The Boardmasters Festival includes a Men& Women LQS1,000 division from August 8-9, 2015.
The Boardmasters Longboard Pro, a WSL men's and women's Longboard Tour (LT) 1,000 event, is ready to kick off the European Longboard title race at Fistral. Event No. 1 of 2 in the 2015 season, the Boardmasters Longborad Pro will play a deciding role in awarding the coveted tickets for the World Longboard finals.
Emilie Libier at Fistral in 2012. - WSL / Damien Poullenot
"Everyone's really excited about kicking off the season in Newquay," said tour manager Rob Gunning. "The Boardmasters have been on our schedule for years in the past and it's definitely one of the athletes' favorites. With only two events this season, every result will count and we expect great battles out there. The Women's division is an exciting new addition to the surf festival. I'm sure the crowds will love all the action from their favorite local surfers and some of the best pros on tour."
Event organizers and surfers will meet at 8 a.m. local time August 8 to decide if conditions allow competition to start at Fistral.
Best European Longboarders Set to Launch 2015 Season
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The Boardmasters Longboard Pro, a WSL men's and women's Longboard Tour (LT) 1,000 event, is ready to kick off the European Longboard title race at Fistral. Event No. 1 of 2 in the 2015 season, the Boardmasters Longborad Pro will play a deciding role in awarding the coveted tickets for the World Longboard finals.
"Everyone's really excited about kicking off the season in Newquay," said tour manager Rob Gunning. "The Boardmasters have been on our schedule for years in the past and it's definitely one of the athletes' favorites. With only two events this season, every result will count and we expect great battles out there. The Women's division is an exciting new addition to the surf festival. I'm sure the crowds will love all the action from their favorite local surfers and some of the best pros on tour."
Event organizers and surfers will meet at 8 a.m. local time August 8 to decide if conditions allow competition to start at Fistral.
Boardmasters Longboard Pro Newquay
Browse through a selection of images from past Boardmasters surfing events.
The Boardmasters Longboard Pro resumes on day 2 and crowns their champions in bumpy conditions.
A beautiful sunny day and clean conditions allow the launch of competition on day 1 in Newquay.
Delpero and Lemoigne claim the Boardmasters Longboard Trophy in a bumpy lineup at North Fistral.
Brothers Antoine and Edouard Delpero mark the opening day at Boardmasters Longboard Pro with huge scores and unmatched style.
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