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7.22.10
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The Melding Of Finless Surfing With Classical Violin
We recently caught up Mick Sowry, the writer / director of the documentary Musica Surfica. The film explores Derek Hynd’s friction free finless surf festival at King Island. An added twist is the not-so classical spin on the classical music of Australian Chamber Orchestra director Richard Tognetti. The film requires you to push away the [...]
7.22.10
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Coco Ho, Alana Blanchard, Sally Fitzgibbons & Co. Join Ranks
This year was a record year in the women’s competitive surfing arena: we saw the youngest ASP World Tour event winner, the youngest U.S. Open winner, and the youngest Vans Triple Crown of Surfing event winner. As the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour and the ASP WQS draw to a close, the fresh new blood [...]
7.22.10
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With the ASP World Title already in her back pocket, Steph Gilmore (or, as her fellow competitors have dubbed her, “The Grinch”) came to the final day of the Billabong Pro Maui oozing with a subtle brand of confidence that sent her soaring to the finals, winning both the event and the Vans Triple Crown. [...]
7.22.10
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Santa Snags a Session at Pismo Pier
As I mentioned in my initial post, 2008 has been a tough year for Santa. Read about more of Santa’s adventures here. And whenever I’m having a tough day at the office, I like to head out to my favorite surf spot and burn off a little steam. Problem being it’s pretty icy in the [...]
7.22.10
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With One Event Left, Steph Gilmore Claims World Title
Atop a Jetski, her smile glowing in the sun, Steph waves to the cheering crowd gathered on the sand. She throws her fists up in the air as fellow competitors and friends (who are already wearing the “Happy Gilmore” hats and T-shirts that RipCurl has passed out) whisk her in the air. Riding on their [...]
7.22.10
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Your Guide to the 2008 Billabong Pipeline Masters
Making sense of the Pipe Masters this year is damn near impossible, even for the big wigs at the ASP, but we’re going to try and clarify as much as possible. So without further adieu, here are a few things to bounce around in that empty skull of yours: Wildcard Mania: Firstly, and probably easiest [...]
7.22.10
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Sandwiched between light onshore breezes at first light and stronger gusts as the event neared its close, the afternoon was marked by a blend of sunshine, faint winds, and slightly overhead sets. The scene at Honolua is quite different from that at Sunset: while the North Shore offers a built-in audience of eager surf spectators, [...]
7.22.10
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I hate shopping. In fact, instead of shopping, I’m procrastinating by writing this gift advice column. One week left. Below are some great gifting ideas for the surfer on your list. By the way, it is more than likely your surfer has been naughty. Don’t let that deter you. BOOKS & MOVIES For The Love [...]
7.22.10
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Secretary of Commerce Upholds Coastal Commission Decision
San Clemente, CA (December 18, 2008) – It seems that legal matters never end. There’s always an appeal lurking around the corner or some brand of red tape that prevents decisions from being final, but today a giant leap in the fight to save Trestles was taken as the Secretary of Commerce voted to uphold [...]
7.22.10
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Ashleigh Drummond Wins Fantasy Surfer 2008!
Show’s over; There’s nothing more to see here, folks. After an unprecedented display of dominance by Kelly Slater on the 2008 ASP World Tour, the dust has finally begun to settle in the Fantasy Surfer ranks. Now it’s time for all of that statistic tedium, huge risk, and blind faith to pay off for a [...]
