Announcements for Saturday, June 27, 2009 Jun 28, 2009
Participants can register online at , or at local surf shops, athletic clubs and swim clubs and the YMCA.. Late registration will be the day of the event, beginning at 7 a.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
More of this story May 22, 2009
Local surf shops say SUP sales are booming. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
IUSD is banning what? Apr 1, 2009
chases3 wrote on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 PM:" Two examples: The kids at FW are not allowed to wear beanie snow caps when it is cold, no matter what color, print, etc. Because they are considered "Gang Related" They may only wear the ones with the bills on them. Now for those on a budget, a beanie cap is a dollar or two. The beanie's with the bills, that they are allowed to wear, you will find at the surf shops for no less than $15-$25. Since when did a beanie/snow cap become a gang related item. And... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The art of skateboarding Mar 13, 2009
There will also be a raffle of of donated items from local board and surf shops and door prizes. A similar event last year raised an initial 4,000 towards the BCSA s 75,000 project to create a section of more advanced terrain adjacent to the existing Eric Scott McKinley Skatepark in downtown Corvallis, according to alliance board member Doug Glavich. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Surf retailers take a hit in recession Mar 2, 2009
Across Southern California, small surf shops as well as action sports giants such as Quiksilver Inc. are trying to stay afloat as the economic crisis that started on Wall Street makes its way to the beach ... "We're not used to moving backward," said Aaron Pai, owner of Huntington Surf , a chain of four surf shops in Huntington Beach ... Surf shops and surfers alike said the downturn also had been a wake-up call, showing that the industry known for its laid-back, independent style wasn't... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Irons brothers host 8th Annual Pine Trees Classic Feb 19, 2009
All the entry forms hit the surf shops around the island on Monday. Only a 124 kids, aged 12 and under may participate. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Airline sign among Underbelly bloopers Feb 17, 2009
Bel of 2:24pm today most of the stuff in surf shops that you can buy 'today' was originally out in the 70s eheheh its probably where they got half the wardrobe from. dissappointed Posted at 3:15pm today. (NEWS.com.au)
Catch a wave with Ireland's surf scene Feb 20, 2008
"We've gone from having only a handful of surf shops to about 30 or 40," said Zoe Lally, development officer for the Irish Surfing Association. "Every car you see now has a surfboard on the roof. Back when I started surfing you would've known all the surfers in the country.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Salinas Swimwear Jan 27, 2008
Together, the original Salinas and the fresh Salinas Beach Chic promise to offer a wide range of prints and styles - using only the highest quality lycra - that can be found in the world's finest department stores, boutiques and surf shops. Popular Designer Bikinis. (Suite101.com)
Sports gear grows up Jan 25, 2008
He said the key is to segment the offerings so specialty skate and surf shops have access to items that consumers can't find in chains like PacSun or in department stores like Nordstrom. Even with specialty items, Tompkins admitted that the action sports industry, and small companies in particular, will be hurt because of the weak economy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Surf business rides the wave of rising oil prices Jan 17, 2008
And the hike has made its way to customers -- surf shops across the state have, on average, doubled the price tags on boards compared to a few years ago, he said. Originally a school project. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Brevard mom turns son's 'adventures' into book trilogy Jan 14, 2008
30-day news archives. and he has a 1946 woodie station wagon," Heuer says. The photos she took inspired her to write "The Grom Goes Surfing," about Grady's surfing adventure.The second book, "The Grom Barges In," has the toddler embarking on a fantasy skateboarding adventure.Surfer and skater terminology give the books an unusual tone for kids' stories. "Grom," for instance, comes from "grommet," a term for a young surfer."They're edgy," says Heuer, who has a degree in psychology. "They're not... (Florida Today)
Legend of Willie Mac Jan 11, 2008
Figuring everybody would want one as well, MacKenzie bought 300 woven hammocks for about six bucks each and went back to Greenville to sell them for $50: "I was like, I'm going to make a fortune selling them to surf shops. Well, I still got a bunch of them. Didn't make that fortune.". This was in the spring of 1999 and there was a lot of buzz about the U.S. Open's being played a couple of hours from Greenville, at Pinehurst No. 2. (ESPN -- Golf)
And then they wiped out Dec 27, 2007
But sales of related gear and related apparel have surged in recent years, and surf shops have cropped up in cities as urban as New York. Indeed, the four owners of Liberty Boards on South 7th Street insisted there were committed 'boarders in Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Rosarito Journal: Surf's up, and so is the crime rate on Baja's beaches Dec 25, 2007
In surf shops, on bluffs and even out in the ocean while waiting for the water to crest, Baja California's surfers have been rehashing a series of recent armed attacks on foreigners, many of whom had been frequenting the beaches here just south of Tijuana for years. "It's all we talk about," said Doug Wampler, 55, who has surfed Baja's waves since 1967. (International Herald Tribune)
Unexpected Oahu Dec 12, 2007
I hope that the hotel will somehow inspire more people to experience the ocean, to look beyond the sands of Waikiki and the surf shops in the marketplaces, and come face to face with a sea turtle, witness the majesty of a spotted eagle ray, or see the coordinated cloud of color that is a school of snapper or bigeyes. I hope more people will at least explore and in some small way care about the vast ocean at the footsteps of the worlds most famous travel destination. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Shakers: Business personalities in the news Nov 21, 2007
Blacks Leisure Group, the largest British retailer of outdoor gear, on Tuesday appointed the former head of the Esporta health-club chain as chief executive (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Weekend expo is all about the boards Oct 9, 2007
Under siege from an influx of overseas products and getting squeezed out of surf shops by garments and apparel, the hand-crafted, custom surfboard is an embattled, albeit fundamental piece of equipment. Back in the day, surf shops were owned by shapers who were selling their boards in the front and shaping in the back, said Bass, acknowledging that at some shops, this is still the case ... But now, we have these mall surf shops that make their money on soft goods, meaning clothing and apparel. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Osiris Teams Up With Consolidated Skateboards for the Drunk Oct 1, 2007
The shoes are going to be sold only at core skate and surf shops in support of the Don't Do It campaign, a movement that seeks to put the power back into the hands of those that built the action sports industry. The Drunk, a thinly veiled comedic wordplay on a popular shoe style from one of the large sporting goods companies, bears a signature banana logo on the side of each shoe. (PR Newswire)
Neptune Beach sends several sign warnings Sep 20, 2007
NEPTUNE BEACH - After having lengthy face-offs with a medical clinic and other businesses over their commercial signs, the city is cracking down on signs at surf shops, fried chicken restaurants, video stores and even a school where children painted a wall as part of an art project. "I think it's silly," said Linda Perschel, owner of The Beaches School at 2049 Florida Blvd. Perschel received a letter from the city informing her that a rear wall that faces a wooded area violates the city sign... (Florida Times-Union)
Quiksilver to launch women's line Sep 8, 2007
It will be sold in Quiksilver retail stores as well as specialty stores, department stores and select surf shops in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, said Robert B. McKnight Jr., Quiksilver chief executive officer and chairman of the board, in a release on Thursday. In the third quarter, Quiksilver reported $612. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Harbor Village prepares for October opening Sep 6, 2007
Nerhan continues to negotiate with Jeff Clark, owner of Mavericks Surf Shop, and other surf shops to rent space, but declined to say who has fully committed to the space. As for the stand-alone building between the hotel and the parking lot, Nerhan acknowledged that it will be a coffee shop, but he won't say whether it will be a Starbucks, Peet's Coffee or perhaps a local coffee seller. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Surf contest struggles to stay aoat Sep 6, 2007
He is hopeful that cooperation among local surf shops can spark a revival. "We definitely want (the Half Moon Bay Recreation Department) to be the main city agency carrying the ball," Tjogas said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
12-year-old leads campaign Aug 30, 2007
To join Fisher Hardee's crusade for a skatepark on Wrightsville Beach, sign one of the petitions found at local surf shops like Sweetwater or Surf City and Red Dogs on Wrightsville Beach. Page 1 of 1. (The Seahawk, NC)
Friends, family paddle out for Danny Miller Aug 16, 2007
Sean said he got the word out by talking to people, like David Cropper, owner of Cinnamon Rainbows, and setting up posters at the surf shops. Shortly after 10 a.m., Ralph Fatello of Hampton, well-known in surfing circles, addressed the growing crowd. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Surf stores expect a wave of back-to-school buying Jul 26, 2007
Surf shops have plenty of competition as retailers nationwide engage in the annual ritual of reeling in school kids and parents, who have started snapping up sundresses, old-fashioned bluejeans and the latest trend just about anything plaid ... So, to keep sales humming, it's important for the brands to be well connected to the athletes, and to the surf shops where many of them bought their first boards ... The timing the event coincides with the launch of back-to-school shopping could hardly be... (Los Angeles Times)
Fiesta fun fills Flagler Ave. Jun 23, 2007
The contest is open to amateurs in all divisions and entry forms are available at area surf shops and prior to the event. document. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
France's Biarritz no longer just for glitterati May 18, 2007
Surf shops and snack bars abound on the edge of Biarritz near the neighboring town of Anglet. A youth hostel in Anglet is surfer-friendly, with classes posted on bulletin boards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Summertime the right time for catchin' waves Apr 21, 2007
If you aren't ready to purchase a board, local surf shops offer board rentals for about $20 per day or $100 per week. Into the water. (The Morning Star)
A B Seas: Part of proceeds from children's surf book will go to Surfrider Foundation Apr 15, 2007
com and at local surf shops Hansen's and Rusty's Del Mar. Contact staff writer Ruth Marvin Webster at (760) 740-3527 or. (North County Times)
Dede Suryana surfs toward world circuit dream Mar 27, 2007
Although this is a documentary film about a surfer by a surfer -- director David Arnold, who has spent a lot of his life living in Indonesia -- it is not at all the typical surfing movie as can be found in the world's surf shops. Englishmen David Arnold and his business partner and co-director Tyrone Lebon have instead delved into the deeper anthropological/social issues: religion, cultural differences, family bonds, and the changes that outside influences -- in particular surfing -- have... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The last gay bar in Laguna Mar 24, 2007
But the scene, like the town's art galleries and surf shops, was part of the area's character and history. Before Laguna Beach was conjuring images of drama-prone TV teens and oceanfront mansions, it was the city that elected America's first openly gay mayor. (Los Angeles Times)
Avoiding growing too big too fast Jan 29, 2007
How is your family saving for college. Whether you've saved a little or a lot, have toddlers or teenagers, Union-Tribune reporter David Washburn would like to hear from you for a story. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Borat's babe falls apart at the seams Jan 19, 2007
His beach houses are in stark contrast to the way his former wife and Billabong co-founder Rena Merchant lives on the Sunshine Coast - and a lifetime away from the tiny Gold Coast flat the pair would make boardshorts in to sell to local surf shops. While Angourie locals speak in reverent tones about Merchant and the 10 flat screen televisions he is said to have ordered for the new home, his former wife Rena maintains a comparatively austere existence, her home a large shed at Boreen Point, 21... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Winter surfers hang ten below Jan 11, 2007
"The equipment keeps getting better and better, so once people start surfing they get addicted to it and they don't want to stop," said Anastas, who together with wife, Rachel, owns the Liquid Dreams Surf Shops in Ogunquit and York, Maine. "They decide to give it a try in the winter.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
