Board riders surf up a storm at ‘Just Add Volcom' in Al Ain

Dubai, UAE, April 20, 2016:   Volcom, Wadi Adventure, and RAGE brought the surfing and skating culture alive in the UAE at 'Just Add Volcom’ at Wadi Adventure in Al Ain over the weekend. ‘Just Add Volcom’ is one of the biggest surfing and skateboarding events in the Middle East. 

The day-long event concluded its fourth edition on Friday bringing more than 45 skateboarders and surfers together to relish a day of outdoor sport at Wadi Adventure, the Middle East's first man made whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing facility.

Waves, good vibes and the last of gorgeous UAE winter left the over 100 spectators rapt as the region’s best board riders battled it out on the shores and RAGE/Volcom mini ramp. 

Commenting on the event, Alex Medvedev, Brand Manager for DDE Action Sports said, "We are all very pleased with the event participant turnout and spectators who came down to support the ‘Just Add Volcom 2016’ jam. It’s amazing to see the constant growing board sports talent in the region and the positive vibes from all surfers and skateboards involved. Hope to be doing more of these events and seeing new faces in the near future."

Karina Bensemann, Winner Women’s Surf, said “It was an epic day with great people. I would like to thank the RAGE and DDE team for letting us have fun doing what we love. Waiting for the next one.”

RAGE, a part of Dubai Desert Extreme (DDE), which has grown synonymous with retailing skate, surf, and snowboarding and BMX equipment. 

The competitions were split in two categories - Surf Jam, where male and female surfers competed together in Under 12, Under 18, and Above 18 categories; and Skate Jam Juniors (Above 14) and Seniors (Above 14) and Best Trick. 

The winners in each of the categories were:  

Skate 

1. Baxter Jackson 
2. Uros Kovacevic
3. Omar Al Abbar 

Girls Surf

1. Karina Bensemann
2. Malu
3. Tasha Young 

Mens Surf

1. Lance Dicks
2. Daniel Van Dooren 
3. Alexandre Oliviera

Groms Surf

1. Lucas Bay 
2. Theodore Desclee
3. Matthew Rhodes and Alexandre Sherwin

Squids Surf

1. Noah offord
2. Luke Hussey
3. Noah Dongier and Jared Cockle

Photo Credit: PJ Cutting