Skinner’s Winning Streak Continues

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Ben Skinner’s unstoppable run of form continued at Watergate Bay in The Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic on 20th June as the Newquay surfer picked up another competition win with a masterful display on the waves. Skinner, currently Europe’s top-ranked longboarder, was awarded top spot in the final of the Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic in a unanimous decision from the judges. Also impressing in the challenging conditions at Watergate Bay was a strong contingent in the Junior division. The strong onshore wind didn’t do much for the 3ft swell, but the competitive drive and enthusiasm of the surfers won through, as did St Agnes surfer Trevelyan Garland who increased his rankings lead over Mike Lay (2nd) and Matt Travis (3rd). Jersey’s Grace Davies claimed victory in the Ladies division, edging out Nicola Bunt in second and Candice O’Donnell in third. The result see Davies and O’Donnell tied in joint first place on the overall rankings. The Masters division was won by Adrian “Shag” Howell, who at 6’4” tall and 18 stone was by far the largest competitor taking to the waves at Watergate Bay. Results from the Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic (Round 3 of the BLU series) Open 1st Ben Skinner 2nd James Parry 3rd Ashley Braunton 4th Elliot Dudley Ladies 1st Grace Davies 2nd Nicola Bunt 3rd Candice O’Donnell 4th Becky Stanhope Juniors 1st Trevelyan Garland 2nd Mike Lay 3rd Matt Travis 4th Lewis Stritch Masters 1st Adrian Howell 2nd Paul Keenan 3rd Ray Lee 4th Minnow Green Bookmark this item