The smiley, extremely talented, Indonesian goofy footer goes by many names, but we’re just thankful to call Usman: Friend. For some seriously recommended-viewing, peep our recent video of Usman highlights over the last year. Indeed, it’s hard to believe one man can get so may dream waves in a matter of months – Drifter Surf
Santa Cruz. The pinnacle of West-Coast surfing culture, the birthplace of O’Neill, and home to beautiful waves, people, and nature. Can you really ask for much more? Come along on a journey close to home as Team O’Neill explores its backyard with Ian Crane, Noah Wegrich, and Robbie McCormick.
Filmed & Edited by Jacob Vanderwork
Still Photography by Grant Ellis
The European final of the Rip Curl GromSearch 2024 took place last Saturday, September 14th. In this iconic event, the best young surfers under 16 from all over Europe competed on the waves of Anglet.
After excelling in national competitions held in Spain, Portugal, the UK, and France, the winners from each country gathered under the bright sun to battle for the title. Throughout the day, the 38 young athletes delivered outstanding performances, proving once again they represent the future of European surfing.
Competitors in the U16 category also vied for a spot in the prestigious World Final, set to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from November 12th to 17th, 2024.
Full results below:
Under 16 Men
1 Dylan Donegan Santos (ESP) – 12,40
2 Joshua Karbus (IRL) – 10,43
3 Lukas Skinner (GBR) – 8,60
4 Jaime Veselko (POR) – 4,10
Under 16 Women
1 Tya Zebrowski (FRA) – 10,50
2 Carla Morera de la Vall (ESP) – 6,67
3 Chiara Cuppone (ITA) – 6,00
4 Clémence Schorsch (FRA) – 5,40
Under 14 Men
1 Marley Benesene-Masse (FRA) – 13,64
2 Alvaro Casanova (ESP) – 11,96
3 Ethan Fernandez (FRA) – 10,20
4 Matthew Maurin-Lignières (FRA) – 7,97
Under 14 Women
1 Naia Monte (FRA) – 10,67
2 Mel Canhoto (POR) – 8,50
3 Suri Rodriguez (POR) – 6,86
4 Lila Skinner (GBR) – 5,77
Under 12 Men
1 Liam Sham-Koua (PYF) – 10,33
2 Rocco Rigliaco (ITA) – 9,40
3 Stefano Mandozzi (ESP) – 5,90
4 Harvey Waters (GBR) – 5,46
Under 12 Women
1 Nahia Calder (ESP) – 11,17
2 Sienna Rodrigues (POR) – 4,50
3 Caterina Congiu (ITA) – 3,90
4 Camille Trainaud (FRA) – 2,93
Oakley Grand Prize
Congratulations to Lukas Skinner, winner of the Oakley grand prize. This victory grants him the unique opportunity to travel to Peniche to attend the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2025. The prize includes a training session with Tom Whitaker, former professional surfer and current head coach at Oakley, as well as a meet-and-greet with a member of the Oakley team.
Rip Curl would like to thank all the competitors, the audience, the WSL, and its partners, Oakley and FCS, for their support during this memorable edition of the GromSearch.
Welcome to Shinko, a unique and unexpected surf scene in Japan. A wave with unusual contrast- on one side, the raw, powerful energy of the ocean, and on the other, the industrial hum of machinery, both coexisting in this unexpected surf haven.
I’m always excited to explore different surf spots and immerse myself in the unique surf cultures during my travels. Surfing Japan is not all about navigating through rocks like a kamikaze pilot (like my last video at God’s Crack), here is a look at a more traditional Japanese surf scene… a sci-fi looking one at that!
Hope you enjoy this journey of a very special scene in Japan. Thank you to Keito Matusuoka for showing us around and plugging us into your world! Without your help and guidance this video would not be possible.
I would also like to thank Shohei Echigo for letting us stay at Hotel Shohei. And Shohei’s dad for being the first to surf Shinko, congratulations on discovering an entire surf scene. Massive thanks to rest of the surf community for having us 🙂
Thanks to Coby Perkovich, Shouta Sawada and Misaki Haberl. For assistance on translations.
Filmed by: Wade Carroll
Additional footage: Shohei Echigo, Dylan Graves, Keito Matsuoka
Music by: Dylan Graves
Tya Zebrowski (FRA) and Lukas Skinner (GBR) from Team Rip Curl won the World Surf League (WSL) Specialty Event, the Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl on Friday evening in fun, wedgy two-foot peaks. Thousands of spectators were treated to exciting surfing and a spectacular fireworks display, celebrating the 30th year of this iconic event.
Featuring some of Europe’s best surfers, six teams competed in support of a charity of their choice. The 2024 winners, Zebrowski and Skinner from Team Rip Curl donated their prize money to Handi Surf, an adaptive surfing organization launched in 2012.
Young phenom Tya Zebrowski (FRA) scored the best wave in the women’s heat with a 7.00 (out of a possible 10), while Lukas Skinner (GBR) came out on top in the men’s heat with an excellent 9.40 for a huge air. This secured Team Rip Curl’s spot in the Final and they were joined by Team Caraïbos and Team Billabong.
The Final was a bit slower, as surfers struggled to find their position in the lineup. Zebrowski pushed Team Rip Curl into the lead with two strong turns to earn a 6.00. As time ran out, Skinner landed a technical and clean frontside air to give Team Rip Curl a solid lead.
Team Billabong’s Sam Piter (FRA) scored the best wave in the Final with a 6.67 for a big frontside air in the last 30 seconds, and teammate Aelan Vaast (FRA) also threw down a big turn, but judges deemed it incomplete and they had to settle for second place. French veterans Joan Duru (FRA) and Maud le Car (FRA) representing Team Caraïbos finished in third.
“It’s my first time at this event, and my first time ever surfing at night,” Skinner reacted. “It was a really cool experience with all the lights and it was so fun to surf with all these incredible people and teaming up with Tya, thanks to everyone who made this happen.”
The Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl has a competition window from Friday, September 13, 2024 to Saturday, September 14, 2024 weather permitting.
Catch all the highlights and more from the Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl on WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL YouTube or free WSL app, as well as the WSL QS Facebook page.
The Caraïbos Surf de Nuit Anglet presented by Rip Curl is supported by Caraïbos, Ville d’Anglet, Rip Curl, Action Glow, Turtledove, Volt, BAB2, Suez, Europe 2, Atlantal, Nexity and Torq.
One of Europe’s most electric and progressive surfers, Reubyn Ash was always destined to make his mark in the Atlantic and beyond. When he’s not tearing the back off the nearest aqua playground you’ll find him under the hood of a Landy or two.
Grab a brew and enjoy some time in the brine with one of the UK’s finest.
