1 / 4   World surfing competition, the Boardmasters, kicked off on August 8 in Cornwall England. /VCG Photo.

2 / 4   High-ranked surfers from the world were seen from early morning competing for the first day of the Quicksilver Open. Other surfing competitions including the Roxy Open, UGG Men’s Longboard Pro and UGG Women’s Longboard Pro were also lined up for the following days. /VCG Photo.

3 / 4   The Boardmaster surfing competition originated in 1981. And now it has evolved into an exhilarating surf, skate and music five-day festival as one of the biggest events in the UK. /VCG Photo.

4 / 4   The can’t-miss surfers’ battle has attracted crowds of tourists and visitors. /VCG Photo.