September 11 Archive
Seany Boy Woods - Frothing Grommet!
Eddie Solomon Paddle Out, Creek, CA.
It was amazing to see all the lives Eddie touched, as you saw his school mates, young grommets, acquaintances, family & friends all come together to pay their respects. Thanks again Eddie for all your contributions to the surf community, you'll be sorely missed brah.
Eddie Solomon Memorial Paddle Out from reid southall on Vimeo.
Eddie Solomon, forever in our hearts
Shocking news happened Friday as the posts rang across the worldwide web. Eddie Solomon, Pro Bodyboarder, ambassador to the sport & businessman unfortunately lost his battle with high grade T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.
Eddie did allot for the community, not only did he have his brands (662 Mob, Empire Boards and Ally Fins and Accessories) that catered and supported the sport, he gave back! Especially to the groms, the up and coming kids. He gave more than he took, I think that's what set him apart from everyone else.
He created a scene for kids to come and have fun and get amped on the sport of Bodyboarding and always showed you HOW BIG you could really go!
Ocean Current wishes the best for Ed's family and hopes nothing but comfort through this difficult time.
MSA Classic 2011
TEAM GROM is in full effect in Malibu this weekend at the MSA, Chris Blu, Sean and Kyle Woods will be ripping Surfrider Beach. If you're in the area get to the beach!!
• September 9-11, 2011 at world-famous Surfrider Beach, Malibu
• contest viewing FREE and open to the public
• over 300 competitors representing surfing clubs from around the world
• 12 contest age divisions: men/women, longboard/shortboard
• specialty in-water surfing events
• celebrating Malibu Surfing Assoc.'s 50th anniversary
• a sustainable-focused surfing contest
The Malibu Surfing Assoc.'s MSA Classic is the United States' most prestigious club-level surfing contest and premier event in the Coalition of Sur?ng Clubs annual series. This invitational contest will be held at Surfrider Beach, Malibu from September 9-11, 2011. More than 300 invited athletes representing sur?ng clubs from around the world to compete at First Point, Malibu, one of sur?ng’s legendary waves.
In 2010, the MSA Classic was held under blue skies with a fading, 1-3’ swell with bigger sets during throughout the ?nals: solid Malibu. The Malibu Surfing Assoc. retained its MSA Classic crown with division wins by: Keefe Gargan (Men 30-39), Allen Sarlo (Men 50-59), Denny Aaberg (Men 60-69), and Sophie Sarlo (Women Shortboard).
The event's only perfect 10-point ride was turned in by surfer/shaper Kevin Connelly (Men 30-39 Finals, La Jolla Shores Surfing Association). With style to spare and noseriding skills that have won him several titles -- including the 2009 U.S. Open Corona Noseriding Invitational -- "KC" connected tens and fives on a wave from the top of First Point to the beach, easily accumulating 25-plus seconds of tip time.
Other standout performances included: repeat champions Tony Silvagni (Men 20-29, Virginia Longboard Federation) and Mary Osborne (Women 19-34, Ventura Surf Club), Keoni Bloomfield and Sierra Lerback (both of the Hawaiian Longboard Federation), and Josh Constable and Matt Cuddihy (both of the Noosa Malibu Club).
Said Michael Blum, MSA President, "It's a privilege for us to annually host one of the only contests at First Point. Thanks to our friends and partners who joined us for the weekend and to members of Malibu's surfing community who've helped to make this one of the world's most famous waves."
Events during the 2011 MSA Classic are free of charge and open to the public. Early rounds begin Friday, September 9th and run through Sunday, September 11th.
Courtesy of http://www.msaclassic.com/
Final Day at SriLankan Airlines Pro
ARUGAM BAY, Sri Lanka (Sunday, September 4, 2011) – Duane Dusoto (HAW) reigning ASP World Longboard Champion maintains his world number one ranking after taking out today’s SriLankan Airlines Pro final over Taylor Jensen (USA). The pair battled for the title in clean 4 to 5 foot (2 meter) surf at Arugam Bay point.
“I’m on top of the world baby!” Dusoto said. “This is a dream come true, this is what we work so hard for. The waves here have been amazing, it’s never been flat and we had the best surf in the final, it was perfect. Aruman Bay is an awesome wave!”
Desoto had a tough run to the final winning his Quarterfinal clash against Justin Bing (ZAF) by 0.01. His Semifinal was also won by a narrow margin, defeating 2009 ASP World Longboard Champion Harley Ingleby (AUS) by 0.13. Desoto was quick to pass the praise onto his family, the locals and the waves at Arugam Bay.
“It is so good to surf a wave like this for a ASP World Longboard Event,” Desoto said. “I want to thank my beautiful family who support me through everything I do. Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay you are beautiful people and I’m so glad to be here.”
Jensen was the inform surfer of the event, he top scored every round in the lead up to the Final, but was unable to find a solid back-up score in the final after scoring a 9.20 (out of a possible 10).
“My legrope came off and I had to swim in and get my board,” Jensen said. “It took a long time to get back out, I was tired, and I only needed a 7.50 and I couldn’t get it. I’m pretty happy though, second isn’t bad.”
The Women’s ASP 6-Star Women’s World Tour final was an all American affair with young Californians Courtney Conlogue (USA) and Lakey Petersen (USA) going for broke in the pumping surf. Both surfers were feeling the nerves, falling on great waves, but it was Conlogue who pulled it together and took the win.
“Lakey (Peterson) and I are great friends and have been surfing against each other for a long time,” Conlogue said. “I was nervous on that last wave, I knew it was a good one and that I’d have to push it to get a good score. Luckily I did some nice turns and won the Final. I love this place, the waves are great and I’m already looking forward to coming back next year.”
Peterson did some great surfing in the final, but was unable to put it all on one wave. She also landed a huge air-reverse just after the siren sounded.
“I was so bummed that I landed that air after the heat,” Peterson said. “But I’m happy with the event, I would have loved to have won, but Courtney surfed great and second is a good result for me.”
Highlights, photos, videos are available on www.srilankanairlinespro.com
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com
SriLankan Airlines Pro Men’s ASP WLT Final Results
Duane Desoto (HAW) 16.76 def. Taylor Jensen (USA) 16.13
SriLankan Airlines Pro Men’s ASP WLT Semifinal Results
Heat 1: Duane Desoto (HAW) 17.13 def. Harley Ingleby (AUS) 17.00
Heat 2: Taylor Jensen (USA) 17.17 def. Rodrigo Sphaier (BRA) 14.77
SriLankan Airlines Pro Men’s ASP WLT Quarterfinal Results
Heat 1: Harley Ingleby (AUS) 14.84 def. Kai Sallas (HAW) 13.64
Heat 2: Duane Desoto (HAW) 12.94 def. Justin Bing (ZAF) 12.94
Heat 3: Rodrigo Sphaier (BRA) 13.73 def Antoine Delpero (FRA) 12.00
Heat 4: Taylor Jensen (USA) 17.94 def. Edouard Delpero (FRA) 15.33
SriLankan Airlines Pro ASP Women’s 6-Star Final Results
Courtney Conlogue (USA) 13.77 def. Lakey Peterson (USA) 10.03
Text and video courtesy of: http://www.srilankanairlinespro.com
