From the CI Crew:

"Please join us this Sunday, July 12th, from 1-4 PM in the back of the SB shop for a free BBQ and to take advantage of our special one day promotions. Hope to see you there!"

I just received notification that my Kelpy Rincon image posted below won the most recent monthly photo competition on Surfline's Reef Photo Challenge.  Needless to say, I am very stoked at the moment... 

Here's the link:  http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/reef-photo-challenge-winner

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David Fortson

“THE WOMEN AND THE WAVES” BUST OPEN THE DOORS OF THE MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER THIS WEEKEND

Surf Film Celebrating Women Who’ve Paved the Way is An Official Selection of the Ventura Film Festival

(VENTURA, CA. — July 2, 2009)  “I never wanted to surf like a girl,” smiles 64-year-old surf legend Linda Benson, “But now it’s different…they’re really good!”  For women who have paddled head-first into a once male dominated sport, surfing is not only a daily passion, but a way of life.  Battling fierce tides and stereotypes, female surfers from every decade are connected by a common thread:  they are “The Women in the Waves.” 

This Sunday, July 5, 2009 @ 6pm, The Women and the Waves presented by Surf Her Skin Care, screens at the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut, Ventura, Ca.  Shot in High Definition in California, Mexico and Hawaii, the independent film features surfing legend, Linda Benson, 80’s champion, Kim Mearig, musician and shaper, Ashley Lloyd, and more!  Producer Heather Hudson will be in attendance for a Q &.A following the 48 minute film.  “I wanted to give recognition to the women, famous or not, who have paved the way for other women to surf.  Each generation has made it easier for the next to get out in the water.”


Cast:

Linda Benson, Ashley Lloyd, Heather Tiddens, Kim Mearig, Robin Janizeufski-Hesson “Zeuf”, Deb Trauntvein, Jennifer Useldinger, Aubrey Falk, Rachel Harris & Shakira Westdorp

Music by:

Franklin for Short, Saltwater Cowboys (Denny Aaberg, Sam Adams), Ashley Lloyd, Seth Pettersen, Rory Anton, McKinley, Kathy Fry, David Greenbaum, Ian Fry, Brian Gore, Glenn R. Burke, Michael Lehman, Icarus Music, & Dr. Surf

Exectutive Producer, Director: Heather Hudson
Co-Producer, Co-Director, Camera, Editor: Peck Euwer

For more information please contact:

Graciegirl LLC / Executive Producer, Heather Hudson
phone:    (805)708-4608
e-mail:    graciegirlsurf@gmail.com 
website:  www.thewomenandthewaves.com

PHOTO:  J SHAFER





NBVC Pt. Mugu Now Accepting Entry Forms For 2nd Annual Surf Contest
August 22 - 23, 2009

Don't miss this extremely rare opportunity to compete at one of the most heralded yet inaccessible breaks on the entire California Coast, legendary Point Mugu on the Ventura County Naval Base. 

Open registration runs  July 8 – 17, 2009.  Advanced registration is required!

Entry Fee: Military $20 / Civilian $100

Divisions: Body Boarder, Juniors, Women, Longboard, Military, Open

Please visit the Navy's Navy's website for more information.