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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Aloha, From Roger Mann: Longboard Collector's Club meets at Beach Cottages ( 4255 Ocean Blvd) in Pacific Beach/San Diego just south of Crystal Pier - Sat. May 3rd in the morning. It is titled “The Belly Fest” and will focus on belly boards, though a variety of vintage longboards will be for sale/trade. 
From Courtney Trostle: THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNEEBOARD & IT MAY HAVE BEEN USED AS ONE. THE REAL STORY BEHIND IT'S CREATION WAS TOLD TO ME BY DAVID NUUHIWA & CONFIRMED BY BILL FURY. BOTH OF THESE GUYS WERE AT THE CORE OF THE PLASTIC FANTASTIC SCENE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH. THE BOARD'S LENGTH IS 5' - 6", WITH A SINGLE BOX FIN. IT WAS MADE IN LATE 1968 OR EARLY 1970. WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE IS THAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE USED DURING "BLACKBALL" CONDITIONS IN THE SUMMERTIME. HUNTINGTON PIER HAS A SURFBOARD CURFEW THAT WAS DESIGNED TO PROTECT TOURISTS FROM LOOSE BOARDS IN THE SHOREBREAK (PRELEASH). THESE BOARDS WERE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE AT THE MINIMUM BOARD LENGTH FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR / BLACKBALL CONDITIONS. THE LIFEGUARDS WERE POWERLESS TO STOP THE HANDFUL OF GUYS SURFING THE PIER. DAVID TOLD ME HE & JOHN BOOZER HAD IT ALL TO THEMSELVES ON MANY OCCASION.
See Anthony Nobles reprint decals here: http://vintagesurfingdecals.shutterfly.com
(password is "surfing") He only does those in the public domain. Inexpensive - $4 each. tboneatlanta@yahoo.com
'An art history of British surfing' opens at the Red House Museum in Christchurch, Dorset on May 3rd and runs through until June 14th 2008.
It's a beautiful venue in a pretty town sandwiched between the New Forest and some amazing surfing beaches. 
From Gary Lynch: A 'Tom Blake Approved' aquaplane made by the L.A. Ladder Company. (the only one Gary has seen) and is for sale: Randall Romack @ fish_jeep@yahoo.com .
Cruz's SHOW is coming up in June:
From Snake: New England Surf Legend and East coast Surfing Hall of Fame Member Peter Pan (Famous for his ready wit and dominance in ice-cold knee-high Rhode Island surf) has accepted the position as Media Director for the National Surf Schools and Instructors Association (NSSIA). He will be replacing another legend, Jericho Popplar, who will now move into a Director at Large position. 
You can see the surf blurb page online @ http://www.surfbooks.com/misc.htm
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week End today Thursday 1:30 pm May 1. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh 
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
Friday, April 25, 2008
Aloha, Woody Brown passed away at age 96. http://starbulletin.com/2008/04/20/news/story03.html 
http://www.surferspath.com/features/soaring-the-spiritual-journey-of-pioneer-surfer-woody-brown/P2/
I have copies of this issue: "Woody Brown : Pilot, Surfer , Sailor," published in The Surfer's Journal , Volume 5, Number 3, Fall 1996 (Available for $14 postpaid. Faded spines.)
The Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach opened its New exhibit Andy Davis, Alex Knost & Tyler Warren - new original paintings and prints. 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-376-9155 Artist Reception : Friday, April 25, 2008, 6-10 p.m www.thesurfgallery.com
From Gary Lynch: Great Lakes surfing: http://flowoftheriver.epa.gov/greatlakeschallenge/2008/04/go-green-by-hel.html
From Richard Phillips: "Archie" The documentary of the inovative and rebellious pro surfer Matt Archebald. April 29th Balboa Theater, San Francisco May 2nd Rio Theater, Santa Cruz May 7th Santa Monica 4 Plex May 8th South Coast Theater, Laguna Beach May 14th Museum Of Contemporary Art, San Diego May 15th & 16th La Paloma Theater, Encinitas http://www.archythemovie.com/
From a friend: the huge, first edition Grannis is on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/LeRoy-Grannis-Surf-Photography-of-the-1960s-and-1970s_W0QQitemZ150240143317QQihZ005QQcategoryZ29223QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 
Shark pic from Brent McDonald: "forward to all your friends, especially the ones learning to surf" - ha! Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include, Surfer V13, Longboard, Pacific Longboarder Mags: End time: Thursday 1:30 pm May 1. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
Friday, April 18, 2008
Aloha,
Anyone with extra copies of atlantic surfing magazine?
From Barbara Allen: some pics of a friends 52 year old son, who lives and surfs year-round at Homer, Alaska. 
From Kerry Germain: Kerry will be at Book Expo Saturday May 31 3pm Booth #732 signing books. Her latest Kimo book is Kimo's Surf Lesson. http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
From Gary Sahagen: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's Two New Exhibits' Grand Openings on the Same Day: Sunday April 20th, 2008 - Noon to 4pm. *Surf Sounds Part 2: featuring Jan & Dean And *Sharing Perspectives: An Art Exhibition by Céline Chat. www.surfingmuseum.org Includes music by Surftones, Deadman's Curve movie in Surf City Theater, and Angela Madsen with stories of rowing across the Atlantic during her two months at sea.
Lyn Olsson lolsson@mail.sdsu.edu of San Diego State University is working closely with the California Surf Museum seeking primary/unpublished/one-of-a-kind documents which give new insights into surfing as a sport, culture, personal quest, social statement -- all of the diverse aspects of the sport which makes it such a beautiful art. Correspondence, notes, scrapbooks, sketches, board plans, minutes of meetings, photographs, stickers, logos, interviews with San Diego County surfers, additional books, anything that is two dimensional is desirable. Full info follows below...
From Gary Lynch: Mexico travel a bit more hazardous of late... due to drug trafficking battles. Also, Armed robberies and carjackings, apparently unconnected to the narcotics-related violence, have increased in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez . Dozens of U.S. citizens were kidnapped and/or murdered in Tijuana in 2007. Public shootouts have occurred during daylight hours near shopping areas.
U.S. travel warnings page: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html 
From transplanted U.K. surfer Murray Palmer: recently in Mentawai and a couple at Blacks from 2005. 
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include, Surfing V1, Surfer V15, signed Kevin Short book: End time: Tuesday 1:30 pm April 15 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
From Lyn Olsson of SDSU: re: Surf Literature Collection: San Diego State University Library's Special Collections and Archives (rare books and unpublished items) houses a fabulous collection of surf literature. This is due in part to occasional purchases, and to a handful of collectors making regular gifts of books and magazines from their collections. Through this collection, our patrons, which are students and community members, can gain a good picture of the history of surfing including that of San Diego.
SDSU is working closely with the California Surf Museum to try and locate primary/unpublished/one-of-a-kind documents which give new insights into surfing as a sport, culture, personal quest, social statement--you name it--all of the diverse aspects of the sport which makes it such a beautiful art. Correspondence, notes, scrapbooks, sketches, board plans, minutes of meetings, photographs, stickers, logos, interviews with San Diego County surfers, additional books, anything that is two dimensional is desirable. Of course the Surf Museum collects three dimensional items, and either SDSU or the Museum can be contacted for these.
We have a top notch staff in our Special Collections at SDSU which ensures the preservation, security, and access of its collections. Please take a look at http://infodome.sdsu.edu/about/depts/spcollections/ for a good idea of what we do and what we have.
Thank you for reading through this. SDSU Library and CA Surf Museum hope that taking part in the gathering of this elusive material is of interest to many of you. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Lyn Olsson
Special Development Associate
SDSU Library
(619) 594-0668
lolsson@mail.sdsu.edu
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Aloha,
Paddle Out Fundraising Campaign For California Surf Museum's relocation to 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside coming in Spring 2009 Inaugural Fundraiser Thursday, May 8, 2008 At the Ocean House Restaurant 5-10 pm Dinner at 7:30 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad www.surfmuseum.org
One of Europe's top pro surfers has been appointed Patron to the British Surfing Museum.Gabe Davies, who holds multiple British and national titles, has agreed to join the not for profit organisation and will help out with publicity, advice and special events. http://www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk Complete info follows below.
From Cary Weiss: Bill Moore memorial and paddle-out will be at Malibu Surfrider Beach - Sat. April 19, 2008, at 11:30 am-- Come celebrate his life in and out of the water.
From Frank Duffy: We have "The Longboard News" up and going - we are looking for content, primarily longboard news, but all surfing news is good.
http://www.nysurfshop.com/TheLongboardNews.html
From Cary Weiss: Dukes Malibu Restaurant Parking lot Buy Sell and Swap Vintage & New Boards April 12, Saturday 7:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. www.longboardcollectorclub.com
From Stephanie at the Surfing Heritage Foundation: Henry Ford is getting inducted into the Hermosa Beach Surfer's Walk of Fame on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11:00 am at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Ceremony followed by lunch reception. 
Also: The weekend celebration begins on Friday, April 11th with a surf film fest at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse Theatre, featuring, "Drive Thru New Zealand". A surf contest will begin on Saturday at 8:00 am at the Hermosa Beach Pier. For more info contact the City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department at (310) 318-0280. 
One of Branden Aroyan pics from January while strolling the North Shore neighborhood.
From BB: UK longboard club: http://www.hotdoggers.co.uk:80/
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include, Longboard Mags, miscellaneous books: End time: Thursday 1:30 pm April 10 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
BRITISH PRO SURFER… IS HISTORY!
Press release March 26, 2008
One of Europe's top pro surfers has been appointed Patron to the British Surfing Museum.
Quiksilver and Gravis rider Gabe Davies, who holds multiple British and national titles, has agreed to join the not for profit organisation and will help out with publicity, advice and special events.
“We asked Gabe because we believe he is the perfect role model for British surfing,” said museum founder and director Pete Robinson, “his recent achievements alone – riding some of the biggest waves in the world off the coast of Ireland – mean his name is already legendary.”
“He has his own great history of British surfing, with his many competition wins and performances in oceans the world over – but more than that he is a forward thinking man with great credentials. Gabe is someone all surfers of all abilities can look up to with admiration.”
Gabe has been surfing since the age of 11, taking to the waves at his home beach of Tynemouth in North East England. He now divides his time between the UK and South West France where he lives with his wife – the best selling fictional author Lauren Davies.
The British Surfing Museum, sponsored by Oxbow UK, is in detailed talks with a trust in Cornwall and plans to establish a permanent home by 2010. Among its many artefacts, the museum owns more than 100 original British surfboards that create a complete timeline of the last century of surfing in the UK.
Its research has recently uncovered remarkable footage of stand-up surfing in Cornwall in 1929, plus references to surfing taking place in England in the mid 19th Century and evidence that Captain James Cook's crew tried surfboards when they first made contact with Hawaii in 1778.
Gabe Davies said: “One of the most unique and fascinating aspects of surfing is its history and its heritage. Every surfer feels he or she is a direct descendant of the sport of Hawaiian kings. We all share that special connection with the ocean. The British Surfing Museum is the best way for myself and others to view our heritage first hand, as well as to help educate, and of course protect the roots of British surfing. This is something I feel proud to support and I'd encourage participation in the museum at every level”
The surf museum project was started in 2003 by 47 year old Robinson, who runs ITV's community broadband internet service ITV Local, and currently operates a series of touring exhibitions visiting surfing communities around the UK.
Next dates are May1st – June 14th 2008 at Red House Museum in Christchurch, and June 28th – September 7th 2008 at the National Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby.
As well as appointing Gabe Davies as Patron, the museum's steering committee has now been expanded to include World Champion kite-surfer Kirsty Jones, Surf Nation author Alex Wade, surf writer and journalist Alf Alderson, and Neil Watson from East Anglia who cut his teeth in surf publishing in the 1970s with seminal titles that included Ripple and Surf.
For the latest museum news log onto http://www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk
For further information and interviews call Pete Robinson on 07801 522892 or email thesurfingmuseum@btinternet.com
For more info on Gabe http://www.gabedavies.com
The Surfing Museum is sponsored by Oxbow http://www.oxbow.co.uk
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:00 PM
Aloha, 
Special: Signed copies of David Rensin new Dora biography... hardcover. $25.95, includes shipping in U.S. http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm (free shipping on any other purchases of books in the U.S.) From David Pu'u: Jules Verne & Mermaids in the trailer for his An Equatorial Convergence:
www.anequatorialconvergence.com 
Also a photo gallery of David's work: http://www.surfspot.com/photos/v/20080322/david_pu_u_profile-9776.html 
From Marty Gecan in Chicago. Jeff "Midget" Smith, San Clemente surfing fixture, shaper, contest judge and friend has cancer - This web site accepts donations to help him. Every generosity, big and small would be appreciated.... (Please) try to find some charity for Midget Smith, who probably wouldn't ask for himself..... http://www.active.com/donate/wsamidget From Barry Haun/Chris Rohloff: A Grant Rohloff Spring Surf photography has just started. Grant & Chris Rohloff Films, Inc. www.grantrohloff.com
From Gary Lynch: Kilauea is acting-up -- a small explosion the other night. http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/kilaueastatus.php From Udo: New kids' surfing book: Cabo & Coral Go Surfing! by Jami Lyn and Udo Wahn partial proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation www.caboandcoral.com
Aloha,
joe t. 
Ebay items this week include Rick Griffin, Brazil Book, Dora Mag, Longboard Mags, SJs: End time: Tuesday 1:30 pm April 1 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:01 AM
Aloha,
Answers to pics yea or nay question: 1 nay 20+ yea... Thanks!
From Katye Killebrew: Our fundraising auction for Jeannie Chesser and Defend Oahu Coalition did VERY well bringing in over $27,000...big mahalos to all the helped out and contributed in each of their own ways... and thank you Joe for getting the word out! www.jeanniechesser.com www.DefendOahuCoalition.org
From Pete Robinson to Joel Smith: Thanks for confirming the research on George Freeth's Anglo-Hawaiian heritage. I accepted your research when it was first published and it has formed part of the British Surfing Museum's time-line since we launched.
When you see so many people still sticking with the 'old' story it starts to make you question your beliefs.
That (George) Freeth was not of Irish lineage is a bit of a blow to the storyline of the new film Waveriders - see http://www.inisfilms.com/behindthescenes/?cat=3
I have posted on The Times 'Surf Nation' Blog in an attempt to correct this historical fact. Interesting that the BBC were involved in the production.
USVintage Auction: my listing of mint Reef Magazines is here: http://www.usvintagesurfauction.com/auction/APViewItem.asp?ID=131 A quite amazing collection of boards, books, posters, memorabilia. www.USVintageSurfAuction.com
bidding has started, ends March 29.
From Peter Dewart: Ken McKnight's new MATAFESTO on mat surfing. http://www.allaboutsurf.com/articles/matafesto
From California Surf Museum: Sunday, March 30, the Hot Curl Statue and its creator, artist/cartoonist Michael Dormer will be at the California Surf Museum from 1-4 pm. http://www.surfmuseum.org 223 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, 92054.
There are More surfers and More taking classes -- Bruce Gabrielson points out "In the face of such demand, many opportunists with little background or experience have stepped forward to offer a multitude of services, all aimed at teaching surf skills to the public." Qualified surf instructors are needed....information on the non-profit NSSIA (National Surf Schools and Instructors Association) http://nssia.org
From Brendon Aroyan: His site http://www.lowtiderising.com
From Roger Mann: The Longboard Collector Club will be having a meeting at Malibu Duke's Duke's Resturant on April 12th, Saturday. There will be an array of surfboards and surf memorabilia for sale or trade. The event will begin at dawn and continue until 11:30 A.M. Everyone is welcome and we are always encouraging new members to attend. www.longboardcollectorclub.com
From Pamela Clark: The 7th annual Clean Water Classic surfing contest (May 16th to 18th at Westport, Washington) is a benefit for the Pacific Northwest chapters of the Surfrider Foundation and is the oldest continuously running surf competition in the Pacific Northwest. A Stand-Up Paddle demo heat will be included this year. Registration forms at www.CleanWaterClassic.com
From Malcolm: John Whitmore of South Africa chapter is on Legendary Surfers site: http://www.legendarysurfers.com:80/surf/legends/lsc217_oom.html
From Louis Machiaverna: He's the author of a new water novel titled the "Blue Barrel Prototype" see it at www.surfnovels.com
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include more Hawaii Books, Surfing Books, Longboard Mags, SJs: End time: Thursday 1:30 pm March 20 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com
Monday, March 10, 2008 10:40 AM
Aloha, Question: Are any of you totally against my adding a small picture from time to time? (There is a huge difference between text with links And out of control graphics assaulting ones eye.)
From Frank Duffy: The New York Longboarder site had these recent snow day or day after pics:
http://www.newyorklongboarder.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1509
From Roger Mann: The Longboard Collector Club will be exhibiting and selling at the Huntington Beach Cruiser Car Show on March 8th, Saturday. Displaying on the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier from daybreak onward. Find that special “vintage” surfboard, or surf memorabilia. Always seeking new memberships. www.longboardcollectorclub.com Roger Mann (President) 805-3446228.
From Andrew: His site is called Club Of The Waves, a international surfing, surf art & culture site with surf artists & photographers from around the world and documents the history & culture of surfing. www.clubofthewaves.com
Cruz's Hawaiiana/Surfing Memorabilia event is coming up in June!
http://www.aloha-cruz.com/island_beach/island_beach_2008_images/ISLAND_BEACH_2008_FLYER.pdf
From Bob Feigel: His reveiw of David Rensin's book is now up on surfwriter. http://surfwriter.net/review-perfect_waves.htm
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include more Hawaii Books, Surfing Books, Longboard Mags, SJs: End time: Tuesday 2:30 pm March 11 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My recently published book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Monday, February 25, 2008
Aloha,
From Joe Matera: CA Surf is presenting "Switchfoot" Thursday May 1st at the Ocean City Music Pier, OC NJ. Tickets available at www.switchfoot.com More info at www.fcasurf.org
From Tom Laura: SurfBEAT group art show! original artwork from over 70 prominent SURF, HOTROD, TIKI and other "outsider" artists. Opens MARCH 15 at The Light Gallery in Costa Mesa. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/bigtoe8/SurfBeat-FlyerSM.jpg
From Gary Lynch: More on Bill Holden - article in Orange County Register: http://beach.freedomblogging.com/2008/02/08/surfboard-shaper-and-icon-bill-holden-dies/
And Corky Carroll's column: http://www.ocregister.com/news/bill-award-time-1976584-one-party
From USVintage Surf Auction: Consignments accepted through March 1st. Auction@USVSA.com The site http://www.usvintagesurfauction.com/ Bidding opens March 19 - closing March 29 and 30.
*I may not have spelled it out clearly and neither did the 'snopes' site: the ice wave pics were a hoax -- real pictures but not a Frozen Tsunami http://www.hoax-slayer.com/frozen-wave-photos.shtml Anyone know the origin of these photos? The hoax-slayer asks.
From Geoff Cater: Given some commentators' predilection for identifying "historical firsts", I note this early claim for "shooting-the-pier", circa 1907.
"A Hawaiian friend of mine was once arrested at Atlantic City for steering an ironing-board, upon which he stood erect, on the top of a billow, in and out among the pillars and girders of the iron pier."/ from Ford, Alexander Hume: /*Australia Through American Eyes*/.*The Red Funnel*,27 Rattay Street, Dunedin, New Zealand. Volume VI, Number 5, June 1908.Page 469.
From Joe Ditler: NAT YOUNG to sign new book and give slideshow (limited to 75 due to space) AT CORONADO Sunday, March 2, from 2-5 p.m. "The Complete History of Surfing - From Water to Snow" at Boathouse Restaurant in 1701 Strand Way across from the Hotel del Coronado 619.435.0155 joe@coronadohistory.org
From The Surf Gallery: New Emissions of Light and Sound. A surf photography exhibition presented by Globe @ The Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 www.thesurfgallery.com 949-376-9155
joe t.
Ebay items this week include more Hawaii Books, Longboard Mags, SJs, Slater signed Mountain & Wave + more: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Aloha,
From Bart Tucker: Bill Holden - surfboard maker of the 50's & 60's, passed away last Sunday while preparing to have a superbowl Sunday with his family. Believe that he was 77 years young. Always had a smile and loved the surf history, and still surfed San'O up to 70. http://www.surfbooks.com/Pics/billholden.jpg Note from family below...
From Sandra Hall:an article from Honolulu Magazine: Is there enough room in the water for stand-up paddle surfers? http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/February-2008/Making-Waves/
From Gary Lynch: Floating rubbish dump 'bigger than U.S.: http://www.news.com.au:80/story/0,23599,23156017-1702,00.html
From Glenn Hening: Here's the press release for our upcoming event at Scripps, La Jolla - 7th Annual Surfing Arts, Science and Issues Conference. Feb 23-4. http://www.surfbooks.com/SASIC72008.pdf and more info @ www.groundswellsociety.org
From USVintage Surf Auction: Consignments accepted through March 1st. Auction@USVSA.com The site http://www.usvintagesurfauction.com/ - Books and Magazines included in the auction: A set of Reef Magazines from 1960, an original Doc Ball book from 1946, and copy of Tom Blake's 1935 book ‘Hawaiian Surfboard' signed by Blake several times with numerous notations by Blake throughout. Bidding opens March 19 - closing March 29 and 30 with anti-sniping bid format.
From Gary Lynch: 1963, Val Ching STAND UP SURFING A PAIPO at The Wall: Great Hawaiian music, too! http://vids.myspace.com:80/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=6228857
New magazine gallery at SurfBooks.com - Atlantic Surfing Magazine: http://www.surfbooks.com/atlanticsurfing.htm
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Hawaii Books, Surfing Action Around the World, Atlantic Surfing, Longboard: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
From the Holden Family:
On February 3, 2008 , my father suffered a fatal heart attack at his home.
Our family is having a very hard time with his passing, even though we know that is the last thing he would have wanted. It has been a pleasure to have been raised by and to have known such a wonderful man. He touched everybody's lives in different ways and because of that I know he will always be remembered. He would want us to remember him with laughter and not tears as he always had a smile on his face.
A memorial service is tentatively planned for the end of February beginning of March and a paddle out in the spring.
The Holden Family
Monday, February 04, 2008
Aloha,
From Gary Lynch and Tom Laura: Crucial Vote to Save Trestles at California Coastal Commission this Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Please arrive by 9am. Del Mar Fairgrounds at Wyland Hall I-5 in Del Mar at Via de la Valle exit. The Coastal Commission http://www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html Surfrider Foundation plans on being there in full force. They are also planning a trip to the state capitol. Anyone interested contact SSekich@surfrider.org Send a personal message here: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/tollroad_ccc_07 Surfrider foundation has shuttle buses leaving Trestles parking lot at 7am.
A day late on this: Sorry. From Gary Sahagen: The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew's 22nd Annual Pier Paddle Race is next weekend on Superbowl Sunday, Feb 3rd at 8am. Sign-up is on the beach beginning at 7:30am. Come to the Southside of the Huntington Beach pier by the edge of the water. (Some members are coming early with their colorful boards to help start the Surf City USA® footraces at 6:30am. They will help form a gauntlet of surfboards for the starting line. http://www.hblongboardcrew.org/ http://www.runsurfcity.com/site3.aspx
Arctic waves? More like arctic thaws... cool photos (from Gary Lynch):
http://www.snopes.com/photos/natural/antarcticwave.asp
Barry Haun of Surfing Heritage Foundation asks whether anyone knows when the first documented surfing in Orange County took place? bkh@earthlink.net
Richard Phillips site: manuscript I saw looks better than the pics on the site. http://halfdeadsurfclub.com/welcome.html
From Dave: New York Times - The article is O.K., but I thought it was interesting that it made the front page. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/nyregion/27surf.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=surfing&st=nyt&oref=slogin
From John Elwell: An interview with Doc Paskowitz founder of Surfing for Peace.
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2008/01/26/news/docpaskowitz012608.txt
From Rick Conkey: HelpBlueWater Valentines Day Love Fest at Laguna Beach: http://www.helpbluewater.com/calendar.php
Some Great Items in the Jeannie Chesser Benefit Auction http://jeanniechesser.com/Friends%20of%20Jeannie.html
http://jeanniechesser.com/Quiver%20Givers.html
will be held Sat. February 16 in Hawaii, Waimea Valley Audubon Center Noon til 6pm. http://jeanniechesser.com/Home.html
From Pete Robinson: Where is a 1934 copy of 'The
Art of Surf Riding on the Cornish Coast' mentioned in the 1953 reprint (very scarce)? Here is a picture (from the UK Surf Museum display) of the board when purchased included a free copy of this never seen surf item.
http://www.surfbooks.com/Pics/crestboardUK.JPG
a Cover of the 1953 book: http://www.surfbooks.com/BG/F/funnell1953a.jpg
http://www.surfbooks.com/BG/F/funnell1953b.jpg
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Hawaii, Surfer, Surfer's Journal, surf music from 1935 Etude Magazine: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Aloha, From David Pu'u: T railer for his latest film... http://www.anequatorialconvergence.com/
UN PEQUEÑO PORTFOLIO from Jose: VIVA LA FOTOGRAFIA! http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/photographers/?inc=details&id=78752
OFFICIAL ASP STATEMENT REGARDING CHRIS WARD http://forum.surfermag.com/forum/showflat.php?Number=1302444 Arrest notice on MSN: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22710752/
SurfNHula is sponsoring an online surf auction in March: http://usvsa.com/
From Pete Robinson: British Surf Museum's latest touring surf history exhibition opens. Vid Link: http://www.itvlocal.com/meridian/whatson/?&void=141399 (very nice!) plus full press release follows below.
From Geoff Cater: For various comments on the unfortuntately titled article on Duke visiting Australia: http://forum.realsurf.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12710 (original article: http://www.smh.com.au:80/news/national/the-duke-dethroned-as-our-surfing-history-is-rewritten/2007/12/29/1198778767817.html )
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Longboard, Surfer, assorted books: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Art and surfing have been inextricably linked for hundreds of years, and now a new exhibition looks at how both these elements combined to glide into British consciousness over the past few centuries.
From early sketches of surfers during the voyages of Captain James Cook in the 18 th century and iconic hand sculpted wooden surfboards, to the flower power of the 1960s and garish fluorescent colours of the 1980s – paintings, posters, photography and film – ‘an art history of British surfing' is a visual feast.
The act of riding a wave itself, is perhaps the purest form a surfing art; the surfer propelled by a pulse of energy from mother nature, painting lines on the ever changing canvas of the wave.
This exciting new show has been put together by Brighton-based not for profit organisation, The Surfing Museum and is sponsored by the clothing company Oxbow and the Kind Design graphics team in North Devon.
“Surfing is part of everyday culture in the UK today, it's imagery is the marketing person's dream come true,“ said director of The Surfing Museum, Peter Robinson.
“It is something that has always captured the public's imagination, probably because of its innovation, free flowing form and laid back lifestyle.”
Among the artefacts on display will be original British surfboards dating back almost a century featuring art and sculptural form. It will be complemented by an eclectic mix of memorabilia showing amazing artwork from the creative minds of surfers and those drawn to this ancient pastime.
Also on show will be stunning replicas of ancient Hawaiian surfboards hand carved by the Tom Pohaku Stone – a lecturer in Hawaiian culture and surfer of legendary status.
Havant Museum in Hampshire - January 19th to March 1 st 2008
Red House Museum in Christchurch - May 3rd to June 14 th 2008
The National Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby - June 28th to September 7th 2008
For more information log on to www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk
EDITOR'S NOTES
The Surfing Museum is a not for profit organisation and is opening Britain's first full time surfing museum by 2010. It is currently the only surfing museum project in Europe.
The museum director and exhibition organiser is Peter Robinson, a 46-year-old award winning ITV journalist and web manager for ITV's broadband TV service www.itvlocal.com
Peter is a dedicated British surfer.
For further interviews, filming or photo opportunities please contact Peter Robinson on 07801 522892 or email info@thesurfingmuseum.co.uk
Friday, January 11, 2008
Aloha,
From Bob Feigel: Requiescat in pace Rimmon C. Fay: Venice Beach Lifeguard and Santa Monica Bay anti-pollution advocate: (Rimmon Fay was someone to whom anyone who surfs or surfed Santa Monica Bay owes a debt a gratitude.)
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-fay4jan04,1,7682754.story?coll=la-news-obituaries&ctrack=2&cset=true
From Gary Lynch: pre-Duke surfing in Australia:
http://www.smh.com.au:80/news/national/the-duke-dethroned-as-our-surfing-history-is-rewritten/2007/12/29/1198778767817.html
From Pamela Clark: Benefit for Jeannie Chesser and the Defend Oahu Coalition. Jeannie Chesser, Hawaii surfer and surfing champion has a rare form of cancer... this surf benefit is being organized by her friend Mark Cunningham and other surfers, will feature surfboards surfed by professional surfers, donated by shops and shapers, surf art, jewelry, books, photos and more. Saturday, February 16, 2008 noon til 6 PM at the Waimea Valley Audubon Center. www.JeannieChesser.com More follows below...
Repost: The next Longboard Collector Club event is at Safari Surf and Sport in Chatsworth on Sunday, January 20th. A buy/sell event. New members welcome. 20936 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA. 91311. Begins at 8:00 am. www.longboardcollectorclub.com
From Len Dibben: Rod Sumpter in England has just put a book out on Today's Top Surfboards. (Len has 8 pages of vintage & modern Surfboards in it.) http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=9780764327643
From Alan Nelson: I was born in '67 so didn't remember much of the '69 swell but my father told me the waves in Pacifica were breaking just unbelievable. The swell of my era was '83 wow, it rocked. The waves blowing offshore tore down a multimillion dollar walking crane over a weeks time at Venice beach. If you go to www.mavfilm.com that is my brother's website. (Alan is on the cover of Surfer Magazine V33 #6 watching friend Darin B. drop in - the photographer said it ruined the shot - "oh well, looked bitchin from my angle". www.surfbooks.com/Gallery - Surfer/v33n6.jpg )
From Mark Massara/Gary Lynch: Ocean Beach, S.F. Monday Dec. 31 - http://www.surfbooks.com/oceanbeachSF12-31-07.jpg
From Gary Lynch and Tex Tosi: NYTimes surfing article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/sports/othersports/09surf.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
From Bart Tucker: powerpoint of - Great car to get to those hard to reach surf spots http://www.surfbooks.com/toutterrain.pps
From Gary Lynch: California Beach Life photos by Daniel Soderberg
http://www.dsoderblog.com/?p=93
Also from Gary: Autopsy finds surfer high on meth at time of death near Pebble Beach http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/surfwire.cfm?id=13143
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Longboarders, Severson Modern Surfing, Breakout Magazine etc: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Full Info on Professional Surfers Unite with a Pro Board Benefit
for Jeannie Chesser and the Defend Oahu Coalition
Jeannie Chesser, long time Hawaii surfer and onetime
surfing champion, is battling a rare form of cancer.
A unique surf benefit is being organized for her by
friend Mark Cunningham and other surfers. The
benefit will be held Saturday, January 19, 2008 from
noon until 6 PM at the Waimea Valley Audubon Center
(59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI). The
benefit will feature a variety of surfboards surfed by
professional surfers, boards donated by shops and
shapers, surf art, jewelry, books, photos and other
surf related items. Organizer Mark Cunningham notes
the goal is to "(A)ssemble the greatest collection of
contemporary pro surfboards, new and used, ever to be
gathered in one place." Funds raised from this
benefit will go towards Jeannie's medical bills and
towards the Defend Oahu Coalition. Jeannie is a
longtime supporter of the Coalition.
Professional surfers who have donated boards for this
benefit include Dustin Barca, J.T. Barron, Taj Burrow,
Joel Centio, Shane Dorian, Danny Fuller, Brad Gerlach,
Chava Greenlee, Andy Irons, Rico Jimenez, Noah
Johnson, Taylor Knox, Cory Lopez, Phil MacDonald, Rob
Machado, the Malloy Brothers, Jamie O'Brien, Mark
Occhilupo, Joel Parkinson, Dave Rastovich, Jason
Shibata, Kelly Slater, Ian Walsh, Dave Wassel, and Tom
Whitaker.
Jeannie was born in Miami, FL and moved to Hawaii in
the 1970s. Jeannie won her first surf contest in 1965
and was US Surfing Champ in 1992. She married David
Chesser and had a son, Todd, who followed his mother
into the waves of Hawaii. Todd was the NSSA Surf
Champion in 1985 and enjoyed surfing large waves,
including participating in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave
Invitational. Sadly, Todd was killed while surfing
large waves in 1997.
Jeannie combined her love of the water with her work,
and has become an accomplished painter. She is known
for her work on surfboards, and on canvas. Her art
will be included in the upcoming auction. Jeannie is
a frequent surfer in Hawaii waves and notes that
Tavarua, a wave in Fiji, has provided solace to her
throughout her life. Jeannie describes her current
work as ""(T)otally therapeutic to work with beads,
jewelry, and silver. That people like my stuff enough
to buy it is certainly a bonus. I know my art is not
going to change the world.it's not earth-shattering.
But I hope it cheers people up or just gives them
something pleasant to look at. Todd's mana (spirit)
lives on in me and my art."
Event organizer Mark Cunningham is a world renown body
surfer who has been a lifeguard in Hawaii for many
years. While enjoying retirement from life-guarding,
Mark continues to surf and organize for causes
including Jeannie and the Defend Oahu Coalition. Mark
is the 2007 Pipeline Bodysurfing Champion, a past
winner of the Mexico International Bodysurfing
Competition and has been featured in several surf
films.
The Defend Oahu Coalition is a diverse group of
community residents, environmentalists, activists and
religious leaders all working together towards one
goal: protecting communities along the North Shore
from the dangerous effects of large scale development.
Members of the coalition believe that the beautiful
North Shore is for all Oahu residents as well as
visitors, and are committed to ensuring that it will
continue to be a resource for generations to come.
Members of the Defend Oahu Coalition are best known
for their kelly green Keep the country COUNTRY shirts
and will be encouraging members to wear their kelly
green at this benefit.
Additional Links:
Jeannie Chesser's Art Company www.SurfingArts.com
Defend Oahu Coalition www.DefendOahuCoalition.org
Friday, December 28, 2007
Aloha,
From Gary Lynch - more on the La Jolla surfer beating/death: death in a seaside paradise http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-surfer15dec15,0,5267044,full.story?coll=la-tot-topstories
From Pete Robinson www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk : Europe's first artificial surfing reef gets final approval - location Bournemouth on the English Channel. http://www.a1surf.com/cgi-bin/newssurf/newsscript2.pl?record=141
Jens Jensen is looking for the red 1987 poster for the Eddie Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational at Waimea to complete his set. Also needs the 1991, 1993 and Hana Hou Eddie Would Go bumper stickers for a complete set. Anyone out there have any of these? jensenb002@hawaii.rr.com
From Cary Weiss: Malibu suffers another loss of a wonderful man - Every time he was in the lineup gave me hope for the future and joy to have been able to share with him the limited time we have in the water - Bill Moore was one of the early lifeguards with Pete Peterson in
the 30's - in Santa Monica, Bay Club, Topanga etc - He surfed Malibu daily until his late 80's and surfed it well- always wore a numbered water polo cap --- When he was 87 or 88 he went in for back surgery and ended up spending the next 2 years in a wheel chair with a care giver who brought him done to the Bu every few months- The attached pics were taken in 2004 and the one sitting on the beach was taken oct. 06 http://www.surfbooks.com/billmoore.jpg
http://www.surfbooks.com/billmoore1.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/billmoore2.jpg
http://www.malibugum.com/volume_one_big_cards/bill_moore.htm
From Danny (Admiral) Stockdale: Just wanted to spread the stoke that magazine brought. I ended up giving it to one of my best friends. Don has owed a local surfshop in Belmar, Central NJ shore for 25 years. I mentioned Cecil Lear before - Cecil was not mentioned in the article which was quite surprising given his position in NJ surf history, actually there wasn't a whole lot about NJ. Cecil said he didn't meet Greg Noll until the early 90's. But Cecil was EXTEMELY stoked when he stopped in the shop for the Christmas eve party and Don showed him the mag. See Cecil actually worked for Petersens but not until 1966. He sat and read through the whole issue but I think enjoyed the credits page the most remembering coworkers names. Don's going to frame it and put on the wall of the shop (if he can find room). There was also a crew of other old guys in and remembering when….Great stoke that night and wanted to spread it out there. Thanks.
From Alexis Cottavoz-Usher - He has calendars for the new year... contact him for a half off deal. - http://www.stormproof.com/xsv_merchandise/index.htm contact@stormproof.com (805) - 969-2039
From Roger Mann: The next Longboard Collector Club event is at Safari Surf and Sport in Chatsworth on Sunday, January 20th. It is a buy/sell event and we are promoting new membership. It is located at 20936 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA. 91311. For further information, calls can be directed to Roger Mann (805) 3446228 or Randy Beck at Safari Surf and Sport (818) 3499283. The event will begin at 8:00 and the shop will be open for business. Start the year off right by collecting a classic vintage surfboard! Also, if you have the time, visit our new website at www.longboardcollectorclub.com
Happy New Year to All......Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Intl Surfing V2, Pac. Longboarders etc: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Aloha,
New book titled Surfboards. I have copies signed by the author, Guy Motil. http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm
From Grant Winter: The British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA) has been formed. Their website: www.bsupa.org
From Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson: Surfrider Foundation Long Island is fighting illegal ticketing of surfers. You can help by making a donation to the chapter or purchasing a Special Edition "Surfing is Not a Crime" T-shirt created by surf-artist Peter Spacek. More on this page: http://www.nynjsurf.com/NYNJSurf-Forum-Updates/Fight-Illegal-Ticketing-of-Montauk-Surfers-Support-Surfrider-Eastern-Long-Island-and-The-Montauk-8.htm From Ben Cullen: His site: WWW.SURF-ATLANTICO.COM a carbon zero green surfari company in Spain, SURF-ATLANTICO surfaris and surf adventure holidays Spain.
From Surf Galloery: Saturday, December 15, 2007 Stop by for a glass of wine and check out the latest body of work by John Severson @ The Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 http://www.thesurfgallery.com/ 949-376-9155 From Gary Lynch: Bruce Jenkins article in the SFChronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/11/MN4ITQULT.DTL Big Wednesday (Dec. 5) surf photos of Blacks and Hollister Ranch -- see below.
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items this week include Surfer's Journal Volume 3, Blake 1922-32 1st edition: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Recent book Waterman's Eye: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/ The photographer(s) of these I don't know, so please do not publish. Wednesday Dec. 5, 2007. (from Steve Wood and Dean King) From Blacks: http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205a.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205b.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205c.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205d.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205e.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205f.jpg From Hollister Ranch: http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205g.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205h.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205i.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205j.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205k.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/bigwed071205l.jpg
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Aloha, Peter Davi longtime Mavericks surfer died at nearby Ghost Trees: http://www.theledger.com/article/20071204/APS/712040982
Bill Guthrie is looking for a seller of bamboo frames for his artwork. surfpinz@hotmail.com Holiday Event: Sat. Dec 8 at the Huntington Beach International Surf Museum, Bob Elias's surf art will be on display and for sale. 7-11pm. 411 Olive Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 960-3483 From Gary Lynch: Some notes on todays surf 'culture': http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?6e423124-99b3-4a75-97dc-03eb026b8f0a From Joe Ditler: The 25th annual Jimmy Reilly Memorial Longboard Surfing Classic - Reilly died in a car accident and his friend's had a paddleout which became this contest. Held in November 2007 ... pics follow of Nat Young and Coronadoans John Peck, and Taylor Jensen. http://www.surfbooks.com/coronado2007.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/coronado2007a.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/coronado2007b.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/coronado2007c.jpg Taylor Jensen presenting the surfboard he used to win the U.S. Nationals to 8-year-old Austin Dozier as the youngest competitor in this year's contest. From Gary Lynch - giant waves in Ireland: http://news.bbc.co.uk:80/1/hi/england/cornwall/7122844.stm From Pete Robinson: Ireland firmly on the big wave surfing map (from Saturday December 1st
2007) http://orcasurf.co.uk/on-line-magazines/emag3/ Santa Barbara: Branden Aroyan surf photography Opening Reception Thursday Dec 6 5-8pm at Roy 7 West Camillo St. in Santa Barbara. ba@lowtiderising.com 805 570 6997 From John Elwell: Malibu fire at home of first female North Shore surfers/Wendy Wagner from years back - they do happen. See below....
Aloha,
joe t.
On Ebay: Intl Surfing V1#1-5 and Signed Curren book: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My book publishing endeavor: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Recent addition to site: Surfing Action Around the World Magazine Gallery: http://www.surfbooks.com/surfingactionmagazine.htm
From John Elwell:
Malibu fires reoccur. I had a surfing friend from Coronado who was
married to Jim Mitchum. She did a lot of small parts like the Green
Hornet's secretary, MASH, and others. She was burned out years ago and
moved to the beach. All personal effects were lost, even though the house
could be replaced, all the personal momentos of her career and personal
items, especially children's and family photos were lost.
They were unrecoverable. She never got over it. She died before she was
fifty of cancer. She did many of the diving scenes in Seahunt. http://home.houston.rr.com/thescubaguy/images/WendeWagner.gif She was
Tommy Carlin's squeeze in the islands and in the Caribbean.
Her name was Wendy Wagner. She was one of the first female surfers on
the North Shore. In her last years she worked with the Malibu Historical
Society. History repeats itself in fire country. JE
Date of Birth 6 December 1941, New London, Connecticut, USA
Date of Death 26 February 1997, Santa Monica, California, USA. (cancer)
http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Mptv/1295/9783_0011.jpg http://www.cinemaretro.com/uploads/wendewagnerrioconchos.jpg
Mini Biography
Beautiful, vibrant-looking 60s actress Wende Wagner (her real name) was born in Connecticut in 1941. Of French, German and Native American heritage, her exotic looks would later serve her well on TV and in motion pictures. She inherited her athletic genes from her parents; her father was a former Olympic swimming/diving coach turned Naval Commander and her mother was a champion downhill skier.
The sweet-looking beauty entered the entertainment arena as a model and made her TV debut in 1959 on the "Wagon Train" (1957) western series. Very much a free spirit, she was more interested in surfing and traveling around the world than a career. She combined both passions when she earned work as an underwater female stunt double for Lloyd Bridges on his hit series "Sea Hunt" (1958) as well as the TV series "The Aquanauts" (1960), which took her to ideal tropical settings. She also stunted for such movies as September Storm (1960) co-starring Joanne Dru and Mark Stevens.
On that movie set, she met and subsequently married fellow stunt diver Courtney Brown (he was Mr. Stevens' double in that film), who coached her in underwater shooting. They had a daughter, Tiffany. During this time, they based their lives in the Bahamas where most of their shooting occurred. They divorced, however, after a short time and she returned to Hollywood where she won the role of an Apache girl in the movie Rio Conchos (1964) with Richard Boone, Anthony Franciosa and Stuart Whitman. A few years later, she married actor James Mitchum, Robert Mitchum's eldest son, but they too split. Wende's career continued in the 60s with a couple of movies and a role in the "The Green Hornet" (1966) TV adventure series but she eventually dropped out of sight. Little was heard from her until reports of her death from cancer in 1997.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net
Spouse
Courtney Brown(1960 - ?) (divorced) 1 child
James Mitchum(? - ?) (divorced) 1 child
Trivia
Was a very close friend of actress Sharon Tate, whose husband Roman Polanski directed Wende's performance in Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Measurements: 36-22-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Ex-sister-in-law of Christopher Mitchum.
Ex-daughter-in-law of Robert Mitchum.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Aloha,
Surf Pinz does vintage logos and custom designs on enamel pins: www.surfpinz.com
The California Surf Museum will hold its second major book signing party for Surfing in San Diego at Hansen's Surf Shop, December 8, 2007, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Co-authors John C. Elwell and Jane Schmauss, along with collaborators Woody Ekstrom, Tom Keck, and Lee Louis, will be present. Don Hansen has promised to pull out all the stops - We will try to gather as many of our former shapers, glassers, and surfers as we can to have a reunion of sorts. Encinitas (1105 South Coast Highway)
From Gary Lynch: Korean freestyle skating - Be patient; she contemplates for a bit but you'll see why... http://www.glumbert.com/media/koreanfreestyle
Also from Gary: Dana Point (CA) (Images of America) (Paperback) http://www.amazon.com/Dana-Point-CA-Images-America/dp/0738547328
Surfer/snowboarder/scientist Garrett Lisi: http://www.zimbio.com/pilot?SP=1&ID=&ZURL=%2FGarrett%2BLisi%2Ftrackers%2F3%3FSort%3Drank&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.com.au%2Fperthnow%2Fstory%2F0%2C21598%2C22768828-5005361%2C00.html
From Gary as well: Scientist finds fossilized claw of man-sized sea scorpion:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7104421.stm
New Year's Eve @ Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA Rocco Deluca & The Burden, The Growlers, PawnShop Kings, DJ Jesse C. Art by poster artist John Van Hamersveld. Short films by the Malloys. December 31, 2007 www.countdownoc.com
From Pete Robinson: "And then the wind died" is an upcoming doco on big wave surfing in Ireland. Awesome waves, surfing and scenery - http://www.dreamcatcherproductions.ie/previewflv.htm
From John Elwell: info on Wende Wagner follows below.
Aloha,
joe t.
Lots of stuff every week on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My book publishing endeavor: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Recent addition to site: Breakout Gallery begun: http://www.surfbooks.com/breakoutmagazine.htm
From John Elwell:
Malibu fires reoccur. I had a surfing friend from Coronado who was
married to Jim Mitchum. She did a lot of small parts like the Green
Hornet's secretary, MASH, and others. She was burned out years ago and
moved to the beach. All personal effects are lost, even though the house
could be replaced, all the personal momentos of her career and personal
items, especially children's and family photos were lost.
They were unrecoverable. She never got over it. She died before she was
fifty of cancer. She did many of the diving scenes in Seahunt. http://home.houston.rr.com/thescubaguy/images/WendeWagner.gif She was
Tommy Carlin's squeeze in the islands and in the Caribbean.
Her name was Wendy Wagner. She was one of the first female surfers on
the North Shore. In her last years she worked with the Malibu Historical
Society. History repeats itself in fire country. JE
Date of Birth 6 December 1941, New London, Connecticut, USA
Date of Death 26 February 1997, Santa Monica, California, USA. (cancer)
http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Mptv/1295/9783_0011.jpg http://www.cinemaretro.com/uploads/wendewagnerrioconchos.jpg
Mini Biography
Beautiful, vibrant-looking 60s actress Wende Wagner (her real name) was born in Connecticut in 1941. Of French, German and Native American heritage, her exotic looks would later serve her well on TV and in motion pictures. She inherited her athletic genes from her parents; her father was a former Olympic swimming/diving coach turned Naval Commander and her mother was a champion downhill skier.
The sweet-looking beauty entered the entertainment arena as a model and made her TV debut in 1959 on the "Wagon Train" (1957) western series. Very much a free spirit, she was more interested in surfing and traveling around the world than a career. She combined both passions when she earned work as an underwater female stunt double for Lloyd Bridges on his hit series "Sea Hunt" (1958) as well as the TV series "The Aquanauts" (1960), which took her to ideal tropical settings. She also stunted for such movies as September Storm (1960) co-starring Joanne Dru and Mark Stevens.
On that movie set, she met and subsequently married fellow stunt diver Courtney Brown (he was Mr. Stevens' double in that film), who coached her in underwater shooting. They had a daughter, Tiffany. During this time, they based their lives in the Bahamas where most of their shooting occurred. They divorced, however, after a short time and she returned to Hollywood where she won the role of an Apache girl in the movie Rio Conchos (1964) with Richard Boone, Anthony Franciosa and Stuart Whitman. A few years later, she married actor James Mitchum, Robert Mitchum's eldest son, but they too split. Wende's career continued in the 60s with a couple of movies and a role in the "The Green Hornet" (1966) TV adventure series but she eventually dropped out of sight. Little was heard from her until reports of her death from cancer in 1997.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net
Spouse
Courtney Brown(1960 - ?) (divorced) 1 child
James Mitchum(? - ?) (divorced) 1 child
Trivia
Was a very close friend of actress Sharon Tate, whose husband Roman Polanski directed Wende's performance in Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Measurements: 36-22-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Ex-sister-in-law of Christopher Mitchum.
Ex-daughter-in-law of Robert Mitchum.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
surf blurb addendum...malibu paddleout for Steve Stanley
From Cary Weiss:
Joe-- My dearest friend, Steve Stanley passed away yesterday, Nov. 13,
succumbing to liver cancer. He would have turned 60 in December. Steve
and his wife Cindy were at Mark Fragale's house for our post auction
gathering . You may remember him setting on the couch most of the time
with Cindy, blond hair. He was also my partner in the collecting of
surfboards and memorabilia over the last couple of years. Steve was
very sick then and we kept our fingers crossed he would make that final
journey for the auction and to spend a little his remaining time with
his wife and friends (especially Don Stroud) in the Islands in July.
Steve was a consumate surfer, starting out around 8 years old in Venice,
at Toes Over and D & W's near the mouth of Ballona Creek-Playa Del Rey.
Later he was a San Clemente local, then a year or two in Hawaii and back
to the mainland where he was a longtime MSA member and dominating local
in the line-up at the Bu. He gave alot of himself to the groms coming
into the line-up and was respected by all. He was a terrific surfer, a
stylist with a beautiful left-go-right takeoff and stretch 5 across the face
On Sun. Nov. 18 at 10a.m at Surfrider Beach , Malibu , there will be
A Memorial celebration and paddle-out . Friends and family are coming
from the Islands and across the mainland. Mahalo- Cary
http://www.surfbooks.com/stevestanley.jpg
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Aloha,
Recent surf rescue with help of surfer: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=492322&in_page_id=1811 and Dolphins: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21689083/
From Charlie Bunger Jr.: the Long Island Surfing Museum http://lisurfingmuseum.com/
From Phil Puddy Albright: Update from Texas A&m university Corpus Christi surfing classes http://www.surfbooks.com/TAMUCC2007.jpg 'Beginning Surfing' (2:00-4:30pm) There is also a 4:30-7:00pm class.: http://www.kiiitv.com/home/10904976.html Full class description follows below...
From Gary Lynch: Johnny Weismuller/Tarzan's pal Cheeta is still around: retired and living in Palm Springs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheeta
Website I ran into recently: http://www.surfboardbuilders.com/home.aspx
Some Great Stuff from Geoff Cater: re: Surfriding in Tahiti 1765-1900. Chapter 3 of the larger (and still in progress), Polynesian Surfriding 1769 to 1900. -- Hawaiian section is currently limited to an analysis of surfboard design and construction. In 2008, I intend expanding to a more general surfriding analysis, along the lines of the Tahitian section. http://www.surfresearch.com.au/h_AncientBoards_0000_Menu.html
For any readers with a specific interest in Australian surfriding or alternative surfcraft, I also have uploaded some recent work on The Surf Ski: http://www.surfresearch.com.au/0000h_SurfSki.html
Also.... my (joe t.) one find was in Los Gringos by Wise..... For the Hawaiian section, it is a wonderful report. It looks like Wise reported (like Bruce Brown 100 years later) "there were no surf" in Tahiti. A not-yet fully edited version of the relevant extracts is at: http://www.surfresearch.com.au/1850_Wise_Los_Gringos.html
Bibliophilia: I recently came across a copy of Surfing Beaches of Sydney N.S.W. circa 1930 with several surfriding shots. A board portrait photograph, the book cover and pulishing details are now on the home page: http://www.surfresearch.com.au/index.html
From The Surf Gallery: New artworks of Wolfgang Bloch, Joe Curren & David Lloyd.
Reception: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 6-10 p.m. @ The Surf Gallery 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-376-9155 www.thesurfgallery.com
From Gary Lynch: Surfers being robbed in Mexico on rise?
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071114-9999-1m14baja.html
From Patrick McNulty: East Coast surf: http://www.rimonthly.com:80/Rhode-Island-Monthly/November-2007/The-Perfect-Wave/
Aloha,
joe t.
Lots of stuff every week on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh My book publishing endeavor: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Added to site: Breakout Gallery begun: http://www.surfbooks.com/breakoutmagazine.htm
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
College of Education /Department of Kinesiology
FALL ‘07
KINE 1134.001 Beginning Surfing
INSTRUCTOR: Phillip “Puddy” Albright
Phone: (361) 825-3317
E-Mail: surfbeacon@yahoo.com
CLASS MEETING:
Place: Bay Hall 128
Time: 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Day: Tuesday
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with the skills & knowledge necessary to safely enjoy surfing activities. Through structured classroom lectures (including videos) and laboratory (beach program, the student will be introduced to proper use of equipment, surfing history, environmental issues and resources.
Prerequisites for beach-based instructions: Prior to entering the surfing class, students must demonstrate basic swimming skills, or produce other official verification of their swimming ability. Appropriate surfing attire is required. Soft style longboards will be used for surfing lessons. The school is not responsible for supplying the surfboards. They may be available through surfboard rental outlets. (Exceptions on alternative style boards to be used by the student must be approved prior to each class commencement.)
II. RATIONALE
Emphasis in this course is placed on identifying and gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of the skills, historic perspective and cultural impact of the sport of surfing.
III. STATE ADOPTED PROFICIENCIES FOR TEACHERS AND/OR ADMINISTRATORS/COUNSELORS
1. LEARNER-CENTERED KNOWLEDGE: The teacher possesses and draws on a rich knowledge base of content, pedagogy, and technology to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all students.
2. LEARNER-CENTERED INSTRUCTION: To create a learner-centered community, the teacher collaboratively identifies needs; and plans, implements, and assesses instruction using technology and other resources.
3. EQUITY IN EXCELLENCE FOR ALL LEARNERES: The teacher responds appropriately to diverse groups of learners.
4. LEARNER-CENTERED COMMUNICATION: While acting as an advocate for all students and the school, the teacher demonstrates effective professional and interpersonal communication skills.
5. LEARNER-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The teacher, as a reflective practitioner dedicated to all students' success, demonstrates a commitment to learn, to improve the profession, and to maintain ethics and personal integrity.
IV. EXCET COMPETENCIES
Physical Education (09 – all Level)
Domain I – Promoting Learners' Physical Development
Competency 001 – The physical education teacher uses knowledge of motor development
and principles of motor learning to facilitate learners' development of
EXCET COMPETENCIES (cont.)
fundamental movement skills and perceptual awareness skills.
Competency 002 – The physical education teacher applies principles and concepts of
fitness and fitness development/maintenance to evaluate, select, and adapt
activities that help learners achieve and maintain appropriate levels of fitness.
Competency 003 – The physical education teacher is familiar with lifetime individual,
dual, and group physical education activities, including sports, games, and dance
and can evaluate, select and modify activities to provide developmentally
appropriate instruction for all learners.
Domain II – Promoting Learners' Affective, Social and Cognitive Development
Competency 005 – The physical educator knows how to enhance learners' self-concept
and emotional well-being through physical activity.
Competency 006 – The physical educator understands socialization processes related to
physical activity and uses this understanding to foster learners' social
development.
V. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
The student will:
1. develop an appreciation and respect for ocean, hazards and risks, and surfing.
2. understand the various meteorological factors that influence the surfing conditions.
3. become familiar with the variety of surfing-related activities, requisite equipment, and the proper selection and care of such equipment.
4. be able to demonstrate the knowledge to negotiate all reasonable local surf conditions and recognize personal limitations based on surfing ability level.
5. be able to demonstrate, through retesting, his/her paddling and surfing skills.
VI. COURSE TOPICS
History of surfing
Surfing techniques
Surfing safety
VII. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND ACTIVITIES
A. Traditional Experiences (lecture/discussion; demonstration; guest speaker; video)
B. Clinical Experiences (simulations; cooperative groups; student demonstrations and presentations; guided discovery)
C. Active Participation
VIII. EVALUATION AND GRADE ASSIGNMENT
The methods of evaluation and the criteria for grade assignment are:
A. Methods and Percentage of Final Course Grade:
1). Class participation, ability to follow directions, activity efforts, attendance,
Communication skills and reading assignments (3 points per class)… ……. 45%
2). Surfing final exam…………………………………………………………… 30%
3). Text, handouts & lecture written exam……………………………………… 25%
100%
Grading Scale
90-100 % = A
80-89 % = B
70-79 % = C
60-69 % = D
Below 60% = F
IX. COURSE SCHEDULE AND POLICIES
Class Rules:
1. No eating during lectures.
2. Active participation when called upon.
3. Bring ‘handout material' & folder to each class.
4. No talking during lecture or student participation exercises.
5. Tardy or absence only valid by written excuses.
6. Brief tutoring: by appointment only.
7. Prompt response to any e-mail or phone out-of-class contact by instructor.
Assignments:
All reading assignments are to be completed by the following class date. Pop tests may be given to validate reading completion.
Attendance:
Attendance is required to excel and pass this course. You are responsible for the material covered (e.g. assignments) regardless if your absence is excused or not. Absences on laboratory/class participation days will result in a grade “zero”. Make-up examinations will not be given unless the student has secured prior permission from the instructor and/or academic dean.
Tests:
Reviews are given for all tests. All test questions are taken from the reviews. The final test is comprehensive. Makeup exams are different than the test given during the normal testing period.
Schedule:
Class meeting:
1. Classroom: General overview/ Pop-ups / History of Surfing (lecture / video)
2. Classroom: Conditioning / History (video/lecture)
3. RecSports swimming pool: Surfing Skills / Conditioning / Equipment
4. Lab/Beach Meeting #1 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
5. Lab/Beach Meeting #2 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
6. Lab/Beach Meeting #3 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
7. Lab/Beach Meeting #4 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
8. Lab/Beach Meeting #5 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
9. Lab/Beach Meeting #6 – SURF (weather permitting) / Pop-Up Exercise Review
10. Lab/Beach Meeting #7 – Surfing/Final-Exam:(Waves & weather permitting)
Textbook reading assignment for next classroom meeting: ‘STOKED'/ pp. 1-60
11. Classroom: Subculture & Social Phenomena (lecture / video) ‘STOKED'pp. 70-109
12. Classroom: Subculture & Social Phenomena (lecture / video) ‘STOKED'pp. 114-155
13. Classroom: Surfboard construction & surf gear (lecture) ‘STOKED' pp. 156-187
14. Classroom: Geological Variables (Tony Amos / lecture) ‘STOKED' pp. 188-217
15. Classroom: Final-exam: Text, Handouts & Lectures
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disability.
If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, you must contact the Disability Services Office (DSO) at (361)825-5816 or visit the office in Driftwood 101. Any accommodations needed are required to come through the DSO. The DSO will then contact your professor and set up necessary provisions. Do not seek accommodations directly from your professor because professors do not have the authority to make such decisions/modifications.
X. TEXTBOOK
Kampion, D. (2003). Stoked! A history of surf culture. Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith.
OUTSIDE READING: (Held on reserve in library at ‘Circulation Desk').
Werner, D. (1999). Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginners Guide To Surfing. Tracks Publishing
Snyder, R. (2003), Fit To Surf. Ragged Mountain Press / McGraw-Hill
XI. BILIOGRAPHY
Brownwood, J. & Stern, B. (2003). Surf's up! London: Free Zone Press.
Kleinberg, K.J. (2004). Surfing for a lifetime. New York: Human Kinetics.
Mood, D., Musker, F., & Rink, J. (2004). Sports & Recreational Activities. New York: Mosby
.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Aloha,
From Marty Gecan: In Southern California, Everyone has heard of Jeff "Midget" Smith. He was a legendary surfer in the seventies,eighties and even now, known for "owning" the San Clemente pier back when it was an epic beach break. Equally legendary hell raiser in his day. mentor to many San Clemente surf youth, (including me) Ambassador, master surfboard shaper, surf shop proprietor, traveler, surf judge... 35 + years in So Cal surfing with a brave heart, making friends, loving the surfing life and constantly giving back to the community.
He is now fighting cancer and his friends and family have created a donation site for Midget.
Please help his family and humble friends like me to help Midget get his health back.
Truthfully, Midget would do it for you. http://www.active.com:80/donate/wsamidget
From Mark Iles: His surfboard page www.mellowwave.co.uk
From joe t. who finally got his s--- together: His new surf book press release: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksurfpressrelease.htm
From Oswaldo Pepe: A bit of scientific info on drugs in Florida waters: http://www.the-scientist.com:80/article/home/53521/
From Justin: His surf pictures site: http://www.SurfPix.org
From Phil: Texas A & M's surfing class: (there was a nice photo, but gone so here something else I found) http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~recsport/outdoor/workshops/surfingbasics.htm
A Hello from Mike Cook: his site was one of the first I visited way back when: http://www.killersurflinks.com/
Aloha,
joe t.
Lots of stuff every week on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Aloha,
From Paul Diamond: Four-time surfing world champion Lisa Andersen will discuss her biography, Fearlessness: The Story of Lisa Andersen, by Nick Carroll @ The Book Works and Pannikin Coffee and Tea, Del Mar, California Saturday, November 3, 7:00 pm Flower Hill Promenade 2670 Via De La Valle, Second Level Del Mar, CA 92014 858.755.3735
From Tami Fuhrmann-Cramer" - Looking for info on Fuhrmann surfboards, her dad and uncle's surfboard company. My dad just died at the end of June and unfortunately nobody really knows a whole lot about what happened to any boards that were left. My dad and his brothers worked for Greg Noll in Hermoso Beach (or maybe it was Redondo Beach) in the early 60's and then they opened their own place around 1966. I have a friend patching the only board he had left (from the 70's) and am really interested in finding others out there. All info is greatly appreciated. hey_tamigirl@yahoo.com
From Mark Razin: Silverfish Surf sunglasses site: In and out of water. Boating, kayaking, rx, goggles, wrap around. http://www.silverfish.com/
From David Bell: A fun new book all about surfing in the sixties around Noosa, Queensland, Australia. www.noosasurfingthe60s.com.au
From Joel Smith from Peru: I went up north, where the Peruvian fishermen still use, on a daily basis, the reed crafts (called "Caballitos de Totora") that they used 2000 years ago. They unquestionably rode waves with them... pre-dating the Polynesians and Hawaiians.
I took one out for a spin. Not easy managing a wave without a rudder or fin of some sort.... but I had fun and amused the fishermen with my antics. The paddle is a half stalk of bamboo used kayak style.
http://www.surfbooks.com/joelsmithperu2007d.jpg
More below.
From Phillipe Zibin: Don't know if you have heard yet about the new Witzig book....check at http://www.pacificlongboarder.com/products.asp?id=106&category=27 (expensive ltd ed. !!)
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
More from Joel:
http://www.surfbooks.com/joelsmithperu2007a.jpg
http://www.surfbooks.com/joelsmithperu2007b.jpg
http://www.surfbooks.com/joelsmithperu2007c.jpg
http://www.surfbooks.com/joelsmithperu2007e.jpg
Visited many archeological sites - Chan Chan, Huaco del Sol y de la Luna, Sipan, El Brujo -- all pre-Incan civilizations that were primarily maritime cultures. Great stuff.
And I rode waves everyday -- Huanchaco, Puemape, Pacasmayo and, of course, Chicama.
I rode the longest wave of my life at Pacasmayo. An overhead wave that reeled on forever. It took me over a half hour to walk back to the take off point.
Then I went to Chicama, one of my fantasy waves. Check the photos.
I arrived just as the swell was hitting on Friday afternoon. Two shots taken from above on the cliff (one with my guide in it) show the take off spot and give an idea of the length of the ride as the wave wraps around the point all the way to the pier in town.
The wide shot was taken from my hotel window. Notice that there is NO ONE OUT! (Friday)
Saturday was the peak of the swell but even then there was no more than 12 people in the water at anytime.... and all spread out. I mean, a guy would take off at the point and you wouldn't see him for another hour. I surfed again on Sunday morning. Again, no one out but me.
Chicama really needs a big swell to wrap around the point - but the result is perfection. It is off shore all day. Wave similar to a Malibu right or Pakalas... but much longer and faster. Much faster. No time for cutbacks. Just pump down the line and tuck under the sections.
I surfed so much my body is wrecked.... but it was soooooo good.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Aloha,
Surf pioneer John Kelly passed away Wednesday a week:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Oct/05/ln/hawaii710050375.html
From Tom Pezman: I received word that Corb Donohue is in his finale hours. I don't know if you know Corb, but he grew up in the Malibu, Sequit area, surfed with Munoz and the local Malibu boys of his time, married Don James daughter among others and made Jimmy Buffet famous along the way.
From Steve PP - His site: PP's Surf Art & Stuff from North Devon, Croyde Bay - http://www.ppsurfart.com/html/steve_studio.htm
From Roger Mann - the Longboard Collector Club next meeting is at the Ventura Surf Shop, October 20th, 6:30 set-up time in parking lot. We encourage potential members to attend.
The book I helped produce is Now Available - Waterman's Eye: Emil Sigler - Surfing San Diego to San Onofre 1928-1940. http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm
From Michael Halsband: His collaborations with Joel Tudor now include a SURF MOVIE: reels 1-14 as well as their SURF BOOK. http://www.michaelhalsband.com/SurfmovieDVD.html
*5 customer questions: *answer any of them right and first, and I'll send you a copy of the Surf Bibliography or give you $10 off anything I've got! Fun and in the sun and income too!
1. Which SURFER and SURFING issues did features on Kauai and one or both of them mentioned "TAYLOR CAMP" --a place with free food and a free place to stay while you surf out. The camp was inundated with freeloaders.
2. Which early surf magazine(s) had "Fat" (or "Fats") Wally Robinson (recently passed away) who surfed Windansea in La Jolla, CA during the 50's and 60's. -- in it he won some sort of "longest mustache" contest or something like that. (Kennington Ads?) ?
3. Which Surfer's Journal has Iceland in it... other magazines besides Surfer's Path #4?
4. Which surf magazine in had Bill (Billy) Gwyer on the cover or inside spread?
5. Which issue of Surfing World had Joe Roper ....inside photo on a yellow board.... and with the wrong name ..... not Roper, but Brian Seurat in the caption?
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Aloha,
New site www.surfboardshack.com with used surfboard listings.
Cool glass work, from Orlando Sherwood http://www.sdbeachlife.com/orlando_sherwood.htm
From Jane Schmaus - California Surf Museum: Old Timers' Day is on Sun, Oct 7 from 1-4, honoring G&S. The first surf shop in San Diego, Gordon & Smith - lots of fun boards on display! And fun. Held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Oceanside Civic Center Library's Community Rooms, across the street from the Museum www.surfmuseum.org
Artist Norm Daniels' site: http://www.normhere.com/
From Gary Lynch - Suzie and her sharkbit board -
http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=29026 The article doesn't say but she was actually surfing 6th Ave. or Wash Rock.
From Dave Deavenport - 2007 Consumer Surfboard Expo in Del Mar. Oct. 13-14. http://www.surfboardshow.com/
The book I helped produce is Now Available - Emil Sigler - Surfing San Diego to San Onofre 1928-1940. http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Monday, September 24, 2007
Aloha,
From Pete Robinson - OXBOW SPONSORS BRITISH SURFING MUSEUM!! Oxbow is proud to announce a new three year sponsorship deal with the British Surfing Museum. Congratulations! www.thesurfingmuseum.com
From Denny Michael - A three-day weekend celebrating Dewey Weber's legacy and showcasing the future of longboarding - 2007 Dewey Weber Longboard Classic - September 28 - 30th at Boneyards/Doheny State Park. http://www.wahinesurfing.com/news.asp?Id_news=30430
Gary Lynch - An interesting weather site: http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/full_loop.php
From Seb Barbarino - new website in Australia - www.soulsurf.com.au coming up in a week or so is a Greg Noll Da cat model for sale.
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Addendum
Aloha, From Alexi Cottavoz - Surfography/SurfAid event this Sunday Sept. 23 - photo gallery and silent auction: http://www.surfaidinternational.org/atf/cf/%7B46DF7ED0-44B1-4CD7-A9D5-2C5DE97C88E5%7D/eBlast_surfography.jpg home page: http://www.surfaidinternational.org/site/pp.asp?c=ekLPK4MOIsG&b=275154 Aloha,
joe t.
Continuing my penny sales on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Aloha, From Allan Seymour: The Roxy Wahine Classic Saturday, Oct. 6th & The Classic Surf Cup Sunday, Oct. 7th, San Onofre Surf Beach. Info: www.classicsurf.com 949-496-8611
From Gary Lynch - more on the pro surfer killed in La Jolla May 24. http://www.signonsandiego.com:80/news/metro/20070911-9999-1m11hendrick.html From Pacific Longboarder - most surfers on one wave (84 surfers).... Guinness World Record: http://www.pacificlongboarder.com/news.asp?id=743&category=1 From Frank Duffy: There was a big Classic Longboard event at Manasquan Inlet NJ on 09/09/07- all boards pre-'67 The surfing was excellent!! We took tons of photos of the surfing and of the boards. Everyone can check it out at www.newyorklongboarder.com . From Steve Wood: Dory trip from San Diego to Catalina - S.D. lifeguards to retrace legendary dory trip - http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070912-9999-1n12row.html The book about Emil Sigler, the subject of this dory trip, is due next week: http://www.surfbooks.com/booksforsale.htm From Rachel Davis - Extreme Holidays runs surfing holidays to Fuerteventura & Lagos. We're all surfers and we tailor make each holiday depending on skill level. We kit our guests out
with equipment, a 4x4 jeep and a pro instructor. www.extremeholidays.com
Aloha,
joe t.
Continuing my penny sales on Ebay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Monday, September 10, 2007
Aloha,
From Brent McDonald: Paddle for Clean Water at OB in San Diego this Sunday Sept. 16 http://www.surfridersd.org/
From Mike Griffin: Mark Dillinger artwork... a new painting... they take about a year to do. http://www.dillingerarts.com/gallery.html#row1anew
From Lyn Olsson: Coastal Cleanup Day is coming up September 15: www.cleanupday.org (server was down when I looked recently)
From Ryan Smith: New book - juvenile on Surfboard making. http://gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=070&titleCode=BMIUSA&type=3&id=226969
From Karen Petty - I only just heard about this... art on skimboards... 3rd year at Laguna. http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/Project%20Skimboard%202/index.htm
From Udo Wahn - New kid's book: Cabo and Coral Go Surfing - an inspirational and educational children's color picture book by Del Mar surfer Udo Wahn M.D. and artist Jami Lyn of Carlsbad, California. Emphasizes the "Aloha spirit" and culture of surfing. www.caboandcoral.com
From Gary Lynch - Shark testing in Florida - including 9 out of 10 Sharks tested Positive for Zoloft http://www.the-scientist.com/article/home/53521/
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh
Including: Surfer 2/1,SJs,Longbds,etc.
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Aloha,
From Sean Davey: I wanted to alert you to this amazing article about the really, really bad problem of plastics in our oceans. I had absolutely no idea of just how truly bad, the problem is - people need to know... http://www.bestlifeonline.com/cms/publish/travel-leisure/Our_oceans_are_turning_into_plastic_are_we.shtml
A couple nice shots of La Jolla Cove area from Sean as well: http://www.surfbooks.com/daveyljcove0807.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/daveyljcove0807a.jpg
From Marty Gecan Arlington Heights, Ill / San Clemente, CA. Cheers Surf blurb: Labor Day weekend means one thing to surfers on the Great Lakes, Dairy land surf classic in Sheboygan, Wisc. Hundreds (yes hundreds) of stoked surfers will converge on this middle Wisconsin harbor town to party with the Corona girls, compete in a paddle race, and God willing, hold a surf contest. I have personally surfed this town overhead faces which is a beautiful thing considering it's a LAKE. With surfers traveling 8-10 hours to spend the weekend, the vibe is reminiscent of my childhood days at the San Clemente pier, when Midget Smith ruled the line up, and once us kids were initiated we all just reveled in our love of surfing. Australians, Californians, East coast transplants, even a couple Hawaiians are among our numbers. Just trying to catch a wave, get wet, and maybe share our love for the ocean....Even on a lake.
Ran into recent ebay bidder Mike Reisbord's site... his favorite surfboards page:
http://www.reisbord.com/surfboards.htm
From Lance Choy: Mark Richards at San Onofre recently. http://forum.surfermag.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1239348&an=0&page=0&gonew=1#UNREAD
From The Surf Gallery - A special screening at Elizabeth Paige Smith Gallery in Venice of ROXY Studio Exhibition & Film Screening EPS Gallery: 5-8pm 1423 Abbott Kinney, Venice, CA . 8PM The Mission. www.roxy.com/aheartproject
From Roger Mann: The Longboard Collector Club will have a buy-and-sell meeting at the Baja Cantina Restaurant in Marina Del Rey on Saturday, September 15. 6:00 A.M.til 11:00 A.M. with vintage surf boards, skateboards, magazines, and posters and Hawaiiana for sale or trade. 311 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA. New members welcome.
From Michael Blum: Malibu Surfing Association is having a concert Fri Sept 7 and contest Sept 8 and 9. http://www.msaclassic.com/
Aloha,
joe t.
Ebay items: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsurfbooks.comQQh Including: Duke,SJs,Longbd,Blue Crush, & Rell Sunn Coloring Books.
My site: http://www.surfbooks.com/
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Aloha, From Kerry Germain: the latest Kimo picture book, Kimo's Surfing Lesson, is finished. On O`ahu we're having our book launch party in Haleiwa on Saturday August 25th at The Coffee Gallery from 9:30-noon. feel free to drop in on us: www.surfsupforkimo.com Still seeking a west coast book/surf distributor... A hui hou. From Tim DeLaVega - Here is a cool article that just came out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/22/world/middleeast/22mideast.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
From Frank Duffy - launching a new web-site http://www.newyorklongboarder.com From Francois: The WQS Surf Festival begins in the last week of August and goes on to the first week of September - its a perfect time to watch some pro surfers in action 28/8 - 04/9. Ericeira is located 35 minutes north of Lisbon and is surrounded by over 60 incredible white surf beaches" - a place to stay http://www.portugalvacances.com/ and the event http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/23373/news.htm
Aloha,
joe t. I have a Surfer 2/1 for sale... quite nice, loose center with two tack holes... quite clean. (I don't want to refix the staples, as I am unpracticed at it.) http://www.surfbooks.com/v2n1.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/v2n1a.jpg http://www.surfbooks.com/v2n1b.jpg
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
Aloha,
From Clement Bernard: his French longboard site:
http://longboard.dossen.agoride.com/
Question: Anyone know of an early 60's surf magazine with Bill (Billy) Gwyer on the cover or inside spread?
From Sam Ballam - The real Gidget in New Jersey at the recent surf festival.
http://video.msn.com/v/us/fv/msnbc/fv.htm??g=22978739-3e0c-4cb2-8281-4d1c9c8b50ef&f=00&fg=
From Michael Richards: The cardiff surf statue decorating begins... + Danno Reilly's note that -- the Cardiff Kook statue has been dressed up twice (top hat, cane, and gloves today). Local law enforcement even had it under surveillance after the first incident! http://www.surfbooks.com/cardiffvandalssurfstatue.jpg
From the Surf Gallery: JOHN VAN HAMERSVELD will be on hand to sign posters and limited-edition prints Saturday, August 18th 6-10 pm + live music by The Growlers @ The Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA 911 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 www.thesurfgallery.com 949-376-9155
From Gary Lynch: Surfing family crashes in baja -
http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/article_bamp.cfm?id=10471 Also from Gary - TEXAS SURFING 1970'S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIZJ5p88Bqo&NR=1 VINTAGE SURFING at WAIKIKI 1950's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r6nUNKum2s
From Gary Sahagen: Surfin' Sundays continues August 19th, 2007 1pm to 3pm FREE Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum 411 Olive Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 http://www.surfingmuseum.org/events.html Also - Available: Complete runs of Surfer and Surfing magazines from two separate collectors. - Anyone interested write me.
Aloha,
joe t.
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Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:29 AM
Aloha, From Doug Cavanaugh: Chris Ahrens article in Sea Notes on Massai surfing. http://www.thecoastnews.com/articles/3170/ http://www.surfbooks.com/SeaNotesMaasaiTribe.jpg and an Aug 12 gathering/raffle at D St Beach, Encinitas just South of Moonlight at 11 am in support of a fresh water well in Kenya. http://www.surfbooks.com/Maasaiflyer.pdf
From Watermarko: Some surf art on the walls where Longboard Wine is served along
with movies and vintage boards on the walls. And the wine is GOOD. http://www.longboardvineyards.com/ . check JAG's S.F. Ocean Beach site, too, if you're in S.F. (JAG=Judi Gorski) http://www.jagsart.com/ .
From Stuart Scott: Found photo of ex-Santa Barbara surfer Bob Cooper, in a Sunshine Coast (Queensland) library archive while researching Noosa Heads surfing during the 1960s. Cooper, still making boards at 70, and living just south of Noosa, says he doesn't remember ever seeing the photo taken at the Hayden Kenny board factory nearby Alexandra Headland January, 1965. However he remembers that Yater-shape fin, a new design then coming in to replace the ``area'' style. He put the fin on his own board, he says, and later sold it to a local tradesman. Cooper wishes he still had the board, and wishes he was as young and trim as he was in 1965. http://www.surfbooks.com/NoosaBobCooper65.jpg In ``Noosa: Surfing the '60s'', which comes out later this month, Cooper tells how he lived on Queensland's Sunshine Coast from 1964-66, glassing in the Hayden factory where Bob McTavish was the star shaper, and regularly surfing the string of idyllic points at Noosa, then a little-known beach town, now the site of an internationally-famous annual surf festival . ``We really did have it to ourselves. We used to come up in a car and be the only ones out. On weekends it would pick up – there'd be 20 or 30 out. But during the week, 15 would be the max, and our car alone held six. ``We'd be at Noosa whenever it broke. We'd work nights, we'd work early. Because Noosa's an all-day place. If we started at 6 we could be done with work by 3 or 4, be up here by 5, still have a few hours of sunlight and surf. Every day. We were young and fit and could do it, go home, go to bed, get up and do the same thing. So we didn't miss much surf at all. If it broke, you could be on it.'' www.noosasurfingthe60s.com.au
From Steve Wood: Interesting water 'machine' - multihull: http://gizmodo.com:80/gadgets/hydroptere/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-plane-no-its-the-hydroptre-286231.php
Aloha,
joe t.
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Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:30 AM
Aloha,
Snake Gabrielson will be hosting his 20th annual luau, surf art show, and antique board show on Sat, Sep 8th, in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 2 PM to ???. Two surf bands and free hula lessons, contests for best costumes and food dishes. Stop by and enjoy the stoke. Antique Boards and Equipment on Display Surf Art and Photography Show & Sale Starting at 4:00 pm All Submissions Welcome – no charge 301-855-4565 – RSVP BYOB & Hawaiian Dish Potluck 5005 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD http://hbsnakesurf.com/
From Allan Seymour - Sad to say, Les "Birdman" Williams passed away on vacation on Kaui. President of the San Onofre Surf Club, original Malibu hot dogger, cover of the Beach Boys album surfing Sunset. Truly one of our California coastal Kahunas. Aloha. -- Pics and more: http://sanonofresurfingclub.org/blog/ And http://legendarysurfers.com/blog/
From Gary Lynch - Hawaiian Auction posts record sales... http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Jul/25/br/br2758136409.html the page: http://www.hawaiiansurfauction.com/ and the numbers: http://www.hawaiiansurfauction.com/2007/results.htm and pics of the event: http://www.hawaiiansurfauction.com/2007/phot
