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Written by Greg Martin
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Thursday, 15 April 2010 12:56 |
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Yesterday was a good day for the Brits at the Highland Open at Brimms Ness. After Sam Lamiroy smoked his heat and came first, Scottish legend Chris Noble brought home the deep-fried bacon and spanked Ricardo Dos Santos and Croyde's Lyndon Wake to become the first local competitor to ever come through the first round of the Highland Open. In less than perfect conditions at one of Chris's favourite waves, he managed to find barrels where others struggled and in front of a crowd of flag bearing local supporters, had a dream heat, winning with a 10.40. "It's only the first round," he said. "But it feels like I won the event or something! I think the difference this year was that there was no pressure on me. I have a kid now and we're expecting a second, so whereas surfing used to be the be-all-and-end-all for me, I now have different priorities so there is less pressure. I just get to go out there and have fun. I've surfed out here for about 10 years and even though I am used to the cold, I still have my earplugs in against the cold water and the wind." The comp is on hold for now, but hopefully should resume at 16.30 today (Thursday 15th April.) As well as Lamiroy and Chris, previous winner of the Highland Open Russell Winter and Alan Stokes, as well as Aussie/Irishman Glenn Hall have yet to surf. 
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Smoke em again today!