HomeRatingsEventsSurfers ProfilesNewsAwards 2010Tour HistoryMembershipContact usShop News Posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 07:25AM by REUBIN PEARCE AND TASSY SWALLOW ARE CROWNED THE WINNERS AT THE 2010 ANIMAL OPEN The weekends Animal Open Surf Contest saw two new champions, some great weather and perfect conditions for the finals.  Reubin Pearce, from South Africa and local lady Tassy Swallow showed stunning form in 3 to 4 ft conditions to take the top spots on the podium at one of the year’s most prestigious contests.  Organised by the UK Pro Surf Association (UKPSA) and sponsored by Animal the event saw one of the largest ever entries with over 50 contestants travelling from all over the world to bid for this major title at Fistral Beach, Newquay.  The swell cleaned up for the finals, offering up some challenging surf for competitors to test their skills and demonstrate to the judges what they can do in the clean conditions.  The variety of moves and action on display was described by Head Judge Esther Spears as, “Definitely impressive – the best seen in many years. This shows a promising time for British surfing.” The highest scoring wave of the day was from South African, Reubin Pearce. Who got a 8.7 point wave in the semi’s which then lead him into the final against Jonny Fryer, Micah Lester and Mark Harris.  Reubin went onto to win this years Open, 2nd place going to Micah Lester (Australia), 3rd to local Mark (Egor) Harris (Newquay) and 4th to Johnny Fryer (IOW). The Women’s final, was a fight to the end. With 16 year old Tassy Swallow winning the Women’s division, leaving Jo Dennison (Freshwater) to pick up a very close 2nd place, 3rd went to Beth Mason (Swansea) and 4th to Nicole Morgan (Northern Ireland). Other prizes were given to Gaby Rowe for the highest scoring wave in the Women’s division, where she received a skate board thanks to www.kingofwatersports.com.  Andrew Griffin also received £250 from Relentless for getting The Manoeuvre of the Competition award. The one star event, supported by Animal is held on Fistral Beach, which is renowned as one of the best breaks in the UK. See www.animal.co.uk and www.ukprosurf.com for further details. This year’s Champion Reubin Pearce, commented, “I am over the moon to have won this event, after having no win all year, I’m stoked.  I surfed as hard as I could and came out with a win so I am really happy it paid off.” The results were as follows: Open 1.Reubin Pearce (South Africa) 2.Micah Lester (Australia) 3.Mark Harris (Newquay) 4.Johnny Fryer (IOW). Women 1.Tassy Swallow (St. Ives) 2.Jo Dennison (Freshwater) 3.Beth Mason (Swansea) 3.Nicole Morgan (Northern Ireland) Pro Junior 1.Stuart Campbell (Woolocombe) 2.Toby Donachie (St. Merryn) 3.Lyndon Wake (Croyde) 4.Josh Piper (Newquay) Under 16’s 1.Luke Dillon (Newquay) 2.Myles Lee Hargreaves (Bournemouth) 3.Jobe Harris (Bude) 3. Simon Trebilcock (St. Ives)            ENDS Issued on behalf of the Animal.  For interviews and more information please contact Zoey Cotton on [email protected] or 07815 572153 UKPSA - - Copyright © UKPSA 2015.