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Check out the Night Riders 2020 video recap from Red Bull:

For those that didn't know already, there's something new and special brewing in the Florida surf world. It's the Florida Board Riders. Started by yours truly, Dane Jeffreys, the Florida Boardriders is Florida's ONLY surf club that's devoted to unifying the community while still competing within the Florida Boardriders against different area-based teams, i.e. St Augustine Boardriders, Jacksonville Beach Boardriders, etc. The idea is basded upon existing surf clubs in California and Australia that have thrived for decades.

This past weekend, the first annual Florida Boardriders cup was held down in South Florida where the different teams battled it out for first place. Familiar names such as CJ Hobgood, Gabe Kling and Asher Nolan are some of many that may come to mind. Check out the full recap on FL BR website here:

https://floridaboardriders.com/f/the-space-coast-board-riders-edge-jax-in-the-first-battle

More pics and video attached :) Keep ripping! Photos: Dylan Flemming, Asher Nolan

Most would say that Jacksonville Beach's coolest and most notorious gathering of the year is the Red Bull Night Riders surf contest. It took place this year on Friday, November 19 but this time, in front of a crowd-less beach at the Mayport Poles. Contestants and employees were the only ones permitted into the contest area due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don't know a lot about the performances during the contest quite yet, but we will soon...

From Florida Board Riders:

November 5, 2020

Pitting the St. Augustine Board Riders against the Jacksonville Board Riders, the Florida Cup kicked off in epic conditions at the Hanna Park poles.

Atlantic Beach, FL - It all came down to the final heat of the day--the waning minutes in fact. As far as Florida surf contests go, Sunday’s inaugural Oldest Vs Boldest, a kickoff to the Florida Board Riders Florida Cup series, almost seemed scripted. An illustrious group of former (and likely future) East Coast champs battled it out in clean, post-Nor’easter conditions at a premier sandbar with Florida Cup points--and regional bragging rights--on the line. Check out the full recap here:

https://floridaboardriders.com/f/boldest-city-outlasts-oldest

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For this episode of Test Drive (Season 2) Fall edition, we continue the series with a classic performance shortboard model from Lost Surfboards, the "Pocket Rocket". The "Pocket Rocket" has become a staple in the Lost line and in the boardroom at Sunrise.

Watch Garrett put the "Pocket Rocket" to the test in clean 3-4ft. Hurricane Maria swell. The Lost "Pocket Rocket" is available in the "pro" and "bro" dimensions by Lost and is now available in Lost's "Performance series". For more information on the "Pocket Rocket" and how to order one please send us an email at testdrivesunrise@gmail.com

Note: Surfer/Reviewer is 5'10 and weighs 160 lbs.

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For this episode of Test Drive (Season 2) Summer edition, we continue the series with a newer/refined small wave model from Sharp Eye Surfboards, the "Modern 2". The "Modern 2" features an outline reminiscent of an 80's fish with a fusion of modern performance elements. The Modern 2 is small wave model that should become a go to summer board for those small/mushy days when you want to maximize speed and fun without comprising on performance.

Watch Garrett put the "Modern 2" to the test in choppy mixed up, small yet fun conditions. The Sharp Eye "Modern 2" is sure to be a summer classic. For more information on the "Modern 2" and how to order one please send us an email at testdrivesunrise@gmail.com

Note: Surfer/Reviewer is 5'10 and weighs 160 lbs.

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For the first episode of Test Drive (Season 2) in 2017, we kick off the series with a model that Garrett is very familiar from Firewire Surfboards...the Firewire "Spitfire" featured in Firewire's new Helium construction. The Spitfire model is a small wave/groveler with unique features like the step-down tail rail that allows the board to perform in the pocket on those smaller spring/summer days.

Watch Garrett put the Spitfire model to the test in semi-clean, small yet fun conditions. The Helium construction proves to be a great option for one of Firewire's most proven models.

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Sunrise Sessions is a new series in which our team riders (surf & skate) explore, review and session some of our region's best surf/skate spots. Check out episode 1 at Orange Park Skatepark with the Sunrise Skate crew.

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