Charles Martin (Oakley) has won the ASP Grade-2 Oakley Pro Junior Lacanau after defeating Pierre Valentin Laborde in the 30-minute final in consistent three-foot waves. Martin, with his second consecutive win in Lacanau, grabs the ASP European Junior men’s crown and will lead the regional ratings Top 4 into the ASP World Junior Tour events. Martin was in superb form throughout the final day, letting his best surfing speak to score the event’s best wave in the semi-finals before defeating fellow finalist Laborde in the final thanks to an accurate wave choice and solid tactics. With two wins in three events (Sopelana and Lacanau) and an equal 5th finish, Martin was by far the best on tour this season. In his current form he is also a title candidate for the Oakley Pro Junior Finale in Bali from October 2-13, 2010.

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OAKLEY PRO JUNIOR LACANAU FINAL
1 – Charles Martin (GLP), 11.17
2 – Pierre Valentin Laborde (FRA), 9.84

ASP EUROPEAN JUNIOR MEN’S FINAL RATINGS TOP 10

1 – Charles Martin (GLP), Qualifies for the 2010 ASP World Junior Tour

2 – Filipe Jervis (PRT), Qualifies for the 2010 ASP World Junior Tour

3 – Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR), Qualifies for the 2010 ASP World Junior Tour

4 – Tom Cloarec (FRA), Qualifies for the 2010 ASP World Junior Tour

5 – Igor Muniain (EUK)

6 – Medi Veminardi (REU)

8 – Pierre Valentin Laborde (FRA)

8 - Edouard Delpero (FRA)

10 - Damien Chaudoy (REU)

(Official Press Release Oakley)