2014 Ocean Festival Event Guide

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EVENT GUIDE

SAN CLEMENTE OCean Festival July 19–20, 2014 San Clemente Pier

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38 YEARS OF THE “GREATEST SHOW ON SURF”!

The San Clemente Ocean Festival has grown into a tradition for many within our community, the Inland Empire and as far away as the east coast, Hawaii and Australia.

Athletes, participants and volunteers travel from far and near to be a part of this “athletic, family” event. We have participants who have grown up locally and are now active in the community as adults. You will see some of them on the beach during the event as city lifeguards. I would like to commend the incredible “team” of city lifeguards that we have in San Clemente watching over all of us as we enjoy San Clemente’s beaches, ocean swimming, bodyboarding and surfing. Three cheers for our men and women in red. Please help support them by starting each morning off with a hot off the griddle pancake breakfast.

“The Greatest Show on Surf!” is an event that takes hold of you. As a competitor you vie for that title of champion. As a child you may swim in a competition, make crafts, perform or play games in the Youth Pavilion, run in the Dolphin Dash sponsored by Clif Kid or participate in one of the body surfing clinics to help you learn how to swim in the ocean. And what better place for artists selling ocean and beach related art, than on the grassy knoll above the beach and ocean events? You’ll find woody cars on the pier sponsored by FIAT with surfers and athletes below. Rock out at the Saturday evening beach party with our free concert, featuring World Tour–Legends of Rock, sponsored by The Sheckler Foundation, as the sun sets on the horizon for the perfect ending to the day. A fishing clinic and derby for children 12 and under will be held on Saturday, where they can learn safety tips from the experts and then test their skills, and on Sunday there will be a derby for all ages, all sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Check out the Sand Sculpture Competitions and grand finale Duck Race on Sunday.

Athletic competitions remain the main focus of the event including the new OC Lifeguard Games that includes rescue relays, International Ironman, thrills and spills of the ever-popular Dory Boat Races, Surf Ski, and Ocean Swim races to name a few. In addition, the Groms Rule Kid’s Surf Contest sponsored by Rip Curl and Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Dolphin Dash Kids’ Beach Run sponsored by Clif Kid return for our younger competitors. Plus we’ve added the new Sport of Kings SUP race sponsored by Hobie Surf Shops.

The volunteer Board of Directors and associates work year round toward the final production and are joined by over 250 volunteers on event weekend, to ensure the San Clemente Ocean Festival continues to meet the expectations of those individuals who helped create it and still watch over it. And, our race and surf directors and their committees work hard to provide events that are challenging and fun for all of our athletes.

To our sponsors and volunteers: Thank You for all your hard work and support. To those who join us each year and newcomers alike, we welcome you to join us for the 38th Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival, July 19 and 20. Avoid parking hassles—there is parking and free shuttles from San Clemente High School at 700 Avenida Pico. We hope you will agree that it truly is “The Greatest Show On Surf.” For more information and complete event schedules, please visit our website at www.oceanfestival.org. — PEGGY VANCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

All photos in this special section are by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com and Jim Shilander SANCLEMENTETIMES.COM

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Beach Events Show off Camaraderie The Ocean Festival’s signature beach events will still be taking place this year, but with new names to reflect a fresh focus.

The Orange County Lifeguard Games, previously the California Waterman and Waterwoman Championships, will largely stay the same, despite the new name, while the Sport of Kings stand-up paddleboard races will help provide support for local surf professionals.

185 “Saturday, since the Number of racers inception of the Ocean expected for open Festival, has always been a mile swim Sunday. lifeguard competition,” Barrett Tester, the organizer of 80-90 the festival’s athletic events Lifeguards said. “Over the years we’ve expected to changed the name. This compete in year’s another rethinking Saturday’s Orange of it all. We’ve added more County Lifeguard relay events and more team oriented events to increase Games. lifeguard participation.”

40-50 Points will still be awarded Stand-up in all nine events of the paddleboard racers competition with the overall expected for winner being the one accumulating the most points.

Saturday’s races.

This year’s event will $5,000 include two rescue relay Prize money for races, which are designed to Orange County showcase the skills of local Lifeguard Games. lifeguards. Lifeguards will race out into the water with a rescue can and fins to their partners, playing a victim, before they race back to the shore with their rescue in tow. A similar event will involve a paddleboard rescue.

“Those are really exciting races for the lifeguard community, they really love it,” Tester said. “People will be able to watch them show off their lifesaving skills.”

The stand-up paddleboard competition has seen a more dramatic change, however. This year’s event, the Sport of Kings races, will consist of a pair of sprints

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around a 600-meter course near the end of the San Clemente Pier, with the top finishers in the heats advancing to a final round. Those finishing lower will be placed in the consolation event.

Tester said the course has been designed with spectators in mind, since paddlers would end up catching waves into the finish.

The event will benefit the Sport of Kings Foundation, which was set up by local surfers in 2012 to raise funds for surf industry professionals suffering from significant illnesses. The foundation is based in Capistrano Beach.

“It’s a neat thing, because it’s locally based,” Tester said.

The same Sport of Kings event has been a part of the Mongoose Cup at the Dana Point Festival of Whales the last two years in the Dana Point Harbor.

This time, however, the race will be in the open waves.

About 10 teams from throughout Southern California are expected for the popular dory boat races this year, which will involve a number of three-lap races with the dramatic wave-catching finishes typically

expected from these events.

Ultimately, however, the excitement level will also be contingent on Mother Nature.

“It’s all very dependent on the surf,” Tester said. “We’ve had a couple of good swells lately. We typically always get decent waves. We love the big waves for the pros and the elite racers, it’s exciting. But for the recreational athlete, when the waves start getting big all of a sudden attendance starts to thin out, just because people don’t want to break equipment or don’t want to get hurt.”

Sunday’s events include favorites like the 5-K beach race, a rare running event on sand, as well as open ocean swimming events, like the 1-mile ocean swim and biathlon of running and swimming. A new take on the splash-and-dash event will provide more of an opportunity for newcomers by making it a relay, where swimmers will complete one leg of a race before handing it off to a runner.

“The thinking was to have more of these relays spaced throughout the weekend, just to get more participation and more camaraderie,” Tester said.

— Jim Shilander

OCEAN FESTIVAL PRESIDENT CELEBRATES FINAL YEAR After two years as the Ocean Festival president, Paul Jessup has come to the end of his time in office.

Jessup has volunteered for over 24 years at the Ocean Festival and was nominated as president two years ago for his support and enthusiasm for the festival over the years.

“I kept volunteering because of the great people that were part of this event, they just make you want to keep coming back year after year,” Jessup said.

The past two years Jessup has had to take on a larger role in the Ocean Festival by conducting board meetings twice a month, all year round, and taking on more responsibilities.

“I think one of the main differences is that now I’ve seen the inner workings of everything and how much work goes into making it all happen,” Jessup said.

While Jessup is particularly busy this week preparing for the festival, he says it stays that way all year.

He said he is looking ahead to some time off after this weekend.

As a retired policeman who served the city of Irvine for over 42 years, he has sacrificed his vacation plans for the meetings and planning of the Ocean Festival. But in the coming months, Jessup plans to vacation in Maui and fishing on the Amazon River.

—Sean Robb

PAUL JESSUP

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FEATURED BOOTHS & VENDORS 1. Body Surfing Clinics (Sat.) Sand Sculpting Registration (Sun.) 2. Storage/Changing Room - CP Stage 3. Youth Pavilion Stage 4. Youth Pavilion Shade Area 5. Youth Pavilion Crafts 6. Youth ID Cards 7. Ocean Institute 8. Bold Girlz Glitter Tattoos (Sat.) Casa Romantica Face Painting (Sun.) 9. Game Booth

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10. Game Booth 11. Game Booth 12. Ticket Sales 13. Clif Kid 14. KonaRed 15. Saddleback College 16. Swift Health Chiropractic 17. Wyndham Resorts 18. Ocean Minded 19. Duck Race Booth 20. T-Shirt Sales 21. KWVE 22. FIAT 22a. OC Oil Recycling (Sat.) 23. Free Speech 24. Fisherman’s Food Court

25. San Clemente Times 26. Volunteer Check-In/Information 27. Athletic Registration & Results 28. Athlete’s Refreshments 29. Results Board 30. Rip Curl 31. Saddleback Memorial Hospital/ Memorial Care Medical Group 32. Hobie Surf Shops 33. Main Stage & Awards 34. Sport of Kings Registration (Sat.) Groms Rule Registration (Sun.) 35. KLOS & KABC 36. Pancake Breakfast & Ticket Sales 37. Art Show 38. Samsung

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Catch the Action at the Fishing Derby Clinic and competition aim to expose youngsters to fishing

Every summer in San Clemente, the Ocean Festival provides a variety of fun activities for families. This summer will be no exception as the Ocean Festival will be teaming up with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching to host back-to-back fishing derbies at the San Clemente Pier.

The first event, the Fishing Clinic and Derby, will be held Saturday, July 19 and is open for children ages 12 and under. There is a $5 entry fee and participants must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The Fishing Derby, which is open to all ages and also has a $5 entry fee, will be held Sunday, July 20.

Both events are a good way to get children unfamiliar with fishing into the sport, said Brian Woolley, a Dana Wharf boat captain.

Only “game fish” will be eligible for the Fishing Clinic and Derby, and they must be hooked and reeled in by the child and weighed at the time they’re caught.

Prizes will be awarded only to the kids who catch the three heaviest fish. All participants will receive a Dana Wharf Sportfishing Kids Club card regardless of whether they catch a fish or not.

“There are lots of different fish around here for kids to catch, croakers, mackerel, bonito, sand bass, calico bass, pile perch, surfperch, rainbow surfperch … There are just so many,” Woolley said.

Prizes will also be awarded in two additional categories—biggest game fish and biggest shark/bat ray.

Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest shark or bat ray

FISHING DERBY and the top two heaviest game fish. Like the kid’s competition, the fish must be weighed at the time they’re caught in order to be eligible.

“This is a hot summer and the water temperatures are very warm. That means there’s going to be a lot of fish,” Woolley said. “Fishers know that so we’re expecting a good turnout this year.” —Steve Sohanaki

TAKING A TURN IN THE SURF Annually, the San Clemente Bodysurfing Club introduces youngsters to a sport that its members love. But this year’s event is doubly special to the group, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014. This year they’ll be hosting a clinic Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., south of the San Clemente Pier.

John Siebert, the club’s president, said the group initially came together in advance of a competition in Oceanside in 1994 and has been meeting in the summer months at North Beach ever since.

“It’s just a fun thing to do,” Siebert said.

The group typically gathers at 6 p.m. around a fire pit, takes a few turns in the surf, then shares fellowship and food until dark.

Typically at Ocean Festival, Siebert will provide information about the club at a booth, while other members provide a hands on learning experience for kids and others interested in taking the plunge.

Mark Horstman is one of those club members who helps introduce newbies to the sport.

“They want to learn how to catch a wave,” said Horstman, who has been bodysurfing for the last 12 to 15 years. “A lot of them have never been in the ocean before.”

While experienced surfers have some advantages, in terms of having the ability to read the waves, over folks who’ve never been in salt water, Horstman said the two skills aren’t entirely the same.

When his charges get it, Horstman said, it’s a great feeling.

“When they catch one, the big smiles on their faces is just amazing,” he said.

More information on the club can be found at www.sanclementebodysurfing.com.

— Jim Shilander

Youth Pavilion Looking to Widen Reach The Youth Pavilion—previously known as the Children Pavilion— continues to broaden its appeal this year with a wide array of activities while still remaining true to its roots.

“To make this a more inclusive event for our tweens and teens, we have been fortunate enough to headline some of the best up and coming teen musical talent,” said Lisa Green, coordinator of the Youth Pavilion.

This year the pavilion will feature performances by teen acoustic duo Sharp Turn Ahead. The 14-year-old twin brothers, Kyle and Benjamin Sharp, live in Laguna Beach and recently released their first EP in April.

DJ Ruckuss will also be emceeing the event, spinning music and providing announcements.

On Saturday, there will be performances from Broadway Bound, Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hula Connection. Sunday features the South Coast Conservatory and Sharp Turn Ahead. Crafts, games and face painting will be available all weekend.

Even with fresh updates, old favorites are not forgotten. One much-loved tradition, the Mermaid Parade with King Neptune and Ariel, will take place on Sunday morning.

“I am pleased to see the Youth Pavilion keep traditions that make it special,” Green said. “And I’m excited to provide new and amazing experience that all youths can enjoy.” — Amanda Huffman THE MERMAID PARADE

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ORANGE COUNTY LIFEGUARD GAMES (FORMERLY CA WATERMAN AND WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS)

SATURDAY, JULY 19th SPORT OF KINGS SUP RACE SPONSORED BY HOBIE SURF SHOPS

7 a.m. Registration/check-in at surf registration booth, North of Pier 9:10 a.m. Heat 1 – Women 9:20 a.m. Heat 2 – Women 9:30 a.m. Heat 1 – Men 9:40 a.m. Heat 2 – Men 11:50 a.m. Consolation – Men Noon Consolation – Women 2:35 p.m. Final – Men 2:45 p.m. Final - Women

CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC AND FISHING DERBY ON THE PIER SPONSORED BY DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING

6:30 a.m. Registration, clinic and derby *Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 12:30 p.m. Judging and prizes awarded

DORY RACES

Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier: 8 a.m. Event No. 1 Surf Race – Women 8:15 a.m. Surf Race – Men 8:30 a.m. Event No. 2 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Heat 1 – Women 8:40 a.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Heat 2 – Women 8:50 a.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Heat 1 – Men 9 a.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Heat 2 – Men 10 a.m. Event No. 3 Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue can and fins) - Open 10:20 a.m. Event No. 4 Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Women 10:40 a.m. Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec) – Men 11 a.m. Event No. 5 National Doryman’s Association–NDA Race No. 1 11:30 a.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Consolation – Women 11:40 a.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Consolation – Men 12:15 p.m. Event No. 6 International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Women 12:45 p.m. International Ironman (swim, ski, paddle) – Men 1:15 p.m. Event No. 7 Paddleboard Rescue Relay (2 person, 10’6”) 1:45 p.m. Event No. 8 National Doryman’s Association – NDA Race No. 2 2:15 p.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Final – Women 2:25 p.m. 10’6” Paddleboard Cross – Final – Men 3 p.m. Event No. 9 American Ironman (run, swim, paddle) – Women 3:30 p.m. American Ironman (dory, swim, paddle) – Men

22ND ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY FIAT

8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Displayed on San Clemente Pier

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parque Del Mar, overlooking the event

FREE BODYSURFING CLINICS

HOSTED BY SAN CLEMENTE BODY SURFING CLUB

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. South of the Pier, next to Youth Pavilion

7 a.m. – 11 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety Don’t miss our lifeguards on the griddle!

YOUTH PAVILION

6TH ANNUAL DOLPHIN DASH KIDS’ BEACH RUN SPONSORED BY CLIF KID

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration/check-in at Youth Pavilion, south of Pier 9 a.m. ½-mile run for ages 4-6 9:20 a.m. ¾-mile run for ages 7-9 9:40 a.m. 1-mile run for ages 10-12

OCEAN ART SHOW

WOODY CAR EXHIBIT

All day events: crafts, glitter tattoos by Bold Girlz and carnival games. Plus, Ocean Institute, youth ID cards, Clif Bar booths, tunes and announcements by DJ Ruckuss.

8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Arts and crafts, Ocean Institute, game booths, face painting and relays 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Broadway Bound – performance 11 a.m. – Noon Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu demonstration Noon – 1 p.m. Hula Connection performance 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. “Sharp Turn Ahead” performance * Special presentations throughout the day

BEACH PARTY AND FREE CONCERT 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant on the beach 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free beach concert featuring: World Tour-Legends of Rock SPONSORED BY THE SHECKLER FOUNDATION *Schedule subject to change

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JULY 20th GROMS RULE SURF CONTEST

EVENT SPONSOR: RIP CURL JERSEY SPONSOR: FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK

6 a.m. Registration/check-in at surf registration booth, North of Pier (ages 14 and under) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. North of Pier

SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION 6:30 a.m. Registration and sculpting, south of Pier 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Judging/viewing (depending on the tides) 2 p.m. Awards immediately following judging

FISHING DERBY

SPONSORED BY DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING

6:30 a.m. Registration and derby on the Pier *Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

12:30 p.m. Judging and prizes

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety

GROMS RULE SURF CONTEST

22ND ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY FIAT

8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Display on the Pier

OCEAN ART SHOW 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parque Del Mar, overlooking event

BEACH EVENTS Main competition area, north side of San Clemente Pier featuring: 8 a.m. Event No. 10 5K Beach Run/Walk 9 a.m. Event No. 11 Biathlon (1K swim and 5K run) 10 a.m. Event No. 12 10K Ocean Paddle Race (SUP, paddleboard, ski)

11:45 a.m. San Clemente Body Surfing Club demonstration Noon. Event No. 13 1-mile Ocean Swim 1:15 p.m. Event No. 14 Kids’ SUP Race – Boys and Girls, 8 and under Kid’s SUP Race – Boys and Girls, 9–10 Kid’s SUP Race – Boys and Girls, 12-14 2 p.m. Event No. 15 Run – Swim - Run 2:30 p.m. S.C. Marine Safety Water Rescue demonstration 3 p.m. Event No. 16 Splash and Dash Relay (one runner and one swimmer)

YOUTH PAVILION All-Day Events: crafts, face painting and carnival games; plus Ocean Institute, youth ID cards and Clif Bar booths. Tunes and announcements by DJ Ruckuss.

8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ocean crafts, games and relays hosted by SC Beaches, Parks & Recreation Dept.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mermaid Parade with King Neptune and Ariel 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. South Coast Conservatory performance 11 a.m. – noon Guillobel Brazillian JiuJitsu demonstration Noon – 1:45 p.m. “Sharp Turn Ahead” performance

22ND ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE 4 p.m. Sponsor ducks are $5 each – Great prizes! *Schedule subject to change

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