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California’s best college surfers compete

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

nssa Several 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

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Billabong Pro Mundaka finally back on!

October 12th, 2009, 6:49 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

The 2009 Billabong Pro Mundaka event is finally back on today after a week without waves.

The 8th stop of the ASP World Championship Tour started back up Monday morning to finish the final eight heats of Round 1 and move onto the Round of 2.

The surf finally picked up a bit, but unfortunately the world’s best surfers had compete in fairly chewed up two to three foot waves at a spot called Sopelana before moving back to Mundaka for the start of Round 2.

Some of the competitors going home early after losing in Round 1 included: Huntington Beach’s Timmy Reyes, Oxnard’s Nathaniel Curran, Aussies Josh Kerr and Jay “Bottle” Thompson and Hawaii’s Dustin Barca.

Moving on to Round 2 is San Clemente’s Chris Ward and Aussies Dean Morrison and Mick Campbell. The 2009 Billabong Pro Mundaka official waiting period wraps up on Saturday, October 17th. For the latest on the event or to watch the live webcast, check out billabongpro.com.

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Luxury surf lessons

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

ritzcarlton_lagunaniguel It 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.

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Bolsa Chica beach clean up tomorrow

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

beach-clean-up If 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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Quiksilver’s new heated vest

October 8th, 2009, 6:39 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

quiksilver-heated-vest Well it goes to show that wetsuit technology has come a long way. Yep the folks over at Quiksilver are staying ahead of the curve with a new item every surfer is going to want to try this winter.

They recently unveiled the new Quiksilver Cypher PS+ heated vest. The first ever battery powered vest can be worn and used under any wetsuit.

So, if that fullsuit you have isn’t providing you with enough warmth, then this is the ticket.

The state of the art heated vest utilizes FAR infra-red heating technology, delivering hours of heat to those vital organs allowing for a much longer session when the water is really chilly.

The Quiksilver Cypher PS+ heated vestcomes with high and low heat settings, a rechargeable battery and two battery chargers for the car and wall. For more info. or where to pick up this new gadget, check out quiksilver.com/wetsuits.

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Quiksilver wetsuits demo days

October 7th, 2009, 6:13 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

wetsuit-demo Winter is fast approaching and unfortunately that means the water temperature will be dropping in the next few weeks. So if you’re in the market for a fresh fullsuit, then check this out.

Quiksilver is hosting a handful of wetsuit demo days at various surf spots along the Southern California coast in the next couple of weeks. The entire new line of Quiksilver Cypher wetsuits will be available to try.

They include the 6/5/3 mm hooded fullsuit, 4/3 mm chest zip full, 3/2 mm chest zip full and the 3/2 mm back zip fullsuit.

A handful of Quiksilver’s top team riders will also be on hand including: 4-time World Champ Mark Richards, Balaram Stack, Tyler Newton and big-wave charger Peter Mel. For more info. check out quiksilver.com/wetsuits.

Where: Northside of the Huntington Beach Pier

When: Wednesday, October 14th 7:30 a.m

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Owen Wright qualifies for the 2010 Dream Tour

October 6th, 2009, 5:39 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

owen-wright Aussie Owen Wright has reason to be celebrating. The young Australian phenom just secured himself a spot on next year’s ASP World Championship Tour after a 5th place finish at the Local Motion Pro at Guaruja in Brazil.

The lanky 6′3 goofy-footer has been grabbing the attention of the surf world for quite some time, but especially in the last year.

Wright started off 2009 focusing on the Junior Pro tour and some select ASP World Qualifying Series contests, but since then has dominated both series putting himself in 1st place on the Junior Pro rankings and currently 3rd on the WQS.

19-year old Owen Wright is known for his explosive backside attack as well as huge frontside and backside airs. Wright’s sponsors include: Rip Curl clothing and wetsuits, Dragon Optics, FCS, Gorilla Grip and Bryne Surfboards. Look for this ripper to do some serious damage on the 2010 Dream Tour.

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Billabong Pro Mundaka gets underway

October 5th, 2009, 5:27 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

billabong-pro The eighth stop of the ASP World Championship Tour got underway today in Europe.

The 2009 Billabong Pro Mundaka completed the first eight heats of Round 1 on Monday in clean three to four foot surf at the famous lefthand point break.

ASP officials opted to run the man-on-man elimination format at this event, so basically it’s do or die for some competitors.

Advancing on day one included: 2009 ASP WCT Rookie Kekoa Bacalso from Hawaii who had the highest heat score of the day. Also, moving on to the next round is South Africa’s David Weare and Aussies Kai Otton and Ben Dunn.

Some of the early Round 1 upsets who will be going home early include: Hawaii’s Roy Powers, France’s Tim Boal and Aussies Phillip MacDonald and Drew Courtney.

Some of the standout heats coming up in the remainder of Round 1 include: H.B local boy Timmy Reyes and Michael Picon in heat 12, Josh Kerr and Nic Muscroft in heat 13 and San Clemente’s Chris Ward and Dayyan Neve in heat 15.

The Billabong Pro Mundaka official waiting period runs until Saturday, October 17th. To watch the live action or see the heats on demand, check out billabongpro.com.

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Echo Beach Clean Up

October 3rd, 2009, 7:08 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

beach-cleanup1 If you enjoy the beach and can’t stand seeing trash on the sand, then here’s a chance to lend a hand. The Quiksilver Foundation and The Surfrider Foundation are teaming up for another beach cleanup.

This time it’s taking place at Newport Beach’s famous Echo Beach. That’s the stretch of sand between 52nd street and 56th street where surfers Danny Kwock, Jeff Parker, Preston Murray and John Gothard made names for themselves back in the 80’s.

If this happens to be a spot you like to paddle out, come down on Saturday afternoon between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. A beach clean up will take place on the first Saturday of every month at this same spot. For more info. check out quiksilverfoundation.org.

Where: 52nd street, Newport Beach

When: Saturday, October 3rd from 3 p.m to 5 p.m

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Surfscience Teen Conference

October 1st, 2009, 12:53 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

tide-pools1 If you’re a teenage surfer or a teen who just enjoys the ocean and would like to learn a little more about the world’s biggest body of water, then check this out.

The second annual Surfscience Teen Conference is happening in a little over a week from now in Dana Point. Several 8th through 12th grade students from the across the southland are expected to attend.

If you’ve always wondered where waves come from or what causes the big tide swings in the ocean, then this is a great opportunity to get a lesson in Ocean 101.

The Surfscience Teen Conference is an all-day long event. If you’re interested in attending, contact the Ocean Institute at (949) 496-2274 or email: oi@ocean-institute.org.

Where: Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point

When: Saturday, October 17th from 7:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m

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Surfing America Prime Series coming to Churches

September 30th, 2009, 4:02 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

The prestigious Surfing America Prime Surf Series is making surfingamerica a stop at Churches in San Onofre this coming weekend.

What was formerly the PacSun WSA Prime Surf Series is an invite-only competition with the best 18 and under amateur guy and girl surfers from across the country.

This is the second stop of the ten event 2009/2010 schedule. There are five divisions including: Boys under 18, Boys under 16, Boys under 14, Girls under 18 and Girls under 16.

The Surfing America Prime Surf Series events are run just like an ASPJunior Pro event with 4-man/20 minute heats, ASP judges, computer scoring, live webcasts and high profile media support.

For more info. check out surfingamerica.org.

Where: Churches, San Onofre State Beach

When: Saturday, October 3rd

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TheSurfingSite.com

September 29th, 2009, 5:40 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

beginner-surfers If you’ve ever thought about wanting to try surfing, but just don’t now how to get started, then check this out. A new website was launched recently called TheSurfingSite.com.

It’s the perfect place to go for first-timers and entry level surfers. The Surfing Site has everything a beginning surfer needs to know about the sport in one easy to navigate website.

Some of the key features you’ll find include: Travel and Destination Guides, Surfing Spots around the World, Directory of Surf Schools and Camps, Surfing 101 and Surf Videos and Photos.

For more info. contact TheSurfingSite.com.

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NSSA contest coming to HB

September 28th, 2009, 6:45 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

nssa It’s time for another amateur surf contest in Surf City. Several surfers from across the southland will be gathering in Huntington Beach this weekend.

It’s the second stop of the National Scholastic Surfing Association NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Season.

This is an A rated event with several divisions including Duke, Boys, Girls, Juniors, Longboard, Masters, Menehune, Mens, Seniors, Super Seniors and Women.

Some of the top talent from Orange County competing includes Huntington Beach’s Christian Saenz and Kanoa Igarashi. For more info. and heat times, check out nssa.org.

Where: Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach

When: Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th

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North Shore of Oahu wakes up

September 26th, 2009, 8:15 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

pipeline Well if you’re taking a trip to Hawaii this week then listen to this. The North Shore of Oahu was blessed with an early season winter swell bringing solid ten to fifteen foot surf to the famous seven mile stretch of coastline.

Local and visiting surfers dusted off their big-wave guns for the first time since last winter. Typically, the North Shore starts to wake up towards the end of October or early November, but this came as a bit of a surprise.

Surfline forecasters say the solid northwest groundswell will slowly fade over the next few days.

On Saturday they’re calling for eight to twelve foot surf with occasional fifteen foot sets and good conditions. Then on Sunday Surfline says it’ll drop a tad with the North Shore of Oahu seeing six to ten foot waves with some twelve foot sets.

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Volcom’s “Recycle Your Old Boardshorts for a Good Cause”

September 25th, 2009, 8:04 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

donated

At the beginning of summer Volcom launched a program “Recycle Your Old Boardshorts for a Good Cause”.

Basically they wanted people to donate and drop off their old boardies at any participating surf shop to be donated to a local charity.

Well, a few months later the surf, skate and snow clothing giant just announced it was a huge success collecting 1,091 pairs of boardshorts.

Some of the shops from SoCal included Surfside Sports, Frog House, Huntington Surf and Sport and Laguna Surf and Sport.

The trunks will be donated to several charities including: Florida Department of Children and Families, Friendship Shelter, Hospital Del Nino, Daniel Kids, Boarding House Mentors, LA Surf Bus, Hidden Waves Foundation, Open Hearts, Surf Nicaragua, Surf Sanctuary and Clothes to Kids.

Next month, two of Volcom’s featured team riders, Alex Gray and Gavin Beschen will fly down to Nicaragua to donate hundreds of the boardies to less fortunate kids. This trip will be documented, so check back to the Volcom Web site for updates.

Everyone who donated their boardshorts were entered to win great prizes. Max Mertens from Jupiter, Fla., was the grand prize winner — he will be given free clothing from Volcom for a year.

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Blessing of the Waves

September 24th, 2009, 6:59 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

blessing-of-the-waves If you’re a surfer who appreciates the ocean, then here’s an event you might like to attend. The second annual “Blessing of the Waves” ceremony is happening in Surf City a week from Sunday.

A handful of religious leaders will be on hand to bring together surfers and ocean minded people regardless of their faith and to show spiritual appreciation for the ocean and all that it offers.

They will also discuss the impact of climate change and pollution in our communities and how it’s impacting the poor throughout the rest of the world.

The event which is hosted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange seeks to build on the environmental and spiritual messages from last year’s event.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info. on the“Blessing of the Waves” go to catholicclimatecovenant.com.

Where: Huntington Beach Pier, Northside

When: Sunday, October 4th 7 to 8:30 a.m

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Arnette All-Night Antics party tonight

September 23rd, 2009, 6:15 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

arnette It’s the last night to party with the crew from Arnette Sunglasses. The fourth and final stop of the Arnette All-Night Antics party is happening at Malarkey’s in Newport Beach tonight.

This last shindigs theme is “Under the Sea Antics”, so come dressed up in your best beach attire. The last party was “Disco Til Death” and a ton of people showed up in their 70’s disco gear.

If you’re itching for a little night life before the weekend, then come out and enjoy the DJ, some great drink specials and a ton of giveaways from Arnette and some other brands. For more info. check out at arnetteantics.com.

Where: Malarkey’s 3011 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach (949) 675-2340

When: Wednesday, September 23rd

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10th Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Festival

September 22nd, 2009, 5:26 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

cosmic-creek-contest

If you’re a fan of those 1970’s and 80’s retro surfboards then this is an event you’ll definitely want to take part in. The 10th Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Festival presented by Billabong is happening next weekend.

This event is open to all levels of surfing with several divisions including the Children or Push-In division which is FREE if mom or dad are surfing in the event.

The VZ Grems 16 and under, Junior Space Cadets 17-24, Rocket Men 25-34, Honolua Groove Masters 35-44, Rolling Stones 45 and over, Pro and Legends.

Competitors can bring their old 70’s and 80’s single and twin fins, or if you don’t have any of those in your quiver there will be plenty of loaners.

Each person surfing in the contest will draw a card out of a hat to decide what type of board they’ll ride in their heat.

The two day contest also includes a charity concert and silent auction for the Surfrider Foundation with Donavon Frankenreiter and some surprise celebrity guests jamming on Saturday night, October 3rd. That takes place at 7 Degrees in Laguna Beach.

Tickets for the charity event are available atwantickets.com. Entry to the contest is $50 for all divisions except the children. For ticket info. go to Killer Dana surf shop in Dana Point or call the shop at (949) 489-8380.

Where: Salt Creek Beach Park, Dana Point

When: Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday October 4th

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Dale Velzy Surf Classic this weekend

September 21st, 2009, 5:26 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

dale-velzy Hundreds of surfers will be taking over Doheny State Beach this Saturday to honor one of the surf world’s most famous shapers of all time, Dale Velzy who passed away in 2005.

The 20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau is put on by The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association and this year’s event happens to be a major milestone.

The all day action packed event includes a classic surf contest, luau, Polynesian review and dancing under the stars with a live band. There’s also an awards ceremony and raffle with a ton of great products.

The Dale Velzy Surf Classic is open to the public and everyone is welcome. This year’s event kicks-off with the surf contest at 6:30 a.m. followed by the luau at 4:30 p.m. For surf contest info. contact Mark Calkins at mc250c@aol.com, for luau info. contact Nyle at Surfcar1@aol.com.

Where: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

When: Saturday September 26th, 6:30 a.m.

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Bruce Irons/Fuel TV taping

September 20th, 2009, 11:41 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

oakley-fuel-tv

If you’re a fan of Bruce Irons then you’ll definitely want to attend this event.

For the first time ever, Fuel TV’s signature show “The Daily Habit” will be filmed in front of a live-to-tape studio audience at the Oakley Headquarters in Foothill Ranch next week.

“The Daily Habit” is usually taped at the Fuel TV studios in West LA, but since Bruce Irons is one of Oakley’s featured athletes they’ve decided to do something out of the ordinary. Anyone can attend the taping of the Bruce Irons segment.

Tickets are FREE, but you can only pick them up at the Oakley Store at the Irvine Spectrum, located at 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 944, Irvine 92618 (949) 788-0255 or The Oakley Headquarters located at 1 Icon, Foothill Ranch, 92610. For more info. go to oakley.com/fueltv.

Where: Oakley Theatre, Foothill Ranch

When: Wednesday September 23. Audience check-in: 1:00 to 1:30 p.m, show taping: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

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