Rincon Surf Blog

November Dawn Patrol Session at Rincon

2009-11-20T16:40:00Z

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THIS SITE

By now it should be plainly obvious that Rincon Surf Blog has not been getting updated regularly. The reason for that is the advent of the new, broader-scope website that is its replacement -- www.SantaBarbaraSurfer.com.

The new site is heavily laden with Rincon content as well as much, much more, so you can continue to receive quality photos and stories there...

Mahalo!

A September to Remember

2009-09-30T03:52:00Z

September 2009 Best in Recent Memory

El Niño has already began to bestow gifts upon the surfers of Rincon as several good days of swell have wrapped around the point over the past few weeks. September is usually a quiet month at The 'Con, but the warm water anomaly has already created some WNW swell energy and Fall has only just begun. Later this week, a combination of windswell/groundswell is forecast to keep things rolling as we enter the month of October...

Season Opener Swell Arrives Early

2009-08-30T05:26:00Z

Rincon local Andrew Buck spends some time on the nose at Rincon recently

All's Quiet at The 'Con, But Fall is Just Around the Corner

2009-08-27T15:30:00Z

Dane Reynolds takes to the air at Point Mugu last weekend

Point Mugu Surf Contest 2009 Goes Off Without a Hitch!
Expression Session Features Pro Surfers Dane Reynolds, Nathan Fletcher & Kalani Robb

Let's face it. In August there's not a whole lot to talk about surfing-wise at Rincon. Thanks to a steady diet of Southern-Hemi energy and a surf contest at a secure military base, surfers at least have had some way to whet their appetites for surf while the Queen lays dormant awaiting the first Westerly pulses of Fall.

Please visit our sister site, www.SantaBarbaraSurfer.com for ongoing surfing news and stories until the North Pacific starts kicking its heels up and sending some surf our way.

Southern-Hemi Surge Rocks Indicator

2009-07-30T03:47:00Z

L. Paul Mann photo courtesy of Noozhawk

The Queen Wakes Up Thanks to Southern-Hemisphere Swell

Normally mid- to late-summer is a time when The Queen is asleep. The pressure gradients that drive local windswells mellow, leaving the local coastline practically devoid of any signs of life, or at least of rideable surf - forcing local surfers to travel either North or South to score decent surf. This past weekend, however, an anomaly occurred, created by a Southern-Hemisphere storm that sent big and burly lines up inside the Santa Barbara Channel to unload solid left-handers at the top of Rincon Point. Beginning on Friday and lasting through Sunday, conditions were ripe, and the lineup was at times crowded as goofy-footers reveled in the opportunity to go frontside at The 'Con...

Meanwhile, surfers who opted to travel found epic, double-overhead surf from Ventura to the Mexican border and beyond. I myself travelled South to LA County to shoot a group of locals who stroked into some killer barrels at a spot called Drainpipes.

Pictured below are Brandon Smith of Channel Islands Surfboards and Tarik Khashoggi of J7.

Be sure to check out more images from Backside Rincon taken by L. Paul Mann here.

For more local surf coverage please visit www.SantaBarbaraSurfer.com

The Endless Summer

2009-07-24T03:15:00Z

The Women & the Waves Receives Critical Acclaim

Note from Producer Heather Hudson:

Greetings Friends, Family and Fellow Surfers, I love July!

Aloha

Surfline Women: http://www.surfline.com/women/look-back-to-move-forward_28842/

Honolulu Star Bulletin: http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090720_surf_film_focuses_on_life.html

Surfer Magazine, August '09 Issue: "Through thought-provoking commentary, archival and modern footage, and interviews with a handful of well-cast female surfers--former world champions Linda Benson and Kim Mearig, as well as upcoming pros and lifelong surfers--this 48 minute film documents the evolution of female surfing. Not focused on logos, it serves as a well-rounded, indie account of the estrogen filled side of the sport."

In addition to our website: www.thewomenandthewaves.com, we are now available on www.Surfline.com, www.Wetsand.com, www.SurfVideo.com

Announcing the All-New Santa Barbara Surfer.com

2009-07-15T04:29:00Z

Rincon local Deb Trauntvein finds some fun summer surf this past weekend

Announcing version 2.0

I am proud to announce an all-new web project that is shaping up to likely be a valuable resource to local surfers far and beyond the scope of this site. Santa Barbara Surfer has been online now for close to 2 years, and now it is time for version 2.0 to pick up where Rincon Surf Blog stops, providing a complete and total web portal for all watermen and surfers in the Santa Barbara Area. If you have any interesting or intriguing material to contribue to this new site (e.g., photos, stories) now is your chance to get published online...

PLEASE VISIT www.SantaBarbaraSurfer.com and let me know what you think!

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Video of the Day: Morgan Massens's Super-8 Special

FREE Channel Islands BBQ This Sunday, Surfline / Reef Photo Challenge

2009-07-10T03:21:00Z

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!"

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Good News to Share

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

Loa Tree Redwood Blanks & Boards, The Women & The Waves in Ventura

2009-07-03T03:14:00Z

This image that I captured during this year's Rincon Classic is pretty trippy, don't you think? Like something out of a Jules Verne novel...

Loa Tree Announces Special Summer Offerings

Alaia Redwood Craze Takes Root Locally

David Fortson is proud to announce that he's got an available supply of Redwood Surfboard/Alaia Blanks that came from locally reclaimed redwood. They measure 9 feett tall, 3/4 inches thick and 18 inches wide -- perfect blanks for making your own Alaia board or making a beautiful board to hang on your wall. They're super eco-friendly. Also available are custom designed Alaia's by JayaWave, hand-crafted by accomplished surfer/woodworker John Birchim.

Click here to see some good photos of blanks and finished products. If you'd like to speak to David live, feel free to call him at (805) 450-2357. Or simply email him at roots@loatree.com.

www.loatree.com
An Eco-Lifestyle Collective
...for inspiring lives.

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“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

Point Mugu Surf Contest 2009 (PMSC2): "Registration is now open"

2009-06-30T03:46:00Z

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.

Bringing Sexy Back

2009-06-25T16:43:00Z

Santa Barbara, CA - What happens when contemporary art meets surfboard wax? Avid surfers and contemporary artists Sean Anderson and Benjamin Anderson in collaboration with Zog’s Sex Wax have made the magic happen. With a nod from Mr. Zog, the duo has created a series of multicolored wax sculptures, constructed completely out of surfboard wax. Art collectors and surfers, meet Sexy Skull.

Sexy Skulls will be released at the opening of Rogue Wave, a contemporary survey of surf art on the 27th of June at the Anderson Art Collective. Seven limited editions of the skull will be available, each adhering to Zog’s world famous scents and colors. “We are very excited to merge an icon of surf culture with the contemporary art world … and make it smell good,” said the Anderson Brothers.

Since 1972 Mr. Zog has dedicated himself to manufacturing and marketing surf-related products including Sex Wax, the undisputed worldwide leader in surfboard wax. Sex Wax Inc. is located south of Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, just a stone's throw from the world famous wave at Rincon and a brisk walk from the Anderson Brothers’ Studio.

Sexy Skull is just one of the projects underway by the entrepreneurial Anderson Brothers, each a successful artist in his own right. “The collaborations allow us to pursue tangents that individually we might have considered too unorthodox,” note the siblings who say there is another unprecedented release in the pipeline for the fall.

With their father, veteran fine artist Ron Anderson, they have opened Anderson Art Collective, a contemporary gallery located in the historic Henry Fish Seed Company building at the entrance to Carpinteria State Beach. After their successful inaugural show in May, they are now presenting Rogue Wave, a contemporary surf show that Santa Barbara’s Independent art critic Aly Comingore says “might just be the surf art exhibit of the year”. ( www.Independent.com/news/2009/jun/21/rogue-wave-open-anderson-art-collective/ )

Rogue Wave opens in Carpinteria on Saturday June 27th at 410 Palm Avenue with a daylong reception from 10am to 10pm benefiting the Surfrider Foundation. Five percent of sales and all proceeds from the sale of refreshments by Island Brewery, go to the local chapter. ( www.Surfrider.org/SantaBarbara )

The seven limited editions of Sexy Skull can only be purchased through Anderson Art Collective. For more information and inquiries please contact the gallery at 805.684.8783 or log on to www.AndersonArtCollective.com.

No Speculation Necessary; Christ Child [ El Niño ] Driving Southern-Hemi Surge

2009-06-19T15:15:00Z

Tasty or what? Drive South earlier this weeks yields delicious variety of succelent tubes.

Southern-Hemi Swells Continue to Light Up South Coast

A brief drive down the coast on Tuesday revealed that Southern-Hemi swell energy had reached its peak, and every South-facing spot that I passed was firing (and I mean every!). What a treat this has been, a nice run of quality Summer surf following arguably the worst Winter season in history. The best news is that the prospects for this to continue are more than favorable, as El Niño has taken up residence in the Eastern Pacific.

If there was any doubt about the possible retuen of El Niño, here's the most recent public statement from NOAA.

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Surf Happens to Host Surf Day Benefit For Child Cancer Victims Saturday
Second installment of "Ohana Sessions" to celebrate "Spirit of Aloha"

Chris Keet, founder of Surf Happens writes "Our summer is in full swing with our camps going off for the next twelve weeks along with private and group lessons, and our Ohana Sessions. I can hardly believe that this is our tenth summer of operating... kids that were ten when they started surfing with us are now 20... half a lifetiime for them, almost a third for me..

Anyway, I am sending you the press release for our Ohana Session #2 happening this coming Saturday June 20th @ Santa Claus Lane. For the fourth straight year we are hosting a learn to surf day for kids and their families afflicted by cancer. It is so amazing to see the healing power of the ocean in the smiles of these brave kids.

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Honor the Ocean & Your Dad: International Surfing Day/Father's Day Beach Clean-up Sponsored by Surfrider Santa Barbara this Sunday

The Santa Barbara Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, in conjunction with Surfrider National, celebrates International Surfing Day and Father's Day with a beach clean-up at Rincon County Beach Park, Sunday June 21, at 10:00 am at upper parking lot. Join us for this fun and rewarding event to clean the beach and honor the ocean and our fathers. Free giveaway of T-shirts and surf gear to those who collect the most trash! Post clean-up surf at Rincon (waves permitting). Event open to all public (not just dads and kids). All ages welcome.

WHAT: International Surfing Day/Father's Day Beach Clean-up
WHEN: Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am
WHERE: Rincon County Beach Park, Hwy 101 at Bates Road exit
WHO: All are welcome
WHY: In recognition of International Surfing Day (Saturday, June 20) and Father's Day, Surfrider Foundation, Santa Barbara Chapter and members of the public will combine efforts to clean the beach at Rincon County Beach Park.

Contact: Sandy Lejeune (805.450.2023)
Chair, Santa Barbara Chapter
Surfrider Foundation

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Help Support the Carp Skate Park Initiative

We are committed to creating a quality skate environment for the citizens and the City of Carpinteria. The progressively designed skatepark will invite skaters and families together in a recreational setting that is enjoyable and safe.
Visit http://www.carpskatepark.org/ for more information!

Southern-Hemi Summer Fun, El Niño Returns, Surfrider Foundation Benefit

2009-06-14T04:23:00Z

Dave Johnson takes a break from shaping boards today in Northern SB County

Young Ben Peet jazzed the glass at a Northern Goleta spot last week.

Flat in Town, But Fun Surf Found Nearby

The Southern Hemisphere has been pretty active lately, sending a steady pulse our way for the past couple of weeks, Whether travelling North or South, surfers have been scoring some pretty fun surf - particularly in the early-morning and late-afternoon sessions. Sea surface conditions have been clean and glassy on the tail ends of the day...

Don't Look Now, but He May Be Back

Several key indicators point towards return of warm water phenomenon later this Summer

You are not likely to hear this on your evening news just yet, but observations of sea surface temperature anomalies are strongly suggesting that El Niño will be making a return to the Pacific in the coming months, which is great news for surfers - especially considering the lack of potent swells the past year and a half. I am going to stick my neck out and predict that by late July / early August NOAA will issue a formal statement confirming the shift to the warm-water side of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

Book Signing benefiting the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

Featuring Stuart H. Coleman’s “Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing” and World Champion surfer Shaun Tomson’s “Bustin’ Down the Door.” Coleman will talk about surfing legends and Hawaiian icons like Buffalo & Brian Keaulana, Rell Sunn and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Tomson will talk about his latest book and film called Bustin’ Down the Door. The pair of authors are working with the Surfrider Foundation to assist their continued efforts to protect our oceans, waves and beaches.

When: Monday, June 15th, 7-9 p.m.

Where: 33 Jewels at El Paseo, 814 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

For More Information: (805) 957-9100

No Waves But Lots Going On...

2009-05-28T17:17:00Z

A picturesque day at Rincon earlier this season...

Surf Culture Abounds This Weekend
Smorgasbord of events helps pass the time during flat periods

Fifth Annual Brandon Yates Memorial This Sunday

Be sure not to miss this exciting event which this year features a surfboard demo as well as beach party. You will be able to test pilot the latest product offerings from Channel Islands, J7, Lost, Roberts, Resist, Surftech, Wayne Rich, and others, as well as catch some action in the team competition. Don't miss it!!

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Jensen's Indie Film Nite with Alexis Cottavoz / Stormproof Films

You are cordially invited to an event for filmmaker Alexis Cottavoz at Jensen's Mainstage. Jensen's is a concert venue that screens short and feature films by local and independent filmmakers in a cozy/intimate environment that has an HD projector and ultimate surround sound.

"Good and Plenty 1 & 2" directed by Alexis Usher-Cottavoz. Alexis is a pro surfer, director, writer, editor, cinematographer, producer, and photographer who documents some of the greatest surfers and oceanscapes in the world. The film includes surfers, Chris Brown, Donavon Frankenreiter, Tom & Joe Curren, Taylor Knox, Josh Bradbury, Chris Malloy and others. A Q&A follows the event! Also, Alexis' art and photography will be on display and for sale. Some of the art photography can be found on his website www.stormproof.com.

Here is the rest of the info such as location/time/price:

Jensen's Mainstage
2905 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Showtime date and time is: 6/1 @ 7:30pm. Tickets are only $3.00, and included in the fare is FREE UNLIMITED POPCORN!

Hope to see you there!

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Surf Movie Night Comes to Santa Barbara: "A Fly in the Champagne"

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Lastly, and Also on Monday, June 1st: Timberline Surfboard Show at Roy Restaurant!

You are invited to attend the opening reception of the Timberline Surboards show featuring the "functional art" creations of Ryan Lovelace and Raphael Wolfe. There will be music, appetizers and some drinks on the house for the early birds.

ROY Restaurant
7 West Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA

For more information on these amazing surfboards, please visit www.timberlinesurf.com.

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The Basics of Surfboard Design

If you think that you might be interested in a book that explores exactly how the shape of a surfboard dictates the ride and how to optimize the shape for the desired ride, you might want to check out the book, "The Basics of Surfboard Design". This resource can be found at http://www.farbeyondsurfing.com/Surfing.html.

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-27T02:27:00Z

This image was NOT taken recently unfortunately...

A Little Bit of Windswell Here, a Little Bit of S. Hemi There, Not Much Locally

Aside from a few random windswell sessions, things have been pretty bleak this past week... Not much else to do but watch some killer vids of Slater surfing The 'Con...

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Courtesy of Rincon Local Owen Scheid

Lena Shafer models a beautful new oldschool surfboard...

Sacred Craftsmen Exposed

2009-05-19T15:59:00Z

If You Missed the Sacred Craft Expo, You Blew It!

Gerry "Mr. Pipeline, It's a cakewalk" Lopez, arguably one of the most influential surfers of all-time wows the crowd with a compelling presentation of technical excellence combined with the kind of casual style that he epitomized while surfing gaping barrels at The Pipe.

Lord of The Underground surf culture Wayne Rich repping his adopted hometown Santa Barbara was assigned the task of replicating John Bradbury's last semi-gun, a dragster for certain, measuring in at 7'4".

Normally you would have to drive all the way to Orange County to see a show like this. Let's hope that some promoter out there can bring us more opportunities to come together...

Jesusita Fire Doesn't Burn the Queen

2009-05-12T03:15:00Z

The Night All Hell Broke Loose

Greetings everyone:

First of all allow me to apologize for going absent the past couple of weeks. The week before last I was consumed with an annual project that I work on, and then last week the Jesusita Fire broke out, pre-empting my coverage of The 'Con. Wouldn't you just know it, but apparently a late-season swell graced the Queen as firefighters did battle. Reports of head-high-plus smokin' barrels began to fill in, but I just couldn't get away and soon I was evacuated from my home. I'm sure that by now you have seen the reports on t.v., so I won't regurgitate the story here, but I am sad to report that at least (2) Rincon locals lost their homes last week. Once I get their permission I will share their identities with you here... I did manage to capture some intense images of the blaze. Let me know if you are interested in any prints...

Dave Johnson Interview in DEEP Magazine

If you are interested in reading an article about local shaper Dave Johnson that I wrote, be sure to check out the latest issue (May/June) of DEEP Magazine. Click here to read the article.

Sacred Craft Surfboard Expo This Weekend in Ventura!

WHO: Surfboard lovers from all over

WHAT: SACRED CRAFT Consumer Surfboard Expo

WHEN: May 16 & 17 2009

WHERE: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Surfers Point

WHY: Because surfers really only care about two things: Waves and the equipment to ride them with.

For more information contact:

www.sacredcraftexpo.com

Scott Bass - Expo Director

info@surfboardshow.com

760.445.9770

Memorial Paddle-Out for Lindsay Rose, Greg Huglin's Surf Movie Night & more

2009-04-22T03:30:00Z

Memorial Paddle-out for Lindsay Rose:

A memorial paddle-out for Lindsay Anne Rose will be held Sunday afternoon, April 26, at Refugio State Beach; please arrive at 5 pm for a 5:30 paddle-out. Lindsay enjoyed three wonderful summers at Refugio Junior Guards and won the Most Valuable Guard Award. She was looking forward to working at Refugio Jr. Guards this summer, but tragically, Lindsay left us April 5, 2009, when she died from injuries due to a surfing accident at Sands beach in Goleta. After paddling out, Lindsay lost consciousness for unknown reasons; she was pulled to the beach by her friend.

A freshman at Dos Pueblos High School, Lindsay was in the prestigious Engineering Academy, played on the DP soccer team, and played shortstop on the DP softball team. She surfed with the DP Surf Team, and had just started learning to break dance with the DP Break Dance Club.

There will also be a celebration of Lindsay's life on Sunday, May 3, at 1 pm at the GVGSA softball fields at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta.

In lieu of flowers, the Rose Family requests donations to the Lindsay Rose Memorial fund, c/o Cris Prichard, 846 Santa Marguerita Dr., Goleta, CA 93117. Proceeds to benefit the DP Engineering Academy Foundation and other causes in memory of Lindsay.

The parking fee for Refugio State Beach will be waived after 5 pm for anyone attending the paddle-out. If you arrive prior to 5 pm, please note that the regular parking fee of $8 will apply. When you arrive, check in at the Entrance Gate and then gather at the lawn area at the west end of the beach park below the Education Center. Please plan to meet us on the beach by 5:15; the paddle-out will take place at 5:30. Due to limited parking, we strongly encourage carpooling. There is a chance you may have to park on the road ou tside the park and walk in.

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Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the amazing works of Santa Barbara's own Greg Huglin, a world-renowned photographer/filmmaker!

Visit www.TowSurfingAdventures.com and www.DolphinFoto.com/ to get a taste-test of Greg's incredible images...

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Recent Windswell Action

Brad Shafer cruises The Cove during a recent afternoon windswell session at The 'Con.

Over the past week and a half, surfers willing to perform a physical check of the surf have been rewarded with some nice little sessions as low pressure systems continue to through small short-interval energy our way. With May just a couple of weeks away, get your last licks in before the Queen goes flat for good!

Local Surfing Community Mourns the Loss of One of Its Own...

2009-04-06T22:23:00Z

It is with great sadness that I must pass along some very bad news about a tragic loss that occurred in local waters last Wednesday evening as first reported Santa Barbara Surfing.

In an unfortunate follow-up to that story, I just received the following letter from a close family friend who indicated that Lindsay Rose, a 15 year old young woman who attended both La Colina and Dos Pueblos passed away yesterday (Sunday, April 5th) at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

"With great sorrow my daughter’s dear friend Lindsay Rose (right side) passed away yesterday due to a drowning incident @ Sands Beach last Wednesday. She was in pediatric ICU through yesterday when it was decided to say goodbye.. She was an avid swimmer, junior lifeguards for 4 years as well as an accomplished surfer, softball player & soccer star. Her best friend Shannon (left) tried desperately to revive her with CPR but to no avail.

We will miss her dearly & pray Don & Linda Rose everyday as this is a parent’s worst nightmare.

I’m sending this out to encourage us all to know CPR as even though it didn’t help Lindsay I understand that 95% of the time it does – let’s all look into getting our certificates, training ourselves as well as our children. Life is short and we all like to play hard – so let’s be safe when doing so!

Please take this time to say a prayer & love your children dearly as life passes too quickly.

Love to you all"

Another responded wrote to me as well.

"She was a beautiful young woman who was a brilliant student and outstanding athlete. She was a local surfer who attended La Colina and Dos Pueblos and played travel softball and soccer. She was well known for her remarkable speed and agility. She touched the lives of many with her kindness and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this time."

I will pass along any additional information as it becomes either needed or available.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Lindsay Rose.

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The Ultimate Boarder Comes to C-St. This Week in Ventura

The Ultimate Surf/Skate/Snowboard Championship Returns...

The Stage 2 surf competition is set for this Wednesday, April 8th 2009 at C Street in Ventura (8am to 5pm).

Tom Curren, with Team Hosoi (Hosoi, Currn, Leines) is wearing the Blue Leader Jersey for the team competition as Leines won the snow team competition. Curren will face stiff competition from these guys: /www.ultimateboarder.com/event-athletes-teammale.php.

Individual competitors: http://www.ultimateboarder.com/event-athletes.php.

For more information, please visit www.ultimateboarder.com

Late-Season Mega-Swell Forecast

2009-04-01T02:51:00Z

Chadd Konig glides through The Cove at Rincon on his Alaia Monday evening.

Rincon surfers were greeted with a nice lined-up windswell Monday morning that faded by afternoon. It still looked fun nonetheless...

A fish-eye view of Rincon in the springtime...

Forecasters Calling For Major Swell Event This Coming Weekend
Unusual late-season storm predicted to send DOH+ surf to our area

Don't stow away your guns just yet, the season is far from over according to the latest swell forecasting models. Periods are expected to be in the 18 second range, and coming in at 270º -- right in the window for Rincon. In a year that has been marked by nominal swell activity in the Eastern Pacific region, Mother Ocean is giving us perhaps one last shot at macking Rincon...