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Caparica Primavera Surf Fest

Luke Gartside

Jacome Correia (PRT) with a backhand lip line floater on the close out section.

The first WSL Pro Junior of the season landed in Costa de Caparica, Portugal last week and set the pace for what promises to be an exciting year of grom-shredding. The Brits turned out in force, with an 8 man strong contingent and the waves provided a (highly) variable playground for them to sink their teeth into. In the end it was newcomer Thomas Debierre and last years winner Teresa Bonvalott who came out on top, with notable mention to Brits Angus Scotney and Arran Strong, who left with keeper results of a 5th and 3rd respectively. Here are some shots from the event:

Liam Murray Strout (GBR) prepares for his heat in small conditionsJacome Correia (PRT) with a backhand lip line floater on the close out section.Charlie Rio (GBR) throwing buckets as he attacks a left.A Caparica local suitably enthralled by the surfing actionHarry De Roth (GBR) mounts an end sectionArran Strong (GBR) celebrates as he makes it through to the semisLuis Perloiro (PRT) chucking some sprayLiam Murray-Strout (GBR) attacks the lip on his backhand. Costa de Caparica and Lisbon in the background- a beautiful setting for a surf compNalu Doutres (FRA) flying through the early roundsAngus Scotney prepares for his heat with Surf Solutions' Joel GrayArran Strong (GBR) on his way to a solid 3rd place finish. The British contigent head searching for wavesArron Strong (GBR) looked strong throughout the early rounds before coming unstuck in the semis in tricky conditionsBeach goers bask in the early spring sunBrit Angus Scotney (GBR) looked strong and confident in the warm up to the comp however unfortantley got knocked out in a close quaterfinal heatThomas Debierre (GLP) celebrates after winning the mens Pro JuniorThomas Debierre (GLP) and second place Luis Perloiro (PRT)The sun sets over Costa De Caparica as the competition rounds out for another year

 

Photos by  Matthew Hawkey