart the company after 18 to support and encourage future generations. years at the business. Bailey most recently 12
