Within more than a decade of existence, the Nixon Surf Challenge has developed from a casual get-together of befriended riders sharing some waves into a highly-anticipated event discovering unexplored destinations. Norway, Iceland, Russia or China: the past events have been some intense trips to the unknown. This year’s edition of The Nixon Surf Challenge brings the surfers to the Irish coastline in search of emerald perfection.  After coming so close to getting the nod from his fellow surfers in Iceland four years ago, free surfer Chippa Wilson (AUS) claimed a maiden Nixon Surf Challenge title.