The Wave Masters Surf Contest is one of Jacksonville Beaches biggest events of the year, bringing professional and amateur surfers from all over the state of Florida. This years Taco Lu Mens Pro Champion for the fourth year in a row was Evan Thompson, taking home $2,500 cash. One of the best things about this…
Team Sunrise Surf Shop took home their fifth Oakley Surf Shop Challenge National title in Nicaragua on Thursday October 26th! The team consisted of Thompson Surf Schools own Evan Thompson, brothers Tristan Thompson + Cody Thompson, and shredder Garret Carmichael (aka Mr. Garrison). “This was the closest National Championships we’ve been a part of,” said…
Man made waves have been around for decades, but have nothing comparable to what Kelly Slater Wave Company has brought to the table as of late. There has been a lot of talk after the first videos appeared of the worlds greatest surfer Kelly Slater riding his own wave a year ago. And now with…
Soft-top surfboards are perfect for learning because they’re safer than a hard fiber glass board. But just like a fiber glass board, soft tops have a foam core. If you slice or ding the board deep enough to reach the white foam core, the board may soak in water and become “water logged” and heavy…
4th Annual King of the Hill Surf Competition presented by Neptune Baptist Church went down Saturday May 13th, in some small but fun conditions. Our Thompson Surf School students flooded the finals of almost every age division, including multiple 1st Place finishers. Head Instructor Evan Thompson, placed 1st in the Open Pro Division for the…
Sunscreen for Surfers! Hi guys, this post is about a great sunscreen product we recommend giving a try. Sunscreen is a common topic for new surfers and even avid surfers in search for the best product to avoid getting scorched at the beach. The best type for your face is a facestick product, a sunscreen…
Thompson Surf School students just wrapped up competing in the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), Southeast Regional Championships over the weekend, April 21st-23rd. Several Thompson Surf School students were crowned champions of their divisions including (U18 Women Champion) Sophie Falzone, (U12 Boys Champion)Carl Burger, and (U14 Boys Champion) Ben McCarthy. This great results puts these guys…
Thompson Surf School head instructor Evan Thompson and brothers Cody, and Tristan lead team Sunrise Surf Shop to victory in the 2017 Regional Surf Shop Challenge event. Sunrise Surf Shops team consisted of three Thompson brothers and Sunrise Shop employee, shredder Garret Carmichael. The event is put on by Oakley and Surfer Magazine and brings…
Thompson surf school instructors Evan Thompson, Tristan Thompson, & Blake Kantack recently took a spring surf trip down to the warm waters of Nicaragua. This trip allowed them to brush up on their barrel riding (riding inside the curl of the wave) and have the opportunity to ride more advanced waves compared to the daily…
Evan Thompson took out this years Redbull Night Riders Tow event held at Jacksonville Beach Pier. Evans brother and current surf instructor Tristan Thompson finished runner up, along with Balaram Stack. The event was jam packed with spectators from all over Jacksonville who came down to watch the high flying action. Other surfers in the…