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Archive for the 'Day trips' Category

Faction Surfboards Grand Opening party

November 20th, 2009, 7:01 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

faction-surfboardsIf you’re thinking about picking up a new board, then you might want to check out this event happening on Saturday. 

Faction Surfboards is having a huge Grand Opening party for its new store and surfboard factory.

Faction Surfboards was launched in 2007 by local Huntington Beach shaper Mike Huseman who has been mowing foam for several years.

The big shindig will include: surfboard and product giveaways from several companies including: Future fins, Austin Foam Cores, S.E.R.F Academy, Graphite Masters and many more.  There will also be FREE food catered by Wahoos fish tacos and beverages from Monster Energy Drinks.

Faction Surfboards produces all sorts of equipment including: shortboards, fishes, funboards, longboards and stand-up paddleboards.  The new 2010 line of boards will be on display and if you find one you like you can place your custom order at the event.  

The Grand Opening party will also have live music performed by the Lone Watti Orchestra, Guns Don’t Argue and Bob Milspaugh.  For more info. and directions, check outFactionsurfboards.com. or call (714) 496-5383.

When: Saturday, November 21st 11 a.m to 6 p.m

Where: Faction Surfboards 1981 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana 92705

ZJ Boarding House/Hurley Store Grand Opening party

November 19th, 2009, 7:36 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

hurley-party1While many big surf brands have been affected by the sluggish economy in the last year or so, one major brand is showing no signs of slowing down.

Hurley once again is teaming up with another core surf, skate and snowboard shop.  This time the action sports giant is opening a store inside ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica.

This weekend there’s a huge Grand Opening party at the new Hurley Store.  There will be live music, drinks, food, and plenty of prizes. 

If you purchase any goods from the store you’ll also get a FREE “Drifter” tee, the new Rob Machado, Taylor Steele movie. 

The band MK and the Gentlemen will also be jamming from 2 to 3 p.m.  Everyone is invited, it’s FREE and all ages are welcome.  For more info. check out,zjboardinghouse.com/zjhurleystore.html.

When: Saturday, November 21st 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Where: ZJ Boarding House 2619 Main Street, Santa Monica

Stewart Surfboards Holiday swap meet

November 13th, 2009, 7:50 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

stewart-surfboardsAre you in the market for a new surfboard or in need of some extra cash for the holidays? 

Well here’s an opportunity to sell some of your old surf equipment that’s collecting dust.

Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente is holding its first annual Holiday Swap Meet next month. 

Here’s how it works…Drop off your items at the surf shop on Thursday December 3rd or Friday December 4th and the staff will help you price and sign in your items.  If your equipment sells, you can either take 100 percent store credit or 75 percent same as cash.

They’re expecting lots of surfboards and other surf equipment, so stop by and score some great deals.  For more info. check out stewartsurfboards.com or call (949) 292-4805.

When: Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th

Where: Stewart Surfboards 2102 South El Camino Real, San Clemente

NSSA contests at the HB Pier and 9th Street today

November 8th, 2009, 8:08 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

nssaThe National Scholastic Surfing Association will be happening on the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier today.

This is the fourth stop of the NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Season  schedule.  The two day competition started on Saturday with several amateur surfers from the southland battling it out in the chest to head high surf.

Today several divisions will take to the water including: Mens, Longboard, Womens, Juniors, Menehune, Seniors, Boys, Girls, Masters, Super Seniors and Duke.

Meanwhile, the best colleges from up and down the California coast will be competing just a little north of the Huntington Beach Pier at  9th street

This is the second stop of the NSSA California College Team Season schedule.  Some of the top universities competing include: Long Beach State, San Diego State, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego.  For more info. and heat times, check out nssa.org. 

When: Sunday, November 8th 7 a.m to 5 p.m

Where: Southside of the HB Pier and 9th street north of the pier

Vintage surf swap meet

November 6th, 2009, 5:50 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

old-boardsIf you like to collect old surfboards and surf memorabilia then this is an event you’ll definitely want to check out this weekend. 

The Longboard Collector Club will be having a big surf swap meet in Seal Beach this Saturday where you can buy, sell or trade old surf stuff.

There will be a large display of vintage surfboards, skateboards, bellyboards, posters, surf flicks, books, clothing and anything else surf related.

If you’ve never been to one of these events, it’s really cool to see some of the old retro surf goods that people show up with. 

And who knows maybe you’ll find an amazing deal on an old classic board from back in the day.  For more info. check out the longboardcollectorclub.com.

When: Saturday, November 7th  at 8 a.m

Where: Mahe Restaurant, 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach

“Coffee Conversations” with PT

November 5th, 2009, 2:54 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

pt-coffee-conversationsIf you want the chance to meet the first ASP World Champion then this is something to check out in the coming weeks. 

Peter ”PT” Townend will be hosting “Coffee Conversations, Talk Story and Bustin’ Down the Door at Huntington Surf and Sport.

The Aussie legend will be discussing surfboards and telling stories about what the surf scene was like back in the day. 

And if you’re in the market for a new stick, PT’s Santa Cruz surfboard model,the Stylemaster retro single fin will be available to check out or buy.

There will also be a ton of FREE giveaways and a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Santa Cruz Cruzer skateboard.

Where: Huntington Surf and Sport, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach (714) 841-4000

When: November 14th, November 28th, December 12th and December 19th which is a special Groms day for Christmas.  Each event goes from 7 a.m to noon.

WSA contest this weekend

October 23rd, 2009, 11:27 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

wsa-surfIf you happen to be heading down south for a surf this weekend and you’re going to be near Carlsbad, stop by and check out the Western Surfing Association surf contest.

The third stop of the 2009/2010 WSA Surf Series takes place at Ponto in South Carlsbad.  Several amateur surfers from the southland will be competing in the two-day event.

The divisions include:Legends, Senior Men’s, Men’s, Masters, Women’s, Longboard, Micro Grom, Boys and Girls

The surfers hit the water each day at 7 a.m with the event wrapping up about 5 p.m.  For more info. and heat times, check out surfwsa.org.

When: Saturday, October 24th and Sunday October 25th

Where: South Carlsbad Ponto

Rip Curl Wetsuits demo day

October 21st, 2009, 6:31 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

rip-curl-bombAre you thinking about purchasing a fresh fullsuit for winter?  Well if you’re not sure what brand to buy, then here’s a chance to test out one of the biggest wetsuit makers in the business.

Rip Curl is holding a demo day in Huntington Beach this Friday.  This is a great opportunity to try the all new line of Rip Curl Bomb wetsuits featuring lighter, warmer and more flexible E3 neoprene.

Rip Curl team rider Tom Curren and a few other notable surfers are expected to be on hand as well.  So who knows maybe you’ll even be able to go grab a surf session with the 3-time World Champ.

For more info. check out Ripcurl.com.

Where: Southside of the Huntington Beach Pier

When: Friday, October 23rd from 8 a.m to 12 p.m

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