Surphang Magazine Issue 9

Surphang Magazine Issue

9

Proudly presents

The Pro Show

Champ Chats Cloarec Clinches it!

Plus new nostalgic feature

Take a Punt in Portugal

Freestone on fire!

Fab Five – The euros

Euro Rippers

'Business as usual!'

Yes indeed, we've reached the business end of the year! That time when all across the globe the surfing contest scene moves up a gear and before you know it, every nation, each continent and ultimately the world will have crowned various new champions for this year, based on their ability to surf well (or at least better than their contenders) for an earth shattering twenty minutes. Cynical you might say and yes it is! So in this issue we once again shed the light on some of those champions who show that there's a lot more to it than just surfing better than the next guy! So sit back and enjoy as you spend the next twenty minutes in the company of some surfing stars of the future!

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Surphang Magazine

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This Issue's Features

The Pro Show

Champ Chats

CLOAREC CLINCHES IT!

Take A Punt in Portugal

Welcome to the Pro Show!

This time round we catch up with 2010 ASP World Junior Champion, Jack Freestone!

Tom Cloarec took out the rest of the European Junior pack to take the title, so what better time for a chat.

Feeling cheated out of those September sessions? Well why not take a punt on a trip to Europe's swell magnet!

Freestone on fire!

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This Issue

Fab Five – The EUROs

Hot Shots EURO RIPPERS

Back to Bali

Surphang's fab photography moved up a gear three years ago with the frst Euro trip!

Pick up the story here!

Here's the top Hot Shots from last month's European Junior Championships.

The best junior surfers from around the globe are back in Bali. Here's all 'The Goss'.

Fun autumn surf at Guincho, Portugal Photo: Stu Gaston

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Welcome to

The Pro Show FREESTONE ON FIRE! Words and photos: stu gaston

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Jack Freestone flicks that tail high in the air.

Jack Freestone really came to the surfng world's attention in 2010 when he became the frst Australian since Joel Parkinson nine years earlier to take the prestigious title of ASP World Junior Champion. But it wasn't easy. Despite winning the frst event in Bali, Freestone faltered early at Narrabeen and so had an agonising wait to see how his rivals progressed. Fortunately, things went his way and points alone were enough for him to clinch the overall title. Still two years later, Freestone's had to keep his surfng on fre to stay ahead of the pack. So we caught up with him this summer to fnd out more about the trail blazer from down under.

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Jack Freestone

Age: 20 years old Years surfng: 11 years Where you live: Currumbin, Gold Coast Local break/s: Snapper

What got you into surfng?

My dad used to take me down after football every Sunday.

Who in surfng inspires you most?

I'm inspired by my mom. She's sort of like a hero to me. Surfng-wise, I really look up to Brent Dorrington and a few local guys at home.

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More of Freestone's fiery aerial repertoire.

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Jack is just at home in the green room.

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

Winning the Oakley Pro Junior in Bali two years ago. To me that was the best comp in my life, not only the fact of winning but it was the frst major comp my mom ever came to as well.

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But what about the worse?

Losing out early at Narrabeen was possibly the worst thing ever.

Just running out for my last heat, I think it was a photographer was just like 'Hey, if you win this heat you're World Champion.' I was like, 'Oh, goodness.'

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Jack Freestone's awesome aerial expertise.

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The Pro Show Still you made it as World Champion!

Did that have much of an impact on your life?

I'm doing a lot more traveling actually. I'm a lot busier this year. I'm doing a bunch of the 'QSes and all the PRIMES and stuff.

You've had some good results in those too!

So what's your plan for the rest of the year?

I'm just going to fnish off the year doing the 'QSes and stuff. Hopefully, try and get my seed for next year. And then, do World Juniors again and hopefully do good in that.

And just try and enjoy myself.

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Jack Freestone fires out an impressive air reverse.

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More aerial antics from Mr Freestone.

The Pro Show So now you're heading back to Bali and the Oakley Pro Junior two years later, preparing to go through it all again, how's that make you feel?

I don't know. I don't really feel...I try not to think of the pressure. Being a previous champion, it'd be pretty cool to try and back it up but I'm just trying not to think about that right now, just focusing on surfng my best.

What do you do when you don't surf then?

What do I do? I usually just do nothing. I just enjoy doing nothing. Hanging out. I don't know.

Hanging out with friends. Doing different stuff like playing basketball or something like that.

I'm really into that.

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The Pro Show Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?

Five years...hopefully I see myself on the Tour, doing good. Five years...that's a hard question.

Yeah, on the Tour. That's where everyone is trying to be -- be World Champ and be on the Tour.

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Jack Freestone flying. He's going places for sure!

JACK FREESTONE

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Champ Chats Cloarec Clinches It! Words and photos: stu gaston

Two Thousand and Twelve has been a pretty epic year for you so far, and of course fnally becoming the European Junior Champion must be one of the highlights. But have there been any other memorable moments frst though?

The frst one was the World Junior Championships in Panama with the French team! When we won the Tag team World title, it was an amazing day! All the French surfers were surfng so well in that fnal!!

The second one was in June during a small contest in Mimizan, the waves were perfect, long rights, some barrels, turns. I fnished 2nd, behind Vincent Duvignac, so I was happy!

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Tom Cloarec giving another display of his talent.

Tom Cloarec European Junior Champion 2012

Becoming the European Junior Champ has been one of your goals for a while. This year has seen you getting some great results and now this win.

Talk us through the contest and how it went?

Well four years ago, I won the European title in Under 14 against Vasco, I was so happy! Then when we came to the Under 16, Vasco won it. So this year, for my last year in Junior French team, I wanted to win this one! All the French team was amazing in Lacanau, so many good vibes between the surfers. I think that they helped me a lot during the contest! And in the Final, I felt so good, catching so many waves, doing airs.

My brother, Nelson helped me a lot to be confdent at this point! So really it was thanks to him and all the French team!

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How did you feel when you realised you had actually made it as champion then?

I didn't realize straight after the fnal.

Everybody was so happy, congratulating my brother and me. I just said thanks, but it was only a few hours after I thought "I made it, yes!!!"

You had to overcome some solid surfng from your European contenders? How do you rate your surfng peers over in Europe at the moment?

Yeah, the level in Europe is growing between every contest! There is Vasco, Nelson, Miguel, Natxo, Imanol. So many good surfers! When you are against them, you need to show your best surf!!!

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Tom Cloarec releases those fins clear of the water on his backhand.

CHAMP CHATS

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CHAMP CHATS

You've been surfng against and known these guys most of your competitive life – one of them was even your own brother! So how does this affect the way you surf in a heat?

Nelson acutally helps me a lot in each heat! We are brothers, so when he or I need a score, we try to help each other out. It's a good thing!

So during the contest, which of them did you least want to be drawn up against in a heat and why?

I think it was Vasco, because he's surfng so good and he is a very good competitor. But in the fnal, it was different, we were 2 against him, Nelson and I! That's what made the difference!

And now you're champion, does that go down as your best victory to date?

Yes for sure!

So now you've made it as champ, what's next?

What are your goals for the rest of this year?

The next comp is the French Championships in October! So I will be training for that to show my best surf during the contest!

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Tom clinches some tube time too.

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

For training, I'm surfng every day (if there are waves!!) trying to improve my surf in each session. Furthermore with Nelson, we're training together so it's easier to stay motivated working in all conditions to try some new moves, airs or to shoot. We like to correct each other's surf and to help each other to make progress (I'm not touchy !!) We also cycle, skip and stretch too!

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Tom all so likes to grab a bit of air time when he can as well!

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CHAMP CHATS Now you're from France and you live in Hossegor with some of the best waves that Europe has to offer on your doorstep! But what about plans for travelling?

I think that France is the best place in the world in September and October, so we are staying at home during these months to enjoy the good waves ! We (Nelson, a friend and I) maybe go to Mexico in November and in the beginning of December – that should be good! After that, we will see what happens!!

Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?

I hope to see myself in the WQS or more but we don't know what happens in life so we will see you back in 5 years to fnd out how I'm doing!

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Tom aiming high as ever.

Tom Cloarec European Junior Champion 2012

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CHAMP CHATS Coming soon Nomme Nails It!

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With surfing like this, its easy to see why Nomme Mignot nailed the win in the Under 16s.

Nomme mignot Under 16 European Champion 2012

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Take a Punt in Portugal Words and photos: stu gaston

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Pedro Correia punts his luck at Guincho, Portugal.

surphangaway Well the surf's not been up to much over here in the UK so far this year. Apart from a couple of good weeks back in Spring, Summer was rubbish and the usual Autumn season of Atlantic swells has been down right disappointing. Still don't give up all hope yet as there's still time to squeeze in a quick trip to somewhere hot, sunny and where the waves have indeed been pumping!

Plus it's not a million miles away!

Yes it might be worth taking a punt on a quick trip over to Portugal, the most consistant country for swell in Europe.

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surphangaway As well as being a swell magnet, Portugal has waves on almost all its coastline so there's plenty of spots to chose from. But if it's ease your after, then just pop over to the capital, Lisbon and you'll find yourself right in the centre of any action going.

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Pedro on a puntfest at Guincho.

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Diogo Appleton gets some air time at Guincho.

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Guincho If the Atlantic is co-operating and sending in some decent Autumn swells, then there is the entire range of breaks to chose from that will match the conditions. On a gentle pulsing swell, Guincho is the ideal beach break, especially as it offers some shelter from any southerly cross winds. With both lefts and rights up and down the beach, there's plenty for everyone and some nice sections.

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Pedro Correia carries on punting while the world passes by.

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Pedro takes punting to the next level!

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Diogo Appleton gets more air time at Guincho.

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Caxias But when that big autumnal swell hits, then further round the coast on the wide estuary lies the small beach break of Caxias where the breakwater creates a wedgy left, perfect for punting!

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Pedro Correia captures the essence of punting at Caxias.

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Tomas Valente takes to the air at Caxias.

Caxias

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Caxias

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Tomas Valente grabs every opportunity he can to fly!

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Tomas Valente hands on; Pedro Correia hands free!

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Pedro Correia makes punting look easy.

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Caxias

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Pedro punts with a view.

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Pedro taking it tail high.

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More aerial antics from Mr Correia.

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Smile for the camera!

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Pedro taking his tail ever higher.

Caxias

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Carcavelos Finally as the swell size drops, but the winds continue to come from the North, then there's no better spot than Carcavelos, facing south and only a few minutes drive from Lisbon itself.

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Joao Pinheiro punts at Carcavelos.

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Diogo Appleton and Miguel Blanco take to the air.

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Pedro Coelho rotating the tail.

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Carcavelos

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Joao jumps; Pedro punts.

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Pedro takes to the air on his backhand too.

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surphangaway Once again, there's lefts and rights for all but it does get busy at weekends being so close to the capital.

But hit it midweek and you can score anything from pumping barrels to perfect punt sections.

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Pedro Correia proving how puntable Portugal can be.

Carcavelos So with all this on offer and just a short drive from the airport, you'd be a fool not to take a punt and pop over to Portugal for the chance of a few days of sun and surf. Plus you never know, if you have chance to head on a two hour drive northwards, then you might even be lucky enough to bump into Gabriel, John John or even King Kelly himself – surely it's worth it just for that!

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Fab Five The euros Words and photos: stu gaston

28.10.09 British surfer, Luis Eyre and his family moved to Portugal when he was younger. Many years later they invited me over to tell his story and so this was the frst shot of a shoot that was to be the foundations of SURPHANG itself!

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Those fab five years really got going with the purchase of a digital SLR in October 2007.

After 2 years of subjecting it to the best that the UK had to offer, it was time in October 2009 to treat the trusty camera to a trip abroad. So where better than the most consistent stretch of coast for swell in mainland Europe, none other than Portugal!

With this began a new series of shoots with the 'Euros', resulting in some seriously good shots!

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Fab Five

28.10.09 More from the shoot with Luis Eyre, where he had plenty of fun punting off this wedgy right at Peniche! This was the shot that changed it all, gaining a double page spread with my frst published article, 'On Eyre' in British magazine, PitPilot!

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The euros

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29.10.09 This one also made the cut for the same magazine article – Luis Eyre enjoying some tube time at his then local beach break, Praia Grande.

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30.10.09 Luis having fun at the legendary break, Coxos, just down from where he now resides.

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The euros

17.2.10 Four months later and Luis was fying higher and higher, but at a price. This board met its end on the very next wave!

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The euros

20.2.10 Four days later and it's out with the old and in with the 'blue'! This all round board served Luis well for a while!

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The euros

12.4.10 Few months later and 'blue' is still going strong. So we shared her success with this shot from one of Luis's local breaks, Praia das Macas published in 'PitPilot'.

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April 2012 Whilst an Icelandic volcano kept most fights on the ground, Luis took to the air instead.

Unfortunately I was forced to stick around to shoot it all!!!

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The euros

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2.6.10 Two months later I went back for more. Luis was now living above the infamous Ribeira d'Ilhas where the Quiksilver Pro Portugal was held. But for now, we took the spot into the limelight when this shot hit the pages of 'Wavelength' alongside a 'Sixty Seconds' interview on Luis!

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3.6.10 A shot from the next day but not published until three months later. Still at least this was another to see the light of day thanks to 'PitPilot' magazine!

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The euros

12.8.10 Another couple of months on and the Euro travelling diversifed to France. Luis Eyre popped up from Portugal but top Brit talent, Alex Baker was now on board too!

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The euros

12.8.10 Shooting with Alex Baker took it all to the next level! As easily the best junior aerialist surfer in the UK at the time, the buzz from watching him surf was immense!

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19.8.10 Then adding Sam Scoble into the mix and the click of the shutter button was becoming electric!

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20.8.10 To top this all off, Lewis Clinton joined the French froth fest too!

Whether it be crystal clear tubes or picture perfect punts, Lewis lit up the lens with his skills!

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The euros

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20.8.10 Sam Scoble tears Les Casernes apart as he scores himself a feature article in 'PitPilot' with this nice little shot!

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21.8.10 Meanwhile, Alex Baker was fying high at VVF, scoring shots in both 'Carve' and 'PitPilot' magazines from a single hour long shoot!

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20.8.10 But the top shot of the season was clinched by Alex again, scoring a 'Shutterbug' Profle interview for none other than yours truly!

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24.10.10 Miles Lee-Hargreaves was part of a crew of top junior surfers that I joined for a training trip in France 2 years ago. He scored a 'Fave Five' interview in 'Carve' coupled with this snazzy shot of him carving!

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27.10.10 Top Irish surfer Ronan Oertzen joined us on this training trip. He scored sick surf and the Tripper interview in 'Carve' magazine too!

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28.10.10 Of course, all good things come in threes and so Jobe Harris also scored 'The Best' interview in 'Carve' courtesy of this shot!

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21.2.11 Another milestone came at the start of 2011 when 'Wavelength' magazine published my frst full sequence of Luis Eyre's air!

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24.10.11 After a year flled with Euro travelling, 2011 came to a close with an autumn spell in Portugal where Tomas Valente revealed some tip top surfng talent.

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24.10.11 Pedro Correia spent a lot of time in the air, scoring a nice promo piece from his sponsor with this.

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24.10.11 Tomas Valente tail high and virtually vertical in Portugal!

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25.10.11 More sponsor interest for this sequence of Joao Kopke punting at his local break, Carcavelos.

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The euros

Another two years had now passed and Europe's initial fascination was becoming far too familiar.

Familiarity is fine but variety is the spice of life! It was now time to extend the travel plan towards intercontinental expeditions. The world is your oyster and all that so I had a pearl of wisdom and booked my first trip further afield than Europe. It was time to head to the centre of surfing culture – California!

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Next Time in

Fab Five

Seeing Mick Fanning win the RipCurl Pro Portugal in 2009 gave me a thirst for more. That thirst was quenched two and a half years later in California. As Mick heads back to Portugal for more this month, so we head back to San Clemente too. Global magnetism is a powerful force. So come back to find out more in part three of 'Fab Five – The Globe'.

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The Globe

28.10.09 Moments before shooting Luis Eyre punt at one end of Peniche, Mick Fanning won the RipCurl Pro Portugal event on the main Supertubes peak down the other end! One of those 'Fab Five' life changing moments to be sure!

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Euro Rippers Words and photos: stu gaston

nelson cloarec

Name: Age: 16 Nickname: Nels Years surfng: All my life Where you live: Soorts-Hossegor Sponsors: O'Neill, Von Zipper, Pull-in, Globe, FCS Gorilla, ATS Surf shop, Sharp Eye Surfboards Local break/s: Cul nuls, GÊrite Favourite surfer? Dane Reynolds, Joan Duru Favourite place to surf? Gravière, Rincon Favourite surf movie? Lost Atlas Favourite surf trick? Tube, Air Carve Favourite board? Sharp Eye

What got you into surfng?

When I was a little grommet! Around 2 years old!

When and how did you become sponsored?

I became sponsored at 10 years old thanks to friends.

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

When I became European Champion. It was with the French Team Federation. It was amazing.

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Hot Shots Who in surfng inspires you most?

My brother, Joan Duru, Dane Reynolds , Julian Wilson.

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

I like both because you can have a good time in both.

What song motivates you before a surf?

Every song, just depends on the moment!

When and where was your best surf session?

Talk us through it.

My best session was on a secret spot with just my family. The waves were so fun and just my family in the water.

What's the worst wipeout of your life?

At La Gravière when its was a big day.

What do you do when you don't surf?

I do training, listen to some music or play tennis but I surf a lot so!

Do you train as well as surf?

Yea I do training preparation and stretching.

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

Tennis or football!

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

A surf trip in Mentawaii, and keep some money for others trip and contests!

What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

Spinach!

What's your most overused word?

"Salut c'est cool" and "No way" haha What's your goal for the next year?

Qualify for the World Junior and progress as much as possible !

And what about the future?

Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?

I hope to see myself on the QS or better!

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Diego mignot

Name: Age: 16 Nickname: Chicanos Years surfng: 7 years Where you live: Mexico (Sayulita) Sponsors: Oakley, FCS,Gorilla Grip Local break/s: Sayulita

Favourite surfer? Gabriel Medina Favourite place to surf? Puerto Escondido, Mexico Favourite surf movie? Los Atlas Favourite surf trick? Super Man Favourite board? Al Merrick

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Diego mignot What got you into surfng?

Well everyone where I live in Mexico were surfers so I guesss I had to be one too!

When and how did you become sponsored?

In 2010 I was with my parents doing the ISA World Junior competition and that's when I was competing with Canada. And one of the coach of the French team was the team manager of Oakley Europe. He saw me free surfng and he liked how I surfed. So since then, I've been sponsored by Oakley.

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

Finishing 3rd place consecutively in two Pro Juniors.

Who in surfng inspires you most?

Kelly Slater.

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

For the moment competitions, because I like winning!

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Diego mignot

What song motivates you before a surf?

Electro music When and where was your best surf session?

I've had too many good surf sessions all around the world.

What's the worst wipeout of your life?

Late take-off and going over the lip.

What do you do when you don't surf?

I hang out with my friends.

Do you train as well as surf?

Yes I skip, run and stretch.

I try to do one of those things every day.

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

Soccer.

What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

A Banana What's your goal for the next year?

To qualify for the International Pro Junior.

And what about the future?

Like every one else to qualify for the World Tour!

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leonardo fioravanti

Name: Age: 14 Nickname: Leo Years surfng: 8 years Where you live: Les Bourdaines, Seignosse Sponsors: Quiksilver, Red Bull, Moskova, RT Surfboards, Quiksilver Surfboards Local break/s: Les Bourdaines, La Graviere

Favourite surfer? Kelly Slater, John John Florence Favourite place to surf? La Graviere Favourite surf movie? Modern Collective Favourite surf trick? Barrel Favourite board? 5 8 RT Surf boards

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Hot Shots What got you into surfng?

My brother started surfng before me so he got me into surfng When and how did you become sponsored?

I got sponsored by Quiksilver when I was 9 and by Redbull when I was 10 What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?

Getting barreled at second reef Pipeline Who in surfng inspires you most?

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

I like both, freesurfng because I can try new tricks and competition because I'm a competitive person What song motivates you before a surf?

I never listen to music before I surf

When and where was your best surf session?

Probably this summer in La Graviere, got some really good barrels What's the worst wipeout of your life?

At Off the Wall, went over the falls on a big 8 foot wave What do you do when you don't surf?

Play golf or go see some girls hehe Do you train as well as surf?

Yes I train 3 times per week

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Leonardo fioravanti And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

Soccer or golf If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?

A massive yacht in Indonesia so that I could go to Mentawaiis when ever I want and make my family as happy as possible :) What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

A big salad What's your goal for the next year?

To improve my surfng and to win some important comps like ISA World Juniors and King of the Groms And what about the future?

Try to qualify for the WCT and maybe be a world champion!!!

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tomas fernandes

Name: Age: 16 Nickname: Giboias Years surfng: 8 Where you live: Ericeira Sponsors: Billabong, Future Fins, Semente Surfboards, Nixon, Dakine, Ericeira Surf Shop Local break/s: Everywhere in Ericeira

Favourite surfer? Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf? Ericeira Favourite surf movie? Trilogy Favourite surf trick? Air reverse Favourite board? Semente surf boards for sure!

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When and how did you become sponsored?

I became sponsored when I was National Champion What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?

When I got 5th place in the National Open Championship Who in surfng inspires you most?

Julian Wilson, Andy Irons and Kolohe Andino What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why?

I prefer competitions because I love winning!

What song motivates you before a surf?

I prefer listening to any Rock Music

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Tomas fernandes When and where was your best surf session?

Everytime when I surf at home!

For me all the sessions at home are good!

What's the worst wipeout of your life?

The worst wipeout of my life was at Coxos.

I fell off on the drop and I was held underwater for like 20 seconds!!

What do you do when you don't surf?

I play football or tennis with friends.

Do you train as well as surf?

Yes And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

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

I'd buy a wave garden!

What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

Salad haha What's your most overused word?

Let's go surf!

What's your goal for the next year?

To be top 10 in National Open Championships And what about the future?

Now is the present..... the future will come!

But I defnitely want to be a professional surfer!

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Back to Bali Words and photos: stu gaston

The best junior surfers in the world are currently gathered in Bali for the 2012 Oakley World Pro Junior Championships.

Following in the footsteps of last year's victor, Davey Cathels, forty-six surfers from the seven regions of the globe will go head to head with their sights on taking the coveted title of the 2012 World Pro Junior Champion.

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Last year's winner at the Oakley World Pro Junior in Bali, Davey Cathels.

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Despite injury earlier this year, Davey Cathels was back on form at Lacanau.

Last year, Bali was the frst in a series of events to determine the World Pro Junior Champions and with Cathels leading after his win he look set to take the title.

But an injury soon after took him out of contention, leaving the way clear for Brazilian, Caio Ibelli to become Champion. Many months out of the water meant that Davey Cathels couldn't gain the contest wins he needed to earn his place to return this year but Ibelli will be back along with some other old faces and many new ones too.

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Matt Banting will be heading to Bali after a breakthrough year which began with him winning both the Pro Junior and Men's events at the prestigious Australian Open of Surfng. A previous Under 16 World Junior Champion at the ISA event in New Zealand, Matt will be making the most of his contest experience in Bali.

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A world ranking junior surfer, Matt Banting will be back in Bali this season.

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And of course, Jack Freestone will be returning to Bali once more! After a successful season in Europe where he gained his highest QS contest result at Lacanau with a second place, Jack will be back and aiming to win once more, regaining his title of World Pro Junior Champion from two years ago.

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Winner at the 2010 event in Bali, Jack Freestone will be back defending his title .

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So with the contest already underway, there's only a matter of days to wait until the title of World Pro Junior Champion for 2012 will be known.

Whatever happens though, you can guarantee it will go to a worthy winner!

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Jack Freestone will be flying high to regain his previous World Pro Junior Champion title.

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T H E G A L L E R Y

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Diogo Appleton gouges out a hack at Guincho, Portugal.

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G A L L E R Y Miguel Blanco's vert attack.

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Miguel releases his fins at Guincho.

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Pedro Correia kicks up some spray.

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G A L L E R Y Pedro Correia kicks out the tail at Carcavelos.

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Pedro Correia carves through Carcavelos.

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Pedro Correia pointing his surfing in the right direction.

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Surphang Magazine

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San Clemente surfer Ian Crane came over to Europe this summer.

Now it's time to see him rip apart his local breaks over in California.

Photo: Stu Gaston

Next Issue

Well that's another issue all wrapped up, ahead of time too we might add! But we do have an alterior motive! It's time for another trip to try and recapture the essence of a lost summer before another endless winter wipes all memory of sun drenched beaches and beautifully blue waves from our minds. So it's off to Southern California once again!

But don't worry, we'll be sharing all our adventures with you when we get back! So be sure to tune in then for issue number ten!

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Surphang Magazine