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Archive for the 'More things to do on the coast' Category

Blackie’s Classics Halloween surf event

October 26th, 2009, 5:41 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

halloween-photoIf you surf Blackie’s in Newport Beach then this is an event you won’t want to miss.  The Blackie’s Classics Longboard Association is holding its 6th annual Halloween Costume contest this weekend.

This isn’t a typical surf competition where judges are only looking for the best ride, but also the best costume.  

About three dozen surfers showed up in costumes last year, including one surfer who came dressed as Laker superstar Kobe Bryant.

The event will start about 7 a.m and wrap up about 10 a.m.  So if you can surf and you think you have a really cool costume this year, come down just north of the Newport Beach Pier on Halloween morning.

When: Saturday, October 31st 7 a.m

Where: Blackie’s, Newport Beach

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

NSSA contest heads down south

October 20th, 2009, 6:19 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

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The National Scholastic Surfing Association NSSA is heading down south this weekend for the fourth stop of the 2009/2010 Southwest Conference Open Season event.

Some of the best 18 and under amateurs from up and down the California coast will be battling it out at the Oceanside Pier

Some of the top talent from Orange County includes: Huntington Beach’s Christian Saenz and Kanoa Igarashi, Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran and Kaleigh Gilchrist from Newport Beach.

The event is made up of several divsions including: Mens, Juniors, Boys, Mini-groms, Women and Longboard.  Meanwhile, Surfline forecasters are calling for a fair to good mix of west northwest swell and southwesterly energy for the coming weekend.  For more info. check out nssa.org.

Where: Oceanside Pier

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

Jay Thomas fundraiser

October 15th, 2009, 6:03 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

jays-road-to-recoveryIf you don’t have any plans this coming Sunday evening and want to help out a fellow surfer then check this out.  There’s a fundraiser for Newport Beach local Jay Thomas who was paralyzed while surfing last March.

A handful of good bands will be jamming at DiPiazza Restaurant and Lava Lounge in Long Beach.  They include: Smogtown, Harbortown Saints, The Junk and special guests Dano and The Juke Joint Freak Show.

Come out and enjoy some good food, good music and help Jay Thomas get back in the water again.  100% of the door money and 20% of all dinner receipts will be donated to the Jay Thomas Special Needs Trust

Tickets are $10 and all ages are welcome.  For the latest on Jay’s progress, go to jaysroadtorecovery.blogspot.com.

Where:DiPiazza’s 520 East  Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90804

When: Sunday, October 18th doors open at 5 p.m for dinner and the music starts at 6:30 p.m

California’s best college surfers compete

October 13th, 2009, 7:23 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

nssaSeveral colleges from up and down the California Coast will be battling it out this weekend to see which university has the best team of surfers.

The first stop of the National Scholastic Surfing Association, 2009/2010 NSSA Southwest College Team Season event takes place in San Diego at the world famous Blacks Beach.

Some of the top universities competing in the first of the four stop tour include:UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, UC San Diego and San Diego State.  For more info. check out nssa.org.

Where: Blacks Beach, San Diego

When: Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th

Luxury surf lessons

October 11th, 2009, 7:12 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

ritzcarlton_lagunaniguelIt seems more and more people are picking up the sport of surfing.  And that means a lot more surf camps are being offered. 

Well how about shacking up at a 5-star resort for a night and getting a one on one surf lesson from a pro surfer?

That’s what Billabong and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel are offering until the end of the year.  The surf clothing giant and premier Southern California resort have teamed up to offer luxury surfing vacation packages.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a child or an adult, a first timer or an experienced surfer who is looking for a few tips from a pro.

All surf lessons include: wetsuits, surfboards, leashes, wax and individual instruction from a Billabong sponsored pro surfer and overnight accomodations at the Ritz-Carlton resort.

The Billabong Surf Experience runs through December 31, 2009 with rates starting at $495.00 per night.  For more info. or to book a reservation, check out the ritzcarlton.com.

Bolsa Chica beach clean up tomorrow

October 9th, 2009, 6:11 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

beach-clean-upIf you don’t have any plans this weekend and your heading down for a surf session and feel like lending a hand, then check this out. 

The Surfrider Foundation Seal Beach Chapter is holding a beach clean up tomorrow.

The second Saturday of each month interested volunteers should meet at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21

If you’re planning on helping out remember to wear some comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes and plenty of sunscreen.

The Surfrider Foundation will provide: gloves, bags, hand sanitizer and the other essentials for cleaning up trash on the beach.  For more info. go to www.sbhbsurfrider.org

Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21

When: Saturday, October 10th 8 a.m to 12 p.m

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