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News ArchiveNational Interclub Photos
Interclubs Runs in Storm Surf!!!!!!!!!CROYDE WHITEWASH!!!!! Strong winds coming from the Irish Sea made for challenging conditions on Saturday, when the Tiki sponsored BSA British National Interclubs was held at Croyde Bay. Contest hosts Croyde Surf Club had agonised over the decision to run the event with such a poor forecast. But in the end the call was made to go, on the basis that: “if we’re going to surf blown- out junk it might as well be big blown out- junk” Thankfully the tents and marquees didn’t blow away, and with heavy rain squalls passing to the North and South, the surfers were left to cope with 20 minute paddle outs in the maelstrom of white water. First up were the groms, with u-10, u-12 and u-14s in the water, bravely rising to the challenge. Despite a strong presence from Polzeath club Surfs UP and with teams from Wales and Woolacombe also vying for honours the Croyde locals took the win. Team captain, Alastair Deswert, lifting the Trophy in front of a large crowd of cheering supporters. Standout performances from Charlie Crane, Flora Lawton and Billy Ashford sealed the victory. In the Ladies Division Croydes’ A and B teams were left to battle for honours un-opposed after no-shows from Cornwall and Wessex; with the A team emerging triumphant – Andrea Lawrence, Karma Worthington, and sisters Jemima and Harriet Knight in the medals. Surfed through Low tide the girls had some of the most challenging conditions to deal with and some epic rides were made through the chaotic shore dump. With the tide pushing hard and overhead sets beginning to bowl randomly in the 20knot onshore gusts, the Open was run at a furious pace. Some heavy drops and numerous hilarious wipeouts were inevitable. Surfers returning to the contest site, visibly drained from the intensity of the paddle-out, reported jelly legs and arms. Occasionally a clean peak would present itself out back and some long rides and big turns were made. After a close fought battle, local knowledge proved the clinching factor again. Standouts Alex Baker, Lyndon Wake, Ossian Pleasance, Nigel Cross, Charlie Charlesworth, and Matt Jenkins who took the highest combined wavescores of the day, sealed a Croyde whitewash in all categories. The Interclubs is an event firmly grounded in the grassroots of surfing, with commercial and individual interests for once taking a back-seat- it’s a format that helps remind everyone why it is they surf; and brings clubs together to celebrate their shared love of the ocean. Croyde Surf Club, as this years champions, now get to host the event again next year- bring it on! Results: CSC Announces grom teams for upcoming British Interclubs competition scheduled for Saturday 3rd October. Check in 8.30 prompt at Downend Croyde. -> Click here for more info and Grom team (Please check this website on Thursday/Friday, as there is a small chance that the contest may be altered, so that the groms surf on Sunday, and the open and ladies on Saturday if the surf conditions dictate.) Tiki National InterClub contestLate entries can now phone in to Matt Knight (01271 891 100) or Sheila (871 103). By thursday 1st Oct. This event will be hosted by Croyde Surf Club on the 3rd and 4th October 2009, held at Downend, Croyde - Click here for entry forms and information.
Steve McKewan ContestHas a new date on Saturday 7th November - more news to follow. DAN NEWSOME RESIGNSIt's official, Croyde Surf Club Big Cheese Dan Newsome resigns as Chairman of Croyde Surf Club to take posh job in Cornwall. His legacy has left its mark for all to enjoy. Good luck down there Dan, and please purchase a nice sofa bed. Croyde Surf Club t-shirts and hoodiesThey are now at Redwood Surf Shop, for members to purchase. T's £10 and hoodies £20 Analog Croyde Surf Club contest photos
Croyde Surf Club hoodies and tees now available.Gary Clay says: "I have the club t-shirts, and they are pretty good! The shirts are available now to buy at £10 each and also a few lime green hoodies for £20, sizes are adult large, medium and small and there are also grom size 9-11 t's and hoodies, all same prize. They will be at downend carpark next week at 6pm (Monday 3rd August), with me, in fact i will probably keep them in my car for a while, just in case. There is a meeting over at Sheila's from 7pm on Wednesday 29th this week they will also be there." North Devon team off to PortugalA team from North Devon travelled to compete in the Atlantic Watersports Games in Portugal last night 29th July. The main event is being held in and around Porto with the surfing taking place further north at a beach called Afife. They will be staying on a floating hostel in a town nearby with the Cornish and Portugeuse teams. Good to see a few members of Croyde Surf Club in the team. The team is: Manager/Coach - Ossian Pleasance and Matt Jenkins Analog contest goes off!Actually, the conditions for the contest turned out fine. Not as good as it gets but solid 3-4 feet, with some barrels, can't really expect more than that. The final was fizzin, all surfers shredding, especially Reubyn Ash and local little fella Adam Thornton. Adam took it in the end, but only by the smallest of margins - his tail defying backhand ATTACK was buzzin everyone! The results: 1st Adam Thornton (Prixford) Well done Cotty and associated crew, good contest, well called, solid waves mid summer, you were lucky! Analog stand by contest alertJust to let everyone know we're looking like there could be a high possibility of running the contest this sunday (sunday 26th)
Croyde Take The Mighty North Devon Cup!
But, come on, it aint saying much, the other 'contenders' were at half strength. The Ho! had a fairly solid team, but couldn't pull it together and was a shame that they couldn't come along and take part in the evening fun. It looked like Saunton might be a danger, but they fell apart in the final. Woolacombe scratched back a bit, got 2nd, but, against such a solid group of Croyde surfers the other teams didn't have a chance - their moves were more solid, more complete and a lot smoother. Having judged the whole contest, i'd have to say that ossian did the best move, a solid top turn into slide, controlled, spray, judge fodder. The girls had a good go, but against their male counterparts, it was difficult. However, they almost took the Croyde B team in the 1st round, too close. Even though croyde A team flounced everyone, we hope it doesn't put the other teams off having a good go next time. I think all would admit that it was a success, well done Dan Newsome, good man, best of all was the night fun to be had post contest, characters were out in full bloom, wholesome...
A Team: Wayne Cowie, Scott Ranman, Matt Jenkins, Ossian Pleasance, Charlie Charleswiggle. AA Team: , Si Day, Jay Pengo, Steve Gay, Scratch Groms at Satrock Open, Croyde, 2009Croyde Surf Club's Beau Bromham Takes out Under 16 division of Gul Night SurfFirst place in the U16 boys event went to Beau Bromham of Croyde with an excellent display of high class surfing, in waves which were unfortunately not as consistent as the previous day. Max tucker of Porthcawl made the most of the day and took a well deserved second place. Third place went to Luke Dillon at his home break and a very respectable forth went to Welsh surfer Tom Good.
Analog 'Standby' contest, Downend Croyde, window: 6th June - 25th July 2009.Email your email address and mobile number, alternatively, call or text 07970470742.
2009 Croyde Junior Al Rannochan memorial surf competition.Extreme conditions on Saturday for the junior members of Croyde surf club with huge waves. Taz Knight showing great future potential in the U14 impressing the judges with his commitment. He was not deterred by the conditions and as the only under 14 to paddle 'out back'. Edd Evans impressed the judges in this his first contest with the club winning the U18 boys. It was a close contest in the girls U18 Lucy Campbell taking the tittle by Half a point. Lucy also winning the U14 girls.
Photos below: www.sunsetsurfers.co.uk.
2009 AL RANNOCHAN Memorial Surf CompetitionThe event was held in tricky cross shore 3 ft conditions with large tides at Downend, Croyde, it looked hard work. Lyndon Wake threw the biggest most committed turns, this is why he took 1st place. Ossian Pleasance 'walked in the park' and took 2nd. Charlie Charlesworth, contest animal, did what he does and got a solid 3rd, whilst Jinx shat the bed and got a 4th. Good turn out, good fun, special thanks and respect to Matt Saunders for stepping up as Head Judge, legend. The juniors will compete for the AL-RAN JUNIOR on the 2nd of May, which is looking to be one of the biggest turn-outs in the clubs history.
Croyde's youth collective against litter - Croyde beach (N.T. northern end)The date has been set for SUNDAY 17th May 2009 at 2pm (high tide is about noon, so we'll be cleaning the beach as the tide goes out). The more experienced and qualified members of the Surf Life Saving Club will be doing the gullies and rocks from SLS rescue boards. Free BBQ to all litter pickers !!! - Chris Burrows, 01271 890 804, 07970 051 058, cdburrows@hotmail.co.uk Monday Afternoon Grom SessionsTraining has started for the Groms on a Monday nights. Surf South West are training the competition surfers at a cost of £30 for 5 sessions starts at 5.00pm. Martin, parents and older members of the club are training the developing surfers, session are free but parents need to be on the beach during the session. Run by Surf South West. Email sally@croydesurf.co.uk for info. Sessions available to Croyde club members only. Sessions are for more advanced groms, particularly those wishing to compete at a national level. Coaching to involve video analysis, competition strategy etc. Costs are £30 per block of five lessons, first one starting on Monday 20th April 2009, 5-7pm. There are a few places left, so contact me if you’re keen! AGMWell attended with lots of people keen to share their views. Awards Al Rannochan Memorial Scott Rannochan Committee Chairman- Dan Newsome Isabelle Bromham outlined the work she has done on the Atlantic Watersports Games 2009It is the plan to take a North Devon Team to this event in Portugal on the 1st to 6th of August The youth training has been brilliant this year and many members of the club wish to build on this development. With a parent and grom sessions (probably Saturday afternoon) for the developing surfers and sessions run by Surf South West for the competition surfers.
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