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Cornish madness kicks off with some rocking festivals and events

The Sandsifter at Godrevy is the happening place to be seen with bands and DJ's every weekend. Check out their amazing line up of events and don't miss the return of the the Cornwall Film Festival’s 2008 board sports film event, on Saturday 8th November, 19:00 – Late.
Cornwall Surf Girls - Join up and become a member. Regular meeting, fitness coaching (by myself), surf coaching, bbq's, film nights..the list is endless. A great surfgirl's community. Check it out on Facebook and will keep you updated with events here. All exciting stuff!!

If you have any local Cornish news or events coming up, then email us and find out ways you can advertise with us.

Earplugs - Avoid Surfer's ear with these highly recommended custom moulded earplugs. They are brilliant. Tony is based in Penzance and you can contact him on 01736 874940. A necessity for all surfers espeically in our cold waters!!

My Surf Photos - Got to check out this site and see if you've been snapped. This site is all about photos of you on a board in the water, whether it's surfing, Wind Surfing, SUP etc....

The photos takenare for all skill levels from absolute beginners to full on chargers rippin it up and better still, Tony hangs out at our local spots at Godrevy/Gwithain.

Carbon Free Surf - How big is your carbon foot print. Check out the Carbon Free Surf program. Reduce what you can and offset what you can't as they so rightly put.

Splashography - Mel 'the man with the big lens' has been snapping away at the ladies too at our local West Cornwall beaches. Check out some of his latest 'girls in surf' shots on the gallery and keep an eye out for lots more to come

Send your Surf Piccies, news, articles, events to us » email a contribution in
Surf Girl Mag - gone solo. Finally launched the new independent mag and it's great. Don't forget to pick up your copy or check out the site

Robies Robes - The ultimate Beach towel. You'l be the envy of every surfer getting changed in a freezin' cold windy car park. Check these out and place your order

Turtle Feet Surfer's Beat - check out the brand new get-it-while-its-hot book of surfing, fun and marine presevation. Read more here
The Surf Directory - All you need to know - More here

Women's Events

UKPST Dates
27-28 June, (tbc) Fat Face Women’s Night Surf, Lusty Glaze Newquay
25-26 July, White Stuff Surf Relief, Watergate Bay, Newquay
23-24 August, Hot Tuna, Widemouth Bay, Bude
11-12 October, Elusive Welsh Women’s, Rest Bay, Porthcawl
15-16 November, Gul Women’s Open, Fistral Beach

BLU dates
19-20 April, Perranporth
17-18 May, Woolacombe
14-15 June, Jersey
6-7 September, Scarborough
27-28 September, Perranporth

ASP WCT Calendar
Check www.SurfGirlmag.com for pictures and results.
Roxy Pro, 23 February – 6 March, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Rip Curl Pro, 19-24 March, Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
Billabong Girls, 18-24 August, Praia da Tiririca, Itacare, Bahia, Brazil
Rip Curl Girls Festival, 28 August – 1 September, Hossegor, Landes, France
Beachley Classic, 7-12 October, Northern Beaches, Sydney, Australia
Mancora Peru Classic, 27 October – 3 November (tentative), Lobitos, Mancora, Piura, Peru
Roxy Pro, 24 November – 6 December, Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii
Billabong Pro, 8-20 December, Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii

BSA competitions
3-5 April, English Nationals, Watergate Bay, Newquay
3-5 April, Welsh Nationals, Freshwater West, Pembs
24 May – 1 June, World Junior Surfing Games, France
20-22 June, Gold Coast Ocean Fest, Croyde, N. Devon
21-22 June, Mosquito Groms, Newquay
5-6 July, Quiksilver King of the Groms, Fistral
14-20 July, Celtic Watersports Festival, Northern Spain
18 August, British Grom Club Contest, Fistral
23-25 August, Quiksilver Skins Event, Fistral
28-30 August, British Interclub Surfing Championships, Porthtowan, Cornwall
September onwards, BSA/Skinner’s Goldrush, Fistral
13-14 September, Jesus Surf Classic, Croyde, N. Devon
21-22 September, Billabong British Junior Surfing Championships with Calypso, Widemouth Bay, Nr. Bude
27-28 September, British Bodvboarding Championships, Porthtowan
T.B.A. British National Surf Championships, Fistral

Beach & Sea Safety

With more and more water users than ever before, it is crucial we all know about surf etiquettte and beach safety. Make sure you are familiar with the BSA Surf Etiquette rules. And a big thanks to the RNLI who now man over 70 beaches in the South and East of England making sure we have the ultimate in Safety at all costs. Find out more on the RNLI website or better still if you want to support this amazing charity that helps save lives at sea, become a volunteer or even fancy a job as a beach lifeguard, then its all here . The RNLI and BSA have also joined forces to bring you the Surf Safety Scheme.