by The Editors on November 7, 2012
The surfing community will gather at the Oceanside, California Pier on Saturday, November 10 to remember the life of legendary surfer and shaper Donald Takayama who died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 68.
. . . the Hawaiian born surfing legend and master surfboard shaper/designer that moved to California in the 1960s and became one of the world’s most celebrated surfboard builders. . . This memorial service is open to the public and will have a host of legendary surfers and speakers to share stories about Donald the surfer, the shaper, and friend of the surfing community.
The memorial begins at 9:30 AM on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater. Speakers will include Joel Tudor, Nat Young, Paul Strauch, Linda Benson, Skip Frye, Cori Schumacher, members of the Takayama family, as well as Devon Howard, Jeanette Schumacher and Brendan White on behalf of Hawaiian Pro Designs. For all the info, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
On Friday, November 9, 2012 Raen Optics and UNIV are hosing the premiere of Jack Coleman’s Bali surf film The Imaginary Carpet Market at The Garage.
The Imaginary Carpet Market is a film by Jack Coleman that was shot entirely in Bali starring Alex Knost. Produced by RAEN Optics, the film is a 25-minute ‘spiritual parade’ through the eyes of Coleman. Others surfers in the film are Ellis Ericson, Jared Mell, Matty Chojnacki, Harrison Roach and Dane Peterson. . . The music by Sam Flax, Exploding Star Orchestra, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Alex Knost really set the mood for the artistic approach that brings Coleman’s take on a two-week journey in Bali with some of the best swells of the season to life.
The film starts at 7 PM. The Garage is located at 1055 South Coast Highway, Encinitas, California. Follow jump for more into. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Following the fall out of the 2012 O’Neill Cold Water Classic the question Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, and Mick Fanning fans keep asking is what will it take for their guy to win the 2012 ASP World Championship title. Here’s the “if list” from the ASP:
If Parkinson finishes 13th, 9th or 5th at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs a 5th or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.
If Parkinson finishes Equal 3rd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs a 3rd or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.
If Parkinson finishes 2nd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning cannot win the 2012 ASP World Title.
To cut to the chase, all Parko has to do is win the Billabong Pipeline Masters (for the first time) and he’s got the title. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2012
The last minute of the 2012 O’Neill Cold Water Classic was set up for the history books. Taj Burrow, the seasoned tour veteran with 10 ASP Tour victories, was leading Matty Wilkinson in his first ever final appearance. Wilko needed a 5.9 and even with priority it looked impossible. Then the crowd began to hoot. On the horizon a bump began to peek up out of the surrounding ocean and Burrow knew that his lossless event hung in the balance of this last wave. While Burrow sat, Wilko paddled in, got two turns and launched a backside floater. But he didn’t land it. The judges gave Wilco a 5.5 and the win when to Burrow.
“This win feels incredible,” Burrow said. “It happens sometimes where you never feel like you have the best heats. I was kind of in the zone. I never really had a good heat the whole event, but I still felt good. It’s such a tricky wave and I guess the only thing that helped was my wave count. That Final was the battle of the back-ups. We both stacked it on a couple and we were in a fluster. Wilko (Matt Wilkinson) fell on that last one and he would have got the score, but I’ll take it.”
For the official word from the ASP follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2012
Patagonia is happy to announce the newest member of their “surf ambassador team” Chile’s Ramon Navarro.
“Ramon embodies the values we strive to promote,” says Jason McCaffrey, Patagonia’s Director of Surf. “He’s a straight-shooter that walks the talk and his commitment to the protection of the Chilean coast is unwavering.”. . . Navarro grew up in the seaside town of Pichilemu, Chile. His father is an artisan fisherman and free diver who taught Ramon a deep respect for the ocean. He began surfing at age 13 and has gone on to become one of the world’s most respected big-wave surfers. He made it to the finals of the prestigious Eddie Aikau in 2008-2009, finishing on the podium in 5th place and winning the event’s Monster Drop award. He was runner up for the XXL Ride of the Year in 2010, 2nd at the 2011 Punta de Lobos, and is currently nominated for Barrel of the Year for an incredible ride this past summer in Fiji.
For the official word from Patagonia, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2012
Tickets are still available for Life Rolls On’s 9th Annual Night By the Ocean Saturday night, November 10, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey. Jesse Billauer is hoping you’ll be there.
. . . please help us pay tribute to our good friends and pro surfers Rob Machado and Kelly Slater for their remarkable contributions to Life Rolls On Foundation while enjoying a fabulous hosted cocktail reception, incredible live and silent auctions, delicious dinner and amazing semi-acoustic performance by five-time Grammy Award winner Ziggy Marley! Hosted by Sal Masekela, this will be one of our most spectacular galas ever as we celebrate our Silver Anniversary for Life Rolls On Foundation. Remember, your support of this event is tax-deductible, so you can support a great cause while having a great time!
Tickets are $350 each and include cocktails, dinner and silent auction, and one luxury gift item. For more info on the event, the cause and the Life Rolls On organization, click the link.
[Link: Life Rolls On]
by The Editors on November 5, 2012
Wilko fins out.
After an early start, then a pause, then another go, the 2012 O’Neill Cold Water Classic made it through the last four heats of Round 3 and the first four heats of Round 4 and Joel Parkinson moved another step closer to an ASP World Title.
Parkinson was selective in his slow Round 4 heat, but the cautious wave choice allowed the Australian to notch the day’s highest score of 9.50 for a powerful combination of turns, aiding in his advancement to the Quarterfinals. . . “It was really slow at the start and I didn’t get a wave for about 11 minutes,” Parkinson said. “That 9.5 was a good wave. I waited. I figured I wasn’t going to waste my time on small waves. I’d rather lose than see someone get the wave that I wanted.”
For the official word and complete results follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 4, 2012
There are many ways to help those whose lives have been impacted by Superstorm Sandy and ERGO Clothing has chosen to channel their help through their own Restore The Shore Projects.
Restore The Shore Projects was started by ERGO intern, Derek Koch, who is a 2nd year graphic design student at Rowen University in Glassboro, NJ. Koch and friend, Travis LeBar, started a Facebook page with Koch’s design, and it went viral overnight. “Derek was an amazing intern for us this past summer,” stated ERGO Co-Founder, Pete DiSpirito. “When he came to me with the initial design, we hit the ground running.” Product will be shipping within 7-10 days and 100% of the profits will be donated to various charities and organizations.
ERGO plans to give “all profits from the sale of the shirts” to Waves For Water. For answers to more questions on Restore the Shore, please click here. For the official word from ERGO, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 2, 2012
Action video camera company GoPro is dropping in on sponsorship of the Mavericks Invitational as the presenting sponsor of the premiere big wave surfing event.
“GoPro is a great fit,” said contest director and Mavericks pioneer Jeff Clark. “GoPro started right here in Half Moon Bay by surfers and for surfers. We’ve watched them grow over the years through their unique ability to connect the public with action sports. We’re really excited to work together.”
It’s good when an authentic event getting an seriously authentic sponsor. The Mavericks competition window opens November 9, 2012 with an opening ceremony and runs through March 31, 2013. For the official word (including the official invite and alternate list, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 2, 2012
It was two years ago today (November 2, 2010) that the social media world began passing messages that the unthinkable had happened. Three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons had died, alone in a Dallas, Texas hotel room while traveling home to Hawaii from the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico. The entire surf world was stunned, shocked, and heartbroken and in many ways we still are today.
Andy Irons touched so many lives in so many different ways. And, Billabong is working to keep AI’s memory alive and to support to his widow and son.
Out of respect and acknowledgement of Andy’s legacy we continue to dedicate the Billabong Pipe Masters in his memory. . . Billabong is also proud to announce the new global AI Forever collection for release in Summer 2013 in stores and online March 15, in the USA. Proceeds from the AI Forever line will go toward ongoing guaranteed support for Andy’s wife Lyndie and young son Axel.
That’s how you take care of family. Nice work, Billabong.
The surfing community will gather at the Oceanside, California Pier on Saturday, November 10 to remember the life of legendary surfer and shaper Donald Takayama who died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 68.
