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