Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic Jersey’s Grace Davies claimed the Open title at the Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic at Watergate Bay at the end of June. The third event on the BLU circuit took place in onshore two- to three-foot waves. Davies edged Nicola Bunt into second and Candice O’Donnell took third. The result see Davies and O’Donnell tied in joint first place on the overall rankings. Results: 1. Grace Davies 2. Nicola Bunt 3. Candice O’Donnell 4. Becky Stanhope.
Stormy Surf Relief Festival The White Stuff Surf Relief Festival at Cornwall’s Watergate Bay 17-18 July raised over £4,000 for the charity Surf Relief UK to fund their ongoing ‘SurfAble’ project. Tassy Swallow won the Under 16 Girls UKPST event in two- to three-foot cross-shore surf, just missing out to Swansea’s Beth Mason in the Women’s Open division. Results: Open 1. Beth Mason 2. Tassy Swallow 3. Gwen Spurlock 4. Jo Dennison. Under 16 Girls: 1. Tassy Swallow 2. Lucy Campbell 3. Gabi Rowe 4. Jemima Knight.
Rip Curl Grom Search The end of June saw the Rip Curl Grom Search’s English selection at Godrevy in Cornwall. The Under 16 Girls was won by Gabi Rowe, who then competed against the finalists from Ireland and Wales. Gabi won again, beating Mali James and winning a ticket to the European final in France, 7-8 August. Results: Under 16 1. Gabi Rowe 2. Sophie Sainsbury 3. Kensa Munroe 4. Jessica Henry. Under 14 1. Jaide Lowe 2. Lucy Campbell 3. Kensa Munroe 4. Flora Lawton. Under 12 1. Peony Knight 2. Teah Munroe 3 Flora Lawton 4. Sophie Turner.
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We’re doing our annual SurfGirl survey online this summer and we need your input. Basically we just want to know what you think of the magazine, what you would like to see more of and what things you like and don’t like. We had a huge response to last year’s survey and we’ve got some great prizes to give away. Just go to www.surfgirlmag.com and fill in the questionnaire. Thanks!
New Eco Boutique Hotel opens If you fancy recharging your batteries and treating yourself to a weekend break this autumn, look no further than the soon-to-be-opened Scarlet Hotel in Cornwall. The new eco boutique hotel opens its doors on 1 September. The hotel boasts an Ayurvedic spa, outdoor log-fired hot-tubs, a natural reed-bed swimming pool and the best bit is it’s adults only. It’s not going to be cheap but it sounds amazing! For more info go to www.scarlethotel.co.uk.
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surf to the next level
Have you tried surfing and loved it? Are you surfing regularly but now want to learn a little more? The SurfGirl ‘Next Step’ weekend is personalised to suit your needs. Whether you’re new to the sport, can stand on a board but are ‘stuck in the whitewater’ or are an advanced surfer who is looking to sharpen your surfing, this course aims to take you up a notch in a fun, laid back environment. Natalie Fox will be leading a team of qualified instructors to improve your surfing skills. The weekend is on 19-20 September at the ESF surf school at Fistral, Newquay. Check out www.surfgirlmag.com for more details.
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SurfGirl is running autumn/winter surf coaching trips to our favourite destinations again this year: Northern Spain, Morocco and Fuerteventura. They are held at friendly surf camps with girls-only courses run by qualified surf instructors with goody bags and lots of extras included. They’re a great way to spend a week with like-minded girls. Go to www.surfgirlmag.com for more details.
blog girl Gul team rider Amy Brock-Morgan is going around Europe in her camper van and will be updating us on her progress. Just go to www.surfgirlmag. com and hit the Blog link.
SG23 competition winners • The Animal watch and Animal surf day was won by Aoife Glass from Wandsworth. • The pair of Reading and Leeds tickets were won by Rachel Leach from Witney. • The five Roxy bikinis went to Gemma Dale, Kelly Lowe, Becky Lowe, Tricia Murray and G Crumby. • The design-a-board Animal competition was won by Lily Butterhill who gets her design sprayed on a board by Fluid Juice, plus she will attend one of the Animal Surf Academy Girls Only Days at the Boardmasters. See the winning entry at surfgirlmag.com • The Maximuscle product pack worth £100 was won by Selina Way. Prizes are on the way girls! 094 SURFGIRL