Wild Wild Wave El Fronton Invitational

International Bodyboard Association Sanctioned

Canary Islands Atlantic Ocean.

Waiting Period: Sunday December 12 to Tuesday December 21

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

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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Steve Robertson

We just got back from AtlanticBodyboards.com and got a sneak peek at the new 2010 Agent Eighteen 3/2 and 4/3 Fullsuits and they are nothing short of EPIC! Outstanding quality and craftsmanship, not to mention 100% built for bodyboarders, by bodyboarders! We are finally able to support a bodyboarding wetsuit company in the US, after having been ignored for so long by many of the bigger name surf brands that ultimately refuse to invest in our sport here.

Available in a variety of colors and sizes, these suits are already going FAST, so don’t get left in the cold and get yours today!

All sizes and colors are now in stock with free shipping to anywhere in the USA!

Join Manny and the crew as they broadcast LIVE from the Wave House in San Diego. Exclusive Interviews, Sick Videos, News and More… LIVE!

Check out www.bodyboardinglive.com for more info!

Good Times.

BBL Crew

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

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!

New NMDtv BEN PLAYER Episode:

If your a little bit slow and still haven’t subscribed to the BOOM bodyboarding podcast or haven’t seen the new Ben Player Episode slap your self in the face right away. Than click this link to subscribe straight away subscribe to BOOM! (link opens video in itunes)

Then go check out the new NMDtv Ben Player in Indo episode here on vimeo:

BOOM! Ep 2.1 NMDtv Indo Trip- Ben Player Profile from Waldron Bros Production on Vimeo.

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

Mike Stewart Science is proud to announce the release of the MS 1 LTD and the Thomas Robinson LTD.

Both of these boards feature a world first for the industry: The Compression Cell. The Compression Cells are soft impact absorbing cells held in a structural Polypropylene core matrix. The compression cells are placed under the elbows and in strategic areas of the board prone to impact.
The decks of all LTD boards feature a semi-transparent deck that reveals the Compression Cells configuration. The additional function of the cells is to provide greater traction on the deck without the necessity of wax. The slightly raised convex cells provide a subtle yet effective grip on the body.

Science Brand manager Chris Apps said “ We are extremely excited about the release of this innovation as it is a another first for the industry, and will give riders that extra cushion that is nice to have when landing big air moves”.

Both the MS1 and the TR model are each custom tuned specific to the size of the board. Elbow cups, hip grooves, and all deck contours are specifically placed to accommodate the size of the board being made. As the boards get longer, these
contours are moved to accommodate larger body measurements.

All Mike Stewart Science boards also feature RTI, Real Time Innovation. As boards are modified and improved in testing, we immediately implement proven changes into production models. This means that you are getting the latest improvements in our products, it is not necessary to wait until the new years models come out for the latest performance technology.
Mike Stewart Science is owned and operated by Mike Stewart. LTD models will be available in stores worldwide in 2008.

No. 6 Bodyboards Sponsors Shark Island Challenge

For immediate release:

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 2008 IBA ‘Cronulla Shark Island Challenge’.

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.

Web: www.theno6.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/no6bodyboards

NO.6 Bodyboards Coming SOON and will be for sale at www.EastCoastBodyboards.com

Nomad Bodyboards is proud to announce the introduction of the new ‘Engineered Flex Core™’ to its 2008/2009 range.

In the past Bodyboard manufacturers have been forced to source existing materials manufactured by other industries for purposes other than bodyboard cores. This has forced the industry to be a slave to material manufacturers making materials of varying quality not purposely made for the quality of product they want produced. This is about to change.

Nomad is one of a few companies on the leading edge of a new core composition technology that will open the door to new world of ‘ENGINEERED FLEX’ conditions and purpose built Bodyboard materials.

In 2008, Nomad introduces ‘Engineered Flex Core™’, a breakthrough in Bodyboard core technology. The EFC is the first core material specifically developed and constructed as a core for bodyboards. The result is a durable, lightweight, one-piece core with superior memory, flex, recoil and projection properties.

The way in which the core is manufactured gives us the capability to engineer or finely tune a core precisely to the flexibility we want it to have. Each board’s core is individually manufactured inside a specially designed mold. This process allows us to introduce unique and varied stringer systems during the actual manufacturing process of the core, and assists us to effectively engineer the flex of the core to specific requirements, such as weight and height, but also surf conditions and water temperatures.

This differs from Polypro and PE cores that are manufactured in long sheets that must be then be cut to size. This process limits the manipulation of the cores flex properties to stringers that can be introduced after the manufacturing process by drilling holes into the core.

The EFC has allowed us to develop unique stringers that, if not for this breakthrough in manufacturing technology, could not be manufactured into the board in any other way. Instead, the EFC allows stringers to be encased inside the core during its manufacture.

This includes the Type A configuration, using Nomads variable flex stringer system that consists of a Centrifuge stringer that is a tabular [flat] fiberglass compound and nearly impossible to snap. Extra stiffness is added by adding a pair of semi-rigid tabular stabilizing stringers. This is the ultimate set-up for cool water surfing or any rider requiring superior flex.

The Type O configuration uses a traditional tubular Carbon Fiber Stringer encased in the core, allowing rigidity in cool water and providing Flex in warm water conditions.

Nomad will release the new Engineered Flex Core™ models, along with the entire 08/09 range, in June. Models to include the core are the Chris James EFC – Type A Crescent, The Glen Thurston EFC – Type A Crescent, the FSD Ultimate EFC – Type A, and the FSD Ultimate EFC – Type O. We look forward to introducing this amazing technology to Bodyboarders worldwide.

The New NOMAD Bodyboards will be available for sale HERE at www.EastCoastBodyboards.com

Northern beaches rider Dave Winchester has claimed victory in the third round of the Human Pro Bodyboard Tour, The Rheopaipo Pro presented by SOLID at Nobby’s bank in Newcastle. Winny looked to be the man to beat with some amazing performances leading into the final, saving the best ’till last when he nailed a high flying ARS in the opening minutes to show his opposition that he really meant business.

Defending Champion Brad Jackson (Central Coast) looked determined to claim back-to-back victories, but had to settle for second place when Winchester backed up his early high score with a 9.0 late in the 30 minute final. Ratings leader Mitch Rawlins (Qld) was in fine touch in the lead-up rounds but seemed to struggle to match the brilliance of his earlier performances and had to settle for third. Fellow Queenslander Joe Clarke finished off a good start to his rookie year on Tour finishing in last place in the four man final.

“I am stoked. The waves allowed for high performance Bodyboarding and this venue was awesome”, said an elated Winchester. “I am looking forward to Warrnambool in Victoria in late May”.

In the Pro Women’s division former World champion Kira Llewellyn (Qld) edged out Lilly Pollard (NSW) with Kaitlin Murphy (NSW) finishing third and local Lauren Knowles in fourth.

“It must have been so close between Lilly and I. She got some great waves and I knew that I had to dig deep to win this event”, said Llewellyn.

Nathan Graham completed a great comeback to the competition arena with a victory in the Pro DK event.

The first round of the NSW State titles was also completed and results are as follows.
Grand Masters – Greg Webster
Masters – Wayne Holt
Senior Mens – Sam Burres
Grommets – Kieren Schuck
Cadets – Cameron Simms
Juniors – Chase O’Leary
Open Women – Emma Cobb
Junior Women – Ellie Wilkinson
Open Men – Simon Cowan

IBA Bodyboarding Pipe Pro on NBC TV!

Bodyboarding on National Television!

The 2008 IBA Pipeline Pro Bodyboarding contest will be featured this weekend on NBC Jeep World of Adventure Sports! Be sure to tune in and spread the word to everyone you know, this is a big deal for bodyboarding in the USA!

Saturday April 26

• 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern
• 8-9 am Hawaii
• 11am-12pm California

IBA PIPELINE PRO BODYBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Watch as some of the best bodyboarders gather in Hawaii for the opening event of the International Bodyboarding Association’s 2008 world tour.

Tons of stoked bodyboarding groms at the tour promo

More frothing groms arrived earlier today at BSC (Gold Coast) for the Plastic People promo. The first 50 groms scored the free Hellfire Tour Ts but everybody went home with at least something in their hands (Plastic People shades, stickers, signed posters from the Plastic Pile. Special thanks to the BSC crew Mick, Benny, and Luke along with their neighbors Wahoo’s Fish Tacos for that tasty lunch. BSC is throwing a party tonight at 7pm at the Kirra Beach Hotel which coincides with the Aussie Pro Tour going on down the road at Dbah this weekend. The Hellfire continues…

“Established in 2003, Plastic People Clothing is the brainchild of longtime friends Chuck Guarino (of THECAST) and Mike Murphy. These New Jersey natives joined forces to create a downtown New York design and clothing label that they themselves are eager to wear and to share with others. Plastic People is a lifestyle, celebrating the best of 80’s and 90’s surf design, punk-rock, & new wave style. Sometimes bright, sometimes dark & dirty, but always fun.

LOVE LIVE LIFE – Bodyboard Movie Trailer : Boss It Up has done it again in 2008 and proudly presents the new DVD called “Love Live Life”. Capturing the essence of Bodyboard as a sport and as a lifestyle worldwide this movie documents the life we love and live in several different locations. From Portugal to Australia, stopping in some Atlantic Islands and passing trough Brazil and Indonesia, you can imagine the outcome. Plus Euro Freak Fest stroke Portugal in 2007 and Boss It Up was responsible for that along side FFAT Manny Vargas. Starring Gonçalo Pitaça, Amaury Lavernhe, Gastão Entrudo, Jeff Hubbard, Hugo Pinheiro, Glen Thurston, Nuno “Batata” Leitão and friends. Boss It Up doesn’t just represents Bodyboard and promote it. We love it, we live it and it’s our life. Love Live Life ======================================= A Boss It Up aprontou de novo em 2008 e orgulhosamente apresenta o seu novo DVD chamado “Love Live Life”. Capturando a essência do Bodyboard como desporto e também estilo de vida por todo o Mundo, este filme documenta a vida que amamos e vivemos em diferentes locais. Desde Portugal até Austrália, parando em algumas ilhas do Atlântico e passando pelo Brasil e Indonésia, podem imaginar o resultado. Ainda mais que o Euro Freak Fest aterrou em Portugal em 2007, sendo a Boss It Up em conjunto com a FFAT do Manny Vargas os responsáveis. As estrelas são Gonçalo Pitaça, Amaury Lavernhe, Gastão Entrudo, Jeff Hubbard, Hugo Pinheiro, Glen Thurston, Nuno “Batata” Leitão and friends. Boss It Up não só representa o bodyboard e o promove. É a vida que vivemos e amamos. Love Live Life

BOOM! Bodyboarding Podcast its FREE

You may have already noticed something a little bit different on our page. Yep thats right there’s something new on our left! What’s? BOOM! i hear you say? (click on it and see what happens) Well BOOM! is a Bodyboarding Podcast. What’s a Podcast i also hear you say? Well a podcast is kinda like 6-8ft Pipe all to your self. Its a series of digital media files in this case gnarly video sections filmed and editing by you’re truly WBP, witch are distributed over the internet by using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players (ipod) and computers. Witch pretty much means once you subscribe to BOOM! bodyboading Podcast every time a new video episode is updated it will automatically download into your podcast section of your itunes. See it kinds is like 6-8 ft pipe to your self. Click here to subscribe or go to the podcast page to read more.

Monmouth University and Clean Ocean Action have teamed up to bring “Surf Night” on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theater in West Long Branch, New Jersey from 7-10pm.

* All proceeds go to Clean Ocean Action *

It’s going to be a “duel” video premier event:
Videos being screened will include:
VarCity Media – Joe Carter’s “Get in the Van” (surf) and No Friends Productions “Decade” (bb)

Our sponsors which have donated a good amount of gear include: Ergophobia, No Friends Clothing, Plastic People, Bare Wires Surf Shop- Long Branch, T&C, Sharp Eye, Mcloones restaurants, and Swellinfo.com

*** Cover will be $3.00 for MU students and $5.00 for non-mu students
The cover will include admission as well as a door prize ticket for a chance to win some of our prizes from sponsors. ***

There will so be food and non-alcoholic drinks available. – PREEE GAAAMMMME!!! (Post game party TBD)

*** Please remember that ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CLEAN OCEAN ACTION! ***

Facebook Event if you want to join: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=3169…95190334&ref=nf

We’re expecting a large turn out. I hope to see everyone there

Interviews with dropknee masters such as Mason Rose, Kyle Matsumoto, Kim Feast, Colin Black

“We are compiling footage to create an all drop-knee video that blow minds. Our objective is to expose everyone that has talent on the knee. We don’t care if you are underground or professional; if you have usable high performance/high quality footage then we want it. We aren’t in the business of spurning anyone because of political reasons. If you rip, send us your sh*t! As of right now we have a team of videographers that are putting in work in Hawaii, Europe, and in Australia, capturing footage for the video. We are looking for videographers in Southern and Central California, the East Coast, Mexico, and so on. If you’re interested in taking on the job, make yourself know. We want diversity and realize that it will only be made possible through a substantial amount of personal submissions from around the islands, the mainland U.S., Australia, Europe, South America, and everywhere else around the globe. We know that there are more dkers that deserve exposure than are getting it and want to make this happen. Unfortunately, we aren’t going to be able to get to all of you by ourselves; we need your help. Feel free to contact us and tell us who you are. If you dk, you’re family.
EMAIL US:. Use this email or contact us through Myspace for an address to send footage or with any questions and concerns and shout outs.

KEEP ACCESSES OPEN TO ALL: This “PleaCast” is for all supporters who want to keep the beach accesses open for everyone to enjoy. Submitting this plea will not only go to PleasCast.com, but also to interest groups following the lawsuits to restrict beach access and many others who are already negotiating to resolve this issue. Preserve our culture, economy, community, and recreational resources. SEND A PleaCast – It’s Fast!

WHO THE SAVE HATTERAS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS

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PLEASE SUPPORT TO PROTECT BEACH ACCESS!!

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4/8/08 Ramadi, Iraq

“When a grenade hit his body and landed near his feet on a rooftop in Ramadi, Iraq, Navy SEAL Michael Anthony Monsoor could have escaped in time. But in a move that doesn’t surprise people who knew him, Monsoor yelled “Grenade!” and jumped on the explosive. He died within a half-hour of suffering extensive injuries. His sacrifice saved the other service members that day – Sept. 29, 2006. For his heroism, Monsoor today will become the third Iraq war recipient of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest distinction for combat valor. He also will be the first member of the Navy to receive the honor during the Iraq war….They said he liked to spend weekends body boarding in the ocean, spear fishing and riding his motorcycle.”
“Monsoor attended Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove, California. He played on the school’s football team and graduated in 1999. His hobbies included snowboarding, body-boarding, spearfishing, motorcycle riding, and driving his Corvette.”

Sign on San Diego

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4/8/08 Austrailia, NSW

“Peter Edmonds was about 50 yards from shore when the shark attacked around 8 a.m., lifeguard spokesman Stephen Leahy said.”  “Bodyboarder Brock Curtis-Matthew could get a bravery award after desperately trying to save his mate’s life when a boy was mauled to death by a shark on the NSW North Coast today…”

News.com/au

Dailymail.com/au

Courage: Brock Curtis-Matthew (right) with his friend Peter Edmonds who he tried to save

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3/18/08 Oahu, Hawaii

“Twenty-three-year-old bodyboarder Joshua Kalai Nakata, who by all accounts loved the ocean as much as he loved life, died Sunday after he apparently struck his head on the reef at the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore…”
“His family believes he was careful. He just got caught in the wrong place in the waves. They hope his death will serve as a reminder of just how deadly the ocean can be even when you know the risks.”
“I know that he was doing what he wanted, what he loved to do and every time I look at the ocean I’ll see him out there,” said Joshua’s mom.”
“I know he’s up there and he can catch whatever wave he wants now,” said Joshua’s brother.”

StarBulletin.com

Not long ago, the IBA (International Bodyboarding Association) and YouRiding.com formerly announced a partnership:

“IBA International  and youRiding.com, the online bodyboarding game created by
IntellySurf, are pleased to announce their official partnership effective this year for the
IBA 2008 Mens World Tour.

Created in 2007, youRiding.com will release a new version of the game the 1st march
2008, with the start of the the IBA 2008 Virtual World Tour. The bodyboarders will have the
possibility to compete online for free against worldwide riders on each real events of the
2008 Mens World Tour to become the virtual 2008 world champion.

« We are very excited about the partnership and proud that youRiding is the official game
of the IBA », IntellySurf Marketing Manager Thomas Casamayou said. « It is something we
have wanted to do since the begining of the youRiding.com game and we are confident
the association with IBA will help take  bodyboarding to the next level ».

At present, 225,000 people registered and play youRiding.com for 25,000 visits per day
and 105,000 unique visitors per month. Even though the game is a French-based product
of IntellySurf, founders are quick to point out that anyone from anywhere can play and
that youRiding.com already has a strong following in USA, Brazil, Australia and Europe,
not to mention amongst the bodyboarders themselves.

Players create a virtual bodyboarders, train, improve and equip him with real products
from bodyboarding brands. The riders can play in freeride or create contests to compete
online against other riders. Thanks to the association with IBA, the players can aslo
compete online on an Official IBA Virtual World Tour, earn points following their results on
the different events. At the end of the season, the player who has the most points overall
wins a trip to Indo, but there are plenty of other prizes available too.

Moreover, the players will be able in the youRiding.com version 2 coming next march 08,
to create waves themselves, upload their photos and videos, watch Pro photos and
videos, listen music and discover other new contents as a wiki travel guide, forecasts and
news.”

SOURCE: IBA