Thursday
Night Surf victory for France's Gordon Fontaine
France's Gordon Fontaine was crowned the 2010 Night Surf champion after overcoming Reuben Ash in the final at Fistral Beach.
Newquay's Ben Skinner won the longboard title for a second year running, with a win over Ben Haworth in the final
The women's division title went to French surfer Anne Cecille, who beat defending champion Beth Mason.
The Stand Up Paddle competition was won by Chris Griffiths, with Elliot Dudley coming home in second.
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Newquay's Ben Skinner won the longboard title for a second year running, with a win over Ben Haworth in the final
The women's division title went to French surfer Anne Cecille, who beat defending champion Beth Mason.
The Stand Up Paddle competition was won by Chris Griffiths, with Elliot Dudley coming home in second.
news.bbc.co.uk
Wednesday
Devon's Surfing Beaches
Surf's up and everybody's going board crazy as Devon's long relationship with surfing continues to go from strength to strength.
Not since the early 80s, when the county boasted its own English and British champions, has the sport attracted such large numbers eager to ride the waves which pound the county's beaches.
With a coastline as diverse as its landscape, Devon has waves to suit all abilities.
Croyde Bay, on the north coast, is one of the main draws courtesy of its hollow powerful low tide waves which on their day produce beachbreak waves as good as anywhere in the world. Winds from an easterly direction are offshore.
Situated just a few miles from Barnstaple, and with a rich surfing history stretching back over forty years, Croyde has spawned some of the sports top competitors.
Former English and British champion Richard Carter and Ralph Freeman are just two surfers who have contributed to Croyde's reputation in the British and European competition arena Scott Rannochan heads the new crew taking the sport to new heights.
With North Devon bearing the brunt of atlantic swells, the area boasts several other top surfing locations.
Travel north from Croyde and you are faced by the sweeping sands of Woolacombe Bay.
Nestled in its southern corner is Puttsborough.
It comes into its own when the south westerlies blow high cliffs diverting all but the strongest of gales away from the breaking waves.
Despite not having the same power as Croyde, the waves can pack a punch when they pass the mid-tide sandbanks.
BBC Website
Not since the early 80s, when the county boasted its own English and British champions, has the sport attracted such large numbers eager to ride the waves which pound the county's beaches.
With a coastline as diverse as its landscape, Devon has waves to suit all abilities.
Croyde Bay, on the north coast, is one of the main draws courtesy of its hollow powerful low tide waves which on their day produce beachbreak waves as good as anywhere in the world. Winds from an easterly direction are offshore.
Situated just a few miles from Barnstaple, and with a rich surfing history stretching back over forty years, Croyde has spawned some of the sports top competitors.
Former English and British champion Richard Carter and Ralph Freeman are just two surfers who have contributed to Croyde's reputation in the British and European competition arena Scott Rannochan heads the new crew taking the sport to new heights.
With North Devon bearing the brunt of atlantic swells, the area boasts several other top surfing locations.
Travel north from Croyde and you are faced by the sweeping sands of Woolacombe Bay.
Nestled in its southern corner is Puttsborough.
It comes into its own when the south westerlies blow high cliffs diverting all but the strongest of gales away from the breaking waves.
Despite not having the same power as Croyde, the waves can pack a punch when they pass the mid-tide sandbanks.
BBC Website
Monday
Surf's up at new Bedford attraction
A facility which allows people to surf indoors has opened in Bedford.
The operators of FlowHouse say it is the UK's first indoor surfing attraction, aimed at surfers, skaters and complete beginners.
The centrepiece is FlowRider where people can try 'flowboarding', which bosses say is influenced by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
It uses technology that allows riders to surf on a "high-energy film of water".
Construction of the facility began in October 2009 and members of the public can ride the wave for the first time on Sunday.
The operators of FlowHouse say it is the UK's first indoor surfing attraction, aimed at surfers, skaters and complete beginners.
The centrepiece is FlowRider where people can try 'flowboarding', which bosses say is influenced by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
It uses technology that allows riders to surf on a "high-energy film of water".
Construction of the facility began in October 2009 and members of the public can ride the wave for the first time on Sunday.
Wednesday
Skechers Tone Ups Now Available
Here at Chelston Direct we have just launched Skechers Tone Ups.
Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Tone Ups feature a unique, soft, kinetic wedge insert to simulate walking barefoot on a giving surface such as sand or grass.
Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Tone Ups feature a unique, soft, kinetic wedge insert to simulate walking barefoot on a giving surface such as sand or grass.
Tuesday
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Thursday
British ski team secures funding
Britain's top skiers have secured funding for the next two years, ending months of uncertainty after the governing body went bust.
Prior to the Winter Olympics in February the team had to fund their own training after SnowsportGB went into administration, owing £300,000.
But the newly formed British Ski and Snowboard has found an as yet unnamed sponsor for the 11-strong senior squad.
The money will enable skiers to pay for coaches and organise race programmes.
Britain's top skier Chemmy Alcott and slalom specialist Noel Baxter had warned they were considering their futures in the sport because of the financial situation.
But they have agreed to carry on - along with Ed Drake, Dougie Crawford, Andy Noble, Dave Ryding, Jan Kochalski and Pam Thorburn.
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Give your reaction to British ski team's funding boost
The sponsorship deal means there is also funding to enable youngsters TJ Baldwin , Jai Geyer and Louise Thomas to make the step up to the senior squad.
Chief executive Dave Edwards told BBC Sport: "We have made some really good progress and are in much better shape than we were three to four months ago.
"The funding is secure for the next two years and the athletes are keen to get stuck into their summer programmes.
"This is an exciting group of athletes and we will do everything we can to ensure they deliver great results in international competition."
There will be changes in the coaching staff with Alcott's coach Mark Tilston deciding not to carry on.
Mike Pilarski will take up the position of head coach and it is hoped Alcott will benefit from a collaboration with the United States ski team.
"There's no doubt that British skiing has been through a difficult period recently so it's great to put the coaches on a firm footing," added Edwards.
He estimated £1.5m per year was needed to fund the ski and snowboard teams, which includes alpine, cross-country and freestyle.
Edwards added BSS would continue to seek new sponsorship opportunities - possibly tapping into a link between the leisure skiing industry and the racing one - to raise further money.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
Prior to the Winter Olympics in February the team had to fund their own training after SnowsportGB went into administration, owing £300,000.
But the newly formed British Ski and Snowboard has found an as yet unnamed sponsor for the 11-strong senior squad.
The money will enable skiers to pay for coaches and organise race programmes.
Britain's top skier Chemmy Alcott and slalom specialist Noel Baxter had warned they were considering their futures in the sport because of the financial situation.
But they have agreed to carry on - along with Ed Drake, Dougie Crawford, Andy Noble, Dave Ryding, Jan Kochalski and Pam Thorburn.
606: DEBATE
Give your reaction to British ski team's funding boost
The sponsorship deal means there is also funding to enable youngsters TJ Baldwin , Jai Geyer and Louise Thomas to make the step up to the senior squad.
Chief executive Dave Edwards told BBC Sport: "We have made some really good progress and are in much better shape than we were three to four months ago.
"The funding is secure for the next two years and the athletes are keen to get stuck into their summer programmes.
"This is an exciting group of athletes and we will do everything we can to ensure they deliver great results in international competition."
There will be changes in the coaching staff with Alcott's coach Mark Tilston deciding not to carry on.
Mike Pilarski will take up the position of head coach and it is hoped Alcott will benefit from a collaboration with the United States ski team.
"There's no doubt that British skiing has been through a difficult period recently so it's great to put the coaches on a firm footing," added Edwards.
He estimated £1.5m per year was needed to fund the ski and snowboard teams, which includes alpine, cross-country and freestyle.
Edwards added BSS would continue to seek new sponsorship opportunities - possibly tapping into a link between the leisure skiing industry and the racing one - to raise further money.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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