Our connection to the sea and natural cycles is at the heart of A Lunar Cycle.
A short film directed by Andrew Kaineder that explores themes not yet visited in surf films – fusing coldwater surfing, dance, poetry, prose and natural cycles of the body and nature, capturing my sea connection in winter in Ireland.
In a society that rewards ‘busyness’ I think understanding the influence of cycles becomes even more important. We all have them, men and women. We’re living beings influenced by our environment and are affected by the cycles of night and day, the moon, the seasons, the tides… As women, we are gifted with an internal cycle, our menstrual cycle – if we’d only been taught how to better listen to our bodies. Our body tells us when it’s time to act and when it’s time to rest.
I’m beginning to develop a greater awareness of my cycle, and this is what I explore & creatively give expression in A Lunar Cycle. This awareness helps me reconnect with my body in nature, understand my own inner ebb and flow, the high cost of being always ‘on’ in a society that fosters a toxic relationship with time, and the equally important need for stillness and reflection.
A LUNAR CYCLE Winner: Best Short at Irish Surf Film Fest 2018 (Shore Shots) Director: Andrew Kaineder Fusing cold water surfing, dance & poetry, Easkey Britton explores a synodic month from a female perspective. Take an emotive journey through the places in-between, where instability reigns supreme. Embracing the imperfections as we connect with ourselves and the environment around us.
Dr Tony Butt, surfer, oceanographer and writer (representing Patagonia), Andy Hughes, photographer & Hugo Tagholm, Chief Executive of Surfers Against Sewage will be joining other ocean activists at ‘The Arts for Education’ event at House of Vans 26-30 September.
It is a unique 4-day immersive event of art, photography, performances, documentaries, panel discussions, sport, fashion, workshops and music, aimed at educating us all on the damage we are doing to the oceans. This event is an opportunity for old, young, green and non-green audiences to engage and find their own connection to the planet through creative education.
Blue Dot Generation is a sustainability platform promoting the use of the arts for education. By engaging local communities and inspiring international audiences it will transform the relationship between humans and the blue planet. Blue Dot Generation brings together artists, scientists and entrepreneurs who are exploring solutions to the problems our planet is facing.
Science and art are both human efforts to understand, explore and describe the world around us, to communicate and share a vision of the world in different ways. Blue Dot Generation aims to harness these powers to educate and engage communities and inspire a change in how we treat the planet.
In the vaults under London’s busiest station, Blue Dot Generation will bring the ocean to the city. Driven by their passion to make a difference, Blue Dot will change people’s habits by helping them visualise the seriousness of the challenges all living things are facing. Although London is far from the sea, this immersive event will transform the relationship between humans and the oceans.
Activism & Artivism
Using your passion as a means of expression
Featuring: Dr Tony Butt, surfer, oceanographer and writer (representing Patagonia), Andy Hughes, photographer & Hugo Tagholm, Chief Executive of Surfers Against Sewage will take place on Friday 28th at 18.45.
11-11.30 am Saturday 29 September Dr Tony Butt will present Clean Streets – Clean Drains – Clean Oceans
Will Masterman takes Under 16 boys tour title. Alys Barton under 16 and under 14 Girls titles. Lukas Skinner wins under 14 and under 12 titles.
The 3 event Rip Curl Grom Search series started off in Jersey, made a mid summer stop in Croyde Bay and wrapped up in great swell at Watergate Bay. An unexpected jump in swell for the finals day brought all round stoke to competitors and spectators a like. Conditions provided a platform for some excellent performances, all set to the backdrop of Surfing England’s seamless new live scoring system.
Belle Betteridge was the first winner of the day in a girls Under 12’s division that was really impressive. All girls making the most of the conditions with Belle’s top to bottom turns standing out for the judges. In the Under 14 girls it came down to the last 10 seconds when Tegan Blackford snatched the win with a great left-hander. “I knew it was going to be close to the score I needed and when they read it out as I got to the beach I was stoked with my family and friends cheering. There’s a great atmosphere at this event and with it being tour is good for us all too.”
The Boys Under 12s division is particularly strong in numbers and the final did not disapoint. In the end it was Fynn Gillespie who’s powerful, consistent display stood out to all watching. “In the final the waves were really good and I was just trying to get some critical sections and make sure I completed my turns. Im stoked to have won this event.”
The overall title for the Under 14’s was up for grabs and was another nail biter with the lead changing hands many times. As a flurry of scores dropped in the last minute it was Lukas Skinner who took the win and the title.
“I was thinking in my head “please give me the score’ because I really wanted this win. It’s so good when we have good waves to compete in. This is a great event with all my friends here and everyone hanging around for the 2 days competing and surfing.”
Alys Barton completed her dominance of junior girls surfing with another win here. She’s unbeaten in the Grom Search series and also now holds the U14 and U16’s overall title. With that 16s title comes the Golden Ticket to the Grom Search International Final to be held ‘somewhere’ later this year. “Somewhere tropical and nice for the International final would be fun. I loved this last event – it was sunny, the waves were good and the the vibes around the site were great.”
All eyes switched to the boys U16s final where both Travis Pearce and Will Masterman were in with a chance pf the overall title. In the end Stanley Norman was a deserved winner of the event.
“The waves were fun with a bit of power and offshore. I was stoked to land that big reverse that got me the Move of the Event. And to win the final was really tough as both Travis and Will were competing really strong for the over-all title.” Stan Norman
“I dont think I have paddled so hard in my life.” said Will straight after the final. The waves were good but I was not thinking about that. I had 2 massive paddle battles against Stan and Travis. I was desperate to get the win or hold 2nd place. Ive been in France before this and thinking about this event coming up and that I really wanted to the title and that spot in the world final. I love this series as with other comps you are just surfing to win it. But with this series if you win the whole thing it leads to a much bigger prize and global event. From the start of the year I wanted this title and Im really happy to have won it. If I could choose where the International Final will be I would just say anywhere in boardies. And somewhere far away so I can get some more time off school. ha ha.”
U12 Girls
1. Belle Betteridge
2. Eva Blackford
3. Sienna Morrison
4. Coral Millward
5. Kaja Millward
U12 boys
1. Fynn Gillespie
2. Eli Perrins-Davies
3. Nikita Petrov
4. Reen Bowden-Inoue
For the first time in history, the WSL will be hosting an aerial specialty event combining a cross-section of the world’s best surfers from the elite Championship Tour with a global field of specialists for the Red Bull Airborne France this October.
Josh Kerr, former Championship Tour surfer and universally-regarded as one of the most progressive aerialists in the history of surfing, is one of the co-developers of the Red Bull Airborne France and will serve as Event Director in October.
“Growing up, I was really into the whole action sports world: freestyle motocross, snowboarding and skateboarding, because it had attitude,” Kerr said. “Then I started seeing video of the first Airshows in America, with Christian Fletcher and Ratboy [Jason Collins], and they were just punk rock and edgy, and they were only concentrating on big punts. To me, that was it. That was the highest form of surfing. I just wanted to do the biggest thing I could do on a wave.”
One of the most successful surfers on the nascent Airshow series in the late-90’s and early-00’s, Kerr views the Airborne as the first step towards providing tomorrow’s surfers with a new platform for innovative expression in the water.
“I’m so excited this is happening because I really want to give kids this creative platform to gravitate towards at a young age,” Kerr continued. “It’s great to the WSL support this and I think it’s gonna help progress our sport and help open up a lot of kids’ minds, now that they’ll have a new platform to strive for that makes sense to who they are.”
The Red Bull Airborne France will feature an 18-man field across six qualifying heats and a Final, and will run in conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro France – the 9th Stop on the 2018 WSL Championship Tour.
Two remaining spots for the Red Bull Airborne France will be determined via an online submission site at www.wslairborne.com. The submissions will be judged by a panel including Event Director Josh Kerr, former CT stalwart and progressive surfing deity Taj Burrow, Ventura innovator Tim Curran and Santa Cruz’s aerial virtuoso Jason “Ratboy” Collins. The most deserving contestants — one surfer over 18 and one under 18 — will be awarded a spot in October’s competition.
“It’s always exciting when we can work with some of the world’s best surfers in developing new platforms for creativity and the advancement of the world’s best surfing,” Sophie Goldschmidt, WSL CEO, said. “We’re very much looking forward to France and the potential for it to be the start of something much bigger in this space.”
Airborne Invitees:
Albee Layer (HAW)
Chippa Wilson (AUS)
Mikey Wright (AUS)
Noa Deane (AUS)
Matt Meola (HAW)
Mason Ho (HAW)
Kolohe Andino (USA)
Griffin Colapinto (USA)
Yago Dora (BRA)
Italo Ferreira (BRA)
Filipe Toledo (BRA)
Jordy Smith (ZAF)
Eric Geiselman (USA)
Hector Santa Maria (PRI)
Kalani David (HAW)
Jack Freestone (AUS)
Wildcard A
Wildcard B
The Red Bull Airborne France will take place from October 5 – 10, 2018 during the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France running from October 3 – 14, 2018.
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