Men's finalists : photo Jason Feast/UKPST

Animal Newquay Open

Final stop on 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour
Fistral Beach, Newquay
14 - 15 November 2009

Reubin Pearce wins event, Stokesy and Gwen both UKPST Champions

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 16 November, 2009 : - - Reubin Pearce took home the Animal Newquay Open title, and with it a cheque for £1000, in a tense final fought out between Spencer Hargreaves, Alan Stokes and Nathan Philips on Fistral  Beach.

With high tide Fistral providing a chunky 6ft swell the solid conditions meant some high scoring waves from the competitors, keeping the judges on their toes, and the crowd on the edge of their seats to find out who would take home the Animal Newquay Open title.

Reubin made the comp his own with such a high score combination that his competitors couldn't rival it with their top scoring rides. With the South African taking the top spot, second on the podium was Stokesy followed by Spencer Hargreaves and Welshman Nate Philips.

Spencer Hargreaves claimed the King of Watersports King of the Waves highest wave score of the event with a 9.5 to win a Sector 9 skateboard worth £200.  The Relentless Money Move went to Nate Phillips who gets to bank a sweet cheque for £250. This was also considered the Manoeuvre of the year by the panel of judges.

Reubin Pearce : photo Jason Feast/UKPST

In the Women's event the girls took on the 6ft swell and fought it out in the difficult conditions costing Nicole Morgan her board half way through the heat. Gabi Rowe took home first place with Zoe Sheath second, Sophie Helliyer third and Ireland's Nicole Morgan in fourth. Gwen Spurlock won the overall UK Pro Surf Tour Women's event thirty points ahead of the pack.

The Pro Junior title was taken by Newquay’s Josh Piper, followed by George Picking in second, Jayce Robinson third and Toby Donachie fourth.

Alan Stokes claimed the overall men's open title. Stokesy secured the UK Pro Surf Tour title defeating rivals Tom Butler and Reubyn Ash in the semi finals despite a strong performance from Tom Butler throughout each of the rounds. Alan kept on top with some solid scores getting a 7.5 and 8.33 in the semis to clinch the title and take the championship title home on solid form.  

Tour Director Dave Reed said “A fantastic event and a great result for two of the best surfers in the UK, Alan Stokes and Gwen Sprulock. They have both achieved a great result from the last 12 months hard work”. Stoksie and Gwen’s results overshadowed great performances by event winners Ruebin Pearce and Gabi Rowe who both became Animal Newquay Open Champions for 2009.
 
The end of tour awards ceremony held at Fistral Blu was a great evening celebrating the achievements of the cream of the UK surf talent.  Animal Sponsorship manager Steve Kitchin said, 'We are really proud to have two such outstanding surfers on the team, and to have a double win at the Animal Newquay Open is the icing on top.'

Mens Final Results
1st: Reubin Pearce
2nd: Alan Stokes
3rd: Spencer Hargraves
4th: Nathan Phillips

Womens Final Results
1st: Gabie Rowe
2nd: Zoe Sheath
3rd: Sophie Hellyer
4th: Nicole Morgan

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