RELENTLESS BOARDMASTERS – THE FULL RUNDOWN

The Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans is shaping up to be a busy one! Combining surf, skate, bmx and music, you’re gonna have to know what’s on where and when so you don’t miss out on something. Here’s the full rundown of what’s happening.

SURFING

ASP World Tour 5 Star Event – Tuesday 3^rd – Sunday 8^th August

The jewel of the Boardmasters crown is the 5 Star ASP World Tour Event. Over 70 of the Worlds best surfers will arrive at Fistral Beach all aiming to take the lions share of the $120,000 prize purse and more importantly the vital ratings points needed to ascend to the World Championship Tour. There are some big names attending notably, WCT surfer Travis Logie from South Africa and ex tour members, Brazilian Victor Ribas and the UK’s own, Russell Winter. This is the only chance to see the Worlds best surfers in England!

Skinner’s Longboard Invitational comes to Fistral – 4pm Thursday 5^th August

Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans is going back to its roots, where it all began in the days when retro was… well, new school and hanging ten was the equivalent of a rodeo flip.

The Skinner’s Longboard Invitational will be hitting the shores of Fistral Beach on Thursday 5^th August and will showcase some of the best longboarding talent in the UK; 8 of the best longboarders in the country will be invited to compete in the ‘winner take all’ format which is sure to be one of the highlights of this year’s RBM. Relentless surfer Ben ‘Skindog’ Skinner will definitely be one to watch in this competition; he is renowned for ripping on anything that floats and has some serious skills on boards over 9 foot long!

• Relentless Aerial Assault – 4pm Friday 6^th August

The Relentless Aerial Assault has been inspired by the Relentless Tow-Team of 4 Relentless surfers Ben Grenata, Ben Skinner, Tom Lowe & Fergal Smith who are revolutionising British surfing by seeking out big wave surf spots across the UK and pulling into waves in excess of 30ft! Don’t expect to see any big wave surfing at Fistral but you will see the discipline of tow-surfing demonstrated with a twist!

SKATE AND BMX

Vans Summer Sessions Vert Skate Event

Fistral Beach is gearing up to host some of the best talents in the worlds of skate and BMX for this year’s Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans.

On land the main attraction is surely the Van Summer Sessions, which includes Europe’s highest profile vert skate event. Expect to see skaters from around the globe shredding the 40ft ramp with a mix of airs and spins.

Confirmed for this year’s event are Andy Scott, Sam Beckett and Jussi Korhonen. Expect great things from this event as the competition will be fierce for this year’s title; previous winners include Australian Renton Millar, Swedish air man Jocke Olsson and 3 times champion Terence Bougdour of France.

Qualifying heats will be taking place on Saturday 7^th August with the Men’s Final on Sunday 8^th August at 16.00; the Under 16’s competition will be held on Thursday 5^th August.

Prize Purse – $20,000

Vans Summer Sessions BMX Midi Ramp Event

The BMX midi ramp competition is set to amaze audiences with a number of house hold names confirmed; including Ben Hennon, Jason Phelan and Tobias Wicke.

Qualifying heats will be taking place on Thursday 5^th August, with the Men’s Final being held on Sunday 8^th August at 13.00. Also the BMX best tricks event will be on Saturday 7^th August at 12.30 & 16.00, this is definitely not one to miss!

Prize Purse – $7000

MUSIC AT THE BEACH

The Relentless Energy Drink Beach Sessions

The Relentless Energy Drink Beach Sessions, 4, 5 and 8^th August, have become one of the most popular events at the RBM. In the most intimate of venues, the Fistral Beach Bar, a bespoke venue built for the RBM, music fans can watch some of the best in established and up and coming music talent, just a stone’s throw from the Fistral sunsets over the lapping Atlantic waves.

The Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans Music Festival