KOTG Jersey 2009
Alex Vibert 15YRS takes KOTG crown in Jersey
A small onshore swell came through on Sunday afternoon giving Quiksilver UK a chance to look at emerging talent in Jersey during the 50th anniversary year of the Jersey Surfboard club. Good turn out considering conditions with all divisions scrapping for the KOTG title. The under 16s was the showcase for the weather battered crowd and contest organisers, with outstanding performances from all the competitors. Alex Vibert, AIB Surfer of the year 2008, was able to perform in the small surf with some solid surfing executing at least 3 turns on every wave hotly pursued by Freddie Seymour. Nathan Elms struggled in the small conditions but was able to shrugg off the challenge of rising star Josh le Marquand.
The under 14s was dominated by Ben Bates who has won this event for the second time in this age group.
The under 12s, after a weeks training in France during half term put up a good display with both Hayden Bishop and Aaron Rowe getting some snappy turns in. Max Bennett 5yrs with help from mum, Jo, also showed solid control and was able to change direction which impressed the judges.
Thanks for the sponsor Quiksilver for laying on the event and for the Watersplash for all the catering.
Results
Under 12
1 Aaron Rowe
2 Hayden Bishop
3 Max Bennett 5yrs
4 Charlie Rio
Under 14
1 Ben Bates
2 Josh Evans
3 Scott Miles
Under 16
1 Alex Vibert
2 Freddie Seymour
3 Nathan Elms
4 Josh le Marquand
The 2 surfers surfing in Northern Spain for the QS European qualifier in early August will be Alex Vibert and Freddie Seymour. Winner from this round will go to the Quiksilver under 16 World Championships.