WSSM Womens Surf Style Magazine-- Summer/Fall 2010 Issue

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Letter from the Publishers

PUBLISHERS:

Sandra & Dan Olson

CO-EDITOR: Debbie L. Olson

CFO: John Dotson

Aloha WSSM Readers!

Photo: Wayne

DRUM ROLL please!! drummmmmmmmmmm....... mm...mm..... WSSM is now the longest running surf magazine for women, in US history!! That’s right!

With the printing of this issue, WSSM has officially been on stands for 6 years and 11 months. Our predecessor, Wahine, made it 6 years 7 months before finally closing—much to the dismay of avid readers such as myself, so as we approached this monumental mark, our hearts were filled with joy, hope, and courage to face the still daunting future, along with a continued faith in God’s power, because without His grace on us, we would have had to close doors many years ago.

We’re stoked as can be as we move forward, now paving a new path in women’s surfing history for the USA, and we truly believe that if it hadn’t been for readers like YOU supporting

us all these years, contributing your stories, photos (even though you swore they weren’t good enough to be published—everyone loved them!), and areas of expertise such as health & fitness information… ALL of which have been labors of love and support of the women’s surfing industry and growth… we could never have been a such a strong voice for female surfers. WSSM has definitely been a collaborative effort of women surfers, coming together, creating a masterpiece for future generations to enjoy. We thank each of you for your help in the success of WSSM! This magazine is for YOU. This issue is once again fantastic, and jam-packed with stories, photos, tips, tide charts, interviews with the Pro’s, and so much more… all for you to enjoy at the beach, at work, or whenever you have a spare minute and need a “surf stoke” fix.

For the surfer in you… be sure to check out 10,000 Waves Later and learn how to calculate your wave count thus far, as well as predict the number of waves you’ll surf in your lifetime (pg 62).

For surfer beauty, meet our newest team member, ROXY, fashion and celebrity makeup artist who has hand-selected some of her favorite makeup and skin products for on land and in the water.

Got a beauty question for her? See page 44 for more info! Also new to the WSSM team, Tracy Rubert, who has written an excellent piece on Super Nutrition for Super Surfing (46) demystifying the when, what and how’s of nutrition for action sports athletes. Tired of spending money on “extras” like clothing and household items you don’t REALLY need, but you still want? Check out Trash to Treasure (54) a creative way to get together with friends, and get a wardrobe refresher- all at the same time! And since you’ll have all these new items, you’ll probably also want to read B-Kay’s Closet (58) for her excellent tips on maintaining your household more efficiently.

Springtime means BEACH Season!! Be sure you have all your “Essential Luxuries” that you need, and find new ones in our beach-goers guide on page 68, and for the sunglasses connoisseur, good news- Maui Jim has launched a new line of “younger” styles that are sure to delight, while still maintaining the excellent quality and warranty that accompanies their traditional line of eyewear… our favorite? “Rainbow Falls” (pg 88).

There’s so much more in this issue for you to enjoy, you’re just going to have to read through it, but some highlights you also shouldn’t miss are Staying Fit with Courtney Conlogue (50) as she demonstrates an incredible core fitness routine on the Indoboard, Beach Blanket Yoga (86),The Ocean Star Journey (90), Ask Keoki (86), as well as interviews with 8 incredible women from all walks of life in She Surf’s (72), and last but not least… the newly redesigned Pro Section beginning on page 136; designer Danielle Marvin hand-drew all the graphics, so props to her for a killer design. It features surf stars; Alana Blanchard, Sage Erickson, Leeann Curren, Flojos team riders Jenny Quam & Heather Faustin, and pro surfer Holly Beck’s column… Holly High – School’s in Session (pg 150)!

A big thanks to GRAPHIC DESIGN: John for all his Danielle Marvin , Laura DiPede, Renee Williams, hard work & Sandra Olson, Shelsea attention to detail!

Brown, Deborah AnneDesigns by Deb, Amanda Fernandez.

FASHION COORDINATOR: Stephanie Bednarek WRITERS: Sandra Olson, Leah Johnson, Dan Olson, Amanda Fernandez, Carolyn Palma, Renee Williams, Amanda Rigney, Shelsea Brown, Savannah Bradley, Teresa Hodge, Dr. Linda Fickes, Deborah Ann, Zofia Karubin, Linda Grover, Bethany P., John Philbin, Christina DiMari, Claire Miyamoto, Omil B., Kim Gilbert, Aubrey Falk, Holly Beck, Emilia Perry, Michelle Sheptak, Christina Dimari, Gina Abou-Sayf, Mike Rutherford, Karissa Correa, Tracy Rubert, Jennifer Lovelace, Roxy Saffaie WSSM STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: Daniel KawasakiPhotoLines I.S., John Olson, Dave Gregerson- 20foot. com, Dan Olson- WSSM, Dale Basye - HologramVision. com, Gabriel Fernandez, Matt Olson, Karissa Correa, Amy Wong.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: WahineSurfer.net, Clay Valverde, PaulTopp.com, Teresa Hodge, Corlyce.com, IslandStyleImages.com, MauiStockPhotography.com, Joem Costes- SurferPix. com, EboSurfPhoto.com, Rip-Pics.com, GaryMsCreations.com, BeppuPhotos.com, Ben Kottke, Shelsea Brown, 20foot.com, BorelliPhotography.com, KazSano.com, SpikeRaymond.com, Dave Miyamoto, AJ Neste, John Olson, Mike Rutherford, Spencer Suitt, Jim Whitney, Aaron Nakamura, Elena Sheils, Gabriel Fernandez, Jim Russi, Paul Teruya, Ryan Engle EDITORIAL & PHOTO SUBMISSION: WOMENS SURF STYLE MAGAZINE P.O. Box 22853 Honolulu, HI 96823 ONLINE: www.womenssurfstyle.com emailus@womenssurfstyle.com Publisher reserves the right to edit all submissions for content/ space purposes at their sole discretion. Upon receiving, all submitted materials become the sole property of WSSM and will not be returned. Please send copies of your originals.

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Like we said, a LOT in this issue… so kick back, enjoy, thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in the lineup!

Sandra & Dan Olson

WSSM Publishers / Editors emailus@womenssurfstyle.com

Cover Photo: Jim Whitney SessionsSurfPhotography.com Surfer: Keenan Lineback

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In This Issue

Photo: Moonwalkerphotos.com Surfer: Lindsay Steinriede

SURF YOUR HEART OUT 32 36 60 62 82 94

RAILS & TALES

Surfing the California coast

RAILS & TALES

Savannah Bradley; mainland Mexico

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Beginner Tips & Tricks

Skim This!

The progression of women’s skimboarding

10,000 Waves Later...

SPOTLIGHT ON

What’s your wave count?

D-Street, California

Returning to the Bay

The Bay called my name...

after 15 years

The A, B, C’s of safe surfing

LIFESTYLE

72

8 beautiful women from different walks of life, sharing their love of surfing with you

Photo: Gregerson Photography | 20foot.com

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ROXY’S Beauty Box

46

Super Nutrition for Super Surfing

48

Beach Blanket Yoga

50

Staying Fit with Pro Surfer COURTNEY CONLOGUE Indoboard core cross-training

54

Trash to Treasure

56 58

SURF AID First aid for removing Sea Urchin- or Wana

64

No Waves? No Problem!

68

“Essential Luxuries” Beach Guide

Makeup & skin products for on land or in the water Tips for what and when to eat, for optimum strength and stamina In the water Stretch out, before you paddle out!

Tomorrow’s treasure may be closer

than you think!

B-Kay’s Closet

Manage your home more efficiently with these useful tips and ideas Finding joy in another

ocean of green

For surf, fun,

hair, body, storage & transportation

COMMUNITY

Cross-train with Pro Surfer, Courtney Conlogue

50

72

SHE SURF’S !

80 84 86 88

Conserve & Protect

90

The Ocean Star Journey

96

BIKINI STOP!

100

Maria Kuzmovich (72), Erica Hosseini (73), Asia Carpenter (74), Aimee McVicker (75), Sierra Ondo (76), Tia Blanco (77), Hannah Reynolds (77), Lindsay Steinriede (78)

10 Tips

Because every little bit helps!

To holding your own ALL-girl surf contest

Ask Keoki

Answers to your board design questions

The New LOOK of Maui Jim

These are NOT your

parents Maui Jims

Christina DiMari’s journey to finding her path & God’s will in her life Three surf-bikini designers that KNOW what it takes to keep a swimsuit on

SHE SUP’s

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PRO SECTION 136

Alana Blanchard More than just a pretty face; meet Alana, one of today’s rising stars

140

Sage Erickson On life growing up in California, and everything in between

146

Leeann Curren A European pro/amateur surfer who is on the cutting edge of competitive surfing

150

HOLLY HIGH School’s in Session with Holly Beck; Learn how to score set waves from a packed local crowd

152 154

Jenny Quam

156 161

Gidget

Saves Sunset

156

Photo: JimRussi.com Surfer: Carissa Moore

Heather Faustin Dreams are coming true for this

Flojos team rider and Hawaii native

GIDGET Saves Sunset! With no sponsor willing to support the women for the second jewel of the Triple Crown, Gidget stepped up, saving the Sunset Pro Contest Update The Whitney Marie Young Memorial Surf Contest

other goodies 40 30 104 106

Inside the Industry

Your Guide to 2010 Spring & Summer Fashions

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Photo: PhotoLines I.S. Model: Talia; Maui Jim Team Rider

At the Surf Expo Tradeshow

WSSM Christmas Surf Party Recap CENTERFOLD

Davin Alexander

BEACH. SURF. STYLE.

2010 Beach Fashion

wssm essentials

22 Voice of the Surfers Your voice- being heard!

24 Industry News Get the surf industry scoop 26 This Issue... ONLINE WSSM website giveaways 28 Word Find Brain teaser with a message 162-164 Tide Charts; Hawaii & California 166-168 Surf Shop Directory, Surfer Resources 162 Global Surf Camp Directory

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Beach. Surf. Style.

Flojos team rider and California local

155 20FOOT.com 172 Central Pacific Computer Services 172 Computer Repair by Stephen 176 BeachtownGirls 172 Beatnik Trading 66 Belly Dancers In Paradise 45 Bikini Thief 41 Charming Shark Surf Jewelry 99 Coffee Talk 4, 67 Dunkelvolk 27 Exceed Wetsuits 29 Fab Beauty Hawaii 180 Flojos 6 FlowLuckyFree 2 Frisky Shoes 87 GaryMsCreations.com 8 Gidget 99 GoGirlzzz 55 Hawaii Red Dragon Photography 59 HologramVision.com 87 Hula Hitch 172 Indoboard Balance Trainer 102 Island Glass Surfboards 153 Jim Russi Photography 144 Keoki Surfboards 163, 165 MailOrderHawaii.com 99 Makeup by Nikki 81 Mary Osborne’s Surf Camp 172 Matanivusi Surf Resort 25 Maui Jim 99 Mesa Enterprises

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Mila, Lifemax by Carolyn Palma Nani Hair Care Nukumoi Surf Ocean Star Gifts OnIt Pro Pipedreams Hawaii Pipeline Pualani Hawaii RV’s Ocean Sports Sandhole, The Beach Game Sarah La Glam Scott Hawaii Second Wind Sail, Surf & Kite SecretSurf007.com ShakaLaka She’s Crafty Siren Surf Smart Girls Who Surf SpikeRaymond.com Suave Dulce Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat Sunday Afternoons Surf Expo Surferpix.com Surf-N-Sea Tasty Crust The DROPS Toes On The Nose WahineSurfer.net WavesGoneWild.com Winki Island WooLoot

Kelia Moniz photo: Jim Russi | JimRussi.com

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oice of the Surfers Spring/Summer 2010

Please Help!

Looking, looking, looking “I’m wondering where I can purchase a copy of your magazine in Canada?

My cousin told me it was available here.

Thanks!”

Connie Temple Alberta, Canada

Connie: You can find our magazine at Chapters/Indigo there in Canada.

In the USA, you’ll find us at ALL 508 Hollister stores, as well as Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-AMillion & Waldenbooksnationwide. (We’re also distributed in Australia and Puerto Rico) The BEST way to ensure you get a copy of WSSM though (it sells OUT in the bookstores) is to order a subscription through our website... www.WomensSurfStyle.com

“Can you do something on keeping your skin clear and healthy and also recommended makeup? I have bad acne and wanted to know what to do about it, and my skin is always dry from the salt water as well. Help!!”

Elizabeth Serar | California Elizabeth: Your timing couldn’t be more perfect! Roxy, our new beauty editor, was working on this issue’s content when you emailed us, and having dealt with these issues herself (she’s a surfer also) she understands what you’re going through, and has answered your email SPECIFICALLY. See page 44, and good luck!

Bought your magazine at a book store in Colorado “I love your magazine SOOOOOOOO much! You guys rock and I love love love how everything in your magazine has such a positive outlook. Instead of bashing beginners and dreamers like other magazines, you focus on the wonderful parts of surfing! Thanks for being awesome!”

Maddie | Colorado

You’re doing it right!

“Wow....what a fine job you’re doing with this magazine.

The last cover’s front page and purple 3D WSSM logo was awesome! Rivaling Surf Journel for the clean photos too.”

Robbin Lacy | Oregon

Dear WSSM: “I love your magazine and look forward to each one that is published. I like to collect them for their beautiful covers,

inside photos, writings, advertising... the list goes on! Thank you for a real women’s surf magazine where I can feel equal among the other surfer girls in the magazine.

Attached I have submitted one of my writings. Surfing is not just an activity, but helps one contemplate what is important. I live in Hawaii and this piece reflects my thoughts one morning while waiting for some waves at my favorite surf spot. I hope you enjoy.

(If you don’t publish it, THANKS for reading it anyway!)”

Heidi Ainsworth | Hawaii

The waves remind me of millions of lives coming and going – birth and death.

I close my eyes and see the vast ocean spreading before me, unparalleled to anything else.

So blue and serene. So strong and unpredictable.

I drift into a dream wondering above waves and life, how everything is born- then passes, and how someday it will be my turn. I then paddle to catch the next wave.”

Nalu (to ponder)

by Heidi Ainsworth

“The sun shines bright and hot as the sand swirls into little cyclones beneath the cool, clear water.

There I sit, straddling my surfboard and gazing to some unseen point. I listen to the waves break behind me.

Life stands still until another wave grows, then collapses.

Canada (hearts) WSSM “Love this magazine! Such a great inspiration to women everywhere!”

Daina Scarola Nova Scotia, Canada

OOP’S! We made a mistake! In the fall/winter ‘09 issue, the Rossi & Elle Kline story was by Darlan Lopez, but the images were by the lovely- Yeny Lamanna. So Sorry!

I want to be a model for the magazine!

If you have an opening, I would like to know how to be qualified!

I live in Portland, Oregon; however, if you like me and things work out, I will definitely fly myself to Oahu for the photoshoot.

The last 2 years, I was wanting to do some fitness modeling, but I got turned down many times due to my height (5’0), so I forgot about my desire to be in a photoshoot someday. But, when I saw your magazine, I realized I really wanted to try againespecially for a surfing magazine?!! I had to:) Surfing has changed my life...

This would be my dream!

Maki

MAKI: We would love for you to model in our fashion section. Our next shoot is scheduled for Aug. ‘10, so keep in touch- you’re in!

READERS, look for Maki’s photos in our Fll/Wtr ‘10 issue!

WSSM loves making YOUR dreams come true!

SPEAK YOUR VOICE: Want to see your letter in WSSM? Logon to www.WomensSurfStyle.com, and click on CONTACT. Share your surf stories, favorite surf spots & brands, what surfing is like in your area, or perhaps recommend a friend for a WSSM feature. Whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you!

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I News

ndustry

Pocket Disc

buoyancy and get a better ride. Consisting of a pair of foam paddles with handles, they’re easy to transport, making an ideal product to bring on beach trips. Surf-Grip offers an affordable alternative to bodyboards or surf boards and is a fun new way to ride waves.

Learn more about the Surf-Grip, and their upcoming competitions, by visiting www.surf-grip.com

Photo: PhotoLines I.S.

Maui Jim is enjoying a new look & customer!

Lakeshore Paddleboard Company designs

Go

Girlzzz .com

An action sports networking site that recently launchedjust for women!

GoGirlzzz.com is an online community for girls to network with one another, display their talents, and exchange information. They started with an emphasis on action sports and bands, but with the response they received from girls from all different walks of lifethey decided to include a networking platform where every girl is welcome.

GoGirlzzz.com is creating an environment where girls can inspire each other... so go check ‘em out and be sure to contribute YOUR story to the mix! www.gogirlzzz.com

and manufactures stand-up paddleboards specifically for flat-water recreation- so that you can enjoy the water, regardless of where you live. With a focus on stability, comfort, and style, their main goal is to offer a premium brand which represents a “lifestyle”; a lifestyle consisting of health, adventure, fun, and freedom. www.flatwaterpaddleboards.com

Repel Sharks - a revolutionary product that

every surfer should invest in! Worn as an anklet or bracelet, cutting edge research shows that these anklets create a permanent magnetic field near your feet, that is repellent to sharks. Great for low visibility water and in areas known for shark encounters. Features non-corroding ceramic ferrite magnets and clasps. Fit is adjustable using chain links. www.RepelSharks.com

Mila: Recently rediscovered, this ancient

“super food” of the Aztecs is enjoyed by surf greats such as Sunny Garcia and Karina Petroni. Mila is the highest, safest delivery source of Omega 3’s on the planet and contains protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients, making it a complete whole raw food! It mixes well with most foods (almost tasteless), making it perfect for that long surf trip when you know nutrition will be on the back burner, yet your body will be craving fuel for long surf sessions. Above surfers have reported an increase and improvement in their daily performance... so the rest of us may want to take note! *source: gordon.lifemax.net

FLOJOS signs 3 new female team riders!

Thanks for supporting the ladies, Flojos! Meet team riders Heather Faustin (pg 154) & Jenny Quam (pg 152), and learn what keeps these gals in the water! In other Flojos news, they recently launched Flojos swimwear in the USA! Due to flourishing sales overseas, Flojos decided to introduce the USA to their sexy, beautiful swimwear, designed and produced in Columbia-Medellin- and it’s a huge success so far. Made of high quality Lycra Dupont, each style comes in 3 color assortments.

Check out some of their new line in our spr/ smr 2010 fashion section (pg 106-132).

Surf Grip - a water sports and fitness device that beach goers can use to increase their

VP of Media Relations, Cathi Volante, is on a mission to redefine the look of Maui Jim, targeting a younger demographic with their stylish new frames that will make you yearn for “just one more pair!” Check out the new line on page 88.

ShakaLaka – The lip balm company that is

bringing funky flavors and island life right onto your sun kissed lips and skin. With powerful new sunscreens in both liquid & stick formats, and the hiring of their new rep that will be servicing international accounts, you can bet ShakaLaka will be showing up in a store near you very soon! www.shakalaka.com

WSSM now available at Hollister! Due to

increased demand nationally, WSSM is stoked to have added all 508 Hollister stores to its list of prestigious distributors. So if you can’t find WSSM at your big bookstores (they sell out fast there) be sure to check your local Hollister store, and ask the “magazine” manager to order more- next issue!

Dunkelvolk; a successful Peruvian surf brand that is making waves in the USA. Already thriving in Austria, Australia, Peru and Brazil, the USA is happy to welcome this new, core brand, with open arms. It’s good to see someone take on the big guys… and make an impression! Check out some of their gear in our spr/smr 2010 fashion section(pg 106132). www.dunkelvolk.com

FlowLuckyFree is about the lifestyle; a brand you want and love to support because of the drive, determination and love being poured into this brand by its owners. Their goal is to remind us all to embrace LIFE with passion, breathe, and simply let yourself FlowLuckyFree. You can see some of their styles in our spr/smr 2010 fashion section (pg 106-132), or online at www.flowluckyfree.com

AIRWALK Launches New Ad Campaign for 2010, “Find Your Own Way”! This Colorado-

based global youth lifestyle brand AIRWALK, is challenging its consumers to go beyond the limits and push their own personal boundaries in 2010 with its new advertising campaign dubbed “Find Your Own Way.” The campaign communicates a camaraderie and intensity that embodies the spirit of the Airwalk brand, and showcases this through images of athletes and musicians who have forged their own paths to success. For surf, the campaign

images will feature pro surfers, Anastasia Ashley and Warren Metcalfe. Look for their full page ads in mainstream media beginning in March, ‘10. www.airwalk.com

FREE Ukelele Concerts Courtesy of Scott

Hawaii! Enjoy shaved ice and live Ukelele music from 12noon-3pm at the following surf shops: Hansen’s Surf - Encinitas (4/3), Beach House - Santa Barbara (4/10), Sun Diego Carlsbad (4/17) www.scotthawaii.com

Pocket Disc (pictured at left) is a brand new,

fantastic toy for the beach! Floppy, comfortable, and so bright you’ll never lose it; WSSM loves this beach toy because it allows people of all ages to play Frisbee, without hurting themselves on the traditionally harder surfaces of your average Frisbee. Available in a MULTITUDE of colors: www.pocketdisc.com

Body Glove’s new line of swimwear is look-

ing better than ever! With exciting prints that you won’t find elsewhere, they’re now offering even more selection for both the beach and surf enthusiast, when it comes to cut and style. See our favorite suit on page 120. www.bodyglove.com/girl

Flip Flop Shop signs Erica Hosseini as

their newest team rider! Both gorgeous and athletic, this surfer girl tells us what it’s like riding for the Flip Flop Shops, and also what her favorite style of slipper is! Read about her on page 73. www.flipflopshops.com

Charming Shark Surf Jewelry lands a huge

distribution agreement with the military commissaries & annex’s nationwide-- meaning loved ones can now get their beach jewelry fix at their local base- regardless of where they’re stationed. www.charmingshark.com

WooLoot offers surfers the opportunity to

never be late for work again! This durable, soft rubber sports watch allows you to enjoy your favorite water sport without losing track of time. In addition, WooLoot also contains Tourmaline; a semi precious mineral stone that is a natural resource of negative ions.

Tourmaline is known for its ability to aid in the dotoxification process of the human body, helping increase circulation and concentration, while improving sleep and overall relaxation. www.wooloot.com

SandHole, the Beach Game; where conve-

nience meets fun head-on... and wins! With the many items we already have to take to the beach, adding another game can really slow you down- unless it’s SandHole, The Beach Game! Weighing only one pound, the entire game can be folded, rolled and stored inside your beach bag, and provides hours of fun for everyone in the family. So don’t leave home without it; it’s a new, fun way to enjoy your beach day! www.sandholegame.com

GOT NEWS? Want to see your company featured in our Industry News? Logon to www.WomensSurfStyle.com, and click on CONTACT. Send us your press releases, new product launches, team rider profiles... Whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you!

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A moment of clarity.

Take away the glare, and pure color comes rushing in.

Maui Jim’s unrivaled PolarizedPlusŽ2 technology brings colors alive.

Style shown: Rainbow Falls

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WSSM’s focus has always been to be a voice for the surfing women of today...

and when we finally passed the milestone of being the longest-running womens surf magazine in US history, we thanked God for blessing us, and did our little happy dance of joy- but we also knew that we owed so much to the passionate women that have graced our pages. Those of you that have been reading WSSM for the past 6 years know that we’re not all that focused on the professional side of women’s surfing (though we DO cover it also) and that’s EXACTLY where YOU come in!

WSSM loves to feature the “everyday” surfer girl or woman, whose family, career & responsibilities pull her in all directions- just like everyone else. She re-energizes herself in the soul cleansing watery landscape of the rolling ocean waves, and though she may not be the boardshort wearing, macho females that preceeded her, digging deep within themselves to really progress in the sport of womens surfing, she is just as passionate about her more “relaxed” approach to surfing. Whether pro or amateur, surfing is often what bonds us to those around us- regardless of our skill level. For most- its about the lifestyle... and WSSM wants to continue in it’s tradition of sharing the LIFESTYLE of surfing, and its many faces- but we need your help!

We’re asking you to share YOUR story with other women; inspire them to be all that they can be, both in and out of the water. Together- pros, amateurs, beginners, and lovers of the ocean lifestyle... let’s give the next generation of females a positive image of healthy & happy women to look up to!

Not sure if you qualify? Do you surf? Have you surfed before? Do you love all that it represents? Then you deserve to have your story told! If you’re the opposite of what Hollywood portrays surfers as, and you’d be stoked beyond belief to have your photo/story/artwork/music/etc. published in the longest-running surf magazine for WOMEN in the history of the USA… then we ask you to contribute!

Logon to womenssurfstyle.com to learn how easily YOU can participate in WSSM, a historic publication, and be a visual part of women’s surfing history.

CLICK & WIN WAVERIDERS “Winner of Best Documentary at the 2009 Surfer Poll Awards...

WAVERIDERS takes you on a trip from Ireland to Hawaii and then back to Ireland, as you learn about George Freeth, who brought surfing to California and taught life guarding to those in Huntington Beach. There’s an account of heroic actions in this movie that you just HAVE to hear, and it shows how George Freeth earned his legendary status. Irish waves the size of Mavericks, and so much more- make this a surf movie you’re not used to seeing... and you’re gonna LOVE it!”

(Read the complete WAVERIDERS review by WSSM publisher Dan Olson, by visiting womenssurfstyle.com)

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Create personality in any room while bringing the islands indoors- in an instant, with these artistic, handcarved, wooden light covers. Assorted styles!

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POWER YOGA FOR HAPPINESS 2 Top athlete trainer Eoin Finn, shows surfers how to increase balance, and stay in peak performance. His core strengthening and stretching will open new pathways to fitness, flexibility and balance.

LIP BALMS by ShakaLaka WOOLOOT SPORT WATCH

This durable, soft rubber sports watch with Tourmaline, will allow you to enjoy your favorite water sport without ever losing track of time again!

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WSSM would like to thank these wonderful people listed below, who contributed their time and energy- sharing, helping and dreaming right alongside us.

WSSM appreciates these helping hands!

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ord PHOTOGRAPHERS: aaron nakamura corrie olivieri daniel kawasaki dan olson dave gregerson dale basye elena sheils elliott wong gabriel fernandez gary miyata jim russi jim whitney joem costes paul teruya ralph raymond ryan engle FEATURED GIRLS:

aimee mcvicker alana blanchard asia carpenter erica hosseini hannah reynolds janet renner jennifer koki jenny quam keala kennelly leann curren lindsay steinriede maria kuzmovich sage erickson savannah bradley sierra ondo tia blanco tiffany paglinawan

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OTHER HELPING HANDS:

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minute you choose to do what you really want to do... it’s a different kind of life.”

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for Daily Living

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jimmy davis john olson john dotson leah johnson matt olson mari radcliffe mary osborne rob chang

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Today I will...

Be who I want to be just for TODAY...

See the beauty in the world around me and recognize it... Lounge in the park I’ve always just driven by and wished that I could be relaxing in... Tell the people I love that they mean so much to me and I wouldn’t be the same without them.

As life flies by, the time we have to do the things we really want to do seems to get shorter and shorter, and the satisfaction of learning who we are as an individual and what we really enjoy, becomes more obsolete. Instead of focusing on what you “don’t have time to do” or are “too overwhelmed enough with other things to even try”... instead focus on just today. Take each day- one at a time, and truly appreciate the moments and choices you will make just for that day. Tomorrow will surely come

and if you don’t make time for the little things in life that make up YOUR personality, dreams and goals, you WILL be that person that wishes she could have spent less time worrying and working, and more time enjoying just being alive - when she had the energy to do so.

Each of us will someday be able to only sit and remember the days gone by and wish the aches and pains of old age would simply go away; only YOU can make your lifetime of memories. So take the time today to relax in a comfy chair and do nothing but feel your body de-stress, and as you make your way to work, really notice and enjoy the sun on your skin, appreciate the flowers in the trees and by the sidewalks that bloom just as brightly whether you notice them or not, and enjoy-just for todaybeing YOU. Today I will enjoy... MY LIFE!

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“Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of.” - Benjamin Franklin “The only true security in life comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way. I don’t worry about maintaining the quality of my life, because every day I work on improving it.”

- Anthony Robbins

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- Jim Rohn

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“Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon.” - Denis Waitley

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”To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” - Anatole France

Above photos: Hawaii Red Dragon Photography

Left-right: John Olson, Jimmy Davis, “The Drops” owners- Bill & Trish Edwards

Dan & Sandra Olson present the Kahuna Creations longboard skateboard and Big Stick to the raffle winner!

Gidget & WSSM t-shirt winners

Before the swimwear fashion show, the guys had a frozen tshirt contest. First one on wins!

WInner of the Pipe Dreams Hawaii 9’ surfboard !

“Dec. 12, ‘09: The air is buzzing with excitement, as gorgeous WSSM hostesses circle the club giving away lip balms, jewelry, sunscreen, gift cards, Ocean Star books, and samples of The Drops, while backstage bustles with wall-towall makeup artists, models, go-go dancers, and one very determined Brandy Chang, who somehow, with the help of husband Rob, and devoted helper- Maura, manages to maintain control of her staff of 30+ energetic girls.

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A night that will be remembered by all... We’d like to thank our wonderful staff for coordinating such an awesome event (Brandy & Rob- We LOVE you guys!), our models, dancers & hostesses for the aloha shown to our guests & an amazing job well done, and Fab Beauty Hawaii, for the incredible hair and makeup! A BIG thank you also, to the Senor Frogs crew for their superb venue.

We’ll see you for our next event... on June 19, 2010!”

(Party info: womenssurfstyle.com)

EVENT COORDINATORS: Brandy & Rob Chang HAIR & MAKEUP BY: Fab Beauty Hawaii tonipfarley.webs.com

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WSSM Hostesses: (left to right) Johnnelle, Shanae, Stacey, Nichole, Dini, and Jessica

Naomye

These hard working, service industry girls & guys were eager to be a part of another WSSM Surf Party... well known for their lavish giveaways, high ratio of girls to guys (mostly surfer girls), and overall great vibes... and this party was no different- FUN! Malia & the Belly Dancers in Paradise opened up the nights festivities with an amazing performance, followed by giveaways galore, 3 swimwear fashion shows, and the grand prize giveaways... a Kahuna Creations longboard skateboard, and the coveted 9’ longboard from Pipe Dreams Hawaii!

Nichole gives out goodies to the crowd

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Sarah; winner of the Sticky Bumps board bag & goodies

WSSM Magic-Makers: (top row- L-R) Rob Chang, John Olson, Dan Olson, (btm row) Maura Mastriani, Sandra Olson, Brandy Chang, Shane Fujiwara

(L) Jaimee, (R) Elise

(L) Phil, (R) Angela

(L) Brian, Pua

Bottom photos: Fashion Popsicle

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Surf photographer; Dave Gregerson & friends

WSSM fans

Gary Miyata’s fan base & family

Give me more Frisky Shoes!!

Top photos: GaryMsCreations.com The WSSM surf models, and Senor Frogs staff.

Front row: (L-R) John Olson, Dan Olson, Chavo, Sandra Olson, Alexmanager, Alex Morgan - MC.

Male surf models: Brian & Phil

Malia & the Belly Dancers in Paradise

Thank you... and GOODNIGHT! Jessica

(right) Marsha Robinson

NOPE! You ain’t getting past these guys... Dan & Sean!

Kelly, Garrett & Kris

Bottom photos: WahineSurfer.net Kaipo & Steve, keeping backstage safe!

Malia & the Belly Dancers in Paradise

Nichole & Keyna; getting ready backstage

Johnnelle & friends Surfer hotties: (L) Sasha Leitner & (M) Leah Johnson

WSSM surf models, Rochelle, Tiffany & Elise

WSSM go-go dancers kept the crowd dancing all night!

(Above: Reiko)

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by Amanda Rigney

Coastal Camping in the Golden State

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz

California is a varied and majestic surfing frontier offering hundreds of miles of coastline with waves as diverse as its terrain.

From Southern California, hub of the world surf industry and home to more surfers per capita than any other region... to the Central Coast, land of sprawling hills and center of agriculture, the Golden State is the perfect place to embark on a camping road trip in search of surf and scenery. photo: Dale Basye | HologramVision.com Savanna at Steamer Lane, California

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Twin Lakes State Beach photo: Dale Basye | HologramVision.com

above & below photos: Dale Basye HologramVision.com

California Secret Spot photo: Dale Basye | HologramVision.com Big Sur Rivermouth

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Central Coast Colors

Don’t forget to pack:

Amanda enjoying a solo ride at Malibu

Extra Towels -- You can never have enough dry towels.

A Warm Fullsuit -- Staying warm is necessary, especially for extra long sessions.

Post-surf Snack & Bottled Water -- Re-fuel on the go and extend your beach day.

Laptop & Camera -- Many campgrounds now offer WiFi. Sturdy Shoes -- A must for exploring.

Plenty of Sunscreen & Lip Balm -- Windy afternoons can leave your lips and skin parched beyond belief.

A Thermal Blanket -- Nighttime temperatures can dip unexpectedly; bring an extra blanket to be sure you don’t wake up shivering.

An Air Mattress -- If you like glamping more than camping, an air mattress can turn the back of your station wagon or SUV into a luxurious bed.

Your favorite SUP -- Explore waveless areas by stand up paddle board.

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eading north through concrete jungles and crowded peaks, Leo Carillo State Park in North L.A. County greets travelers with one of the area’s most picturesque set-ups, complete with a massive rock in the lineup. Green walls peeling over cobblestone, a wide, sandy beach and flat camping spaces make Leo Carillo an excellent base for surf and slumber.

About twenty miles farther, Santa Barbara’s plethora of restaurants, shopping and historic mission are well worth a visit. It’s only as Santa Barbara becomes a fading speck in the rearview mirror that the Central Coast begins to hint at its breath-taking beauty: gentle, verdant hills punctuated by gnarled, ancient oaks and bountiful crops idly juxtaposed with secret, hidden beaches and craggy, wind-whipped coves.

Visit Malibu, located several miles south, for more point-break perfection or opt for the less-crowd- Casually meandering north, Highway 1 reaches ed peaks and close proximity of County Line, just Big Sur, a contrast of forest, mountain and ocean renowned for its sublime terrain and spectacular north. vistas. Climbing higher, the road assumes a new Highway 1 winds through scattered pockets of character as it swings along high cliffs and mossy urban sprawl and sleepy expanses of lonely beach trees, sometimes revealing pockets of thick fog en route to one of California’s most prized waves. below.

As the ribbon of asphalt noticeably narrows and With coastal access often limited by long hikes water temperatures become chilly, Rincon grows and rough topography, this area offers just a closer. Also known as “The Queen of the Coast,” handful of surf options and none more curious this cobbled right point promises 1/4-mile-long than the Big Sur Rivermouth. Winds whip down rides into a tranquil bay and an unfortunately the river valley and blow almost constantly offsmall swell window due to the Channel Islands shore across the driftwood-laden beach, helping lying off shore. to shape this fast, and sometimes hollow, riverrock/sandbar right. Located within Andrew Molera Four highway exits north, Carpinteria State State Park, reaching the river mouth requires a Beach offers beach-front camping in quick hike on relatively flat ground.

a sleepy, surf-centered town and is an ideal place to rest and recover.

Camping is best in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park a mere 6 miles south, as Andrew Molera offers

“rough” camp sites, better described as a field with chemical bathrooms and no water.

Traveling half a day more leads to the north end of Monterey Bay and wave-rich Santa Cruz County. With scores of perfect point breaks and cliffs to make shelter from violent northwesterly winds, finding a pristine peak is easy.

New Brighton State Beach’s camp sites sit cliff-top under a canopy of towering trees and overlook a wide, sandy beach. In this neck of the woods, elderly pine trees stand watch over misty shores and ocean temperatures are downright cold -- fullsuits are mandatory.

Beholding California’s coast, it’s hard to conceive that a few hundred miles of coastline can conceal such mixed landscapes, but seeing is believing, and one visit to the Golden State is enough to leave travelers hungry for more. There are countless adventures to have, beaches to comb, and swells to chase.

For more information on breaks and waves, Surfing California, by Bank Wright, is an invaluable resource.

To further explore coastal camping options and plan your own journey, www.parks.ca.gov provides detailed descriptions and directions.

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Surfing Mainland Mexico

2009

The Black Sand Beach My Dad Always Warned Me About...

by Savannah Bradley

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efore leaving for Mexico this summer, I already knew that it was going to be the year that I would surf the wave my dad had told me so much about as a kid.

As a kid, my dad always liked to tell me his Mexico surfing stories, the great waves he and his buddies caught, the adventures they got themselves into, and the places they went. One place in particular that he really talked about (which I can not give you the name of or I would have to hunt you down and kill you), he made out to be this grand wave of death. He would tell me how this rumbling, black sand beach would produce waves five times the size of full grown men, and pitch deep, tunneling, black barrels that could swallow semi trucks whole and break boards and sometimes necks as if they were merely

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toothpicks. My dad loves to tell stories from his glory days and I have come to learn he can often get a little carried away with excitement, and that this wave was most likely not as bad as he made it out to be, but in the back of my mind I still had a fear of this powerful wave. I have always known though, that one day I would stand up to the roaring waves on that black sand beach and live to tell stories of my own.

Sure, I had paddled out at the place before and saw its magnificent power, but this year was going to be different, I really needed to learn to surf it and step my surfing up a notch--as far as powerful wave riding goes.

The morning finally came when we were to leave for Mexico.

One of my friends that I know from competing, Pete Polanski, arrived at our house at six in the morning as he was going to be joining the trip along with my dad and me. Just in case you didn’t know, my dad and I have done this trip for five

The sun setting after a great day of surfing In Mexico. Pete and I enjoyed an evening of eating and relaxing under the palapas in a fishing village restaurant.

years now and we always try to bring one or more other people along to enjoy the Mexican olas (waves).

Pete was probably the best and easiest going companion we have invited so far.

He surfs amazing and was able to help push me in my surfing. He will most likely be coming along for several more trips to Mexico. The day never seemed to want to end, but after taking care of luggage, riding on two planes, renting a car, and finding our way through messed-up Mexican road ways, we finally found ourselves at a little hotel run by a really cool guy named Paco and his beautiful daughters, LiLi & LuLu. We arrived very late at night and could not see the waves, but were able to hear them & could hardly wait for morning to come.

The morning sun rose and so did the surf!

Eventually morning did come- right on time as usual, and we woke up looking out at a black sand beach and 6 - 8ft glassy barreling waves. Paco explained to us that it was unusually small and manageable and that it was the best place to be as of right now because of a roadblock up the road that was keeping people from going to any other surf spots. We were not all that worried because at that time the waves were

just fine for us, especially after coming from two months of near flatness in Florida.

I knew that this Mexico “flat” spell would be the perfect thing for me to warm up on and get me used to the wave that I had always feared. I won’t lie, but I was quite sketched out about the wave and kept telling myself that it was just mind over matter. The first two days or so were good warm-up days. I got used to the waves, after not surfing for two months, and started to get comfortable taking off on the steep, fast faces.

By the third day, I was beginning to take off and not worry so much about getting munched in the barrel or making it out of a few lucky ones. The surf stayed consistently manageable, not exceeding anything over a 10ft set, but the forecast was calling for something BIG to happen and to happen quickly overnight. Pete and I got about five solid days of surfing clean barrels in the morning, and big choppy Floridalike surf in the afternoon, which provided waves to get many turns on. I was happy to finally feel like I got over the fear of the gnarly place with monster waves my dad had always told me about and was really enjoying getting barreled or trying to get barreled, even if I got munched doing so. wSSm | womenssurfstyle.com | 37

THE BIG SWELL

The perfect wave (las olas perfecion) Eventually the BIG swell showed up and with that the jet skies showed up as well. I asked them one day to tow me into some waves on a smaller day, but being the surf bums they were, they kinda forgot and when the big day came around there was no way I was gonna be pulled in to a twenty foot face if I hadn’t even been able to try it on a ten foot face.

When it got out of control at the big spot, my dad drove Pete and me to a little beach up the road a bit called Paraiso or Paradise beach. Paraiso didn’t get the swell as well as the other spot, so we were just messing around on some fun chest to head-higher’s.

After awhile though, we got bored with that wave. We started wanting

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a little more and we knew we had to make some sort of decision. Tube riding became the challenge for me as I pulled into one after another, making it out of some and getting “ WORKED” by others. I’m a “Tube Rider”!!

Yippee!!

Too big and too risky...

Time to move on. Well,

drive north to a spot that may not have the right swell angle to catch this swell.

My dad left me and Pete to pack and he went into town to take care of the forecast and exchanging more money for

of our trip to driving. The whole time, I was crossing my fingers that the north break would catch the swell because I knew if it did; it would be the best surf of the trip for sure.

Dad 's driving skills in the winding mountain roads have been proven with his fourteen years of Mexican surfing vacations. I call it ” The Mexican Express”, most call it SCARY.

the swell was obviously much too big for me or even Pete to handle, along with the fact that my biggest board was a 5’ 4” and Pete’s was a 5’ 9”. We needed to check the forecast again before making our next move. We were a little worried about what to do because of the roadblock blocking the breaks south of us, or having to make about a nine hour

our trip ahead. We knew that the break down south would have waves, but it would be sketchy getting past fully loaded angry Mexicans. As for the break up north, we would be risking not getting any waves at all and losing a day or two

Dad’s forecasting skills scored us the best waves of the trip!

When my dad got back, he gave us the details of the forecast and what he thought we should do. To my delight,

the swell angle was just borderline to go north, but it would probably work. I’m just going to call this wave, olas perfecion, because I can’t reveal it to you or as I said before, I would definitely have to kill you. There are already so many surf breaks becoming known in Mexico, it is getting hard to keep them secret any more, but I will as long as I can.

Olas perfecion is the ultimate perfect wave. It is one of those waves that you could mind-surf the rest of your life after seeing it. The wave breaks on a point and reels left for 300 yards along a cobblestone beach.

The water is usually a beautiful blue and the wave will break so perfect on a big swell with surprisingly ultra-thin lips that can be tucked in under or hit with all the might one can muster. So, we headed north with our fingers crossed and an impatience in our hearts to see if this perfect wave was going to be working.

It was an excruciatingly long drive through winding mountain roads for about nine hours. We reached our hotel late at night and crashed. We were so beat from

jump. After jumping, both agreed that they would never do that again even if they were paid, they felt as if they had cheated death and if I wanted to try, they would do everything they could to stop me. So, I took their word for it and was satisfied with just taking the normal jump. We took it easy the rest of the time we were there, climbing in a cave behind the falls and sticking our arms through, and swinging from a rope that was tied to a tree. It was definitely worth the hour drive. After we were cooled off, we got to pick mangoes from the never ending forest of mango trees. YUM.

After surfing for three days at Olas Perfecion, we came to the conclusion that we had caught the best waves of the trip so far and couldn't be any more satisfied.

Unfortunately, the swell was starting to leave and we had to make another drive to catch at least two or three more days of surf before our trip was over. Pete had broken his board the last day from surfing those lefts, so we were okay with having to leave there and go search for some other waves, knowing they would not be as good as the ones we had surfed for the last three days. We packed up and headed back down south for the remainder of the trip hoping that we could score a few more fun sessions before having to leave.

The point was reeling perfect lefts and not many people had discovered this yet, so the place was practically all ours. surfing that morning, packing, and then being cramped up in a little car the rest of the day, that we passed out as soon as we hit the sheets.

When I woke up in the morning, I could hear what sounded like some pretty big surf, but I could not be sure if I was hearing a good size wave or just a loud shore pound hitting the cobblestone beach. Our hotel, El Delfin, was not right on the point. We had to take a ten or so minute drive to get to the point, but behind the hotel was a beach break that was always a good indicator wave. However big it was behind the hotel, the point itself would always be the same size or a couple feet bigger. I went outside to take a look at the break behind the hotel; I sat and watched it for about three or four minutes and never saw anything over a onefoot wave come through. I was so bummed and knew that the point would not be much better. I came to the conclusion that I was just hearing the shore pound against the cobblestone beach and not an actual wave. I went back and reported my findings to the two guys. We just kinda sat there moping that we had made the wrong call coming so far north and that the swell had not made it there.

Well, Pete went to sit outside on the balcony for a bit and just enjoy the morning air when all of the sudden he came back out of breath and stuttering, “It...it...it is hu..huge!” I was thinking WHAT?!! Come to find out, that the sets were coming in slowly that day and you really had to be patient and sometimes wait for ten minutes before seeing a set. I rushed out to see if he was just pulling our legs, but I was shocked to see a solid six foot set coming through! We piled the boards on as fast as our bodies would let us and drove to see how the point was.

My dad paddled out for the first time of the trip, just because it looked so good and he could actually handle this place. I always enjoy when he comes out, because I can see how happy he looks to be surfing and it is funny to see him take off on some waves. It’s always either over the falls or butt squiggles down the line for him.

We all surfed the Perfecion for hours until we could literally not lift our arms to paddle. I caught sooooo many good and fun waves, getting so much as seven or more turns on some waves.

I could be satisfied for the rest of my life (not really, I would still like to surf that wave every day of my life if I could). It stayed good all day long and even got better when the wind got on it a bit and the tide filled in. I was almost hoping that it would start to shut down so I could get out of the water and revive myself. I did not want to leave such fun waves and I could tell Pete did not want to either, but we were about to drop dead in our tracks. We all inhaled our dinner that night and fell asleep around seven o’clock.

The next two days got gradually smaller, but still provided extremely fun waves to surf our hearts out all day long on. We met some really fun local guys (I must say they were not all the greatest role models, lol). They showed us around town and told us about some other surf spots that might be fun too. One guy, who seemed to be a little more under control, was named Boca, or translated, Mouth. He was always hooting and hollering out in the line-up when people caught waves, so we started to call him Boca, but his friends all called him Smyrf, so we ended up settling for that.

All the guys were talking about a cool waterfall about an hour’s drive away, so we took Smyrf to show us the way. After a long surf session, we headed out to cool off at the waterfall. It was about a mile-long, curvy walk down to the pool at the base of the falls. When we got there, it was beautiful! There was a rock that you could climb up to and jump off of that was about thirty feet up. I didn’t realize how far up it was till I was actually getting ready to jump. AHHHH! I almost feel like a chicken saying that, because Smyrf and Pete decided to climb where no one had ever climbed before--to the top of the falls, which was about a sixtyfoot jump! I climbed almost to the top, but only to watch as they both took the

The Summer of 2009 in Mexico....

A great ending of yet another Father/Daughter vacation on the isolated pacific coastline of mainland Mexico It was another long day of driving, but by night we had arrived back at the black sand beach where we had first started, to stay the night at the same hotel run by Paco. By that time, we were toasted from surfing so hard and the whole trip back, that we hardly got unloaded before dropping dead on our concrete slab beds for a solid nights sleep. We would make our call for the surf come morning.

There was only two days left of the trip, plus one day of traveling back home.

We finally coaxed ourselves out of bed and took a look at the surf behind Paco’s Hotel. It looked pretty righteous as my dad would say. It had shrunk back down to a good six-foot and was barreling as always. To tell you the truth though, both Peter and I felt like we were on our last leg after surfing our hearts out for the past two weeks. We took one look at the surf and decided we needed to find a wave that we could just mess around on and get a few turns in before going back home. We got word that the road blocks had settled down and that we might be able to get to the waves down south. It’s kinda funny, but we were almost hoping to catch some waves that wouldn’t be all that great so it wouldn’t be so hard to leave them behind and go back to flat Florida.

We checked out of Paco’s little hotel for the last time on the trip and started the hour or so drive south to cram in a few more waves before having to leave. We arrived at our surf spot (which just for the record I won’t give you the name of because people are already starting to crowd the lineup) around noonish, threw on some bathing suits, and went out for a good two hour session on 3 - 4 ft semi choppy waves. This session felt like a good warm up to prepare me for Florida surf.

Pete and I took a little siesta and hit the surf for another evening sesh before collapsing in the tent for a GOOD night’s sleep. Those inflatable air mattresses are much more comfortable than sleeping on hotel concrete slabs!

The next morning was our last. We planned to surf till we dropped, pack up our camp sight, and take the last long drive of the trip to Puerto Vallarta so we could catch the plane the next day. Trust me, Pete and I really did plan on staying out from seven in the morning till two in the afternoon, but I don’t think our bodies had planned on it. I’d say we surfed a good solid three hours before we put up the surrender flag and made our way out of the water. I finally got a satisfying wave in with three good backside snaps and decided it was time to go in. I wasn’t sure if I could manage another one, I might have ended up falling flat on my face.

I will say though, that there is nothing more satisfying than being dead, beat, and worn out from surfing. You really feel like you’ve accomplished what you came to do if you leave a trip barely able to move your muscles.

After taking the same amount of time to neatly pack up as we did surfing that morning, we all got on my dad’s Mexican express to drive back to Puerto Vallarta.

The last day of the trip was the longest. I am really starting to dislike airports and customs, after having to deal with them so much. Well, eventually we made it home in spite of a hectic day in airports and almost missing one of our flights (we actually delayed the flight by seven minutes!).

Here I am now, typing up another story of yet another successful Mexico trip. All I can think of right now is how I just can’t wait to go back next year to surf the black sand beach and further challenge its power to my limits.

I want to catch some more waves so I can tell stories, just as my dad is teling me-as I am growing up.

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SURF Expo

.com

THE gathering place for the movers, shakers and dreamers of the surf and fashion industry

Cathi Volante, Maui Jim

Maui Jim Hula Girls

413 H20 Apparel

Jennifer; WooLoot

Vicki Vasil & Josh Carruth;(Surf Expo Queen & King) | Dan Darby & Roy Turner | Greg; Chica Rica

Witches Rock Surf Camp

Patrick McNulty; Cushe

Mary; Guardian of the Press Room

Pocket Disc

Alan; Flojos “Master”

Mike Rutherford Photography

Cushe Crew

Whether you’re researching the market, launching a new brand, expanding your business, or dominating an industry category...

Surf Expo is the place to be!

With buyers and icons of the surf industry from around the world in attendance, the buzz on the floor couldn’t have been MORE positive. After lackluster years of slowed show attendance due to the economy, exhibitors were overjoyed with the STRONG attendance at this past January’s show.

“I’ve written more orders at THIS show, than I have in almost 5 years!” and, “There’s excitement in the air... people are BUYING again!” were just some of the positive comments we heard as we browsed the floor looking for new products and companies to highlight in our next issue.

“The industry certainly seems to be in an upward trend.”

Says Sandra, WSSM publisher.

“New companies are once again beginning to appear, determined to go up against the “big guys” and earn their piece of the pie.”

Most of your well established brands had plenty of promo giveaways; something that had definitely been lacking in previous shows. It’s a good sign that these companies have found a way to restructure budgets, eliminate extra frills and unnecessary staff.

At the industry level, this is a positive sign that everyone is once again facing the future boldly, and they’re excited.

Ramses, Tom, Chris; Dunkelvolk

Ocean Star Gifts

Rose, Angela, Amanda; WSSM Fans!

Kaimana Board Company

StandUP Mag Ambassadors

WSSM: Stephanie, Matt, Sandra, Dan

WSSM Fans !

Victory

Les; WaveRidingVehicles

Ocean Star Gifts/Tommy Bahama

Smart Girls Who Surf; Jennifer & the Reynolds Family

WSSM; Dan on the tight-line

Abe; Island Daze

Chica Rica Bikini Models

Yeny, Darlan & Kailani (baby)

WSSM|Matt; goodnight !

Don’t miss their fall show (Sept. 10-12, ‘10), because the energy is BACK in the industry... and it’s AT the Surf Expo!

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Surfer: Keenan Lineback (our cover girl this issue) in the Guasacate region- southern Nicaragua Photo: Jim Whitney | SessionsSurfPhotography.com

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Living Beautiful

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Fashion and Celebrity Makeup Artist Roxy

hand selects some of her favorite makeup and skin products perfect on land or in the water.

Email her your questions at: roxy@roxylook.net

Photo: Ashley Barrett | ashley-barrett.com

Smashbox Foundation

Stila’s Convertible Color

“I am a big fan of cream foundations because they are easy to blend and absorb into skin looking natural. Camera ready is a lightweight yet buildable cream to powder foundation that’s actually good for your skin.

“Every girl can use a pick-meup on her face at some point in the day, Stila’s convertible cream blush/lip color is the perfect fix for it. This versatile favorite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy natural color giving off the look of fresh beauty. The sheer tint adds a soft glow to the cheeks and gives the lips a hint of color.

It’s a must have in your makeup bag.”

Camera Ready Full Coverage with UVA/UVB SPF 15

www.stilacosmetics.com

Fresh (lip balm)

This formula glides on effortlessly leaving a semimatte finish without being cakey or heavy. It offers powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and Quercetin as well as a mineral UV blocker that provides non-chemical SPF 15 sun protection.

I LOVE the innovative mirror compact and custom foundation brush that helps to achieve seamless application and makes it very “on-the-go” friendly.” www.smashbox.com

SUGAR LIP TREATMENT SPF 15 “Fresh’s Sugar Lip Treatment feels like you sent your lips to the spa after an application. It’s formula blends reparative oils and waxes together with real sugar for luxurious and dependable moisture.

It has the added benefits of antioxidant grapeseed polyphenols, vitamins A, C & E and SPF 15, not to mention is smells and tastes like sweet sugar.” www.fresh.com

Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara “If there is one item of makeup I can’t live without, it is mascara. I admit I even surf with it. Lancome’s waterproof Hypnose mascara I find to provide fantastic volume to the lashes and protects them in the water with out smudging or clumping, making it a new staple in my makeup bag.” www.lancome-usa.com

Alba Pineapple Enzyme Face Wash “This face wash feels refreshing and is a safe bet to achieving clean skin without irritation. It’s an all-natural formula that uses pineapple, papaya enzymes and awaphui to gently lift away make-up and impurities without dehydrating, irritating or stripping your skin of natural oils. It’s hypoallergenic and pH balanced so it’s great for all skin types. I love the rejuvenating grapefruit citrus scent.” www.albabotanica.com

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Ask ROXY

Q: Can I do something to

keep my skin clear and healthy, and use makeup at the same time? I have bad acne and want to know what to do. My skin is always dry from the salt water too. Help!!

Elizabeth Serar | California, USA

A: “I can totally relate to your issue! I too remem-

ber the days when I was experiencing bad acne breakouts and because I am a surfer, I was constantly in the ocean, thus causing my already irritated skin to become more uncomfortable from the harsh sun, salt water and sunscreen. It was so frustrating and not until I really started to research ingredients and the causes of acne, was I able to bring my complexion back to health. A lot of times acne breakouts cause us to freak, rushing out to buy whatever “miracle” we can get to remedy the problem fast. What ends up happening as a result is the opposite. Our skin becomes more aggravated by using harsh products and strip the skin of its much needed moisture. The key to healing acneic skin is to balance the skin with products that calm when cleansing, that exfoliate, kill bacteria and properly hydrate.

It’s important to make sure that you start with a gentle cleanser with an exfoliator in it such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid like Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit cleanser or DermaE’s Glycolic acid face wash. Exfoliation is vital to keeping your pores clean by removing dead skin cells and dirt, the main causes of acne. A good moisturizer is also key in the process of healing acneic skin, because without enough moisture, the skin will try to overcompensate with its natural oils to keep it hydrated, ultimately clogging your pores. During the day I love using Epicuren’s Zinc Oxide sunscreen.

Aside from giving a nice, mild hydration to the skin, this product also protects you from the sun with a natural source of sunscreen zinc, which is also known to help with acneic skin. For night time hydration, I’m a fan of Dr. Murad’s Skin Perfecting Lotion for its oilfree moisturizer delivery and skin soothing ingredients.

Also, be mindful to what kinds of makeup you are using. Try to use products that only say “non comedogenic or non- acneic” on them, such as Dermablend’s Cover Cream so you keep your pores clean and irritation free. You may want to find a good dermatologist as well just to be on the safe side if the irritation persists.

Good luck!” Roxy

Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen “As a surfer I have been on a long hunt to find the best sunscreen for the face.

I search no more now that I found Soleo Organics. Chemicals in sunscreen can cause irritation and breakouts and you won’t find any in this product. Soleo Organics sunscreen is made with natural and organic ingredients using a special formula of zinc that doesn’t create a ghostly face.

This sunscreen is ideal for young children, people with sensitive skin and those who are simply health conscious. It also provides a 3-hour water resistant protection which makes it perfect for surfers.” www.soleousa.com

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Health Check

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Ditch the Junk

claiming they have more vitality, strength, and power on the water. You can find Mila online at Lifemax.net

Most of us know what foods we should avoid: sweets, processed fatty meats, soda, etc. In his book, Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, And, Of Course, Surfing, Laird Hamilton makes a good point about junk food.

“When you put something (unhealthy) into your mouth you might enjoy it for five seconds, but your system will be dealing with its repercussions for a long time…Potato chips in = potato chips out. That’s the rule.”

Photo by C. H. Images

Tips for what and when to eat for optimum strength and stamina on the water

by Tracy Rubert

Do you poop-out when you paddle?

Do your floaters flop? If so, chances are your diet could use a boost!

While it’s true that most serious surfers are as in tune with their bodies as they are with the ocean, it’s still easy to get trapped in less than stellar nutrition habits. If you don’t plan ahead, it’s easy to become suddenly famished and end up driving through McD’s, or worse, dashing into a convenience store and emerging with a package of Twinkies and a soda.

And while the occasional junk food meal won’t kill you, a steady diet of empty calories will eventually damage your health, expand your waistline, and do absolutely nothing to improve your surfing. So if you’re ready to shred—through super nutrition—put down that donut and read on!

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Fuel Up

Experts contend that we should think of food as fuel for our bodies. G. Douglass Andersen DC, CCN, former Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) nutritionist, agrees. “Just as higher grade gasoline makes your car run better, higher quality food is better for your body,” says Anderson. “From your heart to your immune system and your muscles to your skin, better food helps build and maintain better function and better form.”

So what’s the best fuel? Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for working muscles. Carbs have gotten a bad rap in recent years, but the truth is that all athletes, surfers included, should maintain a diet of approximately 60 to 70 percent carbohydrates. Most fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, and sweets are categorized as carbs, but they aren’t all created equal.

Go for complex carbs over simple carbs, e.g., brown rice instead of white rice, whole grain bread instead of a processed, white flour bagel. Complex carbs will sustain you through hours of paddling, surfing, and wiping out, whereas a slab of triple fudge cake will give you a quick jolt, then send you crashing a short time later.

For muscle growth and repair, protein is vital. Make sure the protein you eat is quality: fish, organic, low-fat dairy and eggs, lean, grass fed, free-range meat and poultry, nuts and seeds, and non-GMO tofu. If you’re a vegetarian or are trying to build a bit more muscle, you might want to add one serving per day of a quality protein powder, such as whey, pea, or hemp. Make protein 10 to 20 percent of your diet.

The right kind of fat is also vital for a healthy diet.

Quality fats actually help you burn body fat, improve digestion, and reduce sugar cravings. Good fats can also increase energy, stamina, and your performance out on the water. Eat unsaturated, quality fats from sources such as avocados, nuts, and fish oils. Your diet should be 15 to 25 percent fat.

One specific group of fats called Omega 3s pack a particularly powerful nutritional punch. Most Americans don’t get enough in their diets, so it’s a good idea to supplement and/or include foods in your diet that are high in these essential fats. Good sources are fatty fish like salmon and albacore tuna, walnuts, olive oil, beans, hemp seeds, and flaxseeds.

Chia seeds are an amazing source of these essential fats and are also chock-full of antioxidants, protein, soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, Native Americans revered chia seeds as a stamina-building food.

A good quality chia seed product to try is Mila from Lifemax. Surf stars such as Sunny Garcia and Karina Petroni swear by this product,

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Be sure to include complex carbs and lean protein at every meal. The combination of the two keeps blood sugar levels steady, which in turn, keeps your appetite in check.

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Losing It

Most active women will maintain their weight at around 2,000 calories per day. If you want to lose a few pounds, try lowering calories and paddling out for a second session whenever you can. Keep in mind that your surfing performance will suffer if you take in too few calories. Generally, active women should never drop their calories below 1,200 calories per day.

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Supplement

Let’s face it. We aren’t always going to eat right, and sometimes we’re stressed out from school or work, or we’ve hit one too many parties lately. A good multivitamin/mineral formula can act as insurance. Look for a supplement with extra antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, and essential fatty acids. You might want to supplement with iron as well.

According to Andersen, upwards of 50 percent of female surfers may have low or deficient iron levels. “The best dietary source of iron is red meat,” says Andersen. “Many women who surf do not eat much red meat, but they do lose iron-rich blood each month. If the iron is not replaced when it is lost, deficiency will develop over time.”

Symptoms of iron deficiency include low energy, sleepiness after exercise, brain fog, leg twitching at night, hair loss, itching, cracked lips, and cold hands and feet. While you may need to supplement if you have these symptoms, too much iron can also be harmful. Have your iron levels checked by a doctor before supplementing.

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Catch Some Z’s and H2O

Be sure to sleep seven to nine hours each night. Our bodies use this time to repair damaged tissues, process memories and new learning, and ward off disease.

And according to research published in Medical News Today, sleep deprivation actually makes us grow older faster. This is because the state of deep sleep acti-

vates growth hormones that build muscle, smooth wrinkles, and strengthen hair and nails. Insufficient

sleep also disrupts immune function and causes the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which stimulates hunger and can cause belly fat storage.

Likewise, be sure to hydrate adequately. The human body is made of up to 75% water. The typical recommendation is 8-12 eight-ounce glasses of water per day. But you may need more on surfing days or if you live where the weather is hot or very dry. Drink 8-10 fl oz 10-15 minutes before surfing and at least that much afterward to replace any fluid losses.

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racy’s Picks

Surf Food, by Nava Young a collection of recipes from the world’s best surfers, including Kelly Slater, Nat Young, Lisa Andersen, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Layne Beachley, Laird Hamilton, Bruce Irons, Kim Hamrock, Stephanie Gilmore, and more. The book is chock full of inspiring biographies, stunning photographs, and mouthwatering dishes from all over the globe. www.surffood.net

Healthy Grinds

Breakfast: Smoothie with frozen banana, açai, and a scoop of protein powder.

Almond butter and banana on whole grain toast. Oatmeal topped with blueberries.

Lunch: Spinach salad with tuna. Lean turkey slices or hummus on a whole grain wrap with avocado, veggies, and a light dressing.

Dinner: Lean protein such as baked, skinless chicken breast or grilled fish with a healthy portion of veggies such as sauteed spinach or steamed carrots and broccoli, and a small side of whole grains such as quinoa or brown rice pilaf.

Snacks: A handful of almonds. Apple slices with low fat string cheese or a boiled egg. Yogurt with fruit. Lara bars (perfect to keep in your purse or car for emergencies).

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Perfect Timing

So now that you know what to eat, let’s talk about when to eat it. Although everyone is different, the general consensus among experts is that the most important time to eat is post-workout; glycogen stores are often depleted after strenuous exercise and need to be restored. Meals containing quality carbs and protein will help repair muscle tissue. “For most sports, you want to consume protein and carbohydrates within 1 hour of stopping exercise and preferably within 30 minutes” Anderson says.

New Chapter Organics Every Woman’s One Daily contains the essential vitamins and minerals you need, plus probiotics. www.newchapter.com

MaraNatha All Natural No-Stir Almond Butter provides plenty of protein and lots of great taste. www.maranatha.com

Flora’s Floradix Iron plus Herbs is a convenient liquid iron supplement with B and C vitamins for added absorption. www.iherb.com

Uncle Sam Instant Oatmeal with Soymilk is high fiber, low fat, low sodium, 100% whole grain, and an excellent source of healthy omega 3 fats. www.unclesamcereal.com

Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Bread in Cinnamon Raisin is a delicious organic source of complex carbs and protein. www.unclesamcereal.com

Great news, right? As surfers, we know there is almost nothing as satisfying as a post-session grind! But what about before sessions and at other times? Laird Hamilton starts the day with a protein shake because it’s easy to digest, then goes for breakfast after he’s spent a few hours on the water.

Champion longboarder, Mary Osborne, winner of MTV’s “Surf Girls,” and co-author of Sister Surfer: A Woman’s Guide to Surfing with Bliss and Courage sticks with fruit or a very light meal before paddling out, then opts for a big healthy salad for a post-surf meal. “After a really long session, Mary Osborne though, I’ll go for photo: Jeff Johnson / Courtesy of Patagonia Mexican food,” says Osborne. “And if I can justify it, I will eat a burger...yummy!” When it comes to contests, Osborne never eats before a heat, always afterward. “I feel lighter on my feet if I wait to eat,” says Osborne. “The night before a contest, I don’t eat much differently than I normally do—I try not to eat too much bread, rice, potatoes (although I love them).

I stick with greens and fresh foods.”

As the 2005 Pipeline Longboard Champion and 2002 Women’s World Longboard Champion, super fit Kim Hamrock, AKA “Danger Woman,” also knows how Kim Hamrock,Pavones to keep her body working photo: Scary Barry at its optimum for better surfing. “I basically eat whatever my body is craving because it knows best,” says Hamrock. “What I eat before paddling out depends on what kind of surf I am surfing in. If the waves are really big, I want to have some power behind me, and I will eat some protein and carbs—either a protein shake or toast with peanut butter and an egg on top.” The night before a contest or strenuous surf session, Hamrock dines on a shrimp-basil pasta dish with a salad full of veggies and a glass of red wine.

So what about that stack of banana pancakes or giant gut-busting burrito? “There are 21 meals in a week,” says Andersen. “If 18 of them are healthy, you are eating better than most people.” So go ahead and splurge once in a while, but eat well most of the time. You—and your surfing—deserve it! d __ Tracy Rubert is the managing editor of Better Nutrition magazine. She holds an MFA in fiction writing from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. In addition to writing articles for health & fitness publications, she has published fiction in a number of literary journals and is currently working on a novel. A fourth-generation California native, Tracy is an avid surfer, and can often be found paddling out at Bolsa Chica or Blackie’s. She lives in Long Beach CA with her husband and their rescue mutt, Mojo. Look for her article, “Surf Lit 101” in the next issue of WSSM. References: G. Douglass Andersen DC, CCN. www.andersEnchiro.com, http://www.betternutrition.com/healthy-fats-omega-3-essential-fatty-acids/features/featurearticles/779 http://www.betternutrition.com/brain-health-diet supplements/columns/favoritethings/816 http://www.betternutrition.com/boost-immunity-supplements/supplements/checkout/821 “Fueled for Fitness” By Debra Rouse, ND Better Nutrition March 08

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LIFESTYLE

. . . My Daily Yoga

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Grab a blanket, a towel, or anything at all and do some invigorating yoga poses that will help build strength,

By Zofia Karubin

Certified Yoga Instructor

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endurance, flexibility, and focus, so you can have more fun surfing and catch more waves.

Whether you’re going surfing today or you’re waiting for the next swell, these yoga poses will help improve and maintain flexibility and strength especially in the upper body. The more you practice, the more you will see and feel how much this ancient science of yoga enhances all aspects of your life- especially surfing.

You don’t even have to wait to be at the beach to do these poses, you can do them anytime... All you need is a peaceful quiet space on the beach or wherever you may be, so that you can internalize your focus and go within as you bring your attention to your breath and relax your body.

Connect your breath to the sound of the ocean. On the beach when doing yoga, sunbathing, or relaxing, you can bring your focus to your breath, and allow it to fill your lungs completely and oxygenate your whole body. Deep breathing is the key to receiving the benefits of yoga. Remember to expand the belly, rib cage, and chest on each inhalation. Then on each exhalation collapse the chest, rib cage, and then the belly. Allow the breath to be deep and long, especially when exhaling. The deeper and longer the breath: the better for your body, mind, and spirit.

After you’ve warmed up, you are ready to begin...

Remember to keep breathing and really listen to your body, and never strain or force anything. It’s all about moving in the right direction and it’s not about perfection. Take it slow and take it easy, and be very gentle and loving with your body. Every pose should be enjoyable and feel good. You may repeat the entire flow of yoga poses 6 to 12 times. You may also focus on one or two poses that feel right at that moment.

DISCLAIMER: Avoid these poses if you’re pregnant & consult a pre-natal yoga instructor.

ALWAYS consult your physician before practicing these or any other exercises.

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Plank Pose: (Pictured above)

Body and legs are straight, toes curled under, press the heels back, arms are straight with hands below the shoulders. Look forward and feel your breath flowing thru your whole body. Keep the shoulders away from the ears and extend your head forward. Contracting all your muscles as you exhale and flow gently and slowly to the next pose.

Benefits: Strengthens and energizes your core, upper body, hip, and leg muscles.

Also stretches and strengthens your hands, wrists, feet and toes.

Warm Up: First, take a couple minutes to connect to your breath and do some warm up stretches. You can sit or stand when warming up. Repeat these stretches a few times till your neck, arms, and shoulders feel loose and relaxed.

A ) Gently stretch your neck, by rolling you head around one way, then the other way. Keep the breath flowing and feel the neck muscles gently stretching.

B ) Slowly turn your head to look left and then right, feeling every muscle of your neck gently stretching as you breathe.

C ) Bring the arms up and stretch them up and over your head as you inhale. Then as you exhale, stretch your arms out as you slowly bring the arms down.

D ) Roll the shoulders up and back, chest forward and squeeze your

shoulder blades together. You can even bring your hands together behind your back to really expand your lungs, inhale and exhale deeply, as you bring your shoulders down and away from your ears.

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Four Limb Stick Pose – Chaturanga Dandasana:

Exhale and bring your body parallel to the ground and hold it there for several breaths, for as long as comfortable without strain. Arms are at a ninety degree angle with elbows hugging the body. Continue breathing as you extend your chest and head forward and keep the shoulders away from the ears. Slowly and gently flow to the next pose.

At first this pose may be challenging, but it’s amazing how fast your body will increase and maintain the strength to hold this pose.

Benefits: Invigorates and strengthens your core muscles, upper body, lower body, triceps, chest, shoulders and arms. Improves respiratory function.

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Cobra Pose (A) - Bhujangasana:

Inhale, and slowly lift your body up without using your arms. Keep the arms close to your body and use them for gentle support while keeping the shoulders down. Your main support comes from the muscles of your lower back, buttocks, and legs. Fuse all those muscles together to lift your upper body. Exhale and extend your chest and head forward and up; look up. Keep breathing, then very gently release down to the next pose.

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Cobra Pose (B) - Bhujangasana:

Exhale when you are ready to release, and bring your head down very slowly. Feel your breath and the energy traveling up and down your spine as you relax the forehead down. Shoulders are relaxed and away from the ears. You can relax here as long as you need to, and then move gently to the next pose.

Benefits: Strengthens muscles of your back, arms, and legs. Stretches the front of your body and lengthens muscles of your arms. Increases lung capacity and calms the mind.

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Upward-Facing Dog Pose – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana:

Inhale and lift your body up as you press your hands flat into the ground. Arms are straight with hands below the shoulders.

Balance on the tops of your feet and point your toes back. Continue breathing deeply as you open your chest and heart, and feel all the muscles in the front of your body stretching gently – from your toes to your nose. With the breath, gently arch the spine up, while looking up and back. Take as many breaths as you need in this pose and enjoy it fully, then gently release into the next pose.

Benefits: Strengthens and lengthens your arms, shoulders, legs, and spine. Expands the rib cage and lungs with each breath. Increases body heat, and energizes your body.

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Half Turtle Pose – Ardha Kurmasana: Exhale and slowly release

your knees down, sit back on your heels, bring the chest and forehead down. Stretch your arms over your head on the floor and relax. Breathe deeply as you focus on relaxing your sacrum (tail bone area), lower back, middle back, upper back, shoulders, and head. Feel your bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and all the cells in your body relaxing. Feel the energy flowing up and down your spine. Continue breathing and feel your heart beat. Relax here and then repeat the flow of yoga poses from the top, 6 to 12 times.

Benefits: Gently stretches and relaxes the arms, shoulders, neck, spine, hips, thighs, and ankles. Massages your internal organs. Helps to calms your mind.

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Namaste: My inner light bows to your inner light.

Zofia Karubin is a Certified Yoga Instructor who resides in Los Angeles, California where she loves to surf and do yoga on the beach. She has been teaching yoga classes for adults, teens, and children for over a decade.

Zofia’s life-long passion for yoga has been passed down from her mother who is also a yoga teacher. Currently, Zofia is working on a book for surfers “Surfboard Yoga Warm-Up” inspired by waterman Erik Nordskog. Look for more yoga poses with Zofia in the next issue of WSSM. Photos shot on location during high tide in a cove North of Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu, California; the original site of many Hollywood films including the famous Beach Blanket Bingo from 1965.

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Not Surfin'- Days

Staying Fit Courtney Tailor with

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cross-train for many different reasons. I want to be fit, flexible, and have endurance because it’s important to my performance. When I surf I use multiple muscles while paddling, duck diving and riding waves, and my cross training on land incorporates things that I use while surfing on the waves.

We surfers aren’t just floating on the water and catching waves, but rather, athletes that utilize the ocean and its power as their platform to showcase their power, grace, techniques, and style on a wave. They need to be in shape to do that well and without sustaining injuries.

Another reason I cross-train is because I love working out!

I like feeling the tension in my muscles the following day after a solid workout.

Cross-training is important because it not only keeps you healthier and helps you surf better, but it can help to prevent injuries which many athletes endure in the water while surfing.

Conlogue Medicine Ball Squat Thrusters

o Keeping your back straight, push your bottom back, squat and lower the medicine ball close to the Indo Board while extending your arms.

Surfing is a great workout…

But to take the sport to a higher level of performance, only cross training can prepare your body for that. Bigger surf and stronger currents require strength, endurance

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and sometimes, long periods of holding your breath when you’re held under the water, and is a unique sport where you have to hunt down a wave to surf; you paddle, sit, surf a wave, and paddle some more. It is very repetitive, and unless it’s big with lots of waves and current- your body won’t get as strong as it needs to be. Every person has their individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses whether it is upper or lower body strength or balance, etc. The key is to identify the weakness and fix it on the land, therefore seeing the change in the water.

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MY CROSS-TRAINING METHODS

Stretching and warming up my muscles is a very important part of my workout, because I want to do my best to prevent injury to my body. I love training in a group that pushes and challenges me; I’m constantly mixing it up to keep it fun and exciting. I enjoy a lot of core workouts, such as the Indo Board and other balance equipment; I feel they’re great to add to any workout.

Running on my track team, pole vaulting and post-workout stretching is important for me too. These training methods work for me and make me stronger, more flexible, and better balanced, which makes surfing more enjoyable. I’m able to take my body to where my mind wants to go.

My goal is to surf bigger waves and tow-in, so by cross-training, I’m prepared for that day.

Every person has their own individual process they need to develop, but there are some very basic concepts and techniques that everyone can apply to their workout routine. Core strengthening, balance, endurance, and flexibility are key components to any workout and should be done at least twice a week to see the benefits.

The smart idea for a beginner is to start slow. Workout tools such as the Indo Board, balance ball, jump rope, medicine ball, weights, trampoline, skateboard, bike, etc… all add enjoyment to a workout.

Mix it up and find what works best for you and keep it fun and exciting.

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through your legs and hamstrings as you straighten your body, curl the medicine ball and perform a shoulder press. Repeat.

Muscles being used: Hamstrings, Quadraceps, Core, Deltoids, Glutes Deltoids, Glutes

Medicine Ball Torso Twist o Stand up straight, holding the medicine ball directly in front of you. Engage your core (tighten abs) as you bend your knees and rotate your torso to a 3 o’clock position.

Keeping your core engaged, rotate your torso to bring the ball to a 9 o’clock position.

Muscles used: Core

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Indo Board Pushups With your hands wide, core engaged, bend your arms and lead with your chest toward the board.

Push back up, keeping your abs drawn in and head straight. o

Muscles being used: Core, Pectoralis, Triceps

Featuring 7 routines ranging from 27 minutes to 85 minutes. Over 6 hours of yoga practice! www.eoinfinnyoga.com

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Medicine Ball Wood Chop o Beginning with good posture and the medicine ball at shoulder level, rotate your torso and hips as you bend your knees and reach to your left foot. Engage your core (tighten abs) as you stand up and rotate your body, raising the medicine ball over your right shoulder.

Repeat, then switch sides.

Muscles being used: Quadraceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Core, Deltoids

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POWER YOGA FOR HAPPINESS 2 Top athlete trainer Eoin Finn, shows surfers how to stay on top of the waves, and in peak performance. Here’s what WSSM reader & yoga enthusiast, Trish Edwards, had to say...

“I found this dvd to be very informative. It’s definitely for surfers since he does a lot of back stretching, chest opening, shoulder stretching and twisting that will totally help stretch out those tight muscles. He also does a great core, arm strengthening and balancing routine that I enjoyed. This dvd really helps surfers to stretch and build balance! However, for those that are brand new to yoga, please note that these yoga routines are not for the beginner- and there is no person on the dvd showing you alternative positions. However, Eoin Finn does verbally tell you what you can do to make the pose easier- which is helpful.

You must be fit, flexible and well-balanced already, to really maximize this dvd’s potential”.

SURF EXERCISES WITH TAYLOR KNOX Pro surfer Taylor Knox, invites you on a journey of intense core training, that will take your performance surfing not just to the next level, but several levels beyond that!

Balance is the center piece of the routines, so you can count on your abs BURNING after only a few minutes. Intense, fun, and challenging is a great description for this dvd, and you’ll enjoy the unique moves Taylor demonstrates that really do mimic the twists and turns of performance surfing. Sweet!

With a yoga ball being the only physical prop you need, and inner strength and determination propelling you through the most intense segments... If you have room for just one workout dvd in your collection, THIS SHOULD BE IT! Complete with a pull-out chart of all the exercises performed so that you can take this workout anywhere. WSSM gives it two very enthusiastic thumbs UP! www.surfexercises.com SHRED SLED More than just a skateboard, smaller and more manueverable than a snowboard, the Shred Sled features a high quality and innovative design that will bring you hours and hours of entertainment. It’s simple tilt/lean-to-start design allows enjoyement even if you’ve never been able to master the “Wave”, “Snake” or any of the other popular skate inspired toys that are on the market. With a unique 4 wheel inline base, a deck with studs strategically placed so that your feet just STICK, lightweight aluminum alloy castors that stand up to the most intense tricks, and a patented rotating middle that allows both feet to move freely, therefore mimicing the carving movements of a snowboard or surfboard- you’re in for some super FUN! www.shredsled.com

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LIFESTYLE

. . . A Thrifty Woman

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A clothes swap is a fun way to re-vamp today’s trash, and turn it into tomorrow’s treasure!

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Bring your gently used, unwanted items, and take home some new treasure!

We all have items of clothing that we skip over, and over, and over in our closets, that we just can’t seem to part with- but never end up wearing. You may be keeping them because they’re your “skinny” jeans, a shirt that used to have sentimental value- until you wore it too much and it became commonplace, or you have simply outgrown the style- but it’s still a perfectly good item!

Solution? A clothes swap!

YOU’LL NEED: group of friends of similar size any gently used items that you no longer want social location to gather friends drinks, munchies full length mirror

DIRECTIONS: Invite a group of your close friends, and tell them to bring friends, to your house, a nearby park, or beach. You’ll want to be somewhere with good lighting, and enough room to spread out in a big circle.

Ask them to bring any gently used, unwanted items (they must be free of holes & stains), to your get-together, and if you feel comfortable doing so, also ask them to bring either a small munchie or drinks to share with the group. The more the merrier! Set a specific time to meet- usually 3-4 hours is plenty of time without making this an ordeal that lasts all day.

Go through your closet, bathroom and kitchen, and gather everything you haven’t used or worn in the last 6 months -1 year, and put it aside. If you love something, but don’t feel well whenever you wear it (for whatever reason) get rid of it! Don’t hold back… de-clutter your life, so you can make room for the new treasures you’ll be bringing home.

Once everyone is there, each girl takes a turn, holding each item she wants to give away, high in the air for everyone to see. This is often accompanied by a description or example of its uses.

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MAKE IT CLEAR to everyone, that if they see something they want- speak up!

Shyness is not rewarded at clothes swaps. If several (or everyone) wants a certain item, it gets tossed into the “everyone” pile. At the end of the swap, everyone tries on the items they love, selecting one item they REALLY want.

Usually, everyone will find something from that pile to please them, and you will all go home richer- in possessions, without having spent a dime!

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While its nice to accessorize your wardrobe to fit your mood or a specific season of the year, and even more fun to go to the mall and grab the latest-greatest pair of jeans or cute top (on sale of course), sometimes the money just isn’t there, and even if it was—do you really need to be spending it on such things?

Instead, save your money for a rainy day, and look around you for creative ways to reuse the items you already have, or swap them out for new treasure.

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In tough economic times, it becomes a necessity to really think about what you throw away... and also what you buy!

may be closer than you think!

Gather at least 4 girls per gathering. You’ll find more diverse treasures that way.

You don’t have to ALL be the same size. As long as you have a couple small girls, mediums, and larges… everyone will find SOMETHING they like.

Don’t want anything new? Give away what you’re tired of, and just enjoy the day with friends, without taking anything home. The companionship of the other girls is often the big reward in itself. (While this sounds like it would be easy… chances are you’re going to find SOMETHING you just can’t live without.)

Got a money saving idea or thrifty tip? Send it to us for inclusion in a future issue! Log-on to www.womenssurfstyle.com and click on contact.

We’d love to hear from you!

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Home Remedies

SURF Aid First Aid for Sea Urchin or WANA Sting

by Coco Holub

If you have ever been stung by a sea urchin in Hawaii, then you can probably remember the incident very vividly!

Sharp, razor like pain shooting up your leg or arm followed by an intense, throbbing ache. Not only is the sting painful initially, it is a sting that demands proper care and attention for weeks to come.

Sea urchins, known as wana (pronounced vana) in Hawaii, are found along shallow reef slopes and flats, and are often wedged among the crevices found in the coral framework. Sea Urchins bear two kinds of spines – primary and secondary spines. Both break apart into multiple splinters under the skin, and the splinters bear toxin-producing venom after skin contact. Black or purple discoloration of the skin surrounding the wound is common.

After being stung for the first time by wana, I truly could not get a grip on how painful my sting was and decided I was only being dramatic. Only later did I research and find that multiple wounds received from black sea urchins may induce a reaction so severe as to cause difficulty in breathing, weakness and even collapse. I received a 22-spine sting on my big toe and the skin underneath on my left foot. I got advice from surf instructors, lifeguards and local surfers on what to do to care for such a severe sting. Here is how I After recovered quickly and successfully from my 22 spine wana sting!

1. Remove the spines deliberately, completely and immediately!

2. Spray or soak the wound in a vinegar solution as soon as possible. Vinegar soothes the pain.

3. Soak your wound completely submerged in the hottest water tolerable for about 30 min. followed by soaking in vinegar for about 15 min. Do this 2-3 times daily for about 4 days after being stung.

4. Keep foot or hand elevated when possible. Keep off foot or limit activity for at least one day after sting.

being stung for the first time by wana, I truly could not get a grip on how painful my sting was...

5. On the fourth day, soak foot in hot water for 30 min. Use a razor blade to gently scrape skin away from the splinters. Work carefully cutting your skin in the same direction as the splinters. When skin becomes dry, soak in hot water again; repeat.

6. Repeat step 5 daily or every few days as needed until all splinters are gone. Splinters are completely gone when gently pressing on the area does not cause any pain! (FYI: Epsom Salts also make the hot water work like magic, a miracle aid for things like regular splinters.)

7. Research your sting! I used the internet to help guide me through recovery.

I got most of the splinters out within the first week, but continued to soak and cut splinters out until the fourth week. Some splinters will work themselves out of your skin. In my opinion, soaking your foot softens the area and makes it much easier and less painful to work with. The heat from soaking helps the deeper splinters move closer to the surface.

MAHALO to all those out there who gave me the great advice that helped me recover successfully!

Coco

(1, 2) Source – Waikiki Aquarium Education Department : Marine Life Profiles. This article is not meant as a substitute for professional medical help.

Always consult a physician first when injured.

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Organize My Life

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Manage your home more efficiently with these useful tips & ideas

“I was recently reading a fantastic book called “It’s Here....Somewhere” by Alice Fulton-Osborne & Pauline Hatch, which has helped me tremendously, because even though my house is pretty organized, I’ve found that streamlining is the key! It’s totally my latest and greatest discovery.

Get rid of clutter! Get rid of stuff you don’t care about! This is especially important if you live in a small apartment, as I do, but even if you’re fortunate enough to have a good sized house, it’s still the best thing you can do before trying to organize all of your belongings. By having less stuff, this wonderful process of organizing will be much easier because you don’t have to think so frantically about how to use every little inch of space. The point I’m REALLY trying to make is... keep what you USE, toss (recycle/giveaway) the rest. I have not streamlined my entire house yet, but I tell ya, the spaces I have cleared out give me so much peace. When I need something it’s right there, and I don’t have to move 5 things to get to it!

I highly encourage you to make small steps so that your changes will become a part of your life, instead of something you stress about be-

cause you can’t keep up with all of your new and creative ways of doing things. Keep it simple and you’ll reach your goal!”

o Fact: Limited space means

o Always have a specific bag

limited stuff. If you have one

dresser for all your clothes, don’t keep two dressers worth of stuff crammed in the drawers, piled on top, and stacked on the floor.

Chances are you’re really not using 100% of those clothes.

o When streamlining your

drawers and closets, be ruthless! Get rid of all those stained, too small, too big, odd colored clothing that you keep passing over. After clearing out what you’d prefer not to use, it might look like you don’t have a lot left, but how nice will it be to have a dresser or closet with only things you love and give you confidence!

o Same idea applies to other

parts of your home. Go through your food storage containers, match lids, and discard the odd sized ones you constantly avoid. Keep only you’re beloved coffee mugs, this is a great space saver in your kitchen cabinets.

o Keep only what enhances

your life, as you go through every single bag, box, drawer, and shelf in your home. Don’t underestimate the need to get rid of some of the small “insignificant” things like hair ties, writing pens, screws and nails, etc. It’s wonderful not having to dig through all those things to get to what you’re looking for.

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Try to not live every day with the “I might need it someday” mindset. How long o

have you held onto that second can opener and actually needed it?

Besides, if it’s the small cluttery stuff you’re wanting to keep, most likely you’ll be able to borrow it from a friend, get it from a second hand or regular retail store pretty easily IF you end up needing it on that special occasion.

o Saving memories: If you

come across something that brings back memories and you feel you can’t part with it, but never use it, take a picture of it and pass it on!

o For every one thing you

bring in, one thing must go out. It doesn’t have to be of the

same category, but it’s a good rule to live by. If you’re replacing something such as a jacket, but can’t bear to get rid of your old one, well, you must not actually need to replace it then.

or box waiting to welcome your charity items. Then you

won’t have to keep shuffling it around the house or be tempted to just put it back where it was because you don’t have a “get rid of” box to throw it in. It’s especially handy to have a container in your laundry area to catch all those socks with holes, pants the toddler has outgrown, etc.

o When buying clothing for

yourself or your children, think about the upkeep of the item before purchasing. Will

you have to iron it each and every time before it can be worn? Will you have to put it on the gentle cycle and keep it out of the dryer? If it is a waste of effort and a pain to keep up with, then why buy these delicate or high maintenance items when there are so many other options!

o Think of your home as a reflection of who you are. When

decorating, be bold and display items that tell others who you are and what you’re passionate about! It’s your place, make it your own! Don’t forget, keep it simple so you’ll have a place you’re excited about being in instead of a place that makes you feel like there’s something constantly needing to be cleaned, put away, straightened up, etc. A house will of course need cleaning, but if you have less stuff your cleaning time will be cut dramatically because you won’t

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have so many things to move when you need to wipe, sweep, or vacuum.

o Pack away like with like items... such as hats, mittens

& snow pants together, holiday wreathes, stockings, tree decorations & lights together, gardening tools, pots & supplies... I think you get the idea. You’re not going to use them anyway throughout the year, so why let them take up precious space you’re in and out of everyday?

o Cabinet rack organizers

that are normally used for plates and such are great for using in the freezer. If one thing in the world makes me not want to cook it’s the thought of trying to get frozen veggies out of the freezer and having everything else tumble out on top of me! The racks can be a little pricy, so a free solution is to put things in vertically instead of horizontally. It’ll help at least a little.

Finding attractive containers to organize your household items in will make keeping things tidy. so much more fun!

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LIFESTYLE

. . . Skimboarding

SKIM

by Jasmine Joy

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urn the page now if you are intimidated by the extreme underground scene... This is not another typical article on how to surf a section with finesse.

Welcome to a similar lifestyle at a whole different level, closer to shore. No need to panic. There is definitely tube time involved in the hardcore water sport known as SKIMBOARDING. Skimboarding or “skimming” is not a hobby or serious activity for everyone. It is a hybrid board sport linking the movement of surfing and skateboarding, minus fins or wheels. In Hawai‘i (birthplace of surfing), another term used by locals is “sand-sliding”. The earliest records of Hawaiians playing in the surf on planks of wood are found in Captain James Cook’s journal entries written in the late 1770’s. During this time, surfing was mainly done by Hawaiian royalty and only certain beaches were allowed access to commoners who wanted to partake in the ritual. These commoners rode alaia boards standing up on their feet and paipo boards on their bellies.

In its current form, skimming was established in Laguna Beach, CA during the early 1960’s. The evolution of the sport has amazingly progressed into a modern circus act of talented performers with spectators constantly watching in awe. There are two types of skimming around the world – flatland and wave-riding. The flatland scene relates to skating more because of all the technical stunts incorporated. In regions deprived of coastal shoreline, groups of skimmers have merged into skim communities that build ramps and rails in areas where shallow pools or rivers are available to the public.

Skimming is addictive, especially if you don’t mind getting tossed, pounded, or scraped. A sandy beach with hollow barrels breaking directly on shore would be an ideal setting for any wave rider, but the ratio of danger in hurting yourself is up there with some of the most adrenaline filled board sports. In wave-riding, sprinting toward the shore break occurs before the skimmer drops the board in front of his/her stride, to step onto it one foot at a time (preferably back foot first). Getting onto your board the proper way is agreeably the most challenging part of the learning process. Coordinated foot movement becomes automatic once it is harnessed by consistent practice. Choosing the correct wave with the right timing is the most important part of skimming. The best time to start charging toward the swash zone with board in hand is right after a wave breaks and there is another one setting up behind it.

To get started in this crazy sport, you should probably

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try to ride a friend’s board before you go out and splurge your hard-earned money on a piece of equipment that will most likely gather dust in your closet. Skimboards are not cheap unless you decide to master hydroplaning on a wooden board first. Once you become hooked and want to advance your riding skills, online research should take place in order to find a suitable shape for your status and style. Shopping around makes you understand the ultimate composites necessary for the conditions you will be facing on your local turf. Intermediate to advanced riders will need boards made of structural fiberglass or carbon for maximum performance, and the size of the board you purchase depends on your weight. Prices on boards for groms are not equivalent to what the big boys and girls pay. A basic fiberglass board with a foam core for the adolescent to adult generation is a little under $200.

There are generic brands available at a more reasonable rate, but they are not as durable and dynamic as those shaped by the masters. In 1976, Victoria Skimboards was the first manufacturer to enter the market and produce quality boards. Building a strong image throughout the years by hosting contests and staying loyal to customers has placed Victoria at the apex of skimboarding. Competition from other skimboard manufacturers was minor up until a decade ago when the internet started to boom.

Victoria was forced to reinvent the life of its company due to the static caused by newer brands.

Skimboarding has always been a predominately male sport which is why women are categorized as amateurs in contests. Yet, every season the scale of female skimmers rises, along with respect. Embracing women as extreme athletes has become a global custom. Women have finally earned their chance to express themselves at a professional level through competitive board sports.

This year will be the first time in which the women of the 34th Annual Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding (WCS) will be offered a pro division.

The WCS will be held on June 19th and 20th at Aliso Creek of Laguna Beach, CA. Winning purse money means nothing compared to the long-awaited recognition of the present. More importantly, “going pro” means that enough women have finally stepped their game up in the charging, throwing spray, busting tech, and getting barreled field. The question is . . . Who will make it out of the tube to be crowned the reigning skim queen of the world in 2010?

For more information on skimboarding, visit solshredskim.com or email jasminejoy@vicskim.com

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10,000 waves . . . Surf Stoke

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The first wave of my life that I paddled for, I thought for sure I should have caught.

When I finally did catch my first wave, I jumped up and thought to myself “what happened?”

When I had finally made it to my feet, the wave just kept going, as I just stood there on my board, slowly sinking into the water. Those were the painful days as a beginner surfer, which all surfers have endured, and persevered through.

Its kind of hard to remember in detail, that first ride on that day when the wave actually pushed me long enough, enabling me to stand for only a few seconds. I do remember though, being hooked on learning to surf, and it happened on that day. So, in retrospect, I guess I would have to consider that entire day to be wave #1.

As I lay in bed that night, recounting the session in my head, I realized from that day forward how hard surfing would be, and that my goal every time that I paddled out was to ride at least one wave per session.

When I did get at least one wave that I could ride, each session, I remember feeing so lucky. It felt like such a success and made the paddle out, the turtle rolls, and endless paddling against the current, all worthwhile.

Slowly as the months passed, I raised my “minimum” wave count to 2 waves per session… I was turning into a surfer! Sort of. Although I would tell people that I surfed, down deep inside I felt like a poser. I would think to myself “if you only saw the way I paddle like a turtle or lay on my board like it was a tombstone, you would think to yourself, is this his first time out?”

Though I was putting in the effort, surfing successfully required more than just desire and paddling… I knew the only way to get better was to get more waves, and that I must surf every day if I was to reach my goals.

After a year had passed (I was fortunate enough to live at a house on the beach, with weather that was nice enough to surf ten months out of the year), I was now catching about three waves per session.

I was surfing about 6 days a week and my wave count WAS increasing.

If the waves were one foot high- I was on it. If I thought I saw a water wedge- I was going out to get my fix!

Life had changed for me since I had begun surfing… My mood was uplifted and eager, life had more purpose and enjoyment- and I lived in the constant hope of REALLY surfing the next swell that was reportedly on its way.

During my second and third year of living on the beach, my wave count was jumping to about 6 waves per session. Nice! Realizing that I had outgrown the waves at my local East coast break, I started to do some research and determined that Hawaii was where I needed to be.

The island of choice? Oahu. It was the proving grounds to the world for surfing.

I moved to Waikiki with my wife, right in the heart of it- where we would have access to the most perfect waves in the world, at the drop of a hat. We were within 5 minutes walking distance, just long enough to warm up the arms and legs, and we were surfing everyday. I was now catching upwards of 8 - 12 waves per session!

One afternoon when I was sitting in the lineup, I heard a beginner surfer say, “I got a wave!” Their joy and accomplishment practically beamed from every pore, and due to their technique (or lack thereof) I believe it was one of their first sessions.

As I pondered the situation it made me think to myself “I wonder how many waves I’ve caught since I first started surfing?”

While waiting for another set to roll in, I began adding up the waves I’d caught on average- per day, with the number of months and years that I had been surfing. I was shocked to realize I had ridden literally thousands of waves!

As the realization of this began to sink in… I, for the first time in my life, finally felt like a real, true, surfer. I had put in my time, ridden swells from ankle high to triple overhead, and had a board quiver that gave me an option for almost every break. My dream of being a surfer- actually happened, and it all happened, just one wave at a time.

As the future stretches out before me, I wonder how many waves I will catch in my lifetime? 20,000? 30,000?

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LIFESTYLE

. . . No Waves Day

Find joy in another ocean of green...

by Sandra Olson

the rolling green hills of the Ko’Olau Golf Club

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Warming up at the driving range Bill & Trish, ready to rock!

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ou check the surf report and are disheartened to hear the waves are flat, without a hint of a swell on the horizon. Yet you’re itching to get outside, to enjoy some sunshine and companionship! What to do!

With shopping out of the question in this economy, and lunch or dinner out with friends only a quick fix for the extremely bored- and certainly not as exciting or adrenalin producing as surfing… it may be time to look to a new source of entertainment. How about a round of golf?

While golf may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture surfers… it has actually become quite a pastime for surf stars such as Kelly Slater and Rob Machado, and is an excellent way to blow off some steam, have some giggles with friends, and spend an afternoon eating, relaxing, and not worrying about anything, but making it to the next hole without losing ANOTHER ball.

Being out in nature is often what surfers are craving, a connection to the earth, a living breathing source of energy, and the rolling hills of a golf course, with the birds singing and soft winds blowing may be just what you need to freshen your mind, and test your body in new ways.

Dan & Bill warming up for the course

Paths that twist and turn, revealing breathtaking views

It was on a beautiful day in October, ‘09 when I surprised Dan on his 38th birthday with the news that he shouldn’t make any plans for his big day… we were going golfing, and our good friends, Bill & Trish Edwards, would be joining us!

He looked at me in cautious trepidation—neither of us could golf worth a hoot, Bill & Trish were about the same, and I had (innocently) reserved us a round of golf at the 3rd hardest golf course in the nation! Turns out the locals don’t play here as much, due to the foliage that eats their golf balls (we solved that… read on!)…they’re missing out! The course is intricately and magnificently designed, and requires an experienced golfer- if you are going to be strict about score keeping—but who cares about that, right?

The price was what enticed me originally—only $45 per person (local rate), not bad for a full day of entertainment with friends, and that included the golf carts— which I was looking forward to driving.

We picked up our two gigantic fresh deli sandwiches from Stortos (papaya seed dressing on the side), packed them away with drinks in the cooler, and then headed over the Pali’s (Ko’Olau mountain range) to the east side of Oahu for a beautiful, lazy afternoon at the Ko’olau golf club. Well, kinda lazy.

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The view at Hole #15

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Bill and Trish met us at the club house, which showcased panoramic views and ornate, luxurious bathrooms, giving us a pampered feeling before stepping foot on the world renowned course. We proceeded to check in, register for our golf carts, then headed out to meet our cart man, Randy Powell, who showed us to our carts which had fresh towels, ice AND coolers, and expandable roofsin case it rained. He loaded our bags, coolers, and hats for us and sent us on our way to meet up with the course “ambassador”, Tom. Tom was extremely helpful, and after learning it was our first time on the course, (were we

that obvious?) he made sure we were aware that due to the showers that morning, the course would be slippery, the foliage dense, and there might be critters out thereso be careful. Thanks for looking out, Tom! Now, non of us were golf enthusiasts- beginners would be an understatement, so we decided that we were here for FUN only… and wouldn’t be keeping score all that much (especially after 7 strokes!). After trying out a few balls at the driving range—to get the feel of it, we ventured to hole one, and our real adventure began. Though nine holes was all we were going to play, we were still slow at starting, ok—so I was a bit slow and kept missing the ball, over and over and over (Dan says I played 36 holes that day- just with all the swinging I was doing), so we were happy to wave anyone that came up behind us on through the course while we waited off to the side. They happily played right on through, with such respect and grace that we all felt a little awed by their prowess and the force and direction with which they struck the ball. Kinda like watching a surfer take a massive drop at their home break- in stride, and then ravage the lip of the wave while spraying the entire lineup with determined, precise style! Inspiring!

The lush, spectacular views just seemed to get better and better with each hole, and even though parts of the course were a little soggy from the morning rain, the carts kept us dry, and were a real source of entertainment, as we laughed, yelled and bumped carts. (Yep... “accidentally” bumped carts.)

Because we weren’t serious golfers, of course we lost balls along the way—so many in fact that we finally ended up with just one each. Oh No! That was when Dan decided to go hunting for his ball, and emerged out of the lush foliage lining the course, with at least half a dozen of them! From then on, we realized the foliage was a treasure chest of lost balls that we simply delved into whenever our stash got low. This allowed Dan and Bill to randomly drive balls into the distance—seeing who could drive the farthest, and generally cracking themselves up- until they ran low and it was time to move on to the next hole, bordered by more decadent ball-filled foliage.

A stop for lunch at hole 5 offered an awe inspiring view… we parked our carts close together and shared our delicious Stortos Deli Sandwiches, that satisfied us to a T with it’s fresh veggies, meats and amazing locally-made bread, completed to perfection with a douse of Papaya Seed dressing… YUM! Drinks drunk, chips eaten, and we were off to finish the rest of our course with full tummies. Who needs McDonalds!

After more twists, turns, quaint bridges and spectacular views, we were happy to find several well maintained restrooms, with fountains divulging crisp, cold water to refresh us. What a great course and facilities!

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. . . No Waves Day

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So, after unloading our bags and clubs into the car, we jumped back in the golf carts and proceeded to drive the course backwards- till we found hole 15. They were right… amazing view! and definitely worth playing through. Wish we would have remembered it earlier! We could have skipped a hole or two before that.

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Had the waves been pumping, we would have missed out on an afternoon of just pure fun with good friends, munching, taking our time, laughing, missing balls and cheering for the occasional Whack! that meant a well-connected drive. All of the daily stresses of work seemed miles away- as far away as the pillow soft clouds that billowed high above, as we watched the sun march across the sky and over the towering Ko’Olau mountain range. What an amazing day. Surfing was happily on the back burner as we treated our muscles and minds to a new sport that was energizing, unusual, and SO MUCH FUN—especially on a flat, no-waves day! Give it a try sometime- you’re gonna love it! b

TIPS

FOR A PERFECT GOLF OUTING:

o Bring a lunch (Stortos Deli Sandwiches are PERFECT

for a day on the course—light, yet mouth watering-satisfying! www.stortos.com)

o Pack drinks! Coolers are usually supplied, and you’ll

likely find a water fountain along the way of most coursesbut you better check with your golf course first when making your reservation. By preparing ahead, you’ll find that an ice cold soda is very refreshing halfway through the course.

o Start mid-day! An 11am t-time is perfect, as the “dawn

patrollers” have already played through, so you can really take it at your own pace.

o Wear old shoes, or at least ones you can rummage about in the bushes in without ruining them forever.

o Bring a hat for shade. You’ll want it after the 3-4th hole!

o Bring sunscreen, and apply it before you register at

the club house, so it has time to soak in before you begin sweating in the sun.

o Camera (with video)! There are so many memories to

make—you’ll be glad you can look back and laugh at your friend’s bad golf later on.

o Let people play through- ANYTIME! Less stress, and they’ll enjoy their game more too.

o Take only 4 people per party—most courses won’t let you play through with more than that in your group. Cuts down on the unruly frolicking I suppose… and NO, you can’t “catch up” to your friends either along the way (I asked). The course “ambassador” will catch you, and you risk being kicked out.

o Call ahead and find out if the rates are discounted dur-

ing certain times of the day. You can save a real bundle by being some of the last ones on the course.

o Have fun! Don’t take it too seriously… after all- this is a hobby, unlike surfing- which is your life!

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. . . Beach Living

“Essential Luxuries�

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SandHole, The Beach Game ($29.95)

Bring another element of fun to the beach, with Sandhole, The Beach Game! A mix between horseshoes and bean bag toss, this easy to transport, foldable beach game is easy to set up, can be played almost anywhere, and gives hours of fun in the sun! Kit includes: 2 targets, 8 refillable bags, 8 sand stakes, 2 cups, and a convenient durable carrying pouch. www.sandholegame.com

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For Fun o Pocket Disc ($14.99): a floppy, crocheted frisbee that comes

in an array of colors to suit any mood. Easy to toss and catch, and especially good for young children, or anyone that requires a “softer” beach frisbee. www.pocketdisc.com

o Ed Hardy Beach & Umbrellas; mats, beach balls and swim rings in an assortment of popular Ed Hardy prints such as the Tiger and Koi fish. Enjoy the built-in cup holders in the French Swim Lounge!

Beach umbrellas and much more available by calling 213.623.3200 o XtreMP3 ($149.99): Groove to your favorite tunes via the waterproof MP3 player, offering clear, crisp sound while underwater. Upload 250 of your favorite tunes via USB. www.finisinc.com

For Surf o Keoki Surfboards: A great board is key to enjoying those long, lazy

summer days in the surf. Order your custom, hand shaped surfboard from a shaper that knows! www.keokisurfboards.com

o Kahuna Creations Big Stick and Skateboard: Paddle your way

across the pavement with these ultimate beach toys; the Big Stick and longboard skateboard. Easy to enjoy no matter what your athletic level; the Big stick allows those who normally cannot skate, an opportunity to enjoy the glide with minimal balance & effort required. www.kahunacreations.com

o Surf Wax: Save the reef, and find a surf wax that is compatible with

your water temperature- for minimal wax loss. Sexwax offers a time-tested surf wax that covers effectively, and lasts, (www.sexwax.com), and Sticky Bumps offers a new line of fluorescent colored wax, in multiple temperatures. Sport your favorite color in style! www.stickybumps.com

For Hair & Body o Leave-In Hair Conditioner by Nani Hair Care ($17.95): The BEST

leave-in conditioner for any beach enthusiast. Paraben free, this conditioner boasts over 25 natural exotic botanicals, antioxidants and source proteins, and after only a few spritzes, you’ll have tangle free locks that turn to silk when you rinse them out. WSSM gives this conditioner 2 thumbs UP! www.nanihair.com

o Azula mat ($14.50): Keep your swimsuit snag free at the pool or

beach, or use as a mat to keep your clothes clean, anywhere you go! www.myazula.com

o Maui Jim Sunglasses: The absolute BEST sunglasses on the market,

Maui Jim recently unveiled a new line of shades for the “trendier” customer. You can now find the brilliant colors of life, as seen only through the lens of Maui Jim, and the quality you trust, in a variety of hot styles.

Best part? If the lenses scratch, they’ll replace them for free! Now that’s service! See page 88 for a look at their new line or visit www.mauijim.com

o Addiction Cosmetics: For the best and longest lasting “beach

makeup”, we look no further than Addiction Cosmetics! From super shim-

mery eyeliners (which double perfectly for eyeshadow as well), to blush that radiates freshness, to SPF20 tinted moisturizers, face powders and foundation... These cosmetics are for the glam girl that likes to play rough in the water and still look like a jem. www.addictionnv.com

o Slippers/Flip Flops: whatever

you want to call them, no beach day is complete without a comfy pair of footwear. We recommend Scott Hawaii (seen below-blue), Flojos, Sanuk, Rafters (for rockier beaches- seen below in brown) or Frisky Shoes for a great pair.

o Jellyfish Squish ($9.99): Portuguese man-of-war or jellyfish stings?

No problem! Jellyfish Squish “squish the pain” to the rescue! Eliminates the sting, swelling and pain within seconds. www.jellyfishsquish.com

o Sunscreen by Smart Girls Who Surf: Sunscreen should be #1 in any beach bag, and one that works well and doesn’t have harmful chemicals in it is even better! Smart Girls Who Surf offers natural and chemical free sunscreen and skin care products that REALLY work. We love the Grab-NGo kit ($24.00) for that weekend surf getaway, and the organic SPF 32 sunscreen face stick ($14.99) for sunny surf sessions or extended beach time. Learn more at www.smartgirlswhosurf.com

For Transportation & Storage o Roller Cooler “Dream Dot” ($60.00): (below) Fully insulated with leak resistant design; collapses for easy storage. If you only have one coolerthis should be IT! (14.75” x 11” x 12”) www.roomitup.com

o Sports Accessory Bag “Dream Dot” ($11): (below) Perfect for orga-

nizing your surf wax, surf comb, FCS key, sunscreen, eye drops, gum, ID, etc. Keep it all safe and secure in this handy little bag featuring 3 zippered compartments and a metal clasp top clip. Handy! www.roomitup.com

o Beach Tote “Bright Bloom” ($36.00): (below) This super spacious bag is perfect for carrying large items, or pretty much everything! Features include a terry cloth interior, multiple roomy interior pockets, dual top handles and a magnetic snap closure. www.roomitup.com

o Market Tote “80’s Dot” ($36.00): (below) Odd-sized and heavy items are a breeze to carry with this market tote, featuring a padded handle for easy carrying, collapsible design for storage, and a strong aluminum frame. www.roomitup.com

o Dog Collars & Leashes ($24.95/$21.95): Eye catching graphics are

printed on web collars and leashes, which sport a miniature seat belt buckle that conveniently releases with the push of a button on the collars and a welded steel D ring for leash attachment. Go ahead- spoil your pooch with these one-of-a-kind accessories! www.buckle-down.com

Parasheet ($40.00): The best beach blanket on the market and weighing only one pound!

Unfolded, it measures 7’ x 7’ and has built-in sand pockets that weight it down so it won’t blow away. Stays cool to the touch, sand doesn’t stick to it, dries quickly and folds into a handly pocket attached! www.thetravelhammock.com wSSm | womenssurfstyle.com | 69

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. . . She Surfs

She Surfs

Photo: Chad Oakley

MARIA KUZMOVICH AGE: 24 SURFBOARD: 5’9 Mad Dog swallow tail FAVORITE SURF BREAK: The Inlet YEARS SURFING: 7 years What was your inspiration to begin surfing? My older

brother LJ inspired me to start surfing. When we were younger, I remember he had tons of surfing posters on his walls and he always had surf magazines laying around the house. I would read the articles and see the pictures of people surfing and I remember thinking how awesome it would be to surf... Years later my brother finally got me on a surfboard and I’ve been surfing ever since.

What has been the biggest challenge to you as a surfer? Remembering to put sunscreen on is often a chal-

lenge of mine. If I pull up to the beach and see good waves, I get so excited! I forget some of the most important things, like sunscreen. Another challenge of mine is finding a bikini that stays on while surfing! I have a lot of girl friends that would probably agree with me on that one.

What are the 3 most important things in your life?

The Lord, my family, and doing what makes me happy...

What are 3 things that make you laugh out loud?

WOW, that’s tough to pick 3, because I laugh at everything!

The first thing that comes to mind are babies. I have 2 nieces that are always doing something to make me laugh. I also have some pretty funny friends. That is one thing I love about having good friends, being able to laugh with each other and sometimes even laugh at each other. I have to admit I laugh at myself a lot. I try not to take things too seriously, so I do find myself laughing at a lot of things I say or do.

What are your 5 favorite surf companies? I love

anything made by VOLCOM, they always have really cool and creative things. I love VESTAL watches because they make a lot of different styles. I have one with purple diamonds that I wear all the time. I also really like ELECTRIC sunglasses. They are always coming out with new styles and colors, plus they

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fit nicely. REEF is another company that I really like. I like them mostly for their sandals. They always last a really long time and have tons of styles to choose from. Lastly, I like Mad Dog Surf Shop. They are in my hometown and carry all the brands I love.

The owners are really nice and helpful, too.

What is the most important thing beginner surfers should know? That surfing will most definitely change your

life! It is also very addicting, so be prepared for a lifelong journey... and to just have fun!

What do you do to stay fit between swells? I have been

spending a lot of time in Puerto Rico this winter where there has been a lot of swell, but there is always the down time. During those times, I like to bike-ride and do yoga. Yoga is a great way to stay fit between swells and is really good for surfing.

Skateboarding is another thing I enjoy doing when I’m out of the water.

Anything in life you want to do that you haven’t done yet? There are a lot of things I want to do that I haven’t done

yet, but the thing I want to do most is travel. I want to go all over the world. I have been doing some traveling the last couple of years and it is another addiction in itself! I love going to tropical places with good waves, but I also want to see other places, too. So traveling is definitely what comes to mind when I think of doing things I haven’t done.

Last thoughts? Thank you! Thanks to everyone in my life for being so wonderful and I thank God for each day.

She Surfs ERICA HOSSEINI Surfing roots: I grew up on the beach and was always ex-

tremely competitive with my older brother Tyler, so naturally we pushed each other at every sport imaginable and surfing was bound to happen!

Favorite Breaks (other than home): Lower Trestles. I always have fun there even if its only two foot and choppy, it’s such a fun rippable wave.

Besides surfing, you’re also a professional model-that can actually SURF! Thanks, I’m flattered! I started

out doing lots of shoots and getting advertised with my sponsors in the surf industry and I got fortunate/lucky that other doors opened outside the industry. I’m just trying to expand and welcome all opportunities that come my way.

But surfing is my main passion and will always come FIRST! How did you become a model: I don’t think there was ever a defining moment that launched my modeling career.

I still have a hard time even thinking of myself as a model.

I just surf and have a very active beach lifestyle and keep fit, so when people want to take pictures or do an editorial piece, I usually say yes. It just happened that more and more people started asking and different companies were approaching me, so I slowly started to develop a whole new career alongside surfing. I’m extremely grateful.

Has surfing helped your modeling career? Without a doubt, YES! There are a million gorgeous girls out there, without surfing I would be a needle in a haystack. Hopefully a shiny, sparkling needle… but a needle none-the-less. Surfing put me on the map and got my name out there for people to watch. As fun as getting all dolled up with professional makeup and hair for a shoot is, it needs to get balanced out with a fun day at the beach in the water or it’s not worth it.

Advice for other girls that want to follow a similar path as yours: Everything is different for everyone, just

don’t get discouraged if you don’t book a job ‘cause you know you probably surf better than every girl in the room at a casting. And then don’t get too hard on yourself if you’re not world champ either, because you’re probably one of the hottest girls around. So stay positive, confident and be

stoked on life!

Do you tell guys you’re a model? NEVER... eventually

they’ll find out. My facebook / website / blogs are loaded with obvious pictures of what I do so it won’t take long.

Thoughts on the women’s surf scene: I think Women’s Surfing right now is at its highest level. There are girls that are barely 18 years old that have the potential to be World Champ- their rookie year on tour.

Not only are the WCT girls ripping, but there are girls coming out of the woodworks in Australia, Africa and Hawaii that no one’s heard of yet, scared to death to draw in a heat.

It’s unfortunate that all this is happening during a time when the economy is so down, it makes everything extremely difficult for Women’s Surfing to thrive the way it should.

There are less sponsorship opportunities so the girls can’t travel, less contests on tour and less magazines pushing the girls on trips for photos and videos. I believe it has so much more potential that what we have seen.

One of the most beautiful moments of your life? I went on a trip to Kandui Island for a surf trip a few years ago.

We got there in pouring-down rain on a tiny boat, nearly lost in mile thick fog not knowing what direction we were going.

Then out of nowhere the sun pops out, a rainbow forms, we exit the storm and come up on the most beautiful white sand beach paradise island I’ve ever seen. It was literally straight out of a movie.

The Flip Flop Shops is one of your sponsors. How’s that? It’s a shop FULL of flops.... my head spins when I go

in to pick out my “credit” worth of sandals. I leave with everything from Sanuk slippers, to Reef gladiators, casual Flojos, rhinestone be-dazzled flops and so many more.

People always make fun of me ‘cause I stuff my suitcase with flip-flops and swimsuits, and when I run out of room I start stuffing the board bag. Endless airport overweight baggage fees are my downfall.

You can find Flojos at every Flip Flop Shop store; whats your favorite Flojos style, from the spring/ summer collection? I love the leopard thin strapped

sandal. It’s comfortable, easy and stylish.

Your contribution to the Flip Flop Shops surf team? I think I bring credibility to the brand. I ride

for the company as a professional surfer, but I think I represent the active lifestyle they portray in and out of the water. I’m scuba certified, I wakeboard, water-ski and play basically every ball sport imaginable. I literally live by there slogan of “live...work...play with your toes exposed!” I’m so happy to be apart and grow with the brand.

Other sponsors? I represent Body Glove Wetsuits / Swimwear, Casio Baby-G Watches, Sector 9 Skateboards, Jacks Surfshop and Sharp Eye Surfboards. They’re all amazing companies that I have enjoyed working with and being a part of their brands. I am so thankful that they support my lifestyle and allow me to travel the world to surf exotic beaches and pursue my dreams.

Core values? Stay healthy, fit, and upbeat- even in the boring, dull times when you have a 10 hour layover in the middle of nowhere.

Childhood dream, and is it still alive? I never dreamed of being a pro surfer/model. It just happened and stumbled upon me, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. If I did have a childhood dream, this is it and I’m living it. Mission Accomplished.

5 things we’d find in your car right now? Chapstick, Chapstick and more chapstick. (I have a problem) Also empty water bottles everywhere, a few old gossip mags that I read at the gym, my gym bag and a spare surfboard and wetsuit, in case of a spur-of-the-moment surf. (my car definitely has an odd smell to it- any true surfer knows what I’m talking about) Most avid supporters over the years? My Parents by far. My mom drove me to every contest before I had my license, she would wake up at 5am and walk all the way downstairs just to make sure that my alarm went off on time. Both my parents have been a huge help in negotiating sponsorship deals and making sure that I get everything that they think I deserve.

I’m sure they’re biased- but it’s worked so far, so I’m not complaining!

Age: 22 Home Break: 54th Street, Newport Beach, CA Boards in Quiver: 3 (5’6 Fish small wave groveler, 5’11 Swallow Tail everyday board, 5’11 Round Tail- for when that magic swell arrives) Longboard/Shortboard: Shortboard... ALWAYS :) Sponsors: Flip Flop Shops, Body Glove, Casio Baby-G, Sector 9 Skateboards, Jacks Surfshop, Sharp Eye Surfboards wSSm | womenssurfstyle.com | 73

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. . . She Surfs Interview & photos by Dale Basye | HologramVision.com

How did you come to be a surfer, and who taught you? My Dad, he surfed forever and it was kinda natural. He’s had us in the water since we were tiny.

Brothers or sisters? I don’t have any sisters, but I have 2 younger brothers.

Both of them surf, so we’re kinda like a surf family.

So, I heard you recently went to Mexico … was it for a surf-venture? Yes, we just got back and it was really great. It wasn’t as hot as I was expecting, mostly overcast actually, but still warmer than Santa Cruz.

I went with my family and boyfriend, Willie Eagleton. We went to Saladita right during the swine flu epidemic, so it was really not crowded. The first few days were stormy and we were all kinda discouraged. The left point break was choppy and unrecognizable from what I remembered of it from my trip here when I was ten.

This time we stayed at this amazing little orange bungalow less then 100 feet from the break. The first couple days I went out on my fish just to get wet, but mostly we waited out the storm. The storm was crazy at night.

Lightning and thunder like I’ve never seen it. When it cleared up, we longboarded the point out in front of the bungalows.

We met a really nice family that owned a great restaurant on the point and they showed us some breaks that we could really surf. After the storm cleared up, we got days of perfect overhead lefts with only a few people scattered here and there. The trip was over-all amazing and I was so lucky to have the opportunity to go.

What has been the hardest thing to learn about surfing and how did you overcome it? The crowds, trying to catch a wave when it’s

crowded. I surf up north of Santa Cruz where it’s not crowded, but here in town where it’s crowded, you just have to be more aggressive.

Do you prefer competition surfing or free surfing? I prefer free surfing, as it’s not as much pressure, and it’s more fun also!

Who are your sponsors and did you chose them or did they choose you? I ride for O’neils Surf Shop, Homegrown Surfboards, Electric Sunglasses,

Bettie Belts and Crow Haley Surf Leashes. Homegrown and Electric chose me and I sent in packets to O’neil’s and Bettie.

Congratulations! That’s a nice list of sponsors that support you. Share with us your most beautiful surf memory? When I was really little, my brother

and I rode tandem at Cowell’s. I was 7 and my brother, Carlos, was five. My dad had been pushing us in all day because it was small and great for us to learn on. We were tandeming on my dad’s old red longboard from the 70s. To this day my dad and brother are my

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Another more recent memory was from a few months ago. My brother, Carlos, and I woke up at 5 to go surf the lane (steamer lane) before school as to avoid the crowd.

We were the only ones out and it was overhead and really fun. We were out early enough that we could still see the stars and there was a full moon. There must have been a meteor shower or something, because between the two of us, we saw four shooting stars! It was actually red tide at the time. When we paddled, the water would light up where ever we had touched. It was absolutely surreal! I was a little late to school and my hair was still soaking wet when I got there, but it was so worth it.

Words to live by? Always have fun. Laugh about everything. Live life as a joke and don’t take things too seriously.

What are your other interests besides surfing? Playing volleyball with my dad, soccer leagues, Junior Lifeguard, and well, anything that keeps me in the water.

How would you like to be remembered in life? Someone who was willing

to take a chance, but wasn’t too serious and had fun with whatever she was doing.

Do you have any shout-outs that you would like to give anyone? Neff at Homegrown Surfboards, My dad for teaching me how to surf and for always being there for me, my family, and my boyfriend for supporting me.

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AGE: 14 YEARS SURFING: 10 YEARS COMPETING: 3 # OF BOARDS IN QUIVER: 8 FAVORITE BOARD: 5’6 Homegrown Squashtail HOME BREAK: Ano Nuevo

top photo: www.wavesgonewild.com bottom photo by: Casey Mangan

She Surfs

AIMEE MCVICKER Age: 40!

Home Break: the hook ( Santa Cruz , Ca) Years Surfing: 8 Favorite Board: L41 5’6 full template, single concave, swal-

low tail - my everyday board Sponsor: Carve Designs IN THE BEGINNING...

My earliest memory is of my mom teaching me to swim the summer I turned 3 years old. Like most Californians, I grew up playing soccer and in a swimming pool. I started running and traveling for a national level club in 3rd grade and loved it. My room was completely covered in posters and pictures of runners from there on out. I competed in track and cross country for the University of Washington and was a sponsored Reebok athlete after that. Major injuries and misdiagnosis at the age of 25 led to a search for another compelling activity.

One warm day in June 2001 some girlfriends invited me to meet them at a beginner spot. They brought a board and wetsuit for me, and it was a gorgeous warm afternoon. I caught multiple waves and was immediately captured - my life has not been the same since.

Are there girls that you’ve surfed with consistently over the years?

There are some women I have surfed with a lot, but it’s because they show up at the same spot as me. I am always happy to see Catherine, Ashleigh and Janelle at the Hook and Wendy down at the beaches.

What’s your favorite area to surf and why? El Salvador - the entire coastline has beautiful waves, friendly people and the warm water is an added bonus.

Your scariest surf experience? It’s hard to pinpoint a single one - I would say that about twice a year I catch myself thinking, “I’m not supposed to die in the water”. Usually it’s due to a dangerous kook that has no control of their board and it’s coming right at me. Occasionally, it is because I am somewhere heavy- in an impact zone with a heaving lip that could easily break a board or already has. Also, I am fairly light (97 lbs.), so exiting the water during an extreme high tide with a swell in town can also be nerve-wracking. I don’t weigh enough to always stay on the rocks if a serious set comes in, no matter how far I lower my center of gravity.

3 people who inspire you the most? It’s impossible to narrow a list down to 3 without feeling that I am disrespecting someone. The list constantly evolves - it always includes whoever I know is challenging themselves enough to be uncomfortable. People that are conscious, give back to their community, are

willing to be present, and honest, truly knock my socks off.

What is your favorite cookie or brownie you personally can bake?

Warm chocolate chip cookie bars with a little vanilla ice cream on top.

Do you think you will surf into old age? Absolutely.

Tell us about your sponsor: I have the most awesome sponsor ever CARVE Designs! They make high quality women’s casual and active wear, for land and water. You can check them out online at www.carvedesigns.com.

They’re fantastic- especially for active women!

What’s in your current quiver? A 5’6 everyday board (swallow tail), a 5”8 winter/swell board (squash) and 2 fishes for small days (a 5’2 and 5’4). All my boards are shaped by a guy that I surf with- 5 days a week (Kirk McGinty - L41 surfboards). I usually just tell him the length I want and the purpose of the board and he takes it from there.

What are some other ways you stay fit… or do you only surf?

Occasionally I hike, swim, do yoga and core fitness exercises.

Any pets? A yellow Labrador retriever puppy named Tonto, and he loves the beach.

In the lineup, what’s the best tip you got for us? Be respectful - that covers everything as far as I’m concerned. If you match your skill set and board choice with the break and know your place in the line up, you and everyone else around you will have a great time. If that balance isn’t present in the line up, it diminishes the experience for you and everyone else. Besides that, relax and enjoy the learning process - we were all beginners once.

Besides surfing, what hobbies do you find the MOST pleasure in?

Watching my twin boys compete in their respective sports. Casey is a nationally ranked rock climber and Kevin is a top runner in northern California. I also like taking pictures of the sun rising and setting, watching foreign films, traveling, reading, and cooking.

If there is one thing you want the world to know about you, what is it? I think living life is a wonderful opportunity and I try to enjoy the journey as much as possible.

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. . . She Surfs

Age: 12

Sponsors:

Hawaiian Red Dragon Photography Homebreak: Kewalo’s, Oahu-Hawaii “I was originally born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Orange County (Aliso Viejo).

I’m 12, a vegetarian and love to surf. I moved to Hawaii in 2006 and started competing in 2008. I surf and compete in long board, short board and SUP (stand up paddle)”.

Years surfing and how you got started: I’ve been surfing since I was 3. My dad used to put me on his board and push me into the white wash. I got more into it when I moved to Hawaii and then I started competing last year in 2008. I love the warm water.

Other Hobbies: Gymnastics is my 2nd favorite past time.

Goals: I would love to make it to NSSA Nationals. I would also like to teach other kids how to surf.

Inspirations: I love Carissa Moore. She rips and is the nicest and humblest surfer girl I know. I wish all surfer girls were like her.

Motto: Always do your best at whatever you do, because that will make the difference between good and great.

Personality: I’m kind of shy and friendly.

Surfer buddies: Mostly the Kewalo peeps, my sister Aja and my Dad.

Age: 13

Sponsors: Hawaii Red Dragon Photography, Honey Girl Water

Wear, Sacred Surf Hawaii Homebreak: Sandy Beach, Oahu-Hawaii “I love to surf especially when its a nice clean, glassy day. Every day that I am about to surf, I cant wait to get in the water to try out new skills and just to have fun. Before I go, I always load up on plenty of water to make sure I am hydrated”.

Years surfing and how you got started: I have been surf-

My favorite...

Color: YELLOW! Place: For surfing: is Diamond

Head, Queens, Pupukea, Chuns Reef and Rennicks. For hanging out: Ice Palace, the beach and the Water park Swimwear: HONEYGIRL! Board: I don’t have a favorite board, but my favorite size is 5’5 Book: All the Warrior Series by Erin Hunter Movie: Up, Benjamin Button, Wall-E, and the Notebook Food: Bread Music artist: Jack Johnson, Colbie Calliat, and Black-eyed Peas

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ing since I was a baby and never really got into it until my 6th year in school.

Other Hobbies: I love to read (I dont know if that’s a hobbie, haha) and snorkel.

Goals: My goals in life are to go as far as I can with surfing, and make it big with all my family believing in me. I also want to go to college and either be a marine biologist or run my own pet clinic/ humane society.

Inspirations: I am inspired by many people that are out there surfing and trying their hardest, even the little kids. They are just really cute, and it is so much fun to watch them surfing and to start a new generation of young surfers. The older surfers, and bodyboarders that I admire are CoCo Ho, Carrisa Moore, Kelly Slater and Louisa Ngum who is a bodyboarder and owner of Honeygirl Water Wear. I am also inspired by a good friend, Sasha Leitner, because she is actually a shortboarder and loves the ocean. Sasha got into a car accident and had to stay out of the water for a while, but now she’s back in the water and slowly getting used to it again. She is great and teaches me that there’s still time to do whatever you wanna do in life. I am also inspired by all the mentally and physically challenged kids and adults out there. Because of AccesSurf, they are finally able to get back into the water again, with extra help, and it’s really joyful to see them so happy.

Motto: “No matter what you’re doing, don’t have someone tell you that you can’t do it, or you can’t succeed. It’s all about how much you really believe in yourself that you can do it.”

Personality: I would say that I am very nice if you treat me nice. I can be very funny and cool and love to have a good laugh.

Surfer buddies: The surfer buddies I usually surf with are Tia, Bobby and sometimes by myself.

Photos: Aaron Nakamura | HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

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My favorite...

Color: Orange and pink Place: The beaches in Hawaii!

Swimwear: I like all swim

wear as long as it’s cute.

Board: My 5’5 short board Book: The Pretties, The Uglies and The Specials Movie: Blue Crush, The Drifter and A Broke Down Melody Food: Pizza, pasta, fruit, and ice cream Music artist: I love all kinds of music from Hip Hop to Island Reggae. I also like the Dixie Chicks, Jack Johnson and Miley Cyrus. ;)

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Surfs

Photos: Christine Reynolds

Age: 15

Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf, Wank Clothing, Maui Nix Surf

Photos: Aaron Nakamura HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

Shop, Arnette Sunglasses, Freestyle Watches, DNA Energy Drink, Clever Surf Boards, Ocean Minded Homebreak: Ponce Inlet, Florida Occupation: Student and Surf Instructor Years surfing and how you got started: I have been surfing since I was12, My Dad started pushing me into white water at a very young age and I became addicted.

Other Hobbies: Photography, beach clean-ups, teaching at surf school during the summer, and fishing.

Goals: Go to college for marketing and hopefully start my own business one day, travel all over the world.

Inspirations: I am inspired by women like Mimi Monroe who made women’s surfing what it is today. I am also inspired by Jennifer Taylor (owner of Smart Girls Who Surf). She is an amazing woman and she has taught me so much in the last year.

Motto: “I’m a smart girl who surfs!!”

Personality: I am dedicated to keeping our beaches clean. I can’t stand to see garbage on the beach, it really aggravates me!

Surfer buddies: Elle and Rossi Klein and my Dad.

My favorite...

Color: Azul (blue) Place: For surfing and for

hanging out: Puerto Rico, it’s seriously the best place in the world.

Swimwear: Anything that works!

Board: My favorite short board is my 5’7 and my favorite long board is my 9’2 Book: Chasing Waves, by Amy Waeschle Movie: Dear and Yonder Food: Chicken burrito with verde sauce... YUM Music artist: Jack Johnson

HANNAH REYNOLDS

She Surfs

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COMMUNITY

. . . She Surfs TEAM RIDER:

TOES TEAM RIDERS:

Kawehi Whitford, Joy Monahan, Diina Horo, Lindsay Steinriede Photo: Elena Sheils

TEAM RIDER:

Joy Monahan

“My dad taught me to surf when I was seven years old and I’ve been surfing ever since. I love being able to express myself out in the water and the free feeling it gives me when I catch a good wave.

I started competing in high school and loved the feeling of pushing myself to that next level. I’ve been living in Utah the past three years going to school at BYU, but during the summer time I’ll go home and surf and compete. I don’t do nearly as much competing as I used to growing up, but still enjoy that nervous feeling of paddling out into a heat and really try to just stay focused for those fifteen or twenty minutes. As much as I love competing though, I probably love more just going for a super fun surf session with my sisters and friends. That’s what surfing is all about, enjoying the ocean with friends and family.

I love the family-feeling I get by being on the Toes team. You just know that everyone from the top down, is looking out for you and wants you to succeed.

I think that I bring to the team my fun, positive attitude and try to do my best to promote Toes not just by being a decent surfer, but a decent person outside of surfing.

Toes on the Nose- in one word?

STYLE!!!”

Diina Horo

“I have been surfing for about ten years. I surf because it is my sanity. It’s something I do to clear my head and get away from everyday stress. I love being in the ocean and frolicking in waves, the smell of salt on my skin and the feeling of gliding across a glassy wave.

I compete regularly, but I am much more of a free surfer in spirit. Competition is fun, and while I’m very competitive I love to free-surf where no one is judging me and there is no time frame and wave max.

Being part of the Toes Team is very important to me. I feel that Toes on the Nose represents what surfing is truly about: family and fun in the sun. It’s about living the dream!

Toes on the Nose- in one word?

AhhhhMAZING!!!!!!!”

Photo: Moonwalkerphotos.com

LINDSAY STEINRIEDE

IN THE BEGINNING...

My father is a retired PE teacher and surf coach. So what I remember most about growing up during my early years is spending all summer at T-Street with my dad and two older brothers, playing on the swings, running up onto the bridge when trains passed under, and spending hours in the ocean. When I was about 6 or 7 my father started pushing me into waves on a big yellow surfboard that we called “the banana.” My Brothers had already learned to surf, so being that I had to do everything they did, it was only natural that I was determined to surf from a young age. My dad is retired now, but is definitely the most active 65-year old I know, and surfing almost every morning at his “secret spot” is just one of his few daily activities. So it’s great to still be able to surf with him, and coach the Saddleback Jr. College surf team together.

You’re a Toes On The Nose team rider.... Tell us how that came about? Well, that is an ongoing dispute between the parties involved regard-

ing who actually got me on the team, so I would just like to thank all of those that put in a good word for me. Being on the Toes on the Nose team really feels like being a part of a big family-it’s awesome.

What are your two favorite breaks (that you can share)? That I can/ want to share? Well, I definitely had some of my favorite surf days growing up at Doho with the rest of the jetty rats, and now you’re likely to find me hanging at Sano with the crew.

What has surfing taught you that nothing else could have? To be free. To live in the moment. Think about it…when you’re riding a wave, nothing else matters. All that mind chatter from the stresses of your day are set aside. You’re not thinking about anything else but what mother-nature is throwing at you and how you are going to respond at that moment.

What other hobbies are you into? Too many! Lately, it had been: Yoga, Pilates, turbo kick-boxing, golfing, dancing, roller-skating, reading. And anybody who knows me knows that I eat like it’s my favorite hobby.

Life-long dream? Obtain a PE teaching position at a community college where I can get paid to teach and continue doing all of my favorite sports and activities. I’d also like to continue traveling the world, enjoy growing old with my husband, Ryan, and start a family somewhere in between.

Life motto/standards you live by? There are many, but the one concept I am continuously trying to practice in my daily life is Love and Compassion for All. Everybody is equal. And once we can realize that everybody is suffering and striving for the same thing-happiness, then we can find love and compassion for each individual and become one step closer to inner peace & world peace.

Scariest surf experience? The experience that comes to mind the quickest took place when I was probably about 16 years old. I was in a contest down at

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AGE: 24 YEARS SURFING: 18 HOME BREAK: Sano SPONSORS: Toes on the Nose, Infinity Surfboards BOARDS IN QUIVER: 9’2 singlefin, 9’0 Competitor, 6’0 thruster, 5’6 twiny Photo: Ryan Engle Wind n Sea on a bigger day. My heat was during high tide so the waves were crashing into the cliff. I honestly cannot remember how I got there, but I remember getting dragged under water toward the cliff with my leash wrapped around my arms and struggling to get up for air. My arms were finally released as I got wiped around and the wave let up. I remember just praying another wave wasn’t close behind because I felt so weak from lack of oxygen.

Sponsors? Infinity Surfboards-because they are the best longboards I have set foot on. Infinity has supported me for the last four years and really took my surfing to a whole new level. Not only that, but they make boards for every kind of surfer. Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, or an older surfer trying to keep up with the groms- they’ve got what you need.

Toes on the Nose- As I mentioned before, it’s like having a huge family that supports what you love to do. Toes on the Nose is all about living the dream and giving back to the community, and who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? Not only are all of their products cute and functional, but all of their bathing suits are made in the USA which shows how much they believe in staying true to our surf culture and supporting the local businesses.

What baked treat/sweet can you personally make?

Oh man, I am a sweets fanatic. I’m not the best baker unless it’s the just add water type, but I can make some mean “good combos” (basically finding anything sweet you have in the kitchen and combining them to create the ultimate treat).

How do you want to be remembered in life? Wow! I would like to be remembered as somebody that lived my life to the fullest. Somebody that could look and find the brighter side when times were tough and seemed dark.

I’d like to think I’d be remembered as somebody that wasn’t afraid to take risks, never dwelled on what others thought, and never gave up.

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. . . Conservation

Conserve & Protect Because Every Little Bit Helps

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t t’s not that hard to catch a plastic bag or cup floating in the line-up, however it is harder to catch a surfer picking up a piece of floating trash and put it in their pocket. As surfers, we have a profound respect for our oceanic-playground that must not go without action. We must begin to adjust our daily routine, by not only recycling, but also reducing the use of one-time plastics before it has a chance to hit our oceans. This mission of ocean conservation and education was the common goal of an expedition set forth by GreenLandOceanBlue, along with help of the Baylis and Billabong. GreenLandOceanBlue is a non-profit organization with a growing family of filmmakers, business people, and creative artists who share a passion for peace, goodwill, and the betterment of the environment. GreenLandOceanBlue is currently working on a film project called, Plastic Pacific, which will take audiences on a journey of discovery to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a Texas-sized trash vortex in the Pacific Ocean, home to more than two million pounds of plastic debris. I could not fathom this amount of pollution! I decided to join the GreenLandOceanBluE crew on board the Baylis on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 to take photographs and gain indelible knowledge about marine conservation.

That fall morning, we boarded the Derek M. Baylis, a 65-foot auxiliarypowered sailing research vessel, to meet up with Billabong’s seaplane in the middle of the ocean for further footage, education and inspiration. Nearly five minutes after leaving the dock, on our way to meet the seaplane in the middle of the ocean, the captain made a 180-degree turn back towards the harbor.

Not because we had forgotten a crew member or an important piece of equipment, but because a gum wrapper was spotted drifting by. I was in awe that this 65-foot sailboat was actually doing a quick U-turn for ONE piece of trash.

Steve Lawrence, director of GreenLandOceanBluE smiled and said, “A simple standard has been set: if you see it, call it out, and it will get hauled in.” It was a humbling act for me to see. If a huge sailboat can do a U-turn with such precision to pick up one bottle or Hershey’s wrapper, there is no reason not to take a moment to prevent a plastic bag from becoming fish food or a turtle’s new necklace. It was the first, but definitely not the last plastic pick-up of the day.

Picturesque sea lions, seagulls and pelicans became familiar faces to our voyage, unknowingly posing for pictures as they basked in the sun. The cameras on the port side suddenly went off in a quiet explosion of clicks and manual zoom as we were greeted by a friendly pod of Risso dolphins. Their playful slaps and jumps let out a number of “Can you believe it?!” amid dropped jaws, setting the whimsical tone for the day. In the midst of the surrounding wildlife, we turned our attention towards the back as a drifting bed of kelp was heaved onto the boat. I’m sure I’m not the only surfer out here who gets a little annoyed when you’re paddling for a wave and get tangled in the leaves, duckdive only to get trapped in a wall of kelp or nearly swallow a fly walking through the washed up kelp on shore. However, crew members explained how a bed of kelp shelters many microscopic creatures vital for ocean survival and as well as land survival for species of flies. These traveling entanglements provide food and shelter for thousands of species, used in food and medicine, and is being researched as a possible breast cancer treatment and new type of bio-fuel. I had never taken the time to learn about such overlooked aspects of the ocean such as kelp or algae, and gained a newfound respect for the drifting home.

Passengers raked through the leaves and captured samples of tiny crabs, snails and others into beakers for study, then gently lowered the kelp back into the ocean as we continued out to sea.

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Claire Miyamoto

seaplane as it made its way to meet us for our rendezvous. On board

the seaplane were three prominent, big wave surfers: Mike Parsons, Grant “Twiggy” Baker and Greg Long, along with Extreme Cinematographer, Mike Prickett, President of GreenLandOceanBlue, and his film crew. These welltraveled surfers and film team have seen their fair share of neglected, trashsprinkled beaches and oceans. They shared stories and well-respected opinions about the dire need for marine conservation; in return, Baylis crew members swap their education with the prized guests, showing the buckets of trash collected on their voyages and the meaning each trash has on a possible animal or habitat. To see such distinguished surfers graciously lend their time to show their support and involvement in the fight for a cleaner ocean was inspiring.

To think, just the day before, I looked at Mike Parsons’ poster in a bedroom and then that morning he was standing 5 feet away from me advocating clean water. They took the first step to ocean conservation: getting educated. Hopefully through their conscious effort to support ocean conservation, the surfing community will mimic their efforts.

I think people neglect to realize the obvious truth that the Pacific Ocean is a shared ocean, dampening the shores from Japan to Seattle, Guam to Mexico.

We need to grasp the magnitude of trash we all individually discard, and how much enter our waterways. From the Tijuana River in Southern California to the Ala Wai in Oahu, this shared ocean receives a LOT of trash, sadly accumulating into what is now, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This trash is not just an eyesore, but also compromises our health. As we play in the ocean, we allow bacteria from dirty water to enter our bodies, leading to bacterial infections and a number of illnesses, not to mention the destruction it has on marine life.

That day opened my eyes to the fact that just realizing the problem of ocean pollution isn’t enough, I had to follow my words with action beginning with simple steps. Little steps such as buying a reusable non-plastic water bottle, bringing my own bags to the grocery store, asking for my take-outs to be wrapped in foil rather than accepting Styrofoam boxes. It is time to change.

We, as surfers, need to realize that we can make a difference in cleaning our beloved ocean and that it is a difference worth trying for.

Reach out to GreenLandOceanBlue or other organizations and get involved to assist in educational efforts to make a change, so that maybe the next time the Baylis goes out on a voyage, it’ll have a few less U-turns and plastic pickups than that November Tuesday. g

Ways to Help:

Mentioned in the article, this non-profit organization has an informative and current blog for the inspiring environmentalists. Staying aware of what is going on in the environment we live in is vital to its betterment. www.greenlandoceanblue.com Always a great and accessible way to get involved is with the Surfrider Foundation.

They frequently do beach cleanups, and have chapters nationwide.In addition to beach cleanups, becoming a member of the Surfrider Foundation also aides in the fight for clean beaches. www.surfrider.org “WiLDCOAST protects and preserves coastal ecosystems and wildlife in the Californias and Latin America by building grassroots support, conducting media campaigns and establishing protected areas.”- WiLDCOAST mission statement. This non-profit organization has many volunteer, internship and donation opportunities to get involved. www.wildcoast.net

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. . . My Home-break

Spotlight On:

D STREET

photo and story by Amanda Rigney

Just a few blocks from the heart of Encinitas lies D Street, a collection of beach break peaks popular with short and mid-length board enthusiasts and a summertime favorite of tourists and bronzing beauties.

Wooden stairs lead down to the beach from the neighborhood above where beach cottages, posh vacation rentals and surf-style apartments line the bluff.

Working best on a medium tide, D St.’s peaks break over a shifting sand bottom and offer both left and right breaking waves with quick takeoffs, a rip-able wall and a snappy end section. Similar peaks to the north and south provide a good alternative on more crowded days, but don’t venture too far north or you’ll find yourself in the flagged no-surf zone of Moonlight Beach reserved for swimmers and bodyboarders.

Best suited to shorter boards when the swell is chest high and above, smaller days guarantee endless fun on a long board or retro fish.

D St.’s ability to pick up swells from a variety of directions makes it the unofficial go-to spot to cure surf starvation during summer flat spells. Evening high tides are also characteristic of summer in Southern California which makes D St. the perfect venue for all manner of afternoon surfing antics, but, as with any area beach break, avoid extreme low tides when conditions are little more than dumping closeouts.

At a Glance

Best tide: Medium Best swell direction: W, NW, SW, S Best size: 3-5 ft.

Bottom: Sand Ability: Capable to Experienced Hazards: Summer Stingrays, Riptides Bonus: Centrally Located Fun: 7.5

The vibe in the water is easy going, but the regulars expect a certain level of surf savvy and won’t hesitate to let you know if you’ve broken etiquette. Being the preferred playground for the local up and coming short board contingent, there’s no shortage of progressive maneuvers and aerial acrobatics on display during even the most modest south swell.

The bluff at D St. is crumbly and fragile so if you prefer to post up on the beach and watch, be mindful of not sitting too close to its base.

In the water, don’t forget to shuffle your feet to avoid stingrays attracted by warm water and watch for riptides during times of swell.

Access couldn’t be easier; from the Coast Highway, head west on, you guessed it, D Street- until you come to the lookout point and stairs.

Street parking is free in the surrounding neighborhood, or park in the free lot one block north above Moonlight Beach and walk south.

When hunger strikes, walk five minutes to the center of town where you’ll find everything from take-out to sit-down restaurants catering to every budget. There’s also a snack bar with cold drinks and treats a short walk north on the beach at Moonlight. u

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COMMUNITY

. . . Do It Yourself

10ALLTips GIRL CONTEST to holding your own

By Jennifer Lovelace

Ask any surfer girl to describe one of her favorite memories of surfing and I bet almost all of them will recall a day spent surfing with her girlfriends or an all girl surf contest she participated in.

I think we can all agree that there is something special about sharing waves with other women and supporting one another in such a male dominated sport. A group of us surfer girls realized how all girl events can open doors to those new to the sport and also help build new friendships among the girls who surf up and down any coast. So, the girls from Girl Next Door Surf Shop in St. Augustine, Florida got together and decided we would hold our own event. With some quick planning and a very small budget, we were able to pull off a considerable all girl event, the Girl Next Door Surf Classic. We were able to send all finalists home with awesome goodie bags, trophies, and sent the pro division finalists home with a little cash!

For most of us, this was the first time we had ever organized such an event. Many of us had competed in our fair share of contests and we all gained a new sense of respect and admiration for the people who take their time to help plan surf contests.

After completing the contest, we decided on guidelines which could be greatly informative for other girls who wanted to hold their own event. So, for all you girls out there, who have dreamed of holding your own contest, here are some tips that can get you pointed in the right direction. Hopefully, together we can pass the stoke, share ideas, and promote the future of women’s surfing.

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Plan ahead! This is the most important.

In order to increase your turn out you will need to have everything listed below ready, so you can start advertising at least six months ahead of time. Girls will need to have enough time to make plans to attend your contest. You will need a clear idea of how many different divisions and how many girls you can accommodate. Think small and plan big!

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Location. Location is very important. There needs to be enough parking spaces, bathrooms, handicap access, concessions, and the best location for waves.

Remember most cities/counties/parks require you to obtain a permit to hold local events. This can cost anywhere between $25-$200 or more, and varies at every location.

Depending on where you decide to hold the contest, you will need to contact your local county government, city government, or national park event coordinator for information on fees and permits.

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Sponsors. Contact surf companies to see if they can provide you with goodie/prize bags. Don’t forget to contact a local restaurant or drink company to supply the girls with some tasty food and beverages.

Creating a cause for your event will help generate more sponsors to donate more items or even possibly money.

You help support these companies by passing out their gear, putting up their banners, and placing their names on any t-shirts or other items you pass out. You are also doing a good deed by contributing all extra money to the cause of your choice.

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Budget! You will need to create a budget to be able to pay for all your expenses. Your main expenses include: paying judges/tabulators, permits, insurance, t-shirts, renting equipment, AV system, trophies, prize purses, advertising, entry forms, food/ drinks, and other misc fees. Figure out what your budget is & stick to it!

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Contest Gear. T-shirts, prize bags, and trophies will need to be purchased/created. Make sure you purchase enough shirts of all sizes for the contestants.

If your contest has an entry fee, you want your contestants to be able to walk away with some gear and also help advertise all your sponsors. You do not have to be limited to t-shirts, you can think creatively and purchase stainless steel water bottles (help reduce on trash!) or other items like beach towels. To save money on trophies, think creatively with handmade recycled goods. For the GND contest, we bought old vinyl records and hand painted them. This set us back $30 and some time but compared to spending $500 for your average gold plated tube riding men, the choice was clear.

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Volunteers! Most surf contests run off of the support of volunteers. Volunteers can help you set up/break down, take entry forms/money, help sell raffle tickets, change timers/flags, announcements, setup trophies/prizes, and the list goes on and on. Without these people, your contest will suffer. Make sure you thank these hard workers and throw a little incentive their way by possibly waiving entry fees, providing them with their own personal goodie bags, and keeping them fed!

Top photo by: Valerie Rose Surfer: Jennifer Lovelace Bottom photos by: Bobby V left: Teale Beckenbach right: Suzy Romano

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Insurance & Waivers!

This is another very important issue that must be handled properly. Most event sites will require some sort of insurance to hold the contest. Sometimes one of your sponsors can help with insurance issues, but if not, you will have to purchase a one day event policy. These special day event policies can range in price, but expect these to start at $300. For our event we had our local surf shop, the Surf-Station, supply the insurance. Also, make sure the entry forms have waivers for the girls or the girl’s parents to sign. You might need to talk to a legal expert to make sure the waiver covers anyone who might be affiliated with the contest.

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Entertainment. There can be a great deal of time between heats, so keep the girls entertained with music. Remember the ages of your girls, some of your favorite songs might not be appropriate for a public setting. You can also incorporate hula hoop contests, raffles, indo board challenges, and even a guys division (they must dress up like girls) for entertainment for everyone.

The Unforeseen. You cannot predict everything, but you can plan for it. Make sure you have a backup plan for inclement weather, hazards, or anything that can halt your surf contest. You also want to make sure you have a first aid kit and all emergency information about the girls at the beach, so you can take care of any medical emergencies as soon as possible.

Location. Have fun! This is by far your number one priority. Make sure you are having fun, the people helping you are having fun, and all the competitors have smiles on their faces. Take it all in and enjoy yourself. There will be no greater reward than to see the uniting of all your surf sisters, laughing, loving, and of course, surfing!

NOTE: These tips are just a basic outline of the things you need to consider before you decide to hold a contest. Every contest is different and some of these tips might apply and others might not. However, no matter if you hold a surf contest or just get a group of your closest girlfriends together for a surf session, remember that you took the initiative to try it and sometimes that is all that matters.

Special thanks to the Surf-Station, Will Gresham, Lauren Hill, Rachel Bardin, The Autrey family, and all the other volunteers and surf competitors for making the Girl Next Door Surf Classic an event I will never forget!

Questions or comments? Email Jennifer Lovelace at walktheboard@hotmail.com For more information on the contest and the organizers check out http://merseabeaucoup.blogspot.com or www.surf-station.com

COMMUNITY

. . . The Shaper's Room

Keoki

ASK ‘Dear Keoki’

is written by Keoki Ching, of Keoki Surfboards Hawaii. We’ve asked Keoki to address our reader’s questions regarding surfboard design. A self-described ‘surfboard nerd,’ Keoki is known for his articulate and passionate commentary on surfboard design and the surfboard industry.

Photo: Erik Wehner

TURN THE VOLUME DOWN! I CAN'T SINK YOU. DEAR KEOKI: Should I be concerned that I can't duck dive my board? I'm about 5'4 and weigh only about 100 pounds. There are some days when I take a beating from the whitewash on the inside, and have a difficult time getting back out to the break. If I can't duck dive my board, does it mean that my board is too big for me?

- Tiny Toes, Honolulu HI

the whitewash is not always a bad thing, and can sometimes be enjoyable. The most experienced surfers still get stuck on the inside whitewash in a variety of conditions, so just keep in mind that you aren’t the only one in your situation. Enjoy the whitewash, and in the meantime decide for yourself if you think you might want a bit more or less volume in your next surfboard. It will only help you get closer to the “ideal” surfboard for you.

ferent flex patterns, as do stringerless surfboards.

There are endless combinations of stringers and placement when it comes to custom surfboards. The most common setup though, remains to be the single stringer in the center of the board. For those who want to experiment with different flex patterns and weight distribution on their boards, it is best to talk to their local shapers about variations on stringers.

DEAR TINY TOES: Regardless of what others may say, only you have the ability to decide whether or not your surfboard is too large (or too small) for you. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a size chart that matches a person's size with a surfboard. I sometimes make small, low volume surfboards for large surfers in the 200 pound range; and other times we've made large, high volume surfboards for smaller surfers in the 120 pound range. Some surfers prefer more foam under their feet, and others prefer a feeling of nothingness. What is right for you, or what suits you best, is ultimately up to you to decide.

WOOD YOU, or WOODN’T YOU? IF SO, THEN WHY? DEAR KEOKI: I came across a few surfboards in the store the other day that didn’t have a wooden stringer in the middle of the surfboard like I’m always accustomed to seeing.

I’ve also seen surfboards recently with no wood stringer in the middle, but along each rail of the surfboard.

What is the purpose of the wooden stringers and their placement in the surfboard foam?

-Wood Chuckette, San Diego- CA

DOES WEIGHT MATTER? DEAR KEOKI: I was told by a friend that on my next custom surfboard I should order S-Cloth instead of normal fiberglass cloth – I was told this is a big secret to surfboard longevity. Is this true? What is S-Cloth anyway?

- Secret Surfer, HI.

High volume boards have their benefits and drawbacks – the more foam underneath you means faster paddling, faster penetration, and more planning ability on slower waves.

Higher volume boards require more effort to throw around in a snap (comparatively speaking), and require more effort to sink a rail during a turn. Lower volume boards might be referred to as more responsive in turns because there is less foam to push against during turns—though this is not always desirable for some.

Lower volume boards also require more paddling effort. Again, the qualities that appeal to you are a decision that you have to make based on your own preferences.

Don’t worry that you aren’t able to duck dive your board. When the pros are surfing 10 foot surfboards at Waimea Bay, they aren’t counting on being able to duck dive their boards.

Tandem surfers on 12 footers aren’t very concerned with duck diving their monsters on a small day in Waikiki either. Dealing with powerful whitewash is a matter of going around it, or diving down under it with a calm breath hold. Getting pummeled by

DEAR WOOD CHUCKETTE: Conventional surfboards have been built of polyurethane foam blank, with a minimum of one strip of wood (called a stringer) down the center. If you have ever squeezed polyurethane foam in the raw, you will quickly discover that it is surprisingly strong. Surfboards are meant to float, and so the polyurethane for surfboards has been manufactured to be very light. The lighter weight and density, also means that the surfboard blank is somewhat flexible—at about six to nine feet long and only about 2 to 3 inches thick; the polyurethane blank by itself is extremely flexible, and prone to snapping in half when stressed past a certain point. The wooden stringer is added along the length of the blank to introduce rigidity and prevent the snapping of the urethane blank in half. Without the wood in the blank, the boards would be more likely to snap easier, and also flex more than you would be used to.

There are surfboard designs, however, that deviate from the norm and introduce different flex characteristics and patterns to particular surfboards. Multiple stringer boards are certainly more rigid compared to similar boards with only one stringer.

Parabolic stringers (stringers along the rail of the surfboard) result in dif-

DEAR SECRET SURFER: It is true that not all fiberglass is created equal.

Almost all commercially made surfboards (polyester and epoxy) utilize some kind of composite type construction method that combines fiberglass and some kind of resin.

The fiberglass used in the process is of different grades, and a surfboard manufacturer will use a type of glass according to his or her specific needs.

The differences among fiberglass types that concern the surfer are price, strength, stiffness, and color.

S-Cloth is technically stronger and stiffer than the regular grade E-cloth which is a surf industry standard. Scloth costs more, and is more difficult to work with because it is so. S-Cloth can be made to be the same weight as the standard glass, meaning a layer of S-cloth will not add any extra weight to your board with the proper application. Surfers must be careful when requesting S-cloth—though it may be stronger it does make the surfboard more stiff, reducing the flex and spring qualities in a surfboard that we all love. For this reason, there are some people who like it for its durability, some who dislike it for its stiffness. The layer of S-Cloth costs about the same amount as it would cost you to fix one ding professionally—so you can think of a layer of S-Cloth paying itself off if it should prevent at least one ding in your board. The best thing to do is consult with your shaper on your next custom surfboard, to talk about whether or not a layer of S-Cloth fiberglass is fitting for your next order.

DEAR KEOKI is written by Keoki Ching of Keoki Surfboards Hawaii. You may email surfboard design questions to askKeoki@gmail.com.

Find Keoki on Facebook and twitter @ keokisurfboards, or www.KeokiSurfboards.com

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. . . Meet the Company Nalu

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“These new styles are a hit for my wardrobe…They make me feel fashionable, hip, sexy, and most importantly – a woman.” Mary Osborne

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aui Jim is a company that gets it. Of course, just about every surf-related company these days tries to convince you of that. What company isn’t throwing around words like “authentic” or “core” in their marketing? Just about everyone, it would seem, thinks they are the real deal- yet, Maui Jim has done more than just market that idea. They’ve lived it. Since their early days as a small company selling sunglasses on the beaches of Maui, they’ve been quietly walking the walk and riding the waves.

Look no further than their involvement and sponsorship with some of water sports biggest athletes and events and you’ll understand what this company is about. Champion surfers like Kai Sallas, Lokelani McMichael and Mary Osborne benefit from their lenses and their backing. They also sponsor young women surfers like Teale Beckenbach and Candice Appleby.

They are sponsors for big events such as the Sunset Beach Pro, and lend their support to Izzy Paskowitz and everyone at Surfers Healing, as well as the Nantucket Surfari surf school. Like we said; Maui Jim gets it.

sunglass maker to worldwide company, bringing better and healthier eyewear to all corners of the globe.

Let us not forget that the company isn’t just helping these surfers in name, only. As NSSA East ranked #2 surfer Beckenbach points out, their lenses help her perform better. “I wear my Maui Jim’s everywhere. I love how they look, feel, but, most importantly, how much more I can see with them. I wear them when I’m life guarding and especially at surf competitions.”

Besides helping women compete, Maui Jim has also been hard at work helping them look more fashionable. During the WSSM beach-fashion photoshoot, Maui Jim’s new styles and look, turned heads of both the models and bystanders, especially their new Rainbow Falls style- a group favorite!

Now, traditionally, Maui Jim’s have never been overly trendy; their styles have always been more elemental in nature, but somehow always had that indefinable something. Call it Hawaiian mojo, if you will, but Maui Jim’s have always had their own look.

“We are an ocean-minded company with a heart for Their new look, though, seems a lot younger and a tad people and are driven to help young, up-and-coming athMaui Jim Team Riders & Ambassamore daring. These are not your parents’ Maui Jims. Yet, even dors; Talia Gangini, Slater Trout, letes. Anyone can pay a big name to wear their product; we though their new looks have caught our eye, Volante is quick Zane Schweitzer. VP of Media would rather invest in rising athletes that can use our sponto point out that there is another benefit to their stylish new Relations, Cathi Volante. sorship to help them excel in their sport. We strive for Kina’ole shades. “Now, more than ever, we want to offer women styles Photo: PhotoLines I.S. – doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right place to that are fashion-forward and, on the healthy side, provide excellent the right person, for the right reason, with the right feeling, the first coverage from exposure to the sun. time. It is based on constantly rising standards to stimulate one to be the When you try on a pair of our sunglasses, you immedivery best we can be for ourselves and for all we work and play with.” says Cathi Volante, Vice President of Media Relations for Maui Jim. ately feel your eyes relax. That’s because of our

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On the technology side of things – Maui Jim is the pioneer for sunglasses, dating back to 1980 with the initial development of their anti-glare sunglass technology.

After discovering no sunglasses on the market – not even the early pairs they were selling – could combat the fierce glare and harmful ultraviolet rays caused by the sun, they developed their Polarized Plus® lenses. In 1986, they introduced the technology in seven styles – and forever changed the industry. Since then, they perfected the technology with the introduction of their Polarized Plus®2 lenses in 2004.

Oh, and by now you probably know they have gone from little Hawaiian

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technology; it’s patented technology no one else has.

Surfers and watermen go to great lengths to protect their skin from the suns damaging rays, why not protect your eyes? Did you know that without ‘quality’ polarized lenses and I stress the word ‘quality’ as it is important when discussing protection, you can get sunburn on your retina, called Surfer’s Eye? It is an extremely painful surgery to correct. Lasik eye surgery is the number one surgery in the world, do you know why? Overexposure of harmful UVA, UVB and UVC rays – all of which Maui Jim’s protects you from.

Mary Osborne’s commitment to the community outside of the sport makes her a perfect fit as a Maui Jim Ambassador. “Obviously, surfing comes first in my life, but when I am not in the water – I have my hands in so many projects. For instance, right now, I am working on a surf camp for kids – and on women’s retreats in California, Mexico and Costa Rica.

Maui Jim’s commitment to the communities they serve is a testament to our shared love of helping others.”

So why not look fabulous and take care of your eyes at the same time!”

Volante also showed us how versatile their shades can be for us girls’ everchanging wardrobe. “Our new Rainbow Falls line comes in a variety of awesome color combinations and the new shields are as fashionable as it gets” Volante said. We could not agree more! The new look of Maui Jim is sick - great job! u

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Dave Siragusa, with Maui Jim, spends his days building relationships with Maui Jim Ambassadors – the athletes that are hand-picked to represent the Maui Jim brand. Says Siragusa, “Maui Jim has developed an elite group of world class athletes in Hawaii and on the mainland. Watermen and women that represent our brand and the lifestyle to the fullest. Their lifestyle and character – and not their Kapa achievements – are what make them winners.

They could be making more money in a mainstream sport, but choose to paddle, surf or swim because they love the water and the community they are a part of. Maui Jim supports the community from grassKaimana roots events to big wave surf competitions with the goal of promoting the sport and the lifestyle for everyone who wants to embrace it. It’s that simple.”

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Ocean Star

By Christina DiMari

A

We ran down the beach until we could see them clearly.

Fallen Star

The sound of the waves breaking onto shore grew louder as I rounded the bend leading to my safe harbor. I ran to the beach, first when I was seven, then a hundred more times after that. I had to run away, somewhere far away from the constant turmoil of my crazy family situation. My parents had a tumultuous relationship, fighting with each other and using their children as pawns in their battles. I was caught in the middle between a mother who didn’t want her children and a violent alcoholic, bi-polar father.

I retreated to the beach where the soothing sound of the waves and ocean breeze helped clear my mind. While snuggled up in a tiny alcove that had been carved out of the cliff by the strong winds, I often gazed up into the nighttime sky.

“Wow! I’ve never seen a dolphin pod in real life!” Katie exclaimed.

“Me neither,” I admitted.

We stood side by side and relished the joy of watching the pod effortessly surf the roll wave. Elena broke into a wolf howl, hoping to connect with the dialect of the dolphins. We all bent over laughing. Then we listened.

There was magic in the air. Something we’d never experienced was happening between the dolphin pod and us. The quieter we became, the more we felt it. The dolphins knew something that we needed to know. I wanted to know what it was.

Beyond the expanse of what I knew my world to be, I looked at the dolphin pod and saw its symbol of hope.

“That’s it!” I exclaimed. “We’ll be like a dolphin pod.

We’ll travel together like they do. And we can protect each other from all the sharks that want to tear us apart.”

I dreamt that God lived among the stars so clearly visible from my hiding place and I thought to myself, “I want to fly beyond the distant stars to where He lives.”

Occasionally, my dad went with me hoping the ocean would bring peace to his troubled soul. One day as my dad and I walked the shoreline at sunset and the stars were beginning to appear in the nighttime sky, he looked up at the stars as he told me this story.

It was clear that my friends understood what I had seen in the dolphins.

“I read that when one dolphin in a pod is injured, two healthy dolphins immediately come to help. They swim under the dolphin in trouble and support her with their flippers. Then they bring the dolphin to the surface so she can catch her breath,” Katie added excitedly. “They help each other when times are tough.”

“A long time ago the nighttime sky was filled with bright, shining stars. All we had to do was look up to their light to help us find our way. There were so many stars to look up to that no one ever got lost. Then one day, some of the stars forgot how to shine for each other.

“One by one, many of them broke and fell from the sky.

They landed in the sea. Some people call them starfish, but they’re really ocean stars. They’re on a journey to learn how to get put back together again. Once they do, they turn back into a star, shining for others the way they were meant to.”

Then he turned and looked into my eyes, “ So, if you ever find an ocean star, make sure to be kind and gentle. It’s trying to find its way home.”

I looked up at my dad as he ran his hands through his dark brown hair, and realized he felt the same way I did, like a broken star that lost its light.

From that point on I realized that my parents didn’t have any light to give me and I’d have to go on my own journey of discovery to find wholeness and light somewhere else.

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Dolphin Pod and Friendships

During this season of my life I spent all my time hanging out with my friends at the beach.

Katie and Elena caught up with me to watch the sunset as we often did. As the sun was about to drop below the horizon, we stood at the water’s edge and let the rising tide wash over our bare feet. We all were facing difficult transitions in our lives and had little support other than the bond of friendship that helped us hold our heads high.

Elena interrupted our contemplation. “Look! There’s a dolphin pod in the roll wave down shore!”

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“It’s like they have a strong connection with each other,” Elena said. “They know how to be friends—just like we do.”

“Yeah, they don’t leave each other when the going gets tough,” I said. “Instead, they show up for each other.”

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Although my friends and I continued to hang out at the beach, I spent my teen years spiraling into self-destructive behavior, wandering from one seemingly thrilling adventure to another. Drugs numbed the parts of my life I didn’t know what to do with and on-the-edge experiences in the beach culture provided an exciting reason for living. Then, within months of each other my family drama was off the charts out of control, my friend Rosie committed suicide, another died of cancer, my dog got run over by a car, and I was kicked out of high school three months before graduation.

Feeling the darkness closing in around me, I drove to the beach to surf and watch the sunset. As always, the water had a way of calming me and helping me feel like everything was going to be okay. At sunset, I sat alone at the water’s edge watching the horizon until the last traces of daylight had drained away.

The clear blue sky formed a crisp backdrop as the huge orange ball ever so gently touched the surface of the ocean far in the distance. I closed my eyes and prayed, “God if You are real, will You please help me.”

Calming words of hope found their way deep into my heart: Don’t focus on the darkness of the disappearing sun. Look up at the color I can paint with your life.

As I lifted my head, I noticed the sun had painted a kaleidoscope of color across the sky. Shades of bright orange, pink, and purple filled the heavens as if an artist had painted a brilliant masterpiece there.

The deeper the sun slipped below the water, the brighter the colors glowed in the sky above.

Photos by: Claire Troesh, Nic McLean, Jake Davis

I made a promise this night that I would never forget. If I ever figure out how to put the broken pieces of my star back together again, I will be a light that shines for others.

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he Bright Morning Star

From that point on, the words I heard in my heart threw a beam of light on my darkened path and little by little, things started getting better. My high school counselor asked me to meet with her and helped me see that although I couldn’t change my family situation and I certainly could not change other people, I could change myself. I agreed to cooperate with her. After securing my diploma I kept my end of the bargain, which was to enroll in college.

Within the first few weeks, I met a girl who invited me to go to church with her the following Sunday. The pastor started the sermon talking about the stars and I hung on his every word.

“God has not forgotten you,” he said. “Have you ever looked up in the nighttime sky and wondered if God thinks about you? He knows each of the stars in the sky and knows them each by name. That’s how He looks at you. He knows you. He knows your name. He wants you to know Him too. That’s why He sent His son, Jesus, The Bright Morning Star, to give His life, so that you can find your way home to being a child of God.” As I thought about all I was hearing, the symbols from the ocean that had been meaningful to me throughout my entire life began to take on deeper meaning. I had learned that when an ocean star is washed up on shore, it hardens and dies. But, if it is connected to its life source, the ocean, it becomes moldable and alive. It also didn’t matter if the ocean star was broken or bruised or had pieces completely cut off, as long as it got back to the water, it would slowly regenerate and become whole.

God began to show me that He would be my Source of Life and Light.

When I let the Living Water of His Words flow through me, little by little I began to heal. He did not design me to be broken, He designed me to shine, and the light that I would shine would be what I allowed Him to do with the broken pieces of my life.

Also, at the bottom of each ray of the starfish there is a tiny “orange eyespot.” They cannot see, instead they move according to their keen sense of light and dark. I found peace knowing that He has a plan for my life and all I had to do was be “in tune to the Spirit” to know which way to go. I learned to trust He would guide me as He says in Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you. “

Then a surfer friend of mine told me when huge waves break, the force of the water sweeps along the bottom of the ocean floor and picks up the ocean stars, threatening to toss them up on shore to die.

The ones that survive the pounding waves and don’t get washed up on shore are the ones that attach themselves to a rock and hold on tight.

As I continued my journey, I experienced many times when the waves loomed high above me, threatening to crash upon me and toss me up on shore to loose hope and purpose and meaning in life. But, I have learned that Jesus is a Rock that I can cling to and with His help I can get through anything I will ever have to face on this earth.

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earls for the Journey

Years later, after I got married and had two amazing sons, I found myself right in the middle of living out my dream of creating the kind of family I hoped to have one day. Everything should have been fine, but I began to feel this empty feeling that wouldn’t go away, like a shadow I couldn’t outrun.

It took some time for me to figure out this feeling was coming from not having a mother relationship in my own life. I wished I had someone down here on earth to talk with. Someone I could relate to, like an older friend.

The more I talked to one of my friends about it the more I realized what I felt like. It was like I missed getting my pearls. Over the years I had watched my girl friends get advice and support from their moms, and eventually I watched many of them get a genuine strand of pearls for their graduation or wedding.

My friend, Anna, explained to me how a pearl is formed. She told me when a simple grain of sand enters into the living membrane of an oyster it causes the oyster fits of irritation. The oyster’s reaction is to continually coat it and over time, the grain of sand eventually turns into a pearl. The Latin word for pearl literally means ‘unique’, attesting to the fact that no two pearls are identical. Anna described how we are like the grain of sand when we come to God. He takes us as we are and even through the irritations we encounter on our journey He coats us with His grace, refines us and molds us into something of beauty that reflects His love to the world.

I started thinking; maybe it’s not so much about what I missed, but who I am and what I have of value to offer others that is important.

Another friend knew what I was feeling and came across this story she was eager to share with me. A little girl had dime-store pearls she cherished more than anything else. One day her father asked her to give him the pearls. Over and over again she said, “No, you can take anything but the pearls.” All along the girl’s father had a beautiful strand of genuine pearls in his pocket to give her in exchange for her dime-store set. The moral of the story is that when we are asked to surrender something, it often is because God has plans to replace it with something much better.

Immediately, I thought of the inexpensive, fake pearls my own grandmother had given me when I was just a small child. So I wrapped my dime-store pearls in a golden box with a pink bow, as an expression of surrendering what was bothering me about what I had missed out on.

In the following days I kept my eyes open to those around me whom I could learn from, and I continued to explore how God could provide what I was lacking by not having a mother and father in my life.

I came across this verse: “The LORD God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11).

I began to illustrate what this verse meant to me. I drew a sun, illustrated like a shining pearl, to become my symbol of how God would provide for me in motherly ways through His creation; a purple shield was my symbol of how God would provide for me in fatherly ways through the guidance of His Word. The symbols represent that I belong to Him, I was His child.

That’s how we shine! When we allow God’s blessing to be the center of our lives, our value and worth and ability to shine come from God making His home inside of us.

As I thought about the blessing and how to apply it to my life, I found myself remembering the first word I ever heard God speak to me. Believe.

Believe what His Word says is true. I am His child. I am one of a kind. He loves me. He meets me right where I am. His Word provides me with safe boundaries, clear direction, and a road map for successful living. He will never leave me nor forsake me. He is always with me. I can count on Him. He brings out the best in me.

Two years after I had surrendered my dime-store pearls, I opened the front door to go get the mail. It was a cold winter day as snowflakes formed a blanket of white on my front lawn. Out

of the corner of my eye I saw it. Leaning up against the side of my porch was a gift. A gold box wrapped neatly with a pink bow, not unlike the box I had used to hold my dime-store pearls when I performed my little ritual of surrender.

I put the gift on my lap. Time seemed to stand still as I reached inside the box. First I opened the note. It was from someone I knew, but not real well. It was actually kind of random.

It read, “I met this lovely girl selling beautiful items in a marketplace. She reminded me of you and I remembered you had a birthday at the end of the year. These are for you.

Enjoy!”

I lifted out a small blue-satin pouch, unzipped the top, and pulled out the most beautiful, unique set of freshwater pearls I’d ever seen. Tears welled up in my eyes. No one knew about the fake pearls I surrendered, or that I put them in a gold box tied with a pink wSSm | womenssurfstyle.com | 91

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bow! Streams of tears began to flow down my face and onto the pearls I held in my hands. They were genuine. He was near.

I ran my fingers gently over each pearl, feeling its unique shape.

Looking closer, I let out a shout. “There’s a sun and a shield!” On the outside of the clasp was one solitary pearl shaped like the sun and one purple stone shaped like a shield, the exact symbols I had drawn in my art journal!

Then, in the deep places in my heart, I began to understand there was a lesson that came with my gift. These words encouraged me, but I also knew that I would share these words with other girls all over the world.

Each pearl on your strand represents someone who has been a Pearl to you in some way along your journey.

Because they crossed your path you have been encouraged to fly, pursue your dreams and reach your highest potential. They spoke words that brightened your path, walked with you awhile or cheered from afar.

Authors motivated you, music moved you, and unexpected strangers inspired you. Think about the people who have added value to your life.

These are your Pearls. When you put them on, you will carry the blessing they passed on to you.

Continue to look to me for all of your needs. I am your Sun, your Shield, and your Source of Life. By continually looking up, you have allowed Me to take the irritations of your life and mold you into a beautiful pearl. It is time now for you to take what you have learned and pass it on to girls coming up the road behind you.

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cean Star Gifts

It all started one day while I was at the beach. A publisher asked me to write my memoir to encourage other girls. As my boys were surfing the waves in front of me, my editor called to tell me that although she loved all the life lessons I had woven throughout my memoir, I needed to tell her which one was the most important theme I wanted my readers to connect with. They would then go in that direction with the title of my book. I picked up a starfish I had in my beach bag and began to write words in the sand. SHINE, DREAM, BELIEVE, RIDE YOUR WAVE, FRIENDSHIP, MENTORS, HEALING, LOOK UP....

My words had become a magnet, drawing many on the beach to read what I was writing...

One elderly couple walked up to me and asked me what I was doing. I told them that I had a rough road for quite awhile when I was growing up and I wanted to do something to help other girls, so they would have someone who was willing to be a light for them. I told them I was in the process of writing my story, that I had a big dream to help empower girls all over the world to shine for other girls in their own communities.

While I was still rambling on, sharing all the dreams I had in my heart, the little old lady gently took my hands in hers and shared “Christina, you have a beautiful vision and I believe in you, that all the things you say are going to come true. These words you have written will speak life to all who receive them.

Before the waters come and embrace your words, take pictures of each one, then make some greeting cards out of your pictures and use the back of your card to share your dream.” I looked down at the trail of words I had written

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and realized I knew what my next step would be. Then I looked back into the little old ladies eyes, but this time when I looked at her, all I could see was the beautiful pearl she wore around her neck. She said goodbye and before I could take in what had just happened, she was gone.

With A LOT of hard work and A LOT of prayer... my dreams took shape. u Ocean Star, my memoir was thousands of girls all over the world.

published and read by

u I launched Ocean Star Gifts, a greeting card and gift company, selling in every major beach community in the U.S. and now internationally. Portions of all proceeds helped me launch my main vision, which was to empower and encourage other girls to shine bright in their own communities.

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ou’re Designed to Shine

As A.W. Tozer once said, “Though my fire is not large, it is real, and there may be those who can light their candle at its flame.”

The vision started with one person speaking life into me. It has now spread to thousands and thousands of girls all over the world, speaking life into the girls in their own communities.

After writing a six-session life coaching study called, You’re Designed to Shine, I began to gather girls in beach communities all over the world and encourage them on their journeys.

During one of these events, I looked at the girls all spread out along the edge of the ocean as they were using a starfish we gave them to write their dreams in the sand.

I was smiling to myself thinking how much I love seeing girls get excited about their lives, go after their dreams and be all that they can be. There were so many girls that needed to be encouraged. That’s when it hit me.

ANYONE can do what I was doing! I then wrote a Leaders Guide that easily walks girls ages 8-88 through the steps to gather their own group of girls

“I wrote my memoir to encourage others to believe there is a special plan for their life, to never forget the in-

finite possibilities that are born of faith, to pursue the gifts God has given them and to pass on those blessings to others. We each have a destiny to be discovered, a light that is meant to shine and a journey before us yet to be explored.

I hope my readers will Look Up to the possibilities in their future and discover Pearls for the Journey from unexpected people and places along the way. And ultimately, like the Ocean Star, when we are connected to God as our Source of Life, no matter what gets broken along our journey, we will be made whole.”

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in their own communities and lead them through the six chapters. This can be done as a one-day event, a weekend retreat or once a week for six weeks.

ages are gathering groups of girls all over the world!

All six lessons are drawn from meaningful life lessons I shared in writing my memoir, Ocean Star. But now it is time for the girls to take a look at their own story.

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED

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Explore the Dreams you have for your life

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Discover the unique way your Star shines

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Travel with a supportive Pod of Friends

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Uncover Pearls for your Journey from mentors along the way

u Creating new life by surrendering the old things that drag you down u Ride the Wave of God’s dream for your life by using your gifts to shine bright for others!

GIRLS SHINING BRIGHT ALL OVER THE WORLD! The premise is basically simple: Pass it on! If you have been blessed, take some time to be a blessing to others. If someone has spoken life into you, take some time to speak life into other girls. Each girl who goes through You’re Designed to Shine then helps another girl go through it. This is by far the most exciting time of the dream landing. Girls and women of all

SHINE! Realize no matter how young or old you are, you can be a pearl for other girls and make a lasting difference in their lives.

Consider purchasing a set of You’re Designed to Shine to view and see if this is something that you would like to either do on your own, and hopefully, lead other girls through.

Purchase on our website at www.oceanstargifts.com Much Amore’

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“It was a beautiful late morning session in April... The sun was shining like a big, warm, engulfing hug down on the lovely, Honolua Bay, Maui, and though the waves were small, the conditions were epic! Such glassy, perfect little peelers, super light winds (if any), and to our amazement... almost NO ONE out. Crystal clear water danced with tropical fish that ducked, wiggled and swam around the dark coral and reef beneath us.

2 hours later, exhausted and surfhappy; Dan, Victor and I began our ascent back up the mountain path that leads back up from the rocky beach below. As we neared the summit, we were greeted at the top by a blonde, athletic looking woman who asked us what the conditions were like. Was it super shallow? What were the tides doing… was it worth paddling out?

We enthusiastically encouraged her to go out; it wasn’t more than chest high, and oh-so-perfect! Due to the reef and shallow pockets of Honolua, we of course asked her if she had ever been there beforemaking sure we weren’t encouraging a “newbie” to paddle out to their destruction.

Turns out, she had surfed the Bay 15 years before... and this was her first time back! With our glowing faces telling her more than she could have ever deciphered from a surf report, she happily grabbed her board, and headed down to the surf.

Questions began to build in our heads as we changed & cleaned up at the car. What was her story?

Why had it been so long since she’d been here? It was then that Dan had the brilliant idea for me to go toss a copy of WSSM on her windshield and see if she would contact us so we could learn more about her. While Dan snapped some shots of her surfing, I placed the magazine on her car. She responded, and here is her story.

Meet Janet Renner.”

Returning to the

The Bay called my name... after 15 years

Janet Renner

AGE: 47

YEARS SURFING: Supposedly 20, but there have been too many years I’ve missed without surfing even a day during those 20 years HOME BREAK: Originally Breakwall... now whatever suits my fancy on any given day | FAVORITE BOARD: 6’10” Ole mini tanker FAVORITE BREAK: I’m not picky, just get myself out there and with as few people as possible surfing the same spot OCCUPATION: self employed - swim coach, life coach and wedding coordinator

“I learned to surf at Breakwall in 1989, a year after I moved to Maui. I can't really remember the year I first surfed the Bay, but I went out there because I was surfing every day and all my surf buds said I should go try it. So, I did. Plus, a friend had a new video camera and wanted to get some shots of the surfers at the Bay, and of course, I wanted to be included in the video of surfing there.

When I first went out, it was beautiful, glassy, rising tide, head high and just a couple of us were out there. I was having a blast!

Then the sets got larger, and larger, and larger, and I was just watching them coming in from a distance... mesmerized by them really! Before I knew it, I was in "over my head" - maybe not physically, as I am a competitive swimmer and have been since a young kid, but I have such a tremendous respect for the ocean and its power, let alone being at a new break, that I realized it was time for me to get out. It felt like I sat out there for at least an hour before I felt I could make it in.

When we met, it had been a very long time since I’d been there; mainly because life seemed to have gotten away from me, and I had spent years- focused on making sure I can stay on Maui and remain selfemployed. I've realized it has been too long that I have not taken advantage of living in Maui and its natural playground!

You caught me on a day when I gave myself permission to play! (I'm a tough boss - on myself that is.)

Happy to say though, I've been working on playing more and more. I’m a swim coach for an age group (kids) swim team, and on the day you saw me, we had just finished a meet in Lahaina, and the kids were going surfing after the meet, so I decided to join them! It’s a good thing that any time I drive to Lahaina I always make sure I have at least one board with me!

sweet, it made for good, good fun. Plus, surfing with the swim team kids is always a kick!

Though I haven’t surfed every day, being a swimmer, with most of my competitions and some of my training in the ocean, has kept me connected with the ocean!

Organizing loads of open water swim races on Maui also, and one-man outrigger canoeing has too - a couple times each year. Recently I've tried SUP; it's a lot of fun too!

Moving back closer to the ocean has helped the most.

I lived upcountry for 8.5 years and then moved back closer to the ocean a year ago. Since moving back, I'm definitely getting myself to the ocean loads more! Even boogie boarding just for kicks!

Last year I swam on a relay team for the first time in nearly a decade at the Maui Channel Swim. I took the hiatus, as the prior 7 times I swam it, I kept getting sicker and sicker with each crossing and decided I was done with the crossing. About a decade ago, I was fortunate enough to swim with two friends for 17 miles- over a three day period, along the backside of Haleakala from Nu'u to La Perouse.

My future here? Chilling out and enjoying life- especially through playing in the great outdoors with friends and family! Inspiring others to do the same, and working with those that lack the confidence or have just had trouble doing so for themselves.

I am very passionate about inspiring others to live a life of fitness, and to work with children of all ages (from 2 to 102) in the world of swimming, moving and being in the water! My motto is: be true to you, face your fears, and walk your talk.”

When I first went out I caught one after another for about an hour and a half, then it got pretty sporadic and we hung out in the water for another hour or so. It was small and yet, since it was so glassy and the waves so

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COMMUNITY

. . . Shopping

: p o t S i n i k i B Surf

With the thousands of swimwear designers and labels out there, an array of fabrics, cuts and price ranges to choose from, it can be a daunting task finding a suit that not only looks fantastic, but also stays ON in the water!

Sexy & flattering swimwear should not mean impractical, and it also shouldn’t require constant re-adjusting after every duckdive or turtle roll.

So, is there a happy medium out there? We believe there is… but you have to look farther out to sea and find the designers that KNOW what it means to make a surf friendly & sexy bikini. To avoid the hassle of searching endless websites and cuts, we went straight to the designers who we know and trust to turn out perfect swimwear for all body types and surf conditions.

These designers grace the shores of beautiful Maui (Pakaloha), and Oahu (Paulani), and to keep it fun… we decided to include a west coast, US label- Bubululu Malibu Bikinis. They do not necessarily offer the most (big-surf) friendly bikinis… but they do make gorgeous swimwear that is an excellent addition to any surfer girl’s collection, as a stunning, must-have “beach” bikini.

Designer Shannon Lewis in Wildlife seamless,ruched bottom; Mila bow top

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& Sensibility... MEETS SEXY

| Designer: Iwalani Isbell | Buy Online: pualanihawaii.com

HOW IT BEGAN... Surfing big waves all my life and working in the stunt business for

Rio bottom

awhile gave me the awareness to understand the dynamics between water, and what women wear in the water. I also worked as a swimwear rep for a number of companies for 10 years before I started on my own with Pualani Hawai’i in 2001. This gave me plenty of time to see what worked in the swimwear industry and, more importantly, what didn’t work- when it came to design and construction. I poured out a lot of blood, sweat and tears refining and perfecting the initial designs.

I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished personally and professionally, and continue to look for ways to improve in both areas of my life.

Sport tie-top

THE NAME Most people unfamiliar with the Hawaiian language have a hard time pronouncing my name, so I went for the next closest thing I could think of. Pua means flower and Lani means heavenly - there you have it. u

BEST SELLERS My newest design, the SPORT TIE-TOP, is already a huge hit with athletes of all stripes due to its comfort, function and style. The Convertible top CONVERTIBLE TOP is hot because of its function and versatility. You can wear it three different ways: bra, halter or crossback. The RIO has always been our best selling bottom due to the mass appeal of the cut, and the fact that it stays on when others don’t. Personally, I prefer the SKIMPY DOUBLE TIE SIDE for surfing, because you can cinch it down in the surf, and loosen it on the beach. And, when it comes to bottoms, I can’t stand the “Baggy-Butt” syndrome! Girls- buy a bottom that fits properly, not a diaper! u

Skimpy double tie-side bottom

Pakaloha | Designer: Mikey Dahl | Buy Online: pakaloha.com

HOW IT BEGAN... I actually just kinda fell into it. I was living and surfing in Brazil and one day I decided that I loved bikinis. I figured that they would do well in a place where everyone basically lives in a swimsuit all day long (Hawaii).

After trying out a few designers in the town that I was living in, Cabo Frio, none of them could figure out the style I was looking for. So, I just decided to pick up a pencil, some Booty Call paper, and a few other supplies, and basically started drawing designs and having them cut and sewn. It was quite the trial and error, but I finally came up with some designs that worked. As far as hurdles go; I would say the toughest Baby Beach one is trying to get stuff done right in Brazil. Everyone is so laid back that they can easily overlook things during production. Learning the language of clothing production wasn’t easy either. Also, I had never even worked in a retail store before and then all of a sudden I owned one--that was interesting to say the least. You really can make a lot of costly mistakes when learning and it can be a pretty hard hit when you start up w/little to no money. u

Booty Call

u THE NAME Ha! That’s a good one. There are many theories out there, a lot that would have to do with that funny green stuff, but Honolua I do have to say that the one that sticks to me the most is when a friend of mine named Will Feffer was joking around in a bar one night with some tourists and somehow the name just popped up. We joked about if for a few minutes and somehow the name has stuck with me since. I started designing and it was the only name I could think of that I wanted on my creation.

BESTSELLERS #1 is the Honolua. It is super cute, it fits almost everyone on the planet, and is really good for surfing. I would say the second is the Booty Call. It really shows off your behind and also will stay put when getting rolled around in the ocean. Then third is the Baby Beach. It is more of a skimpier, fun “let’s work on our tan” kind of bikini, not as good for surfing as the others, but really cute to hang out in. u

BubuLulu Malibu Bikinis

Designer: Shannon Lewis | Buy Online: bubululumalibu.com

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Dume seamless boy short Naomi Ruffle

HOW IT BEGAN... “I grew up on the beach in Malibu and was always known for bandeau

rocking an itsy bitsy bikini, so when I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles in spring of 2008, the only thing on my mind was to create the sexiest, best fitting bikini line of all time. I also work as a swimsuit model, so I have tried on numerous different designs and always thought to myself, if I can sell 20,000 pieces of a suit that doesn’t even fit that great, I know I can sell 100,000 pieces of a suit that not only fits amazing, but also is made out of very luxurious fabrics.”

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THE NAME Bubululu is actually my baby name that my mom still calls me!

BEST SELLERS 1. Little Dume seamless boy short; it’s sporty and great for surfing, because it stays on well. 2. Naomi Ruffle bandeau; very comfortable, adjusts in the front to fit all breast sizes and can be worn as a halter or a bandeau. 3. Wildlife seamless, ruched bottom, paired with the Mila bow top – one of our BEST sellers!

Follow BubuLulu via: http://bubululumalibubikinis.blogspot.com u

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. . . Safe Surfing

Beginner Tips & Tricks

the A, B, C’s of SMART Surfing

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Secure-Fitting Top

This will be your #1 concern in the beginning, as you get more comfortable in the water, learning where to sit/paddle on your board, how to fall so that you don’t destroy yourself, and how to duck-dive or turtle roll successfully... ALL while not wasting precious time, re-adjusting your top!

tankini & boy shorts: Toes On The Nose (toesonthenose.com) sports watch: WooLoot (woolootsport.com) bracelet: Repel SHARKs magnetic ankletbracelet (repelsharks.com) surfboard: Keoki Surfboards (keokisurfboards.com)

Straps that criss-cross across the back of the shoulders are a good choice for bigger busted women, and believe it or not, the more secure bikini tops for an A to small B-cup, are fixed triangle tops (not sliding), because you don’t have a lot of extra fabric creating a drag in the currents of the water.

This style hugs your body’s shape more effectively and therefore- stays put!

Tankini’s such as seen on Stephanie (right), are an excellent choice for those not wanting to bare as much skin, as well as for beginner surfers that surf only 1-2 times per week, and who’s skin is not used to the friction of the wax. The tankini works as a barrier, helping protect from wax-rash or foamtop boards.

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of a Surfer

Bikini Companies PUALANI HAWAII t

Claiming a wave was bigger than it really was

(www.pualanihawaii.com)

HONEY GIRL t (www.honeygirlwaterwear.com)

Claiming a wave was smaller than it really was... just to act cool- when it’s really big out

SAN LORENZO t BRAZLIAIAN BIKINIS

(www.sanlorenzobikinis.com)

* TOES ON THE NOSE t

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After a bad wipeout and hold-down, you decide you’ll start practicing holding your breath- starting tomorrow (This time you mean it)

(www.toesonthenose.com)

* GIRLS4SPORT t

(www.girls4sport.com)

* Cute & Functional WOMENS,

not-junior, sized swimwear that’s designed for active water sports.

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I’m going to paddle around in the off-season, even when it’s flat, just to stay in shape!

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I love SUP’s

I will not drop in on anyone... again.

That was the BEST wave of my life!

I swear, I almost died out there today!

I’m gonna buy a big 4x4 truck so I can park anywhere I want!

I’ll be in the water at sunrise

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SMART and Protect Yourself from Sharks

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ASH is KING, so don’t lose your job ‘cause you lost track of time & stayed out surfing too long!

Trust us on this, your boss won’t care how fantastic and glassy the waves were, or how no one else was out and the sets just kept coming. Never lose track of time again with the WooLoot Sport watch!

This will be everyone else’s #1 complaint when they hear you’ve taken up surfing... “Aren’t you afraid you’lll be eaten by a shark?” Well, not anymore! Repel Sharks offers an anklet/ bracelet, or one for each limb... however you want to wear it, magnetic accessory that in studies, have proven to deter sharks who come within 3 feet of it. This is particularly helpful for those surfing in murky/cloudy water, or in rejoins known to be home to large numbers of sharks.

Wooloot Sport watches contains Tourmaline, a semi-precious mineral that is a natural resource of negative ions. Tourmaline is known for it’s ability to aid in the detoxification process of the human body, helps increase concentration, improves sleep, meditation and relaxation. Waterproof and available in multiple sizes.

Repel Sharks | www.repelsharks.com

WooLoot | www.wooloot.com

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. . . She SUP 's

Age: 23 Island: Oahu, HI Years SUP’n: 1

Occupation: Sales at Paddle Surf Hawaii and Supervisor at HIC How many SUP boards do you have in your quiver and what is your favorite?

I have 3 SUP Boards. I have 2 favorites. My 9’2 all-arounder, because that’s my original PSH board. I’m most comfortable on that board and I can take it out whenever. My custom 9’6 wood veneer Ripper is another favorite because it’s got a lot of drive and it works really good on the bigger waves. I have 2 paddles and my favorite, hands-down, is the Methane from Kialoa.

What kind of wave do you like? Uncrowded!

Why did you choose SUP over regular board surfing?

For me, it’s a lot more fun to SUP. There are more options. You can surf when there are waves, and paddle when there aren’t waves. It’s also a lot more fun when surfing with a paddle. It’s another element that you have to work with.

How do you feel about using an SUP board in the line up?

Are people cool with you being there? I feel confident using an SUP board in the lineup, probably even more confident than

a regular surfboard. For the most part, people are cool with me being there on an SUP. I know there are people who are anti-SUP, but I’ve just come to accept that; most times they don’t bother me, they just give stink looks. Other than that, most people are accepting. I think it helps too that I’m a girl. Haha.

Where do you see yourself 2 years from now?

Two years from now, I see myself surfing better than I do now, charging bigger waves, sponsored in SUP, and stoking people out with PSH Stand Up Boards.

What is your greatest accomplishment in SUP surfing?

Surfing Pipeline on my 9’2 AA and surfing 10-15’ at Makaha.

Who do you look up to in the SUP world?

There are a bunch of people I look up to. Blane Chambers, Austin Yonehiro, Ikaika Kalama, Stewart Ferriman, and Aaron Napolean (just to name a few). All these guys charge and rip waves up. They have set the bar for the Stand Up world and I hope that one day I can surf as good as they do.

Any final words for our readers?

Be respectful where ever you surf, and if in doubt- don’t go out.

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Interview by: WahineSurfer.net

She SUP’S Jennifer Koki

Age: 27 Island: Oahu, HI Years SUP’n: 2

How many SUP boards do you have in your quiver?

I have a 9’0 C4 bat tail and a custom 9’2 Dave Parmenter, C4 carbon blade and the C4 carbon kevlar race xpr.

What is your favorite surf spot (Summer/Winter)?

In the summer time, I love surfing Queens, Kewalos, Threes and Pops and in the winter, I enjoy surfing Lanis and Makaha.

Why did you choose SUP over regular board surfing?

I prefer using an SUP over a regular board because it’s a new challenge and the core workout aspect of it is great!!

How do you feel about using an SUP board in the line up? Are people cool with you being there?

I think using an SUP board in the lineup is fun, but of course with any new sport people will have their gripes.

Where do you see yourself 2 years from now?

2 years from now I want to have traveled a lot more- surfing. As for work, I would love to get more involved in the SUP surf industry and see where it takes me.

What is your greatest accomplishment in SUP surfing?

My greatest accomplishment in SUP surfing would probably be winning the 2009 Dukes Fest Womens Division!

Who do you look up to in the SUP world?

In the SUP world, I look up to Brian Keaulana, Dave Parmenter, Noland Martin and the Auwae brothers. That’s a tough question with so many good guys out there now.

Any final words for our readers?

I just want to encourage all the ladies out there to keep surfing and stay stoked!!

Interview by: WahineSurfer.net

photo: Paul Teruya

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TALIA; Maui Jim Team Rider swimwear: BubuLulu Malibu Bikinis (www.bubululumalibubikinis.com) jewelry: Pashey Designz (taliagangina.com/pashey_designz) shirt: EcoZuzu (ecozuzu.com) lip gloss: “Drunk Dial” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) Photo: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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JOHNNELLE (left) swimwear: Flojos (flojos.com) sunglasses: “Mauka” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) hair flower: Star Fannie Co. (p: 808.754.1529 | e: sjb@hawaii.edu) lip gloss: “Drunk Dial” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) CORY (above) swimwear: Sambaii (sambaii.com) sunglasses: “Free Flying Dots” by Fly Girls (blackflysusa.com) hair flower: Star Fannie Co. (p: 808.754.1529 | e: sjb@hawaii.edu) jewelry: So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) STEPHANIE (right) swimwear: Body Glove (bodyglove.com/girl) pants: Elan (elan-usa.com) jewelry: O Kai Jewels (okaijewels.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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HEATHER M (left) hoodie: “Eco Morgan” Uni-Sex Zip Hoodie (mesa-enterprises.com) boots: “Mindy” in grey/plum (cushe.com) headband: Violet Love Headbands (violetloveheadbands.com) DAVIN (left) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) belt: Web printed belt by Buckle Down (buckle-down.com) watch: “The Karlton” by FreeStyle (freestyleusa.com)

HEATHER M (right) swimwear: Toes on the Nose (toesonthenose.com) sunglasses: “Rainbow Falls” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) footwear: Rafters (raftersfootwear.com) skateboard: Kahuna Creations (kahunacreations.com) DAVIN (right) shirt: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckyfree.com) boardshorts: Island Daze (islanddaze.com) sunglasses: “Frequent Flyer” Black Flys (blackflysusa.com) footwear: Frisky (friskyshoes.com) bicycle: BIKEFACTORY (bikefactoryhawaii.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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JOHNNELLE (left) swimwear: “Bora Bora” by Guria Beachwear (guriabeachwear.com.br) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) jewelry: O Kai Jewels (okaijewels.com) footwear: Sanuk (sanuk.com) ELISE (left) swimwear: “Jamaica!” by Bamboo Island (bambooislandswimwear.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) paddle set: Ed Hardy Beach & Umbrellas (P:213.623.3200)

SHAHOLLY (above) shirt: Bless Apparel (blessapparel.com) skirt: Elan (elan-usa.com) sunglasses: “Rainbow Falls” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: Calypso Studios (calypsostudiosinc.com) footwear: Blowfish (blowfishshoes.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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JOHNNELLE (left) top: Vata Brasil (vatabrasil.com) sweats: EcoZuzu (ecozuzu.com) sunglasses: “Hoku” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) shoes & laces: Converse & U-lace (u-lace.com) dog leash: Web printed dog leash & collar, Buckle Down (buckle-down.com) NAOMYE (above left) yoga top & shorts: Vata Brasil (vatabrasil.com) headband: Violet Love Headband (violetloveheadbands.com) shoes: “Endless Dream” by Cushe (cushe.com) BECCY (above right) yoga top & pants: Vata Brasil (vatabrasil.com) headband: Violet Love Headband (violetloveheadbands.com) NAOMYE (right) sweater: Elan (elan-usa.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) sunglasses: “Pilot” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) lip gloss: “Queen B” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) DAVIN (far right) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) shirt: Island Daze (islanddaze.com) boardshorts: Dunkelvolk (dunkelvolk-usa.com) footwear: Scott Hawaii (scotthawaii.com) shred sled (shredsled.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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ELISE swimwear: Kandi Swim (kandiswim.com) leash & traction pad: “woodrow” traction pad byXtrak (xtrak.com)

ZANE; Maui Jim Team Rider (left) shirt: Dunkelvolk (dunkelvolk-usa.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) sunglasses: “Kaimana” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) necklace: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) footwear: Scott Hawaii (scotthawaii.com) backpack: “Parole pack” from the Antics collection (jansport.com) DAVIN (right) shirt: Mesa Enterprises (mesa-enterprises.com) boardshorts: Pipe Dreams (pipedreamshawaii.com) sunglasses: “Sandbar” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) footwear: Cushe (cushe.com)

HEATHER F top: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckyfree.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) sunglasses: “Akoni”

by Maui Jim (mauijim.com)

SLATER; Maui Jim Team Rider shirt: Mesa Enterprises (mesa-enterprises.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) sunglasses: “Honolulu” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) necklace: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charming shark.com) CORY semi-sheer hoodie: Toes on the Nose (toesonthenose.com) necklace: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) lip gloss: “Drunk Dial” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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SLATER; Maui Jim Team Rider (left) shirt: Dunkelvolk (dunkelvolk-usa.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) sunglasses: Maui Jim (mauijim.com) TALIA; Maui Jim Team Rider(left) dress: Tracy Negoshian (tracynegoshian.com) jewlery: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) sunglasses: “Alana” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) lip gloss: “Have a Mojito” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) NAOMYE (left) swimwear: Guria (guriabeachwear.com.br) earrings: So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) ELISE (right) swimwear: Body Glove (bodyglove.com/girl) (3 GIRLS) BECCY (above left) swimwear: Honey Girl (honeygirlwaterwear.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) make-up: “Petunia” convertible color lip/cheek cream by Stila Cosmetics (stilacosmetics.com) (3 GIRLS) HEATHER M (above middle) swimwear: Honey Girl (honeygirlwaterwear.com) lip gloss: “Barbie” by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) (3 GIRLS) NAOMYE (above right) swimwear: Guria (guriabeachwear.com.br) make-up: “Wanna Be: Jungle Fever” Leopard Print Mineral Powder by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) 3 GIRLS (above right photo) bikini mat: Azula (myazula.com) ZANE; Maui Jim Team Rider (left) shirt: EcoZuzu (ecozuzu.com) shorts: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckyfree.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) sunglasses: “Kaimana” by Maui Jim (MauiJim.com) footwear: “Option 10” by Gotta Flurt (gottaflurt.com) skateboard & big stick: Kahuna Creations (kahunacreations.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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STEPHANIE (above) swimwear: A #1 WSSM Favorite! Body Glove (bodyglove.com/girl) jewelry: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) JOHNNELLE (left) shirt: Mesa Enterprises (mesa-enterprises.com) shorts: Island Daze (islanddaze.com) jewelry: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) watch: “Shark 88” by Freestyle (freestyleusa.com) skateboard & big stick: Kahuna Creations (kahunacreations.com) ELISE (right) swimwear: “Jasmin” by Sambaii (sambaii.com) ruffle towel & beach clutch: “80’s Dot” by Room.It.Up (roomitup.com) sunglasses: ”Fly Coca” by Black Flys (blackflysusa.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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HEATHER F (left) swimwear: Flojos (flojos.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) jewelry: So Good Jewelry (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) CORY (right) swimwear: Flojos (flojos.com) jewelry: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) watch: “Tetra” Freestyle U.S.A. (freestyleusa.com)

SHAHOLLY (left) swimwear: Winki Island (winkiswim.com) bodyboard: Pipeline (pipelinegear.com) sports watch: WooLoot (woolootsport.com) anklet: Repel SHARKs magnetic anklet (repelsharks.com) footwear: Scott Hawaii (scotthawaii.com) HEATHER F (right) swimwear: Honey Girl (honeygirlwaterwear.com) sports watch: WooLoot (woolootsport.com) anklet: Repel SHARKs magnetic anklet (repelsharks.com) footwear: Frisky (friskyshoes.com) surfboard: 6’0”Keoki Surfboard (keokisurfboards.com) leash & traction pad: “Polka.com” traction pad byXtrak (xtrak.com)

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BECCY swimwear: “Violeta” Sambaii (sambaii.com) pants: Elan (elan-usa.com) jewelry: So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) sunglasses: “Akoni” Maui Jim (mauijim.com) footwear: Flojos (flojos.com) bicycle: BIKEFACTORY (bikefactoryhawaii.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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STEPHANIE (above left) tank dress: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckyfree.com) bag: Utility bag by JanSport “Chocolate Chip Bubbles” (jansport.com) jewelry: earrings; So Good (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com), bangles; O Kai Jewels (okaijewels.com) boots: “IT Boot Cuff” by Cushe (cushe.com) HEATHER F (above right) swimwear: Flojos (flojos.com) sunglasses: “Rainbow Falls” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) BECCY (far left) swimwear: Honey Girl (honeygirlwaterwear.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) HEATHER M (left) rashguard: Exceed (exceedwetsuits.com) hat: “Sport Hat” by Sunday Afternoons (sundayafternoons.com) shorts: Toes On The Nose (toesonthenose.com) stand-up paddleboard: 10’6 x 33” Island Glass Surfboards (islandglasssurfboards.net) ELISE (right) swimwear: Kandi Swim (kandiswim.com) swim ring: “Koi Fish” by Ed Hardy Beach & Umbrellas (P:213.623.3200) towel: Maui Jim (mauijim.com) lip gloss/blush/waterproof mascara: by Addiction Cosmetics (addictionnv.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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TIA (left) swimwear: San Lorenzo Brazilian Bikinis (sanlorenzobikinis.com) photo: Gregerson Photography (20foot.com) PARTY SHOES (above) (left) “CA-DISCO” by Gotta Flurt (gottaflurt.com) (middle) “CA-MONTEREY” by Gotta Flurt (gottaflurt.com) (left) “CA-ARTESIA” by Gotta Flurt (gottaflurt.com)

BEACH SLIPPERS (clockwise) white beaded; Frisky (friskyshoes.com), floral: Frisky (friskyshoes.com), black/pink; Sanuk (sanuk.com), brown leather; Scott Hawaii (scotthawaii.com), pink w/diamonds; Flojos (flojos.com), brown leather w/flowers; Scott Hawaii (scotthawaii.com)

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ROXY Team Rider; BREE KLEINTOP blouse/shorts: ROXY (roxy.com) photo: Gregerson Photography (20foot.com)

ROXY Team Rider; BREE KLEINTOP swimwear: ROXY (roxy.com) photo: Gregerson Photography (20foot.com)

JAMES (right) sweatshirt: Dunkelvolk (dunkelvolk-usa.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) sunglasses: “Kula” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jeans; Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) shoes: “Option 10” byGotta Flurt (gottaflurt.com) CORY (below left) swimwear: Sorbet Swimwear sunglasses: “Malia” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) swim lounge: “French Swim Lounge” by Ed Hardy Beach & Umbrellas (P: 213.623.3200) ALYSSA (below right) swimwear: Pualani Hawaii (pualanihawaii.com) sunglasses: “Maka” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) swim lounge: by Ed Hardy Beach & Umbrellas (P: 213.623.3200) Photos: PhotoLines I.S.

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SLATER; Maui Jim Team Rider (left) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) shirt: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckyfree.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) sunglasses: “Honolulu” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) necklace: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) belt & buckle: by Buckle-Down (buckle-down.com) ZANE; Maui Jim Team Rider (below) wetsuit: Exceed (exceedwetsuits.com) sports watch: WooLoot (woolootsport.com) HEATHER M (below) wetsuit: Exceed (exceedwetsuits.com) sports watch: WooLoot (woolootsport.com) surfboard: Bret Surfboards Hawaii (bretboardshawaii.com)

SHAHOLLY swimwear: Flojos (flojos.com) headband: So Good Jewelry (sogoodjewelryhawaii.com) blanket: “lime” cozy fleece by Room.It.Up (roomitup.com)

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CORY swimwear: Pualani Hawaii (pualanihawaii.com) sunglasses: “Pilot” by Maui Jim (MauiJim.com) necklace: Charming Shark Surf Jewelry (charmingshark.com) bikini mat: Azula (myazula.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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NAOMYE (left) shirt: Bless Apparel (blessapparel.com) shorts: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) hat: Peter Grimm (petergrimmstore.com) tubeflops: Sanuk (sanuk.com) SLATER; Maui Jim Team Rider shirt: FlowLuckyFree (flowluckfree.com) jeans: Rock Revival (rockrevival.com) belt: Buckle-Down (buckle-down.com) sunglasses: Maui Jim (mauijim.com) footwear: Frisky (friskyshoes.com) shred sled: shredsled.com TALIA; Maui Jim Team Rider (right) shirt: Pipeline (pipelinegear.com) boardshorts: Pipeline (pipelinegear.com) sunglasses: “Rainbow Falls” by Maui Jim (mauijim.com) jewelry: Pashey Designz (taliagangina.com/pashey_designz) backpack: “Parole pack” from the Antics collection (jansport.com) footwear: Sanuk (sanuk.com) surfboard: 6’5” Keoki Surfboards (keokisurfboards.com) Photos: PhotoLines I.S. Makeup by Nikki (nikki.obayley@yahoo.com) Hair & Makeup by Sarah la GLAM (sarahlaglam.com)

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Surf photos: Aaron Nakamura HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

Interview questions by: Matt Olson, Aaron Nakamura, Jennifer Lovelace, Jennifer Cannon, James Olson, Nicole Dewald

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photos: Aaron Nakamura HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

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surf photo: Aaron Nakamura HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

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surf photos: Aaron Nakamura HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com

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Keala Kennelly PEAHI “JAWS” MAUI, Hawaii | photo: Nicole Sanchez | behindthelensmaui.com

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photos this page: Anne Sason | www.aysason.com

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Gidget Saves Sunset

As summer ticked by, top female surfers from around the world prepared for one of the most prestigious events on the tour… the Roxy Sunset Pro. Known for it’s shifty peak and thick, proving-ground ledges, the only thing different this year they assumed, would be of course, the conditions- and with the North shore witnessing gigantic warning level swells, back-toback, they knew they’d have to bring their A-game, but the other change would be the new faces on tour, and the ever increasing level of skill they would be displaying. But behind the scenes, there was a whole new storm of energy building, negative energy that is. Roxy has sponsored the Sunset event for so many consecutive years; they had practically become symbolic with this jewel of the women’s triple crown- a staple, and someone to be counted on… or should they be?

Shock ripped through the upper levels off coordination when Roxy decided to pull their sponsorship of the event, LATE, leaving a gaping whole in the women’s tour!! Speculation and rumors flew as to why this exactly happened, but bottom line was… Roxy was out, and with them they were taking the dreams of the ASP’s most talented females. With time of the essence, and no one else willing to step up and support the women, stress levels rose as the event date loomed ahead, and still- no sponsor for the women.

GIDGET TO THE RESCUE

Was it by chance that Henry Ford, a long-standing surf ambassador and staunch supporter of womens surfing, attended Randy Rarrick’s surfboard auction weeks prior to the event deadline? We don’t think so…. We prefer to think that it was destiny, because it has become women’s destiny, to be a major contributor and participant in the world of surfing.

Randy talked to Henry, who talked to Victor Valles (President, Founder & CEO of Gidget) and Kevin Powell (CFO), who then began earnest talks with Randy, Brooke Farris and the ASP International- all of whom were very helpful and encouraging to Gidget to step up, and support the women! They all knew the women deserved this event, and after meetings, phone calls

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and budget restructuring, the smoke finally cleared to reveal Gidget standing tall- holding high and proud, the title sponsorship of the now- Gidget Sunset Pro! “Gidget felt honored to be able to support this great women’s WCT event at Sunset Beach, and we’re excited to be sponsoring 2010 & 2011 also!” said Henry Ford, organizer and promoter of the Gidget Sunset Pro. “Papers have been signed, it’s a go... the women can count on the Gidget Sunset Pro. We are here to support them!

We want to thank Randy Rarrick, Brooke Farris, the ASP International, Vans and the other Triple Crown Sponsors, as well as Fuel TV (Great Show!) for being so supportive and helpful with this past event... We thank them!!!

The entire Gidget team was in full support of this sponsorship, even though it WAS a huge investmentespecially on such short notice. Gidget felt that the

women needed support for the event and that was our main motivation… to support women’s surfing!!! Luckily for us, the Gidget

Sunset Pro, was a HUGE success, absolutely HUGE for Gidget and for women’s surfing!!! The competitors put on a FANTASTIC show and as many said, it was the “best women’s event ever!” All the competitors helped to show the surfing world that women’s surfing is at a new level of excellence, and Gidget genuinely thanks each of them for their support and aloha, and for being such strong ambassadors of their sport. You girls are amazing!!”

We agree with you 100% Henry, and on behalf of ALL the women surfers around the world, we in return want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to the entire Gidget team, and especially to Victor & Kevin for Saving Sunset !

photo: Jim Russi | JimRussi.com

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above photos: Gidget Worldwide below & right surfing photos: Joem Costes | surferpix.com

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surfing photos: Joem Costes | surferpix.com

photos: Gidget Worldwide

photos & story by: Gregerson Photography | 20foot.com

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SURF SHOP DIRECTORY | WSSM OAHU

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Hawaii (area code 808) . . . . . . . . . . . .

A D Surfboard Productions..........................................668-4553 Aikane Kai Surf Co. …………………….…..........…......637-4966 B K Ocean Sports..........................................................696-0330 Ballistic Board Co.........................................................261-2510 Barnfields Raging Isle Surf & Cycle ..........................637-7797 Ben Aipa Surfboards.....................................................842-0822 Blue Hawaii Surf ............................................................677-9696 Blue Planet Surf Shop ..................................................922-5444 Boardriders Club Hawaii ..............................................924-8100 Chans Surf Inc. .............................................................922-5664 Classic Surfboards........................................................735-3594 Da Board Shop ..............................................................627-0717 Downing Hawaii .............................................................737-9696 Drift Surf LLC .................................................................941-6699 Edge Board Works.........................................................847-3154 GoNUTS .........................................................................926-3367 Function Surf .................................................................922-5717 Groundswell Hawaii. ....................................................247-9184 Hale Nalu Surf Company.............................................696-5897 Hans Hedemann Surf Schools ................................... 924-7778 Hawaiian Island Creations: Ala Moana ....................................................... 973-6780 Kailua .............................................................. 266-6730 Pearlridge ........................................................ 483-6700 Haleiwa ............................................................ 637-0991 Hawaiian Southshore Outlet .......................................597-9055 Hawaiian Watersports ..................................................262-5483 Honolua Surf Co. .......................................................946-0794 Island Glass Surfboards ................................................. 457-9919 Inter-Island Surf Shop................................................945-2982 Jammin Hawaiian Kine Surfboards ...........................637-7663 Jon B. Mar Surfboards ...................................................277-0800 Kimo’s Surf Hut ............................................................262-1644 Koa Board Sports .........................................................923-0189 Koa Surf Classics.........................................................593-0747 Local Motion: Koko Marina Shopping Center ..................... 396-7873 Waikiki ............................................................ 924-4406 Windward Mall ............................................... 263-7873 Waikele Outlet Center.................................... 668-7873 Pearlridge ...................................................... 234-7873 Hawaii Kai ...................................................... 396-7873 Minami Surf....................................................................637-9994 North Shore Ohana Surf ...........................................638-5934 North Shore Boardriders Club .................................. 637-5026 OffDaLip.com Inc. ..........................................................396-8676 Pang Dennis Hawaiian Surf Designs & Hawaiian Paddle Boards ..................................... 638-7339 Pipe Dreams Surf Co. ............................................... 550-0275 Planet Surf .................................................................... 637-5002 Point Break .................................................................. 259-9946 Rush Jay ....................................................................... 596-0580 Russ K Makaha Quiksilver Boardriders Club ........... 951-7876 Quiksilver (Waikiki) ..................................................... 926-5800 RIPCURL (Ala Moana Center) .................................... 943-2490 RIPCURL (Kalakaua Ave) ............................................ 926-4100 RV’s Ocean Used Surfboard ....................................... 348-0441 Seawind Challenge Inc. ............................................... 922-0036 SG+ Surf Shop ........................................................... 926-5483 Sera’s Surf & Shore Ala Moana Center.................... 949-7828 Shack Daddy Surf & Kite ............................................. 637-2383 Sick Surf Hawaii .......................................................... 864-6742 Strong Current Surf Design ...................................... 637-3410 Surfboard Factory Outlet Hawaii.................................. 637-9190 Surf Garage ................................................................. 951-1173 Surf ’N’ Sea ................................................................... 637-9887 Surf News Network Hawaii ....................................... 593-2170 Town & Country Surf Shop: ......................................... 733-5699 Ala Moana Ctr................................................. 973-5199 Pacific Beach Hotel........................................ 971-5419 Uptown Pearlridge ........................................ 484-5499 Tropical Rush Surf Co. ............................................... 637-8886 Wave Riding Vehicles................................................... 637-2020 Wet Feet ....................................................................... 255-6255 XCEL Wetsuits Hawaii: Honolulu ......................................................... 596-7441 Haleiwa ........................................................... 637-3248

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Action Sports Maui ..................................................... 871-5857 Boardriders Club ........................................................ 667-7978 Billabong (Lahaina) ..................................................... 667-1840 Da Beach House Maui: Harbor Shops at Ma’alaea ........................... 986-8279 Kihei Kalama Village ..................................... 891-1234 Enzo Custom Gear......................................................... 575-9020 Extreme Sports Maui.................................................... 871-7954 Hawaiian Energy Surf Designs..................................... 572-5145 Hawaiian Island Surf & Sport ......................................871-4981 Hawaiian Surfworks.......................................................242-1431 Hi-Tech Surf Sports ....................................................... 877-2111 Honolua Surf Co. (toll-free).......................................... 466-6582 1000 Limahana Pl., Lahaina ....................... 667-9781 845 Front St. ................................................. 661-8848 Whalers Village............................................... 661-5455 Honolua Underground ................................................ 661-5722 Island Groms ................................................................ 874-5788 Kalama Surf Sports ..................................................... 875-0655 Kazuma Surfboards Hawaii......................................... 573-5555 Lightning Bolt Maui....................................................... 877-3484 Local Motion: 1295 Front St., Lahaina.................................. 661-7873 1819 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei ................................ 879-7873 M. Miura Store ............................................................ 822-4401 Maui Boogie Man ........................................................ 249-7873 Maui Surf & Skates ......................................................... 874-5788 Maui Island Surf Co..................................................... 667-1813 Maui Surfboards .......................................................... 264-2648 Maui Tropix, Paia ............................................................ 579-9816 Maui Tropix, Kahului ..................................................... 871-8726 Maui Tropix, Lahaina .................................................... 661-9296 Maui Windsurf Co. ........................................................ 877-4816 Neil Pryde Maui.............................................................. 877-7443 Ole Surfboards ............................................................ 661-3459 Pakaloha Bikinis ........................................................... 280-6888 Outrageous Surf ............................................................ 669-1400 Roxy Quiksilver ........................................................... 873-6311 Sailboards Maui .......................................................... 579-8432 Second Wind Sail Surf & Kite.................................... 877-7467 Shapers ......................................................................... 877-7873 Surfboards by Vedder ................................................. 575-9960 Surf Dog Maui ............................................................. 667-5560 Timpone Hawaii ............................................................. 545-2649 Valley Isle Surfboards................................................... 244-5230 West Maui Cycles.......................................................... 661-9005 West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply .......................... 661-6252

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Aloha Surf Lessons ..................................................... 639-8614 Deja Vu Surfwear............................................................ 822-4401 Dr. Dings West Side Surf Shop ................................... 335-3805 Hanalei Surf Co. ........................................................... 826-9000 Kai Kane......................................................................... 826-5594 Kauai Water Ski & Surf Co. ......................................... 822-3574 Nukumoi Surf Co. ....................................................... 742-8019 M. Miura Store ............................................................... 245-2174 Progressive Expressions.............................................. 742-6041 Rex Kauai....................................................................... 821-1588 Tamba Surf Co. ........................................................... 823-6942 Underwater Surf Shop.................................................. 822-2111 Wellman Surfboards...................................................... 338-0888

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A’ama Surf & Sport..................................................... 326-7890 Big Island Surf Co.......................................................... 959-2472 Big Rock Color Works................................................. 775-9714 Honolulu Surf Co: Waikoloa................................................................. 886-1019 Kona........................................................................ 329-1001 Jeff Hunt Surfboards LLC............................................. 965-2322 Kona Boy’s Inc.............................................................. 322-3600 Local Style..................................................................... 959-6121 Meaulu Inc...................................................................... 935-4485 Miller’s Surf and Sport................................................. 326-1771 Orchid Land Surfshop................................................... 935-1533 Pacific Vibrations........................................................... 329-4140 Rite Of Passage........................................................... 965-2345 World Core Surf Shop................................................... 329-8825

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Aqua Surf Shop: Sloat Blvd.......................................................... 415-242-9283 Haight St. .......................................................... 415-876-2782 Shoreline Surf Shop ............................................. 831-471-SURF Cowells Beach N Bikini Surf Shop....................... 831-427-2355 O’Neill’s: 41st Ave. ........................................................... 831-475-4151 Cooper St. .......................................................... 831-469-4377 400 Beach St. ..................................................... 831-459-9230 Pacific Wave ........................................................... 831-458-9283 Paradise Surf Shop (womens surf shop) .................. 831-462-3880

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Clout Women & Surf Shop ................................. 310-457-1511 E.T. Surf / Just Longboards ... 310-379-7660 | 310-376-8847 Hanger 94 Industrial Sports ................................. 619-660-9393 Horizons West Surf Shop ..................................... 310-392-1122 Kanoa Surf Schools............................................... 310-374-1994 Malibu Surf Shack................................................ 310-456-8508 Ocean Echo Sportswear....................................... 310-823-5850 Players SurfBoards................................................ 310-545-9626 Spyder ..................................................................... 310-374-8276 SpyderII .................................................................. 310-374-2494 Surf Concepts........................................................ 310-545-7397 Ventura Surf Shop ................................................. 310-643-1062 WaveFront Surf Shop ............................................ 805-652-2201 ZJ Boarding House................................................ 310-392-5646 Zuma Jay Surfboards ............................................ 310-456-8044

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Action Beach Surf Shop ...................................... 760-722-7101 Active Ride Shop ................................................. 909-592-0661 Alternative Surf ..................................................... 562-431-1010 Aquahine................................................................. 858-488-8181 BeachCombers....................................................... 714-960-0031 Becker Surfboards (Pier Ave) ............................. 310-374-7626 Becker Surf (Malibu) ............................................. 310-456-7155 Becker Surf Shop (Yorktown Ave) ...................... 714-374-8900 Bluelink Surf Boutique ........................................ 310-450-7221 Bobs Mission Surf.................................................. 858-483-8837 Bruce Jones Surfboards........................................ 562-592-2314 Bunker Surf Shop ................................................... 858-488-7412 Capistrano Surf & Sport ...................................... 949-234-0320 CBS Board Shop .................................................. 949-455-0237 Cheap Rentals........................................................ 858-488-9070 Cheap Rentals No.2 .............................................. 800-481-7761 CHP Surf ................................................................. 310-540-1214 Chuck Dent Surfboards ...................................... 714-960-2882 Clairemont Surf Shop ............................................ 858-292-1153 Custom Surf & Sail ................................................ 858-270-1147 Dan Taylor Surfboards ........................................... 949-642-1316 Dive N Surf ............................................................. 310-372-8423 Elyzium Surf & Skate............................................ 619-460-0797 Emerald City Surf n Sport ..................................... 619-435-6677 Endless Summer Surf Shop ................................. 858-488-8983 Dan Taylor Surfboards ........................................... 949-642-1316 Dive N Surf ............................................................ 310-372-8423 Greenroom Surf Shop ............................................ 619-226-1311 Girl In The Curl (womens surf shop) ........................... 949-661-4475 Hansen Surfboards................................................ 760-753-6595 Harbour Surfboards ............................................... 562-430-5614 Hawaii Freestyle ..................................................... 858-755-6629 Herbie Fletcher Surf Shop.................................... 949-492-5721 HB Wahine (womens surf shop) ............................... 714-969-9399 HSS GIRLS (womens surf shop) ............................... 714-374-6266 Hobie Sports........................................................... 949-497-3304 Huntington Surf & Sport ......................................... 714-846-0181 Icons of Surf ........................................................... 949-429-7133 Inflight Surf and Sail ........................................... 562-493-3661 Island Surf ............................................................... 619-435-1527 Islands Surf............................................................. 310-315-7244 Jacks Surfboards (Hunt. Beach) .......................... 714-536-4516 Jacks Surfboards (Newport) ................................. 949-673-2300 K-5 Boardrider Shop............................................ 858-679-6822 K-5 Surf & Sport .................................................. 760-436-6613 Kane Garden .......................................................... 858-549-2073 Katin Surf Shop ..................................................... 562-592-2052 Killer Dana Surf Shop........................................... 949-489-8380 La Jolla Surf Co..................................................... 858-454-4547 La Jolla Surf Shop ................................................ 858-361-4957 La Jolla Surf Systems........................................... 858-456-2777

WSSM | SURF SHOP DIRECTORY LG Boarding Shop ................................................ 818-707-1944 Line Up Surfboards .............................................. 714-842-1648 Liquid Foundation Surfboards ............................ 858-488-3260 Longboard Grotto Surf Shop ................................ 760-634-1920 Malibu Surf Shop .................................................... 310-456-8508 Mitchs Surf Shop ........................ 858-459-5933 / 858-481-1354 OB Surf Shop ....................................................... 619-225-0674 Ocean Beach Surf Shop........................................ 619-225-0674 Ocean Girl (womens surf shop) ................................ 858-456-9283 Ocean View Board Sports ..................................... 818-541-9127 Offshore Surf Shop................................................ 760-729-4934 Old Town Surf Co................................................ 619-574-7873 Pacific Beach Surf Shop....................................... 858-373-1138 Pacific Drive Surf Shop....................................... 858-490-2563 Palapa Surf Shop................................................... 619-224-2715 Pesce Surfboards ................................................... 714-739-2882 Pier Surf.................................................................. 310-372-2012 Plumeria Surfboards.............................................. 760-479-0080 Pride Surf Skate & Snow...................................... 619-222-1575 PTA Surf Topanga................................................. 310-455-9283 Rip Curl (3rd St.) .................................................. 310-656-2875 Rip Curl (San Clemente) ......................................... 949-498-4920 Raw Skin Surf n’ Sport .......................................... 760-434-1122 Robert August Surfboards .................................. 714-960-2266 Rockin Figs Surfboards ....................................... 714-536-1058 Rockys Surf Shop.................................................. 619-223-4460 Rusty Surfboards ................................................. 858-551-0262 Safari Surf & Sport ................................................. 818-349-9283 Safari Surf School.................................................. 858-488-2334 Salty Sports .......................................................... 310-532-1781 San Diego Surfing Academy .............................. 858-565-6892 SoftCore Surfboards............................................... 949-650-2015 Soul Performance .................................................. 310-370-1428 South Coast Longboard......................................... 619-223-8808 South Coast Surf Shop.......................................... 619-223-7017 South Coast Wahines (womens surf shop)................ 858-273-7600 South Coast Windansea Surf .............................. 858-483-7660 Star Surfing Company ......................................... 858-273-7827 Sun Diego Surf & Sport........................................... 619-299-3244 619-299-3244 | 760-743-4133 | 858-452-2963 Surf Club................................................................. 858-483-4854 Surf Hut .................................................................. 619-575-7873 Surf Ride Board Shop .............. 760-433-4020 | 858-755-0858 Surf Savvy School ................................................. 858-454-8273 Surfboards by Kennedy ........................................ 818-225-1999 Surfboards by Small Faces................................. 949-642-5690 Surfside.................................................................. 949-675-2855 SurfNStuff.com ..................................................... 727-643-9395 Thalia Street Surf Shop ........................................ 949-497-3292 The Rusty Boardhouse........................................ 858-551-0262 Toes on the Nose (womens surf shop) ........................ 949-494-4988 Val Surf (Ventura Blvd.) ......................................... 818-225-8177 Val Surf (Whitsett Ave.)............................................ 818-769-6977 Val Surf (Pasadena)................................................ 626-796-0668 Valley Surf & Skate................................................ 818-892-5566 Vanguard ................................................................ 310-373-2501 Waterlines Unlimited............................................. 858-635-9480 Wavelines ................................................................858-675-9696 WindanSea Surf Shop .......................................... 858-488-9374 Witts Carlsbad Pipelines...................................... 760-729-4423 World Core.............................................................. 858-456-6699

The Break Surf Shop............................................. 904-276-7878 The Surf Station..................................................... 904-471-9463 Waves Surf Shop................................................... 904-247-6830

CENTRAL FLORIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balsa Bill Surf Shop.............................................. 321-779-8580 Catalyst .................................................................. 321-728-2960 Cocoa Beach Surf Company 321-799-9930 | 321-799-9921 INLET WATERS, INC. ............................................ 321-725-6828 Island Fever Surf & Sport .................................... 352 536 9283 Longboard House ................................................. 321-951-8001 Mad Dog Surf Shop................................................ 386-761-5999 Maui Nix Surf Shop: (635 N. Atlantic Ave) .................................... 386.253.1234 (250 N. Atlantic Ave) ................................ 386.253.9099 (1700 W. Intl. Speedway) ......................... 386.254.5099 (Coconut Grove) ........................................ 305.444.6919 MTB Surf Emporium ........................................... 321-777-3685 MTB2 Surf and Skate ......................................... 321-779-2141 Nekton Surf Shop ................................................ 727-593-8292 Playalinda Surf Shop ........................................... 321-383-1633 Red Dog Surf Shop.............................................. 386-423-8532 SALTY DOG SURF SHOP: (S. Atlantic Ave.) .................................... 386-253-2755 International Speedway Blvd ............... 386-258-0457 N. Atlantic Ave ....................................... 386-673-5277 Spectrum Surf Shop ............................................. 321-768-7873 Suncoast Surf Shop .............................................. 727-367-2483 The Goods Surf Shop ............................................ 321-723-5267 University Surf and Skate .................................... 407-380-7427 USW Surf Shop .................... 321-725-1333 | 321-953-4879 ZWAVE SURF SHOP .................................. 386-439-WAVE(9283)

SOUTHERN FLORIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B.C. Surf and Sport...................... 305-715-9912 | 954-564-0202 Boca Surf and Sail................................................ 561-394-8818 Epic Surf Shop....................................................... 561-272-2052 Impact Zone.......................................................... 305-374-6528 Fox Surf Shop....................................................... 561-582-3807 Groundswell Surf Shop ...................................... 561-622-7878 Island Water Sports ............................................ 954-427-4929 Island Water Sports ............................................ 561-588-1728 Juno Surf Shop.............................. 561-626-3569 | 561-575-6649 Maui Nix Surf Shop (Biscayne Blvd.) ........................................ 305-692-9191 (Ft. Lauderdale) ......................................... 954-522-5255 (Destin) ........................................................ 850.269.1234 Nomad Surf Shop ................................................ 561-272-2882 Ocean Magic Surf Shop .................................... 561-744-8925 SALTY DOG SURF SHOP: Panama City Beach ......................................... 850-230-3430 Surf Central ...................................................... 772-283-9002 Shirley Can’t Surf................................................... 305-292-1009 Surf World- Pompano ........................................... 954-545-7873 Surf World- Dania Beach....................................... 954-922-9056 Surf Syndicate ...................................................... 954-489-1335 Tommys Surf Slalom.............................................. 561-586-0073 Underground Surf Company Surf Shop ............ 954-428-5678 X isle Surf and Skate- ............................................ 305-673-5900

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FLORIDA

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NORTHERN FLORIDA Aqua East Surf Shop............................................. 904-246-2550 Blue Sky Surf Shop ............................................ 904-824-2734 Clean Ocean Surf Company................................... 904-247-3810 Driftwood Sun and Surf ...................................... 904-321-2188 Fluid Surf Shop..................................................... 850-244-3554 Girl Next Door Surf Shop (womens surf shop) ........... 904-461-1441 Innerlight Surf and Skate: Destin ........................................................ 850-244-2469 Gulf Breeze................................................ 850-932-5134 Pensacola ................................................. 850-434-6743 Mr. Surfs Surf Shop .............................................. 850-235-2702 Outer Limitz Surf and Skate ................................ 904-260-2320 Perfect Sets Surf Shop ...................................... 904-246-3007 Pipeline Surf Shop ................................................. 904-277-3717 Pit Surf Shop ...................................................... 904-471-4700 Ponte Vedra Surf Company ................................... 904-285-1676 Quiksilver Retail..................................................... 904-363-8898 Sunrise Surf Shop .................................................. 904-241-0822

3rd Ave Surf Shop (Peddlers Village) ................ 732-223-7433 7th Street Surf Shop.............................................. 609-398-7070 Aloha Grove Surf Shop ....................................... 732-869-1001 Anderson Sports LLC ........................................... 732-530-3353 Brave New World: Ocean Port Ave .............................................732-842-6767 Point Pleasant ............... 732-899-8220 | 732-892-8220 Toms River ................................................... 732-505-3600 Eastern Lines Surf Shop (Belmar) ...................... 732-681-6405 Freedom Surf ........................................................ 609-494-6554 GoingOFFSurf.com Heritage Surf and Sport: Sea Isle City ............................................... 609-263-3033 OceanCity ...................................................... 609-398-6390 Vetnnor Ave. ................................................ 609-823-3331 Inlet Outlet ............................................................. 732-223-5842 Island Style Surf Shop ........................................... 732-842-0909 Ocean Hut Surf Shop ............................................ 732-793-3400 Primal Surf Shop .................................................. 609-264-1999 Right Coast Surf Shop ......................................... 732-854-9300 Ron Jon Surf Shop ............................................... 609-494-8844

Spellbinders (Main St) .......................................... 732-531-SURF Spellbinders (Ocean Blvd. N.) .............................. 732-870-2223 SheBeSurfin (womens surf shop) ............................... 609-967-3110 Summer Sun Surf Shop ...................................... 609-884-3422 Surf Unlimited “The Complete Surf Shop” 609-494-3555 Surf Shack ............................................................. 609-494-4017 Wave Jammer Surf Shop ..................................... 732-929-8656 Wicked Quiver Surf Shop ..................................... 212-924-3279

NORTH CAROLINA

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH / CHARLOTTE - - - - - - - - - - - - Surf City Surf Shop ............................................... 910-256-2265 Sweetwater Surf Shop ......................................... 910-256-3821 Wallerbears Surf Shop ................... 704-341-3414 | 704-369-7873 Wrightsville Beach Supply Co............................. 910-256-8821

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Allison Surfboards ................................................ 910-686-0043 Aussie Island Surf Shop ..................................... 910-256-5454 Bert’s Surf Shop ........................... 910-392-4501 | 910-458-9047 Blowing In the Wind .............................................. 910-763-1730 Cove Surf Shop .................................................... 910-458-4671 ESA .......................................................................... 910-452-3033 Good Sessions Surf Shop Inc. .......................... 910-392-7041 Hot Wax Surf Shop .............................................. 910-791-9283 Island Kite And Surf ............................................. 910-458-7005 Pride Surf Shop ..................................................... 910-799-7811 Surf Camp Inc. ....................................................... 910-256-7873

SURF CITY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On Shore Surf Shop .............................................

Bert’s Surf Shop ....................................................

Spinnaker Surf & Sport ......................................

Local Call Surf Station (Southport) .....................

910-328-2232 910-328-1010 910-328-2311 910-454-8808

KITTY HAWK / KILL DEVIL HILLS / NAGS HEAD - - - - - - 17th Street Surf Shop ............................................ 252-441-1797 Cavalier Surf Shop ............................................... 252-441-7349 Coastal Edge .......................................................... 252-449-5560 Gale Force Glassing ............................................. 252-441-9095 Kitty Hawk Sports Inc. ........................................... 252-441-6800 Nolte Surfboards .................................................... 252-491-2590 Outer Banks Boarding Co. ..................................... 252-441-1939 Pit Surf Hang Out .................................................. 252-480-3128 Secret Spot Surf Shop ............................................ 252-441-4030 Watermans Classic Longboard ........................... 252-449-0459 Wave Riding Vehicles .......................................... 252-261-7952 Whalebone Surf Shop ......................................... 252-441-6747

SOUTH CAROLINA

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Berts Surf Shop...................................................

Eternal Waves Surf Shop.....................................

Head Shots Surf Shop...........................................

Inner Island Surf & Sport.......................................

North Shore Surf Shop..........................................

Pipeline Surf Shop.................................................

Surf City Surf Shop..................... 843-626-5412 | Sydney Surf Company...........................................

Village Surf Shop..................................................

Wallerbears Surf Shop..........................................

Wave Surf & Sport..................................................

X-Treme Surf & Skateboard...................................

843-272-7458 843-839-1239 843-281-2324 843-961-9937 843-280-5071 843-626-8945 843-272-1090 843-839-4845 843-651-6396 843-238-4079 843-235-8902 843-626-2262

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SURFER RESOURCES DIRECTORY | WSSM SURF LESSONS OAHU, Hawaii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Girls Who Surf ....................................................... 808.371.8917 www.girlswhosurf.com

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April Grover’s Surf School ................................... 808.561.7142 www.surflessonhawaii.com

Loco Boyz Surf School ......................................... 808.739.5588 www.locoboyzsurf.com Hawaiian Surf Adventures………………............... 808.396.2324 www.hawaiiansurfadventure.com SURFCLINICS.com by Nancy Emerson .............. 808.205.0335 Sunset Suzy Surf School ..................................... 808-781-2692 www.sunsetsuzy.com

MAUI, Hawaii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Maui Waveriders .................................................... 808.875.4761 www.maiwaveriders.com Girls Gone Surfing ................................................ 808.280.0103 www.girlsgonesurfing.net Big Kahuna Surf Adventures ............................... 808-875-6395 Maui Surfergirls .................................................... 808-280-8165 www.mauisurfergirls.com

KAUAI, Hawaii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Garden Island Surf School ................................... 808.652.4841 www.gardenislandsurfschool.com

Kauai Surf School ................................................. 808.651.6032 www.kauaisurfschool.com Learn to Surf........................................................... 808.826.7612

BIG ISLAND, Hawaii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors........................ 808.324-0442 Kona Beach Boys.................................................. 808.326-7686 Ocean Eco Tours................................................... 808.324-7873

CALIFORNIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE NEXT WAVE - Progressive Surf Coaching Southern California ......................... Toll Free - 877 NXT WAVE www. nextwaveusa.com

Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp & Lessons ......... 910-256-7873 www.wbsurfcamp.com

Folly Surfing Lessons (Folly Beach) .................. 842-588-9145 www.follybeach.com

Soul Surfers Surf Camp (Mt. Pleasant) ............... 843-881-6700 www.soulsurfers.net Surf The Earth (Pawleys Island, SC) ................ 1-800-864-6752 www.surf-the-earth.com

MASSACHUSETTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Little Overhead Surf Lessons (Eastham) .......... 508-240-1455 www.littleoverhead.com

EL SALVADOR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SunZal Surf Tours ............................................... 407.745.1524 www.sunzal.com

CANADA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Surf Sister Surf School ..................................... 1.877.724.7873 www.surfsister.com

AUSTRALIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Surf Easy Surf Lessons ....................................... 07 5525 6818 www.surfeasy.com.au

SURFBOARD REPAIR OAHU, HAWAII:

The Ding Kings Hawaii ............. 808-391-7483 | 808-923-0067 Edge Board Works ............................................... 808-847-3154 RV’s Ocean Sports ............................................... 808-732-7137 Surf Garage ........................................................... 808-951-1173

MAUI, HAWAII:

Ron’s Board Repair ..................... 808-283-6462 / 808-575-7447 Maui Ding Repair................................................... 808-572-6636

KAUAI, HAWAII:

R&R THERAPY AND SURF INSTRUCTION Specializing in Children with Special Needs ..... 818-787-6889

Dr Ding’s Westside Surf Shop ............................. 808-335-3805 Akamai Surf-Lihue................................................. 808-632-0797

Costa Azul Surf Lessons (Laguna Beach, CA) www. costaazul.net ................................................ 949-497-1423

CALIFORNIA:

FLORIDA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Florida Surf Lesson............................................... 561.625.5375 www.floridasurflessons.com Central Florida Surf School ............................... 1.877.366.7873 www.surfschoolcamp.com EZride Surf School................................................ 954.803.7988 www.ezridesurfschool.com Surf Guy Surf School .....................1-866-SURFGUY(787-3489) www.surfguyssurf.com

TEXAS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Island Native Surf House Surf Lessons ............. 956-772-7100 www.islandnativesurf.com South Padre Island Kiteboarding Surf Lessons 956-772-1098 www.southpadreislandkiteboarding.com Galveston Beach Bums Surf Lessons .............. 409-515-0587 www.galvestonsurflessons.com

NEW JERSEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7th Street Surf Shop Surf Lessons ..................... 609-391-1700 www.7thstreetsurfshop.com

VIRGINIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hourglass Manufacturing Inc............................... 714-894-0050 Ding King Surfboard Repair ................................. 760.753.0316

FLORIDA:

Blue Room.............................................................. 850-235-0401 Surf Station............................................................ 904-471-9463

SURF/PHOTOGRAPHER Aaron Nakamura | HawaiiRedDragonPhotography.com C.M. Olivieri | WavesGoneWild.com (California) Dave Gregerson | 20Foot.com (California, Intl) Dale Basye HologramVision.com (California) Elliott Wong | WahineSurfer.net (Hawaii) Gabriel Fernandez | SecretSurf007.com (Florida, Intl) Gary Miyata | GaryMsCreations.com (Hawaii, Intl) Jim Whitney | SessionsSurfPhotography.com Joem Costez | SurferPix.com (Hawaii, Intl) Joanne Barrett | IslandStyleImages.com (Hawaii)

Titus Surf School ................................................ 870-370-SURF www.titus-international.com

Kaz Sano | KazSano.com (Hawaii - Intl)

Hotline Surf Camp - Virginia Beach .................... 757-428-6703 www.hotlinesurfboardz.com

Nicole Sanchez | BehindTheLensMaui.com (Hawaii)v

Surf & Adventure Surf Lessons & Camp Virginia Beach ...................................................... 757-721-6210 Norfolk .................................................................. 757-321-9551 www.surfadventure.com

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SURF REPORTS CALIFORNIA: Santa Cruz: 831-475-2275 Huntington Beach: 714-536-9303 DELAWARE: Fenwick: 302-539-5800 FLORIDA: North East Coast Jacksonville Beach (904) 828-4848 Jacksonville Beach (904) 241-1019 Jacksonville (904) 241-0933 Jacksonville (904) 249-4452 St. Augustine (904) 824-9855 St. Augustine (904) 471-1122 Central East Coast FL East Coast 976-7873 976-SURF Titusville (321) 383-0165 Cocoa Beach (321) 728-8118 ext. 2030, (321) 799-8888 ext. 3 Cocoa Beach (321) 868-8967 Cocoa Beach (321) 783-6440 Cocoa Beach (321) 784-2400 Satellite Beach (321) 773-0428 Indialantic (321) ALL-SURF (255-7873) Melbourne Beach (321) 768-7601 South East Coast Stewart (561) 287-7806 West Palm Beach (561) 744-8805 Palm Beach (561) 832-9299 Northern Gulf Coast Pensacola Beach (904) 432-3566 Ft Walton Beach (904) 244-2223 Central Gulf Coast Clearwater (813) 442-3227 Madeira Beach (813) 383-SURF (383-7873) Indian Rocks Beach (727) 596-WAXX (596-9299) Treasure Island (813) 363-SURF (363-7873) St. George Island (850) 553-6236 St. Teresa Beach (850) 697-8330 Southern Gulf Coast Gulf Coast FL (941) 778-WAVE (778-9283) Sarasota 1(800) 953-SURF (953-7873), (941) 346-SURF Ft. Walton Beach (941) 778-1001 Holmes Beach (941) 779-0000 Lido Key (941) 472-0004 HAWAII O’AHU: 808-596-SURF OAHU : 808-637-RUSH MAUI: 808-572-7873 KAUAI: 808-241-7873 BIG ISLAND: 808- 324-7874 NEW JERSEY Sea Bright: 732-842-4024 Belmar: 732-681-6405 Ocean City: 732-531-1028 Ocean City: 609-398-7070 Ocean City: 609-298-6390 Ocean City: 609-823-3331 Ocean City: 609-399-8399 NORTH CAROLINA Clearwater/Wrightsville Beach: (910) 256-8184 SOUTH CAROLINA Folly beach: (843) 588-2261 VIRGINIA Virginia beach: (757) 428-1877

WSSM | SURF CAMP DIRECTORY SURF CAMPS AUSTRALIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nancy Emerson School of Surfing Phone: (61) 413-380-933 www.SurfClinics.com BARBADOS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Barbados Surf Trips Phone: 1.246.262.1099 www.barbadssurftrips.com BRAZIL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Easy Drop Surf Camp Phone: (55) 73 - 3251 3065 www.easydrop.com Calima Surf School & Camp Phone: (34) 626 91 33 69 www.calimasurf.com CANARY ISLANDS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lanzarote Surf Camp Phone: (34) 971 306 992 www.nomadsurfers.com CANADA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Inner Rhythm Surf Camp Toll Free: 1-877-393-SURF www.innerrhythm.net Surf Sister Surf School Toll Free: 1-877-724-SURF www.surfsister.com COSTA RICA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Green Iguana Surf Camp Phone: (506) 825-1381 www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com Third World Productions Phone: (506) 643-1497 www.thirdworldproductions.org Voec Retreats www.voecretreavvts.com Witches Rock Surf Camp Phone: 888-318-SURF | (011) 506-2653-1262 www.witchsrock.com Endless Summer Surf Camp Phone: 949-498-7862 www.endlesssummersurfcamp.com Rainforest Outward Bound Surf School Phone: 1-800-676-2018 www.crrobs.org Costa Rica Surfing Chicas PH: 011 (506) 2643-3197 www.costaricasurfingchicas.com Blue Surf Sactuary PH: 011 805-443-5495 www.bluesurfsactuary.com ECUADOR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marejada Surf School Phone: 593 5 2622971 www.marejadasurfschool.com EL SALVADOR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SunZal Surf Tours www.sunzal.com FIJI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Matanivusi Surf Fiji www.surfingfiji.com Nagigia Surf Resort Phone: (679) 333 7774 www.fijisurf.com

INDONESIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-LAND Jungle Surf Camp - Bali Phone: (62) 361-777649 www.g-land.com Bobby`s G-Land Surf Camp Phone: (62) 361.755588,762364 www.grajagan.com Padang Padang Surf Camp Phone: 62 81 337 737210 www.balisurfingcamp.com MEXICO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pescadero Surf Camp - Baja Phone: (52) 612-130-3032 www.pescaderosurf.com MOROCCO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Taghazout Surf Camp Phone: (34) 971 306 992 www.nomadsurfers.com Villa Argane Surf Camp Phone: (34) 971 306 992 www.nomadsurfers.com NICARAGUA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Suave Dulce Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat www.surfwithhollybeck.com PORTUGAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lagos Surf Camp, Algarve Phone: (34) 639 39 39 94 www.nomadsurfers.com SAMOA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Salani Surf Resort Toll Free: 888 669 SURF (7873) www.surfsamoa.com/ SPAIN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sopelana Surf Camp, Bilbao www.nomadsurfers.com Phone: (34) 639 39 39 94 SUMATRA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Baneng Island Resort Phone: (61) 2 6286 9033 www.simeulue.com/ USA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bolinas Surf Lessons & Camp (CA) Phone: 415-868-0264 www.surfbolinas.com

Ossies Surf Camp & Lessons (Newport, OR) Phone: 541-574-4634 www.ossiessurfshop.com South Coast Kiteboarding & Surf Lessons (Corpus Christi, TX) Phone: 361-949-3278 www.southcoastkiteboarding.com South Padre Surf Company (Texas) Phone: 956-772-7272 www.southpadresurfcompany.com Surf Diva Surf School (La Jolla, CA) Phone: (858) 454-8273 www.surfdiva.com Surfing Rabbi (Venice Beach, CA) Phone: (310) 877-1482 www.Surfingrabbi.com WB Surf Camps (Cape Hatteras, NC) Phone: 1.866.844.7873 www.wbsurfcamp.com Richard Schmidt Surf Camp (Santa Cruz, CA) Phone: (831) 423-0928 www.richardschmidt.com Nantucket Surfari Phone: (508) 228-1235 www.nantucketsurfari.com Walking on Water Surf Camp (San Diego CA) Phone: (858) 509-7977 www.walkingonwater.org HAWAII | USA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - North Shore Surf Camps - Oahu (808) 638-5914 www.northshoresurfcamps.com Nancy Emerson School of Surfing - Oahu (808) 205-0335 www.SurfClinics.com Nancy Emerson School of Surfing - Maui (808) 244-7873 www.MauiSurfClinics.com LocoBoyz Surf Camp (808) 739-5588 www.locoboyzsurf.com

C-SickSurfin Surf Lessons (Galveston Island, TX) PH: 409-770-9455 www.c-sicksurfin.com

Lightning Bolt Surf Expeditions (808) 877-3484 www.lightningboltmaui.com

Cannon Beach Surf (Cannon Beach, OR) Phone: 503-436-0475 www.cannonbeachsurf.com

Girls Gone Surfing PH: 808-280-0103 www.girlsgonesurfing.net

CLUB ED Surf Camps (Santa Cruz, CA) Phone: (831) 464-0177 www.club-ed.com

Maui Surfer Girls PH: 808 280-8165 www.mauisurfergirls.com

Eli Howard Surf School Encinitas & San Elijo State Beach, CA Phone: 760-809-3069 www.elihoward.com Endless Summer Surf Camp Phone: 949-498-7862 www.endlesssummersurfcamp.com Islands Surf Camp Phone: 310-866-1941 www.isurfcamp.com Oregon Surf Adventures (Cannon Beach) Phone: 503.436.1481 www.oregonsurfadventures.com

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