Wavelength Surfing Magazine

22 April 08 Issue 173
Yerp. That’s right - the goods are finally in and will soon be ready and waiting on the shop shelves for YOU, dear readers.  So you may be wondering what delights await you?Well, editor Nunn chased his tail again and landed on Scottish shores with Russ Winter, Matt Capel, Mark Harris and Ian Battrick - and scored some of the best British shots we’ve ever laid our eyes upon.Selway went on holiday to Fuerteventura with Devonshire lads Andrew Cotton, Lyndon Wake and Alex Baker and managed to goad them into taking on a near-dry slab. Not content with that, he then flew down to France with good pal Sam Boex to re-visit the site where Andrew Griffin broke his back a year prior. Plus, aside from the low down on Mick Fanning’s new movie ‘Lightning Strikes,’ we present Wavelength’s newest baby ‘V2,’ as well as a sterling Gallery, the opportunity to win a South Point Longboard and all the usual milky goodness.Enjoy, or get yourself sectioned. 
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28 March 08 Road to Nowhere update

It has been a pretty tricky month so far for goose chasing, but we've tracked down what we think have been the best waves in the UK. Not only that but we've assembled a high performance chase team of Russ Winter, Oli Adams, Mark Harris, Matt Capel and pictured above getting a sweet little shack, Ian Battrick. The full tale will be in the next issue. 

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20 March 08 HAPPY EASTER 'KEGS'

Hey peeps, a big Happy Easter to you all from all the crew at Wavelength. The chances of some serious Easter Kegs are not looking good. But hey, we have a few days off to check out some other spots... Like the pub, have a beer for us and check out the new issue.
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13 March 08 Issue 172 off to print, NORTH SEA SUPER SESSIONS

Hello everybody peeps, hope that you all managed to survive the storms that have been kickin' everybodys ass. Issue 172 has gone to the printers and it's the sickest issue so far. We have Yorkshire and Scotland off the scale, with the biggest North Sea Super Sessions you will ever see as Nunn returns to the road. Selway in Madeira with the Analog Team scoring some serious tube time. Fight The Fat and get surf fit, plus most comprehensive Wetsuit Guide you will ever see. All this and a Free Oxbow Mag, insane gallery, news, reviews, banter and words of wisdom. Pick up a copy and check it out... Have a good one.
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06 March 08 Substance

 
Had enough of winter yet? It's starting to drag on isn't it? So here's a little reminder of some sunshine, and not some far off place either. In fact the most northerly part of mainland UK and the inside of a Thurso East barrel, in the middle of February too! More next issue, keep your chins up, spring is on the way.
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23 Feb 08 MVP2

 

(WCT qualifier Dane Reynolds, at last year's event Photo: Selway)

The world’s coldest professional surfing contest returns to Scotland on 23 April to 30 April 2008. O’Neill has confirmed that the Highland Open, its signature event, will be staged on Scotland’s frigid North Shore for the third year running. O’Neill’s pioneering contests have revolutionised European surfing, putting the icy barrels of Scotland on the world surfing map, but this April’s event looks set to be even bigger and better than its predecessors.
It’s based at the legendary reef of Thurso East, where the water temperature is a mind-and-body numbing 4 degrees Celsius but for a growing number of top-quality surfers, the cold is an irrelevance. What matters is the quality of the waves delivered by Arctic swells onto Thurso’s world class right-handers. The O’Neill Highland Open by Swatch is a mobile event, meaning that the best waves from a total of six venues along Scotland’s North Shore are accessible. If necessary, the contest will re-locate from its base at Thurso to other top quality breaks such as Brims Ness, Murkle West, Nothing Left, Point of Ness and Strathy.

O’Neill event director Bernhard Ritzer says: “We aim to provide everyone - from surfers right through to event staff - with an authentic taste of life on Scotland’s North Shore. The event is integrated as much as possible into the town of Thurso, so that everyone mixes freely with the local community.”
The event is also a top-graded World Qualifying Series (WQS) event: at Prime 6-stars, and with a prize purse of US$135,000. The first and second-placed surfers also win a berth on 'O’Neill The Mission France 2008'. Ten of the world’s best surfers are invited on The Mission. They judge each other and the winner takes home US$25,000.
Go to: http://www.oneilleurope.com/highlandopen
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18th Feb 08  MOLE CHARGES AILEENS AFTER PATIENT WAIT
Doom Bar sponsored big wave surfer Dan "Mole" Joel, has successfully returned from surfing some of the biggest waves in the British Isles this season, tackling swells of up to 40ft.

‘Mole’, Ben Skinner and Tom Doidge-Harrison, have had to wait months for the perfect combination of swell and winds, but have been rewarded with some of the best conditions yet.
This big wave session took place at ‘Aileens’ on the west coast of Ireland. It is part of an ongoing project to ‘ride the biggest surf the Atlantic can offer’ along the British Isles coastline in the Doom bar big wave challenge.
North Cornwall based Sharp’s Brewery provided Mole with the ‘Doom Bar’ Kawazaki 1500cc jet ski capable of speeds in excess of 70 mph, allowing him and tow-in partner to catch waves that are too big and fast to paddle in to.

Mole said: “With waves of this magnitude the slightest mistake could have disastrous consequences so this has to be a real team effort. Having a highly skilled tow-in partner like Ben is essential, who’s job it is to drive the Jet Ski and put you exactly in the right spot.”
It has been great to have local support and I'm really stoked that Sharps Brewery have provided the jet ski. It is an amazing boost to the project and means we can now access and ride some of the biggest swells that the Atlantic can throw at us.”
Nick Baker, managing director of Sharps Brewery said: "We have been delighted to sponsor a champion surfer like Mole and it is fantastic to see the Doom Bar jet-ski allowing him and his tow-in partner to ride these record breaking waves. Sharp’s Brewery has a proud tradition of supporting Cornish sports including rugby, sailing and gig racing and therefore big wave surfing is an exciting development that we are happy to get involved in.”

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11th Feb 08 THURSO

The Nunn has returned from Scotland, moaning of backache and being kept awake by some transvestite who was staying in the room next to him in the local hostel. The question we all asked ourselves this morning was: "Is there really a happening tranny scene in Thurso?." Hmmmmm, anyway Tim has some sick shots and can now walk in high heels like a pro...
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NEXT ISSUE
Just to keep you updated on what's goin' down at 'Length Towers for next issue so far. We hack into one of the best rights in Europe with UK Team Analog riders Fergal Smith, Josh Hughes and Andrew Cotton in Madeira. The Road To Nowhere will feature insane shots and adventure as the Nunn and Selway cruise the country.
Get all rubbered up with the ultimate Summer Wetsuit Guide and step up your fitness with Jarvi. All this and it's put together with extra love to keep you all warm at night... bless.

Photo: Lee Burton

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ROLLIN' DOWN THE RIVER PART DEUX

 
Micah Lester and Toby Atkins return under the cover of night. It's now around minus 15 degress celsius and illegal, but bloody good fun.

HOUSE OF PAIN
Glossy team trips to sunny climes are all well and good, but there is nothing like a road trip in your own country. Chasing down a big cold swell not far from home is something else, Eugene Tollemache and mate Luke Palmer did exactly that last weekend. They scored some cold heavy waves, and wore a couple. Here Euge spots a lobster whilst Luke chuckles from the safety of the shoulder.
 
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ISSUE 171 IS BAD TO THE BONE

Hello all, issue 171 is back from the printers and it's a bad mo-fo. Nunn and Selway have finally finished beating the designers ie myself and mungo. The beatings have paid off as its looking sick. Hopefully the bruisin' will calm down and we can follow it up with another schweet issue. There is also a sick (surf speak) poster from the crew at Beach Beat. Fight the good fight people, see y'all soon... The real brains behind the mag, James and Mungo.

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WHAT THE DUCK IS GOING ON! 

OK peeps, yes it's a duck. And yes it's probably surfing better than most of us. So next time you tuck into one of our feathered friends, give a moment to digest you're eating one of the crew... Then tuck in, yummy.
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Mental. There is not much to say about this other than... Mental, don't try this at home kiddies. Next step, surfers busting an air over a speedboat. The gauntlet has well and truly been laid out.

Mark Ochillupo, Occy to most of us, bowed out of professional surfing at last year’s Pipeline masters, rounding off the longest pro career in surfing history. He has become one of the most iconic surfers of all time and his career has spanned the careers of many of the greats of world surfing. His ding dong battles with Tom Curren in the ‘80s were legendary as was his fall from grace at the end of that decade. But it’s his comeback in the mid ‘90s that will define his career. He got fit, he surfed stronger and took it to the modern generation of surfers winning a world crown in 1999 and cementing his position in surfing’s hall of fame.

On top of a sparkling contest career he also starred in some of the most memorable surf flicks of a generation. Bunyip Dreaming and The Green Iguana showcased his return in beautiful slow mo and the session at ‘Occy’s left’ in Sumba will go down as one of the greatest movie sections ever. We could spout on and on about his power and all that crap but we won’t, if you want to see more head over to his mini site courtesy of his sponsors Billabong at http://www.billabong.com.au/occy. There is also a whole host of gear out there celebrating his career including a new Globe signature shoe. Check out http://www.globe.tv/surf

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ARTIFICIAL SURF REEF AT BOSCOMBE GETS GREENLIGHT

Europe’s first artificial surf reef at Boscombe got the green light today. The Marine and Fisheries Agency has granted Bournemouth Borough Council a special environment licence to begin construction of the project. The Council is on course to start construction in spring 2008, with the reef anticipated to be completed in time for the October 2008 swell.

MFA chief executive, Nigel Gooding said: “We are delighted to be able to issue a licence under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985. “A number of complex issues to ensure the protection of the marine environment had to be considered. The MFA had to take into account the potential impact of the reef on local fishermen and any possible danger to navigation. All the issues have been resolved,” he said.

The Borough has also approved the reef in its statutory capacity as the Coastal Protection Authority. Specialist construction material for the reef will be ordered, including the ecologically sound geo-textile bags from Australia and the webbing base from New Zealand.



Roger Brown, Head of Leisure Services at Bournemouth Borough Council, said: “Christmas has come early to Bournemouth. This is the fantastic news that everyone has been waiting for. “The area of Bournemouth and Poole already has an excellent reputation as a leading watersports destination, however the reef will put Boscombe firmly on the surfing map. “Weather conditions permitting, we anticipate to complete the reef by Autumn 2008 and this will result in the surf reef and land-based retail, catering, and surf-instruction facilities being completed together. We are also pleased to announce award-winning designers, Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway MBE, are creating super beach huts for both surfers and holiday makers, as part of the Overstrand redevelopment.”

The surf reef and super beach huts will be accompanied by a surf-themed retail outlet, a surfing academy and a glass-fronted restaurant offering fantastic panoramic views of Bournemouth and the Solent. There will also be a catering outlet selling good-quality food-to-go, changing rooms, toilets and hot showers, all contributing to the major transformation of Boscombe seafront. As expected, many companies see the area as a sound investment and are already vying for a space in this prime seafront location.

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ISSUE 170 LOWDOWN
It’s Christmas and we’ve pulled out all the stops to deliver a colossal issue to your local newsagent. Not only is there a sick DVD to keep you amused between courses of Christmas dinner, but there’s also a C-Skins tide timetable, Mick Fanning Poster, Boardculture sticker and a Pure Vacations brochure so you can plan your post Crimbo escape. This is all on top of the usual sick features and two sweet competitions. There’s a chance to win one of world champ Mick Fanning’s actual surfboards, signed and ridden by the man himself. There is also an awesome trip for two to the Maldives, courtesy of Pure Vacations up for grabs (See above). Get out there and get a copy, at only £3.50 it is a bargain.

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WIN A BOAT TRIP IN THE MALDIVES
Pure Vacations and Wavelength magazine have teamed up to bring you this fantastic prize – Two places on Pure Vacations very own surf charter. Imagine you and your surf buddy taking a Maldives surf charter, travelling between some of the most beautiful tropical surfing islands on earth, and all along the way stopping to surf some of the finest waves on the planet - All you have to do is enter! Go to: www.purevacations.com/wavelength

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PURE BLUE WATER FOOTAGE OF WAVELENGTH MENTAWAIS TRIP
Selway and his cronnies in the Mentawais as featured in Wavelength 168. There is more footage from this trip on the MVP DVD free with Wavelength 170, as well loads more sick action of British guys ripping at home and abroad.