The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Relentless Boardmasters came to a climatic last minute come from behind win by Marc Lacomare (FRA) 18, current European Pro Junior champion to claim the Relentless Boardmasters 2010 title over Jay Quinn (NZL) and in the process take the lead in the European men’s open ratings.

Surfers competing in the Relentless Boardmasters 2010 are out to claim valuable ratings points in their bid to secure a spot on the ASP Dream Tour 2011. European competitors have the added challenge of building on their European Men’s Series ratings at the Relentless Boardmasters which is stop nº 4 of 12 and will eventually crown this year’s European Men’s Champion.

Marc Lacomare (FRA) stormed home in both his semi-final to beat Russel Winter (GBR) 34, and to repeat the performance in the 35-minute final over a dejected Jay Quinn. Looking nervous and a little lost in the shifty Fistral beach line-up Lacomare gained confidence and some well directed guidance from friends on the shoreline to find in the dying moments the 8.0 point ride required to take the victory.

Claiming his maiden ASP Men’s Star-Series win Lacomare has kicked off his ASP European summer leg campaign in fine fashion and with the allocation of a wildcard in the upcoming events is set to launch a serious assault on the ASP ratings this year.

“I feel so great at this moment and with my boards working so well and with my friends helping me out because I was a bit lost and then at the end I got that wave and the score and I am over the moon right now.”

“I thought I was gone and had lost for sure like in the semi I said to myself, ‘Marc you must keep going and you can do it’ and in the end the wave came and I got the results, it’s amazing. I’m so stoked to start off like this and I am looking forward to the events to come on the European leg and I will try to do my best and see how it goes.”

Jay Quinn (NZL) felt himself unlucky as he tried to catch the same wave that eventually gave Lacomare his victory. Watching on as the right was destroyed by a series of backhand smashes and then hearing the required score had been reached Quinn was left with under a minute left to try and turn the tables.

“It’s a good way to start but I thought it was going to be an even better way to start for a while out there. (laughs) I was just paddling out again and that right popped up and Marc needing an 8 and he got an 8.2 and I just didn’t get it on that last wave which didn’t hold up and closed out and that was it but I’m happy because it’s a career best result for myself and hopefully it will get me on a roll heading into the next 5 events.”

“Marc has been surfing good all week,” continued Quinn. “Out there the luck element comes into play a fair bit and he got the good roll of the dice on that one and as he has been doing all week surfed the wave really well and come home with the goods.”

Russel Winter (GBR) 34, former ASP Top 45 member was narrowly beaten by Lacomare despite getting off to a solid start with a 6.5 out of 10 to hold the lead until the last 5 minutes. In front of a huge crowd lining the shore Winter watched on as the young Frenchman secured the 8 point ride required finishing off with an air reverse to advance into the final.

Lacking any decent backup score Winter knew that his lead was in jeopardy throughout the final moments of the heat and in the end was left searching in vain.

“Bit unfortunate really because I was doing pretty good I guess and then he got one at the end and I wasn’t getting stoked with the scores I had because I knew that could happen and it proved me right. I was prepared for that so it’s cool because it was a good heat as we both surfed really well so it’s alright.”

Nathan Webster (AUS) 36, completed what for him was an excellent campaign finishing equal third in the Relentless Boardmasters 2010 edition. On his fifth visit to Newquay the Narabeen local claimed his best ever result and pocketed 4,500$US for his efforts.

Never giving up in his attempt to overtake Quinn the natural footer found he was out of sync with the ocean and was playing catch-up during the 30-minute clash.

“I tried out there but the waves are a bit small and weak and I also changed boards which wasn’t the smartest thing to do I suppose but it was just try anything today in these conditions, a nice day though. (laughs)”

“Jay (Quinn) has been surfing good the whole event and he had a good rhythm while I was rushed and he was more composed and relaxed as he had a bit of a lead and just seemed to have the pick of the waves and I was just picking up stuff around him. It’s good to come here and get a third and I’ve had a good time and know I can still compete if I want with these guys.”

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RELENTLESS BOARDMASTERS FINAL RESULT
Marc Lacomare (FRA) 14.73 Def. Jay Quinn (NZL) 14.50

RELENTLESS BOARDMASTERS SEMI-FINALS RESULTS
Heat 1: Marc Lacomare (FRA) 15.66 Def. Russel Winter (GBR) 15.40
Heat 2: Jay Quinn (NZL) 13.66 Def. Nathan Webster (AUS) 11.73