May 2009 be the Best!

Lay Back

Shelter

Loads of fun at Tyler's Art show at Shelter and great roadside art along the way!!!

Surfari

Surf Knot Art Show

Evening Glass Board Cleaner

Surfboard Cleaners

North Shore 12/2/08

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
330 AM HST TUE DEC 2 2008

OAHU-
330 AM HST TUE DEC 2 2008

HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST SHORES

Surf along north facing shores will increase to heights of 10 to 15 feet after sunrise this morning, and build to heights of 20 to 25 feet by this afternoon.

Breakfast Special

The Marco Forster Surf Team Party

Saturday night at the Drive-in

Meanwhile - Back at San O

October Sessions - 2008

October was a month to remember. A perfect combination of swell, sun, heat and more swell. The old surfer adage “you should have been here an hour ago” rippled through the packed parking lots of every surfing location we hold near and dear. It was “Bitchen” to coin a phrase – a complete top to bottom wonderful surf month. For each of us lucky enough to share a few, or to just watch it unfold, California was at its best for much of the month. The swells of October 2008 were a poignant reminder of just how lucky we are to live here and enjoy the moments of purity that only great waves and times can provide. Here’s to hoping the next months are even better!!!

13th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Contest Dates Selected

Doheny Longboard Surfing Associations Annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Surf event comes to Church Beach, San Onofre, January 3-4, 2009

SAN ONOFRE, Calif. –The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to rack up another in a long line of firsts when the classic winter longboard event sets off the Coalition of Surfing Clubs 2009 competitive season. The program offers a great mix of spectacular competitive longboarding, a variety beach activities and support for several worthwhile charities.
Held at the beginning of every year, the Gathering of the Tribes contest features two competitive surfing areas at the legendary Church Beach in San Onofre, Calif. This configuration enables more than 350 contestants, from more than 18 Longboard Coalition Teams, to battle their way to the finals, which will be held in the afternoon on Sunday, January 4th. The number of competitors makes this the largest competitive 2-day longboard event on the west coast.
In 2008, more than 350 competitors, and their families, enjoyed the rural setting of Church Beach, which is home to one of the premier point breaks in California. The contest showcased a combination of traditional longboard styles along with newer more progressive moves. The Gathering of the Tribes sets the tone for the coming year of club competitions. “We are excited to host the beginning of the 2009 coalition club series and we’re looking forward to this year’s competition,” said Jack Sutter, president of the Doheny club.
The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents more than 10,000 surfers, of all ages, and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing.
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA acts as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For additional information visit the Doheny Longboard Clubs website at www. dohosurf.org or contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com
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East Side Swing

Photo by Denny Michael

Paddle Board Resource

Great site for Paddle Board Sports. www.paddleboard.com

Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau

Great write up on the 19th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/velzy-surf-contest-2167338-paddle-munoz

Tribute to Bud Browne Packs them in at the Surfing Heritage Foundation

A great gathering of the surfing community paid tribute to pioneering surf filmmaker Bud Browne, known as "the father of surf films," this past Saturday evening, Sept. 13th, at the Surfing Heritage Foundation.

Bud lived most of his life in Orange County and was inducted into the International Surfing Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame in 1996. While a Lifeguard at Venice Beach, CA, he began shooting footage on 8 and 16 millimeter cameras in the late 1940s. He made his "underwater housing" that enabled him to be right in the wave with the surfers taking the tumbles right along with them in a "wipeout". He screened his first film, the 45-minute-long "Hawaii Surfing Movies," in California beach towns in 1953. Bud made handmade posters that he nailed to telephone poles near local surf spots, he debuted his first film, at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica in 1953. Admission cost 65 cents. Bud would play taped music and do a "live" narration while running the projector. The career of a surf filmmaker was now born.

Local filmmakers such as, Bruce Brown of Endless Summer and John Severson founder of Surfer Magazine followed in Buds footsteps. Bruce Brown a longtime admirer of his film's, went to Bud to asked his permission to film surfers as well and Bud told him to go for it!

The evening at the Surfing Heritage hosted a number of Bud's friends and fans all shared stories amongst themselves as well as hearing special tributes from Greg Noll, Linda Benson, Anna Moore, and a tape presentation by Greg MacGilliveray of 5 Summer Stories fame.

Story by Denny Michael

Velzy event this weekend

19th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau this weekend at Doheny State Beach.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association's (DLSA) annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau will be held this Saturday, September 20th, at legendary Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.

“Down at Doheny where the surfers all go” is a famous line from the Surfaris' tune about the surfing life-style. Nothing could be more true than this Saturday when the 19th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic features a classic longboard surf contest, a traditional Luau with Polynesian dancing and a live band.

The event honors one of the most famous surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, Dale Velzy. DLSA has had the honor of producing this venue for 19 years and has continued its homage to Dale Velzy since he passed away in 2005. This event is open to the public and is for all surfers who enjoy the same things that Dale enjoyed; having fun with friends and family. It is in this spirit that DLSA holds this annual event so that everyone can enjoy the surf contest, luau, dancing under the stars and having a great time at Doheny.


The event kicks off with the surf contest at 6:30 a.m. The Luau festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. followed closely by the Polynesian review, awards ceremony, raffles and then on to the dancing. It’s great fun for everyone.

For Luau information, tickets and group rate discounts contact Jack Sutter at seastheday@cox.net
For Surfing event information and sign ups contact Mark Calkins at mc250c@aol.com
The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. PR contact: Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com

Hat Trick

Midget Smith RIP

Surfer/shaper Midget Smith passed away on August 23 2008.
www.midgetsmithsurf.com/blog

19th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau dates selected

Dana Point, Calif., August 18, 2008 – The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) is gearing up for one of its most popular surfing events of the year - the 19^th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau. The one day event will be September 20, 2008 at Doheny State Beach and will feature a wide range of surfing events from classic longboarding, stand up paddle surfing and tandem surfing followed by a full Polynesian review, luau and dancing.

Each year the DLSA holds the Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic honoring one of surfing’s most legendary figures, Dale Velzy, who passed away in 2005. Velzy was surfing's first commercial surfboard shaper. Throughout the mid-‘50s, he was the undisputed king of surf retail, with a surf team that included Dewey Weber, Miki Dora, Donald Takayama, Mike Doyle and Mickey Munoz.

Jack Sutter, the DLSA President, stated, “Dale Velzy had tremendous energy and zest for many things including, anything to do with surfing, hot rods, horses and just plain having fun. Having fun is what this event is all about”. Sutter further states, ” This year we plan on incorporating a wider range of surfing competition including stand up paddle surfing for the first time. Our Luau is a full Polynesian review with a fire dancer, great traditional island food followed by dancing to a live band under the stars at Doheny.”

The surfing events start promptly at 6:30 a.m. and the Luau party kicks off at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s many charities.

For Luau information, tickets and group rate discounts contact Jack Sutter at www.seastheday@cox.net

For Surfing event information and sign ups contact Mark Calkins at www.mc250c@aol.com

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. PR contact: Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com

Dawn Patrol

Surfing Heritage Foundation

San Clemente’s Surfing Heritage Foundation
kicks off summer film series

The Surfing Heritage Foundation was filled to capacity last Friday evening as they introduced their first film in a series of outdoor summer surf movies. The featured film was Water Man starring big wave legends and board sports innovators Laird Hamilton, Gerry Lopez and Dave Kalama. All three surfers were on hand to talk about the film to hundreds of guests and surf industry VIPs.

In a few short years from its beginning, the Foundation has quickly become one of the premier gathering places for surfing exhibitions, films and educational programs. The summer film series started three years ago as a fund raiser for the Foundation. One of three Water Man’s film directors, Jeff Hornbaker, stated, “I like the history and energy here at the Foundation and we hope that our film creates its own piece of history as well”.

Dave Kalama, who stars in the film and also designs and builds his own equipment said that when he walked through the doors of the Foundation for the first time he felt he had stepped into a time machine. “For me being around all of this history is like seeing and touching Chuck Yeager’s NASA space suit. There are a million great ideas and solutions to wave riding here’.

Also on hand were three time World Longboard Surfing Champion and San Clemente resident, Colin McPhillips, and four time Women’s Surfing Champion, Lisa Andersen. Andersen donated one of her championship series surfboards to the Foundation that evening.

The film covered the adventures of a traveling band of surfers as they explored the riding of various surf craft in a variety of surf conditions and locations. It was a great debut to the Foundation’s Summer Film Series.

For more information contact Denny Michael at EveningGlass.com

The Return of Uncle Buck

9.8 of pure fun!

Big Day for kids and families at 12th annual Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s Menehune Surf Championships

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) held its annual Menehune Surfing Championships Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. The surf contest was a California classic in every way as families shared a beautiful day at the beach while watching some great surfing. The contest was open to boys and girls with divisions for first timers on up to 17 years of age.

The waves were nice and consistent at Doheny’s classic “Boneyard” surf spot enabling a wide range of surfing styles and maneuvers. A smiling Ian Diamond from Dana Point in the 8 & under division, summed it up best when he said, “I had so much fun and was glad I rode a lot of waves - it was a blast”. Jack Sutter, the DLSA club President, continued "The annual Menehune contest provides the perfect venue for kids to get involved in some friendly surfing competition in a fun environment. The energy they bring to the beach is great”.

Proceeds from the contest help fund several of the DLSA’s ongoing charity outreach programs including the Ronald McDonald House and the local Doheny State Park Interpretive Center.

In addition to surfing the event, there was a BBQ, a messy no-hands watermelon eating contest and great raffle prizes, followed by an awards ceremony. Jack Sutter stated, “At its core, surfing is all about having fun. Through events like this, we hope that kids will cherish their time spent on the beach with their fellow surfing friends and families.”

Surfers competed in 15 minute heats and were scored based on a 10-point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style. Judges were all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

DLSA 2008 Menehune

Contest Results

8 & Under

1. Malia Faramarzi – Encinitas

2. Noah Atwood – Capistrano Beach

3. Griffin Foy – Fullerton

4. Ian Diamond – Dana Point

5. John Garbino – Dana Point

6. Ava Valdez – Dana Point

Girls Shortboard

1. Michelle Layton – San Diego
2. Paige Edwards – San Clemente
3. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
4. Stephanie – Schechter – San Diego
5. Malia Faramarzi – Encinits
6. Ashley Beeson – Trabuco Canyon

Boys 9-10

1. Xander Morgan – San Clemente
2. Jacob Atwood – Capistrano Beach
3. Kei Kobayashi – San Clemente
4. Kai Diamond – Dana Point
5. Myles Blazer – San Clemente
6. Diego Quinonez – Huntington Beach

Girls 10 & Under

1. Laureen Rowe – San Clemente
2. Avalon Johnson – Carlsbad
3. Ashley Beeson – Trabuco Canyon
4. Kailey Biggs – Lake Forest
5. Kaeley Sterkel – Dana Point
6. Amber Sislin – Laguna Niguel

Boys 11 -12

1. Mason Klink – Capistrano Beach
2. Kai Franz – San Juan Capistrano
3. Perry Rohr – San Clemente
4. Brock Thomson – Dana Point
5. Ricky Ortega – Capistrano Beach
6. Jacob Orpineda – Yorba Linda

Girls 11 -14

1. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente
2. Makala Smith – Dana Point
3. Carly Mora – Dana Point
4. Kloee Openshaw – San Clemente
5. Paige Edwards – San Clemente
6. Kayla Garcia – San Juan Capistrano

Boys 13 -14

1. Andy Neblis – Capistrano Beach
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Trevor Robbins – Malibu
4. Dane Doran – Laguna Beach
5. Dean Michael – Dana Point
6. Tim Kam – Irvine

Girls 15 -17

1. Rachael Barry – Irvine
2. Michelle Layton – San Diego
3. Amanda Baron – Laguna Niguel
4. Stephanie Schechter – San Diego
5. Mariah Spurlock – Downey
6. Gabriela Brugeman – Dana Point

Boys 15 -17

1. Alex Calkins – Mission Viejo
2. Preston Crowell – Rancho Santa Fe
3. Jeff Newell - -Huntington Beach
4. Jason Schechter – San Diego
5. Michael McGregor – Dana Point

Youngest Competitors

Girl – Ava Valdez – Dana Point, Age 4

Boy – Charlie Maretzky – San Clemente, Age 4

The Book of Surfing trailer and cool links

• A-Side Studio
• Albe Falzon
• Andrew Kidman
• BBC Coastal Weather
• Cooler Magazine
• Displacement
• Drift Magazine
• Gothic Dolphins
• Howies
• Huck Magazine
• Loose Fit
• Magic Seaweed
• Manuel Caro, surfboard artist.
• Molluskia
• Monster Children
• Prone to Belly
• September Blog
• Stranger magazine
• Swaylocks
• Switch Foot
• Thalia Street Surf Shop
• The Sandsifter
• The Swallowtail Society
• The Wavehouse Surf Shop
• Thomas Campbell's Films

Retro Surf Party

Vol. 1, Issue 19, June 13-19, 2008
By Denny Michael

Special to the Dana Point Times

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association holds annual Back to the ’60s Surf Classic

The grand tradition of longboarding came back to life for a brief moment Saturday, June 7 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association held its annual Back to the ’60s contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s event was a fond look back at surfing history. Contestants were required to ride boards made before 1970, and no leashes were allowed. It was a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. An interesting side note was seeing the surfers who actually rode back in the ’60s competing with younger surfers whose only recollection of the style are photos from magazines or old films.

The daylong event showcased an exciting range of classic hang-10s, drop-knee cutbacks and tandem-team competitions, coupled with spectacular wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that defied any type of naming convention. Contest conditions were tough with an onshore breeze and extreme tide changes at Doheny’s infamous river-mouth area.

The 70-degree weather, however, made up for the hard surf conditions.

Moving about the beach afforded a great opportunity to see many old boards up close. Some were in excellent condition while others had obviously seen better days. And there were surfboards of all kinds—from local Dana Point–shaped Hobies to boards built by Bob Bolen of the Greek label out of Huntington Beach.

Beyond the boards and classic-style surfboard competition, the event was also a fun way to circle back in time as many contestants wore traditional surf clothes from the ’60s. And after a full day of surfing in the sun, people involved enjoyed a post-event dinner and awards ceremony.

DLSA’S BACK TO THE ’60S SURF CLASSIC

June 7, Doheny Beach State Park


YOUNG GUNS (Ride Your Own): 1. Eli Gillis, San Clemente; 2. Perry Rohr, San Clemente; 3. Dean Michael, Dana Point; 4. Noah Cordoza, Dana Point; 5. Grant Huntington, Dana Point.

MEN 49-UNDER (Ride Your Own): 1. Ryan Reynolds, Dana Point; 2. Josh Rapozo, Laguna Niguel; 3. Doug Smith, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Jeff Parsons, N/A; 5. Jim DuCharme, Foothill Ranch; 6. Clay Huntington, Dana Point.

OPEN WOMEN (Ride Your Own): 1. Cheryl MacGregor, Dana Point; 2. Katie Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. Lauren Ngan, Dana Point; 4. Rachael Calkins, San Clemente; 5. Hallie Rohr, San Clemente; 6. Jeanette Francis, San Clemente.

MEN 50-OVER (Ride Your Own): 1. Bobby Knox, Fountain Valley; 2. Mark Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. Steve Stirrett, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Ed McMillen, Dana Point; 5. Chuck McElvain, Fullerton; 6. Jack Sutter, Dana Point.

49-UNDER (Pick A Stick): 1. Ryan Reynolds, Dana Point; 2. Hallie Rohr, San Clemente; 3. Doug Smith, San Juan Capistrano; 4. Andy Nieblas, Capistrano Beach; 5. Jim DuCharme, Foothill Ranch; 6. Perry Rohr, San Clemente.

50-OVER (Pick a Stick): 1. Mark Calkins, Mission Viejo; 2. Katie Calkins, Mission Viejo; 3. John Arvidson, Mont Clair; 4. Ed McMillen, Dana Point; 5. Denny Michael, Dana Point; 6. John Upp, Dana Point.

TANDEM (Pick a Chick/Grab A Guy): 1. Ryan Reynolds/Debbie Gale, Dana Point/San Clemente; 2. Mark Gale/Cassandra Ontiveros, San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano; 3. Travis Long/Jennifer Jacquez, San Diego/Dana Point; 4. Clay Huntington/Hallie Rohr, Dana Point/San Clemente; 5. Landon Yacobucci/Kristen Huntington, San Clemente/Dana Point; 6. Matt Kolodziejczyk/Jessica Gale, Valencia/San Clemente; 7. Brett Reinieg/Emilee Sutton, San Clemente/Laguna Niguel; 8. John Upp/Tina N/A, Dana Point/Dana Point.



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Back to the 60's

DLSA 2008 Back to the 60’s Contest Results

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association holds it’s annual

“Back to the 60’s” Surf Classic

The grand tradition of longboarding came back to life for a brief moment Saturday, June 7^th, 2008 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) held its annual Back to the 60’s contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s program was a fond look back at surfing history. Contestants were required to ride boards made before 1970 with no leashes allowed. It was a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960’s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. An interesting side note was seeing surfers who rode back in the 60’s competing with younger surfers who’s only recollection of the style are photos from magazines or old films. The daylong event showcased an exciting range of classic hang-tens, drop-knee cutbacks, Tandem Team competitions coupled with spectacular wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that defy any type of naming convention.

This year’s contest featured surfboards from local Dana Point shaped Hobie’s to those built by Bob Bolen of the Greek label out of Huntington Beach. The event was not only a classic surfboard competition but also a fun way to circle back in time as many contestants wore traditional surf clothes from the 60’s.

Moving about the beach afforded a great opportunity to see many old boards up close. Some were in excellent condition while others had obviously seen better days. A great collection of 60’s style surfboards boards and surf gear can also be seen at the San Clemente based Surfing Heritage Foundation. Directions to the Foundation can be found at their website at www.surfingheritage.org.

This year's contest conditions were tough with an onshore breeze and extreme tide changes at Doheny’s infamous Rivermouth area. The 70-degree weather however made up for the hard to surf conditions and everyone involved enjoyed the sunshine and a post event awards dinner ceremony.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

Young Guns – Ride Your Own

1. Eli Gillis – San Clemente
2. Perry Rohr – San Clemente
3. Dean Michael – Dana Point
4. Noah Cordoza – Dana Point
5. Grant Huntington – Dana Point

Men 49 & Under – Ride Your Own

1. Ryan Reynolds – Dana Point
2. Josh Rapozo – Laguna Niguel
3. Doug Smith – San Juan Capistrano
4. Jeff Parsons -
5. Jim DuCharme – Foothill Ranch
6. Clay Huntington – Dana Point

Open Women – Ride Your Own

1. Cheryl MacGregor – Dana Point
2. Katie Calkins –Mission Viejo
3. Lauren Ngan – Dana Point
4. Rachael Calkins – San Clemente
5. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente
6. Jeanette Francis – San Clemente

Men 50 & Over – Ride Your Own

1. Bobby Knox – Fountain Valley
2. Mark Calkins – Mission Viejo
3. Steve Stirrett – San Juan Capistrano
4. Ed McMillen – Dana Point
5. Chuck McElvain – Fullerton
6. Jack Sutter – Dana Point

49 & Under – Pick A Stick

1. Ryan Reynolds – Dana Point

2. Hallie Rohr – San Clemente

3. Doug Smith – San Juan Capistrano

4. Andy Nieblas – Capistrano Beach

5. Jim DuCharme – Foothill Ranch

6. Perry Rohr – San Clemente

50 & Over – Pick A Stick

1. Mark Calkins – Mission Viejo

2. Katie Calkins – Mission Viejo

3. John Arvidson – Mont Clair

4. Ed McMillen – Dana Point

5. Denny Michael – Dana Point

6. John Upp – Dana Point

Tandem - Pick A Chick/Grab A Guy

1. Ryan Reynolds/Debbie Gale (Dana Point/San Clemente)
2. Mark Gale/Cassandra Ontiveros (San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano)
3. Travis Long/Jennifer Jacquez (San Diego/Dana Point)
4. Clay Huntington/Hallie Rohr (Dana Point/San Clemente)
5. Landon Yacobucci/Kristen Huntington (San Clemente/Dana Point)
6. Matt Kolodziejczyk/Jessica Gale (Valencia/San Clemente)
7. Brett Reinieg/Emilee Sutton (San Clemente/Laguna Niguel)
8. John Upp/Tina (Dana Point/Dana Point)

More coverage:

http://beach.freedomblogging.com/2008/06/09/surfin-60s-style-down-at-doho/

Dates set for Doheny Menehune Surf Championships

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association selects date for 12th Annual Menehune Surf Championships at Doheny State Beach

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) will be holding its 12th Annual Menehune Contest on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. The contest begins promptly at 7 AM PDT and is open to boys and girls of all ages with divisions for 8 and under on up to 17 years of age. Hundreds of young competitors are expected to participate in addition to the many spectators that will line the famed Doheny State Park beach front. Applications and additional information can be picked up at local surf shops throughout Orange County, California or downloaded from the Association’s website at: www.Dohosurf.org.

"The annual Menehune contest provides the perfect venue for kids that would like to get involved in some friendly surfing competition in a “no pressure” arena. The fun and energy that the kids bring to the beach is contagious”, said Jack Sutter, president of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

Proceeds from the contest help fund several of the organization's ongoing charity outreach programs including the Ronald McDonald House and the local Doheny State Park Interpretive Center.

The program has a long history of supporting charities, while also providing a fun-filled day at the beach for participants and observers alike. The event will feature auctions, raffles and music throughout the day with an awards ceremony following the end of the competition. Jack Sutter further states, “At its core, surfing is all about having fun. Through events like this, we hope that kids will cherish their time spent on the beach with their fellow surfing friends and families.”

The program starts 7 AM sharp Saturday morning. Surfers will compete in 15 minute heats with scoring based on a 10-point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style. Judges are all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system.

For more information and to find out how you can be involved as either a surfing Menehune or as a volunteer, please email MC250C@aol.com, fax (949) 581-1158 or call (949) 581-9740 the event chairperson.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

RIP Woody Brown

Woody Brown : photo courtesy David L. Brown Passages in time Famed big wave surfer Woody Brown dies at 96 Woody Brown : photo courtesy David L. Brown Woody Brown talking on the porch in 1994 : photo courtesy Miya/LegendarySurfers.com Report courtesy of www.mauinews.com. For more info on Woody check LengendarySurfers.com

Somewhere South

The Glow of the Rincon trail

Cardiac Classic

The 2008 running of DLSA’s Cardiac Classic serves up fun!

March 8^th was a day to remember. The sun came out early and we all met at Doheny’s infamous Rivermouth area to begin what would become one of our best days of surfing this year. No, the waves were not spectacular but the camaraderie and good vibes were. Friends and families had plenty of great sun for watching the competition and we were blessed with virtually no wind the entire day.

The Cardiac Classic is held every year and is open to all members of DLSA. This is a traveling event and held in all types of weather, all types of conditions and locations, even down to Baja a couple of years ago. No matter if it’s rain or shine - we take to the waves.

From a competitors perspective our club’s motto, “Surfings a dance and the wave always leads”, could not have been more true during this year’s classic. You really had to let the wave lead and take your best options to place well in your heats. At times there were plenty of waves to go around and at other times you had to position yourself where you felt you could pick up some points. In every heat a few choice sets would lumber through and if you had luck on your shoulder you just might score a nice long ride.

Highlights from my perspective were the well matched Mens A class and the Womens A final that showcased great surfing from everyone. The Junior Men featured a broad spectrum of surfing styles and ages. We had kids at 11 years old holding their own against 29 year olds. It was really fun to watch. I remember my youngest son Deano saying to me once he saw who he was in the final with “O my gosh dad that guy has a beard”!!!

After the finals we all gathered to relax and wind up the day with a game of horseshoes and a great buffet O’Hana style.

Wind Machine

Trestles Wrap

Extreme Surf Legends Mickey Munoz, George Carr and Gary Stellern

Gathering of the Tribes 12th Annual Longboard

Surf Contest Comes to a Close

SAN ONOFRE, Calif. January 14th, 2008 – The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s 12^th annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Contest came to a close this past Sunday afternoon with an amazing series of hotly contested finals at Church Beach in San Onofre. The closing action in this 12 year old classic event featured several surprise performances and great clutch surfing.

In the very close girls 14 and under final, Kirra Kehoe of the Malibu Board Riders edged out Tory Gilkerson of the Doheny club for first place with a series of closely linked longboard moves and great wave selection. The Extreme Legends final featured aggressive surfing from Mickey Munoz of the Doheny club and Gary Stellen and George Carr of the Malibu Surfing Association. The waves over the sunny weekend could not have been better and consisted of everything from 4 to 7 foot glassy perfection to overhead set waves.

Volunteers from Surfrider Foundation and the Save Trestles campaign were on hand to educate the many attendees about their programs. “We like being a part of this event because of the direct relationship that this group of surfers has with this area and their generous outreach to help and inform others about what is going on in regards to the environment”, said Jerry Collamer of the Save Trestles organization.

This year’s program consisted of two competitive surfing areas that were judged simultaneously by two separate judging stations. This configuration enabled hundreds of contestants from over 18 Longboard Coalition Teams to be able to surf and work their way to the finals on Sunday afternoon.

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The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association has held the Gathering of the Tribes surf competition for more than 12 of years. This event marks the first competitive program of 2008 for the Coalition of Surfing Clubs and traditionally sets the tone for the coming year of club competition. This year’s program was no exception.

The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents over 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For more information visit the Doheny clubs website at www.dohosurf.org or contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com

Storm Delay

Southern California storm delays Gathering of the Tribes longboard

event one week

Doheny Longboard Surfing Associations 12th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Longboard Surf Festival moves to January 12^th – 13^th, 2008.

SAN ONOFRE, Calif. – A large storm system that will swept through Southern California this weekend has delayed the 12^th annual longboard event for one week. When the program resumes on the week of January 12th the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to rack up another in a long line of firsts when the classic longboard event sets off the Coalition of Surfing Clubs 2008 competitive season. The event will offer a mix of spectacular competitive longboarding, a variety beach activities and support of several worthwhile charities.

Held at the beginning of the year the Gathering of the Tribes contest features two competitive surfing areas at Church Beach in San Onofre, Calif. The event will be judged simultaneously by two separate judging stations. This configuration enables more than 350 contestants from more than 18 Longboard Coalition Teams to be able to battle their way to the finals which will be held in the afternoon on Sunday January 13th, 2008. The number of competitors makes this event the largest 2 day longboard event on the west coast.

In 2007 more than 350 competitors and their families enjoyed the rural sitting of Church Beach, home to one of the premier point breaks in California. The surfing showcased a combination of traditional longboard styles along with newer more progressive moves. This event sets the tone for the coming year of club competitions. “We are excited again this year to host the beginning of the 2008 club series and are looking forward to this years competition” said Jack Sutter, President of the Doheny club.

The Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents more than 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For additional information contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@hotmail.com