SAS/QUIKSILVER SURFSHOW TOUR 2002

PERRANPORTH- 15th-16th May 2002

The SAS/Quiksilver Surfshow Tour arrives in Perranporth on the 15th -16th 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 - "We are delighted for the first time in the history of the Tourbus, to bring the crew to a beach in Cornwall. Perranporth beach is home not only to great waves but also to a state of the art UV treatment works - so in theory the water quality should be excellent. In practice, there have in the past, been a couple of operational problems with the works at Perranporth. Our holding the contest here should act as a reminder to South West Water that this beach is heavily used all year round by local water sports enthusiasts and clean water is an essential part of the local economy."

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.

Daily schedules below

Wednesday 15th May
08.00 - Press call - Perranporth or St Agnes beach - the Tourbus crew will hold an expression session and interviews with the media.
11.00 - Educational presentation at Truro College
2.00 - Educational talk at St Agnes primary school
4.30 - Pro signing session at Aggie Surf Shop

Thursday 16th May
10.00 - Tag Team contest at Perranporth beach - local surf shops competing against each other - each team includes a pro surfer from the Tourbus crew.
Tag Team contest involves each team member having to not only catch 3 waves is a race against the clock; but they also have to get the best waves before their rivals and then run up the beach to tag their team mate. Not easy for anyone and a fantastic photo opportunity for the press.
8.30 - Evening fundraiser at the Watering Hole - Perranporth. Live band - REAL-Y-T & Top DJ's. The final destination of the Tourbus and a time to celebrate another successful mission

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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