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Tom Higson

Joining the ranks of the Surf Europe team as tea boy back in 2006, Txomin Higson new little on how to make a good cuppa and even less about riding waves. However, over the course of the last 8 years, the beachbreaks of Anglet in SW France have done wonders to his duckdive and subsequently earned the proud Swiss fence-sitter a hard-fought promotion to online editorial assistant.

Recent Articles By Tom

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2012 U.S. OPEN OF SURFING UNDERWAY

Surfing’s ever-growing tribe of wave riders have once again gathered at the annual U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California to celebrate all things...

2012 U.S. OPEN OF SURFING UNDERWAY
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JEREMY FLORES SPEAKS UP ON REUNION'S DEADLY SHARK ATTACK RUN

Following another deadly shark attack off the coast of Reunion Island last week, France’s Jeremy Flores has publicly urged local authorities to take further precautionary...

JEREMY FLORES SPEAKS UP ON REUNION'S DEADLY SHARK ATTACK RUN
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EL SALVADOR WITH KOA & ALEX SMITH

The right-hand point of Punta Roca and the spitting black sand beaches of Central America’s El Salvador welcome Hawaii’s Smith brothers and Chase Wilson.

EL SALVADOR WITH KOA & ALEX SMITH
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SALINAS LONGBOARD FESTIVAL, ASTURIAS, SPAIN

If you’re tripping through Europe on your summer shred hols then you might want to bear in mind that Spain’s funkiest and funnest longboard jamboree...

SALINAS LONGBOARD FESTIVAL, ASTURIAS, SPAIN
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LOOKING SIDEWAYS AT THIS YEAR'S BOARDMASTERS

Everyone’s an artist these days right? A bit like everyone being famous? Or at least everyone behaving like they’re famous. Well anyway, art is fun...

LOOKING SIDEWAYS AT THIS YEAR'S BOARDMASTERS
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WIN A PAIR OF REEF X XAVIER RUDD SANDALS

The sandal brand Reef has hooked up with Australian singer-songwriter  Xavier Rudd to release a capsule Sandal and T collection. Taking inspiration from Rudd’s  travelling lifestyle...

WIN A PAIR OF REEF X XAVIER RUDD SANDALS
Surf Gear

THE SURF TRIP SURVIVAL GUIDE

Surf trips are pretty much what us ocean riders live for right? Many will put up with months of the most tedious, backbreaking, thankless, unsociable...

THE SURF TRIP SURVIVAL GUIDE
Magazine

RAMZI VS. RAMSES THR GREAT

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTS RAMZI ‘At aged 10, I won the Quik Groms Trophy at Mohammedia, Morocco, 5th in the world finals in Capbreton the following year.’ RAMSES At...

RAMZI VS. RAMSES THR GREAT
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INJURY UPDATE: KOLOHE ANDINO SUFFERS ANKLE INJURY

Surfing can be a frustrating old game. And going from Kolohe Andino’s year so far on tour being a rookie can also be a real...

INJURY UPDATE: KOLOHE ANDINO SUFFERS ANKLE INJURY
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JULY: TO DO

How’d your summer go? Swimmingly! 5 terrific activities to try! 1. CATCH A FISH. Is your broke ass hungry? Did you blow your annual Sainsbury’s budget on the...

JULY: TO DO
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LARS MUSSCHOOT: EPISODE 2

Belgium’s Lars Musschoot continues his foray into Northern Europe’s unlikely shred options in Norway and Denmark.

LARS MUSSCHOOT: EPISODE 2
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FINLESS SURFING IN INDO - WHO IS JOB 2.0 - EPISODE 13

The North Shore’s Jamie O’Brien heads to Indo for a couple of big backhand hacks and some finless fun for the latest episode of his...

FINLESS SURFING IN INDO - WHO IS JOB 2.0 - EPISODE 13
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ROXY PRO BIARRITZ WITH FRANCE'S PAULINE ADO

The second to last stop on the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour, the Roxy Pro, will start next Tuesday in Biarritz, France, one of summer’s...

ROXY PRO BIARRITZ WITH FRANCE'S PAULINE ADO
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2ND LONDON SURF / FILM FESTIVAL

From 11th-14th 2012 the 2nd annual London Surf / Film Festival hits the UK again. Hosted at the iconic Riverside Studios on the banks of...

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2ND LONDON SURF / FILM FESTIVAL
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OPEN AIR SURF FILM FESTIVAL OF ANGLET

Taking place from July 10th to 13th, the 9th edition of the open air ocean-side Surf Film Festival of Anglet is always a fun venue...

OPEN AIR SURF FILM FESTIVAL OF ANGLET
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STORMRIDER RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO GAUL

French surf culture and joie de vivre (when they’re not too busy moaning or jumping queues) is perfectly captured in this detailed new version...

STORMRIDER RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO GAUL
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Searching For: Photo & Social Media Whiz

Morocco's leading surf travel gig, Surf Maroc, are presently looking to hire a staff photographer and media manager/assistant who is energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking. So...

Searching For: Photo & Social Media Whiz
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ASP 6-Star Azores Pro Confirmed for September

The ASP 6-Star SATA Airlines Azores Pro will return in September 2012, with the men’s division running from 4-9 September  and welcoming a larger field...

ASP 6-Star Azores Pro Confirmed for September
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International Surfing Day - 24th June

If you’ve neglected your oceanic duties recently it’s high time to put that all straight with a trip to the beach for the 9th edition...

International Surfing Day - 24th June
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Marco Giorgi & Friends

Back from recent injury, Uruguay’s Marco Giorgi works his feet back into the wax at Canggu in preparation for a trip to some of Indo’s...

Marco Giorgi & Friends
Videos

Kelly wins Volcom Fiji Pro, climbing back up to No. 2.

The final day of competition was a supercharged morning of excellent Cloudbreak surfing and Kelly Slater has emerged the champion of the inaugural Volcom Fiji...

Kelly wins Volcom Fiji Pro, climbing back up to No. 2.
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Fullscreen Gallery Test - La Graviere Fires

The tech dudes in London have just rolled out a new fancy full-screen feature for our up-coming gallery section on the site. You should find...

Fullscreen Gallery Test - La Graviere Fires
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Volcom Fiji Pro Round 2 Completed at Maxing Cloudbreak

With conditions in the heaviest of heavy 12-to-15 foot at Cloudbreak and only a small window of ideal winds, the Volcom Fiji Pro contest director...

Volcom Fiji Pro Round 2 Completed at Maxing Cloudbreak
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Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival / Bundoran, Ireland / June 29th – July 1st

Fancy hitting the road for some summer festival fun and combining it with some shred action? This year’s ASP-sanctioned Barefoot Expression Session will be held...

Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival / Bundoran, Ireland / June 29th – July 1st
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