Surphang Magazine Issue 11

Surphang Surphang MagazineMagazineIssue 11Issue 11

Proudly presentsProudly presents

The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowCallinan Blows up!Callinan Blows up!

Fab Five – The 2012Fab Five – The 2012p h e n o m e n ap h e n o m e n a

Twenty Twelve'sTwenty Twelve'sToTal TalentToTal Talent

Champ ChatsChamp ChatsNomme Nails it!Nomme Nails it!

Winter GetawaysWinter Getaways

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SurphangSurphangMagazineMagazine

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'All's well that ends well!''All's well that ends well!'

Unbelievably, we're nearly at the end of another year! Unbelievably, we're nearly at the end of another year! Even more unbelievable though is that we should Even more unbelievable though is that we should

have all met our apocolyptic end by now! Well if you're have all met our apocolyptic end by now! Well if you're reading this, then hopefully our beautiful blue planet reading this, then hopefully our beautiful blue planet

is sticking around to see another day. And in that case, is sticking around to see another day. And in that case, before it does, let's look back at what wonders our before it does, let's look back at what wonders our

beautiful blue planet has offered us in Twenty Twelve. beautiful blue planet has offered us in Twenty Twelve. Of course, one of the highlights was the Kustom Of course, one of the highlights was the Kustom

Airstrike and so in this issue's 'The Pro Show' we get Airstrike and so in this issue's 'The Pro Show' we get the lowdown on high flying surf star, Ryan Callinan. the lowdown on high flying surf star, Ryan Callinan.

Also flying high is Nomme Mignot, top European grom Also flying high is Nomme Mignot, top European grom who drops in for a 'Champ Chat' following his success. who drops in for a 'Champ Chat' following his success. If perhaps you feel like flying high yourself, then we If perhaps you feel like flying high yourself, then we share our top surf spots for some 'Winter Getaways'. share our top surf spots for some 'Winter Getaways'.

'Fab Five' focuses on 'The 2012 Phenomena' while 'Hot 'Fab Five' focuses on 'The 2012 Phenomena' while 'Hot Shots' profiles some Total Talent from Twenty Twelve. Shots' profiles some Total Talent from Twenty Twelve. Finally, 'The Goss' meets some guys who might rather Finally, 'The Goss' meets some guys who might rather forget 2012 due to 'Injury Time'. Thankfully though, forget 2012 due to 'Injury Time'. Thankfully though,

injuries heal and so 'all's well that ends well!' injuries heal and so 'all's well that ends well!' Enjoy the magazine then and we'll Enjoy the magazine then and we'll

see you all again in 2013! see you all again in 2013!

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This Issue's FeaturesThis Issue's Features

The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowCallinan blows up!Callinan blows up!

Welcome to the Pro Show! He's been blowing up for a

while, so we caught up with Ryan Callinan this summer.

Champ Chats Champ Chats Nomme Nails It!Nomme Nails It! In September 2012, Lacanau local Nomme Mignot became Under 16 European Champ. So we caught up for a chat!

Winter GetawaysWinter GetawaysThere's no better time to

head away. So here's our top pick of Lanzarote, Portugal,

California and Ireland.

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This IssueThis Issue

The French beach breaks, like Lacanau here, were on fire during the height of summer.Photo: Stu Gaston

Fab Five – The 2012Fab Five – The 2012P h e n o m e nP h e n o m e n aa

The ffth fabulous year of surf photography was full of extraordinary experiences.

The story nears its year end.

TWENTY TWELVE'STWENTY TWELVE'STOTAL TALENTTOTAL TALENTSurfng is certainly in safe hands as there's plenty of talent coming through. So here's our pick of just six.

Injury TimeInjury Time

And The Goss looks at life when you're out injured. Two British surfers share their out

of the water experiences.

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Welcome toWelcome toThe Pro ShowThe Pro Show

Callinan Blows Up!Callinan Blows Up!Words and photos: stu gaston

Ryan Callinan is one of the best aerialists around.

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It would be fair to say that Ryan Callinan It would be fair to say that Ryan Callinan became a name on every surfer's lips after became a name on every surfer's lips after

he few onto our screens in Billabong's he few onto our screens in Billabong's movie, 'Blow Up!' Since then, he's been movie, 'Blow Up!' Since then, he's been

doing crazy aerial manoeuvres on pretty doing crazy aerial manoeuvres on pretty much every big surf movie release and so it much every big surf movie release and so it was no surprise to see him on the ranks of was no surprise to see him on the ranks of

the Kustom Airstrike challenge this the Kustom Airstrike challenge this summer. But 2012 hasn't been all plain summer. But 2012 hasn't been all plain

sailing for Ryan, especially as he sufered sailing for Ryan, especially as he sufered not one but two broken legs earlier in the not one but two broken legs earlier in the

year so when we caught up with him again year so when we caught up with him again this summer in France, we were keen to this summer in France, we were keen to

fnd out how things were going!fnd out how things were going!

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Unlike some other competition surfers, Unlike some other competition surfers, Ryan and indeed his fellow Billabong crew, Ryan and indeed his fellow Billabong crew, Jack Freestone and Soli Bailey, were keen Jack Freestone and Soli Bailey, were keen to be out freesurfng as much as possible to be out freesurfng as much as possible

between their heats. Ryan has juggled between their heats. Ryan has juggled successful careers in both competitive and successful careers in both competitive and

freesurfng but how does he balance the freesurfng but how does he balance the two and see them both developing?two and see them both developing?

That’s a hard one for me. I've had a lotThat’s a hard one for me. I've had a lot of success freesurfng, but I think youof success freesurfng, but I think you

can do both. I really want to do both, I'd can do both. I really want to do both, I'd love to be on the 'CT, but I'd love to be inlove to be on the 'CT, but I'd love to be in

all the good movies and I think it's all the good movies and I think it's possible. Kolohe, Julian, Jordy and Dane, possible. Kolohe, Julian, Jordy and Dane, when he was on the 'CT, are all doing it when he was on the 'CT, are all doing it so hopefully I can just do a bit of both.so hopefully I can just do a bit of both.

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The Pro ShowThe Pro Show

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What blows up must also come down! A consistent Callinan landing!

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Every freesurf, Ryan would usually have a Every freesurf, Ryan would usually have a videographer in tow as getting good clips for videographer in tow as getting good clips for

the movies is important to him. Just before the movies is important to him. Just before hitting the European leg of the WQS events, hitting the European leg of the WQS events, Ryan's profle flm 'Bad Bad Not Good' came Ryan's profle flm 'Bad Bad Not Good' came

out and so was he happy with it?out and so was he happy with it?Yeah, it's really cool actually, it's more of a Yeah, it's really cool actually, it's more of a

story movie but there's still a lot of surfng in story movie but there's still a lot of surfng in it. It's more just about the injuries I've had it. It's more just about the injuries I've had and what I've gone through over the last and what I've gone through over the last

year. I actually really like it, Jay Grant who year. I actually really like it, Jay Grant who flmed and edited it has done a really good flmed and edited it has done a really good

job with the interviews and cutting it job with the interviews and cutting it together and the layout so I'm pretty together and the layout so I'm pretty

stoked at the way it came out.stoked at the way it came out.

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Of course, just before Europe, Ryan was Of course, just before Europe, Ryan was involved in the Kustom Airstrike....involved in the Kustom Airstrike....

Yeah, it was crazy good. Those guys are Yeah, it was crazy good. Those guys are so consistent, doing the gnarliest airs. It's so consistent, doing the gnarliest airs. It's really wild 'cause it obviously pushes me really wild 'cause it obviously pushes me and I wasn't 100% back yet so I was a bit and I wasn't 100% back yet so I was a bit scared and skeptical about going on it at scared and skeptical about going on it at the start. I thought it was just bound to the start. I thought it was just bound to happen again. I did do my knee, but it happen again. I did do my knee, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. It was coolwasn't as bad as I thought. It was cool

but, they’re really cool guys and really but, they’re really cool guys and really good surfers and good to surf with good surfers and good to surf with

so it was a great trip.so it was a great trip.

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Watching Ryan surf on a junky day in Watching Ryan surf on a junky day in France, you can see how he's constantly France, you can see how he's constantly pushing the boundaries of aerial antics. pushing the boundaries of aerial antics.

The Airstike was all about innovation but The Airstike was all about innovation but of course with that 50k cherry on top....of course with that 50k cherry on top....

It was weird, the frst day or two I was just It was weird, the frst day or two I was just all about landing that one air. Like, I’ve just all about landing that one air. Like, I’ve just

gotta keep going big and if I make one I gotta keep going big and if I make one I could win. Like, if I try the biggest thing I could win. Like, if I try the biggest thing I can and don’t make it 50 times, even if I can and don’t make it 50 times, even if I make it once I’ll win. But then, after the make it once I’ll win. But then, after the frst couple of days falling of, I was like, frst couple of days falling of, I was like,

f**k this, I just wanna get some clips for the f**k this, I just wanna get some clips for the webisodes now! It was funny to see the webisodes now! It was funny to see the diferent mindsets of everyone. I think diferent mindsets of everyone. I think most people were there for the money.most people were there for the money.I was just coming back from injury and I I was just coming back from injury and I was kinda there to get some clips in the was kinda there to get some clips in the

webisodes and get myself back outwebisodes and get myself back out there, I guess. Get back in the water,there, I guess. Get back in the water,

back in the zone.back in the zone.

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One thing's for certain, Ryan Callinan's airs will never get stale!

Certainly, shooting with Ryan Certainly, shooting with Ryan during the summer, it was clear to during the summer, it was clear to see that he was back in the zone! A see that he was back in the zone! A

couple of months later he was given couple of months later he was given a wildcard into the World Junior a wildcard into the World Junior

Championships in Bali and fnished Championships in Bali and fnished with a respective 17with a respective 17thth place. So one place. So one

things for sure, Ryan Callinan is things for sure, Ryan Callinan is likely to be blowing up for a likely to be blowing up for a

good few years to come!good few years to come!

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Ryan CallinanRyan Callinan

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Next time onNext time onThe Pro ShowThe Pro Show

Goodale goes for it!Goodale goes for it!

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Champ Champ ChatsChatsNOMME NAILS IT!NOMME NAILS IT!

Words and photos: stu gaston

Nomme Mignot manages to bust airs way beyond his years!

Back in September, Nomme Mignot rose above a talented feld of surfers to become Under 16 European Champion. Having watched Nomme's surfng build up to this achievement over the previous year, we felt it was time to nail him down and quiz him on what could be in store forthis champ of the future!!

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Nomme mignotNomme mignotUnder 16 EuropeanUnder 16 European

Champion 2012Champion 2012

Two Thousand and Twelve has been a Two Thousand and Twelve has been a pretty epic year for you so far, and of pretty epic year for you so far, and of

course fnally becoming the Under 16 course fnally becoming the Under 16 European Champion must be one of the European Champion must be one of the

highlights. But have there been any other highlights. But have there been any other memorable moments frst though? memorable moments frst though?

Yeah I'm very happy to have won the Yeah I'm very happy to have won the European Championships! Hopefully I will European Championships! Hopefully I will

win the ASP one next year hahaha. But win the ASP one next year hahaha. But yeah this year has been great. I fnished 5yeah this year has been great. I fnished 5thth at the World Championships, and fnished at the World Championships, and fnished

over all 20over all 20thth in the European ASP Under in the European ASP Under 21. Since then, I've been sponsored by 21. Since then, I've been sponsored by Billabong which is really great to have Billabong which is really great to have their support! And the rest of the timetheir support! And the rest of the time

I've just been having fun, especiallyI've just been having fun, especially now I'm back home in Mexico! now I'm back home in Mexico!

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CHAMPCHAMP CHATSCHATS

Becoming the Under 16 European Champ Becoming the Under 16 European Champ has been one of your goals for a while. has been one of your goals for a while.

This year has seen you getting some great This year has seen you getting some great results and now this win. Talk us through results and now this win. Talk us through

the contest and how it went? the contest and how it went?

Well I was really confdent the whole Well I was really confdent the whole event as it was at Lacanau where I surfed event as it was at Lacanau where I surfed

all season long, but really what helped me all season long, but really what helped me win was my team and all their support.win was my team and all their support.

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

Nomme Mignot mixes up both progressive and powerful surfing.

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

Everyone's been surfng really well this Everyone's been surfng really well this year. Leo (Fioravanti), a good friend of year. Leo (Fioravanti), a good friend of mine, has been surfng really good! So I mine, has been surfng really good! So I just had fun and surfed!just had fun and surfed!

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You've been surfng against You've been surfng against and known these guys most and known these guys most

of your competitive life – one of your competitive life – one of them was even your own of them was even your own

cousin (Diego Mignot)! So cousin (Diego Mignot)! So how does this afect the way how does this afect the way

you surf in a heat?you surf in a heat?

Not at all it dosen't afect me Not at all it dosen't afect me at all. I surf with him all year at all. I surf with him all year so it was just like if we were so it was just like if we were

free surfng. Leo was also free surfng. Leo was also getting big scores so I simply getting big scores so I simply

had to make sure I got big had to make sure I got big scores too if i wanted to beat scores too if i wanted to beat

him and my cousin! him and my cousin!

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

and why? and why?

Yeah that would have been Yeah that would have been Leo or Diego hahaLeo or Diego haha

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

Yeah my best, but its just the frst one – Yeah my best, but its just the frst one – there will be more to come haha!there will be more to come haha!

So now you've made it as champ, what's So now you've made it as champ, what's next? What are your goals for the rest of next? What are your goals for the rest of this year? this year?

This year, going back home to Mexico is This year, going back home to Mexico is one of my goals. For next year, to be one of my goals. For next year, to be World Champion in Under 16s, win King of World Champion in Under 16s, win King of the Groms and try and qualify for the ASP the Groms and try and qualify for the ASP World Pro Junior Championships World Pro Junior Championships

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

I didn't train too much this year because I I didn't train too much this year because I had a knee problem. What I do to push my had a knee problem. What I do to push my surfng is just to have fun!surfng is just to have fun!

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CHAMPCHAMP CHATSCHATS

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

Everything about Nomme and his surfing is pointing in the right direction!

Now you're from Mexico and you live in Now you're from Mexico and you live in France for half of the year with some of France for half of the year with some of the best waves that Europe has to ofer on the best waves that Europe has to ofer on your doorstep! But what about plans for your doorstep! But what about plans for travelling? travelling?

I just want to stay at home! I think I've I just want to stay at home! I think I've travelled enough this year!travelled enough this year!

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

To be in the WCT and have won the US To be in the WCT and have won the US Open!Open!

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Nomme mignotNomme mignotUnder 16 EuropeanUnder 16 European

Champion 2012Champion 2012

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Winter GetawaysWinter GetawaysWords and photos: stu gaston

A warm welcoming wave in the middle of winter!

Winter's here once again. The swells have been rolling in off the Atlantic giving some excellent

surfing conditions but the temperature has plummetted to a seasonal low already too! So why stick around in cold old Blighty when you could be

having fun in the same Atlantic swells but somewhere else in the sun! With much of the UK

surfing population already on a plane out of here, it's time to plan your own Winter Getaway and so here's a guide to our four favourite destinations!

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surphangawaysurphangaway

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surphangawaysurphangawayJudging on Facebook statuses alone, everybody's pretty much here already – Lanzarote! So our first pick for the perfect place to get away from winter is certainly a popular choice amongst the board riding public and it's not hard to see why!

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LanzaroteLanzarote

El Quemao at La Santa literally pumping!

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La Santa looking good!

Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands which can justly lay claim to being the Hawaii of the Atlantic. Prime season is winter, from November to late March, when waves commonly reach heights ranging from 1.5-4.5 m and hardly drop below head-high. The highly indented coastline on the NE, N and W coasts of the island offers a variety of breaks ranging in difficulty, so whether you're an experienced surfer or a beginner you can find your dream spot here.

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Imagine paddling out with that as your view!

But it's La Santa itself that Lanzarote is famed for though the main peak, El Quemao is not for the faint hearted and can take down even the hardiest of pro surfers and has been known to do just that!

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LanzaroteLanzarote

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LanzaroteLanzarote

Will Davey loving life in Lanzarote!

Fortunately, Famara, further north on the island's west side, offers perfect surfing conditions for all abilities as it winds its way around to the classic spot San Juan, venue of the island's WQS event. So with plenty for everyone, including the sun, that's our getaway pick number one!

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PortugalPortugal

Supertubes living up to its name!

If a four hour flight to sun drenched surf is too long for some then half that and you can be here – Portugal, Europe's warmest country and renowned wave magnet! During winter the swell size is around the 6ft mark but can get to 15ft or more, making it a spot for those looking for some challenging surf!

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One of the best waves in Europe? Certainly!

The area around Peniche is a perfect place to start exploring what Portugal has to offer as the peninsular gives the opportunity to make the best of whatever the weather conditions may be – stormy then seek shelter at Baleal or if it's on then Supertubes is the place to be!

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PortugalPortugal

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PortugalPortugal

Luis Eyre in a Supertubes green room!

'Supertubos' of course means super tubes and it's called that for a reason with arguably the best barreling wave in Europe. Whether you chose to surf it or just see it, this is one part of Portugal every surfer would chose to be!

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Point with a view – Ribeira D'Ilhas.

With 943 kilometres of coastline from North to South on it's western edge, Portugal is easy to explore when it comes to surfing and with waves everywhere, there's something for everyone...

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PortugalPortugal

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PortugalPortugal

Luis Eyre working the right at Ribeira!

Considered as one of the most hospitable countriesin the world (true if you respect the locals at Coxos!), then it's easy to see why Portugal is our second pickfor a quick winter trip! Go and see for yourself!

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CaliforniaCalifornia

California Dreamin'! Strands near San Clemente.Photo: Jacob Fricks

Third on the list comes California. Not the cheapest of places to get to but well worth the extra dollar! If you're looking for the real surfing vibe then this place has it in bucket loads! Although cooler than the other two so far, it's way warmer than our winters.

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Salt Creek cranking into action!

San Clemente is the centre of surfing life in Southern California. An hour south of Los Angeles, it's the ideal base with spots that will work on every swell direction going, such as Salt Creek that really comes to lifewhen the North Westerly swells get going!

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Trestles turning it on!

Of course, the southernmost spot surfed at San Clemente is the world renowned Trestles. Whether you're reason to travel is to get in some serious surf training or simply to enjoy what surfing has to offer, then this is the break for you. With five peaks in all (Church, Middles, Lowers, Uppers and Cottons) there's a wave to suit everyone! Mind you, you'll literally find everyone on the wave, especially if it's good so be prepared to hassle!

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Lowers never lets you down!

That said, there are mellower times of the day and if you hit it right, Trestles can be a true delight. Indeed you can feel just like a pro as you effortlessly ride the wave back in to the shore, nailing a few good turns on the way.

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Corey Colapinto punting at Trestles.

Or of course, you can choose to sit back, relax and watch the Pros themselves do their thing! Whichever way, California will certainly fulfill all your surfing dreams which is why it's our worthy getaway number three!

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IrelandIreland

Perfect pumping Pampa.Photo: Christian McLeod

Finally for top pick number four, we've gone for a less obvious getaway choice though that depends on your reason for getting away. If you're after surf and sun then this certainly isn't for you, but if you're a big barrel rider...

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Connor Maguire scores a perfect Pampa bazza!Photo: Christian McLeod

This is the time of year when the waves of Ireland really come into their own and any big wave rider will be checking the charts to see when they're going to be on fire!

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Picture perfect view.Photo: Christian McLeod

The sight alone of these freight trains rolling in can be quite impressive even if you don't fancy being a part of the action yourself.

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Connor Maguire scores another perfect Pampa bazza!Photo: Christian McLeod

But if you do feel like scoring yourself a bit of time in the greenroom, then there's plenty of peaksand barrels for everyone, especially around the prime area of Bundoran.

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Winter GetawaysWinter Getaways

Perfect Pampa green room!Photo: Christian McLeod

So there you go! Our pick of four perfect winter getaways, three surfing destinations that have filled us with some sun drenched pleasure in the past and no doubt will again and one for all you cold blooded keg lovers out there! So now it's just down to you to get out there and enjoy!

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Fab FiveFab FiveThe 2012The 2012

PhenomenaPhenomenaWords and photos:

stu gaston

22.10.12This shot of Kolohe Andino at his local break of T Street in San Clemente was much more than just a highlight of the year. It could too be a historic moment as we see him take to the air for one of the last time's under Nike's helm before he was moved to Hurley.

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Two Thousand and Twelve has been full of a staggering number of phenomena.

So what are phenomena? Well put simply, observable occurences!

Everyday we open our eyes and are bound to see some amazing sights. We then commit those sights to memory. But some of us are lucky enough to be

able to capture those moments forever, thanks to the power of the camera. To round off, what for me has been five

fabulous years of capturing these phenomena with a digital camera, are

twelve images that have without doubt been the highlights of the past year.

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Fab FiveFab Five

16.2.122012 got off to a good start over in Tenerife. Lewis Leadbetter delivered the epic shot at his local spot of Las Palmeras and British mag, 'Wavelength' ran it!

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The 2012The 2012phenomenaphenomena

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Fab FiveFab Five

4.4.12First intercontinental trip saw an amazing week shooting in California! Soon to be Under 16 World Champion Kalani David was ripping at T Street and became Surphang's sixthcover boy!

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4.4.12Hours later, Koa Smith was throwing some moves in front of the lens at Lowers!

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4.6.12By the time summer came, it was time to head to France, hooking up there with one of Europe's hottest groms, the Italian, Leonardo Fioravanti.

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7.6.12Also making the most of the fun early summer waves in France

was current British Schools Champion, Miles Lee-Hargreaves

who soared into the air for this shot which then landed in the

next issue of 'Wavelength' mag!

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Fab FiveFab Five

23.7.12Back in good old Blighty, Beau Bromham proved that you can have fun at home too with this shot at his local in Croyde. His efforts bagged another shot in 'Wavelength' magazine!

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13.8.12Back to France where Tom Cloarec was ripping and soon to become Under 18 European Champion!

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17.8.12Meanwhile, Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam had just become ASP 2012 European Champion and with surfing like this,there was no doubting why!

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14.8.12The latest Brazilian man of the moment, Filipe Toledo was also in Lacanau where he was soon to win his first 5-star ASP event!

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15.8.12Also laying down some impressive moves in Lacanau was event runner-up, Jack Freestone. With his surfing on fire, it was no surprise that just over a month later he was to regain his title as ASP World Pro Junior Champion!

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Fab FiveFab Five

So that's the first five fabulous years of shooting under the belt. And hopefully

now there's plenty more to come. Certainly, all the surfers featured in

this 'Fab Five' instalment have exciting futures ahead of them and so that is

where we are headed next time as we think about what lies in 'The Future'.

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24.10.122012 ended with the absolute

pleasure of spending a week working with ASP Tour rookie,

Kolohe Andino as he polished his injury recovery come back weeks

before the Coldwater Classic. Even now, he made barrel riding

at Salt Creek look effortless!

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Twenty Twelve'sTwenty Twelve'sToTal TalentToTal Talent

Words and most photos: stu gaston

Tom Cloarec showing he's on top form!

Twenty Twelve will be remembered as a year when sporting achievement was pushed to the limits. The surfng world has echoed this accolade with some amazing feats achieved this

year, not least Joel Parkinson displacing an eleven times World Champion to secure his maiden ASP World Champion title. Everyone who is anyone is constantly striving to be at

the top of the game. So for our eleventh issue, we've chosen to profle six up coming surfers who exude total surfng talent

and will be ones to watch for titles in the future!

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Hot ShotsHot Shots

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Tom CloarecTom Cloarec

Age:Age: 18 18Years surfng: Years surfng: All my lifeAll my lifeWhere you live: Where you live: HossegorHossegorSponsors:Sponsors: O'Neill, Von Zipper, Pull-In, O'Neill, Von Zipper, Pull-In, Globe, FCS, ATS Surf ShopGlobe, FCS, ATS Surf ShopLocal break/sLocal break/s: Landes: LandesFavourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Taj Burrow, Joan Duru Taj Burrow, Joan DuruFavourite place to surf?Favourite place to surf? France FranceFavourite surf movie?Favourite surf movie? Lost Atlas Lost AtlasFavourite surf trick?Favourite surf trick? Airs AirsFavourite board?Favourite board? Sharp Eye Sharp Eye

All pointing in the right direction for Tom.

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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?I don't remember the age, but around I don't remember the age, but around 2 years old, in Brittany with my parents! 2 years old, in Brittany with my parents! When and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?When I was 11 years old , thanks to some When I was 11 years old , thanks to some contest for gromscontest for gromsWhat moment are you most proud ofWhat moment are you most proud ofin your surfng career so far?in your surfng career so far?Wen I won the European title Under 14 ! Wen I won the European title Under 14 ! Who in surfng inspires you most?Who in surfng inspires you most?All the World tour, Joan Duru All the World tour, Joan Duru and Nels, my brother!and Nels, my brother!

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

I prefer free surfng, because you canI prefer free surfng, because you can do what you want when you want!!do what you want when you want!!

But I like the comps too!But I like the comps too!What song motivates you before a surf?What song motivates you before a surf?

When Nelson sings in the car before a surf hahaWhen Nelson sings in the car before a surf hahaWhen and where was your best surf sessionWhen and where was your best surf session

? Talk us through it.? Talk us through it.All the best sessions are during the winter in France, in "Les All the best sessions are during the winter in France, in "Les

Cul Nus", 5 to 6ft, perfect lefts, just with my bro and me out!Cul Nus", 5 to 6ft, perfect lefts, just with my bro and me out!

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What's the worst wipeout of your life?What's the worst wipeout of your life?The worst wipeout is in La Gravière!The worst wipeout is in La Gravière!What do you do when you don't surf?What do you do when you don't surf?I do training, also I love reading!I do training, also I love reading!Do you train as well as surf?Do you train as well as surf?I surf more than training! But I do it of course!I surf more than training! But I do it of course!And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?Football!Football!If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?All the Mentawaii Islands! All the Mentawaii Islands!

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What's the healthiest thing you ate today?What's the healthiest thing you ate today?I like all the healthiest foods! I like all the healthiest foods!

What's your most overused word?What's your most overused word?F**k you Nelson hahaF**k you Nelson haha

What's your goal for the next year?What's your goal for the next year?Qualify for the World Juniors!Qualify for the World Juniors!

And what about the future?And what about the future? Where do you see yourselfWhere do you see yourself

in fve to ten years time?in fve to ten years time?I hope to do the WQSI hope to do the WQS

and maybe more !!and maybe more !!

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Age:Age: 17 17Nickname:Nickname: Hazza, Axel, HT Hazza, Axel, HTYears surfng: Years surfng: Since I was 3 Since I was 3 Where you live:Where you live: Newquay NewquaySponsors:Sponsors: Volcom, Oakley, Reef, Vestal, Volcom, Oakley, Reef, Vestal, Fourth Surfboards, Extreme Academy.Fourth Surfboards, Extreme Academy.Local breaks:Local breaks: Watergate and Fistral Watergate and Fistral

Favourite surfer:Favourite surfer: Parko ParkoFavourite place to surf:Favourite place to surf: In front of the Volcom House! In front of the Volcom House!Favourite surf movie: Favourite surf movie: The Bruce Movie and Blue HorizonThe Bruce Movie and Blue HorizonFavourite surf trick:Favourite surf trick: Any sort of punt! Any sort of punt!Favourite board:Favourite board: 5’7 Mad Fresh shaped by Luke Hart! Still 5’7 Mad Fresh shaped by Luke Hart! Still going strong and have got plenty more from him as well!going strong and have got plenty more from him as well!

Harry Timson's mad for it at Tolcarne.Photo: Vince Timson

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My dad and my brother working as life guards on the My dad and my brother working as life guards on the beach all day everyday and watching them surf made beach all day everyday and watching them surf made

me want to do it so my dad taught me and I've been me want to do it so my dad taught me and I've been hooked! Can't go more than 5 minutes withouthooked! Can't go more than 5 minutes without

thinking about surfng!thinking about surfng!When and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?

I picked up my frst sponsors when I won my frstI picked up my frst sponsors when I won my frst British title at the age of 12. A lot of diferent brands British title at the age of 12. A lot of diferent brands

approached me and I was lucky enough to pick theapproached me and I was lucky enough to pick the best deals and most of all my favourite ones! I'vebest deals and most of all my favourite ones! I've

been with volcom for many years and wouldn’tbeen with volcom for many years and wouldn’t change them for anything!change them for anything!

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

That’s a tough one, lots of highlights, lots ofThat’s a tough one, lots of highlights, lots of titles and hope my best one is still to come!titles and hope my best one is still to come!

Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Didier Piter. One of the top coaches in Europe and most Didier Piter. One of the top coaches in Europe and most

probably the world. I was fortunate enough to work probably the world. I was fortunate enough to work with him for a couple of years and learning from with him for a couple of years and learning from

someone who has been there and done it all is amazing! someone who has been there and done it all is amazing! It's boosted my surfng so much and he still rips!It's boosted my surfng so much and he still rips!

What do you prefer, free surfng or contests and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or contests and why? That’s another tough question because if you surf in That’s another tough question because if you surf in

contests all year by the end of it sometimes you can get contests all year by the end of it sometimes you can get a bit bored However on the the other hand if all you do a bit bored However on the the other hand if all you do

is free surf, it's nice to do some contests because you is free surf, it's nice to do some contests because you surf completely diferent in contests and sometimes its surf completely diferent in contests and sometimes its

fun, especially if you end up winning!fun, especially if you end up winning!

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What song motivates you before a surf?What song motivates you before a surf?Billy Talent: Red FlagBilly Talent: Red FlagWhen and where was your best surf session?When and where was your best surf session? A fun session in France at a secret bank with A fun session in France at a secret bank with Mike Pireddu and no one else! Perfect 3-4ft Mike Pireddu and no one else! Perfect 3-4ft peaks in shorts doesn’t get much better!peaks in shorts doesn’t get much better!Whats the worst wipeout of your life? Whats the worst wipeout of your life? When I did my frst ever trip to France with When I did my frst ever trip to France with my dad in 2007, I had a hold down at Laftania my dad in 2007, I had a hold down at Laftania and ended up getting out crying haha! and ended up getting out crying haha!

Harry Timson aiming high as ever.Photo: Vince Timson

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What do you do when you don’t surf? What do you do when you don’t surf? Mostly think about surfng, or actually my Mostly think about surfng, or actually my

brother roped me into playing xboxbrother roped me into playing xbox so that keeps me entertained!so that keeps me entertained!

Do you train as well as surf?Do you train as well as surf?Yeah I go swimming a couple of times a week Yeah I go swimming a couple of times a week

and then occasionally go for a run with my and then occasionally go for a run with my mum and sister, but that’s very rare!mum and sister, but that’s very rare!

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

Golf! It's so much fun on the fat days! We’ve Golf! It's so much fun on the fat days! We’ve started going to the driving range notstarted going to the driving range not aiming though yet! Just hit and hope!aiming though yet! Just hit and hope!

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

I would buy a huge boat/yacht and go and I would buy a huge boat/yacht and go and park it in the Mentawaiis and get barrelledpark it in the Mentawaiis and get barrelled

all day with my friends! If you like my all day with my friends! If you like my facebook page I'll invite you!facebook page I'll invite you!

Whats the healthiest thing you ate today?Whats the healthiest thing you ate today?Scrambled egg on toast Scrambled egg on toast

Whats your most overused word?Whats your most overused word?Really haha! Can't stop saying it! Really haha! Can't stop saying it!

Whats your goal for next year? Whats your goal for next year? Make the top 10 on the Pro Junior tour Make the top 10 on the Pro Junior tour

throughout Europe.throughout Europe.And what about the future?And what about the future?

Well I'd like to complete my Pro Junior years Well I'd like to complete my Pro Junior years and then move onto the WQS andand then move onto the WQS and

then see where that leads me!then see where that leads me!

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Age:Age: 15 15Nickname:Nickname: El Gomero El Gomero Years surfng:Years surfng: 5 years 5 yearsWhere you live:Where you live: Las Americas, Tenerife Las Americas, TenerifeSponsors: Sponsors: Billabong and Chancla Surf SchoolBillabong and Chancla Surf SchoolLocal break/s:Local break/s: Las Palmeras and Derecha Las Palmeras and Derecha

Favourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Dusty Pane and Julian WilsonDusty Pane and Julian WilsonFavourite place to surf?Favourite place to surf? The right of Palmeras The right of PalmerasFavourite surf movie?Favourite surf movie? Scratching the Surface Scratching the SurfaceFavourite surf trick?Favourite surf trick? Air reverse Air reverse

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What got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? My sister because she said if I didn't try it,My sister because she said if I didn't try it, she wouldn't talk to me!she wouldn't talk to me!When and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? When I was 13 I did a Billabong surf campWhen I was 13 I did a Billabong surf camp and after they asked me if I wanted and after they asked me if I wanted to be sponsoredto be sponsoredWhat moment are you What moment are you most proud of in your most proud of in your surfng career so far? surfng career so far? Becoming Under 16 Becoming Under 16 Champion of Spain!Champion of Spain!Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Julian WilsonJulian WilsonWhat do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? Free surfng because I can try new tricks and it doesn't Free surfng because I can try new tricks and it doesn't matter if I fall!matter if I fall!

What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? Boulevard of Broken Dreams by GreendayBoulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday

What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? TrainTrainAnd if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? SkatingSkating

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Alex gets to work at his favourite Tenerife training ground.

If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? A quiver then a house in front of Playground in MentawaiiA quiver then a house in front of Playground in MentawaiiWhat's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? A Ham and Cheese ToastieA Ham and Cheese ToastieWhat's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? SickSickWhat's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? Compete in the Pro Juniors and travelCompete in the Pro Juniors and travelAnd what about the future? And what about the future? Hit Mentawaii, California, Fiji and all those sick places!Hit Mentawaii, California, Fiji and all those sick places!

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Age:Age: 18 18Nickname:Nickname: Gas Gas

Years surfng:Years surfng: 10 10Where you live:Where you live: Brttany Brttany

Sponsors:Sponsors: Protest, Electric Protest, Electric Vans, Nixon, APVans, Nixon, AP

Local break/s: Local break/s: La TorcheLa TorcheFavourite surfer?Favourite surfer?

Dane ReynoldsDane ReynoldsFavourite place to surf?Favourite place to surf?

At homeAt homeFavourite surf movie?Favourite surf movie?

Lost AtlasLost AtlasFavourite surf trick?Favourite surf trick?

BarrelBarrelFavourite board?Favourite board?

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117 - SM Gaspard going 'grand'!Photo: Benoit Raoul

When and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? When I was 14 after a good contest resultWhen I was 14 after a good contest resultWhat moment are you most proud of in your surfng career What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far? so far? Coming 2nd at the French Junior ChampionshipsComing 2nd at the French Junior ChampionshipsWho in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Dane I thinkDane I think

What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? I'm not sure to be honest, sometimes freesurfng and I'm not sure to be honest, sometimes freesurfng and sometimes contestssometimes contestsWhen and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? Last year at home, in 'La Caisse'Last year at home, in 'La Caisse'

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119 - SM Gaspard loving a local green room.Photo: Benoit Raoul

What do you do What do you do when you don't surf? when you don't surf? Play tennisPlay tennisDo you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? 3 times a week with a surf coach 3 times a week with a surf coach and I try to surf every dayand I try to surf every dayAnd if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play? TennisTennisIf you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? Loads of boards and move around the world surfng!Loads of boards and move around the world surfng!What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? FruitFruitWhat's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? 'Perfect' I think'Perfect' I thinkWhat's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? Win a Pro JuniorWin a Pro JuniorAnd what about the future? And what about the future? I want to get some good results in the WQS eventsI want to get some good results in the WQS events

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Joao Kopke kicks out his tail.

Age: Age: 1717Nickname: Nickname: ZenguitoZenguitoYears surfng:Years surfng: 9 9Where you live:Where you live: Carcavelos, Portugal Carcavelos, PortugalSponsors: Sponsors: Hurley, Ocean&Earth, Xcult,Hurley, Ocean&Earth, Xcult,Quinta da Marinha, Future FinsQuinta da Marinha, Future FinsLocal break/s: Local break/s: CarcavelosCarcavelosFavourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Taj Burrow Taj BurrowFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Carcavelos and ReefCarcavelos and ReefFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? TriologyTriologyFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Barrel and CarveBarrel and CarveFavourite board? Favourite board? 5’8, 18’1/2, 2 ‘1/45’8, 18’1/2, 2 ‘1/4

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What got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? My mother would make me stop My mother would make me stop playing playstation and send meplaying playstation and send me

of to the beach at the age 8.of to the beach at the age 8.When and how did youWhen and how did you

become sponsored?become sponsored?At the age 11 all my training group At the age 11 all my training group got a sponsor but at the end of the got a sponsor but at the end of the

year just a few of us kept that year just a few of us kept that sponsor… I kept it, so itsponsor… I kept it, so it

started then.started then.What moment are you most proud What moment are you most proud

of in your surfng career so far?of in your surfng career so far? I think now is the time I’m most I think now is the time I’m most

proud of and the time I’m surfng proud of and the time I’m surfng best. I'm trying to see if I canbest. I'm trying to see if I can

make a living out of this… justmake a living out of this… just that possibility makes me proud that possibility makes me proud

because this is what I love.because this is what I love.Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most?

I like a lot of aspects from a lot of I like a lot of aspects from a lot of diferent surfers, not sure who diferent surfers, not sure who

inspires me the most… maybe Glenn inspires me the most… maybe Glenn Hall because of his strong will.Hall because of his strong will.

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

I love free surfng but I don’t think I love free surfng but I don’t think it’s challenging enough; competitive it’s challenging enough; competitive

surfng is always a challenge.surfng is always a challenge.

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Joao showing us how!

What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? Ocean by John ButlerOcean by John ButlerWhen and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? I don’t remember my best session of all times but I don’t remember my best session of all times but I had a crazy one at Reef, Ericeira, the other day. I had a crazy one at Reef, Ericeira, the other day. That wave has the most freakish barrels… That wave has the most freakish barrels… What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? I think it was when I was 11 and I tried going onI think it was when I was 11 and I tried going onan 8 ft wave. I went over the falls and came up an 8 ft wave. I went over the falls and came up screaming and wanting more… I had no clue of screaming and wanting more… I had no clue of what I was doing in there.what I was doing in there.

What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? I've played the double bass since I'm 11 andI've played the double bass since I'm 11 andit’s the best thing to do when there’s no surf. it’s the best thing to do when there’s no surf. Or I just hang out with my friends.Or I just hang out with my friends.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yes I’ve been training with Surftechnique,Yes I’ve been training with Surftechnique,a Portuguese group of training,a Portuguese group of training,for a long time now.for a long time now.

And if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play? Ping-Pong I think, I’d Ping-Pong I think, I’d probably be really fat.probably be really fat.

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Joao Kopke killing it on his backhand.

If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? I’d buy unlimited waves, and houses in front of I’d buy unlimited waves, and houses in front of them for me, my family and my friends. I would them for me, my family and my friends. I would bring the WT there and give a wildcard for myself.bring the WT there and give a wildcard for myself.What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? I'm in the USA and they only eat fast food over I'm in the USA and they only eat fast food over here, I miss my mummy!here, I miss my mummy!What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? Puto, it’s like kid in Portuguese but we say it even Puto, it’s like kid in Portuguese but we say it even to older people, it’s kind of weird.to older people, it’s kind of weird.What's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? Qualify for the World Pro Junior championship.Qualify for the World Pro Junior championship.But I want to have fun while doing it.But I want to have fun while doing it.And what about the future? And what about the future? I prefer not to think about it, as I said, I really want I prefer not to think about it, as I said, I really want to be a pro surfer, within that I think it’s best not to to be a pro surfer, within that I think it’s best not to think. Besides I can quit surfng and become a pro think. Besides I can quit surfng and become a pro ping pong player at any time!ping pong player at any time!

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Brighton ReinhardtBrighton Reinhardt

Brighton Reinhardt burrows through a backhand barrel.

Age:Age: 15 15Nickname:Nickname: B BYears surfng:Years surfng: 4 4Where you live:Where you live: Dana Point, CA Dana Point, CASponsors:Sponsors: Nation Surfboards Nation SurfboardsLocal break/s: Local break/s: Salt creek, T Street, LowersSalt creek, T Street, LowersFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Tanner GudauskasTanner GudauskasFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? LowersLowersFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Dear SuburbiaDear SuburbiaFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Roundhouse cutbackRoundhouse cutbackFavourite board? Favourite board? The SCOREBOARD from NATION SurfboardsThe SCOREBOARD from NATION Surfboards

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Brighton bringing his aerial skills to Lowers left.

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Brighton working on perfecting his air reverses.

Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Tanner GudauskasTanner GudauskasWhat do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? Competitions because I love to compete. Competitions because I love to compete. What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? Haven't really had one yet.Haven't really had one yet.What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? Play guitar, school, and listen to music.Play guitar, school, and listen to music.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? YesYes

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? BasketballBasketballIf you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? More moneyMore moneyWhat's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? A bananaA bananaWhat's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? "Well, anyways""Well, anyways"What's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? Making the USA surf teamMaking the USA surf teamAnd what about the future? And what about the future? Qualifyng for the World TourQualifyng for the World Tour

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Injury TimeInjury TimeWords and photos: stu gaston

Certainly Twenty Twelve has been a year when sporting achievement has been pushed to the absolute limits. But

sometimes in achieving the bounds of your abilities, a push too far can break those limits. Like never before, this year

seems to have seen record numbers of surfers being injured through simply striving to constantly better themselves at

what they do best. Take World Tour rookie Kolohe Andino for example who injured himself half way through his maiden

year simply by misjudging a landing of his trademark air and coming a cropper in the fats with a broken ankle. He's now

back in business and seems more determined than ever, recently securing himself a place in the Top 34 for 2013!

However, the months out of the water can be a long road to recovery and the old 'bumpy road' cliché isn't far from the truth! We caught up with two Surphang stalwarts who've

both been on injury time this year and asked them to fll us in on what their time out the water has really been like.

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Alex KerryAlex Kerry

Age:Age: 21 21Nickname:Nickname: Kezza KezzaYears surfng:Years surfng: 9 years 9 yearsWhere you live:Where you live: Newquay, Cornwall Newquay, Cornwall Sponsors:Sponsors: Globe Shoes, Obsessive Disorder, Fourth Surfboards Globe Shoes, Obsessive Disorder, Fourth Surfboards Local break/s: Local break/s: WatergateWatergate

Favourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Dane Reynolds Dane Reynolds Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Modern Collective/Lost AtlasModern Collective/Lost AtlasFavourite board?Favourite board? FLY-TV (5'6) - Fourth surfboards FLY-TV (5'6) - Fourth surfboards

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So describe for us when andSo describe for us when and how your injury happened?how your injury happened?

It happened nearly 4 months ago nowIt happened nearly 4 months ago now in the early stages of September. I couldin the early stages of September. I could feel my knee getting weak but thoughtfeel my knee getting weak but thought nothing of it. It all happened just doingnothing of it. It all happened just doing

a simple reverse but my knee twisted a simple reverse but my knee twisted underneath me.underneath me.

And what is the official diagnosis?And what is the official diagnosis?Torn MCl and tendon damageTorn MCl and tendon damage

So how long have you been out the water now? So how long have you been out the water now? And when do you expect to be surfng again?And when do you expect to be surfng again?

I have been out the water now for about 4 I have been out the water now for about 4 months, longer than I thought it was going to be months, longer than I thought it was going to be thats for sure, as i thought it was only some kind thats for sure, as i thought it was only some kind

of sprain at the time. How wrong I was haha. I of sprain at the time. How wrong I was haha. I wont be surfng till I go away which is in justwont be surfng till I go away which is in just

over 2 weeks so not long to wait now. over 2 weeks so not long to wait now. Excited is an understatement!Excited is an understatement!

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Alex KerryAlex KerryYou spent the whole of summer, You spent the whole of summer, when the waves were small, when the waves were small, working hard and training. So it working hard and training. So it must have been a bit of a blow must have been a bit of a blow injuring yourself just as the epic injuring yourself just as the epic autumn swells were about to hit. autumn swells were about to hit. How did you deal with this?How did you deal with this?Yeah it was so fustrating at frst Yeah it was so fustrating at frst as I was feeling good at the time as I was feeling good at the time it happened, but I soon forgot it happened, but I soon forgot about it and kept my head high about it and kept my head high thinking about when I was thinking about when I was going to be better.going to be better.What did you end up doing with What did you end up doing with all your spare time then?all your spare time then?For the frst month or so I just For the frst month or so I just rested it as I thought it was rested it as I thought it was nothing major, but nothing was nothing major, but nothing was getting better so I organised an getting better so I organised an MRI scan and started to see a MRI scan and started to see a physiotherapist (Sean Clement) physiotherapist (Sean Clement) once a week which is still on once a week which is still on going but I can see the end going but I can see the end of the dark tunnel now. of the dark tunnel now.

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And what are you doing now to be And what are you doing now to be ready to hit the water hard again?ready to hit the water hard again?Been going to the gym for the last Been going to the gym for the last

few months training to build it back few months training to build it back up to prevent it happening again.up to prevent it happening again.Once your surfng again, what are Once your surfng again, what are

your plans for the next year?your plans for the next year?I'm heading to Costa Rica at the I'm heading to Costa Rica at the

begining of January for twobegining of January for two months to train and make upmonths to train and make up

for the time I have missedfor the time I have missed out on this winter here. Shouldout on this winter here. Should

be a good start to the new year!!be a good start to the new year!!And fnally, any big And fnally, any big

plans for the future?plans for the future?Got no major plans for the future, Got no major plans for the future,

just take it as it comes. Just focus on just take it as it comes. Just focus on getting regular shots and keeping getting regular shots and keeping

my website up to date.my website up to date.Also would just like to say a big Also would just like to say a big

thank you to my sponsors who have thank you to my sponsors who have supplied me with gear in this tough supplied me with gear in this tough

time! Obsessive Disorder, Globe time! Obsessive Disorder, Globe Footware and Fourth Surfboards!Footware and Fourth Surfboards!

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139 - SM Lewis Leadbetter was flying high at the start of the year.

Lewis LeadbetterLewis Leadbetter

Age:Age: 18 18 Years surfng:Years surfng: 5 5Where you live: Where you live: Las Americas, TenerifeLas Americas, TenerifeLocal break/s:Local break/s: Las Palmeras and Derecha Las Palmeras and DerechaFavourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Julian Wilson, Mason Ho, Clay Marzo Julian Wilson, Mason Ho, Clay MarzoFavourite place to surf?Favourite place to surf? Apart from home, Mundaka Apart from home, MundakaFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Air reverseAir reverseFavourite boards?Favourite boards? Pukas Pukas

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So describe for us when and how your injury happened?So describe for us when and how your injury happened?It happened back in March. Basically I just did an air It happened back in March. Basically I just did an air

reverse to the fats and my back foot missed the board reverse to the fats and my back foot missed the board and I landed on my knee and it just broke.and I landed on my knee and it just broke.

And what was the official diagnosis?And what was the official diagnosis?Torn meniscus and my cartilage was all destroyed.Torn meniscus and my cartilage was all destroyed.

So how long were you out the water then?So how long were you out the water then?Well I was operated on 2 weeks after the injuryWell I was operated on 2 weeks after the injury

and was non weight bearing for 2 monthsand was non weight bearing for 2 months then I had to learn to walk again.then I had to learn to walk again.

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And when did you properly get back surfng?And when did you properly get back surfng?I think it was August when I frst surfed again I think it was August when I frst surfed again but I hurt alot so I didn't surf again until a few but I hurt alot so I didn't surf again until a few weeks later. Then I started to surf again but I weeks later. Then I started to surf again but I had a diferent injury every week and it was had a diferent injury every week and it was just a joke. I was stretching everyday and just a joke. I was stretching everyday and warming up but it wasnt until I went to warming up but it wasnt until I went to California at the end of September thatCalifornia at the end of September thatthe injuries stopped and I could actually the injuries stopped and I could actually get a full week of surfng in. That wasget a full week of surfng in. That wasthe week Stu came over to shoot the week Stu came over to shoot which worked out pretty well!which worked out pretty well!

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You spent the whole of You spent the whole of winter working hard and winter working hard and training, ready for a busy training, ready for a busy summer contest season. summer contest season. So it must have been a So it must have been a bit of a blow injuring bit of a blow injuring yourself just as the frst yourself just as the frst Pro Junior was about to Pro Junior was about to get underway. How did get underway. How did you deal with this?you deal with this?Yeah it really sucked. I Yeah it really sucked. I was injured a few weeks was injured a few weeks before the frst contest before the frst contest of the year, also I needed of the year, also I needed to do one more National to do one more National competition to make the competition to make the National fnal but I was National fnal but I was injured for too long and injured for too long and missed it so it wasn't a missed it so it wasn't a good year except from good year except from California these pastCalifornia these pasttwo months.two months.

What did you end up What did you end up doing with all your doing with all your spare time then?spare time then?Well I sat and watched Well I sat and watched TV and slept for about TV and slept for about 2-3 months and also 2-3 months and also went to rehab every went to rehab every day. When I could walk day. When I could walk again, it was summer again, it was summer and I still couldnt surf or and I still couldnt surf or train my leg much so I train my leg much so I partied and carried on partied and carried on my rehab aswell.my rehab aswell.

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And what did you do toAnd what did you do to be ready to hit the water?be ready to hit the water?

Well I started to train it lightly after I had Well I started to train it lightly after I had fnished all my rehab and when I surfed fnished all my rehab and when I surfed

the frst time it hurt a lot so I skated a bit the frst time it hurt a lot so I skated a bit on the long board. At frst I was pretty on the long board. At frst I was pretty

scared to punt an air so I went to the scared to punt an air so I went to the skate ramps and that helped me so skate ramps and that helped me so

much because when I stood on it formuch because when I stood on it for the frst time I was really scared eventhe frst time I was really scared even

to do an ollie but by the end of theto do an ollie but by the end of the day I was skating like normal andday I was skating like normal and

doing fips. That gave me loadsdoing fips. That gave me loads of confdence in the water.of confdence in the water.

Once you were surfng again, you Once you were surfng again, you booked yourself a three month trip to booked yourself a three month trip to

California! So what was your thinking California! So what was your thinking behind that then?behind that then?

Just to get my surfng back to normal Just to get my surfng back to normal and see how good California was and see how good California was

because there's so many Pro surfersbecause there's so many Pro surfers that have moved out there to live so I that have moved out there to live so I

just wanted to see what it was all about. just wanted to see what it was all about. But i think the Canary Islands is the place But i think the Canary Islands is the place

for me, it's the best place to live in the for me, it's the best place to live in the world...(even though Mentawaiisworld...(even though Mentawaiis

have much better waves haha)have much better waves haha)

As you're now getting back on form, As you're now getting back on form, what are your plans for the next year?what are your plans for the next year?

Oh I really don't know yet! I'm going to Oh I really don't know yet! I'm going to see how I do in the frst Pro Junior in see how I do in the frst Pro Junior in

Gran Canaria and take it from there so Gran Canaria and take it from there so dont really have plans yet!dont really have plans yet!

And fnally, any big And fnally, any big plans for the future?plans for the future?

Just enjoying life!Just enjoying life!

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145 - SM Vincent Duvignac enjoying an early morning barrel at Lacanau.Photo: Stu Gaston

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147 - SM Kevin Lestrade having fun in Seignosse this summer.Photo: Vincent Perrot

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149 - SM The waves in France were fun this summer!Photo: Stu Gaston

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151 - SM Kevin Lestrade at leisure in a fun French bazza!Photo: Vincent Perrot

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153 - SM The waves in France were actually really fun this summer!Photo: Stu Gaston

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151 - SM The waves in the UK were fun so far this winter too!Photo: Vince Timson

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157 - SM Harry Timson's certainly been having some fun like here at South Fistral!Photo: Vince Timson

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Will Davey will be seeing out 2012 in the warm waters of Lanzarote!Photo: Mark Davey

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Well what a year it's been then! Of course there's been the typical highs and lows, but

what matters is that the blue stuff has come up trumps again and given us all some

moments to treasure as we look back on Twenty Twelve. So although as far as this

year's concerned, 'all's well that ends well', thats definitely not the end for all of us! We

hope you'll all see 2012 out in style and welcome in the next 365 days in good cheer!

We certainly will as we head over to the warmer waters off Lanzarote ready to bring you more of the best SURfing Photography ANd Gossip from around the world in 2013!

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