Britannia Classic

04/04/2017

I haven’t posted about Britannia this year, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t spent hours thinking about the right choices. I’ve gotten some requests to comment, so although I had hoped to just have some time to regroup, recharge and see if I could find that stoke again, I realize that people need to know more now. So here you are.

Keeping the fire going requires stoke, and I haven’t been feeling that stoke like I used to (shout out to the all those who’ve pitched in in the past, you extended Britannia). Sponsors are going silent, my phone doesn’t ring to skate, and I’m seeing downhill longboarding declining in the NW. I’ve being trying to find the fire by skating while thinking over my favourite event. I’ve been looking for that boost but I can’t seem to find it. Britannia is a part of my soul. I started it 9 years ago and have been the driving force behind this event since day 1. I really enjoy working with the longboard and Britannia communities to put on a smooth, high-caliber race, but what you see when you show up at Britannia is the tip of the iceberg. 90% of the work that goes into this type of event isn’t visible. Let’s be clear, that hill is pretty turnt. It’s a leathers & full face kind of road or else I don’t sleep at night. The steeper the grade, the denser the neighbourhood, the higher the stakes for the racers & the organizer. I’m not interested to half ass a serious hill.

So, even though it’s not what you might want to hear, I’m not ready to say goodbye. I need a year after 9 straight. Maybe there’s a handoff in the future to the right person, or maybe I’ll be back for a 10th year. Why don’t I just hand over the reigns? I’ve learned my lessons about partnerships and it’s time I apply those lessons.

-Unkle

Does this post stress you out? Me too. See you at Skate Sun Peaks in June, it’ll be chill

02/23/2017

Skate[Slate] with a look back at May 2016 on the Coast

This past Summer I made my way to Canada. Flights to Vancouver booked just in the nick of time, Mark...

11/23/2016

Great to see our friends at Subsonic Skateboards getting some love.

In downhill longboarding, speed is the name of the game. Some riders reach speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour while trying to master the concept to stand on their longboard and skate down an open road.

09/07/2016

Good Vibes coming from Craig Barker's Photography and Skate[Slate]. We were so lucky to have Craig as our official event photographer, check out our photo albums

I first met Craig Barker, I think, through a bit of a vague sort of ‘what’s up’ email. If we...

06/07/2016

Some banger mindwelle photos here.

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06/03/2016

Podium images and results for Open, Jr, Women, Master, No Hands and Short Wheelbase classes. Flatspot Longboard Shop Leatherman Sport MedTech Event Medical Services

Be sure to check out all of the photos from the 2016 Britannia Classic here. Flatspot Longboard Shop presents the Open Podium Open Results: 1. Adam Persson 2. Curt Watts 3. Adam Little Flatspot Longboard Shop presents the Junior Podium Jr. Results: 1. Martin DePass 2. Keenan Macartney 3. Warner…

06/03/2016

Duck Pucks No hands/Stand Up Podium, Photo Patrick Mutrie

06/02/2016

Steep Shot Photography Flatspot Longboard Shop Leatherman Sport MedTech Event Medical Services

06/01/2016

ID over EGO got some great shots from the event this year!

  Britannia Classic 2016 – By Daniel Herzog Posted May 31, 2016 In Uncategorized 0 0 PLEASE NOTE – IMAGES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY, FOR SPONSOR/CORPORATE, OR PRINT PURPOSES PLEASE EMAIL WITH THE FILE NAME. CORPORATE USE OF IMAGES WITHOUT PERMISSIONS WILL RESULT IN FEE. PL...

06/01/2016

Think Fast Media photo set

Downhill skateboard racing in classic BC style.

06/01/2016

Steep Shot Photography

05/31/2016

Steep Shot Photography Flatspot Longboard Shop