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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

Waxy Wax “Surf Culture Series”

November 11th, 2009, 4:10 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

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A surf company known for bringing back the neon colored surf wax over the last couple of years is unveiling another new cool product.  Waxy Surf Wax based in Seal Beach just released its “Surf Culture Series” wax.

It features some of the world’s most famous surfers on the packaging.  Some of the athletes who will be gracing the cover of the wax include: Buttons Kaluhiokanani, Christian Fletcher, Kala Alexander, Grant “Twiggy” Baker and several others.

Besides the famous surfers, the “Surf Culture Series” wax will also showcase famous surf cinematographers and popular surf spots from around the world.

Waxy Wax can be found at several surf shops in the Orange County area including: Katin Surf Shop in Sunset Beach, Huntington Surf and Sport, The Frog House in Newport Beach and Catalyst in San Clemente.  For more info. check out waxywax.com.

Rip Curl GromSearch National Final

November 10th, 2009, 6:38 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

rip-curlThe best 16 and under surfers from around the nation are about to take over Salt Creek in Dana Point this weekend.  The 2009 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final will get underway on Saturday, November 14th.

Some of the invited athletes from Orange County include: Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran, Taylor and Jared Thorne from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach’s Kanoa Igarashi.

The winner of the premier 16 and under division will win an all-expense paid trip to Bells Beach in Australia to compete in the GromSearch International Finals next April.

This year’s Rip Curl GromSearch National Final has a total prize purse of $2,500.  To watch the live action, log onto ripcurl.com/gromsearch.   

When: Saturday, November 14th

Where: Salt Creek, Dana Point

2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

November 9th, 2009, 7:20 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

reef1The most prestigious leg of the ASP World Qualifying Series is about to begin.  The first of three events of the 2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing should start later this week.

The 2009 Reef Hawaiian Pro official waiting period starts on Thursday, November 12th and runs until Tuesday, November 24th.

This years ASP WQS 6-star Prime event has several surfers from Orange County competing.  They include Pat, Tanner and Dane Gudauskas and Nate Yeomans all of which are from San Clemente. 

Some of the top talent from Huntington Beach includes: ASP WCTer Timmy Reyes, Brett Simpson and Brad Ettinger.

The Reef Hawaiian Pro is celebrating 25 years in 2009.  Last years defending champion was Michel Bourez from Tahiti.  To watch the live action, go to triplecrownofsurfing.com.

When: Thursday, November 12th through Tuesday, November 24th

Where: Haleiwa, North Shore of Oahu

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.

Rob Machado’s, “The Drifter”

November 4th, 2009, 7:37 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

 

rob-machadoThere are a handful of pro surfers who have made a major impact on the sport of surfing, but one that really comes to mind in the last few years is a guy by the name of Rob Machado

This soulful surfer grew up having an amazing amateur career, followed by a great run on the ASP World Championship Tour and is now one of the most famous ambassadors of the sport.

If  you’re a fan of Mr. Machado then you’ll definitely want to watch his new movie, “The Drifter”. 

The movie is filmed in some of Indonesia’s most remote locations where Machado has nothing more than his surfboard, a tent and a journal. 

The Drifter is being shown at several venues over the next few weeks.  This Thursday, November 5th there will be a screening in Los Angeles at The Montalban at 8 p.m.  Then there’s another showing in Laguna Beach on Thursday, November 19th at The South Coast Theatre at 7 p.m.

You can also watch this Thursday’s screening via a live webcast at www.hurley.com/live.  For tickets or more info. check out  www.thedriftermovie.com or www.hurley.com.

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