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Title back in Newquay after five years
by George Mojo
16/10/2007:// For the first time in five years, organisers decided to stage the British Open Championships in the Cornish surf capital, Newquay.
With a pumping 6-8ft swell and perfect waves, choosing to host the event at Fistral Beach was certainly a good choice.
Over a 150 surfers gathered on Fistral Beach to compete for the British title and more than £3,000 prize money.
Organisers say the perfect 6-8ft conditions produced some of the best waves they have ever had for this event.
The swell arrived just in time for the most important contest of the year.
In previous year's the event has been held on the east coast, but this year the British Nationals were back in Newquay, giving the Cornish surfers a chance to compete at their home break.
Last year's champion, Perranporth-based Sam Lamiroy was back to defend his title and made it through the early rounds winning the first three heats.
The perfect conditions continued for the final and Newquay's Mark Harris took the men's title.
In the women's event, Welsh champion Beth Mason retained her crown for the second year running.
Results:
Open 1. Mark Harris 2. Reubin Pearce 3. Ben Baird 4. Alan Stokes
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