| Benjamin Sanchis and Éric Rebière win the Mullaghmore Head Big Wave Invitational |
| Monday, 14 February 2011 16:00 |
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Heavy, fast and hollow waves have been charged by the invitees of the first annual Billabong Monster Energy Mullaghmore Head, a big wave surfing contest held in County Sligo, Ireland. Benjamin Sanchis and Éric Rebière, from France, were the biggest winners after scoring incredible barrels. Twenty-foot waves have been surfed in light offshore wind conditions. Richie Fitzgerald, Ireland's finest big wave rider, has partnered with Gabe Davies in Mullaghmore Head, a premier European surf spot. This place is quite incredible and breaks over a shallow, left-hand reefbreak. It is only surfable on the high tide and produces outstanding heavy tubes. Watch the first video highlights, here. Richie Fitzgerald and Gabe Davies placed third and fourth, in front of a massive crowd of surf fans."There were amazing waves today. Me and Gabe teamed up for the first time in three years. Everybody was charging unbelievable surfing and Gabe got the wave of the day, a super mental barrell. I got the wipe put of the day and it nearly blacked out the heaviest beating I have ever taken. I'm feeling very sore and bruised and my knee is screwed too", said Fitzgerald. Richie Fitzgerald was the first surfer to ride the waves of the famous and secret "Prowlers" spot. The Billabong Monster Energy Mullaghmore Head is a tow-in event for advanced and experience surfers. Results: 1st Open: Benjamin Sanchis and Éric Rebière (France) 1st Irish Division: Peter Conroy and Gyln Ovens (Ireland) Awards: Best wave: Gabe Davies
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| Last Updated on Monday, 14 February 2011 18:01 |
