LOVE RIOT 7th BIRTHDAY
Sun 26th May / Crasken Farm, Helston
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The scent of summer is in the air, evenings are longer and things are heating up, all just in time for Love Riot’s 7th Birthday!

What better way to celebrate than a massive summer party on a quaint Cornish country farm!
Taking control of the music we have two of Europe’s hottest dance music producers, MOULLINEX and XINOBI flying in all the way from Portugal, especially to headline the main room. Plus West Cornwall’s Sir Vinyl will hosting “The basement”, while Falmouth’s ever popular club night POP CLIQUE will be taking care of THE HIDDEN DISCO

Topping it off, there’s FREE CAMPING, and for those of you who like to go all out, the dress theme is RAINBOW – as in 7 colours of the rainbow. Although anyone dressed as George, Zippy or Bungle will still be welcome.
For tickets outlets and more info visit www.LOVERIOT.co.uk

The Sea Level Tour would like to showcase  up-and-coming talent, bands or singer songwriters who fit with its beachy style . They’re looking for surfy sounding artists who would like to come and play along side Ash’s unique blend of roots, blues, beats and a whole lotta groove.

Check out the current venues at www.seasleveltour.com there are still some  to be announced but you will get the idea of where the tour is going. If you think you know someone who should be on the tour at drop add a link on the Facebook page and and they will be checked out.

Everyone will be listened to and if you are totally mind blowingly talented we will get in touch with you.

The winner will be announced by 28th May 2013.

There’s no two ways about it, you can make the experience of using an airport almost totally stress-free, all you need is to be prepared, organised and punctual. If you get a decent seat, a couple of films and a bit of sleep, flying can almost be relaxing! Try to think of it as a few hours to dream about the waves that you’re about to score, or a table-service reflection on the amazing sessions you’ve just enjoyed.

Here are some ways you can make it all run as smoothly as possible…
• Be early. Aim to be at the airport at least three hours before your international flight is due to depart. The finer you cut it the more stressed you’ll be, and the more you’ll be cursing yourself that you’ve left yourself a two mile sprint to get to gate 366 before your name is called out and the thing starts reversing.

• Check the weight and dimensions of your luggage at home to make sure they fall within your airline’s limitations. Budget airlines will generally pick up on this.

• Double-check your carry-on luggage before you pack it, and make sure to remove any sharp objects, liquids, drug paraphernalia, seeds, or anything else that could potentially get you in trouble at the airport. The last thing you want is an aggressive Alsatian stuffing his nose in your gooch and/or the security team finding a big dildo in your bag courtesy of your hilarious mates.

• You’ll no doubt have to remove your shoes in the airport a couple of times and your feet will swell up in the air (especially on long-haul flights), so consider choosing slip-ons rather than lace-ups. If you’re going to take your shoes off mid flight, make sure that you have new hole-less socks that won’t stink up the cabin.

• Get a neck pillow. You’ll look like a geek with it wrapped around you but it should save you getting a stiff neck and it will vastly add to your comfort. Plus it will stop your head lolling around and you dribbling over fellow passengers.
• Noise cancelling head or ear phones can be expensive but are worth every last penny to get some head space during a screaming-baby-and-kid-filled flight.

• Enroll in every frequent-flyer programme that you can. A lot of airlines are partnered so your airmiles will be transferable for upgrades, specials etc… bonus.

• Executive lounges are worth the money if you have a long delay. They usually have free wi-fi, free food, drinks and comfortable sofas with TVs. If it costs $30 to get in there work out how much you are likely to spend on food and bits during your seven hour delay and it will probably still be worth splashing out to live the high life.

• If you’re not down with prescription drugs to calm your aviophobia, go to a health food shop and buy some Pharma Kava for stress or anxiety and some melatonin for sleeping. These healthy alternatives can make a sketchy flight bearable for any health-conscious white-knuckle flyer. Valium or Ambien can also be prescribed by doctors — you could sleep through a vertical loop the loop on that stuff.

• Consider using the self-service consoles to check in at airports, they will save you stacks of time and are actually surprisingly easy to operate.

• Keep your passport, e-ticket and necessary documents all quick to hand — it saves untold zipping, unzipping and having to constantly take your backpack off to find them.

• Make sure you have your laptop and electronic items stored near the top of your bag so you can whip them out for the X-ray machine without having to dig to the bottom and hold a bunch of people up.

• Remember your manners at the check-in desk. They are used to dealing with complaining fools all day long, so smile, be nice, crack a gag. It could save you the extra baggage cost or even get you an upgrade.

For more tips and advice on travelling this summer, get The Bodyboard Travel Guide £16.99. It  describes over 100 of the world’s best bodyboard waves, with tips from the world’s best bodyboarders and priceless information. This book will save you money!

“My advice to anyone travelling and looking for waves is to stay curious and never let a long walk get in the way of a  new discovery, The Bodyboard Travel Guide can help to get you there.” Mitch Rawlins, pro bodyboarder.

Pre Order Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding now and get an exclusive signed copy by the author and a free 10″x8″ bodyboard print. Click here to pre order!

Wherever you find waves that are too heavy for even the most hardcore of surfers, there you’ll find the boogers – screaming into dredging pits and scoring impossibly deep barrels. Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding is the first illustrated history of the sport and traces its evolution from 1971 to the present day. The pioneers, the champions and the underground chargers are all profiled, among them Tom Morey, Pat Caldwell, Ben Severson, Jay Reale, Mike Stewart, Michael ‘Eppo’ Eppelstun, Guilherme Tamega, Andre Botha, Ryan Hardy, Damian King, Ben Player, Jeff Hubbard, Mitch Rawlins and Pierre Louis Costes. Written by respected bodyboard journalist Owen Pye, Born to Boogie tells the tale of how the sport was created, how it developed, flourished, faltered and fought back to become one of the most exciting extreme sports in the world today. Filled with incredible stories spanning four decades and packed with iconic images, Born to Boogie is a must-have book for any bodyboarder.

Pre-order your copy of Born to Boogie now, click here

WAKEBOARDING, KITESURFING, WINDSURFING, SURFING AND MORE RETURN TO BEACH BREAK LIVE
20th – 24th June, Newquay, Cornwall
www.beachbreaklive.com

Today Beach Break Live announces the Extreme Sports taking place at this year’s event set in the surfing paradise of Newquay. Returning to their spiritual home, the four day festival extravaganza is making use of its stunning location. Revellers can compete in Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Surfing and Wakeboarding as well as a host of beach based activities from beach rugby to beach football. Competition application opens this Friday at 12:00pm, visit www.beachbreaklive.com for more details. With tickets starting at just £40, the new music holiday is set to be the summer highlight for 2013.

The Pool Gap Returns from Alex Parker on Vimeo.

Well known for being the surfing capital of the UK, Newquay has attracted hundreds of thousands of surfers and water sports fans for the past 40 years. From 20th – 24th June, Beach Break Live will take over the town, beaches and waves to bring the best in new music and extreme sports. Taking place over two of the most famed beaches in England, Beach Breakers can take to the water at either Watergate Bay or Fistral Beach between 20th – 24th, competing against hundreds of semi-professional, professional and country wide societies for the title of Extreme Sports Champion. Last year’s winner and Professional Kitesurfer, Ali Barrett says “I’m stoked about the move down to Newquay, it’s such a perfect setting for Beach Break. Music on the beach, kiting competitions at Watergate bay and we’ve got the wake board pool gap right next to the campsite! What more could you ask for!”

This year The Pool Gap returns and festival goers will be able to watch the danger filled Wakeboarding competition right from their tents as Beach Break Live brings the two pool set up to the Golden Ticket campsite. 2013 sees Watergate Bay play host to the most incredible Windsurfing event ever, The Student Windsurfing Association – SWA will be putting on an awesome show with both a team racing competition and an Expression Session style competition where competitors will be judged on wave riding, jumping and freestyle moves. Kitesurfing returns to Beach Break Live at Watergate Bay this year, through both a spectacular competition and free beginner taster sessions all weekend! The famous Fistral Beach will be a wash with Surfers throughout Beach Break Live as they compete for the title of Surfing Campion, all whilst listening to the likes of Jake Bugg, AlunaGeorge and Lucy Rose on the first ever main stage on Fistral.

Orca Publications is looking for a 2nd or 3rd year student studying Marketing / PR to do a week’s work experience at our offices in Cornwall, starting 3 June. 

You will assist with a marketing campaign for a new book, so some knowledge of book marketing would be useful. The book is about the world’s top bodyboarders, past and present (knowledge of the subject is not essential). You will be required to work at our premises in Newquay during office hours each day. We’re looking for someone with marketing savvy, enthusiasm and a good telephone manner.

To apply, send a cover letter and CV by email to: chris.power@orcasurf.co.uk

No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is 25 May.

Due to the volume of applications we sometimes receive we cannot respond to every applicant, sorry. The successful applicant will be contacted directly.

This year we’re kicking off with ‘Born to Boogie‘ a bodyboard history book which focuses on the origins of the sport up to the present day with amazing archive photos showcasing the good, the bad and the completely insane over past 42 years. It’s the first book of it’s kind in the world and it’s sure to be on everyone’s best sellers list! The book will be out next month and you will be able to pre-order it next week.

Then for summer we are updating and improving the very successful ThreeSixty Bodyboard Manual which will focus on technique, equipment, travel for beginners to advanced. If you’re just getting into the sport or want to keep up dated on new moves and gear, this book is for you.

It’s a while away yet but for Christmas we’re bringing out The ThreeSixty Annual, taking a look back at a year in bodyboarding and loads more. This will be a must-have addition to every bodyboarders Xmas list!

As always for updates, news, gossip and all that’s going on in the bodyboard world keep checking out our website www.threesixtymag.co.uk and facebook page.

Stay stoked!

Here’s a taster of Born To Boogie:

Core Bodyboards have promised to begin a revolution in what UK bodyboarders ride. Gran Canaria local and European Bodyboard guru Danny Hernandez has partnered with some of the most experienced bodyboarders in the world. In contributing their wealth of expertise and knowledge, it has enabled Danny to create a range of Core bodyboards that promise to provide a superior board range for the dedicated rider.

A key partner supporting the UK launch, The Bodyboard-Depot has had input to research and development of the board range to insure that it hits all the required areas for a board for the UK market.

Danny commented “I’ve worked in the bodyboard industry for over 20 years and in that time I’ve seen a lot of products come and go” He adds “Incorporating the newest features, with rider feedback has enabled us to produce a range of boards that are superior in all price ranges”. Danny concludes “We’re working at the Core of the sport to put something back in to bodyboarding, our international team is growing, we are striving to keep putting back in to the sport through events, sponsorships and product development”.

The international team already consists of well-respected bodyboarders within the international bodyboarding community and each team rider has produced a signature series of boards; Yeray Martinez (Canary Islands), Paul Benco (Hawaii), Fred Tremore (Tahiti) and latest edition to the team Rob Barber (UK)

Bodyboard-Depot director Rob Barber has been an essential partner in the process, with his wide-ranging skillset as an international and competitive bodyboarder as well as coaching professionally, for over 20 years.

Barber commented “This is a really exciting time for British Bodyboarding, I have had the chance to help create a range of boards geared to the British bodyboarder, for those who surf our chilly waters but also travel to international destinations”. He continues “With years of bodyboarding experience myself, both free surfing and competition, having coached thousands of riders to improve and selling boards through my shop on a daily basis I know what works for the British bodyboarder, I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the worlds best shapers on my own templates in the past which has really helped”. The decision regarding templates, stringer set up, cores, rails, every aspect of the boards has been thoroughly scrutinised. In an industry first, Rob called upon the knowledge of key UK bodyboard figures including Bodyboard HQ’s Dave Heard, Bodyboard Central’s Brooke Mason and Bodyboard-Depot team rider Damian Prisk to nail an awesome product range. UK bodyboarders no longer need to ride boards designed for Australian or Hawaiian waves. These boards have templates and material combinations that work in the UK.

UK Team Riders

Core bodyboards have immediately shown their support for the UK riders by sponsoring two key performers. Alex Wake from Porthleven has been turning heads for a long time and has taken his new Core board to the ultimate testing grounds of Hawaii and Indonesia to put the equipment through its paces and feedback. So far the results have been fantastic with Alex scoring some incredible waves on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii. It was important to us to rigorously test the boards in UK and International conditions before we committed to bringing them to the market. The results have been amazing.

Alex, slotted at Pipeline on his Core One. February 2012 Image Sacha Specker.

Rob Barber refining his signature model template in Indo.

Dave Speller puts his Core Two to the test in the UK this winter. Images Harry Newton

The second member of the Core UK team is Dave Speller from Jersey. Currently ranked in the top 3 of the British Bodyboard Club Tour Dave has been turning heads for a long time with his competition and free surfing performances.

Core will continue to grow their team through spring and summer as well as sponsoring The Core Bodyboards Youth Rampage Bodyboard Club, The Core Bodyboards Wedge Air Show Bodyboarding event and The Core Bodyboards High Performance Bodyboard Weekends.

The Masked Ball, considered by many to be one of the highlights of the southwest party calendar, has again pulled out the stops with no less than eight curated and themed arenas.

Providing the soundtrack for The Masked Ball are: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ set), Jack Beats, The Cuban Brothers, DJ Yoda, The Other Tribe, Adamski, Ben Pearce, Lee John and Karma Kid – along with more than 40 of Cornwall’s best tunesmiths.

Masked Ball organiser Kelvin Batt said: “We’ve really tried to up the production again so this year you can expect some real surprises and treats at The Masked Ball. We don’t want to give too much away but there’s a new area called Balls Deep, a huge Bedouin tent and a rabbit hole experience – as well as all the usual shenanigans. We’ve now programmed a proper Sunday line-up which is really exciting.”

Headlining The Masked Ball is electronica artist Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED). Stealing the DJ Magazine album of the year with Trouble has iced the cake for Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, in a year that saw TEED tour Mexico, Australia and the USA.
Masked Ball organiser Kelvin Batt said: “Getting Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs down is such a coup. They’ve been massive in 2012, touring the world and winning some amazing accolades for the debut album. It’s not often we get the chance to bring acts like this to The Masked Ball.”

DJ Yoda, former DMC DJ of the Year and master video mixer, is listed as one of ‘ten DJs to see before you die’. Yoda’s mash-up style of mixing and scratching live visuals alongside choice tunes and themes from across the decades, has earned him a deserved cult following.
Jack Beats will be providing the wobbly basslines and big breakdowns, having previously worked with Beyonce and Example as well as producing their own dancefloor stormers.

Acclaimed producer and DJ Ben Pearce will be adding irresistible deep house and groove to the event.
Rave and house pioneer Adamski, fondly remembered for groundbreaking tracks N-R-G and Killer, appears on the bill, adding a degree of old school to the mix.

Electronica wizard Karma Kid has been confirmed for The Masked Ball, having made an impressive imprint on the UK dance scene with singles Try As You May and It’s Always.

Kelvin added: “We’re supporting two charities, Pants and Surfers Against Sewage, this year as well as the local Christmas lights appeal. We’re proud to say The Masked Ball is an independent festival, slowly built up over the years without any corporate sponsorship or backers and we pledge to support local business wherever possible.”

Masked Ball favourites The Cuban Brothers and The Other Tribe will be returning to the melee, after storming performances at the Halloween Masked Ball.

This year The Masked Ball is introducing Super Sunday, a second day of music, entertainment and chilled vibes. The campsite has been improved with showers and a camp side café.

The Masked Ball takes place on the bank holiday weekend of May 4/5, 2013, at Beacon Cragg, Porthleven. Tickets are now on sale at www.maskedball.net