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Girls ten board challenge

October 16, 2012 | Words By: Alexa

Drift contributor and graphic artist Alexa Poppe is organising a girls fun contest this weekend with aid of the National Trust , Sarah Bentley from Vans and the RNLI.


A girls-only fun competition with an emphasis on style and stoke. Entrants choose one of ten boards which will include a variety of fishes, longboards, shortboards and mid length boards. The event is supported by The National Trust, RNLI, Surfgirl and Vans, who have all provided prizes. The day is all about getting together, trying different boards, having fun, drinking tea and eating cake.

Entry fee: £10 (which will go to the RNLI and National Trust for their support)
Registry: 10am National Trust Carpark, Godrevy
Start: 11am

The spaces are limited to 32 competitors, so be quick to register!

Tel: 07837 086117
email: [email protected] or check out the Facebook page.

Girls-only contest

 

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