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The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau

November 17th, 2009, 7:32 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

eddie-aikauThe North Shore of Oahu is about to kick into high gear and that means one of the worlds most prestigious surf contests official waiting period is about to begin.

The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory of Eddie Aikau takes place at Waimea Bay which is one of the most famous surf spots on the seven mile stretch of coast. 

However, the special event hasn’t happened since December of 2004, when Kauai’s Bruce Irons took the win. 

The contest requires the surf to be at least 25 feet Hawaiian scale which is about 30 to 40 feet on the face of the wave, but mother nature hasn’t produced that amount of swell in the last five years.

Some of this years invitees include: 9-time World Champion Kelly Slater, Andy and Bruce Irons, Sunny Garcia, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Michael Ho, Shane Dorian and San Clemente’s Greg Long.

The 2009/2010 Eddie Aikau event is celebrating the 25th anniversary this winter.  The opening ceremony takes place on Thursday December 3rd.  The official waiting period for the contest runs until February 28, 2010. 

For more info. and a full list of this years invitees and alternates, go to quiksilver.com/eddie.

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O.C. surfer wins trip to Australia at Rip Curl GromSearch contest

November 16th, 2009, 10:53 am by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

koloheandino-6852San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino took home a big win at Salt Creek this past Saturday at the 2009 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final.

The final event in the national series brought together some of the best young surfers from around the nation, with Kolohe earning an all-expenses paid trip to Bells Beach in Australia in April to go up against the best from around the globe.

Kolohe posted a heat total of 15.36 in the final, where he went up against - and beat out -  Newport’s Taylor Thorne.

Andino is no stranger to winning and has had a stellar year - in June, he took home national titles in three divisions during the National Scholastic Surfing Championship.

The Rip Curl contest is meant to groom young talent to face similar conditions to those they would see in the World Championship Tour, on which undoubtedly we’ll see some of these young surfers in the near future.

O.C.’s Lakey Peterson also did really well, placing second in the finals for girls younger than 16.

It’s the 10th year the event has been held, and through the years several now well-known names have been among the winners, including surfers such as Stephanie Gilmore, Mason Ho (who beat Jordy Smith to become the first non-Australian Rip Curl GromSearch Champion in 2005), Owen Wright, Sally Fitzgibbons and Alana Blanchard, according to the Web site.

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Surfer Gary Edgar remembered during paddleout

November 15th, 2009, 1:35 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

As each person released a white dove into the sky near the ocean, Bob Marley’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” played in the background.

It was the song playing on Gary Edgar’s iPod when he died on Wednesday in a hospital after a sudden bout with lung cancer. He was 45.
Friends and family came together on the shore in Newport Beach this morning to say goodbye to Gary Edgar, and more than a hundred went into the water for a traditional “paddleout,” where surfers form a circle, hold hands and remember their loved one.

“We’re just amazed and shocked at the support we have from all our friends,” Ron Edgar said. “This is indeed a sad day for all of us. … Personally, he was my guardian angel.”

Read more about the tribute here.

surfboard with a picture of Gary Edgar and covered with flowers is shown during a paddleout memorial for Edgar, a pro surfer from the 80s who died of lung cancer at age 45, in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sunday. PHOTOS BY CARLOS DELGADO, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Surfboard with a picture of Gary Edgar and covered with flowers is shown during a paddleout memorial for Edgar, a pro surfer from the 80s who died of lung cancer at age 45. PHOTOS BY CARLOS DELGADO, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

 

People watch from the shore during a paddleout memorial for Gary Edgar, a pro surfer from the 80s who died of lung cancer at age 45, in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sunday

People watch from the shore during a paddleout memorial for Gary Edgar, a pro surfer from the 80s who died of lung cancer at age 45, in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sunday

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Huge deals at Hurley holiday sale

November 13th, 2009, 6:08 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

“What size are you?” I ask the guy standing next to me, holding up a pair of boardshorts to his 6-foot-something frame.

Technically, I was supposed to be working. But I couldn’t help but put my notebook and camera away and grab a handful of clothes for friends and loved ones while at the Hurley Warehouse Holiday Sale this afternoon.

Wetsuits for $100, boardshorts for $20, jeans down from $68 to $30, T-shirts for $10. Hundreds of boxes of stuff filling the Irvine warehouse. Let the holiday shopping begin!

I went through the warehouse to snap some shots to give readers an idea of what’s being offered at the big sale, in case you want to go Saturday and get some early shopping done for the holidays.

Want to go? The sale continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address is 2323 Main St., Irvine.

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For more ways to save in OC, check out the Register’s OC Deals Blog

 

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Longtime Newport Beach local passed away

November 13th, 2009, 5:44 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

garyLongtime Newport Beach local Gary “Shredgar” Edgar lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday.  If you grew up surfing the Newport jetties in the 80’s, then you likely saw this regular foot ripper in the lineup at one time or another.

Edgar was known for his bright colored paint jobs on his boards and fluorescent wetsuits.  He did a lot of competing in his early years and was always backed by some Orange County based surf brand.

Once his surfing career came to an end, he worked in the surf industry for several years.  In the mid to late 90’s Edgar owned and operated Clear Water Glassing in Costa Mesa and Area 51 surfboards and clothing.

If you were a friend of Gary Edgar’s come out and celebrate his life this weekend.  A paddle-out will take place at Orange Street in Newport Beach on Sunday, November 15, at 9 a.m.

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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

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SYRV fundraiser helps surf regions in Nicaragua

November 12th, 2009, 10:35 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

If you’re looking to give back as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, check out this SYRV fundraiser aimed at giving back in poor regions of Nicaragua. 

The event - to be held at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Stronghold in Venice - will feature the documentary FLOW, an award-winning film that raises questions about the privatization of fresh water supplies.

Producer Stephen Starr will be on hand to answer questions about the film.  There will also be music performances at 9 p.m. Donations of $12 or more at the door. RSVP here.

The upcoming surf/yoga trip - departing Nov. 22 and coming back Nov. 29  — is part of an “Ecotourism” trend, which allows surf travelers to give back to poor regions where they utilize waves.  

In addition to surfing and yoga (neither of which are mandatory), there are also options for fishing trips, volcano hikes, kayaking, horseback riding, zip lining and more.

All of the proceeds from the event go to SYRV and non-profit Laguna Project to build a community center in Jiquilillo, where locals will learn various skills to earn a living and installing water purification systems so families have access to fresh water.

Other projects during the week-long trips include: giving school supplies to the children, handing out clothes and food at a dump yard in Chinandega - which will be done on Thankgiving Day -  and teaching local kids how to surf.

This kid - Carlos - was surfing on a refrigerator door before a SYRV volunteer donated a surfboard.

This kid - Carlos - was surfing on a refrigerator door before a SYRV volunteer donated a surfboard.

Travelers spend four days at Monty’s Surf Camp in Jiquilillo, a small fishing town in the northern region of Nicaragua. Another three days are spent down south in the popular surf destination of San Juan Del Sur.

 O’Neill has stepped up and donated two boxes of kid’s clothes for this upcoming trip. Companies that have donated in the past include RVCA, Sanuk and Adidas.  

SYRV also has a few spots open for the upcoming trip, so if you’re looking for a last minute getaway, hit up Monique at monique@syrv.org or 310-713-1878. And shoot her an RSVP if you plan on coming out to the fundraiser.

I joined this trip in August, and can tell you first hand it was a really amazing experience and there’s nothing better for the soul than giving back to people who need it more than you imagine.

If you can’t make the trip or fundraiser, donate here.  All donations  and trips are tax deductable.

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Volcom surf contest coming up

November 12th, 2009, 4:42 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

volcom-starfish-300x2001If you’re an amateur or pro competitive surfer, then here’s your last chance to qualify for Volcom’s big championship event next year. 

The third and final stop of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf  Tour, Orange County Starfish Series is happening next weekend.

The one-day event will likely draw lots of top talent from up and down the California coast. 

Robert Patterson is holding down the overall points in the Pro/Am division followed by Newport Beach’s Chase Newsom.  Sitting in first in the Juniors division is Eric Heimstaedt and in second is Newport Beach’s Bobby Okvist.

Then in the Groms division it’s Martin Jeri holding down the lead followed by Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran.  And lastly in the Girls it’s Kulia Doherty in first with Charlotte Hand trailing behind in second.

Next weekend’s Volcom contest takes place at River Jetties in Newport Beach.  As always it’s FREE to enter, but on a first come first serve basis.  So if you’re planning on surfing in the competition get there at the crack of dawn!! 

As always there’s a ton of great prizes for the finalists and some cash for the overall winner of the Pro/Am division.  For more info. check out volcom.com or call (949) 646-2175 ext. 6302.

When: Saturday, November 21st

Where: River Jetties, Newport Beach

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