SAS/QUIKSILVER SURFSHOW TOUR 2002

ABERDEEN- 11th-12th May 2002

The SAS/Quiksilver Surfshow Tour arrives in Aberdeen on the 11th -12th May carrying some of the UK's best surfers plus World Masters Surfing Champion Gary Elkerton.

The Tourbus is a 10 day mission across the UK celebrating all that is special about our coast. 20 million people use the coastline of the UK every year and in many areas tourism and leisure play a key role in the economy and well being of local communities.

James Hendy of SAS said today - "With this years Tourbus we wanted to take the cream of British surfing further into Scotland than we've been with the Tour before. Looking for a location to hold our contest Nigg Bay was the beach we were told to head to - it has the best conditions and is the favoured wave for many surfers in the area. Unfortunately the beach doesn't appear to be of the same high standard, reports that condoms litter the sands is a serious concern for the water user!
While SAS are in the area we'll be trying to get to the bottom of the problem looking into why it has become one of the UK's dirtiest beaches. We will also be asking local surfers to report back to us if they experience any symptoms of illness after going in the water at Nigg Bay".

At each venue the surfers will be holding press calls, expression sessions, and surf lessons. There will also be educational talks at local schools and universities on pollution awareness and beach safety, including how to stay safe in the sun and water - courtesy of our co-sponsors NIVEA Sun. This years tour will also be incorporating a Tag Team style surf contest where local surfers will have the opportunity to surf with some of the pro's on the bus.

11th May -
am - educational presentation at Aberdeen main beach for local 'rookie' group
pm - pro signing session at Granite Reef Surf Shop - 3.30 -4.30
pm - evening fundraiser at Estaminet - screening of the latest Quiksilver movie, live bands and a chance to meet to Tourbus Crew

12th May -
all day - Unique Tag Team contest when locals team up with pro's and compete against each other - to be held at either Aberdeen main beach or Fraserborough

To arrange an opportunity to meet the Tourbus Crew please call SAS HQ and speak to James Hendy or Nicole Phillips on 0845 458 3001 or email james@sas.org.uk

The 2002 SAS Tour is proudly sponsored by Quiksilver with support from NIVEA Sun and the British Surfing Association.

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