The 2019 European longboard qualifying series will debut in Espinho again with the second edition of the Longboard Pro Espinho.
While the Qualifying Series are well underway for surfers from the Old Continent, longboarders and junior athletes haven't yet donned the competition jersey. Early April, they'll finally launch their 2019 qualifying campaigns, in Espinho, Portugal.
What?
First up will be longboarders in the Men and Women's Longboard Pro Espinho, from April 5-7. The 2019 season will consist of three events to determine the winners of the regional longboard tour.
Last year, surfers had to battle gigantic conditions that tested even the strongest in the field, as Justine Dupont and Edouard Delpero came out victorious.
The power of the ocean on full display last year in Espinho. - WSL / Laurent Masurel
Broken boards and jaw-dropping rides were also the norm in the Men and Women's Junior Pro Espinho the following week in Espinho. The under-18 surfers will once again take center-stage from April 10-14 this year for their own opening event of the season. Reigning event winner Melania Suarez Diaz will be back to defend her title while Mathis Crozon has graduated to the QS and will leave the door open for a new face to claim the Espinho title.
Where?
Praia de Baia has been the host of several events since 2014 and provided the worst and best of what the Atlantic can offer on the European coastlines. From bluebird, perfect beach days, to scary angry beach breaks, Espinho has got it all.
The wave can turn to a machine-like right with the right conditions. - WSL / Damien Poullenot
Conditions can be all-time and pump perfect A-frames along the beach, and a beast of a right-hander will occasionally wake up on a solid swell along the breakwall.
The best European Under-18 surfers head to Espinho to launch their regional JQS campaigns at the Junior Pro Espinho.
When?
Tune in from April 5-14, 2019 and check out all the photos, videos and updates right here!
In the meantime, check out the following gallery of images from last year's edition of both the Longboard and Junior events in Espinho!
Espinho Brings Longboarders and Juniors Back to Portugal in April
Nicolas Leroy
While the Qualifying Series are well underway for surfers from the Old Continent, longboarders and junior athletes haven't yet donned the competition jersey. Early April, they'll finally launch their 2019 qualifying campaigns, in Espinho, Portugal.
What?
First up will be longboarders in the Men and Women's Longboard Pro Espinho, from April 5-7. The 2019 season will consist of three events to determine the winners of the regional longboard tour.
Last year, surfers had to battle gigantic conditions that tested even the strongest in the field, as Justine Dupont and Edouard Delpero came out victorious.
Broken boards and jaw-dropping rides were also the norm in the Men and Women's Junior Pro Espinho the following week in Espinho. The under-18 surfers will once again take center-stage from April 10-14 this year for their own opening event of the season. Reigning event winner Melania Suarez Diaz will be back to defend her title while Mathis Crozon has graduated to the QS and will leave the door open for a new face to claim the Espinho title.
Where?
Praia de Baia has been the host of several events since 2014 and provided the worst and best of what the Atlantic can offer on the European coastlines. From bluebird, perfect beach days, to scary angry beach breaks, Espinho has got it all.
Conditions can be all-time and pump perfect A-frames along the beach, and a beast of a right-hander will occasionally wake up on a solid swell along the breakwall.
When?
Tune in from April 5-14, 2019 and check out all the photos, videos and updates right here!
In the meantime, check out the following gallery of images from last year's edition of both the Longboard and Junior events in Espinho!
Oscar Cauchi
After a tumultuous week of weather, conditions clean up for the launch of the first Junior event on the European schedule.
Longboard Pro Espinho
Check out some of the most iconic moments from last year's Longboard Pro Espinho.
The Longboard Pro Espinho culminates in improved conditions with the victories of Edouard Delpero and Alice Lemoigne.
The French pair takes out the Longboard Pro Espinho in challenging conditions once again.
The Longboard Pro Espinho gets underway with solid conditions on hand before the weather gets out of control and forces event officials to
Northern Portugal delivers another challenging day for European longboarders.