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Newquay and the Boardmasters really is the only place to be this week... if you're not already on your way then these photos should tip the scales for you. Relentless adding its special No Half Measures touches to proceedings on and off the beach down here in the south west. We'll be seeing you soon....

You can't miss us from the beach.

A thing of beauty...

A picture tells all.

The right crowd.

Our fine ladies doing the business.

How do you like them apples?

No Half Measures Athlete Hospitality.

... and then some.

The No Half Measures Skate Session gets under way!

Like we were saying ... see you in a few hours. ;-)

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Relentless Energy Drink have taken the associate sponsorship of the UK’s largest Action Sport and Music Festival, The Rip Curl Boardmasters 2007. To follow is a run down of Relentless activities taking place in Newquay this summer.

Starting on the beach and Relentless brings its third in a series of No Half Measures Tours. The No Half Measures Tours offer a chance for a select few of our most talented young athletes to show their mettle as they push the limits of the sport. Receiving guidance and inspiration from the industry’s leading lights along the way; some of the best UK riders will also have access to training from a seasoned pro as well as physio support, health and nutrition advice and sponsor relations management. This training ground offers a place for riders to train and receive 100% support. This week the discipline is Vert skateboarding and over from Australia to push the kids is Gravity Games winner and former world number 1, Tas Pappas. Tas will be over to coach the UK’s best youngsters including the likes of Sam Beckett, Sam Bosworth and Paul-Luc Ronchetti.

The main event at the Rip Curl Boardmasters is the surfing and Relentless will be keeping a very close eye on two of the members of Relentless surf team taking part in the 5 Star Mens WQS Event. Sam Smart and Jayce Robinson will be flying the Relentless flag against the best in the World.

Elsewhere on the Fistral site you will be able to check out some of Relentless other ‘toys’ including the Relentless Suzuki MotoX and Superbikes!!! If that’s not enough Relentless will be providing a deluxe athlete lounge for all surfers and vert skaters at the event. The athletes will be able to access this area at all times for relaxation or recharging. Look out for the Jacuzzi!!!

Venturing over to Watergate Bay and the Unleashed Music Festival, Relentless Energy Drink are very proud to present the Relentless Energy Drink No Half Measures Stage. This will bring a second stage to the ever expanding Unleashed Festival and will be very well received by the festivals faithful. The line up is as follows:

Friday 10th August: Saturday 11th August:
Reuben Pinstripe
The Future The Milk Teeth
The New 1920 Ting Tings
Enjoy Destroy Matt and Kim
Saving Aimee Palladium

If you need a break from the music simply turn around to witness the UK FMX Team performing their unique display including the back flip from Relentless team riders Gary Taylor and Danny Veale. These guys are the embodiment No Half Measures. It has to be seen to be believed!

Also at the Unleashed Music Festival will be the Vans Rococo Wakeboarding Rail Tour. This entails the UK’s best wake boarders and wake skaters being winched across a variety of long rails into a pool of water. Relentless representatives will include Matt Crowhurst, Jonty Green and World Cable Champion and recent 1080 stomper, Nick Davies.

To sum up Relentless have taken an absolutely No Half Measures approach to this event and will not go unnoticed in Newquay and at the Rip Curl Boardmasters this summer.

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This August (6-12th) will see the Relentless No Half Measures Skate Session’ hit the Rip Curl Boardmasters, offering a chance for a select few of our most talented young athletes to show their mettle as they push the limits of the sport. Receiving guidance and inspiration from the industry’s leading lights along the way; some of the best UK riders will also have access to training from seasoned pro Tas Pappas - as well as physio support, health and nutrition advice and sponsor relations management. This training ground offers a place for riders to train and receive 100% support.

The riders taking part will be – Sam Beckett, Paul Luc Ronchetti, Alex Halford, Rebecca Aimy Davies, Sam Bosworth, Jim Langham, Adam Stoddart, Reese Douglas, Jacob Anderson and Adam Halvorson.

Ten riders have been selected for their proven artistry and obsession for the sport, as well as being the embodiment of the Relentless attitude of No Half Measures. The sessions provide a platform for the riders to hone their considerable skills. The Relentless No Half Measures Sessions are like no other in that they offer a chance for fans to see the best train to get even better.

The Relentless No Half Measures Skate Sessions welcome Tas as the pro on tour. This hardcore Aussie vert Champion will be on hand to guide and inspire the riders, as well as displaying his Relentless spirit – he should know the score - he broke his back but has fought to get back to peak fitness. Some of the other accolades to Tas’s name include Gravity Games Winner and Hard Rock Cafe Triple Crown number 1.

Beyond the riders, these sessions offer the public the chance to checkout the rising stars in UK Skate, it also will give local riders the opportunity to pick up tips and feel the energy around this incredible sport when the best get out there and session it.

The No Half Measures Skate Sessions will take place during the Rip Curl Boardmasters, 6-12th August and will culminate with the Vans Summer Session Vert Comp over the final weekend.

The week will also include a U’16 Vert Comp on Wednesday 8th August at Boardmasters to give more competition experience and aid the rider’s competition runs.

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Be sure to visit the main site http://www.relentlessenergy.co.uk for the full updated profiles on the Relentless crew. So much more to come from these talented guys as the year unfolds ... watch this space!

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Well friends it hasn't stopped at Relentless HQ. Although we've not been live on the blog these past few weeks rest assured we've been crazy busy behind the scenes pulling together the plans for a tight year on Relentless in 2007. Lots to come on this over the next few weeks but first things first ... let us introduce you to the enhanced Relentless Team for this year and beyond. Here's the story...

"Remembering Relentless is the drink for athletes and professionals who are ready to stamp their mark on their sport – those that embrace the grind in the knowledge that even genius has to pay its dues, those who live and suffer for their art on a daily basis.

With this in mind last year saw us combing the country for the UK’s stand out core sport artists … Those who proved their obsession, stamina and white-hot talent - those who wore No Half Measures attitude and artistry for all to see – were invited to come and ride for Relentless. And in doing so we would look to showcase their attitude, their artistry, and tell their story.

Today, joining the established artists at Relentless we are proud to announce snowboarders Tyler Chorlton and Gary Greenshields, BMX rider Mark Webb, The Death Skate Team, wakeboarders Nick Davies and Jonty Green, downhill mountain biker Will Longden, kitesurfer Lewis Crathern, FMX riders Gary Taylor and Danny Veale, surfers Micah Leister, Toby Atkins, Jayce Robinson, Dan Joel, Ian Battrick and Sam Smart and motox riders Alex Snow and Jamie Law who along with Lewis Gregory will be riding for “Relentless Suzuki” on the British and European stage in 2007. Look out for this crew – their talent, their achievements and their Relentless stories in the year ahead."

First story as premiering in this months Wavelength, Pit Pilot and Carve - Mr Sam Smart. Surfer, Boxer and all round Relentless to the core. Attitude and artistry. We love his work.

So much more to come on and from this crew in 2007. We'll be telling their stories right here and beyond. Be seein' ya soon. Ciao for now.

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An A to Z of who's who in global snowboarding - all the names were there and the juice was flowing. And a viewing treat on top - what a movie! We live for nights like this. Twas an honour to be invited. Until the next time. No Half Measures.

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Well, the weekend went off! If you weren't there you missed a treat .... and don't wait up on a postcard. The next best thing? .... the Relentless Blog for a snapshot of events. Thanks to our new crew Andrew and James for flying the Relentless flag over the weekend and to the guys on the decks out on the tiles for simply suffering for their art. And such beautiful art it is too. Until the next one ... out.

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Look forward to hooking up this weekend ...bring on the grind.

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The Boardmaster masses arrive...

Weapons waxed and ready to play... (...the boards not the ladies...)

Core board sport action meets pumping tunes ..... add a whole load of chicks in bikinis (you've got to see the 'Manwash' to believe it!) and what do you have? ... a ripping week at the the Rip Curl Boardmasters 2006 that's what. Sunshine, waves, a killer vert ramp, a full on rock fest and enough Relentless to keep everyone on it for a full 7 day sesh ... Tim/Dave leading the way in the surf/sell/party 'til you drop stakes! We had a blast ... hope you did too. Here's to rerunning the fun big styly in 2007!

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Haucky grabs one outside the NEC on a NASS 'coffee break'...

All work and no play makes our crew a bunch of dull little boys... The answer? Grab a deck and let's go playby the lake. Now, where can I get some TCP for these elbows.... :-(

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April ‘06
Caterham's 'Converted Church'
(Photo Dan Dixon)

All hail the new religion that is skateboarding. Loyal devotees have been heading to the Church of Skaterham (in Caterham) on Tuesday nights between 8pm and 11pm. Among the congregation, powered by Relentless, Ashford's own Steve Harwood offers up an old school layback slash by means of sacrifice.

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