After what has been the worst summer in Cornwall that anyone can remember, September finally brought in the goods. Beauty weather, offshore winds and lush little groundswells to boot. Still more than ok today and might have to get out in the boat again for one last fish. Check the shots of our haul a few weeks back…

Hot of the SAS press…get yourself along this Saturday if you can…

‘We are undertaking our annual beach clean at Porthtowan as part the nation wide Beachwatch survey. We need many hands to make light work of the millions of pieces of marine litter on the beach. So all are welcome, SAS will provide the gloves, bags and litter disposal as well as some refreshments as a thank you to all volunteers.
We will start at 10.30 and run on to 2.30. You will need to dress for the weather and under 16s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.’

The last 3 years have been gloriously sunny and very warm so we have our fingers crossed! This is a great chance to make a very positive difference but it’s also a fun day with some great prizes on offer and some super fun competitions, so hope to see you all there.

20th of September, 10.30 – 2.30pm Porthtowan beach, at the blue and white SAS tent. For more information contact Andy on andy@sas.org.uk or 01872 555950

The Fellowship of the Rock

Many people of Middle Earth have travelled to St Agnes to experience the ascent and descent of one of Cornwall’s most formidable giants - the all seeing Green Rock. Many know the rock as a place full of myths and legends that only greatest elves, dwarves and men have overcome. Orcs are said to guard its base and assuming you make it this far, this climb is treacherous and the leap from the top the true test. Last Friday a band of four intrepid hobbits set off on a mission, to conquer the Rock and restore the name of the hobbits and the shire.

Tomdo Kaygins, Jimriadoc Lustybuck, Tomregrin Podkolook and Erwise Capgee

Point of No Return, two left to go…

We got in touch with a small band of guys in Ireland a few years back. Word was that with a little grace from the man upstairs and some stouthardedness, a few lone surfers were charging a spot that only a few knew about.

As with many things that begin here at Finisterre, we were inspired by what they did, were stoked with their commitment at one Europe’s heaviest waves and so we offered to get behind them by way of product.

Three years later, the few keepers of this very special spot roam the cliffs, wearing our product, keeping them warm before they charge. We’d like to think that we’re with them during these brief moments, deciding when to take on some huge swells and make a little dent in the history books.

Best and keep chasing boys

John Mac, Etobicoke, calm before the storm

John Mac, long cutty to get into position…

Position made, John Mac dropping the hammer

Red Nose Tow-in Championship’s official list has been released this week. Maresia’s beach, located in São Sebastião, in the state of São Paulo, is where everything will take place. The window opened at the first of July and it will go on until the 30th of November, with a swell size of at least 10ft, or 20 foot faces inorder for the event to go green.

Surfers like Jamie Sterling, Garret McNamara, Ross Clark Jones, Mike Parsons, Ian Walsh and Brad Gerlach, are some of the athletes showing up for the event. Brazilian tow partners Carlos Burle and Eraldo Gueiros will be looking to defend the home patch and take away the 32,000 pound purse on offer, one of the biggest ever offered in a tow-event.

Backing Carlos has been an absolute trip, he’s currently ranked third in the world in the APT (Association of Professional Tow-Surf) and we’re looking for him to bring home yet another high placed finish.

Big Company - Carlos Burle, Greg Long and Grant Baker

List of Competitors:
1. Rodrigo Resende / Danilo Couto (Bra)
2. Carlos Burle / Eraldo Gueiros (Bra)
3. Haroldo Ambrósio / Jorge Pacelli (Bra)
4. Sylvio Mancusi / Alemão de Maresias (Bra)
5. Everaldo Pato / Yuri Soledade (Bra)
6. Rodrigo Koxa / Vitor Faria (Bra)
7. João Capilé / Dê da Barra (Bra)
8. Stefan Figueiredo / Rafinha (Bra)
9. Garrett Mcnamara / Kealii Mamala (Haw)
10. Jamie Sterling / Mark Visser (Haw)
11. Coco Nogales / Manoa Drollet (Mex / Tah)
12. Ross Clark Jones / Ian Walsh (Aus / Haw)
13. Grant Backer / Greg Long (Afr / USA)
14. Ramon Navarro / Christian Merello (Chi)
15. Dan Moore / Mark Anderson (Haw)
16. Mike Parsons / Bred Gerlach (USA)
17. Luis Roberto Formiga / Flavio Caixa D’água (Bra)
18. Bruno Santos / Marcelo Trekinho (Bra)
19. Paulo Moura / Marco Pólo (Bra)
20. Aldemir Calunga / Eric Miyakawa (Bra)
21. Eduardo Guimarães / Eduardo Chepa (Bra)