Wild Wild Wave El Fronton Invitational

International Bodyboard Association Sanctioned

Canary Islands Atlantic Ocean.

Waiting Period: Sunday December 12 to Tuesday December 21

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Heat Draw Stacked and Ready to Go for World’s Most Anticipated Bodyboard Event – Wild Wild Wave El Fronton Invitational.

Saturday December 11 20010 Gran Canary Island: On this bright sunny morning on the northern coast of Gran Canaria, names of the competitors were drawn from three separate swimfins.

One fin held the names of seven former world champions plus current world champ, Amaury Laverne (REU).

In another, four talented international riders’ names rest inside the foot pocket and in the third swimfin, the names of the four invited locals who will represent the Canary Islands.

Every four names called set the stage for essentially a super quarterfinal heat. Each of the 4-quarter final heats will see two world champs, one international rider and one local representative competitor. One by one, names were plucked out the fins and called out by event host and commentator, Manny Vargas. The names cut through the crisp morning air and echoed off the stone walls…

Heat 1

Red Damien King (AUS)

White Uri Valado (BRZ)

Yellow Pierre Louis Costes (FRN)

Blue Alejandro Reyes (CNR)

Heat 2

Red Jeff Hubbard (HAW)

White Mike Stewart (HAW)

Yellow Jared Houston (SAF)

Blue Diego Cabrera (CNR)

Heat 3

Red Guilherme Tamega (BRZ)

White Amaury Laverhne (REU)

Yellow Ryan Hardy (AUS)

Blue Genesis Reyes (CNR)

Heat 4

Red Ben Player (AUS)

White Andre Botha (SAF)

Yellow Dave Winchester (AUS)

Blue Yeray Martinez (CNR)

According to Australian legend, Ryan Hardy (AUS), “this is one of the most anticipated events of all time. It’s similar to the Tahiti Skins event in 2000 – It’s going to be a spectacle.”

Now that the stage is set, it’s only matter of time before one of the greatest bodyboarding events goes down as organizers await a serious swell.

Competitors continue to stay focused and stay fit and contest organizers are watching the swell maps and wind charts to ensure the optimum conditions for the greatest one-day event of the year… The Wild Wild Wave El Fronton Invitational.

Check this Red Bull link now: http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/El-Fronton–Looking-for-a-break-021242936528731?refmod=ContentFeed&refmodpos=A3

***Get your daily dosage of updates on www.redbull.com and www.redbull.com/tv.

An alert will be emailed out when the call is made to go.

This event will be live broadcast on www.redbull.com/tv

Current Conditions

Swell: Northwest 4 to 5 feet

Contest Start: Not Yet

Winds: Light offshores

Texture: Glassy

Weather: Clear Skies

The IBA has set up a dedicated facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Bodyboard-Association-IBA-El-Fronton-Invitational/107133989354869 where you will be updated on a daily basis on the lead up to the event with surf forecasts, rider interviews and footage as the world best prepare for the most anticipated event in Bodyboarding worldwide. You will be alerted when the event is scheduled to be held to ensure you don’t miss any of the action.

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Event: The SCION NYBB Pro presented by Atlantic Bodyboards
Dates: September 1-9, 2009

Sponsors: Bodyglove, Atlantic Bodyboards, Ocean Current Clothing,

The SCION NYBB Pro delivered once again for the 5th year straight with 2-4 foot surf and great competition from around the country, around the world. The weather made for a trying day for Day 1 of the event, with 50 mile offshore winds and rain squalls. The local crew was out to defend their territory and did a great job with guys like Bob Baldwin, Matt Clark, John Heyman, David Kessler, Brian Vitalo owning their home surf break.  Local talent eamed with USBA tour top 10  talents like Jacob Romero (Maui), Brian Stoehr(MD), Shea Sevilla (Maui) ,Pedro Rosario (Puerto Rico)  and Puerto Rican crew made for a high level of competition at this years event.

The early rounds were held at Lido Beach and as the tide filled in the semi & finals moved to the famed surf spot  Point Lookout.  The semifinal  standouts where by far Jacob Romero who back flipped his way to the final . Following Jacob’s lead was Dave Kessler putting together a combination of clean spins and rolls to prevail to the final.  Semi two saw some great surfing from Brian Stoehr who was maneuvering his way right through the heat and local man Mike Andosca. Shea Sevilla also surfed great in semi two and just missed the final. great performance and a stand out in the contest.

The final was set with the NY boys representing in their own back yard with two locals in the final, Brian Vitalo and Dave Kessler. The two surfed the wave to the best of the ability but fell just short of top USBA tour riders Brian Stoehr and Jacob Romero.  Stoehr put together a combination of Air Roll Spins and back flips to pull off a second place finish at the NYBB Pro, but it was Romero who had the final locked down with flip to roll combos, surfing solid from start to finish.

Following the Open Pro final was the Dropknee final as the tide was going out. Brian Stoehr  the current US Dropknee pro tour champion was able to take the win gaining high scores with snap turns to back up up his recent with at the Scion Jenks Pro.  Miguel Aguilar gave him a good run for the prize money in the final. Noah Brooks and  local Jason Kubelle holding it down for the local NYBB crew took the 3rd and 4th place spots.

The Amateur event was held on Sunday morning at Lido Beach in fading but clean waist-stomach offshore conditions. Heat #1 of the semi-final round featured local NY’ers Brian Vitalo and Dave Fava, along with Australian transplant Ian Harbison. Semi-final #1was a real nail-biter and came down to the wire with mere fractions of a point making the difference, with Vitalo taking the heat, Fava clinching second, and Harbison  3rd place. Semi-final #2 included Mike Andosca, Mo Cunha, and Jesse Destefano all going for it and putting on a good show with clean maneuvers and good style. In the end, Mike Andosca took 1st place and Jesse Destefano just edged out Moacir Cunha to secure second and advance to the final.

The stage was set for an all out battle for the AM title heading into the final and local bragging rights to the SCION NYBB Amateur. Dave Fava struck first with a strong el rollo to set the pace, but Brian Vitalo quickly answered with a solid scoring wave of his own. Jesee Destefano was ripping as well, showing good style and powerful maneuvers. Andosca got a bit of a late jump onto the score board but answered back with clean spins and strong rolls. The final came down to the wire, with Fava and Vitalo pulling away from the pack and going wave for wave gunning for victory. The best waves seemed to be finding Dave Fava and in the end they earned him the first place spot in The SCION NYBB Amateur division. Brian Vitalo continued to impress with strong surfing and powerful, stylish maneuvers, taking second by a narrow margin, Destefano riding very well along with Andosca finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

The 5th Annual SCION NYBB Pro concluded with the under 12 AM final, the final featured locals Teddy Reinhard and James Snell. Both competitors exhibited great skill and determination, and based on their performance, show great promise for the future of New York Bodyboarding. Both traded barrels and clean waves but in the end it was Teddy Reinhard who took the victory and James Snell finishing a close second.

Congratulations and thank you to all competitors, staff, sponsors, and fans who helped make the 5th Annual SCION NYBB Pro a great success. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Webcast @ www.usbatour.com/live

USBA/NYBB Pro STAFF

It’s that time of year again, and this year’s 5th Annual NYBB Pro is set to unload with potentially EPIC conditions!

HOTLINE: 516-690-SURF

FAX: 800-800-1640

Tentative Schedule of Events (subject to change):

• Tuesday  Sept 7 @ 8pm Pro Final Check in & Registration @ TIKI BAR
• Wednesday  Sept 8th- open Free surf, no competition
• Thursday Sept 9, 6:30 a.m. First PRO Heats Begin at LIDO BEACH
• Thursday Night Pro Awards Ceremony/Promo Party @ TIKI Bar
• Fri-Sat Event on hold due to Triathlon, expression session with the pros, good surf in forecast.
• Sunday: Amateur Divisions 7 a.m. Check In at Lido Beach, NY

ENTRY INFORMATION: Pro: $80, Am: $40, DK: $60 (multiple division entries will receive discounted rate TBD) DOWNLOAD FORM #1 and FORM #2, COMPLETE AND FAX BACK TO 800-800-1640 (OR BRING IN PERSON). 

IN ORDER TO COMPETE, ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID TO “NY BODYBOARDING LLC” – CASH, PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED, & ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED & RECEIVED IN ADVANCE. CONTACT BOB BALDWIN AT 516-690-SURF TO ARRANGE FOR PAYMENT, OR PAYPAL INFO@NYBODYBOARDING.COM Go to Swellinfo.com for free local Surf Forecasts, Surf Reports, Surf / Swell timelines, and more.

We are very excited about the prospect of this year’s event which is set to go off, so come join us in New York for a week you won’t forget! Best of luck to all competitors!

Live Webcast at: www.usbamag.com/webcast

Contest Info at: www.NYBodyboarding.com

Competitor Registration/Check-in: Tuesday Sept 8th 7pm at TIKI BAR in Long Beach @ 832 W Beech St. Long Beach, NY 11561   Tel: 516-608-1108 (See map below for Tiki Bar location)

Lodging: The Jackson Hotel is across the street from the old contest area less than 5 mins from Lido and is your best bet for local lodging. Nearby hotels also include the Uniondale Marriott, Hampton Inn or Best Western in Rockville Centre, & the Long Beach Motor Inn (Island Park). (camping may be available but please contact us first)

Getting Here: Access to Lido Beach is easy by car, plane, or train!

• Less than two hours from Jenks by car (Garden State Parkway/Outerbridge Crossing Bridge/Verranzano Bridge/Belt Pkwy East/Southern Pkwy East/Meadowbrook Pkwy South/Loop Pkwy to end/Lido Blvd/Left at Lido Beach (200 Lido Blvd Lido Beach, NY 11561) –> You have arrived…
• 45 mins by train or car from Penn Station NYC (take the LIRR to Long Beach last stop)
• 20 minutes by car/45 by train from JFK International Airport (JFK)
• 35-45 mins from Laguardia (LAG) and MacArthur (MAC), and 55mins from Newark Int’l (EWR)

****Our main contest zone for 2009 is marked on this map with the number 2 (LIDO BEACH), although we may run heats at high tide at location #3 (POINT LOOKOUT) conditions permitting. *We will not be in Long Beach (#1) this year.

USBA__SCION_MEN’S FINAL RESULTS – Sep 7, 2008

THE BODYGLOVE BODYBOARDS USBA TOUR

Presents

THE 2008 SCION NYBB PRO

Presented By: Verizon Wireless

SPONSORS: SCION, BODYGLOVE BODYBOARDS & VERIZON WIRELESS

Regional Sponsors: EastCoastBodyboards.com, NMD Bodyboards, VS Bodyboards, Empire Bodyboards, Ally Sporting Goods, Original Skates , UnsOund surf, NYBodyboarding.com

The final day of the 2008 SCION NYBB Pro Presented by Verizon Wireless was nothing short of an amazing event, and a huge crowd of over 5,000 people were there to witness all of the action. Mother Nature was the events best friend today, after tropical storm Hanna having  blown through Long Island overight, leaving a solid pulse of swell and offshore/cross shore winds in her trail for Round 1 of the Men’s Pro Bodyboarding Division.

Starting off the contest was a focused Jeremy Wright who progressed through his heat with ease, along with a Puerto Rico’s Jorge Colomar. In heat two of round one Jason Bitzer seemed to have a field day with the solid conditions linking a barrel to roll to barrel combo and a solid invert to back up his first wave for the win. Miguel Ochoa of Long Beach did his home town proud placing second to an on fire Jeff Hubbard who was keeping the level of surfing high through the event. An upset went down with three Californian riders going down in round one. Rusty Friesen, Ray Machado and Justin Crossman all could not find their rhythm and were headed back to NYC to enjoy the rest of their vacations. Willy Petrovick (HI), David Phillps (HI), Sean Kircher (NY) and Brian Stoehr (MD) all put together solid performances pushing them through to the quarter final round. Hawaiian hero Jonah Romero was not as fortunate and was left on the beach to watch his brother Jacob advance into the next round.

In the quarters, much of the local talent started to lose their steam after great first round efforts. Names such as former East Coast Champ John Heyman and famous photographer Matt Clack along with local charger Tim Seif (all from Long Island), where taken down along with NJ talent Ryan Wade.

Just prior to the Semi final heats the winds had shifted more west making the offshore conditions more textured and difficult to read. This left riders like Jason Bitzer( NJ/HI), Miguel Ochoa (NY),Sean Kricher (NY) and Brian Stoehr (MD) off their game. Jason and Brian finished 3rd and 4th in their heats respectively, both not finding the second score they needed to advance.

Miguel Ochoa had put in a solid run of maneuvers with dual rolls on a set wave but it was not enough to oust Jeff Hubbard and Jacob Romero of Hawaii. Placing 4th in the Semi Finals was Sean Kircher who after having a great event thus far seemed to fall victim to the wrong place wrong time syndrome that comes part and parcel with wave selection and contests.

The all Hawaiian final was an all out slug fest, with Willy Petrovick striking the first blow in the form of an ARS to Roll/Spin combo. It took riders ten minutes to counter Willy’s first nailed attempt and it was Jeff Hubbard’s “Gorf” (inverted air forward spin) that put him on the board behind Willy’s stronger first wave. David Phillips soon after answered with a cleanly rotated air reverse followed by a back up wave of ARS to Roll. Willy again put together an ARS to Roll combo that had him in the lead with two similar scores for both his waves. Jeff still needing a back up score was in tricky position as the time winded down. David Phillips found a smaller but clean faced wave to find his back up score with an ARS to Roll which had him in close proximity of Willy’s top two. In the final two minutes of the final Jeff Hubbard snagged a medium size left set wave which he tore to shreds from his first bottom turn. It was an ARS (Air Roll Spin), spin to roll to spin combination that set him up for his second consecutive win at the SCION NYBB Pro presented by Verizon Wireless.

With the results tallied it was Jeff who lead the webcast out as the winner thanking the USBA sponsors such as SCION, Bodyglove Bodyboards, Verizon Wireless and Eastcoastbodyboards.com for the support over the past 4 years. The USBA signed off the webcast with a shot of Jeff calling his wife heather to inform her of the win while young fans lined up for his signature!

This was another great year for the NYBB PRO, an amazing event that featured both a high level of competition and stellar conditions. The USBA and staff would like to thank SCION, Verizon Wireless and all of our other sponsors, friends and family for making it possible again in 2008.

1 – Jeff Hubbard (HI)
2 – Willly Petrovick (HI)
3 – David Phillips (HI)
4 – Jacob Romero (HI)

USBA STAFF

Photos up gallery at usbatour.org

Complete coverage of the entire weeks events with photos and video coming to NYBodyboarding.com and usbatour.org so stay tuned!

OPEN PRO BEGINS SUNDAY AT LINCOLN BLVD  6:30 CHECK-IN, 7 A.M. START – BE PROMPT!

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY AND RELEASE FORM – Complete both pages and FAX to: 516-442-1665

Paypal Entry Fees to: usbatour@gmail.com or pay cash

contest site map (click to enlarge)

Sep 6, 2008
THE BODYGLOVE BODYBOARDS USBA TOUR

Presents

THE 2008 SCION NYBB PRO

Presented By: Verizon Wireless

SPONSORS: SCION, BODYGLOVE BODYBOARDS, MARRIOTT HOTEL & VERIZON WIRELESS

Amateur tour sponsor: EASTCOASTBODYBOARDS.COM NMD/VS/EMPIRE BODYBOARDS, AY! CARAMBA, & ALLY SPORTING GOODS, NYBODYBOARDING.COM

Day one of competition at The SCION NYBB Pro presented by Verizon Wireless saw overcast conditions and a fog layer line the sky. This had left organizers scared of possible rains of low visibility heading into the Drop Knee Pro and Amateur rounds.

As the morning hours rolled on the fog rolled out and provided a fun 2-3ft-background swell from Ike and Hanna (Hurricanes) that the Amateurs and Drop Knee USBA Pros took apart. The normal standouts progressed through the drop knee rounds with Willy Petrovick (HI) finding his stride as he worked his way to the final. Willy also had a strong presence in the Stand Up division, which was comprised of the most competitive field seen yet outside of USBA Hawaii events. Brian Stoehr and Jeff Hubbard came up with strong performances in the semi finals that had them once again make the NYBB Pro Drop Knee final for the 3rd year in a row. Jacob Romero was able to keep it consistent landing him in his second Drop Knee final of the year. In the finals of the DK Pro it was a hard snapping Jeff Hubbard who ousted fellow Hawaiian Willy Pertrovick for the win. Following their solid performances was Brian Stoehr who made his second appearance in the finals during the past two northeast USBA events. Jacob Romero who was on the ball through out the day could not keep his rhythm in the final and settled for forth place at days end.

Heading into the Open Amateur heats there was a few new NY faces that caught the eye of the judges today. Dave Fava and Nick Andosca where amongst a crew of NY riders that where making a push into the later rounds. It was much of the same into the 13-18 Amateur divisions with a strong NY presence. However it was New Jersey’s Dilan Druz along with Kauai’s Travis Smith who led the entire field all the way to the finals. In the Finals of the Open Am it was Travis Smith (Kauai HI), Dilan Druz (NJ), Miguel Ochoa (NY) and Brian Vitalo (NY) in that order first to forth, all of which put on a show from heat start to finish.

The 13-18 divisions was just as competitive if not more so then the Open Amateur division and once again it was Travis Smith who took out Dilan Druz the current US Amateur Champion in the final by a small margin. Following the two top seeded riders it was Billy Murphy (NJ) and Pat Camden (NY) who rounded out the competitive division. With only two more events on tour it will be a close race between our two top contenders Dilan Druz and Travis Smith for the USBA Amateur National title in 2008.

With Saturday looking to have sub par weather and surfing conditions organizers have opted to resume competition the final day of the waiting period on Sunday in hopes to catch the swell forecast to arrive tomorrow onwards.

Stay turned to USBATOUR.ORG and NYBodyboarding.com for more info on the event and also usbamag.com/webcast for webcast starting Sunday morning 8 am (EST).

USBA STAFF

FROM: USBA TOUR – NYBB PRO

CONTACT: Bob Baldwin, (516)987-6321 nybodyboarding@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE 4TH ANNUAL SCION NYBB PRO SEPTEMBER 3-7 LONG BEACH, NY

Presented By: Verizon Wireless

Regional Sponsors: EastCoastBodyboards.com, NMD, VS, Empire, Ally Sporting Goods, Ay! Caramba, unsOund surf

Long Beach, NY [Sept 31, 2008] – The 4th Annual SCION NYBB Pro Presented by Verizon Wireless will be held from Sept 3-7 in Long Beach, NY at Lincoln Blvd. With all kinds of action heating up in the tropics, this year’s event will be one to remember!

Competitor registration and reception will be held on Sept 2nd 7pm at Ay! Caramba 6 w. Park Ave in Long Beach, NY.  Entry forms and fees can be submitted in person to Jason Bitzer at the Jenks Pro, or by contacting NYBB Pro contest director Bob Baldwin (516) 987-6321 (also event hotline) or email nybodyboarding@gmail.com.

We are very excited about the prospect of this year’s event which is set to go off, so come join us in New York for a week you won’t forget!

Best of luck to all competitors!

Entry inquiries visit www.USBAtour.org

Live Webcast at: www.usbamag.com/webcast

Contest Info at: www.NYBodyboarding.com

Competitor Registration/Check-in: 7pm Sept 2nd @ Ay! Caramba Bar & Grill located at 6 W Park Ave in Long Beach, NY (516) 670-8100 (across from Waldbaums & Long Beach LIRR Station).

Lodging: The Jackson Hotel is across the street from the contest area and your best bet for local lodging. Nearby hotels also include the Uniondale Marriott, Hampton Inn or Best Western in Rockville Centre, & Long Beach Motor Inn (Island Park).

Getting Here: Access to Long Beach is easy by car, plane, or train!

• Less than two hours from Jenks by car (Garden State Parkway/Outerbridge Crossing Bridge/Verranzano Bridge/Belt Pkwy East/Southern Pkwy East/Meadowbrook Pkwy South/Loop Pkwy to end/Lido Blvd>E. Park Ave/Left at Lincoln Blvd. to end–> You have arrived…
• 45 mins by train or car from Penn Station NYC (take the LIRR to Long Beach last stop)
• 20 minutes by car/45 by train from JFK International Airport (JFK)
• 35-45 mins from Laguardia (LAG) and MacArthur (MAC), and 55mins from Newark Int’l (EWR)

Please also join us Sat. night for the Grand Opening of Ay! Caramba Bar & Grill at 8 pm where we’ll be partying late into the night with free open food buffet, drink specials, and video premiere of the Clap Theory’s SOFT CORE bodyboarding DVD with prizes and giveaways from Morey, Churchill, EastCoastBodyboards.com and others! Come meet and gree Jeff Hubbard and many other top names in bodyboarding!

Best of luck to all competitors, see you all in New York!

–
Bob Baldwin
NY Bodyboarding LLC
254 Lido Blvd
Lido Beach, NY 11561

PH: 516-987-6321
FAX: 516-442-1665
EMAIL: NYBodyboarding@gmail.com

cc:

Jason Bitzer
USBA TOUR
364 Auwinala Rd.
Kailua HI 96734

PH:808 255 8671
FAX: 732 528 0621
Email:USBATOUR@GMAIL.COM

New York, NY [August 6, 2008] – The 2008 New York Surf Film Festival presented by JetBlue Airways is pleased to announce a special 30th Anniversary screening of BIG WEDNESDAY (1978) at Tribeca Cinemas.  Warner Brothers’ California surf classic, directed by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian) and co-written with Denny Aaberg, is loosely based off their own experiences at Malibu and a short story Aaberg had published in Surfer Magazine entitled ‘No Pants Mance.’ The film follows three friends, the straight-laced and responsible Jack Barlowe (William Katt), party maestro and hot surfer Matt Johnson (Jan Michael Vincent) and the up-for-anything Leroy ‘the Masochist’ (Gary Busey), as they transition from adolescents to adults and how their relationships change with surfing, as well as with each other. The film takes place over the course of twelve years (1961-1974) and set to the backdrop of classic 60’s Malibu point surf, trips to Baja, beer-infused parties, the Vietnam War, introduction of psychedelic drugs and the shortboard revolution. The characters, informed by bad politics and equipment change, eventually drift apart; Jack goes to Vietnam, Leroy goes to Hawaii and Matt gets married.  Even their surfboard shaper and mentor Bear has gotten married and moved inland.  However, the trio reunites for the films climax, the great ‘Swell of 74,’ that cleanses everything that came before it and defines what they’ve become. The cult classic’s gorgeously filmed surf sequences are credited to legendary cameramen Dan Merkel, George Greenough (Inner Most Limits of Pure Fun, Echoes), George MacGillivray (Five Summer Stories) and pioneer surf film maker Bud Browne (Hawaiian Surfing Movies, Cavalcade of Surf). The NYSFF 2008 submission deadline is now closed.  Official Festival Selections and ticket sales will be announced Mid-August. About the New York Surf Film Festival The New York Surf Film Festival [NYSFF] will be held September 26-28, 2008 at Tribeca Cinemas in Lower Manhattan.  The event consists of three days of independent short and feature films, cult classics, and world premieres from established surf filmmakers. The official Website of NYSFF, www.NYSurfFilm.com will bring the festival experience to the surf community through the streaming of trailers, current news, photos and box office information. NYSFF is the premier showcase for international independent surf film. The mission of NYSFF is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience.  NYSFF’s aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC.  NYSFF is a Don’t Drop In Production, founded by Adam Cannizzaro, Tyler Breuer, Michael Machemer, and Morgan Berk in 2008. NYSFF is looking for volunteers. If you would like to get involved or join our mailing list for updates & ticket information, please email info@nysurffilm.com. About the 2008 Festival Sponsors NYSFF welcomes the support of our 2008 Presenting Sponsor, JetBlue Airways.  JetBlue Airways jets daily between New York JFK and Puerto Plata on its Airbus A320.  New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style.  Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats.  JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft “BetaBlue,” a first among U.S. domestic airlines.  JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control.  Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details.  JetBlue serves 53 cities with 600 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required.  For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com. NYSFF is pleased to announce our  Supporting Sponsor: HopStop.com, providing door-to-door directions to city residents and tourists via public transportation systems in major U.S. cities. HopStop was named one of TIME magazine’s 50 Coolest Websites of 2006 and was recently named Travel + Leisure’s Top 25 Travel Websites of 2007. For subway directions from your location to NYSFF at Tribeca Cinemas click here NYSFF appreciates the support from our VIP Sponsors:  Kevin Dann & Partners, & No11. NYSFF Mates of the Festival: Board Sports Management, Mollusk Surf Shop, Sundown Surf Shop, NewYorkSurf.com, Surfersvillage.com, NYNJSurf.com, NYBodyboarding.com, & Dukestorm.com. For media and sponsorship inquiries: Morgan Berk morgan@nysurffilm.com 917.658.2927 Don’t Drop In, LLC P.O. Box 310361 Brooklyn, NY 11231 For more information about JetBlue Airways: JetBlue Corporate Communications corporatecommunications@jetblue.com 718-709-3089

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SENOR FROG SANY BEACH PRO USBA BODYBOARDING EVENT – VIDEO

News

USBA_SANDY BEACH PRO_FINAL UPDATE

Jul 4, 2008

6/23/08

EVENT: The Senor Frog 2008 Sandy Beach Pro

Presented by: The Hawaii National Guard & SCION Hawaii

Location: Half Point Sandy Beach Oahu

Sponsors: Senor Frogs, National Guard, T & C, Vitamin Water, Star 101.9,Wahoo’s tacos. Alohagifts.com, swellinfo.com, Kicks Fins, Elmnop, NMD & SCION Hawaii

The 2008 Senor Frogs Sandy Beach Pro went off without a hitch this past 4th of July weekend. Over 80 competitors came out to test their skills at Half Point the world famous reef break on Oahu’s south shore.

Both days of the two event where started with amateur rounds with many amazing rides by newcomers like Alex Brown, Matthew Holtman, Bubu Casamerio and many more. The Amateurs gave the Pro’s a heads up to where the future of the sport is going with consistent surfing through out the two days.

The 13- 18 AM division was one by Alex Brown narrowing out his Kauaian friend Matthew Holtman by 2 points. Trevor Cam and Alan Lamphere followed up with the 3rd and 4th sport respectively in the final.

Next in line where the Open Am heats in which another Kauaian Travis Smith made an impression while JB Hillen from the Westside of Oahu made a big push on to the USBA with his first USBA event!

The final of Open Am saw Oahu’s Reis Yonherio taking 4th which a great performance both days, followed by JB Hillen in 3rd. The top two spots went to Kainoa Behasa and winning Travis Smith, which went along way to build their credibility for the future.

The DK Pro was an all out war to the finals with the best of the best battling it out in all different tidal and wave conditions that both days provided.  Main standouts where as always Bud Miyamoto & Dave Hubbard followed by Robbie Gall, Keegan Yuson who all just happened to be in the finals as well. It was Bud who made it happen

At the Sandy Beach Pro once again with his huge floaters and backside barrel riding skills, right behind him was Robbie Gall, Dave Hubbard and Kegan Yuson  in that order to fill out the final placing.

The Women’s Pro was as hard hitting as can be with Claudia Ferrari once again taking out the event as she had done so in 2006. Other big standouts where finalists Aki Oguda (4h place), Aiaki Ancheta (3rd place) and Leila Alli (2nd place) who all put it on the line throughout both days of the contest!

The ever so competitive and fun standup division was taken out by none other the Noah Murray from Kauai who had landed a stand up air to win his final.

The most sought after title to the Senor Frogs Sandy Beach Pro is the Men’s Pro division. It is a proven fact that the USBA riders want to win this event badly as we had Jeff and Dave Hubbard fly over night from Australia to get through customs only 40 min prior to their heats just to make it to the event. Not only did these two make it happen with their schedules but they made it happen in the water with Dave Hubbard and Jeff both putting on amazing shows throughout both days. Dave ended up winning the entire event with two amazing barrel riders in the final to roll spin combos. A on fire Jacob Romero (2nd Place) took his campaign all the way to the finals, along with Paul Benco (3rd) & Spencer Skipper (4th)

A huge thank you goes out to Senor Frogs, Hawaii National Guard, SCION Hawaii, Vitamin Water, Wahoo’s Tacos and Star 101..9 for making this event a reality once again in 2008!

Mahalos

USBA Tour Staff

For full story and photos later today please visit

USBAMAG.COM & USBATOUR.ORG 

2 PM SUNDAY 7/6 (Hawaii Time) – FINAL ROUNDS MEN’S PRO

 USBA WEBCAST

EVENT: The Senor Frog 2008 Sandy Beach Pro

Location: Half Point Sandy Beach Oahu

Sponsors: Señor Frogs, National Guard, T & C Bodyboards, Vitamin Water, Star 101.9, Wahoo’s tacos & swellinfo.com

LIVE WEBCAST @ usbamag.com/webcast

NEW USBA MAG DROPS JULY 4th @ USBMAG.COM

Sydney produced a near perfect winters day with offshore winds and clean 4 – 5 footers for the first round of the main event.

Heat number one featured the current ratings leader Uri Valadao (Brazil), former world champion and winner of this event Guilherme Tamega (Brazil) Chris Wilson (AUS) and Airam Cabrera (Canary Islands).

Valadao got off to an early lead and Cabrera was right on his tail. Chris Wilson was surfing amazing but couldn’t land the big moves. In the last 10 minutes Tamega showed his competitive experience with two big bombs that took him to the lead. Cabrera finished a close second with Uri Valadao left searching for a good second wave. Wilson finished fourth.

In heat two Mark McCarthy (Sth Africa) set a great standard with a flawless performance including two vaulting back flips that had the crowd cheering. Second place went to Jonathan Vega from Canary Islands who looked at home with lots of tube time and some highflying ARS’s. Jeff Hubbard (HAWAII)was also in great form but fell short and finished third with Brad Hughes (AUS) in fourth.

(Above: Mark McCarthy punting)

Heat three saw the ocean back off and a lack of sets put pressure on all four competitors. Oliver Herrera (Canary Islands) found the best waves and took first ahead of Amaury Laverhne (Reunion Island) with Aussies Chris James and Michael Chapple in third & fourth respectively.

Heat four saw Ryan Hardy go to work nice and early with high speed critical surfing at it’s best. After a break from competition Hardy looked fired up and set the pace from the get go. Pierre Luis Costes (FRA) surfed consistently well to secure second with Wes Fischer (Sth Africa) and Dave Hubbard (HAWAII) relegated to third & fourth with a series of long but incomplete barrels.

(Above: Ryan Hardy inverted)

(Above: PLC on the foam ball)

Local knowledge paid off for John Showell (AUS) when he used his home turf advantage to it’s fullest in heat 5 with great combinations that filled the criteria perfectly. Second place went to Max Arent (AUS) who came flying out of one of the best tubes of the day to push wildcard Garth McGregor (AUS) into third. McGregor started with and 8 point ride but could not find a second strong score with Brazilian Luis Villar struggling into fourth.

Mitch Rawlins (AUS) and Mike Stewart (HAWAII) dominated heat six. Both of these riders left the smaller waves to Chad Jackson (AUS) and Hugo Pinheiro (PORT) and that’s how it finished.

(Above: Mike Stewart forever the man)

Rawlins and Stewart into the quarters. Jackson and Pinheiro to the sideline. 

The second last heat of the day saw local wildcard Christian Ricco (AUS) comfortably win his heat with a succession of deep tube rides. It was just another day at the office for the shark island local with current World Champion Ben Player doing enough to finish second. Paulo Barcellos (BRZ) and Charlie Chaplet (FRA) struggled with positioning on take off and were eliminated.

Heat eight was a great way to finish with top 16 rider Dallas Singer combining speed and power on the bigger waves to dominate ahead of Magno Oliveira (BRZ). Magno was technically perfect on the smaller sets and he pushed Jones Russell (AUS) into third ahead of Ben Gohl (AUS) who picked up the only interference of the day.

In the end there 16…

The quarterfinals, semis & finals will now be staged when the next swell hits Sydney possibly as early as Thursday next week.

Stay tuned to the official webcast page at www.ibatour.com/webcast

More info at www.ibaaustralasia.com & www.ibatour.com

Contact IBA/BBA General Manager Terry McKenna

  terry@ibatour.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or terry@bodyboardingaustralasia.com

 Call / SMS 0401023661 for live updates & interview

No 6 Trials Highlight package 2008 

South African bodyboarder Wes Fischer has won the Number 6 Brett Young Trials with a flawless display of riding in clean 3-4 feet waves at Cronulla point.

Second position went to Queenslands Mitch Rawlins with Newcastle’s Ben Gohl third and Jonathan Vega from Canary Islands forth.

The other eight qualifiers were…

Australian’s

Ryan Hardy

Brad Hughes

Chad Jackson

Jones Russell

Michael Chapple

Max Arent

Internationals

Airam Cabrera  (Canary Islands)

Charlie Chaplet (Re-Union Island)

Reserves

1)    Chris Wilson

2)    Michael Novy

3)    Ewan Donnachie

4)    Mark Parsons

Tomorrow will see the 32 riders assemble at the point for the “Pro Show” at 11am.

This will be webcast at www.ibatour.com/webcast

More info at ww.ibaaustralasia.com & www.ibatour.com

Contact IBA/BBA General Manager Terry McKenna

  terry@ibatour.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or terry@bodyboardingaustralasia.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Call / SMS 0401023661 for live updates & interview 

FROM: NY SURF FILM FESTIVAL

CONTACT: Morgan Berk, (917) 658-2927, info@nysurffilm.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK SURF FILM FESTIVAL DROPS IN TO TRIBECA CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 26-28th 2008

Submissions Deadline Closing June 25th, 2008

New York, NY [June 12, 2008] – The inaugural year of the New York Surf Film Festival will be held at Tribeca Cinemas on September 26th-28th, 2008. Located in lower Manhattan, Tribeca Cinemas is an arthouse rental theater in operation since 2004. The theater hosts between 12-15 film festivals annually including Tribeca Film Festival, Brazilian Film Festival and the NYC Horror Film Festival. In addition, Tribeca Cinemas hosts a variety of private tastemaker screenings and events throughout the year.

Ayler Young, Manager of Tribeca Cinemas says, “We are excited for the opportunity to host the 1st Annual New York Surf Film Festival. Over the last few years, surfing in New York has exploded and it is exciting to see the east coast surfing community come together to support this event.”

The submissions deadline is less than one month away, closing June 25th, 2008. The New York Surf Film Competition is open to independently produced feature-length and short films in the surf genre. In order to be considered for the Festival’s Film Competition for U.S and International films, submitted films must have been completed after January 1, 2003. The running time for features must be greater than 30 minutes. Short films under 30 minutes in length are eligible for participation in the Shorts Program. The submission form and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2008 New York Surf Film Festival are available on the New York Surf Film Festival website at www.NYSurfFilm.com.

New York Surf Film Festival

The New York Surf Film Festival is the premier showcase for international independent surf film. The mission of the New York Surf Film Festival is to provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. As surf culture becomes more popular, the notion of what it means to be a surfer expands. The New York Surf Film Festival’s aim is to build upon and shape the idea of what a surf movie is, while fostering the growth of this global community in NYC.

The New York Surf Film Festival is an event consisting of three days of independent short and feature films, cult classics, and world premieres from established surf filmmakers. The official Website of the New York Surf Film Festival, www.NYSurfFilm.com will bring the festival experience to the surf community through the streaming of trailers, current news, photos and box office information.
The New York Surf Film Festival is pleased to announce support from Board Sports Management, Mollusk Surf Shop, Sundown Surf Shop, NewYorkSurf.com, Surfersvillage.com, NYNJSurf.com, NYBodyboarding.com, & Dukestorm.com.
The New York Surf Film Festival is looking for volunteers. If you would like to get involved please email info@nysurffilm.com to join the mailing list and attend the next volunteer meeting.

For submission, media, and sponsorship inquiries please contact:
Morgan Berk

Don’t Drop In, LLC

info@nysurffilm.com

917.658.2927

Don’t Drop In, LLC

P.O. Box 310361

Brooklyn, NY 11231

THE HUMAN SHARK ISLAND CHALLENGE WEBSITE IS LAUNCHED BY IBA LIVE AND WILL CARRY LIVE WEBCAST OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT.  THE WAITING PERIOD RUNS FROM JULY 1-20 SO STAY TUNED AND DON’T MISS WHAT PROMISES TO BE A YEAR TO REMEMBER.

“Trials will be hotly contested…
For the first time in the events history the Human Shark Island Challenge will feature 14 of the elite IBA Top 16.

In the past the waiting period has been a deterrent for International competitors but 2008 will herald a new formula and a shorter waiting period.

The waiting period has been trimmed down to just 20 days” said IBA International General Manager Terry McKenna.

“ This is less than half the time that the event has had in the past but we are confident that this time of the year will serve up some of the epic conditions that are required for what is considered to be the best competition on the planet”.

Coming to the Big Kahuna on the west end of Long Beach, NY.

BOOM! Ep 2.0 NMDtv Indo Trip- Joe Clarke Profile from Waldron Bros Production on Vimeo.

T H R A S H

FROM THE MAKERS OF VIDEO, THE EDITOR & DESIGNER OF ROAM, AND NO FRIENDS DECADE – COMES A FILM TO REDEFINE THE ERA. THE I AM NONE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS : T H R A S H / : COMING SUMMER 2008.

S T A R R I N G

ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED TEAMS IN BODYBOARDING: THOMAS CORPSEFACE ROBINSON. RYAN MADDOG MATTICK. JAKE FREAKN STONE. JASON FINLAYZE. BRENDAN BACK IN BLACKSHALL. JOEY CLARKE KENT. ASH B. MORGAN SHOWTIME BROWN. TOM THE RIGBEE. PLUS: BEN 2 TIME WC PLAYER. TOMMY TAI CHI SMITH. DALLAS FOLK SINGER. ALEXUS BUNTING. RYAN HARDMAN. MITCH THE SCAFFOLDER. CHRIS MAYBE JAMES. MIKE STEWART AKA GOD. PLUS PLUS PLUS.

E V E R Y W H E R E

SCORE DOWN SOUTH. BLOW IN OUT WEST. HEAD NORTH. LEAVE ON A JETPLANE. HITCH THROUGH THE DESERT. GET LOOSE. SMASH UP BAILS. OPEN SPACE. CLOSING CHAMBERS. ROCK LEDGES: HENDRIX & BOWIE. MAKE FRIENDS. STEAL A HEART. BREAK A WRIST. GET TECH WITH STYLE KIDS. PISS YOURSELF. LOOK OVER THE LEDGE. SIGN AUTOGRAPHS. GET CHASED BY GROUPIES. PARTY. DESTROY YOUR MEMORY. WATCH IT ON DVD.

ENOUGH NONSENSE. WATCH THE TEASER.

G E T R E A D Y

COMING THIS SUMMER: PREMIERES ALL OVER. TICKETS. POSTERS. TEES. PROMOS. CELEBRITIES. GIVEAWAYS. AUTOGRAPHS. PARTIES. PARTIES. DVDS.

SO… SAVE YOUR BONES. TRASH YOUR PLANS…

http://www.thrashthemovie.com/

TEASER | Diário Viagem from 8mmvidpro.com on Vimeo.

I Wouldn’t Normally Produce A Film from Adam Quinn on Vimeo.

The No.6 is proud to announce its launch in to the Australian market through its sponsorship of ‘The No.6 Brett Young Trials’ and becoming the official bodyboard of the ‘Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge’.

Entry form available here>>> Only signed entry forms with money, signed riders contracts and medical forms will be accepted.

Trials will be hotly contested…

For the first time in the events history the Human Shark Island Challenge will feature all of the elite IBA Top 16.

In the past the waiting period has been a deterrent for International competitors but 2008 will herald a new formula and a shorter waiting period.

“ The waiting period has been trimmed down to just 20 days” said IBA International General Manager Terry McKenna.

“ This is less than half the time that the event has had in the past but we are confident that this time of the year will serve up some of the epic conditions that are required for what is considered to be the best competition on the planet”.

Local riders Dave Ballard and Christian Ricco have secured the local wildcards and will not have to contest the trials.

Sponsors wildcards include Big wave charger Chris James and Newcastle’s Garth McGregor.

Garth McGregor is enjoying a massive comeback to the sport after almost a decade away from the spotlight and is still regarded as one of the most powerful riders in the world.

McGregor has had several front covers in 2008 and has also secured a new sponsor and his own model. In his own words he is “Stoked”

“ I can’t wait mate. I have only surfed the Island a few times but I love the joint. So stoked that I am going to have a crack at the main event, it’s always been a dream” said an elated McGregor.

With the top 16 and the four wildcards straight into the main event ( July 1st – 20th ) the Number 6 trials are expected to be stacked with talent.

Riders from over 9 countries will be lining up against the best in Australia. An expected field of around 130 will contest the three-day event set down for June 27th – 29th at Cronulla Point.

More info at ww.ibaaustralasia.com & www.ibatour.com

Contact IBA/BBA General Manager Terry McKenna

terry@ibatour.com or terry@bodyboardingaustralasia.com

Call / SMS 0401023661 for live updates & interviews.

About No 6…

The No.6 has been founded as an ‘anti’ statement by artisans in the sport of bodyboarding, a collective who believed the focus of progress in innovative riding and equipment had been lost. This led to the forming of The No.6, a company dedicated to the future development of high performance equipment.

The No.6 strives to meet the demands of core enthusiasts, to become the breeding ground for the progressive, the artistic, the anti-establishment, and the individuality that Bodyboarders have become renowned for.

Mark Dale, founder and head designer at The No.6 explains, “Our team has over 25 years in board manufacturing and foam development industries. This creates an inspirational environment for design, blending art and high concept with proven performance templates. That is The No.6.”

The No.6 set’s itself apart by releasing the latest 3D deck concepts, core developments, concave bottom technology, and all deck graphic capabilities.

Its focus on innovative riding and equipment makes The No.6 the perfect match for the Cronulla Shark Island Challenge, the proving ground for high performance bodyboarding in Australia.

Written By Terry Mckenna

Friday 02, May 2008