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It may feel like Summer is already over but here's one very good reason to look forward to the Winter! For full details on the upcoming 2009 Rip Curl Pro Search go online here and why not check out the video here.

The BLUE Mile – Race for the Environment

Professional Surfer Ben Skinner today joined young Stand-up Paddle Boarder Blue Ewer, Olympic Medallists and World Record holding athletes on Plymouth’s (UK) historical Mayflower Steps as Paul Deighton, Chief Executive of The London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee fired the starting canon to one of the UK’s most important races to date, the race for our oceans and environment.
As surfers and athletes including Beijing Olympic Medallist Windsurfer Bryony Shaw, 2009 Vendee Globe yachtswoman Sam Davies and World Record holding Freediver Sara Campbell converged on the water, it was announced that Plymouth (UK) has been selected as the host city of the inaugural BLUE Mile – Race for the Environment which next year will see thousands of participants across all ages, sports and abilities take to the water to complete one mile in, on or next to a BLUE environment in an incredible ‘race for the environment’.
The BLUE Mile, which will take place in the Summer of 2010, will see surfers, swimmers, sailors, rowers, paddle-boarders and other sports-people take part in a event that aims to encourage young people to get actively involved with sport and the environment. Commenting on the spectacular event, Ben Skinner said: “I’m stoked to be involved with the BLUE Mile and one of our most important races to date – the race to protect our oceans and natural environment and I urge as many people as possible to join me in rising to the challenge of completing a mile – either on the water, in it or alongside it.”
To get involved with The Blue Mile and select the way you like to undertake your mile next year head to the official website at: www.thebluemile.org and follow the latest BLUE Mile news on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/thebluemile.

RWD...

Props out to the glorious RWD magazine who for years have consistently been knocking out the very finest Hip Hop, Grime, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, House & Alternative content around and showing everyone exactly how it should be done...with style and one of the coolest teams in the industry.
Their 100% urban goodness is reflected by their eye-popping figures which have made them officially the No. 1 contemporary youth title in the UK (ABC audited) with a dedicated young fan base, so if you're not already following them on Twitter or checking out their website then pull your finger out and if you need any more proof check out their main fashion shoot, styled by Niyi, in the latest issue featuring products from Alpinestars and Pull-in.

The New Generation Takeover

The ultimate search for the UK’s best young musicians hits the South West throughout July and August with The Teenage Rampage Tour 2009.
Run by Bristol Music Foundation and in partnership with Colston Hall and Youth Music the summer tour will see the finest teenage bands and solo artists from the area competing head to head at the regions top music venues and in front of local audiences and music industry figureheads including Conal Dodds, Oasis' promoter, and Chris Morrison, Blur's manager.
With 8 regional heats taking place in towns from Swindon to Falmouth, industry professionals will decide on the best 4 acts to play at the final, held on September 19th, alongside a national headline act on the same stage once graced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, U2 and The Beatles – at Bristol’s largest venue, the newly developed Colston Hall.
If you’re an aspiring young musician there is still time to enter the South West regional heats by visiting the Teenage Rampage website and downloading the entry form. Times and details of all gigs, venues, Industry Insight sessions, can be found online here.