by The Editors on March 2, 2009
Reality TV casting site Reality Wanted posted a casting call notice today for the “ultimate California surfer family.”
Are you a “California Surf Family”? Can dad “hang 10” just as well as junior? Can mom rip it with the kids from high school? We are looking for you! If you live in the Southern California area and everyone in the family surfs, get in touch with us ASAP. Hit TV series is looking for you.
The Reality Wanted site looks pretty shady so be warned. We an see it now: Real wives of the OC meets North Shore Boarding House.
[Link: Reality Wanted]
by The Editors on March 2, 2009
We think of Wingnut every time we put on sunscreen (yes, it’s our cross to bear). Something to do with putting it on so it doesn’t loosen the skin around the eyes and cause early aging. It hasn’t worked all that well for us, but it seems to be working fine for Robert “Wingnut” Weaver.
The only reason we bring this up is that Santa Cruz Surfboards has just announced that they’ve hired Wingnut as their manager of sales. Here’s what Jeff Kendall, VP of NHS had to say:
Wingnut has proven his credibility as a consultant over the course of the last year, demonstrating exceptional industry knowledge and a tireless work ethic. With Wingnut at the helm, NHS is in a better position than ever to service the surf channel and grow Santa Cruz’s surfboard, Cruzer, and apparel presence.”
Congrats, Wingnut. . . and remember: dab it, don’t rub it.
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by The Editors on March 2, 2009
Malakye.com, the action sports job site that is difficult to pronounce and even more difficult to spell has an interview with Shop-Eat-Surf.com founder Tiffany Montgomery in their Industry Profile section. Here’s a little bit of the story behind the site:
The site started as an experiment. Given the cutbacks at newspapers and in journalism in general, I thought there was room for a news site. Originally, I planned to write about the business of retail, the business of restaurants and the business of the surf industry based in Orange County – basically, what I covered in my last reporting beat at the paper. That’s why the site has a strange name. . . . The surf and larger action sports industry was so responsive from the get go, I quickly dropped the other topics. And, I liked the stories in the surf industry the best. I still am amazed that this group of people with basically no business experience was able to build a globally influential industry by following their passion.
Ms. Montgomery is obviously an avid and skilled reporter who keeps very close tabs on what goes on behind Orange County’s Velcro Curtain. The site is updated hourly and is a much needed source for industry news. She does it all so politely and professionally, however, that we rarely find anything compelling to read.
[Link: Malakye.com]
by The Editors on March 2, 2009
After three shark attacks in Sydney, Australia in the past few weeks sales of Paul Lunn’s Shark Shield have increased by 50 percent, according to as story in The Australian.
SeaChange Technology, the Adelaide company that produces the electronic “Shark Shield”, says inquiries have tripled over the past two months and sales have increased by 50 per cent. “We cannot keep up with production. Twice in the past two months we’ve increased our production line only to find immediately that we have to do it again,” SeaChange Technology co-founder Paul Lunn said. The device, which costs between $600 and $700 depending on the model, weighs 80 grams and can fit into the palm of a mans hand.
And what a perfect sales pitch: is your leg, arm, or life worth $700 AUS?
[Link: The Australian]
by The Editors on March 1, 2009
A stand-up paddle surfer who was cruising the edges of the Roxy Pro Surf contest at Duranbah(which got started today) was hit and injured today by a runaway jetski, according to a story in the Couriermail.com.au.
The surfer, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with a badly broken leg after the incident at Duranbah Beach about 9.30am. . . . He was riding a stand-up paddleboard beyond the break when he was struck by the riderless ski. . . .A lifeguard patrolling the break for Roxy Pro organisers had been knocked off the ski by a wave, but the machine kept going.
The surfer, in his 40s, was taken by ambulance to Tweed Heads Hospital according to the story.
[Link: Couriermail.com.au]
by The Editors on February 28, 2009
On February 27, 2009 at approximately 4 PM a man with what witnesses described as a “surfer tan” walked into a Goleta, California Rabobank and demanded cash with a note.
The suspect escaped on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount, he said.. . The suspect is described by authorities as a white male with what witnesses said was a “surfer tan,” 6 feet tall, wearing sunglasses, a green beanie, a gray long-sleeve shirt and gloves. He did not appear to have a weapon.
Now that they mention it, he does look a bit of a surfer. If he looks like a familiar surfer call the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office at (805) 681-4168.
by The Editors on February 28, 2009
According to a story in the Heraldsun.com.au a 15-year-old boy was surfing with his father March 1, 2009 at about 6:45 AM at the Northern end of Avalon Beach north of Syndey when he was hit by a shark.
“The father and son were out surfing this morning. They are members of our surf club as well,” Mr Miller told ABC Radio. . .”It got him around the top of his leg and his calf muscle and the father came in and dragged him in. . . “They’ve just taken him to hospital in a helicopter.”
This is the third serious shark attack in Sydney in less than three weeks.
[Link: Heraldsun.com.au and The Age]
by The Editors on February 27, 2009
For only $98 (and $6 postage) Thrive Media’s Mike “Sully” Sullivan will send eager wannabe pro surfer three DVDs that will reportedly walk them through all the details of getting paid to surf.
Sullivan uses all the tricks in the internet/infomercial book (plus interviews with Gary Linden, Steve Boysen, Doc Lausch, and Rip Curl’s Dylan Slater, Hurley’s Brandon Guilmette, Dakine’s Jeran Frazer, NSSA’s Janice Aragon and others) to make sure he closes the sale.
You don’t realize it yet, but you’re about to gain a major edge on your competition. As you read every word on this page, you will start to learn exactly how to get major companies to pay you to surf. But I can only reveal this formula to a limited number of surfers (more on that later).
But hurry! Sullivan says he only has 500 copies of each DVD and they’re going fast (seriously). We’re wishing this whole project was a hoax, but somehow we think it’s for real. Sad and shady, but real. For the hard-sell video follow the jump.
[Link: SponsorMeSurfing.com]
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by The Editors on February 26, 2009
Kelly Slater (pictured right with girlfriend Kalani Miller) and Stephanie Gilmore were officially awarded their 2008 ASP World Champion titles last night in the crowning ceremony at the Gold Coast Convention Center, according to a story on Goldcoast.com.au.
More than 500 people attended the ASP World Champions Crowning, among them surf greats Mark Occhilupo, Mick Fanning, Layne Beachley and Taj Burrow. . . . But many would not have been able to indulge too much, with both the Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro kicking off the world tour at Snapper Rocks this weekend.
It seems like such old news, but we’re glad it finally official. Click here for a complete slide show of Michael Ross‘ red carpet photos, or follow the jump for Steve Sherman’s.
[Link: Goldcoast.com.au and ASP World Tour and Surfing Magazine]
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by The Editors on February 26, 2009
The Dallas Observer has posted a photo tonight of Quiksilver employees closing up the store at Ross Perot Jr.’s Victory Plaza.
Quiksilver, among the first tenants in the Hillwood project, would be closing sooner than later, as word was the place would go days without posting a single sale. Well, that sooner is now — actually, February 22.
It’s sad to see dreams die. Then again, it’s only one store and there are at least 400 more where that one came from.
[Link: Dallas Observer]
Reality TV casting site Reality Wanted posted a casting call notice today for the “ultimate California surfer family.”
