Ski
from Racing_TV
30 September 2011
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Surfing
from O'neill Europe
25 March 2011
The O’Neill Cold Water Classic Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-star made a change in venue halfway through the day today. A move from the primary venue of Pines at Wainui Beach to Pipe at Midway Beach in the township of Gisborne saw extremely improved conditions that had the international contingent of surfers foaming at the mouth to hit the water for their heats.
After two and half days of strong onshore winds, Pipe offered up solid 1.5m plus waves and little-to-no wind with cra...
Surfing
from O'neill Europe
19 April 2010
With the sun shining, a solid three to four foot swell at Brims Ness and light winds, this is no ordinary day at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland. Jarrad Howse tells us about the first day in Brims Ness, Thurso. For him Thurso is the perfect canvas for the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series with its icy water, powerful waves and slaty reefs. In Heat 4 Kevin Sullivan (HAW) progresses to the next round with a solid heat score and some tube time. In Heat 6 German surfer Nicolaus Rupp (DEU)...
Surfing
from O'neill Europe
19 April 2010
Jarrad Howse tells us about the highlight of day 2 in Thurso. After a sunny warm start yesterday, the morning was a little bit more crisp as the skies clouded over and the temperature significantly dropped They finish completing the final 8 Heats of Round 1. O’Neill Team Rider Sam Lamiroy (GBR) has a slow start to his heat, but claiming a wave in the dying stages, he progresses through to the next round. Sam only needs a 2.5 with 1:30 to go. Scottish surfer Chris Noble GBR) makes history as t...
Surfing
from O'neill Europe
19 April 2010
Despite howling winds, pouring rain and freezing cold temperatures, it is the surf that takes center stage on this fifth day of competition at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland. Jarrad Howse tells us about the wild weather in Thurso East, but the swell increases to 4-5 foot and they manage to get through 22 Heats. In Heat 2 of Round 48 we see Blake Thornton (AUS), last year’s CWC series champ, and Shaun Joubert (ZAF) progress through in these freezing conditions. With solid and stylish...
Surfing
from O'neill Europe
19 April 2010
Following an unexpected lay-day yesterday at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Scotland, the surfers are back in the water today as the competition moves to the famed Thurso East in windy, 4 foot but absolutely freezing cold surf. In stark contrast to yesterday’s designated sightseeing day – whiskey distillery tour and castle dinner included – it as an early wake-up call for a 7.30am start as the round of 96 at this 6 Star ASP event gets underway. Jarrad tells us that in Heat 1 Blake Thornton (A...
