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Posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 10:40AM by

Russell Winter wins 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour


Russell Winter  wins 2010 UK Pro Surf Tour after the Animal Newquay Open, on Fistral Beach last weekend, 13/14 November.

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Russell defeated Gordon Fontaine (France) his nearest rival by 360 points.  Despite Russell being eliminated early in the Animal Newquay Open, Gordon had to place either first or second to take the title. He eventually ended up going out in his quarter final heat.

During the course of the year Russell claimed three events: Saltrock (Croyde), Fraserburgh Open (Scotland) and North East Open (Tynemouth) putting him in a nearly unassailable position. The rest of the pack had to be at their best to compete with his challenge. Commenting at the UK Surf Awards Russell gave respect to his fellow competitors and acknowledged how far UK surfing has come over these last few years, especially from the junior ranks. He also looked forward to next year where he intends to persue the tour and continue with his coaching career helping to further develop the surfing Groms.

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Gwen Spurlock from Swansea won the Women's division for the second year in a row. She also went out early in the Animal Open making it an extremely tense final. Nicole Morgan (Ireland) had to place either first or second to take the title from Gwen but unfortunately for her she could only manage a fourth place.
 
In the Pro Junior one of the most improved surfers of the year Stuart Campbell (Woolacombe) won the Title narrowly defeating last years champion Lewis Clinton (Newquay)

Another remarkable year was had by Luke Dillon who dominated the Under 16 Boys division winning or making the final of all the events through the year to take the title.

Tassy Swallow showed how much she has improved in taking the Under 16 Girls title. She also won the Women's Open division at the Animal event defeating all the senior girls

For the second year running Harry DeRoth (St Ives) took the Under 12 Open title. He also picked up a trophy at the UK Surf Awards the Wavelength Most Promising Junior.


The UK PST would like to thank 2010 Tour sponsors for all their support and assistance throughout the year, also thanks go to all the staff and competitors who have all come together to make 2010 a very successful year.
 
The tour will now be on a break until early next year when the first event will be the Saltburn Open in on the North East Coast.