Not something we normally post on SCUK but I know quite a few of you are keen surfers who might fancy a nice picture for your wall..
View the Gallery (5mb pdf file, right click to save)

The BSA (British Surf Association) has been at the heart of the British surf scene since 1966 providing grassroots support to its members. The hard work put in from day one, by the BSA and its qualified coaches, is certainly showing dividends not least in the increased awareness of surfing in the UK and the improving standard of British surfing generally but at the sharp end as well.

Over the decades the UK has produced some of the World's most iconic surfing figures, including Rodney Sumpter, famed with winning several British titles in the 60's; Viscount Ted Deerhurst, Britain's first professional surfer; and most recently Russell Winter, the first British surfer to compete on the World Championship Tour. These iconic figures coupled with the recent outstanding result of the British Junior Team at the World Surfing Games in California, certainly is a testament to the BSA.

To celebrate its 40th year, the BSA has translated the power and magic of the ocean to canvas in a gallery, which captures the soul of British surfing over the past 40 years through 40 iconic photographs. Photography plays a crucial role in surfing, with the most memorable images being the ones that capture the raw moments, showcasing why it is we love the sport so much. In its first ever gallery, the BSA has drawn on the talents of surf and photography legends including, Alex Williams and Paul Gill to ensure an exhibition of unique and inspiring images that capture the imagination and record an iconic moment in the rich and diverse British surf culture from 1966 - 2006.

The Gallery has been on show in London for 3 days, Newquay for 1 day and St Ives for just over a month with over 1,500 people attending. Now its your last chance to place a bid for one of the 40 images/canvasses, using a silent bid process, with money raised going towards supporting the GB surf team.

View the Gallery (5mb pdf file, right click to save) with 40 images and comments from the photographer's

Contacts:
Send your secret bids to Spencer Claridge - spencer@soulsports.co.uk
Pippa Sharpe (Press) - pippa@soulsports.co.uk

A selection of slides from the pdf below (very low res version)

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