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Crossing Borders: Surf Search in Africa

Surf explorers Kepa Acero, Natxo Gonzalez, and Aritz Aranburu embark on an African journey to ride a perfect wave found on Google Earth.

The trio, followed by filmmaker Jon Aspuru, traveled to Liberia en route to Sierra Leone to try and find the gem they were looking for.

Have they got what they wanted? Watch "Crossing Borders: Surf Search in Africa."

Film/Edit: Jon Aspuru @jonbakio
Interviews: Nacho Susaeta

Natxo Gonzalez Wins 2022 Quemao Class | Surfing Division

Natxo Gonzalez from Plentzia, Basque Country, Spain, scores back-to-back wins at the 2022 Quemao Class in Lanzarote.

The tube-riding invitational provided outstanding waves in a unique scenario.

2022 Billabong Quemao Class | Surfing Final

1. Natxo Gonzalez
2. Jonathan González
3. Luis Diaz
4. Gearoid McDaid

Footage: Quemao Class

The 7th edition of the Billabong Quemao Class puts Lanzarote in the epicenter of the world of surfing.

Thirty-two international and national surfers, invited by the organization, will meet in the coastal village of La Santa, in Tinajo, to face one of the world's most powerful and dangerous waves.

We must wait for the El Quemao wave to reach its most extreme conditions and guarantee adrenaline-fueled action.

2022 Surfing England Interclub Surfing Championships | Highlights

A weekend to be remembered - the 2022 korev Lager English Interclub Surfing Championships were a huge success...

2022 Surfing England National Surfing Championships | Highlights

Three days of double peak surfing action took place at Watergate Bay over the weekend at England’s most prestige surfing contest.

Over 155 surfers came to compete at the 2022 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships...

2022 King of the Point | Highlights

First run back in 1979, the King of the Point is one of WA's most iconic events, boasting an impressive honor roll of past champions including WA legends; Mike McAuliffe, Dave Macaulay, Jake Paterson, and Jacob Willcox to name just a few...

2022 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge | Highlights

The World Surf League (WSL) 2022 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge took place today at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal and the world's best big wave surfers reveled in the clean, 40-to-50-foot waves on offer...

2022 Taj's Small Fries | Highlights

Taj's Small Fries has concluded in a memorable fashion in Yallingup...

Champions:

10 & Under Girls: Paige Hayward (Margaret River): 13.55
10 & Under Boys: Banjo Laurie (Trigg): 11.65
12 & Under Girls: Grace Cook (Cowaramup): 17.50
12 & Under Boys: Ace Flynn (Cowaramup): 17.35
14 & Under Girls: Olive Hardy (Margaret River): 17.75
14 & Under Boys: Maverick Wilson (Dunsborough): 15.85
16 & Under Girls: Willow Hardy (Margaret River): 15.5
16 & Under Boys: Otis North (Yallingup): 16.35

Surfing Blindfolded at the Wavegarden Cove Wave Pool

In episode 7 of the EDP Surf For Tomorrow documentary series titled "More Than Surf," the athletes ride the Wavegarden blind and have their commitment tested in an intense four-day camp.

"I know they're kids and just having fun, but this project deserves full commitment," says narrator Shaun Tomson in the latest episode of the EDP Surf For Tomorrow series.

"Do the young surfers really want this?"

It's the big question asked of João Mendonça, Gabriela Dinis, Matias Canhoto, Hans and Kai Odriozola as they complete an intense four-day camp at the Wavegarden in the Basque Country in Spain.

Coach José Seabra is pushing the young Iberian surfers aged between 13 and 17 as they attempt to achieve their dream of one day making the Championship Tour.

"Through EDP's support, we have this incredible platform to train champions and improve as people and human beings," said Seabra.

"However, the truth is no matter how talented you are, no matter how good results you get, every day is a new day, and the surfers have to give 100 percent."

After some of the athletes fail to give their all or listen completely to the coach's instructions, Seabra decides to test the young athletes with an original training drill.

The surfers hit the Wavegarden blindfolded and surf the waves by feeling alone.

The innovative concept is followed by a video session watching CT surfers like Filipe Toledo surfing the Wavegarden.

Basque surf star Ruben Vitoria then joins in a competition as the young surfers aim to put the four days of physical training, surfing technique, and sports psychology drills into a final competitive session.

Following the intense camp, the surfers return to Ericeira, Portugal, and apply their newly honed skills back in the ocean.

With the final European Junior Series event coming up in Hossegor, France, it is the last chance for the athletes to train before the competitive season and the EDP Surf For Tomorrow series comes to its dramatic finale.

Fifteen-year-old Matias Canhoto is the standout back in the Atlantic Ocean and one who seems to have benefited the most from the Wavegarden camp.

Embarking on his first pro junior series, with the support of his parents, Seabra, and the EDP Surf For Tomorrow program, he has a bright future.

Yet already, he has learned one crucial lesson.

"I'm the one that has to do everything," says Canhoto.

"No one can do it for me. I will do what It ever it takes."

He seems to have answered Shaun Tomson's question.

2021 Quemao Class | Surfing Highlights


The invitational surfing event was held at the legendary Spanish slab of El Quemao in La Santa, Lanzarote, Canary Islands.

The Basque surfer stole the show and the final with two Perfect 10-point waves. González also took home the RVCA Best Wave of the competition.

2021 Quemao Class | Final

Surfing

1. Natxo Gonzalez
2. Marc Lacomare
3. Tim Elter
4. Hugo Ortega