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Posted on 28 Dec 2011

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 »
Posted on 24 Nov 2011

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 »
Posted on 26 Sep 2011

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 »
Posted on 08 Sep 2011

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 »
Posted on 04 Aug 2011

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 »
Posted on 26 Jul 2011

Josh Burke stuns at the 2011 WAPSS REEF SWEETWATER Pro-Am

Barbados’ top junior surfer, 14 yr old Josh Burke, thrilled at the 2011 WAPSS REEF SWEETWATER Pro-Am in Wrightville Beach, North Carolina last weekend. Burke quickly became the surfer to beat after performing way beyond his years in the opening rounds where 64 of America’s top junior surfers were battling it out for the championship prize which included a brand... Read More »
Posted on 26 Jul 2011

Skaters at the Crop Over Opening Gala

The 2011 Crop-Over Opening Gala in Barbados had it all… singing, dancing, tributes to past Bajan Calypsonians and skateboarders tearing up the ledge. Both the Movement and Irie One Skate teams made their presence felt as they gave Gala attendees a tricked-out session, adding a new flair to the festival. Movement Skate Team Representative, Adrian Bowen said that it’s good... Read More »
Posted on 31 May 2011

Josh Burke surfs for the podium in U-21 CARIB PILSNER Pro Junior

The boy wonder from Barbados, Josh Burke once again excited surfing fans as he shredded his way to 2nd place in the U-21 WASS/CARIB PILSNER Pro Junior held in the beautiful region of “Beach Break” Toco in North Trinidad. Waves were 3-4ft hollow and quick were ideal for the agile and innovative Burke to burst his trade mark aerial antics.... Read More »
Posted on 30 May 2011

Josh Burke surfs well in Western Atlantic Pro Series in Trinidad

Josh Burke, the 14 year old surfing sensation from Barbados, placed a hard fought 5th in the Mens Pro Round at the 2011 Western Atlantic Pro Series(WASS)/ CARIB PILSNER Pro on “Beach Break” beach Toco Trinidad ! Fresh off a week of training with Jim Hogan in Costa Rica and a 3rd place finish in the mens pro at the 47th... Read More »
Posted on 25 May 2011

Barbados Surfing Star Josh Burke to compete in Trinidad

At 14 years old, Bajan surfing star, Josh Burke is off to Trinidad this weekend for the Western Atlantic Pro Series $10 000US KONA Pro in the scenic North Coast of Toco at the legendary location known to surfers as “Beach Break”.  This challenge comes after the young shredder’s most recent accomplishment of placing 3rd in the this year’s 47th... Read More »
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