Do Politicians Surf?

Last weeks surf session at "Prowlers" on Irelands West coast, first surfed by Richie Fitzgerald has caused quite a stir around the Globe and especially in Ireland. So much so that the Irish opposition leader Enda Kerry wanted to meet Richie in person this week and the get together made the Irish Independent newspaper:

Richie Fitzgerald's "Prowlers" Session makes the headlines

The recent session at the new monster surf break in Ireland "Prowlers" has caused quite a stir with Northcores Ambassador Richie Fitzgerlad hitting the headlines...this time on RTE:

Is this Irelands biggest Wave?

Having experienced as a spectator, winter tow surfing in Ireland first hand, on a "small" 15-18ft day, I have an idea of what it takes: large cojones, a lot of skill and a tolerance to the cold all help. But tackling a monster swell at an unridden reef 2kms offshore in a North Atlantic winter takes it to another level again and this is exactly what Richie Fitzgerald is doing. Heres our press release:

"Northcore Europe Ambassador Richie Fitzgerald and two other teams of jet-ski's ventured out into a recently discovered new wave yesterday. The spot named 'Prowlers' breaks on an undersea reef about 2km off the North West Coast of Ireland and has the potential for being one of the countries, if not Europes, biggest waves. 

                             

Richie and the boys have been waiting 5 years for the type of conditions required to surf it and yesterday 08^th November waves were in the 40-50ft range and the conditions were perfect due to the massive swell generated by Hurricane Tomas. One photo of the session made the cover of the Irish Times this morning and more will be used in various surf magazines to come. Watch this space for more information on Prowlers!"

Richie Fitzgerald was born and raised in Bundoran, County Donegal, which has become known as a world-class surfing destination largely due to Richie's exploits as the undisputed face of Irish surfing. Having represented Ireland at both World and European Championships, Richie now concentrates on big wave surfing and owning and managing Ireland's first intermediate/advanced surf coaching academy.

For more information visit:

www.northcore-europe.com

www.richiefitzgerald.com

www.surfcoachireland.ie

Lewis Clinton Retains Pro-Junior Title at North East Open

UKPSA TOUR NEWS: Russell Winter wins this year’s North East Open at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth. Newquay based former World Championship Tour surfer dominated the final with big powerful turns as he excelled in the Tynemouth surf conditions.

Russell commented “Again it has been a fantastic event; I have enjoyed coming to Tynemouth and competing in good solid waves. However the challenging conditions required a lot of paddling this year. On behalf of all the competitors I would like to thank North Tyneside Council for supporting this event and look forward to coming back next year”.

Russ has now won two events in a row consolidating his lead on the UK Pro Surf Tour 2010. Russell was also the reigning champion at this event.

Finishing second was Bude surfer Joss Ash with his best result of the year. Third place went to an inform French surfer Gordon Fontaine, who won the British University Championships the previous weekend and fourth to South African Ruebin Pearce, 2008 UK Pro Surf Tour Champion.

In the Pro Junior division Newquay Surfer and reigning Pro Junior Champion Lewis Clinton took the honours in a very close fought heat. Second place went to Lyndon Wake from Croyde who is recovering from a foot injury sustained earlier in the year. Third to Aaron Evans and fourth to Sam Scoble.

The Relentless Money Move for the Most Radical Manoeuvre went to Stuart Campbell of Woolacombe for an amazing Barrel in the stormy conditions of Saturday. Winning the King of Watersports. com King of the Wave went to Russell Winter for the highest scoring wave of the contest. In the Pro Junior division the award was won by Newquay’s Aaron Evans

The event was part of Xperience 10, thousands of extreme sport enthusiasts and spectators from across Europe gathered at this year’s Festival, in North Tyneside.

The tour now moves on to the final event the Animal Newquay Open November 13^th 14^th

For further information on the UK Pro Surf Tour visit the website: www.ukprosurf.com

Grishka Roberts nominated for UK surf award

Grishka Roberts has been nominated for a UK surf award in the "Most inspirational surfer" catagory. Grishka is part of the fabric of the UK surf scene and remains an amazing surfer, so click on Northcore stockist, A1 Surf link below and vote for Grishka!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/a1surf

Richie Fitzgerald takes win at Billabong open- Easky

Richie Fitzgerald takes the Billabong Open Masters comp win at Easky this weekend- congrats Richie!

Richie Fitzgerald getting barreled in Bundoran

Heres a recent shot of Richie Fitzgerald, Northcore Ambassador catching some green room time recently in Bundoran:

Northcore launch UK and Ireland Mini-surf guide book

Introducing a new surf book the: The Northcore “Ultimate Surf Adventure: Top 25 UK & Ireland Surf Spots”

Northcore Europe announced this week the release date for their latest enterprise, a collaboration with one of the worlds finest series of surfing guide titles, Wavefinder surf guides, to produce a brand new mini-surf guide “The Top 25 UK & Ireland Surf spots”

                      

Based on feedback from the Northcore pro-rider team, the top 25 surfing destinations on our shores were selected and brought together using the Wavefinder surf spot database of locations, maps and optimum conditions to bring readers a list of must ride waves.

The mini-guide also features stunning team rider shots and profiles including advice from big wave rider Richie Fitzgerald on his favourite wave in Ireland and 2 x European champion Grishka Roberts on his choice of English waves.

Northcore said of the book release “We're really proud of this new title. Working with such a respected publisher as Wavefinder is fantastic and they've helped bring together a great little surf guide book.”

Spokesman for Wavefinder said of the collaboration “We had been looking for a quality UK surf company to work with on this project and Northcore fitted the bill perfectly. The company epitomises cold water surfing with their products and their philosophy and so this Top 25 guide around the chilly waters of the UK & Ireland works very well. Getting input from some of Northcore’s pro riders also adds an extra dimension.”

Book synopsis:

“If you're prepared to travel chances are that, somewhere amongst the stunning and often wild UK and Irish coastlines theres a perfect glassy wave peeling right now. But which are the all time, must surf waves to discover and ride before its too late? The Northcore Ultimate Surf Adventure is here to help. Compiled with the help and experience of Wavefinder guide books and advice from professional surfers from the Northcore team we have compiled our list of the best 25 waves. There's never going to be a definitive listing as there are some class waves out there aren't in any guide books but without doubt if you want to start your surfing adventure using this book you wont go wrong with chasing the waves detailed in its pages.”

Release date is 22nd July 2010. For more information visit

www.northcore-europe.com

www.wave-finder.com

For European trade enquiries contact Extremehorizon Surf Distribution

sales@extremehorizon.com

Surfers Against Sewage and Northcore promotion

As part of a Surfers Against Sewage promotion, Northcore have donated some gifts to the good fight SAS are doing to keep our surfing waters clean. To be eligible for the promotion either become a new member of SAS or existing members enter the prize draw. For more info click on the SAS facebook link below

Another 750 trees adopted to offset CO2 emmissions

The Northcore group of companies are proud to announce the 2010 investment in the annual tree adoption scheme to help offset the CO2 emmissions produced by our company.

We now adopt 750 mature rainforest trees annually as our CO2 offsetting scheme. These trees are growing as part of a sustainable, locally managed re-forestation project in Malaysian Borneo. For more info on our environmental initaitives click here

Join SAS and get a free Northcore MP3 case

Northcore have donated some waterproof MP3 case and earphone sets to Surfers Against Sewage to be given away FREE to the next 10 people who sign up and become members of SAS.

Click here for more info and join up, help keep our beaches and oceans clean and perhaps win some cool Northcore kit!

http://www.facebook.com/SurfersAgainstSewage

Richie Fitzgerald expands Surf World in Bundoran

Richie Fitzgerald, Northcore's ambassador, big wave rider and all round top bloke has recently launched a brand new website and expanded the Surf World premises in Bundoran NW Ireland.

Surfworld is the first and leading surf shop in the North West of Ireland. Owned and run by the Fitzgerald Family, for 20 years!! They stock a huge range of quality surf hardware, accessories and fashion and since the recent renovation the shop has doubled the size of the floor space.

Richie and the team also run a surf school and hire shop, so if youre looking to learn to surf in Ireland, theres no better place to start:

http://www.surfworld.ie/

Surf wagon

Many of us will recognise this car....well not this actual car but one like it. Purchased for that first big surf travel trip down the west coast of Europe, the length of California, an extended trip to Australia cheap cars like this are snapped up and become temporary homes taking us to new and exiting places. These cars maybe slow, uncomfortable and unreliable but they'll always be in our surf memories.

This particular one was bought by Lewis Clinton presently in Eastern Oz, surfing, breaking bones and having pics taken by Carve surf magazine....

what was your first surf wagon?

Longboarding in Australia

Its seems as though everyone we speak to has been to Australia this winter and after seeing some recent pictures of Northcore longboard team rider Ryan Hammond, surfing over there, I must admit to feeling a little envious. Ryan has travelled extensively around the Queensland and NSW hot spots, like Noosa, the Gold coast and Byron Bay, scoring surf almost every day. Heres a shot of him on a small, clean Australian right, hanging five :)

New product: surfboard roof bar pads

Check out the latest product video for our new roof bar pads:

Northcore support SAS subscription offer

The team at Surfers Agains Sewage (SAS) do a fantastic job at lobbying to keep our beaches and oceans clean. Their work is funded by donations and subscriptions, so here at Northcore we are happy to support their latest subscription offer with the donation of some of our market leading Single Overhead soft racks. Check out the image below for more info and subscribe today!

Northcore keypouch features in Wavelength

The latest Northcore innovation the waterproof Keypouch is featured in Wavelength Magazine...

Northcore in the Telegraph

The Telegraph newspaper will be including our new Waterproof keypouch product in the travel section of the Magazine on the 6th Feb- make sure to check it out !