Surphang Magazine Issue 42
Proudly presents
The Pro Show
J-Bay's McGillivray Champ Chats
Longhaul Leo-Paul!
Eno de Mexico
Groms des Mondes Worldwide Oceanside
Worlds-Ready Welsh
Surphang Magazine
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'The Worlds' Their Oyster!' In just a couple of weeks time, upcoming surfers from all over the globe will converge in Oceanside, California for one of the most prestigous contests of their lives – the ISA World Junior Championships. So in the following pages we've featured as many of them as we possibly can to give you just a taste of what a truly awesome event this is likely to be...
Luan Wood whacking one round on his way to becoming U18 World Champion! Photo: Matthew Tweddle SM - 02
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Surphang Magazine
Magazine Editor: Stuart Gaston Contributing Photographers: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos, Alan Burke, Lloyd Cole, David Ferguson, Bella Hunt, Warwick Martin, Donald McGillivray, Kody McGregor, Rubin Morris, Jonathan Payne, Dan Sedgwick, Pete Singlehurst, Gunar Steinert, Ian Stackhouse, Matthew Tweddle, Dean Vincent, CNAT Photography & Chuck@Surf-Shot Staff Photographer: Stuart Gaston
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Cover Shot: Matt McGillivray launching! Photo: Kody McGregor
Leo-Paul Etienne on the left that led to a World Champion title! Photo: Matthew Tweddle
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ThisIssue'sFeatures
The Pro Show Champ Chats Surphalosophy
J-Bay's McGillivray! Matt McGillivray has more than made his mark back home at J-Bay so now he's ready to show the world all that he can do!
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Longhaul Leo-Paul!
Eno de Mexico
Last year, Leo-Paul Etienne took Eno James is a Brit abroad, very the U16 World Champion title and much enjoying life in Sayulita so now he's training hard to defend it we caught up with him in France – Leo-Paul's in for the longhaul! to find out about life in Mexico!
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Groms des Mondes Here's our look at the huge mix of upcoming groms from all four corners of the globe who'll be competing at the Worlds!
Worldwide Oceanside
Worlds-Ready Welsh
And here's our in-depth look at Finally we talk to three Welsh one of California's most consistent Junior surf team members as they spots where all the action will be take on the biggest comp of their taking place – Oceanside, CA! lives so far – the World Juniors!
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Welcome to
The Pro Show J-Bay's McGillivray! Photos: Kody McGregor, Donald McGillivray & Stu Gaston; Words: Stu Gaston
07 - SM Matt McGillivray making the most of this section! Photo: Kody McGregor
TheProShow Matt McGillivray has more than made his mark back home at Jeffery's Bay winning numerous contests around South Africa so now he's ready to show the world all that he can do! Despite having to give up his team place for the World Juniors, he's been busy this summer building his QS ranking so we caught up with him while he was over in France...
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
09 - SM Matt McGillivray giving that lip some! Photo: Kody McGregor
TheProShow
Name: Matthew McGillivray Age: 18 Years Surfing: 8 years Where you live: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa Sponsors: Hurley, Oakley, Dakine, Spider Surfboards, Futures Fins, SkullCandy Local Breaks: Point and Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay Favourite surfer? Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning Favourite place to surf? Supertubes, Jeffery's Bay Favourite surf movie? Blue Horizon and Stranger Than Fiction Favourite surf trick? Getting barreled Favourite board? Spider Surfboard, Slash Model, 5'9 18,5 2,25
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
11 - SM Looking on while Matt McGillivray lays back! Photo: Kody McGregor
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What first got you into surfing? I first started surfing when I was 10 years old. My brothers started surfing first and naturally I wanted to do it also. I did nippers before that so I already had some experience in the ocean. Who in surfing inspires you most? Graham Hynse. He is a well known and respected surf coach in South Africa. He is really passionate about surfing and helping surfers improve. When and how did you become sponsored? I first got sponsored by Oakley when I was 12 or 13 years old. I was surfing at a spot called Yellowsands with Greg Emslie, and afterwards he got hold of me and offered me a deal with Oakley. Then when I was around 14, Hurley approached me with a sponsorship. What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? I enjoy both competition surfing and free surfing and so it is difficult to choose a favourite. Competitions are exciting and really push me to improve my surfing. Free surfing is just about having fun in the water with friends.
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
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Matt McGillivray getting some shade! Photo: Donald McGillivray
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Now the past couple of months have seen you performing well on the competitive circuit, winning the Under 20 RVCA Junior Challenge and of course before that you had been Under 17 South African Junior Champion. So talk us through those contests and the highs and lows that lead to you earning the titles. Yes I've had some good and not so good results this year. I started off winning a Quiksilver Junior event in Cape Town. Then I got a 3rd in the next Quiksilver Junior event in Durban. Next there was the RVCA Junior which I managed to win, but then later on in the Billabong Junior at J-Bay I got knocked out in the quarterfinals. The U17 SA Junior title I won 2 years ago. Last year I ended up 2nd in the U17 SA Junior Champs. There are always going to be highs and lows in competitive surfing. It is important to celebrate and be thankful for the highs, but then to grow and learn from the lows.
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
15 - SM Matt McGillivray whacking another lip! Photo: Donald McGillivray
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You had to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders. How do you rate your surfing peers over in South Africa at the moment? There is a high level of surfing amongst my peers in South Africa. We are all friends, but we are also all competitive and want to come out on top. So which of them did you least want to be drawn up against in a heat and why? I would probably least want to draw Dylan Lightfoot. He is a good friend of mine from Jeffreys Bay. He is really focused and consistently surfs well. And did being SA Junior champion go down as your best victory to date? Yes becoming SA U17 Champion is probably my favourite result to date.
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
17 - SM Matt McGillivray making the most of small French summer surf! Photo: Stu Gaston
TheProShow
Now that you've had this win at the RVCA Junior Challenge, what are your goals for the rest of the year? My goals for the rest of the year are to learn and grow in my surfing as much as possible during these few QS comps in Europe. I also hope to earn some points to help me get into bigger QS competitions for next year. There is also a Billabong Junior contest later this year in Cape St Francis, which is close to Jeffreys Bay and I would really like to do well in that. You're not only a solid competition surfer but also top of your game when it comes to expressive surfing too, winning a number of recent expression sessions at Ballito and JBay too. So do you think it's important to have the mix of solid rail surfing but also a strong aerial repertoire to do well in competition surfing nowadays? Thank you. Yes it is definitely important now days to have a good mix of both. If you can mix good rail surfing with progressive surfing the judges will reward you with excellent scores.
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
19 - SM Matt McGillivray working another righthander! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Of course earlier this year, you were selected to represent South Africa at the World Junior Championships but due to the event clashing with your final exams, you've had to withdraw. Instead you're spending the summer doing the QS events in Europe, so has that driven you even harder to do well in these competitions? Yes I was excited to be selected to represent South Africa, especially since the World Juniors is going to take place in California this year. A good education is really important though and so I have to put finishing school first. Pulling out has in some way driven me to do well in these competitions in Europe. These will be the only international contests that I will get to do this year and so I must gain all the experience I can. And how's it been going, both your first time in Europe and taking on the QS? It's gone alright so far. I must admit I am a bit disappointed to have been knocked out of the Lacanau Pro so early as I thought I could do much better. Luckily I have got 3 more contests to do so I still have other chances to get a result. Europe is very different to my home, but I am enjoying the experience. There are some fun beach- breaks to surf and the scenery and architecture is beautiful. SM - 20
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
21 - SM Matt McGillivray getting in the green room! Photo: Kody McGregor
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Now you're already from J-Bay with some top quality waves right on your doorstep! So how would you rate your local spots? Jeffreys Bay has world class waves, it's my favourite place on the planet and it will be difficult to find better waves elsewhere. And how do they compare to other spots you've surfed around the world? I went to Portugal last year and there were some good point breaks there, but in my eyes J-Bays much better! When and where has your best surf session been then? I've had so many good surfs out at Supertubes, I can't remember when my best surf was, but I know it's been out there. But what's been the worst wipeout of your life? One of the worst wipeouts that I can remember was at a spot called Coins in J-Bay. I tried to pull in to the barrel, but got sucked over the falls. My board hit my foot and fractured a bone.
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J-Bay's Mcgillivray!
23 - SM Matt McGillivray grabbing some air time! Photo: Kody McGregor
TheProShow So what about future plans for travelling? Where do you want to head to and surf? I haven't planned anything yet, but I know I would love to go to the Islands off Sumatra in Indonesia. I would also like to visit the Hurley High Performance Training Centre in Australia sometime. Finally then, where do you see yourself in five to ten years time? In 5 to 10 years time I hope to have had a successful QS career and to be on the Championship Tour hunting down a World Title!
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Champ Chats Longhaul Leo-Paul! Photos: Dean Vincent & Stu Gaston Words: Stu Gaston
25 - SM Leo Etienne letting rip on this righthander! Photo: Dean Vincent
ChampChats Last year, Leo-Paul Etienne took the U16 World Champion title over in Ecuador and now he's training hard to defend it! So we caught up for a chat with the current U16 World Champion and found out that Leo-Paul's definitley in for the longhaul!
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Longhaul Leo-Paul!
27 - SM Leo Etienne letting the lip have it! Photo: Stu Gaston
ChampChats
Name: LĂŠo Etienne Age: 16 Years surfing: 13 Where you live: Guadeloupe, Caribbean Sponsors: Protest, Feather fins, Kazuma Surfboard Local break/s: Le Moule Favourite surfer? Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf? Sumbawa Favourite surf movie? Sampler, Dane Reynolds Favourite surf trick? Barrel Favourite board? Kazuma 5'7x17'1/2x2'1/8 Well Leo, last time we spoke to you, you'd just become Under 16 World Junior Champion and since then you've gone on to become Under 16 European Junior Champion too. So talk us through that contest out in the Azores that lead to your latest champion title? It was a very long and hard competition for me because I was eliminated in the 1st Round so I was then in the Repechage which I took on heat by heat until reaching the final and then won with a total of 16 points! So 2014 was a great year for me with the 2 major titles, World Champion and European Champion. SM - 28
Longhaul Leo-Paul!
29 - SM Leo Etienne hitting another lip! Photo: Dean Vincent
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So this year you're back on the French Junior team and that started off with a trip to South Africa. How was that then? I went to South Africa for qualification for the ISA contest, I was doing one month of intense training with the coach of the France team and then another week of training in Hossegor this summer which went well as I'm back representing France. And how did the waves in South Africa compare with those in France or back home in Guadeloupe? The waves in South Africa were a beach break with long rights which was perfect for my forehand surfing. Then in France, there are lefts and rights on each beach break. Whereas in Guadeloupe there are lefts on each reef break which is great for practising my backhand. You also got to surf against the South African Junior team. Do you find that helps you see what the standard of other surfers is like from around the world? At the end of the training we had a competition, Team France VS South Africa and I won in the Under 16s. The level was very high and the South African surfers will be big rivals for sure at the ISA World Championships! SM - 30
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31 - SM Leo Etienne with some impressive rail work! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Back in Europe then, how's your contest season been going so far? This is actually my first year on the Pro Junior and my target was simply to gain the experience to then perform well in 2016 with the new rules of the WSL Pro Junior becoming Under 18. Currently I am leading the RipCurl Gromsearch in France though so that's going well. You've obviously continued to impress, having picked up new sponsor, Protest. Yes Protest are now supporting me for several years as well as Kazuma Hawaii Surfboard and Feather fins. Now of course, you've got your sights set on this year's World Junior Championships in California. What have you been doing to prepare for the event? I spent the summer in Europe where I surfed mostly beach breaks every day. Now I am in Guadeloupe and I'll be doing plenty of physical training to be ready. And being world champion already, you're aiming to defend your title. How does it feel in that position? Does it add extra pressure? Heading to the Worlds with a title to defend does give me extra pressure but also an additional incentive and motivation. Everyone else will be watching me closely now whereas last time, SM - 32 I was the outsider.
Longhaul Leo-Paul!
33 - SM Leo Etienne looking to the cutback! Photo: Stu Gaston
ChampChats
The surfing talent across the world is extremely high so who do you feel are your main contenders as you approach the event this year? I didn't follow my rivals so as not to put pressure on myself but I have a lot of pressure already with my French teammates. So of course you'd be stoked to be Champion again but what other goals do you have for the year? My target is to keep my World Champion title but I also hope to qualify for the World Final of the RipCurl Gromsearch because this is my last year. Finally then, where do you see yourself in five to ten years time? My goal is to be as soon as possible on the WCT. SM - 34
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Surphalosophy Eno de Mexico Photos: Bella Hunt, Lloyd Cole & Stu Gaston; Words: Stu Gaston
35 - SM Eno James taking it tail high! Photo: Bella Hunt
surphalosophy Eno James is a Brit abroad, very much enjoying life in Sayulita, Mexico where he lives. Having just been selected to represent Great Britain at the ISA World Junior Championships in a few weeks, we hooked up with him while he was in France to find out more about this talented young surfer from Mexico!
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37 - SM Eno James jams one off a small righthander! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Name: Eno James Age: 15 years old Years surfing: 7 years Where you live: Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Sponsors: SUPERbrnad, Carve, Sticky Bumps Wax Local break/s: Sayulita, Veneros, Burros, Bahia Favourite surfer? Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf? Bali, Indonesia Favourite surf movie? Haha I don't know. I love all surf movies! Favourite surf trick? I love a nice powerful Finner. Favourite board? SUPERbrand Head Shifter
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39 - SM Eno James getting stuck into some small summer surf! Photo: Stu Gaston
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What first got you into surfing? My parents! Who in surfing inspires you most? Mick Fanning How big a part does surfing play in your life? Everything I do revolves around surfing! When and how did you become sponsored? I actually became sponsored by SUPERbrand off Instagram. What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? I love competitions because it's more all a game, but I love free surfing so much as well. Maybe I prefer competitions more at the moment.
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41 - SM Eno James enjoying the rights at Lacanau! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well at all levels. You've just made the finals of an Under 17 NSSA event over in California and earlier this year you became Under 16 English Champion having been Under 14 English Champion before that. So talk us through your approach to contests then? Haha, thank you! I would say when there are good waves and you're training I compete better. If there aren’t any waves, you still try and find waves, but it's harder to stay focused! I imagine you have to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders. How do you rate your surfing peers both in the UK and elsewhere at the moment then? Yes the standard is so high nowadays, it's hard! Everybody is really good to be honest! So which of them did you least want to be drawn up against in a heat and why? I don't really mind who I'm drawn against because it enables you to work harder, and if you loose, you learn from your mistakes.
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43 - SM Eno James jams another off the top! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Now you've had various great results recently, so what's your goal for the rest of this year? I am going up this weekend to another NSSA event in California, and I would love to win and do well in a couple of them this year! What about training then? How do you keep on top of fitness and keep on pushing your surfing? Well, I watch loads of surfing videos, or I compete with kids out in the water in California.
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45 - SM Eno James grabs some air time! Photo: Bella Hunt
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Now you're a Brit living in the surfing town of Sayulita in Mexico. How did that come about then? Well, actually my parents were born in England and I was born in Mexico. My parents went to Australia to surf for one year, and they kept hearing about how good Mexico was, so they took a LOONNGG holiday. Twenty-one years later my parents are now working on their HOLIDAY and so here we are still in Mexico! You've no doubt surfed some epic breaks over in Mexico near to where you live. How would you rate those classic spots then? I love taking trips north and south of where I live. It seems like the more south you go, the heavier it gets, and the more north you go, the longer the waves get.
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47 - SM Eno James can always seek out that section! Photo: Lloyd Cole
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And how do they compare to the surf when you return to England? It's not as good, but its definitely still super fun. A bit colder but so fun. So where else around the world have you been lucky enough to surf so far? I've surfed in Sri Lanka, Indo, California, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, England, France, Spain‌ And when and where has your best surf session been then? Probably in Sri Lanka or Bali! I love that part of the world. EVERYTHING IS SO PERFECT! But what about the worst wipeout of your life so far? The worst wipeout is actually probably in England. It was a BIG swell and my wetsuit filled up with water and I got stuck to the bottom for some time. So what about future plans for travelling? Where do you want to head to and surf? I want to travel everywhere, haha‌ Surf beautiful perfect blue water waves.
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49 - SM Eno James making the most of small summer surf! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Finally then, what about the future? Well in about 3 weeks, I'm competing in the ISA World Juniors in California, and I would love to do really well in that event! And where do you see yourself in five to ten years time? I would love to be on the CT, and be travelling to the best surfing breaks in the world!
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Groms des Mondes Photos: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos, Alan Burke, Lloyd Cole, David Ferguson, Stu Gaston, Warwick Martin, Rubin Morris, Jonathan Payne, Chuck @Surf-shot.com, Dan Sedgwick, Gunar Steinert, CNAT Photgraphy & Dean Vincent; Words: stu gaston
51 - SM Adin Masencamp making sure is high above the rest! Photo: CNAT Photography
HotShots Many of the most talented junior surfers in the world will soon be gathering in Oceanside, California for the ISA World Junior Championships. So here's our look at just a handful of this huge mix of upcoming groms from all four corners of the globe who'll be competing!
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Adin Masencamp
53 - SM Adin Masencamp keeping out the sun in the green room! Photo: CNAT Photography
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Adin Masencamp is one of South Africa's top junior surfers and so he'll be hoping to lead his country's team of Under 16 surfers to glory!
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55 - SM Arran Strong getting in some rail work! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Arran Strong has developed a powerful surfing style after all his years living in Portugal and so he'll be aiming to make good use of that as he represents Great Britain!
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57 - SM Charlie Rio off his backhand! Photo: David Ferguson
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Charlie Rio has risen through the ranks to become one of Jersey's top junior surfers and so will be wanting to maintain his momentum as he joins Great Britain's U18 team!
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Cody Young
59 - SM Cody Young enjoying a Hawaiian section! Photo: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos
HotShots Cody Young is one Hawaiian surfer who's been turning heads with his surfing recently so it would be no surprise to see him doing just that at the Worlds in a few weeks time!
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61 - SM Colt Ward whacking back into a left at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Colt Ward has been representing Team USA for a number of years now and so with this year's contest being held practically on his doorstep, he'll be one to watch!
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Dextar Muskens just became a state champion back home in Queensland which earnt him his place at the Worlds so he'll be joining the Australian team hungry for more!
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65 - SM Gatien Delahaye laying into some summer surf! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Gatien Delahaye has been on amazing form this summer, winning his maiden WSL Pro Junior so he'll no doubt help the French team to defend or better their second place ranking from last year's Worlds!
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George Hudson
67 - SM George Hudson hitting high off the section! Photo: Lloyd Cole
HotShots George Hudson has been putting in hours of practice back here in the UK and so he will be aiming to capitalise on that when he represents Great Britain in California!
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Guilherme Fonseca
69 - SM Guilherme Fonseca looking on fine form! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Guilherme Fonseca has just become an Under 18 Portuguese Champion and so he'll be looking to build on this as he takes on the Worlds!
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71 - SM Imai DeVault punting off some fun waves in Hawaii! Photo: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos
HotShots One of Hawaii's top junior surfers, Imai DeVault will be looking to impress on a world stage!
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Jacob Burke
73 - SM Jacob Burke having fun in Barbados! Photo: Alan Burke
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Following in his brother's footsteps, Jacob Burke's solid surfing has earnt him a place on the Barbados team.
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Jacob Wilcox
75 - SM Jacob Wilcox will kick some spray even in small surf! Photo: Warwick Martin
HotShots Jacob Wilcox was U16 World Junior Champion a couple of years ago and so it is more than likely that he will be back on Australia's team hoping to add another title to his name!
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Jacome Correia
77 - SM Jacome Correia kicking that tail off the top! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Jacome Correia lives on an island in the middle of the Atlantic where he gets to surf some of the best waves around – surely an awesome addition to the Portuguese team!
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Jake Elkington
79 - SM Jake Elkington enjoying every second on that lip! Photo: Gunar Steinert
HotShots Jake Elkington lives in South Africa and so his surfing experience will be welcomed as he joins Surfing GB's junior team in California!
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l Jake Marshal
81 - SM Jake Marshall up on the lip at Lowers! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotShots Jake Marshall lives just down the road from Oceanside itself and so could well be Team USA's secret weapon when he hits the water!
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Joao Morreia
83 - SM Joao Moreira grabbing some air time! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Another Portuguese Champion, Joao Moreira looks more than ready to take on the world's best surfers!
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Joe Van Dijk
85 - SM Joe Van Dijk doing a tail flick! Photo: Warwick Martin
HotShots Joe Van Dijk won silver at last year's Worlds so he's more than likely going to be on the Australian team hoping to take the gold this time around!
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Josh Burke
87 - SM Josh Burke bashing that lip! Photo: Alan Burke
HotShots
Josh Burke is one of the top junior surfers in the world and so will be hoping to lead his home team from Barbados to ultimate glory!
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Kei Kobayashi
89 - SM Kei Kobayahsi kicking out that tail! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotShots Kei Kobayashi is on top form at the moment winning multiple champion titles back home so he will be aiming to build on that as he competes at his almost local spot for Team USA!
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91 - SM Len's Arancibia ahead of his time! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots It looks like the perfect time for Len's Arancibia to be joining the French team and hopefully helping them to triumph this time round!
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93 - SM Leo Fioravanti on fire as ever! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Leo Fioravanti is back on form and so it will be great to see him firing into action and competing on the world stage of surfing once more!
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Liam Murray Strout
95 - SM Liam Murray Strout making the most of a righthander! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots
Liam Murray Strout will be looking to take his competiton experience from Europe to help him when he represents Surfing GB's team.
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son d u H s a m Louis Tho
97 - SM Louis Thomas-Hudson hitting it off his backhand! Photo: Dan Sedgwick
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Louis Thomas-Hudson has honed a solid style hailing from the North East and now has the honour of captaining Team GB in California!
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t Marco Migno
99 - SM Marco Mignot making airs look easy! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotShots Marco Mignot follows in the footsteps of his brother and cousin and will be hoping to help the French team maintain or better their second place ranking from the Worlds last year!
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101 - SM Mathis Crozon kicks out off his backhand! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots
Mathis Crozon has created quite a name for himself in French surfing and so he'll be looking to do him and his team proud in California!
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Max Payne
103 - SM Max Payne pulls into layback! Photo: Jonathan Payne
HotShots Max Payne has been a Welsh Champion and so he'll be looking to maximise on that as he enters this competition of global proportions!
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za Nolan Rapo
105 - SM Nolan Rapoza knows how to work that lip! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotShots Nolan Rapoza made third in the finals last year and so he'll be hungrier than ever to earn Team USA a medal this time around!
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107 - SM Nomme Mignot nails it! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Nomme Mignot returns with the French team aiming to defend or improve on their second place finish at last year's Worlds in Ecuador!
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109 - SM Reef Heazlewood rides one off the top! Photo: Rubin Morris
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Reef Heazlewood has many a win to his name including a championship title so he'll be hoping to reel in another for the Australian team!
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Rhys Barfeld
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Rhys Barfield carving up a left! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotShots Rhys Barfield has been Welsh Champion a number of times and so he'll be looking to capitalise on this when he gets to California!
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Ryland Rubens laying into that right! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
HotShots Ryland Rubens has been winning contests all over the place this season so he will no doubt be looking to rise to glory for Team USA as he takes on the Worlds at one of his locals!
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Seth Moniz making the most of some barrels back home! Photo: Alan Burke
HotShots Seth Moniz may well help Hawaii to keep hold of their World Champion title – only time will tell...
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Shane Sykes
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Shane Sykes showing he's well on form! Photo: Dean Vincent
HotShots Shane Sykes has soared with his surfing to be arguably one of the best young surfers in the world so will he be able to lead the South African team to glory?
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Tim Bisso
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Tim Bisso bashing one off the top! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Tim Bisso is also one of the world's top junior surfers and will be looking to help the French team better their second place finish of last year!
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Worldwide Oceanside Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston
121 - SM Oceanside, California firing into action! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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So with many of the most talented junior surfers from around the world soon to be gathering in Oceanside, California for the ISA World Junior Championships, we thought we'd take a more in depth look at what this well known spot has to offer..
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123 - SM Oceanside offering up some fun barrels! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Many of the world's best young surfers are soon to be gathering in one of California's best surfing spots – Oceanside. There they'll take on one of the most prestigious events in any junior surfers contest calendar – the ISA World Junior Championships. For many years now, ISA have favoured the warmer locations of the Central American region so it was something of a departure to see this year's event destined for the iconic surfing area of California, most likely governed by the time of year as of course this part of the world should start to see some good autumn swells hitting the coastline any time soon. So with the whole of the Californian coast to choose from, why Oceanside? Well according to the ISA themselves, “The spot receives northwest, west and southwest swells, and it is considered one of the most consistent beach breaks in Southern California. Junior surfers should expect sandbars moving and shifting along shore, but there are basically waves everywhere near, especially on the north end at the harbour's north and south jetties, and on both sides of the pier.” So that's their take on this iconic spot, how does the reality shape up...
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125 - SM J D Lewis loving this Oceanside green room! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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127 - SM Oceanside also offers up some fun sections! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Actually that's all looking pretty promising but don't just take our word for it. Every year, thousands of people flock to Oceanside from all over. With its 3.5 miles of white sand beaches, it's a perfect stretch to find lots of sandbars which makes the surf good in many spots up and down those beaches. That said, the Oceanside Pier is the best place to surf in Oceanside. Even in summer, Oceanside Pier produces really fun, well-shaped waves so when the autumnal swells begin to hit it can really crank up the quality of waves here. Both sides of the pier are very popular and on a good day can be quite crowded. But most of the time there is good surf right around the pier. Although these spots will most often have a crew of surfers on them, on better days, the peaks up and down the beach will be just as good. Oceanside is angled to receive southwest swells more readily than the beaches of central San Diego County, and, during southwest swells, it attracts surfers from all parts because of the quality of its waves. So on the right swell, there will be plenty of barrels to get tubed in and so many sections to punt from, that even the hungriest of upcoming surfers should be satisifed!
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129 - SM There's plenty of decent surf on offer at Oceanside! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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While the pier is definitely the best place to surf in Oceanside, the north side jetties by the Harbour are definitely a close second. Most locals agree that when the surf is small, the best place to paddle out at is in the Harbour because it will be biggest there. There is a large jetty to the North of the beach and during a strong South swell, it can produce some amazing rights that peel off into the beach. Because of the positioning of the harbour jetties, you don't get a lot of sand being pushed down the beach‌the sand between the entrance and the north jetty stays pretty consistent and when a good sand bar forms it has a tendency to last for a while. To the South of the beach there is another jetty which is usually a tad more crowded but can also produce some really fun waves with the right conditions. There always seems to be a lot of sand around the south jetty, thanks mostly to the river dumping out sand during heavy rains and runoff. It doesn't make for the cleanest water but it does make for some decent shaped waves! And with that it seems quite clear why Oceanside has the reputation of being one of Southern California's most consistent spots and so the ideal spot to hold a contest of worldwide proportions!
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131 - SM Patrick Langdon-Dark having fun at Fresh West! Photo: Stu Gaston
TheGoss Wales has always produced a solid contingent of upcoming surfers but it's only recently that they've taken the step to place themselves on the world stage. So we talk to three Welsh Junior surf team members as they take on the biggest comp of their lives so far – the Worlds!
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133 - SM Cieran Hughes htting that lip! Photo: Gareth Hughes
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Name: Cieran Hughes Age: 15 Nickname: Cie Years surfing: 7 Where you live: Southerndown, Glamorgan Sponsors: Quiksilver, FCS, Gorilla, Holysport LS, JP surfboards. Local break/s: Ogmore, Llantwit Major Favourite surfer? John John Florence Favourite place to surf? Thurso is my favourite wave, 100% I'm going back up there this winter. Ogmore when the banks are good and Llantwit when it's on. Favourite surf movie? Who is JOB, it's an old one but pretty funny. Favourite surf trick? A carve or a barrel when I can sniff one out Favourite board? The board I'm on now, it's a 5'7x18 1/2 x 2 3/16 JP, it's an all round board for British waves so not too much rocker and plenty of foam under your chest. I've just got another one for California which is a bit more refined for better waves so can't wait to try it out, should be good for the winter here too.
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135 - SM Cieran Hughes honing his rail work! Photo: Stu Gaston
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What first got you into surfing? My dad I guess, he surfs so it was either sit on the beach and watch or get in there with him. When and how did you become sponsored? A local rep saw me when I was a mini grom. I'm stoked with the support I have and don't take it for granted. Big thanks to Liam O’Shea, he's helped me out since I was like 10! What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? I enjoy both but prefer free surfing because you usually free surf in better waves and there's less stress. Comps are fun especially now there's more Welsh groms travelling to the events but the waves are generally pretty poor, the only decent waves I've had for a comp this year was the Welsh nationals back in May. Apart from that it’s been like 1-2ft in every event, it's not the dream tour that's for sure! SM - 136
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137 - SM Cieran Hughes rail grab! Photo: Stu Gaston
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What contest result are you most proud of in your surfing career so far? Any of my Welsh titles, pretty stoked I made the Welsh Open semi finals this year too. How do you feel about competing in the ISA World Junior Championships then? Super proud to be surfing for Wales! It's the ultimate honour! I've never surfed in Cali before so looking forward to that. I hope we get some good waves. And what have you been doing to prepare for the event? Coaching with Sam Moore every week, free surfing as much as I can and training when there's no surf.
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139 - SM Cieran carving up the rights! Photo: Stu Gaston
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When and where has your best surf training session been recently? I had a session with Sam Moore in Gower recently that was fun, got some decent waves in Langland. It was a weekday so wasn't packed like it usually is. And what other training have you been doing to keep on top of your fitness whilst also keeping on pushing your surfing? I train with my local lifeguards every week. I know the coaches so we have a laugh but they push me pretty hard. I also do high intensity interval training when the surf's been flat.
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141 - SM Cieran Hughes having fun above the lip! Photo: Stu Gaston
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The surfing talent across the world at the moment is extremely high so who do you feel are your main contenders as you approach the event? I was lucky enough to surf in last years World Champs and know that pretty much everyone is a contender. The standard is so high I'd never seen kids surf like that before... I saw a Brazilian kid I'd never heard of do a kerrupt flip in a heat. What's your goal for the event? To put in a good performance and enjoy the whole experience. I know the standard of kids we'll be surfing against so I just want to perform the best I can and enjoy it. And what do you want to achieve in the rest of the year? There's not many comps left this year but I'm going to try and make a few. I'll hopefully go on another trip somewhere over the winter but I'll be skint after California so I doubt it's going to be anywhere that warm!
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143 - SM Logan Nicol looking to cutback! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Name: Logan Nicol Age: 16 Nickname: Bogey Years surfing: 6 Where you live: The Vale Sponsors: O'Shea, Celtic Connections Surf and Angry Pirate Surf Wax Local break/s: Rest Bay, Porthcawl Favourite surfer? Mason Ho Favourite place to surf? Hossegor/Hawaii hard to choose Favourite surf movie? What's Really Going On Favourite surf trick? A super clean reverse, like straight into another turn feels the nicest but a big forehand wrap probably looks best! Favourite board? At the moment it's my 5'9 Celtic model but I've got two freshies on the way so I could see one of those replacing it as my fave!
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145 - SM Logan Nicol knocks an impressive spray fan! Photo: Stu Gaston
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What first got you into surfing? My dad for sure! Where I live, no one really surfs that much so without him I would never have tried it! When and how did you become sponsored? I've picked up my sponsors over the years as I've progressed and had more coverage but I got with O'Shea a few years ago and they have always treated me so well! And picked up Celtic two years after that and just in these recent months got picked up by Angry Pirate Wax so I'm super stoked!!! What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? Definitely comps!! Even though I'm not that good at them, I love to put pressure on myself in everything I do! And I guess surf comps are like a way to test your ability! Good to get the adrenaline going too! I also learn so much every time I surf a comp so I love that aspect as well!
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147 - SM Logan Nicol carving at Fresh West! Photo: Stu Gaston
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What contest result are you most proud of in your surfing career? I have never done too well as far as the whole competing side of things is concerned, but my 4th at the RipCurl Gomsearch is a big highlight! How do you feel about competing in the ISA World Juniors then? When I heard that I had been selected to represent Wales, I was so happy! For me I just love the fact that I get to represent my country at a world level, sounds patriotic and stuff but it's true! And what have you been doing to prepare for the event? Well I've been training hard with the boys with weekly sessions running with our coach! The monthly Welsh training meetings have helped loads as they give you something to work towards every month, but in this flat spell we've been having, I've just tried to keep up my fitness.
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149 - SM Logan Nicol notching up more wave time! Photo: Stu Gaston
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When and where has your best surf training session been recently? The Freshwater West training with the team was the one! We just had pumping waves the whole weekend, so much surfing got done, we were really able to analyse footage and get reliable feedback because we just had tonnes of clips! And what other training have you been doing to keep on top of your fitness whilst also keeping on pushing your surfing? A lot of paddle stuff, I try to swim as often as I can, and the odd run on the treadmill from time to time, just to keep up cardio!
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151 - SM Logan looking to the lip! Photo: Stu Gaston
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The surfing talent across the world at the moment is extremely high so who do you feel are your main contenders as you approach the event? Honestly everyone is so good it's a tough field! For me, because it's a team event, I look at the countries rather than just individuals! There's the obvious ones, like Hawaii, Australia and America but this year I think there'll be a couple dark horses from countries like Brazil, France and Spain!! What's your goal for the event then? I think making a heat or two would be a massive achievement for me! But I'm really going to try get my head down and go for it! My surfing has come along loads recently, but the main aim is to beat Team GB! And what do you want to achieve in the rest of the year? Well I'd like to try make another final of a British event and try keep any momentum going through to next year!
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153 - SM Patrick Langdon-Dark driving through a backhand turn! Photo: Gareth Hughes
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Name: Patrick Langdon-Dark Age: 15 years old Nickname: Pat Years surfing: 6 years but messed about in the white water since I was 3 Where you live: Gowerton, Swansea Sponsors: Xcel, Ocean & Earth, Inlayz, Carve Eyewear, PJ Surf shop, JP Surfsboards. Local break/s: Anywhere in Gower Favourite surfer? Filipe Toledo Favourite place to surf? Langland, middle of the bay Favourite surf movie? Cluster Favourite surf trick? Frontsider reverse Favourite board? JP 5'4
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155 - SM Patrick putting in some rail work! Photo: Stu Gaston
TheGoss What first got you into surfing? My dad and my mum would push me in the white water when we would be down the beach and my older brother would be surfing When and how did you become sponsored? Always bought my boards off John Purton and James Jones I've known for long time so he got me with everyone else and Mark Welshy Howard got me with Inlayz. It all really happened after the winter edit I made earier this year What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? I enjoy both! I've always been competitive so I do really enjoy competition but saying that I didn't do competitions for many years. Before that I free surfed everyday which I still do. Free surfing's so much fun because you don't have a time limit and you're not surfing against anyone so you can just do what you want! What contest result are you most proud of in your surfing career so far? I would say I'm most proud of winning the second leg of the Gromsearch and getting 5th in the first which means I qualify for the European final!
'Free surfing's so much fun because you don't have a time limit and you're not surfing against anyone so you can just do what you want!'
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157 - SM Patrick putting in punting practice! Photo: Stu Gaston
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How do you feel about competing in the ISA World Junior Championships then? I'm really excited to compete in the Worlds! It will be a good opportunity to push the level of my surfing and will also be the biggest comp I've done in my career so far And what have you been doing to prepare for the event? I've been surfing everyday more than once if I don't have school to get my surfing to the highest level I can by the time I get to the Worlds When and where has your best surf training session been recently? My best surf training session lately has been Welsh Team training at Freshwater West. And what other training have you been doing to keep on top of your fitness whilst also keeping on pushing your surfing? I've been training when it's flat in the gym or at home and just staying flexible stretching a lot, also I've been doing some excercise on my knees to make sure they're in good shape.
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159 - SM Patrick punching one off his backhand! Photo: Stu Gaston
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The surfing talent across the world at the moment is extremely high so who do you feel are your main contenders as you approach the event? I think Brazil will have a nuts team as there's so much talent coming out of there and the American team will obviously be really strong. What's your goal for the event then? I want to just try and make as many heats as I can and prove myself in a world event And what do you want to achieve in the rest of the year? My goals for the rest of the year are do well in the British and do well in the Euro final of the Gromsearch!
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Matt McGillivray makes for the air! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Leo Etienne getting loose on the lip! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Colt Ward putting on an air show! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Jake Sage getting stuck into a stormy surf at Sennen! Photo: Pete Singlehurst
NextIssue So here we are again... winter is nearly upon us up here in the Northern hemisphere (and we only hope our friends in the Southern hemisphere get a better summer than we just had!) and that means one thing – decent swells should soon be heading our way! And to make the most of them, being kitted out right is crucial which is why we'll soon be bringing you our winter wetsuit guide packed full of first hand reviews from our team of upcoming surfers. Following that, we'll be bringing you our last issue of the year where we look back over the top upcoming surfers that have made this year one to remember!
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