The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in Australia in 1999, giving surfers aged 16 and under the opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun, friendly but competitive environment.
Rip Curl is always on THE SEARCH for the youngest and freshest talents from around the world, recruiting the next generation of surfers from the remotest regions of the planet. This special Grommet event running throughout Europe is one way we can scout the next generation of upcoming surfers.
Every year, Rip Curl provides the under 16 division winners from across Europe an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the European Final held somewhere in Europe.
The overall Under 16 winner of the European GromSearch Final will win a dream prize of being flown to Indonesia where they will compete against champions from all over the world in the International GromSearch Final.
Winners of the 2013 European finals are:
- Tim Bisso
- Thessa Thyssen
Filming:
- Sergio Garcia
- Andy Benetrix
- Luis Brito
- Mitxel Produkzioa & JE
- Pietro França
- Michael Darrigade
- Brigitte Lobjo
- Rudy Maréchal
- Andrea Rech
- Jean-Seb Estienne
- Wilco Prins
Editing: Judith Emanuel
Music by www.gettyimages.com/music
