There is an isolated island in the middle of nowhere, far from everything else, but always glowing in every surfer’s imaginary. This island has even a more special meaning for Lightning Bolt, since it was here that our story began, under the Pipeline Masters’ guidance, almost 40 years ago. 
Lightning Bolt’s affirmation today is still inseparable from this island and that was why, last January, our renewed BOLT TEAM set its horizons to the place where it all started, but also to one of the most blessed places for the surf practise – Hawaii. 
And Hawaii played the game and welcomed us with first-class waves, during one of the best winter seasons of the last years. 
David Raimundo on a very accented bottom turn in Pipeline.
It was a surf trip full of memories and emotions, definitely the most special one for those who love Lightning Bolt like we do.
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27 Apr 2010
Hawaii, surf highlights
12 Apr 2010
Surftrip in Hawaii – the official video – Part II
Today we present you the second part of the video in Hawaii, featuring the european team riders surfing the North Shore.
Team Riders: Alexandre "Xaninho" Ferreira, David Raimundo,Jeremy Brasset, Jord Fortmann, Nicolas Pinot, Pedro Soares, Txaber Trojaola.
Where: Pipeline, Haleiwa, Puena Point
Txaber Trojaola, our basque team rider was also there and tells us a bit more about Haleiwa:
This was your first surf trip with Lightning Bolt. What kind of expectations did you have?
Everything was new for me so I really had no expectations. I just wanted to get to know the rest of the team better, surf with them as a team, have fun, catch good waves, good vibes and hopefully some good photos too.
But this was not your first time in Hawaii?
It was my third visit to Hawaii, but I’d never interacted so closely with the Hawaiian community like we did this time! I also had the chance to surf new spots – even some secret spots.
You surfed in Haleiwa a couple of days, why?
We went there a few times because it had smaller crowd so we could have more relaxed, fun and laidback sessions. The waves were not as big and there was less competition than at Pipeline.
How are the waves in Haleiwa in comparison to the classic spots of Pipeline and Sunset?
It’s a different wave, completely different. It’s a very powerful right, with a strong swell, but surprisingly manoeuvrable and once in a while you get a tube.
With what kind of wind and swell conditions works better there?
With no wind or south wind and north swell. It needs a big swell to work.
You’ve surfed Pipeline, Sunset and other spots. Which one suits you best?
I love Sunset and I think Pipeline could also be a good wave for me, but I need to know it better and get more confident there. Usually, there’s a big crowd of people who’ve been surfing there their entire lives, which can be intimidating if you don’t feel 100% prepared.
Did the locals give you a hard time?
I never got into any trouble there, but the competition for waves is always tough and everyone’s position is made pretty clear. I like being relaxed in the water, waiting for my moment and for my wave. That’s why there’s nothing like surfing just with friends…
The Bolt Team was a true European melting pot. How was it to be together with surfers from Portugal, France and Holland?
It was great – everyone is so nice and it was really fun to spend time with them in and out the water.
12 Feb 2010
Bolt Team 2010
Top Bottom, left to right: Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, Txaber Trojaola, Miguel Ximenez, Pedro Soares, David Raimundo, Gege Brasset, Teresa Abraços, Léa Mengual, Alexandre “Madxano” Ferreira, Justin Delanne, Maria Abecasis, João Kopke, Nuande “Pekel” Silva, Hadrien Ballion, Ratus Fari, Pumas, Bruno Rodrigues, Joel “Papu” Pereira.
We are very stoked to present the official Bolt Team for 2010 in Europe.
The main novelties are the first ever team riders in France, Spain and Holland, as the brand is now expanding its business in several European countries.
In France, we welcome Jeremy Brasset, Justin Delanne, Hadrien Ballion and Léa Mengual.
In Spain, from the Basque Country, pro-surfer and WQS athlete Txaber Trojaola is our first ever Spanish surfer.
In Holland, Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, the surf, longboard and snowboard instructor, but also a great free surfer, will hold the Bolt in the cold Dutch waters.
In Portugal, we highlight Teresa Abraços, national champion in 1996, and now a very respected and admired free surfer. She surfs since 1981 and, nowadays, her main objective is to use surf as a strong environmental keeper, but also to spread the sport in the poor coutries.
27 Jan 2010
Hawaii – More Surf
Pedro Soares presenting his board in Hawaii – Vertical mode. The best thing of surfing in Hawaii, is that you always find a great spot even if the wind is bad on most spots. That day we had to go to Puena Point, where they film Lost series and one of the few spots with good conditions.
Gege Brasset, our french team rider always with beautiful carves. 
David Raimundo, the portuguese team rider was one of the most enthusiastic, when the “surf” was about to begin. 
Jord Fortmann directly from the Orange country (Holland) on a very deep bottom turn. 
Again Jeremy “Gege” Brasset very concentrated at work 
Pedro Soares, the portuguese team rider, showed his best surf in his first trip to Hawaii
Jord Fortmann (left) and Nicolas Pinot (right) on the rocks to start again
Gege Brasset explaining live how to draw the line
13 Jan 2010
Hawaii – Return to the source – First Surf
Small day in Pipe, but Alexandre Ferreira aka “Mad Xano” got to experience the tube feeling. 
Txaber Trojaola, our basque rider trying to find way to get in the tube.
Mad Xano dropping in.
Joshua Paskowitz at work in Pipe.
Right after coming Indonesia, Pedro Soares didn’t stop and ruled Sunset Beach
Haleiwa pre-session: Left to Right: David Raimundo, Jord Fortman on the wax and the Super model Nicolas Pinot.
Gege Brasset on his first day at Haleiwa.
Jord “Fart”mann on his way to start in Haleiwa
9 Jan 2010
Hawaii-Return to the Source-First Day
Finally we had time to post the first day photos. As the waves are so good, we still didn’t have time to spend in the internet. Soon, the first surf shots. Today, the team is surfing at Sunset Beach that is 15-20 feet.
THE CREW
THE HOUSE 
FIRST SPOT-HYKILAY 
SECOND SPOT-PIPELINE 
15 Oct 2009
Team riders chase the last wildcard for the Rip Curl Pro Search
Next Sunday, 18th October, sixteen portuguese surfers will dispute the trials to the last entry in Rip Curl Pro Search, Supertubos, Peniche. Among them, there are three Lightning Bolt team riders: Alexandre “Xaninho” Ferreira, Miguel Ximenez and the team manager David Raimundo. The other surfers they will face are: David Luis, Edgar Nozes, Nuno Silva, António Ribeiro, João Guedes, Vasco Ribeiro, Frederico Morais, César Rosa, Acácio Grandela, Ruben Gonzalez, Justin Mujica, Eduardo Fernandes and João Antunes. The trials will happen during the morning, starting in the quarter-finals and with four men heats. This is a great opportunity for our Portuguese team riders, as they can show their talent all over the world. Check this blog to keep upadated.
The super hiper mega powerful Alexandre Ferreira
David Raimundo, the team manager surfing in Nicaragua
Miguel Ximenez waiting for the tube, Nicaragua
30 Sept 2009
Team Riders are blasting at Eurosurf 2009
Also in the surf senior contest, David Raimundo made the best score of the first round heats, as he got a 15,67 leaving behind John McCarthy and Erwin Duin.
In the surf ladies contest, our youngest team rider there, made it to the second round also with the first place in the first round.
Stay tuned at http://www.eurosurfing.org/eurosurf/
Alexandre "Xaninho" Ferreira placed first both in round 1 and round 2 heatsphoto: David Ferguson
25 Sept 2009
Team Riders at Eurosurf 2009
Alexandre Ferreira and Miguel Ximenez will surf the surf open challenge, David Raimundo, our European team manager will run the senior surf challenge and Maria Abecasis is going to surf the girls contest.
The opening ceremony will take place on Saturday 26th Sept starting with a Parade leaving AIB House, The Esplanade, at 4.45pm accompanied by the Ashiki Drum band, down towards Charring Cross, down King street and into Library Place. Down Mulcaster Street and into Liberation square for the ceremony. ETA approx 5.05pm. ceremony starts 5.15pm.
Check out the event’s website.
17 Jul 2009
Massacre in Nicaragua - The Trailer
In 11 March 2009, some of the Bolt team riders, were called to Iguana Ranch in Playa Colorado to unveil on of the most intriguing mysteries in the world surf history. Rumors in Europe made us believe that Playa Colorado (named after the river that forms the bank called Rio Colorado) is probably one of the best beach breaks in Central America, more precisely in Nicaragua.
Much has been said and speculated, but till now you didn't have any real proof about these rumors.
David Raimundo, Miguel Ximenez, Pumas and Maria Abecasis were the detectives in charge to clarify what is true and what is myth.
We remind you that they only had 10 days of investigation, but they brought us a lot of insights.
Now watch it for yourself