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The Burkie Boys trip to the Billabong Bloodlines Surf Camp: Day 5
Top Bajan junior surfers, brothers Josh and Jacob Burke got the opportunity of a lifetime when they were invited to the Billabong Bloodlines Surf Camp in Hawaii. Accompanied by their dad/coach, ex-pro surfer Alan Burke , (who also took up duties as Burkie Team Photographer) the Burkie boys shredded the Oahu’s miracle mile, BJSC style. You can check out the sequence... Read More »
Josh Burke heads to Billabong Hawaiian Surf Camp
Young Barbadian surfer, Josh Burke heads to the North Shore of the Hawaiian Island, Oahu for 10 days of training under the guidance of Big wave Hawaiian legend and world Class coach Rainos Hayes of whom coached 2000 ISA World Junior Champ, Joel Centenio, the Hawaiian Junior team to Gold in the 2005 ISA World Surfing Games and the... Read More »
Bajan teen surfer Josh Burke wins all at NSSA event in Florida
It was business as usual for Barbadian Josh Burke as he surfed his way to a 1st place in the Open Mens division and 1st place in the Open Juniors (15-U)  in his first National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) event which took place in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This was event #5 of the NSSA series. In the Open Mens, the 7 man final, surfing in... Read More »
Adrenaline Motion: Josh Burke’s Surfing Showcase
Josh Burke ripping around the region Top Bajan teen surfer, Josh Burke gives us a peek at his arsenal of advanced surfing techniques that helps him to dominate regional and international contests. Look out for aerial variations, sharp cutbacks and even a fakie. Filmed and Edited by: Alan Burke Featuring: Josh Burke Read More »
Bajan Josh Burke’s Surf-tastic 2011
Barbados’ top junior surfer, Josh Burke had a remarkable 2011 by finishing 10th overall out of 254 entries on the USA East coast MENS Pro Tour, Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series (WAPSS). Burke competed in nine international events across the US and Caribbean placing in the finals in eight of the events. The year began rather unexpectedly at the 47th annual Ron/Jon... Read More »
Adrenaline Motion – Josh Burke
Josh Burke, 2011 Lazy Days Barbados National U-16 and U-21 Champion!!! A cool tribute video for one of the most talented young surfers in the industry, Josh Burke. Edited by: Jodie Burke and Jacob Burke Featuring: Joshua Burke Soundtrack: Photograph by Def Leppard Adrenaline Motion is a series of  video blasts from the fresh world of Caribbean Action Sports.... Read More »
Surfer Josh Burke testing latest Futures Fins Surfboard Technology
California’s leading surfboard fin manufacturer, Futures Fins and Barbados’ top junior surfer Joshua Burke have come together to test the latest in surfboard fin technology. “We’re stoked to be working with Josh,” says Future Fins Team Manager, Brian Robbins. “Our fins range for surfers his size is expanding, so having someone of his caliber as one of our test pilots is crucial.... Read More »
Surfer JOSH BURKE Sizzles all SUMMER
Barbadian surfer, Josh Burke continues to awe fans with every wave he rides and comparisons to current and former great surfers have become a norm throughout the surf industry! His progressive, innovative and aggressive approach with a quick & light footed graceful style is not going unnoticed. On August 11th the Billabong,  X-Trak, VZ, Nixon and Burkie Boards sponsored Burke left... Read More »
Joshua Burke and Jordan Heaselgrave do well in Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series 2011
Junior surfers Joshua Burke and Jordan Heaselgrave displayed quality Barbados surfing in the 2011 Western Atlantic Pro surf series Makka Pro that was held in Yallas, St Thomas Jamaica over the weekend. 14 yr old Burke sponsored by Billabong, X-trak, Vonzipper, Nixon and Burkie Boards, once again showed that he is at a level way beyond his years, surfing his way to a 3rd... Read More »
