Monday, March 08, 2010

Aloha,

From Gary Lynch: Bob Biniak dies at 51; skateboarder was one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bob-biniak4-2010mar04,0,3767884.story

Memorial pic by Glen E. Friedman and memorial obit. here: http://idealistpropaganda.blogspot.com/2010/02/bob-bullet-biniak-original-z-boy-bad.html

From Jeremy Oxenden: That is Tim and me trying to surf on sit-on-tops.

Also from Jeremy: Instructional video on how to measure for a Snugg wetsuit:  http://vimeo.com/9348526

http://www.snuggwetsuits.co.uk/

And: One of Tom P Stones friends surfing on an Hawaiian wood surfboard, the BBC have done a TV program about traditional Hawaiian surfboards and culture and what surfing means to them. I can't wait.

From Joel Smith: The London Telegraph - India: Devoted to surf http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activityandadventure/7343968/India-Devoted-to-surf.html

From Michael Kew: Australian shark attacks rise, US fall: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10629396&ref=rss

From Snake: The National Surf Schools and Instructors Association  will hold an instructor certification class in Long Beach, NY May 22/23.  Information about the NSSIA and requirements for course enrollment can be found on the organization's web site http://www.nssia.org/

From Joel Smith: Severn surfers ride once-a-decade tidal wave/tidal bore: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article7046489.ece

From Rick Chatillon:  A documentary coming spring 2010. A story of the early days in Newport Beach... It has been accepted in the Newport Beach Film Festival, dates of preview soon to be released. http://www.livingitforeverthemovie.com/

From Gary Lynch: Cruise travelers tell of deadly waves off Spain http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/03/03/international/i095422S55.DTL&tsp=1

Also: http://www.texassurf.net/

(inexpensive ads starting as low as $10/month)

From Tye Johnson: If You Can Stand Up, Who Cares if Surf's Up? (New York Times article): http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/travel/escapes/05paddleboard.html?emc=eta1

From Jeremy Oxenden/Tim Wilson: Jim Phillips hot curl:

and a modern hot curl:

From David Pu'u: "I never do shows." He's let this one get by him: In Camarillo Friday March 12  http://www.pistudioprint.com/2010/03/grand-opening-event-david-puu-and-pi/

Aloha, joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

41 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

missing surfers Pichilemu followup..... the are OK....

From Capt. Gene: Colin just emailed from Pichilemu: all is well, no worries. Colin and Gavin are fine. Thank you everyone. Cheers.... From David Rohde: only 6 dead in pichilemu, seems to be all chileans .they have water and food but no power or cells - destruction minimal -- all earlier reports overblown concerning pichilemu

Monday, March 01, 2010

surf blurb addendum.... missing surfers in Chile

From Craig Hibbard:

Not sure if this is something that you want to drop into Surf Blurb, however we have two local surfers missing in Chile.  They have not been heard of since the earthquake.  They were on a surf trip to Pichilemu. Colin McNany is from Palos Verdes.    Not sure where Gavin Comstock is from.

Here is Colin's info:

Missing: Colin McNany

Age: 25

White male blonde hair

Birth Date: March 22 1984

US Passport #: I do not have.

Date into Santiago was Feb 24 2010

American Airlines via Miami USA

Final destination in Chile was Pichilemu.  Was on surf trip with Gavin Comstock both USA citizens.  Both are missing and not accounted for as of March 1, 2010.

Last contact from Colin was to his girlfriend in US was Feb 26 approx 6:40PST via GMAIL

Target date out of Chile was March 16 2010 on American Airlines

His parents are very concerned for his well being. 

Contact for Colin's father is: Capt. Gene McNany 310-994-0324, should someone have information or contacts in Chile.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Aloha,

From Julie Cox/Sharon Marshall/Gary Lynch/Tom Craig/Tony Banzuelo: There will be a paddle out for Mike Marshall honoring him/his dedication and life of surfing, April 8th at Blackies, 9am. From there, you're invited to head over to the OCC gallery with the Harbour crew with the Harbour Chronicals exhibit as the backdrop in a celebration of Mikes life.

Found a Tribute to Mike here: http://cooperfishcalendar.com/blog/?p=946

From Barry Haun: Want a ticket to Namotu on a fully booked trip from someone who needs to give up their seat? The trip is scheduled for March 4-13. email Barry: barry@surfingheritage.org

Also from Barry: Saturday, March 6th Plein Aire artist Kevin Short will be giving an in-store painting demonstration from 1-4PM and then the opening reception of "DOC PORTO" the new work of JOHN CULQUI · 6-9pm at The Surfing Heritage Gallery South Coast Plaza West (formerly Crystal Court) 3333 Bear St., ste 303, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714.800.1654 Exhibit Dates · March 6 - March 28, 2010 Closing Reception & Live Painting with the Artist · Sunday, March 28th, 1-4PM  see first hand the creation of Surfing Heritage's exclusive limited-edition print by John Culqui http://www.surfingheritage.org/

From Phil:

Celebrate fond memories of a sport and special time in Texas surfing history at the surf reunion. With sand and saltwater deeply imbedded in our spirit we will gather to honor and celebrate the sport of surfing in the Coastal Bend between 1962-1972.  The format will once again follow the event similar schedule of the '84, '90, '95 & 2002 surf reunions.

On Friday night the 23rd from 6-10pm a private gathering in downtown Corpus Christi at the Surf Museum . Appetizers available.  E xperienced the wonderful memories preserved by Brad Lomax at the Surf Museum.

On Saturday the 24th  on the beach in Port Aransas . The surf event will begin at 8:00am until around 5:00pm. Since Pat Magee has sold his shop, and sold all his old boards to Brad Lomax, it will be up to you to provide an appropriate era surfboard for the surfing event. Size may not matter, but style still does! Water & fruit juice drinks will be available on the beach while supplies last.

The awards banquet will be held Sat. night in Port Aransas at the  Community Center  on Alister St. in the heart of beautiful old downtown. Lunch will be served between 11:30am-1:30pm . Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner  between 6:30-8:30pm only !  Following announcements and awards for the surf contest, music from 9-11:30pm with dancing at your pleasure. Feel free to invite your parents or parental figures who supported your involvement in surfing throughout the years. Numerous door prizes awarded thru the night.

Event fee: $60 per person. No alcoholic beverages sold or available at banquet. BYOB Directions & additional information: email surfbad@aol.com or call ( 361) 549-6617 For lodging information in Port Aransas contact: Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce ( 800) 452-6278

From Eric: some pics of Kevin Hall:

From Steve Colling/Eric: re: Kevin Hall's untimely passing. We are accepting check donations to the Hall family. We ask that they make checks payable to Robyn Hall and send them to her at: 1476 Parkhurst St. Simi Valley, CA 93065

Thank you all so much, he will be truly missed in the surfing community.

Misplaced who this was from:

From Craig Hippard and Mahina ( Vice President, Hui O He'e Nalu): re:Illegal Shark Feeding... http://www.supsurfmag.com/events-stand-up-paddle/announcements/rally-against-illegal-shark-feeding-on-the-north-shore-of-o%27ahu-hui-o-he%27e-nalu-asks-for-your-kokua-20100216902/

URGENT! Please call/email these elected officials immediately to let them know you want a hearing as soon as possible to address the on-going illegal shark feeding by shark tour operations on the North Shore of O'ahu.
Let Senator Hee and Senator Tokuda know you want them to increase the fines, penalties and enforcement of the current law.  They are the chairs of the water, land, agricultureand hawaiian affairs committee (WTL) and the ones who schedule the hearing for their committee. Senator Clayton Hee.586-7330 senhee@Capitol.hawaii.gov Jill Tokuda: sentokuda@Capitol.hawaii.gov  587-7215 The Representative side for this Bill is the WLO committee, with Ken Ito, Chair & Sharon Har, Vice Chair/she would be the one to contact.  Her phone is 586.8500, email  rephar@capitolhawaii.gov
The same Bill on the Senate side, the Text for SB 2655, a Bill for an act, Section 1--(C) states that the DLNR resources (they are supporting it).  No. 2 - of this bill, states:  Shall exempt any shark tours operating on the North Shore of Oahu prior to July 1, 2010.  This was introduced by Robert Bunda & Clayton Hee.

From Gary Lynch: Jeff Chamberlain says:  The time has come to sell my custom 15' Boston Whaler skiff. This has been like a part of the family to me , but a new boat is on the way and the time has come to offer this boat for sale. Jeff Chamberlain jeffch@charter.net 805.528.9611 cell 805.903.3944 This is a perfect two person boat, though I often take three in it. The custom board rack in the stern can hold a variety of boards, and is well built and sturdy .

From Mike Tabler: "The vindication of the Trimiran": Groupama3 is chasing the around the world record: heading for Cape Horn on its 28th day: http://www.cammas-groupama.com/en/

From Gary Lynch: Todos is on...(today:Sunday).... http://www.todossantosevent.com/

From Drew Kampion: From Josh Berry at Save The Waves:  the best way to get help to the rural Chilean coast devastated by the earthquake:
http://www.savethewaves.org/news/view/111

New books in: copies of the paperback Hynson book and Mike Doyle's Hardcover Signed Limited Morning Glass: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm

Mike Hynson. Transcendental Memories of a Surf Rebel. Oversized oblong paperback. The long awaited book by Endless Summer surfer, Mike Hynson. 290 pages. $50.

Mike Doyle with Steve Sorensen. Morning Glass. Cloth spine hardcover. Limited to 1000 copies. SIGNED and Numbered. 2004. 247 pages. New. $65.

Aloha, joe t. My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

20 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Skateboard book, lots of surf books, Blake 1922-32 Limited Ed.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Aloha,

From Eric Sandoval:  Kevin Hall passed away on Thursday, I wanted to let the other parties involved with his book and Kevin's friends know about his unfortunate passing. There will be a memorial service this Tuesday in Simi Valley, please contact Robin Hall at 805.522.0203

From the Hall Family: It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kevin Hall.   B orn in June 8, 1962  Kevin had an “extreme” passion for adventure. He participated in anything that gave him an adrenalin rush such as parasailing, sky diving, surfing, and scuba diving. He loved the ocean and all things associated with the ocean. He had a boat in Channel Islands Harbor that he lived on for a couple years. He was an avid beach camper along the Ventura Coast. He enjoyed travelling to Hawaii and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico to enjoy the surfing, the family time, and of course the scallop tacos at Rossa's Taqueria.  He amassed an extensive surf wax collection and was a contributor to the book, “Surfboard Wax; A History” by Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner.

He held many jobs over his varied life: scuba diving instructor, certified rescue diver, professional urchin diver, oil rig worker (off the coast of Santa Barbara), diver at Marine World in the shark tank and an air flight controller for Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays. He was very talented in various construction trades, and ultimately settled into plumbing and started his own successful plumbing company of 18 years, Hall Plumbing, Inc.

Please join us in a celebration of Kevin's life and memorial service, which will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Centerpoint Church located at 2369 Royal Avenue in Simi Valley, California 93065. A reception will follow at Kevin and Robyn's home. For further information, please contact Robyn at 522-0203. 

From Buck Labadie: Well-known South Bay surfer and Shaper Bob Moore (Jr) died in his sleep last week at his home in San Pedro. Bob shaped for numerous shops including: Bing, Greg Noll, Velzy, Plastic Fantastic, ET, Stickman,  El Paipo. Won the 1961 Huntington Beach Junior contest  (Severson & Grannis Photos). His father was well-known Robert Moore Sr. Life Guard, L.A. County.
Nice mention of Bob's work by Johnny Fain on page 100 of Greg Noll's "The Art of the Surfboard".
Services will be in the So. Bay in a few weeks.

From Gary Lynch/Tom Craig: Richard Delvy - One of the original Belairs has passed on. He " played drums on our hit, Mr. Moto, before moving on in mid-62 to form the Challengers band and make a career for himself in the music publishing and record production arenas. I had the privilege of working closely with him on many of his projects, including the LPs, Sidewalk Surfing (The Good Guys) and Surfbeat Volume 2 (The Surfriders)." Paul Johnson (SURFARIS / DUO-TONES)
http://www.spinner.com/2010/02/12/richard-delvy-dead/

Mavericks -

From Allen Kukel:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/13/watchers-hurt-by-rogue-waves-at-ca-surfing-contest/

From Gary Lynch: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/13/BATA1C1AAA.DTL&tsp=1

From Jeremy Oxenden: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1250886/Watchers-hurt-rogue-waves-US-surfing-contest.html

From Larry Souza: Photos:  http://www.maverickssurf.com/buzz/photos23.php Webcast: http://maverickssurf.com/contest/see/webcast.php

From Tom Laura: Los Desperados Group Art Show at Shelter Surf Shop in Long Beach, CA Saturday, March 06, 2010

From John Roskoski: Harbour Chronicles book will be coming out soon... http://www.shopharboursurf.com/

From Craig Hibbard: A shade late to get there but.... Larry Bertleman was at CHPSurf and Skate over the weekend: www.chpsurfandskate.com

From Jose V. Glez: His latest cover of Radical Surf:

From Drew Kampion/Fred Hemmings: Fred's "Hawaii Surfing Reserve Bill" parallels the path blazed by Australia's National Surfing Reserves program, and will in turn, I hope, template other efforts in surfing communities around the world to dedicate, enshrine, and protect our surfing beaches, everywhere. (Testimony was taken Friday) http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDT-WTL_02-19-10_.HTM

Also from Drew: Rick Rietveld fin on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200441579637  donated by Rick to aid Surfrider Foundation to save Gaviota from being developed destroying the beautiful, natural habitat. www.RietveldArt.com

From Mike Salisbury: Hale'iwa - H. Miura Store in business since 1912, closes its doors. Sisters sew their last palaka shorts. " Eddie Aikau was wearing Miura Store surfing shorts when he died on a rescue mission on his surfboard. Joey Cabell's measurements are in one of the handwritten books. The same with Tiger Espera and Reno Abellira. The measuring books go all the way back to Greg Noll, which is ancient in surfing terms." http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Dec/05/ln/FP512050322.html

Also from Mike Salisbury: His latest blog entry ... Tyra Banks via Dick Dale http://www.onehellofaneye.com/2010/02/13/254/ which includes an early photo of Mike in La Jolla by Roy Porello:

And from Mike/Tim: Tim Bessell: You are invited to the OPENING of my ''ONe MaN sHOw'' next Friday Night. Feb 26th at "The Robin's Nest Gallery'' from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. On the corner of Nautilus St. and 6905 La Jolla Blvd. We will be showing my latest work including "Fully Loaded", ''Girl with Rose'' and much much more.

From Joel Smith: Lots of dolphin surfing photos by Photographer Greg Huglin on the south coast of South Africa. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251711/Every-dolphins-gone-surfin-Stunning-pictures-hundreds-glide-monster-waves.html#ixzz0g6GLgo4C

From David Pu'u: His blog on Mavericks this time: http://www.davidpuu.com/blog/?p=2367

From Gary Lynch: Tahiti: Surf's up at IMAX at California Science Center: http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/tahiti-movie-surfs-u-6426/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DailyDealsLosAngelesTimesTravel+%28Daily+Travel+%26+Deal+Blog%29 From Tara Torburn:

From Donna G.: New site: for buying and selling boards: surf, skate, snow, wake, body, kite boards:  http://www.boardjoy.com/

From Jeremy Oxenden/Cliff Leclerq: Waves in the South of France/Cannes on Friday:

From Ron Croci: His Bali Water Color Exhibit: http://www.clubofthewaves.com/surf_culture_bali.php

Aloha, joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

20 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Surfer Magazines (1965-66), Surfer's Journals Volume 1 and 2, Corky signed book, and more.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Aloha,

From Mark Cunningham: Hawaii Collectors Expo is @ Blaisdell Feb. 19,20,21 - Mark will have a booth for the weekend to "lighten my load of books , mags, collectibles and J. Severson & P.Edwards aloha shirts. I'll be at booth #510, Recycled Surf Hawaii." http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/atq/1554455802.html

From Jens:  Please remember to mention in surf blurb that I am looking for Pier Pressure #1 by Corky Carroll. jensenb002@hawaii.rr.com

 Since "Everybody is looking for .. .>) "..... I'm looking for a girl named Alison (Alyson, Allison) who surfs Old Man's at San Onofre. If you know, her, please ask her to contact me. jtabler@san.rr.com  Thanks!

From Steve Wilkings: Steve mentioned the photo watermarking service used by Surfing Heritage Foundation.... I asked for the website:  www.digimarc.com Sounds very cool..... they imbed the watermark and spider the web looking for Cheaters, Thieves, and Miscreants! Okay , yes, non-criminals can view usage rights for images, how to contact/purchase photos/artwork.

From Don Fleming: Bought a KOOK BOX at Auction Yesterday in  PRESCOTT ARIZONA. NO NAME VISIBLE. ITS COVERED WITH FIBERGLASS.

From Bart Tucker: Some photos from Newport Pier during recent El Nino swells.

From Stuart Coleman: The Rise Above Plastics Coalition will be holding a press conference and rally at the Hawaii State Capitol's Rotunda on Wed., Feb. 10, from 12:00 - 1:00. www.riseaboveplastics.org www.surfrider.org/oahu

Also from Stuart: The Surfrider Foundation Oahu Chapter will host two simultaneous cleanups, one at the park on Sand Island and one at Malaekahana State Park., on Sat. morning, 2/13/10, from 9:00 am – 11:30 pm. Surfrider is partnering with the Kokua Foundation and invites volunteers to participate in one of their “Love Your Beach” cleanups on the eve of Valentine's Day.  Volunteers are asked to bring old plastic bags, sunscreen and reusable water bottles.

From Mike Jipp in the Great Northwest: i see that billabong has oregon for that wave we have here.   this year was not all that clean and big.   also if you only new the real story behind this whole mess of the reef.   the real name of the place is called tackle busting reef .  the wave is off a place called canyons state park so its not even in the nelscott area.  the wave was also founded and surfed by others before the person that claims to have found it really didn't.   he won't even let the best local surfers that tow it all the time in his stupid contest.   just needed to throw in my 2 cents

From Jerry Derloshon: Pics from Pepperdine U's Girls in the Curl event Feb. 6:

Honoree Linda Benson and Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa :

Heather Hudson Crummer, maker of vid The Women and the Waves: which showed at the Ventura Film Festival (trailer here) http://venturafilmfestival.org/the-women-and-the-waves.html

Noted this site on the way by: SurfVideo.com..... http://www.surfvideo.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=894

Denny Aaberg providing music:

From Art Brewer: His surf photography workshop at the Annenberg Space for Photography on Feb. 27 is has a few spots left.  http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/events/workshops.asp

From Dick Saar: Halifax surf etiquette ends up in court: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/01/22/ns-surfing-sue.html#socialcomments%23ixzz0fAaMdRDg

Also from Dick: Top World Surfers in No. Cal for big wave event: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_big_wave_contest

From Sandy Hall: Designated reserves help save our surf: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201002100200/COLUMNISTS06/2100368

From Gary Lynch:

From David Pu'u: K38 Water Safety, headed up by internationally renowned Shawn Alladio, a National Safe Boating Council Instructor and AWA H2O Responder, is heading to Half Moon Bay California. The prestigious big wave paddle surfing event 'Mavericks' has been given the 'green light' for a contest day this Saturday off the Pillar Point.

From Jeremy Oxenden: Big Wave Downing Boards on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Classic-Big-Wave-Long-Boards-shaped-by-George-Downing_W0QQitemZ300394207079QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f0e3d767

Aloha,

joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

20 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Surfer (1980), Surfing Action Around the World (1968-9), Surfing (2007 Swimsuit/DVD issues).

Monday, February 08, 2010

Aloha,
From Barry Haun: Sad news: Renown surfer and shaper Mike "Red" Marshall passed away Sat.

"Dano; Mike Marshall, Walter Viszolay" (from http://www.nbsurfers.com/ )

Harbour cheaters shaped by Mike and ridden by Gary Chapman

From Gary Lynch: Hapa - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG6MJ4RJiOY&feature=PlayList&p=5EED8C72E77930CE&index=1

From Dick Saar: Newport Beach in the 50's60's....cool vid and surfers' talk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOJO8z6RdHo

The next Sacred Craft Show will be Saturday/Sunday April 10-11 in Ventura ... There will be 'antiques roadshow' style appraisals happening Sat. - A San Diego area contingent will include Keith Eshelman, Boyd Scofield, and Allen Kukel and myself .... Renny Yater will be the honored shaper. http://www.surfboardshow.com/

From Gary Sahagen: The Twenty-Third Annual HB Longboard Crew Pier Paddle will be held on February 13, 2010 at 10am. The race has been postponed by the organizers due to safety concerns. The high winds, rain and tornado warnings have resulted in a decision to hold the race next Saturday. http://www.hblongboardcrew.org/

Also from Gary: Oregon Massive Wave Enters Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards: http://salem-news.com/articles/february022010/wave_nom_tk.php

Picture From John Elwell/The John Elwell Collection... Ron Drummond at Dana:

the back of the card with a quote by Willard Bascom, author of Waves and Beaches:

From John Elwell: Re: the Unforgettable Ron Drummond:

It was one of those big winter days that are so rare at the Tijuana
Sloughs in 1951. Dempsey Holder and a number of top surfers showed up
and a new not well known surfer in our parts, and unforgettable Ron Drummond. I was there and surfed that day. The waves were very big and any one who has seen Ron Drummond would have never forgotten him. He is most likely the tallest surfer ever in the world as a well muscled giant of a man who was perhaps at
least 7 foot tall, in a canoe! I have thought about this and it was probably because a surf board not large enough for him to surf existed.

When it gets big at the TJ Sloughs it breaks out on several locations on
this ancient river mouth of piles of sumerged large cobble stones from
glacial ages forming a reef or shoal that reaches out for a distance
longer than a mile. Beyond the surfing reef it continues where kelp
attaches itself forming large beds in deeper water..

The Outside Reef, a mile out is frequently the surfed area, although
The Mystery Breaks, another half mile out only breaks infrequently in
the largest sets at low tide. Dempsey called this "The Bone Yard
"because you could not get a line up and most likely would get trashed
inside by giant soup 20 feet high. This day Ron Drummond went out there
in The Bone Yard and disappeared in the deep troughs of waves. I would
see him again almost two hours later being battered like a tiny cork by
the soup in his canoe totally awash. He had a dumbfounded look on his
face with wide eyes that had seen terror and near death.

He remarked, " I have been surfing all around the world and never have
seen waves so big and so far out. I took off down this mountain and
picked up speed like freight train at full throttle roaring into a black hole tunnel!" His estimate noted the waves were 30 to 40 feet high and what he went through is
unimaginable to surfers and non surfers alike.

I would see Ron a few more times in my life, once in his territory
around Dana Point and some reunions. Truly an impressive dedicated
waterman never to be forgotten, especially this day he vividly recalled.

Also from John: Anna (Trent) Moore was trusted with all of Bud Browne's vintage film archives after his death and has edited unseen footage into a new
production to be shown at the La Paloma theater on Saturday, February
20th at 6:30 and 9:00 PM in Encinitas. Many of Bud's and Buzzy's old
friends will be there. A WAKE UNTO THE BLUE http://www.lapalomatheatre.com/

From Bob Feigel: His tribute to Jerry Whitesides is on his site: http://www.surfwriter.net/jerry_whitesides_tribute.htm Jerry was one of Malibu Surfing Association's founders.

"Go deep and never lose the joy of your sinuses draining at the most inconvenient times." - JW

From Jeremy Oxenden: http://www.emerald-vision.com website of photographer George Karbus. One of his pics at Lahinch Ireland.

From Michael Blum:

From David Pu'u: The link (below) is to a blog entry on a rescue event that took place on the freeway in OC awhile back. Shawn Alladio affected the rescue. The victim has survived and is doing well and has recently just completed what we think may be the last of his skin grafts.

Shawn is getting an award for heroism today from the OC Fire Authority. Pretty rare for a civilian to get one of these. It may be a first. I know she hates this sort of thing (I won't attend as a result of that) but it is a remarkable story involving someone who serves our community of surfers. Thought that you guys may want a heads up.

Shawn and I are just back from training the USCG STAN team in Oregon. It is comprised of five Advanced Rescue Swimmers, who are the lead standardization test officers and now front a new program that will serve as the foundation for PWC use by the USCG. That course and what it says, is going to go a long way in establishing credibility and standards for PWC ops.

http://www.davidpuu.com/blog/?tag=leader

From Stuart Coleman: The Rise Above Plastics Coalition will be holding a press conference and rally at the Hawaii State Capitol’s Rotunda on Wed., Feb. 10, from 12:00 - 1:00. The Surfrider Foundation is partnering with the Sierra Club, Styrophobia and other organizations to educate people about the dangers of plastic marine debris and the proliferation of single-use plastics (SUP) like bags and bottles in our environment. http://www.surfrider.org/oahu/ http://www.riseaboveplastics.org/

From Cary Weiss: Longboard Collectors' Club met at SAFARI SURF & SPORT 20936 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, Ca. Jan 31 http://www.longboardcollectorclub.com/ Next meet: March 27, Saturday – HUNTINGTON BEACHCRUISER Buy Sell Swap From Dawn Until 4:00 P.M. At The Foot of The Huntington Beach Pier

Aloha,

joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
40 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Surfing Illustrated, SJs, Surfer.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Aloha,

The Mike Hynson paperback is out. I have copies: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm

From Jerry Derloshon:

http://library.pepperdine.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D86018445%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D

From Dick Saar: Looks a lot like Rincon. Who would guess these were taken on Vancouver Island, B.C.? A friend of mine up sent these to me. He said it's very uncrowded, I wonder why? BRRRR.....

Ran into this one recently: http://surfing.wikia.com/wiki/Surferpedia

From Spencer Croul: I just read a good book with some surfing adventures in it but it's not a surf book. It's called Crazy for the Storm a memoir of survival – non fiction by Norman Ollestad.

On his first board.

On his dad's back, Topanga Beach, 1968.

From Gary Lynch: one of 5 bridges fallen down in Baja during recent 'weather' Caida del Puente El Rosario, Baja California: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmXv6wijIg8&feature=player_embedded

From Jeremy Oxenden: Pic that was on Magic Sea Weed:

How can one not think of Ron Drummond when seeing this? 

Gary Lynch points out : the photo of Drummond was taken by Tom Blake with Tom's water camera and was taken at Capo Pier area.

While looking, I stumbled on this: Ron was out in his canoe trying to ride 30 - 40 foot waves outside from Tijuana Sloughs: http://www.jstor.org/pss/1498346

Also from Jeremy: fun Aussie "Tools for Surfers" ads for Ryobi: http://www.surfingstoke.com/misc/tools-for-surfers/

Aloha,

joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

40 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Surfing Illustrated, SJs, Surfer.

Addendum Tuesday Jan 26

Pepperdine University "Girls in the Curl" Surf Photo contest deadline Jan 31.

http://library.pepperdine.edu/news/index.php/2010/01/girlsinthecurlphotocontest/

Amateur photographers are encouraged to submit hi-res photos reflecting ocean, coastal, or surfing themes. Three prizes will be awarded:

Themes: (a) the essence and spirit of surfing, (b) coastal lifestyles, (c) women in surfing, or (d) coastal scenery.

Photos: All photos will be reviewed and the top 20 finalists will be printed, framed and placed on display during the Girls in the Curl event February 6th.

Judging: Surf photographer, publisher and author, Guy Motil will judge and award prizes for the top three. Motil will consider: how well the image fits the theme; the general aesthetic of the image; the emotional response of viewers; and the photographer's overall skill and/or artistic talent.

Prizes: 1st Place – $250         2nd Place – $150        3rd Place – $50

Auction: Each of the top 20 photos on display will be auctioned to raise money for the Malibu Historical Collection at the Pepperdine University Library.

Deadline : All submissions must be posted by January 31, 2010 .

Rules of Submission: Each submission must include the name of the artist, title of the photo, date of the photo (within last year), and email contact information for the artist.  Only one submission is allowed from each artist.  Submission secures rights for image reproduction by Pepperdine University Libraries for fundraising resale purposes only.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Aloha,

From Will at the Surf Gallery and others: Tues. at Jed Noll's in San Clem:

From Steve Collins: Next Longboard Collector's meet is Jan 31 in Chatsworth, Sunday -- SAFARI SURF & SPORT 20936 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, Ca. 91311 Buy Sell Swap From Dawn Until 2:00 P.M. For more info, call shop owner Randy Beck at 818-349-9283 Please note that this is not on a Saturday event.
It is taking place on Sunday ! Sunday ! Sunday ! http://www.longboardcollectorclub.com

From Mark Cunningham: Phil Jarratt's Back Beach Noosa site: http://www.backbeach.net.au/index.php

From Phil's site:

From Gary Sahagen: The Twenty-Third Annual HB Longboard Crew Pier Paddle will be held on February 6, 2010 at 10am. ** This change from Sunday to Saturday is the first time in the long history of the Pier Paddle Race that it will not happen on a Sunday. The reason for the change was to better align with the Surf City USA® Marathon which has become one of the Longboard Crew's partners in this event. The change will allow marathon runners to compete in both running and paddling. Special awards are planned for any participants who accomplish that feat. For further information and to inquire about loaner boards please email info@hblongboardcrew.org

The race is open to all ages with one open division. First through sixth place finishers will be awarded. All participants should use a standard surfboard for the race. No racing type paddle boards will be allowed. Boards need to be less than twelve feet as a maximum. The race starts at 10am sharp. Entries will be accepted on a first come-first served basis to 100 maximum starting at 9am on the beach. The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew suggests a $5.00 donation unless your club dues are paid up for 2010.

The next day is February 7, 2010 which is Superbowl Sunday and the Surf City USA® Marathon which will start at 6:30am.  The after-party for the marathon will start early at the beer garden which will be hosted by the Huntington Beach Longboard Crew .

From Mike Salisbury: His latest blog entry: meeting George Harrison and taking pics of his Crackerbox Palace at Henley on Thames, England, and for an album cover. http://www.onehellofaneye.com

Here are Mike and George, probably taken by Mike's son Chris - the palace in the background.

I have a couple copies of the Salisbury designed Brazil magazine Alma Surf. 2004 International Surf Culture Expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 2004. Special issue on this event designed by Mike Salisbury. In Portuguese and English. New. $20 plus shipping.

From Cary Weiss:   1961 Greg Noll Surfboard. ($7500) Double small Greg Noll Camera Man Logo (very rare, about the only surfbaord I have seen with this logo set up) surrounded by the atomic logo. Ther surfboard is 9'4. Contact Denny Moore Tel:  310 456 8060 mail@mdgla.com  for more scans/details.

Also has this one, same price:

From Craig Hibbard: http://www.chpsurfandskate.com/  They have Leon Hendrix artwork (Jimi's son) and Larry Bertelmann surfboards. Larry will be at the shop in person at a future date. http://www.bertlemann.com/ CHP Surf & Skate 1613 South Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach CA 90277 310.540.1214 chpinfo@chpsurfandskate.com

Aloha,

joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

40 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Surfing Illustrated, SJs, Surfer.

joseph tabler books
5650 riley st
san diego ca 92110 usa
www.surfbooks.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Aloha, From Drew Kampion: ... from Judy Burlington , a cofounder of Pipeline To A Cure .  They have discovered that surfing SIGNIFICANTLY extends the l ives of kids with Cystic Fibrosis ... maybe, like, double!  This is worth a read.   Emily Haager is an extraordinary representative – for surfing and for The Cure . http://www.pipelinetoacure.com/

http://www.pipelinetoacure.com/video-02.php

Email ggreen@cff.org  to get involved next year.

From Sean Davey: His site: http://seandavey.com/wordpress/   His book on King Island, Tasmania is only available On Demand..... that's why I don't have copies. He sent me a copy. Very nice little book, plenty of surfing, of course. Available in paperback and hardcover here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/266652

I do have a copy of his previous book out of Brazil (for $20 to the first one to say something about it...not presently on my site):

From Dick Saar:  Surfer Blood: 'Floating Vibes' surf music:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122365508&sc=emaf

From Yours Truly:

From Skipper Funderburg:  Author of Surfing on the Cape Fear Coast. He recently discovered a 1907 surfing photo ( carolinabeach.net   ) postcard view of people surf bathing on the ocean side of the Sea Shore Hotel including a surfer on a Hawaiian styled body board on Wrightsville Beach . (Slides from Fales collection: http://wwwtmpapps.nhcgov.com/lib/history/fales/index.htm  )

1907, 1909 & 1913 postcards all use the same popular photograph. Crop and blowup:

Another from the collection:

This one reminds me of my belief that bodysurfing and boat surfing/canoeing etc. have likely been going on since the beginning of time or thereabouts and in many places...about the time humans crawled up the beach from the sea. Maybe they didn't exactly crawl. ( Riding the waves may be an inherited, deeply instinctual activity! ) From Joel Smith: Dolphins surfing at JBay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWauuX_1KH8&feature=related

From Jeremy Oxenden: Lake Superior photo by Nike Killion, http://www.nosaltsurf.com

Aloha,

joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

joseph tabler books
5650 riley st
san diego ca 92110 usa
www.surfbooks.com

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Aloha,

From Debbie Aldrich: Reid Inouye is forecasting extra huge waves sometime this winter due to the El Nino. Bigger than '69, 75'-76' or 84. "I've been reading the maps and looking at charts for the last 10 years and got a pretty good read on what's coming. The last two big swells this December I had right on the money." http://www.surfingyearbook.com/surfing-news.asp?Id_news=44695

From Dave Struve: This site features the Art of Shawn Griggs.  He's a northern California surfer, a great guy and an awesome painter.  His studio is at 425 Main St. in Ferndale, Humboldt County.  http://www.redeyelaboratories.com/redeye_laboratories/art/art.html

From Alan Derloshon: Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 11 a.m. to Sunset. Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA  Honoring Surf Legend Linda Benson for Her Lifetime Contribution to Surfing.

ATTEND surf film screenings—The Living Curl, Women and Waves, and a new compilation by renowned filmmaker David Ogle.
ENGAGE in conversation with surf legends and surf industry professionals.
ENJOY food from In-N-Out Burger and live music by Denny Aaberg.
ENTER to win raffle prizes and auction items, and compete for cash in the Girls in the Curl Photo.
Contest www.photobucket.com/girlsinthecurl
To learn more, call Amy Adams at (310) 506-6785.
University Libraries 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263-4786 http://www.surfbooks.com/malibuGirlsintheCurl.pdf

From Cary Weiss: Next Longboard Collection's Club meet: January 31, Sunday -- SAFARI SURF & SPORT 20936 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, Ca. 91311. Buy Sell Swap From Dawn Until 2:00 P.M. For more info, call shop owner Randy Beck at 818-349-9283 Please note that this is not on a Saturday event. It is taking place on Sunday ! Sunday ! Sunday ! Also from Cary: Pics from his Santa Monica gallery which will be open thru January 31 - 2665 MAIN ST. SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90405  
TOTHEBU@EARTHLINK.NET  OR 310-717-7993

From Malibu Surfing Assoc.:  http://www.msaclassic.com/partnerships/

Aloha, joe t.

My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/

20 items now on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh   Including: Petersen's Surfing (1963-64), Surf Magazine (1977-78), Surfing Magazine (1965-66) and a few books.

Aloha,

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