Kate Ross-Smith - January 16 2023

Waves of Winter 

Photography Competition

We've teamed up with North Devon World Surfing Reserve to offer an amazing  opportunity to win £150 worth of Saltrock vouchers, a chance to feature in 3 publications (Carve Surf Mag, Surf Girl Magazine & the official dedication World Surfing Reserve book) and be a part of a featured display at the British Surf Museum!
All you have to do is capture our World Surfing Reserve is in all its glory from this winter season.

To enter, simply take photos within the North Devon World Surfing Reserve and post on your Instagram, tagging @northdevonworkdsurfingreserve and @saltrock_clothing and use the hashtag #ndwsrwinterwaves You will need to follow both accounts too!

We'll judge the best submissions under the following four categories:

  • Best scenic or landscape shot
  • Best surfing manoeuvre
  • Best stoke (the spirit or atmosphere of the surfing reserve)
  • Best junior photo (under 18)

The closing date is 28th February 2023. 

Judging the competition will be a team of five experts.
Editor of Carve Surf Mag, Steve England. Editor of Surf Girl Mag, Louise Searle. Saltrock photographer, Simon Montgomery. Big Wave surfer and local, Andrew Cotton. North Devon World Surfing Reserve founding member Kevin "Cookie" Cook.

  • Follow us @northdevonworldsurfingreserve and @saltock_clothing 
  • Tag us into your photo @northdevonworldsurfingreserve and @saltock_clothing and use #ndwsrwinterwaves on Instagram.
  •  Images submitted must have been taken in the North Devon World Surfing Reserve, this winter.
  • Please get consent from the people within the photograph before you submit.
  • Do not include watermarks, borders, or signatures on your entry.
  • You can submit any number of photos under each category.
  • We will share your images on our social accounts and give you credit in the caption.
  • Entrants under 18 years require permission of a parent and guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under the age of 18 years indicate they have gained permission of a parent and guardian.
  • We aim to notify winners within 14 days of the closing date. 
  • All participants agree to allow North Devon World Surfing Reserve (NDWSR) and affiliates the right to use the images.
  • Saltrock and North Devon World Surfing Reserve have the right to cancel the competition at any time deemed necessary or if circumstances arise outside the Society’s control. 
  • Closing date Tuesday 28th February 2023. 
  • Any photographic equipment can be used.