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Archive for 2008

Gathering of the Tribes contest at San Onfore

December 31st, 2008, 10:02 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is holding the 13th annual Gathering of the Tribes contest this weekend at San Onfore.

The winter longboard event brings kicks off the Coalition of Surfing Clubs 2009 competitive season. 

The program always offers a great mix of spectacular competitive longboarding, a variety beach activities and support of several worthwhile charities.

Held at the beginning of the every year the Gathering of the Tribes contest features two competitive surfing areas at legendary Church Beach in San Onofre, Calif. 

More than 350 competitors are expected to show up from 18 Longboard Coalition Teams.  

The event runs both days this weekend, with finals on Jan. 4. 

 
The surfing showcases a combination of traditional longboard styles along with newer more progressive moves.  
The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. For more info, go to www. dohosurf.org or contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com

Standout surfer stories for 2008

December 31st, 2008, 9:29 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

I have the great fortune with this job to come across so many amazing people, and bring their tales to you each year.

As I looked back at 2008 at some of those times of greatness, kindness and determination, I can think of a few stand outs that I’d like to remember as we come to a close.

I’ve picked a few here that really inspired me personally – and as we head into the New Year, I hope sharing these will give us all something to aspire to as we make our goals for 2009.

Those stories included a first-time double amputee surfer, a dentist who did an impromptu surgery after a shark attack, and a guy who surfed 8 hours straight for a loved on.

Click here to read a recap of those stories.

Havassy’s New Year’s Eve Art Show

December 31st, 2008, 7:12 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Are you still trying to figure out what to do for New Year’s Eve?  How about hanging out and having some great food and a few cocktails with one of Orange Counties hippest surf artists.  Newport Beach’s Rob Havassy will be showing his latest paintings and drawings from his 2009 calendar “A Surf Odyssey”.  It all happens a the Sol Grill located at McFadden Place in Newport Beach at the base of the Newport Beach Pier.  For directions and info. call 949 723-4105 or check out havassyart.com.

Surf Report 12-31-08

December 31st, 2008, 6:55 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Good Wednesday morning surf addicts.  Yeah you’re probably wondering when was the last time I saw a wave over waist high?  It seems like a really really long time.  Well unfortunately it’s another day of dribblers.

It’s mostly clean with some pretty thig fog parked along the coast.  We’ve got a micro amount of west northwest energy in the water.  That recipe is offering us some pretty gutless lines with a few decent ones if you’re on a longboard.

Most OC beaches are running about ankle to knee high with the focal points pulling thigh to waist high waves with maybe a plus set if you’re lucky.

At 10:29 a.m the tide climbs up to a 5.2 high and then drains out to zero feet at 5:48 this evening.  If you’re gonna get wet throw on the 4/3 full and maybe the booties with the water temp at most breaks hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

GO GROMS!!

Are you brave enough to take the plunge?

December 30th, 2008, 10:27 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

Let’s face it – we can all use a fresh start this New Year’s Day.

Hundreds of brave beachgoers will be splashing into the frigid ocean at high noon near the Huntington Beach Pier on Thursday to kick off 2009 at the annual Lions Surf City Splash.

Will you be out there to take a dip?
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Surfline: How will the first waves of the New Year be?

December 30th, 2008, 8:15 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

Surfline.com’s Chris Borg gives us a look at what the waves will look like for the New Year. Here’s what it’s looking like:

High pressure leads to fine weather but small surf for the end of the old year and the start of the new one.

A high pressure system anchored off the California coast sets up sunny skies for the last day of 2008, with high temperatures at the beach reaching the low 60’s on Wednesday. Thursday morning starts off partly cloudy and with some patchy fog, then it’s back to clear skies that afternoon. Waves will be on the weak side through the middle of the week, as a small scale northwest swell laps in with 1-3’ zone surf.

Partly cloudy conditions and patchy fog repeat for Friday morning, followed by clearing in the afternoon. Waves stay weak then.  More cloud cover and rising westerly winds are due by the weekend.  The increasing onshore flow sets up more 2-3’+ surf for Saturday and Sunday.  That’s joined by a fun size shot of Southern Hemisphere swell from the end of the weekend into early next week.

Surf Report 12-30-08

December 30th, 2008, 7:18 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

Waking up with the waves on Tuesday.  Well I think it’s time to invest in a log!!  Yep it’s super small again.  It’s mostly clean or light offshore with a tiny dose of west northwest energy and a touch of southwest swell.

That recipe is making for some pretty weak crumbly lines with a few that’ll get you going if you’re on a longboard or a really fat fish.  Most OC beaches are running about ankle to knee high with the focal points pulling thigh to waist high waves with an occasional bigger one.

At 9:55 a.m the tide climbs up to a 5.5 high which will have some spots pretty swamped or shut down mid to late morning.  The tide then drains out to a negative 0.3 low at 5:17 this evening.

If you’re really jonesing for a surf, throw on the 4/3 full and maybe the booties with the water temp at most spots hanging between 54 and 56 degrees.

For more surf info. check out surfline.com

Good luck!!

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