Surphang Magazine

A Summer of Surphang

Issue 7

L'Ete en LacanauQuel Jeunesse

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'Run to the Sun!'

Yes, just in case you've forgotten, that round yellowy object over there is a very big star at the centre of our solar system called The Sun. At this

time of year, rumour has it that this celestial being has been know to put in an appearance for up to 17 hours in any one day! No such chance this year

though! Apart from a spell of about a week towards the second half of July, this summer has seen a serious lack of our big yellow friend! So here at SURPHANG we decided we all needed a bit of a

summery pick-me-up and so here it is – the Summer Shots Special, full of some uplifting sunny sizzlers to keep you all in there until the Sun makes its much anticipated comeback in the hopefully not too distant future, which I only pray had better be

before September! So here's to the summer!

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A setting sun at Famara, LanzarotePhoto: Stu Gaston

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This Issue's Features

L'Ete en LacanauYou're almost always guaranteed

sun, hot weather and fun waves at Lacanau on the French Atlantic coast

and if you time it right, you'll find plenty of surfing talent in town too!

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HOT SHOTS – Quel JeunesseThe French Junior surf team have proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with so far this year – time to find out more about their success.

Summer of And finally a special gallery full of the best Summer Shots we could find in the Surphang archives!

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One summer's day in CornwallPhoto: Stu Gaston

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L'Ete en LacanauWords and photos: stu gaston

Hugo Cornec captured mid flight at Lacanau, France

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Think France, think surf and this spot might not be the frst to come to

mind but Lacanau certainly has a lot to ofer. To help put it all better into perspective, Lacanau is to Hossegor

what Croyde is to Newquay. In other words, Lacanau is smaller but no less

vibrant still with some quality surf that is no less crowded! But in the

summer months, while Hossegor is eagerly awaiting the autumn swells

and the Quiksilver Pro, Lacanau takes centre stage as the up coming talent of the surfng world comes to town for the Sooruz Pro, making for

some electric action out in the fun summer waves 'a la plage'. So let's take a look at summer in Lacanau.

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Vasco Ribeiro rides through his backhand attack.

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Tom Simon kicks out the tail.

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Joao Kopke impresses as he kicks out some spray.

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Vasco Ribeiro has his own fan... of spray that is!

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19 - SM Francisco Alves up, up and away again.

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23 - SM Vasco Ribeiro loving the Lacanau left handers.

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Joao Kopke kicks out those fins and spins.

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Medi Verminardi pointing in the right direction.

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Timothe Bisso bangs one off the lip.

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Francisco Alves in a goofy footer's forehand heaven.

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Alex Iriondo on the crest of a wave.

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Vasco Ribeiro ripping at Lacanau.

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Joao Kopke grabs the rail mid air reverse.

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Francisco Alves mid air reverse.

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Pedro Correia picks out another nice left hander.

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Alex Iriondo mid air reverse.

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Joao Kopke tops it all with a double grab air.

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Borja Agote busts a well controlled air.

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Francisco Alves making the most of the Lacanau lefts.

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Jose Ferreira flicks his tail high.

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Quel JeunesseWords and photos: stu gaston

At the World Junior Surfng Games in Panama earlier this year, the accolade of the highest placed European team fell to France. So we decided it was time tofnd out a bit more about ourtalented friends just acrossthe water from us. First ofall, let's meet the Mignots.

Nomme Mignot nails a nice air reverse.

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Nomme Mignot

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Name: Nomme MignotAge: 15Nickname: ChicanosYears surfng: 5 ½ yearsWhere you live: Half of the year in France and the other in Mexico Sponsors: Oakley, FCS, and GORILALocal break/s: Sayulita and LacanauFavourite surfer? Julian WilsonFavourite place to surf? MexicoFavourite surf movie? Lost AtlasFavourite surf trick? Air reverse and big turnsFavourite board? DR and Al Merrick

Nomme nails another nice air reverse.

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What got you into surfng?Because it's the perfect job and I have so much fun

When and how did you become sponsored?Sending videos to Oakley and they said yes!

What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far? Reaching 5th in the ISA World Junior Surfng Games Under 16s

Who in surfng inspires you most?Julian Wilson

What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why?Free surf because no one is judging me, but i like competition too.

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What song motivates you before a surf? Avicii- LevelsWhere was your best surf session? Secret spot in Mexico What's the worst wipeout of your life? I caught a big wave and I wiped out really hard and after I broke my board in half and all the sets got me after

Nomme lives in Lacanau for half the year, spending much of his time on this lush left!

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Nomme Mignot What do you do when you don't surf?

Train, have fun with my friends and check girls outDo you train as much as you surf?

No I surf moreAnd if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

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If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? Food for the poor because I feel so bad for themWhat's the healthiest thing you ate today? A bowl full of fruits What's your most overused word? MecWhat's your goal for the next year? Win gold and become champion at the ISA World Junior Surfng Games Under 16s and try and win a Pro Junior or at least make 2 or 3 fnals.

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Diego Mignot

Diego Mignot makes the most of the summer waves at Lacanau.

Diegot is Nomme Mignot's slightly older cousin.He too spends his summers based in Lacanau inFrance but then jets of to Mexico in the winterwhere he surfs in the warmer Pacifc at Sayulita.Diego is as they say getting the best of bothworlds and it certainly shows in his surfng.

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Diego also loves the lefts at Lacanau.

Following a winter of training, Diego cameback to a surfng season that began almostjust down the road for him in Panama at theWorld Junior Surfng Games. Here he tookadvantage of the repercharge, fnally rising to an overall 6th position in the Under 16s division, just beneath the 5th of his cousin.

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Diego's surfing has certainly been pointing in the right direction this summer.

Since then, Diego has been in pretty muchevery fnal of every competition he's enteredso far this year, winning many of them too!From Rip Curl's Grom Searches to Quiksilver'sKing of the Groms, Diego has been up there at them all, dominating the Under 16s division.

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Hot ShotsThis summer though, Diego has really

proven his worth as he's taken on mucholder surfers on the ASP European Pro Junior circuit and still done very well!

So far he's made the Quarters, then the Semis and even reached 3rd place in a

Final in three consecutive events.This has launched him to an overall 11th

position on the current ASP European Pro Junior rankings. And with now one

fnal event at his home break of Lacanau, we're sure to be seeing a strong fnale to Diego's European season before he once

again jets back of for some winter warmth back in his other second home of Mexico!

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Diego delves deep into his surfing repertoire to get the most out of each wave.

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Miles Lee-Hargreaves launches into the air at Le Penon, Hossegor.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Midsummer's Day air fest for Luis Eyre at Constantine.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Harry Timson having fun at South Fistral.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Alex Baker busts a perfect punt on a beautiful summer evening at La Piste, Capbreton.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Andy Criere takes a punt at South Fistral.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Arthur Lassee launches a backhand air reverse at Le Penon, Hossegor.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Go TEAM GBWords anD photos: stu gaston

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The GossCouldn't let an issue go by without a bit

of gossip and so while Team GB are rising up the ranks of the Medals table at London 2012, our own Team GB surfers are similarly rising up the ASP rankings

on the European Pro Junior tour.

Luke Dillon is currently 38th while Harry Timson has made it up to 26th.

But current leader of the Brit pack is Luis Eyre who has rocketed up to 9th.We wish them all the very best as the

season reaches its climatic final in Lacanau next week. Go Team GB!

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The early bird catches the worm. Stu Campbell scores at a Croyde dawny.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Hopefully that's reminded you all how good summer really can be! And hopefully there'll

be a couple more sizzling sessions like this one at Croyde where Woolacombe wanderer

Stu Campbell scored some sweet little sections and so went suitably big reminding us all why he's current British Open Champ.

And so that seemed a great place to start Issue 8, catching up with Stu in the 'Champ

Chat's' section as he hits Europe this summer. Our 'Hot Shots' section will put some of the Croyde Crew under the spotlight. Plus keep an eye out for our all new 'Fab Five' section.So as the real swells start rolling in there'll be plenty to look forward to in September!

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