Blake

Longboard Collector Club meeting this Saturday at the Surfing Heritage Foundation

The Longboard Collector Club will be holding one of its most fun meetings and Swap Meets at the Surfing Heritage Foundation this Saturday from the early morning till around one. The Foundation will be open for tours and browsing during this time - so come on out and see what is happening.

www.surfingheritage.org

The Homeland!

Waikiki Surf Club

20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau comes to a close

Gary Stellen of MSA enjoys his win in the Grand Masters Legend Division

Dana Point, California 
September 26, 2009

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s 20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau is now in the record books. The event featured everything from classic longboarding, to breathtaking tandem to the newer Stand Up Paddle (SUP) competition and more. Several inspired performances and great last minute clutch surfing capped off the one day event.

The men’s 20 to 29 age group featured over-the-top surfing from both Max Dexter and Bucky Barry of Dana Point who demonstrated incredible style and maneuvers in the smallish but fun surf. Dexter eventually won out over Barry - each showed incredible sportsmanship.

This year’s event consisted of two competitive surfing areas that were judged simultaneously by two separate judging stations. The configuration enabled SUP surfing and Tandem divisions to surf and work their way to the finals in the afternoon.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association has held the Dale Velzy event for 20 years at Doheny State Beach and it is one of the most cherished events of the club’s year long schedule. This year’s program was no exception. Nyle Schafhauser, Doheny Longboard Club President, stated,” This year’s event was especially exciting because we were able to add a SUP division that showed just how far the sport has come with their exceptional wave surfing abilities. Plus, we love to pay homage to the great Dale Velzy every year as a remembrance to all the great things he did for 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

Dukes Place

At one time - Duke had a resturant in the International Market place in Waikiki. Here is a picture of him in the courtyard.

The Road to Santa Cruz

Dale Velzy Remembered

Dale Velzy Remembered:
20th Annual Surf Classic Named in his Honor to be Held this Weekend at Doheny


DANA POINT, Calif., September 21st, 2009 - The Doheny Longboard Surfing Associations (DLSA) annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau is a big go for this Saturday. Each year hundreds of surfers and their families gather at Doheny State Beach to honor one of surfing’s most iconic figures.

Dale Velzy’s influence on surfing is wide spread and full of colorful stories. In Malcolm Gault-Williams’ website information on Velzy he quotes several surf legend remembrances:

"Without Velzy," said surfboard shaper Donald Takayama, "there wouldn't be a modern day longboard. Basically what the shortboard people are making with the wider tails and the abruptly pulled in noses are just a takeoff on Dale's bump boards."

"We were all kamikaze pilots," said Henry Ford about the gremmies that grew to be legends, apprenticed under Velzy, "going on our last mission and Velzy ran the airport."

Dale Velzy who passed away in 2005 is a very special person in the hearts of many surfers; this is especially true to the Doheny Longboard club. The club has been honored to host this venue for many years. Dale enjoyed many things in life but mostly having fun with friends and family. It is in that spirit that the DLSA holds this annual event. The open venue has many aspects to enjoy; everything from the classic surf contest, to the luau and the Polynesian review to dancing under the stars at Doheny with a live band, and just having a great time.

“Everything is in place to make this year’s program a very special one indeed. We are all hoping for good waves and weather to round out the festivities,” said Nyles Schafhauser, DLSA President.

This year’s 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 Nyles at Surfcar1@aol.com.
For Surfing event information and sign ups contact Mark Calkins at mc250c@aol.com.

About the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association
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

Beach House

Dawn Patrol

Church at Sunset

The Moana Banyan Tree Story

1937 Tom Blake Board Plans

Some of Blakes contributions include the first hollow-core wood paddle board, which was responsible for saving thousands of lives, first sailboard, waterproof camera housing, first surfboard fin and the torpedo rescue buoy, who’s design is still in use today. But perhaps Tom Blakes most enigmatic contribution, is as the father of the “surfing lifestyle,” a pursuit that has, does and will continue to give meaning, faith and spirit to countless surfers pursuing that perfect wave! From Author Gary Lynch

Mexican Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)

Koa Canoe

Timmy Turner and Second Thoughts at the Surfing Heritage Foundation

August 2009, San Clemente, CA – Timmy Turner, Director of the award winning surf film, Second Thoughts, will appear at the Surfing Heritage Foundation’s Friday Afternoon Surf Film Series on August 28th at 3 pm. Turner, local soul surfer from Huntington Beach, has made the waters of Indo his home away from home. Second Thoughts was a Surfer Magazine Surfer Poll Awards Best Movie winner.

Alone on an uninhabited Indonesian island in the middle of nowhere, Timmy and his friends, Brett Swartz and Travis Potter, are dropped off for a month. Once there, they have "second thoughts" about their month-long island stay. While braving the elements with little food and water, what follows is some of the most amazing surf footage on the sickest reefs in Indo.

Turner's talent in surfing and filmmaking has impressed fans around the world. In 2004, after the devastating earthquake in Indonesia, Timmy, Kristian McQue, and Dustin Humphries delivered 75 tons of relief supplies to the islands located at the epicenter of the quake. This humanitarian effort was documented in the film, Tsunami Diaries: Voyage To The Epicenter.

Meet Timmy at the Surfing Heritage on Friday, August 28th, and watch the matinee screening of Second Thoughts starting at 3 pm. Admission is only $3 (free for SHF members) and includes free popcorn! To make it a real matinee, candy and beverages will be available for purchase. The Friday Afternoon Film Series will be held at the Foundation’s cultural heritage facility located at 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672. For more information contact linda@surfingheritage.org or at 949.388.0313 x0. www.surfingheritage.org

New Hawaiian State Stamp issued

It's 5 oclock somewhere

Dear and Yonder

Dear & Yonder

Presented by Rainbow Sandals

Through imagery, music, and art, Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler’s film documents the inner spirit of modern day surfers Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons, Coco Ho, Silvana Lima, Sofia Mulanovich, Kassia Meador, Ashley Davis, Prue Jeffries, Belinda Baggs, Ashley Lloyd, Judith Sheridan, Liz Clark and early pioneers like Linda Benson, Jericho Poppler, and Rell Sunn and the heart of their experiences. The film also features some female skateboarders shredding.

VIP Tickets $35: 5:30-7PM, private meet and greet with the stars, appetizers, 2 drinks, preferred seating. Bar closes promptly at 7. General Admission $10: doors open at 7PM, movie starts at dusk. Concessions for sale. Opportunity drawings. Please call to reserve your seats: 949.388.0313 x0

Special Guests include Kassia Meador, Sofia Mulanovich, Linda Benson, Jericho Poppler and Jan Sunn-Carreira
We will have a display of artwork created by participants of the film.

With additional support from: Roxy, Primo Beer, Barefoot Wine, Malama Composites, Sambazon, Smart Water, and Vita Water

One California Day at the Surfing Heritage Foundation

From the filmmakers who brought you Singlefin: yellow, DRIVE and Stylemasters, comes a story about surf culture and tradition. One California Day is a visual journey through six distinct coastal regions, capturing the California surfing experience through the surfers who live it. Shot in brilliant super 16mm color film, the movie examines the variety of subtle differences that make California so unique. This will be shown in wide-screen format.

Producer Mark Jeremias will be here.

$3 admission, FREE for SHF members

Its at 3 today!!!

20th Annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau dates selected

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s (DLSA) 20th annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau dates have been selected. Based on the best tides, swell predictions and the luck of the draw the classic venue will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at legendary Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California.
Open to the public, the event honors one of the most famous surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, Dale Velzy who passed away in 2005. The club has been honored to produce this event for all surfers who enjoy the same things that Dale enjoyed, having fun with friends and family. It is in that spirit that the DLSA holds this annual event so that everyone in attendance can enjoy everything from the surf contest, the luau, Polynesian review, and dancing under the stars at Doheny with a live band.
“The 20th edition of this surf classic has a very special place in the hearts of all Doheny Longboard Members. Dale Velzy was an extremely special person to us all and this program is our yearly tribute to one of the true pioneers of the sport” said, Nyles Schafhauser, DLSA President.

This year’s 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 dancing. It’s great fun for everyone.
For Luau information, tickets and group rate discounts contact Nyles at Surfcar1@aol.com.
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

San O NocturnO

Hanging Five - OC Premiere

If you’re a surf art fan, head down to the Surfing Heritage Foundation at about 3 p.m. on Friday for the Orange County premiere of “Hanging Five“, a new film on surf artists by director Chris Cutri.

The film follows five artists who all happen to be surfers. The film documents their work and looks at different aspects of their lives, and how those experiences have impacted their work. The film also looks at why the surf culture embraces and supports the arts.

The artists include: Andy Davis, Tyler Warren, Julie Goldstein, Alex Knost (of Newport Beach), Wolfgang Bloch.

Here’s more info from the release:

On hand will be Chris Cutri the director and artists confirmed at this time are Tyler Warren and Julie Goldstein. Warren “Pickle,” is a young Orange County surfer and is now becoming a well-known artist, whose work has been exhibited from Japan to Brazil. His work is stylized with deep richness and lighthearted charm with many within the surf community becoming collectors and fans.

Seats are $3. The afternoon will offer an awesome glimpse into the lives of surf artists and how the ocean and surfing inspire their work. Snacks, candy, and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at the door at the Surfing Heritage Foundation.

Where: 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente

When: Friday, 3 p.m.

Contact: linda@surfingheritage.org

If you’re a surf art fan, head down to the Surfing Heritage Foundation at about 3 p.m. on Friday for the Orange County premiere of “Hanging Five“, a new film on surf artists by director Chris Cutri.

The film follows five artists who all happen to be surfers. The film documents their work and looks at different aspects of their lives, and how those experiences have impacted their work. The film also looks at why the surf culture embraces and supports the arts. Here’s a look at the trailer:

If these canoes could talk!

Dukes Ride!!!

Hawaiian Surf Auction:

We had a nice south swell while we were on Oahu. A steady 4 to 6 feet and off shore conditions. Not as many people surfing this year as in the past summers as the economy has certainly put a damper on travel. I attended the Hawaiian Surf Auction and saw over 100 surf related items change hands with over $750,000 going through the auctioneer’s gavel. A Matt Kivlin board went for $39,000 breaking the bar set 2 years ago for an 11-foot Buzzy Trent Model "Surfboards Hawaii" elephant gun that sold for $33,000.

With 379 registered bidders and thousands of interested viewers, it was the most well received auction to date. In attendance were the legends and the legends to be of our sport such as Joe Quigg, Matt Kivlin, Greg & Jed Noll, Bing Copeland, Matt Calvani, Bob "The Greek" Bolan, Bob "Ole" Olson, Dick Brewer, Mike Eaton, Ben Aipa, Charlie Galanto, Henry Preece, Buffalo Keaulana, Kimo Hollinger, Peter Townend, Bill Barnfield, Chuck Andrus, Mark Richards, Jock Sutherland, Rick Value,Ricky Grigg, Fred Hemmings, Danny Mack, Joey Cabell, Kathy "Gidget" Kohner- Zukerman, Bob Lundy, Dick Hoole, Jack McCoy and dozens of others.

Good times!

Shaped - The Movie

SHAPED, The Movie by Walter Georis, is making its premiere as part of the Surfing Heritage Foundation's Summer Surf Film Series. On Saturday, August 1, SHAPED follows surf industry pioneers as they tell their stories of the halcyon days of the 1960s, a seminal time that would come to capture the essence of the surf industry as it's known today. Featuring early and contemporary legends such as Robert August, Mickey Muñoz, The Meistrell brothers, Corky Carroll, Joyce Hoffman, Henry Ford, Mike Doyle, Bing Copeland, Terry Martin, John Peck, Bruce, Dan, and Wes Brown, Bill Stewart, Skip Frye, Rusty Preisendorfer, Tom Morey, Bill Hamilton, Greg Noll, Mike Haley, Renny Yater, Gene and Peter Van Dyke, Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, Randy French, Danny Brawner, Pat O'Connell, Bill Stewart, Jennifer Smith, Jim Driver, Evan Slater, Doug Haut, Nat Young, Pat O'Neill, and Sam George.

Filmmaker Walter Georis whose band The Sandals, brought us the iconic theme music from The Endless Summer, has also been working on a documentary of his band, and we will have a number of very special, limited edition pre-release copies available for you to purchase at this event.

The VIP Reception runs from 5:30-7:00 and includes; meet and greet with the stars, appetizers, 2 drinks, premier seating, and costs $35. Doors open to the general public at 7:00 pm and those seats are $10. The evening will offer fun Opportunity Raffles with lots great prizes. Hotdogs, popcorn, candy, and beverages will be available for purchase. Please be sure to buy your tickets early, VIP seats go quickly! Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Contact linda@surfingheritage.org or at 949.388.0313 x0. www.surfingheritage.org

The Summer Film Series will be held at the Foundation's cultural heritage facility located at 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Be sure and arrive early to allow time to view our special shaping exhibit of surfboards designed by Carl Ekstrom and Thomas Meyerhoffer, Jim Driver photographs, and surfboards from Casa Romantica's "The Masters Of Shaping," their first-annual surfboard shaping and art exhibit. With additional support from FUEL TV, Casa Romantica, Jay's Catering, Primo Beer, Red Bull, Smart Water, Vita Water, and Popchips.

Taking all offers

The hood

Kalakaua Avenue

DAVID CORNWELL / STAR-BULLETIN / AUG. 27, 1961

1961: SURFING | It must have seemed like a good idea at the time, but Honolulu Police Officer Mitchell Chang didn't think so. He pulled this unidentified cycling surfer "over to the side" on Kalakaua Avenue for a lecture on safety. He agreed the man had an ingenious way of getting himself and his surfboard to the beach, but advised caution. The cyclist was seen afterward walking down the street with the board under one arm and maneuvering the bike with the other.

Perch

Menehunes spotted at Doheny

Menehunes Spotted at Doheny State Beach!
Annual Doheny Longboard Menehune Surf Championships Brings Out The Best In Kids


The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) held its13th annual menehune contest this past Saturday at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. The fun filled day long contest showcased exceptional surfing and sportsmanship by every competitor.

“This is a great way to start off our summer at Doheny Beach and the perfect venue for kids to get involved in some friendly surfing competition in a no pressure, have fun arena”. Said Mark Calkins, the DLSA clubs event director.

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.

Calkins added “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 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

Surfing Heritage Foundations Light Table Series This Friday

June 2009, San Clemente, CA. The Surfing Heritage Foundation will be presenting some of the icons of surf photography in the last of its three-part series of the Light Table Sessions this Friday, June 26. Grant Ellis, photo editor of Surfer magazine, will share some of the images that have earned Surfer the reputation as one of the leading surf magazines worldwide.

Ellis will be sharing an amazing collection of work from over the past 50 years of Surfer magazine’s history. The audience will get to view some of Surfer’s archives showing past images that were on the cutting-edge of surf photography for their time and current photos still renown for their breath-taking imagery around the world.

Steve Pezman, publisher of The Surfers Journal, states, “The photo editors are the generals of this specialized battlefield and in the rare occasion that they consent to put on slide shows, it becomes an unspoken challenge for each to present the most stunning statement possible on the state-of-the-art of surfing and surf photography.”

We will also have the new Surfing Yearbook available for purchase at the special discount price of $50 (includes tax), it normally retails for $65. Two of the book’s contributors, Paul Holmes (author of the Velzy, Bing, and forthcoming Dick Brewer biographies), and PT (former world champ), will be on hand to personalize your copy.

The final Light Table Session series will be held at The Foundation’s cultural heritage facility located at 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Show time is 7:30 pm and doors open to the general public at 7:00 pm. Allow time to view our special surf art exhibit. General admission is $15. Proceeds from the evening go to the Surfing Heritage Foundation and their ongoing work of preserving surf culture for the education and appreciation of current and future generations.

Contact the Surfing Heritage Foundation and reserve your seats for this special presentation of Surfer magazine’s Light Table Sessions event. For tickets or more information, call (949) 388-0313 ext: 0 or email linda@surfingheritage.org.

Special thanks to Nike 6.0 for sponsoring this important three series program.

AHOY Board Bags

Just purchased a very cool Board Bag from a company called AHOY!. Perfect construction and a great person to work with named Darrin. Email them (ahoysurfboardbags@ymail.com) to place an order. They also have a myspace account.

Got my sunshine - I'll get by

North Korea may fire a missile toward Hawaii

Just when the waves were getting good comes this news.....

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July, a Japanese news report said Thursday, as Russia and China urged the regime to return to international disarmament talks on its rogue nuclear program.
The missile, believed to be a Taepodong-2 with a range of up to 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers), would be launched from North Korea's Dongchang-ni site on the northwestern coast, said the Yomiuri daily, Japan's top-selling newspaper. It cited an analysis by the Japanese Defense Ministry and intelligence gathered by U.S. reconnaissance satellites.

It's so HOT!

South Shore

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
900 AM HST MON JUN 15 2009

OAHU-
900 AM HST MON JUN 15 2009

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES

Surf along south facing shores will be 6 to 9 feet through Tuesday.

Menehune Surf Championships this June 27 at Doheny

Sign ups can be found at www.dohosurf.org

Dr. Phil - I have a question...

Ray Barbee Meets the Mattson 2 is now out!

Dewey Weber Longboard Classic to Feature Competitors from Around the World on June 13th

DANA POINT, Calif., June 02 – A special day of surfing is about to unfold as the annual Dewey Weber Longboard Classic kicks off on Saturday, June 13 at Doheny State Park. The event will celebrate Dewey’s legacy and showcases highly competitive longboard surfing. Surfers from as far away as Japan will be competing at this year’s event. A highlight will be the always fun to watch Mini Grom expression session. Also, this year’s program is part of the Doheny State Beach Surf-A-Rama where the State Park features over 50 surf inspired vendors. Items for sale will include surfboards, books, paintings, jewelry, and classic surf items.
The program kicks off at 6:30 a.m. at Doheny’s infamous Boneyard surfing area. This particular surf spot features both a right and left hand surf break that enables longboarders to really showcase their moves while also providing great spectator viewing. A special Saturday night awards dinner and beach party will be the social highlight of the contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. This evening event under the stars at Doheny will feature raffle drawings and prizes with live music by Jasso and Garcia.

Background. . . A Little Bit of History:
The late 1950s found Dewey Weber christened the first "hot-dogger” of surfing and one of the world's best surfers. Dewey began manufacturing surfboards in the early 1960s and became one of the largest surfboard manufacturers.

Since longboards were the ONLY boards known in the surfing world, Dewey's designs and surfing style were in high demand. This "little man on wheels," with his flamboyant style, had such an impact on surfing that Surfing Magazine proclaimed him the "father of modern surfing." Dewey's surfing style was an impetus to the shorter and lighter boards now seen in the short board market. His manufacturing designs pushed the envelope of surfboard design. In the late 1960s short boards were becoming the "in thing" with the younger crowd and longboarding took a back seat.

In 1981, a growing number of people once again began ordering longboards and, because of his passion for the longboard style and attitude, Dewey decided to reunite the top competitive surfers from the heyday of longboard surfing.

These surfers from the mid-1960s were invited to take a trip down memory lane with a fun day of competition at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Hundreds of surfers and observers showed up that day in May of 1981. Dewey's vision of a "surf reunion" was a thunderous success and helped open the door to the resurgence of longboard surfing.

Over the next five years, the Dewey Weber Longboard Classic became a premier event, attracting major sponsors and media coverage. This event was covered on live television by the major network news stations in Los Angeles. In 1982, PM Magazine San Diego did a piece for their local viewers and found it so successful they syndicated it for nationwide viewing. By the second year of the event, a full press contingent gathered on the beach which included publications as notable as People Magazine.

The event continued annually through 1986 until many constraints were put on this type of venue. The Dewey Weber Longboard Classic was shelved and resurrected in 2001, harkening back to a golden era of surfing whose glow still shines in the minds of those who lived it, and those who know it only through the stories that have been passed down.

This brings us to the 2009 Dewey Weber Longboard Classic. For more information contact Anne Weber (anne@deweyweber.com) or call (949) 366-6398. Visit www.deweyweber.com

Trestles via Google

Midnight at the Oasis

Top touring pros to Surf in The World Skin Cancer Foundation’s First West Coast Skin Cancer Awareness Event

World Skin Cancer Foundation’s Sean and Skippy Slater Invitational Surf Contest Set For San Clemente, May 30th

COCOA BEACH, Fla. (May 6, 2009) -- The Sean and Skippy Slater Invitational Surf Contest presented by Ocean Potion – the World Skin Cancer Foundation’s inaugural West Coast awareness and fund-raising event for the fight against skin cancer – will take place May 30th at San Clemente Pier in San Clemente, California.

The Slater Invitational will be highlighted by the participation of WCT surfing professionals, in addition to dozens of other top men and women short and long boarders from around the world. The weekend event will also feature a dinner party and auction with live music Saturday night at the Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente.

Skin cancer is the fastest growing type of cancer in the United States and the Foundation’s mission is to build awareness for the disease while educating the public on how to enjoy a safer outdoor lifestyle. The organization conducts several recreational and sports special events each year, all designed to educate people about the causes and prevention of skin cancer while safely enjoying the outdoors. Most events also offer free skin cancer screenings for all participants and attendees and local Doctors will be conducting free and private screenings Saturday, May 30th from noon to 4pm, during the Slater Invitational

“Anybody can have a full and active fun-in-the-sun lifestyle but you need to take precautions from the dangers of the sun,” said World Skin Cancer Foundation President Drew Filliben. “It starts with wearing a hat, shirt and approved sunscreen of at least 30 SPF, and we encourage everyone to do all of those things and join us at the Sean and Skippy Slater Invitational Surf Contest presented by Ocean Potion the last weekend in May.”

Over one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year and over 10,000 people die from skin cancer annually. The most important benefit of supporting the World Skin Cancer Foundation and one of its many events is helping the organization’s efforts to raise awareness for skin cancer through education, prevention, detection and informational public signage while supporting sun-safe outdoor recreation. Learn more at www.worldskincancerfoundation.com.

Not on my wave son...

Retro Surf Party

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association to hold its annual
“Back to the 60’s” Surf Classic on June 6th

Retro Surf event is open to anyone with a classic longboard


The grand tradition of longboarding will come back to life on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) will hold its annual Back to the 60’s surf contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s program will be a fond look back at surfing history. The retro contest is open to any contestant with a board made before 1970. Remember no leashes will be allowed. This contest is also a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960’s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. The daylong event will showcase an exciting range of classic hang-tens, drop-knee cutbacks, coupled with the always spectacular Hodad wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that will surely defy description.

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

This year's contest will be held at Doheny’s infamous Rivermouth area. Everyone involved is invited to a post event awards dinner ceremony that will be Ohana style (pot luck). So bring your own food and some to share and enjoy the day.

For questions please contact MC250C@aol.com, fax (949) 581-1158 or call (949) 581-9740 and ask for Mark the event chairperson.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.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. Visit the clubs website at www.dohosurf.org

Dumpster Dive

There's gold in them hills!!

While taking a dump run to drop off accumulated stuff - I spotted a Vintage Model Hobie pearing out of a trash heap saying "Help me, Help me" I still want to go! Turns out that it's a Terry Martin shaped 9.2 Vintage Model that beside the obvious war wounds was still reasonably sound. It'll be perfect for the bumper pool crowds of summer...

Doheny Menehune Championships

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association selects date for its 13th
Annual Menehune Surf Championships at Doheny State Beach


The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) will be holding its 13th Annual Menehune Contest on Saturday, June 27, 2009 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. 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, have fun” arena. The energy that the Menehune’s 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 Menehune Championships 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.”

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

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Far From The Things of Man

Surfing Heritage Host Primo Beer

Left to Right: Henry Ford, Rusty Keaulana, Dick Metz and Paul Strauch


California and Hawaiian surf personalities visit the Surfing Heritage Foundation


As part of a promotional tour introducing Primo Beer to California, (Primo is one of the Surfing Heritage Foundation’s sponsors this year) the Surfing Heritage Foundation hosted one of the tour stops. In addition to the visit at the Heritage, Primo also held events at Hapa J’s and the OC Tavern in San Clemente last Thursday evening April 30th.

As part of the tour, Primo had a specially outfitted tour bus built to carry Hawaiian legends and what Primo called big “Bruddahs”. This contingent included Keoni Watson, Hawaiian Big Wave Champion; Rusty Keaulana (Russ K), three-time Longboard World Champion and part of the first family of Hawai’i surfing, Spam, Primo’s official “Bombucha”; and Lanai, a top DJ on 98.5 in Oahu.

The Surfing Heritage had California legends Paul Strauch, Dick Metz, Mike Marshell, Henry Ford and Ron Sizemore on hand to greet the touring crew from Primo and to accept a longboard donation from Rusty Keaulana that is now a part of the Foundations collection.

Denny Michael