UK PST event #2

Fistral Beach, Cornwall
12 – 14 June 2009

Women’s and Junior’s events. Fistral Beach Newquay 12th/14th June 2009

The month of June sees the very first Gul night surf at Fistral beach and what a spectacular it is going to be. With Men’s Open, women’s Longboard, Grommet (U12 open, U16 boys and U16 Girls) and Stand up paddleboard. The event will be held at the British surf capital Fistral beach in Newquay on the 12th 13th and 14th of July.

Friday 12th of June see’s the start of the Women’s event which is going to be very exciting. The talent at the Saltrock Open was second to none, and the Gul Night surf is set to attract the same high level of female surfers. The UK Pro Surf Tour attracts female surfers from all over the world making a very exciting competition to watch.

The Gul night surf has already seen a huge number of entrants, you will see competitors that may not compete at other events, this is the attraction that Fistral beach has, being the UK’s best know surfing location. Here we have the best chance of picking up swell and producing world class waves for the weekend.

Gul’s Brand Manager Jake Patterson comments, “At Gul we are going to great lengths to support women’s surfing in the UK. Female surfers in the water have grown rapidly over the last 5 years and the standard is out of this world. We are fortunate that we sponsor one of the UK’s best surfing stars Beth Mason, she is a very powerful surfer and a great ambassador for Gul and female surfing.

This year Gul team Ambassador Celine Gerhert will also be competing and we see the debut year of the current university champion and Gul Ambassador Amy Brock-Morgan on the UK Pro Surf Tour. We are very excited to have this strong female team competing on the prestigious tour”

The Groms will start on the Sunday and it is going to be a very exciting showdown. The future British talent will battle it out for the title of the most exciting European surf event this year. With strong competition from young male and female competitors it is set to be a memorable event.

“The Standard of our young British surfers is higher than it’s ever been and the manoeuvres that some of these youngsters are doing are making the older more experience surfers eye’s water! With talent like this and the continued growth of surfing there will be more world class Brits over the next 10 years than we can

imagine. At Gul we have always been on the look out for the best new talent to help progress and nurture there skill, and supply them with top quality product. This year we are looking for new groms to sponsor and I am hopeful that we can sign some new talent over the Night surf weekend” (Jake Patterson Gul Brand Manager)

For further information please contact Dave Reed on 01637 854854 or dave@ukprosurf.com, also visit the website ukprosurf.com. Or Jake Patterson Gul International JakeP@GUL.co.uk

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Lazard Capital Markets doubled its price target on Quiksilver Inc‘s stock, saying the apparel maker would be helped by cost-cuts and a weaker dollar.

The company’s shares rose as much as 8 percent to $3.80 in early trade Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Lazard said it estimates second-quarter earnings of 5 cents a share, which it believes to be conservative. Quiksilver  ( ZQK –  news  –  people ) is scheduled to report results Monday after market close.

‘Our annual estimate assumes $40 million in cost saves, but Quiksilver noted … that there were still opportunities to eliminate redundancies in its global structure and to reduce costs in the Americas, which means a second cut could lead to higher guidance and raised estimates,’ the brokerage, which raised its price target to $6 from $3, said in a note to clients.

If Quiksilver manages to successfully restructure or refinance its debts, it would not be necessary for the company to mull over the sale of its brands, the brokerage, which has a ‘buy’ rating on the stock, added.

Quiksilver, which began making outdoor sports and surfing apparel in the 1970s, said in March it plans to sell some of its assets in an attempt to prop up liquidity.

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Telo Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia: Resort Latitude Zero has officially opened its doors for business and is already redefining the future of land based surf resort options in North Sumatra. Spearheading this ambitious project is Matt Cruden, one of the early pioneers to surf the archipelagos along the west coast of Sumatra in the early 1990’s and the owner of one of the most acclaimed surf charter boats in this region, the Mangalui Ndulu. Matt’s experience and know-how in this industry and this part of the world are second to none.

The Telo Islands are one of the last remote surfing outposts in Indonesia. Straddling the Equator and situated just north of the Mentawais the Telo Islands offer an astounding number of surf breaks well suited for all levels of surfing abilities. Resort Latitude Zero is located in the geographic center of the entire chain offering our guests access to nearly two dozen waves all within a convenient 45 minute speedboat ride from the resort. From mellow pointbreaks to ominous barrels the Telo Islands have a perfect wave for everyone!

Resort Latitude Zero is set within a natural coconut garden on its own paradise island with clear, calm, aqua-toned waters lapping its shores. Our core philosophy and style is based on Queenslander-style comfort offering dynamic 270 degree ocean views, unique design features, a luxurious swimming pool, large chill out lounge area, high ceilings, and 8 air conditioned bedrooms. If you are looking for the most exclusive North Sumatra surf retreat, you’ve found it!

Resort Latitude Zero offers top-level service in every aspect of the resort’s accommodations, services, activities, amenities and food. For more information about setting up your next surf adventure in paradise please visit one of the following websites for detailed information:

International: www.resortlatitudezero.com – Matt Cruden
United States: www.teloislands.com – Anthony Marcotti
Australia/New Zealand: www.worldsurfaris.com.au – Shaun Levings

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