Posted on August 31, 2010 in Europe, Surf
AUG 29TH, 2010 | MOSKITO TOUR 2010 | HOSSEGOR, FRANCE
After more than 3 stops all around France, it was the last and final stop for the Moskito Tour 10 presented by Electric, Vans, FCS, Skullcandy and Monster Energy Drinks. 100 grommets from Capbreton, Hossegor, Anglet, Hendaye, were ready and waiting at 9am sharp at the plage ‘Les Culs Nus’. Waves, gentle breeze, beautiful weather and an amazing atmosphere were the main characteristics of this leg!
Day 1:
A great first day for this leg with nice waves, amazing competitors, and sunny day. First heat in the water at 9:30am A long day got under way with 20-minutes heats with consistent 5 feett beach break and onshore conditions. The level of surfing was excellent and the Moskito’ surfers carried out some radical maneouvers and put on a good show all day long. The finals started at 3pm for the boys under 12 & 14 and girls under14 and we saw some killer performances from the young generation and powerful tricks during the Monster Expression Session.
The surfing day stopped around 5pm with all the results, the podium and a tons of gifts from our partners for the winners! The traditional gift through was just after the podium and the day on the beach was over by 6pm.
Day 2:
On the second day, we all meet at 9:30 AM with kids under 10 and girls under 12. All finalists not scared to hit the lip demonstrating committed. Erwan Blouin and Lilia Lissardy gets the first places.
A great day of contest surfing, where the kids were ripping!!
The future of European surfing is bright in this 9th anniversary year of the MOSKITO TOUR presented by Electric, Vans, FCS, Skullcandy and Monster Energy Drinks.
Special thanks to Vico, Felix, Hossegor Surf Club Crew that put in 2 long days ensuring all ran smoothly, Jeremy and all the judges, Hossegor City and all the partners.
See you next year for the Moskito Tour 10 years.
Posted on August 24, 2010 in August 2010, Europe, Media Coverage, Surf
Electric’s Surf Team Rider Marcos San Segundo is featured on the cover of August 2010′s Surfer Rule Magazine.
View Marcos San Segundo’s Electric Surf Team Profile
Posted on August 2, 2010 in Europe, Events
JULY 30TH, 2010 | ELECTRIC ART SHADE EXPO | VOLCOM STORE, HOSSEGOR, FRANCE
Hossegor was treated to a night of culture this past Friday as Electric threw their first of a series of art shows better known as the Electric Art Shade Expo
What’s the Electric Art Shade Expo?
Electric Europe approached 5 French artists and proposed them to design unique pieces from different styles of our sunglasses collection.
The night saw everything from photography, sculptures to customized shades, a total of 30 unique pieces.
The Volcom Store came out in a big way with well over 150 people showing up for the expo.
The event went late into the night with cold beer, hotdogs, appetizers and great art vibe to fuel the fire.
Big thanks go out to all the artists, Fanny Fleuraux, Bizmut, Feustay, David Tchag and Lucas Beaufort, Zeb at Desillution mag, and the Volcom Store Crew.
Keep your eyes out for the next Electric Art Shade Expo as the event is one that is surely not to be missed.
Posted on July 29, 2010 in Europe, Events
JULY 29TH, 2010 | ELECTRIC EUROPE PRESENTS ART SHADE EXPO | HOSSEGOR, FRANCE
On Friday 30th July, the Volcom Store in Hossegor will welcome the first Electric Art Shade Expo.
What’s the Electric Art Shade Expo?
Electric Europe approached 5 French artists and proposed them to design unique pieces from different styles of our sunglasses collection.
The day of the exhibition, you will have the opportunity to see the artistic work made by Fanny Fleuraux, Bizmut, David Tchag, Feustay and Lucas Beaufort. They worked a few months customising our shades, turning them into paintings, sculptures, and more… To date, the artists are still at work and we will have about 30 pieces to show.
After the stop in Hossegor, there should be other demonstrations in France.
At the end of these exhibitions, showpieces will be put up for auction online. Collected funds will be given to an association or a charity chosen by the artists.
You can check the artists’ worlds on their websites:
Fanny Fleuraux / http://www.fannyfleuraux.com
Bizmut / http://www.bizmutonmyback.com
David Tchag / http://www.sundanceagency.com
Feustay Allain / http://www.feustay.com
Lucas Beaufort / http://www.lucasbeaufort.com
Posted on July 12, 2010 in Europe, Events, Surf
JULY 10 – 11TH, 2010 | MOSKITO TOUR PRESENTED BY ELECTRIC EUROPE | LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE
After a first stop on the Mediterranean Coast, the Moskito tour is back on the Atlantic Ocean. The tour presented by Electric, Vans, SkullCandy, FCS and Monster Energy Drink, reached Les Sables d’Olonne for the second stop.
60 kids came early on Saturday morning at Tanchet beach to warm up and get ready for the tournament. The competition started at 10am with 15 minute’s sessions. The waves were 60cm to 1m and kids could show to the judges their best surf.
Sun was more than shinning, temperature was pretty high, music was loud, and kids were happy! The first finals started at 3 pm with longer session followed by the 30 minute ‘s expression session powered by monster for kids between 14 and 18.
The surfing day stopped around 5pm with all the results, the podium and a tons of gifts from our partners for the winners!
The traditional gift through was just after the podium and the day on the beach was over by 6.30pm. The Olonna Surf Club organized a big bbq for all the competitors and their parents, with a video projection and a tombola for the last lucky winners who get a lot of presents.
Thanks to The Olonna surf Club, our partners and all the kids, the Moskito Tour in Les Sables d’Olonne was a real success! We can’t wait to come back next year.
Results:
Girls
- 1st Marcelline Arthuis
- 2nd Charlotte Billon
- 3rd Mathilde Marion
- 4th Manon Milochau
Boys up to 10
- 1st Nicolas Guimond
- 2nd Victor Vouzellaud
- 3rd Tom Lesourd
- 4th Amaury Dupond
Boys up to 12
- 1st Morgan Portier
- 2nd Sam Boucard
- 3rd Tom Turcaud
- 4th Clément Yvon
Boys up to 14
- 1st Antoine Aubry
- 2nd Axel Bouteiller
- 3rd Sacha Hernandez
- 4th Sam Lagadec
Expression Session Powered by Monster
The next stop: Hossegor, France, 28/29 of August.
Posted on July 6, 2010 in Europe, Surf
JULY 5TH, 2010 | ELECTRIC’S JOAN DURU – NIKE 6.0 CASH FOR TRICKS | SEIGNOSSE LES BOURDAINES, FRANCE
After a month of a knee injury that kept him away from the waves, Joan couldn’t hope better for his come back with a first place. A total domination with amazing tricks all day long and a superman landed!
Congratulations Joan!
Check Out Joan Duru’s Electric Team Rider Profile
Posted on June 30, 2010 in Europe, Events, Surf
JUNE 26-27, 2010 | MOSKITO TOUR PRESENTED BY ELECTRIC | SAUSSET LES PINS, FRANCE
The Moskito Tour 2010 is Back on the Mediterranean Coast!
The 2010 Moskito Tour presented by Electric, Vans, SkullCandy, FCS and Monster Energy Drink was back for the Second time in Sausset les Pins, France.
About 40 surfers from south East of France (Marseille, Martigues, La Couronne, Carro…) under 18, came to the spot « La Corniche » this past Saturday the 26th to compete.
Unfortunately, due to the wave conditions the competition couldn’t take place, but good sunny weather and an amazing atmosphere were present all day long.
Games as paddling team race, big surf quiz and a tattoo contest with a new record of more than 300 tattoos sticked were organized during the day with a lot of gifts from our partners for the winners.
Special thanks to all the crew of Sausset Surf Club and all the partners.
You can see all the pictures on the Facebook page of the Moskito Tour:
Electric Europe Facebook Fan Page
Next stop: Les Sables D’Olonne, France, 10/11 July.
Posted on June 16, 2010 in Europe, May 2010, Media Coverage, New Products, Surf
Check out this months issue of Wave Length with Electric Europe Team Rider Matt Capel on the cover.
Also, check out the sunnies guide full of Electric frames including BSG II, Hoodlum, G-Six, KB1, Shotglass, and Vegus!
Posted on June 16, 2010 in Europe, May 2010, Media Coverage, Surf
Check out this months issue of Beach Brother with Electric Europe Team Rider Benjamin Sanchis on the cover.
Posted on June 14, 2010 in Europe, Events, Surf
June 14, 2010 | ELECTRIC EUROPE’S MOSKITO TOUR 2010
The Moskito Tour was created in 2001 by ELECTRIC. With a lot of excitement, we are awaiting the 9th annual kicking off at the end of June. Since it’s beginning, the contest made a name for itself in the schedules of all competitions for kids in France and Spain. Each year, it’s with great pleasure to welcome more and more kids whatever their level of surf. Last year, more than 350 young surfers took part on the tour.
The Moskito Tour will be on French and Spanish beaches and probably also in England, with 5 stops including the final in Hossegor at the end of August. The contest is open to all kids under 18 years old, at all surf levels.
In addition to the competition this year, we will organize an “EXPRESSION” session with MONSTER drinks, for kids between 14 and 18 years old.
Dates in France:
- Sausset Les Pins – Sausset Surf Club – 26 – 27 June 2010
- Sables D’Olonne – Olonna Surf Club – 10 – 11 July 2010
- Hossegor – Hossegor Surf Club – 28 – 29 August 2010 (Tour Final)
Dates in Spain and England: TBA
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