First of all, Hurricane Irene tore up the US East Coast causing death and destruction all the way. Although it had been downgraded to a tropical storm as it passed NY the associated deluge swamped the contest site at Long Beach.

The Lazor Zap has a checkered history; born from a period of great experimentation but largely forgotten in favour of the conventional Thruster, its popularity mirrors the success of its most famous pilot - Cheyne Horan.

It was fifty years ago today that Dave Jackman rode the bommie

When I look at a wave, I think about what the bottom shape is that is creating that wave