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I need a really good sunscreen.

2008-02-09T09:28:43Z

I need something that won't sting my eyes, preferably organic and waterproof.
Any suggestions?

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Early big wave surfing clip from 1969

2007-12-14T01:28:27Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87mDHSez6AE

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red tide

2007-11-14T21:38:28Z

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/story.php?storySection=Local&sid=45009

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New Santa Cruz Surf Tribe

2007-11-13T21:05:56Z

All are welcome. (Except spammers)

http://tribes.tribe.net/santacruzsurf

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want to learn to shape

2007-11-13T18:42:47Z

Hey everybody,

Is there a place to learn to shape boards? Does anyone teach a class or take apprentices or anything like that?

PM me if you know.

Thanks!

-BB

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tides/conditions...

2007-11-01T21:17:46Z

planning on starting up again.

knowing damn well i will have to pay my dues.

wondering how tide can/will affect my session. when should i be getting in the water to get the best contitions??

pacifica and santa cruz are my most likely destinations.

never really knew before, just went out whenever i had time and called it good...

thanks.

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fellow travelers? heading to mainland mex for sept

2007-08-11T18:18:33Z

Hi,

I've got the entire month of September off and I'm planning a trip to Mainland Mexico for 4-5 wks of camping and surfing etc. Wondering if there is anyone out there who would be interested in traveling together- sharing a car rental etc. I'm thinking of flying into Puerto Vallarta and renting a vehicle and then heading south (depending on swell etc.) I'm also open to driving down the coast from California (I'm in the Bay Area). But I'm not feeling very confident about driving my volvo wagon into Mexico.

I'm a rusty intermediate surfer... done a lot of traveling on my own... vegetarian, 29.

Anyone interested?

Cheers,
Manika

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where to start...

2007-07-01T21:51:20Z

i'm dying to hit the waves.

i've never surfed before but i've been completely fascinated by the ocean my whole life.
i've recently been falling deeper and deeper in love with nature, and i want to ride that beast of a body we call the pacific.
how does one get started? good spots for beginners? good place to look into boards and suits?
general advice? tips? warnings?

any and all help will be extremely appreciated.
much love,
Loren

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Tuesday 4/3: Surf Movie night and Shop Sports Basement: 15% off everything

2007-03-28T02:48:53Z

zuna surf & sports basement present:
SURF MOVIE MADNESS II
a Zen & Zero Film Screening + Shopping Night
Tuesday April 3, 2007

at Sports Basement - in the Presidio
610 Mason St, San Francisco (across from Crissy Field)
Tel: 415.437.0100

Schedule:
o 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Shop Sports Basement before the movie & get 15% off. Live Music by the Hiwatters
o 8:15pm - 9:30pm | ZEN & ZERO screening with complimentary beer, beverages, light food

Escape the spring winds and check out Zuna Surf's SURF MOVIE MADNESS II on Tuesday, April 3rd featuring an 8:15pm after-hours film screening of ZEN & ZERO, with complimentary BEER & munchies. Show up early between 6pm-8pm to get *15% off everything* in the store, plus enjoy LIVE, swingin' surf music by the Hiwatters while you shop. It all goes down at at Sports Basement - Presidio.

Michael Ginthor's ZEN & ZERO tribute to Bruce Brown's 1960 classic "Surf Crazy" will make you salivate for warm water waves. Chock full of flat tires, Federales and buzzards feasting on roadkill, the film is a soulful tale of five Austrians who make a 7,000-mile surf pilgrimage through Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica to Pavones to find Allan Weisbecker of "In Search of Captain Zero" fame. The film swept Best Story and Best Director at the 2006 X-Dance Film Festival.

Sports Basement admission free.
Film tickets $5 or free with $10 store purchase receipt that night per person.
Arrive early for seats!

RSVP, TIX + Event Info: http://www.zunasurf.com/zenandzero/

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The Mermen in HMB this Friday the 23rd!

2007-02-20T17:40:38Z

Come see the MERMEN( original members -Jim Thomas,
Martyn Jones, Allen Whitman)
in beautiful Half Moon Bay on Friday, Feb 23rd, 9 PM at OLD
PRINCETON LANDING( classic dive bar where Neil Young
has
done many unannounced performances - near Mavericks,
the surf spot),
460 Capistrano Road - Princeton-by-the-Sea, CA.
There will be a light show with VJ Pussycat $10.00
650-728-9103

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Baja

2007-01-21T07:48:15Z

Hey folks,

I'm planning a week trip to Baja this Jan/Feb, and I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of good resources for surf-related travel info (i.e. places to stay, good spots, places to avoid, etc). Any info would be helpful.

thanks in advance...

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Favorite local breaks and surf buddies

2006-12-28T03:38:30Z

Hey everyone,

I just moved here from SoCal and I am looking to find good places to surf in the area. I was hoping those of you in the know could suggest some good places to surf in the area, maybe with some insight on favorable tide wondows, winds, etc. I ride fish and longboards and would consider myself an intermediate surfer.

Also, I really don't have anyone to surf with at the moment, as I just moved here. I could really use a(some) surf buddy(buddies). I'm in Oakland and I have a car.

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shark attack at Dillon beach on sunday

2006-12-12T16:03:14Z

here's the link to the SF Chronicle:

www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/12/11/BAGSEMTJ227.DTL

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Wetsuit question

2006-11-23T01:53:21Z

I will be moving to the Bay Area from Los Angeles in late November and I was curious as to what wetsuit thickness I'll need up there. I plan on surfing at various places from Santa Cruz to Marin. Any suggestions? Booties too. I was looking at a hooded 5/4/3 Rip Curl F-Bomb and wasn't sure if that was more suit than I needed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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fish advice/comments?

2006-11-20T17:53:40Z

hi lovely Nor-Cal surfers, hope you got some good waves today.
question i wonder if some of you would care to respond to: i'm looking for a new board, have narrowed it down to a few fish designs. I'm wondering if any of you have or have surfed the Rusty Piranha, Lost Round Nose Fish, or have another fave fish that you love? I'm in SoCal now so I'm only in need of a fish that does well in 5ft & under most of the time. Don't think an old-school style is for me cuz i'm pretty small and if it's too wide, it's hard to paddle. the piranha and lost are pretty different, wondering what others who ride them have to say about them.

Anyone care to comment on these or a fish they love or think sucks?

thanks, any info is helpful!
sjs

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Huge Dolphins? At Ocean Beach

2006-11-07T06:42:10Z

2 friends of mine saw what they described as huge dolphins-darkest grey/black, one friend saw them up very close last week and said they had spots. Any idea what they are? Where they came from?

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new shark attack map

2006-09-20T03:10:43Z

check it out

http://www.platial.com/bianca2000/map/6282?total=100

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Mavericks 2006 photos

2006-09-20T03:09:44Z

Just in case anyone might be interested a recap of the event and photos can be found on my web site:
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/articles/mavericks_2006.html

Was incredible as always. Enjoy!

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its Fall and its time to get stoked

2006-09-20T03:07:59Z

i have been fine tuning the turns down in so cal for the upcoming season. malibu, topanga, and a few wekends in santa cruz on some of these outstanding souths.

would love to see some pics of others who have been hitting it.

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Looking for a board? SURF SWAP MEET - SANTA CRUZ July 22

2006-07-19T17:53:19Z

Come and join us at the second annual
SURF SWAP MEET - SANTA CRUZ
11am-3pm, Saturday July 22, 2006

WHERE:
Paradise Surf Shop's Parking Lot
3961 Portola Drive @ 41st Avenue

INFO & Merchandise Preview
http://www.zunasurf.com/surfswapSC

Proceeds...
help support Surfrider's Santa Cruz Chapter.

We had so much fun last year that we're hosting another one! Come out for Zuna Surf' & Stefanie Phillips' second annual Surf Swap Meet-Santa Cruz on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Paradise Surf Shop's PARKING LOT, from 11am to 3pm.

It's that time again to clean out your garage and buy, sell & trade surf gear. Score great deals on samples, new & used surfboards, wetsuits & accessories, plus surf art, music, apparel and more. Test drive surfboards by Cobalt and check out Danny Hess's sleek surfboards from sustainably harvested wood. Also enjoy food, drinks plus live music from Santa Cruz'n Two.

ADMISSION:
*FREE* for buyers & browsers;
$3.00 for individual sellers;
$25.00 for commercial sellers and 10x10 booths (businesses, artists, shapers, etc).

Sellers can pre-register online to avoid lines at http://www.zunasurf.com (space for individuals is first come, first serve, so arrive early!).

Forms & info are also available at Paradise.

For more info, registration & merchandise preview, visit:
http://www.zunasurf.com/surfswapSC

P.S. Can't make this one?
The Surf Swap Meet - Pacifica is Sunday, August 27, 2006. Check the zunasurf.com site more info.

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Getting to Bolin

2006-07-14T17:14:21Z

Help
I am so needing to get in the water. Is anyone heading to Bolinas from the East Bay or SF (I'm in Berkeley) this weekend? I have a vehicle to get me to wherever you are, I''ve just been asked not to take it too far as it's having some challenges. I can provide yummy organic live food cookies-I work at Blessing's Alive and Radiant Foods!
Namaste
Kimba

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"Soft" car rack

2006-06-20T16:09:54Z

Okay, so I bought the wetsuit and booties and went out with a rented board and some friends Saturday. I had a blast! Really excited to be getting into surfing.

The problem: I don't own a car. But am a member of both zip car and city car share, so can almost always find a car to rent for a few hours to go surfing. I can't fit the board inside any of these cars, and can't obviosly put any kind of permanent rack on top.

Does anyone have any car rack suggestions where the rack can easily be put on and taken off the car?

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Stoned Surfers

2006-06-18T23:38:22Z

I just started a tribe for surfers who love to blaze. Join at tribes.tribe.net/stonedsurfer and spread the word. Peace.

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Hello all..

2006-06-17T04:53:00Z

New surfer in the house.. Given that I moved here (Santa Cruz) from Rhode Island a year ago, surfing seemed like the natural sport to take up being a old skateboarder and snowboarder... So far, despite very sore muscles from paddling so much, I love it!

Rock on!

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Wetsuits

2006-06-06T06:18:23Z

I've taken a few lessons, and would like to purchase a wetsuit and board. Any advice on what type of wetsuit and where to buy one?

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the Dolphin Embassy comes to Malibu, June 3rd, 2006 and San Jose June 6th

2006-05-31T21:12:57Z

The Dolphin Embassy comes to Malibu and San Jose

Ambassadors Scott Taylor and Amanda Hain from The Dolphin Embassy in Bryon Bay, Australia will be presenting a multi-media event with topics sure to interest California residents-- scientific, therapeutic, political, and spiritual-- describing work going on around the world about our extraordinary and vital link to the People of the Sea: @ Wright's Ranch, 24680 Piuma Rd, Malibu, from 7:00 til 10:00pm, and San Jose, June 6th, 1540 Hicks Ave (Divine Science Community Center--6:30-9:30) Tickets $20 at the door, and $35 for couples.

The Dolphin Embassy's highly acclaimed multi-media presentation has video clips, animations, unique images, music, dolphin sounds, and live narration.

YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR THE BEAUTY OF THE DOLPHIN AND WHALE WORLD AS NEVER BEFORE

The Dolphin Embassy was started by an Australian and an American, Amanda and Scott, who have spent over 25 years studying and working with dolphins.

Scott is the author of "Souls in the Sea: Dolphins, Whales, and Human Destiny", published by Frog Ltd, Berkeley 2003. He is also the founding Director of the Cetacean Studies Institute, a research and education organisation based in Byron Bay.

Amanda, a trained counsellor, is the Director of the Dolphin EDventures Wellness Program in Coff's Harbour, Australia. The Wellness program is designed for adults to be able to have up-close and intimate contact with dolphins in a safe environment. The program offers "non-clinical, self-directed therapy", and has been helping people for over three years.

The Dolphin Embassy has been invited to bring the voice of the dolphins to the United Nations. "This is an extraordinary moment in history, when the other highly intelligent, socially sophisticated, language-using mammals with whom we share this world are able to take their rightful place among the community of nations--as the Cetacean Nation", says Scott Taylor.

Please pass this on to your lists.

see www.dolphintale.com for more information.

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Bolinas Surf...

2006-05-30T00:57:04Z

I am gonna be out in Bolinas this weekend and am thinking about going out b/c it has been way to long for me.. I took a hiatus after an injury. Now I'm back and ready to get down. However, I have never surfed Bolinas. I do hear it's easy and a beginners beach. Anyone have some input? And is anyone going out there this weekend? I'm looking for someone to hit the water with me....

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Panama?

2006-05-02T23:59:58Z

I'm heading to Panama for a month in about two weeks. Anyone here travelled to this stretch of coast? Recommendations?

michael

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Please submit Photos

2006-04-02T16:28:06Z

Now that the season is wrapping up itsa time to upload photos form the year.

Please include locations, and dates so we can all share the memories.

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Mavericks!

2006-01-15T20:55:54Z

I've been asked to help spread the word. There is a good chance the contest will take place this week in Half Moon Bay.

http://mavericks.bolt.com/

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Pay for a broken rental board?

2006-01-05T01:55:02Z

I took a friend out surfing for his first time this morning. We rented a softtop board and wesuit at Sonlight Surfshop in Pacifica--just south of SF. After 30 minutes in the water, a decent sized (7 foot or so) wave took John in and broke his board in half. The shop owners hemed and hawed about that one being a really nice board and asked John to pay $200 and made it sound like they were doing him a big favor. The contract said damage caused by improper use would have to be paid for, but we were----surfing. No improper use today. He was gracious about paying, but I think they reamed him. What do you think?

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Renting a board and suit....

2005-12-16T19:14:02Z

Hey all,

I am coming down to Cali for Christmas and was hoping to get a bit a surfing in while I was there. My question for you all is where can I rent a board and suit down there. No point bringing my stuff. My suit is designed for iceberg type water so I would boil in it. I am flying into Oakland, was thinking of heading to Pacifica or somewhere around there to surf. Any ideas? Suggestions?

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shark!

2005-11-04T21:47:51Z

shark attack at mavs yesterday!

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Bauhaus

2005-10-28T18:02:41Z

How do you spell Halloween? Bauhaus at the Fillmore! I'm going but currently alone, email me if you want to meet up.

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looking for surf forecast website recommendations - thanks!

2005-09-16T20:10:54Z

hi there,

can anyone recommend a good website for surf forecasts. free or worth the money?

is there a good one out there for travel? easy to find a local break even if you don't know it's name?

Thanks! mo

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Prooflab robbed.

2005-09-04T00:56:24Z

Prooflab (formerly Mill Valley’s Marin Surf Sports in Tam Junction) had their entire stock of used wetsuits stolen Thursdat night, 9/1/05.

That's 60 suits gone... not cool!

If you see anyone shady hawking a bunch used suits off the back of a truck this weekend, give Prooflab a jingle.

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Surf Shop?

2005-09-04T00:51:10Z

Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend a surf shop? My kids want/need wetsuits and I have no clue. Ideally, somewhere in Marin, but the City will work.

Thanks

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half moon bay and pacifica

2005-08-21T23:56:46Z

hi. i'm new to this tribe, and i'm wondering if any one here surfs hmb or pacifica.

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camp and surf

2005-08-21T23:55:30Z

Howdy
I am looking to camp next weekend near or on a beach that would be kind to a beginning surfer with a long board. I live in Berkely and will travel up to 100 miles north or south. Any suggestions?
Kimba

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surf board rack recommendations

2005-06-28T23:32:28Z

so i just went to wise surf shop and turns out the hard racks they carry wont fit on my new honda civic. i prefer a hard rack to a soft rack and want any recommendations etc. i am going to rei to check out the yakama racks, but otherwise i dont know my options... thanks

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Beginner Surfing lessons?

2005-06-05T07:40:12Z

I was signed up for some beginner surfing lessons this weekend, but the clinic was cancelled. : (

Anyone know of a good place, that's not super expensive to pick up some lessons this weekend? I have never been on a surfboard before, and don't own any of the gear. No further south of San Francisco than Santa Cruz.

I'm searching for a new summer hobby. I snowboard a lot all winter, and used to skateboard in the summers, but am looking for something other than skateboarding, and am hoping that surfing is it!

Thanks!

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SF Surf Tribe

2005-05-21T00:58:48Z

Hey SF surfers, join the tiny SF Surf tribe. I'm all alone in there, and when I surf all alone I think about sharks.

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pic's Fort Point over the last week.

2005-03-31T16:28:53Z

Hello all, i'm not sure if you like surf photos, but I have putting my new nikon though its paces, and have some nice photos over the last week from Fort Point.

http://sfSurvey.com/photos

cheers

wayne

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WANTED: SURFER GIRL FOR NEW SURFWEAR LINE

2005-03-17T06:43:40Z

I am a local 5-1-0 guy with a brand new apparel company, Vanderkitten. Vanderkitten features T's, apparel and accessories focused on women who kick-ass. I am doing a few new surf inspired T's like the Pic in the Norcal Surfing pictures. I am looking for someone who would like some free T's, hats. etc in exchange for promo-shot/modeling. (totally clothed, maybe in-action surf shots, etc!)

We will be doing a shoot in the next 1-2 months. The idea of the shots will be real people doing what they do, and wearing our products. This is essentially showing the attainment of what our brand promises. (Think of the Title 9 Catalog).

YOU:
...DO NOT need to be a pro surfer, slasher, or grabbing airs. Ability to stand on a board and look convincing is fine.
...DO need to be an aware person and very friendly, people WILL ask you about the T's, it happens to my wife EVERY time she wears one, and all of the people that have them.
...will have to believe the concept of our brand, which will be revealed in a conversation face to face.

If you are interested in finding out details, referring a friend or have comments/questions, please send me a Tribe message. I'll get you some more details and set-up a very informal coffee/interview type session. Payment, at this point, is in clothing only. You will get the opportunity to expand your modeling portfolio and be part of something big!

SURF RELATED: Finally over my cold, what's Bolinas doing this week?

Thanks Everyone!! Aloha!

Dave V

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got room for an upper haight surfer?

2005-03-11T04:49:23Z

heya, does anyone drive by the upper haight on their way to the coast? i have a wide open schedule and just bought a 7'4" but am, regrettably, carless for the foreseeable future. i will drop almost anything if you are rolling by and have room.

thanks so much,
pam

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Mavericks Big Wave Competition...

2005-03-08T08:04:15Z

Just in case you missed it... here is a taste of what it was like.
(photos included)
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/articles/mavericks_2005.html

Jim

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Future Santa Cruz Surf Goddess

2005-03-07T01:15:25Z

I've lived in Santa Cruz for a long time and haven't yet learned how to surf! I'd love to trade watsu (aquatic bodywork) or sound healing with the didj for some surfing lessons. Just send me some mail and let me know!

smiles,

Joy

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Surfer Buddie Needed.

2005-03-04T22:37:04Z

Hello all,

I go by love is home on tribe. Just moved out to the bay area last august. I currently live in santa cruz, bonny doon. It would be sweet if i could meet up with some locals, and learn a little bit. You can check out my profile and see if wed gel...Hope to hear from some kynd folks.

love is home

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From MavNews: News from the surf contest:

2005-03-04T18:59:36Z

Hey gang,
Yesterday’s contest was insane! Great Job from Jeff Clark, Katherine
Clark and the rest of the Mavericks Contest Crew. Mavericks 2005
Champion Anthony Tashnick put in a solid performance all day long and
finished it off in the finals catching the best big waves. The event
was held in solid fifteen to eighteen foot surf with the occasional
twenty foot set. At one point Shane Desmond from Santa Cruz dropped
into what some are calling a twenty five footer with a fifty foot face.
That wave would have made the tow crews envious. Greg Long and Zach
Wormhoudt also bagged a couple of giant ones.

Matt Ambrose was awarded the Jay Moriarity Award for his continued
dedication and hard charging spirit. Matt was one of the notorious
Pedro Point crew who was introduced to the spot by Jeff Clark early on
and hasn't stopped charging ever since. The Reactor Watch Award was
presented to Ryan Augustine. One of Mavericks newest chargers who is
following in the footsteps of Flea, Peter Mel and the rest of the Santa
Cruz Hellmen. Missing from this years event was three time Champion
Darryl Flea Virostko. Flea injured his knee at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave
Event and couldn't surf in the contest. Be he was out on a boat
cheering on Anthony Tashnick and the rest of the Santa Cruz Westside
contingent.

The water angle is now up. You can check the photos out at -
http://www.mavsurfer.com/frank_quirarte/contest_05/
We will have the cliff angle and some great video clips up shortly.

NBC will be broadcasting the event soon. We’ll keep you posted.

Final Results:

FINALS:
1st - Anthony Tashnick
2nd - Greg Long
3rd - Tyler Smith
4th - Zach Wormhoudt
5th - Shane Desmond
6th - Matt Ambrose

Heat 1:
1 - Brock Little
2 - Tyler Smith
3 - Shane Desmond

Heat 2:
1 - Ryan Augustine
2 - Matt Ambrose
3 - Ryan Seelbach

Heat 3:
1 - Evan Slater
2 - Greg Long
3 - Zach Wormhoudt

Heat 4:
1 - Anthony Tashnick
2 - Eraldo Gueiros
3 - Shawn Rhodes

Heat 5 (semi-final):
1 - Shane Desmond
2 - Tyler Smith
3 - Matt Ambrose

Heat 6 (semi-final):
1 - Greg Long
2 - Anthony Tashnick
3 - Zach Wormhoudt

JAY MORIARITY AWARD
Matt Ambrose

REACTOR WATCH AWARD
Ryan Augustine

As you may have already noticed Mavsurfer is going through a major
face-lift. We have been around for nearly ten years and we needed to
desperately clean out the closet. We are going to slowly rebuild the
site throughout the summer reloading video clips in the newer formats
and re-organizing all the great photo galleries we’ve taken over the
years.

So keep checking back for new updates.

The Cam was down for a few days before the event. The cam sits high
above Mavericks and gets pounded by weather day in and day out. We had
to swap it out for a new one. With the help of Sean Collins and Gabriel
Sanchez of Surfline we managed to get it running before the contest.

We still would like to reach our goal of five thousand dollars. We need
your support. We have partnered up with Google and that has helped.
Keep clicking on those ads. We’ve never asked for donations for all the
free services we’ve provide on MavSurfer for the past 9 years or so.
But that’s all about to change. We would like to purchase some of the
new digital equipment to keep fueling the site and we need your help.
Our goal is to raise at least five thousand dollars.

This will allow us to purchase the Canon 1D Mark II. This is Canon’s
top of the line sports digital camera. And of course, no good deed goes
un-rewarded. With every donation over $100 you will receive the
Mavericks DVD, Return of the Drag-In and a Mavericks T-Shirt. For Every
donation over $500 you will receive a limited edition personalized
Mavericks iPhoto Book, Return of the Drag – In and a T-Shirt. (Very
Cool).

For a donation of the full Five Thousand you will receive the only
remaining original Men Who Ride Mountains Contest Poster signed by the
original line-up including Jay Moriarity, Just added, The 2005
Mavericks Surf Contest iPhoto Book, Return of the Drag-In and a
T-Shirt. Dig deep; dig often . . . Thanks for the help.

To donate by check or credit card contact - staff@mavsurfer

Aloha . . . Frankie Q

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mavericks today?

2005-03-03T07:26:31Z

anyone been out there today? i have to work.....too sad :(

is there an after-party anywhere? at least i could hear the stories...

miss mo

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where to surf now, eh?

2005-03-02T06:52:05Z

Hi there,
I'm brand new to surfing but I love it and want to get back out there. I don't even know is this a good time of year? Where?

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mavs -> yellow

2005-03-02T01:29:38Z

the mavericks contest is on 24-hour standby and will likely be held tomorrow morning.

conditions are not fantasic, but they won't suck, either.

try not to fall off the cliff, it's soggy and crumbly this time of year.

the pimpage is here: http://mavericks.bolt.com/

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Mendo...

2005-02-23T07:44:52Z

I'm heading up north to Mendocino area for the next few days; any tips or leads on some fun spots? Hiking to surf, always a plus! I'll stop in a shop up there for a local tide book, and will ask for some info...but I'll take all the clues I can get! Not sure what the weather has in mind, but I don't want to be without my board.
many thanks to the tribe.

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Surfboard Help

2005-02-21T21:24:12Z

Is anybody good at fixing pressure dings? I haven't been surfing 'cause I don't know how to fix it and cannot afford to get it fixed even if it is only $20.

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Montera (and South) Yesterday

2005-02-12T16:53:49Z

I know my surf reports and ski reports are always in the "You shoulda been here yesterday" column, but for those of you lucky enough to hit Montera and South yesterday it look'd NICE!! I was drooling along HWY 1 and was watching some very nice barrels seemingly endlessly breaking, with oh a bout 1-2 guys taking it all for themselves.

Well, even if I had my board, I am noob and have no biz on those yet... they seemed to be 1-3' over head at times. Anyone hit that yesterday?

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Bus Surfin

2005-01-28T08:51:45Z

Ok so I know you can take a board on the MUNI trains, can you get 'em on a bus?

Thoughts, reflextions anyone?

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Can't wait for winter in Santa Cruz

2005-01-20T23:07:59Z

nice big even swells! :)

Was anyone there during El Nino 98?

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joined tribe

2005-01-18T05:34:47Z

hey all, since fitzjohn posted an invite to the yahoo norcalsurfing list, i decided to take him up on it. OB sure was good today...

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anyone been to Bolinas lately?

2005-01-14T07:10:04Z

Hi,

Just wondering what the surf conditions are in Bolinas this time of year and what might be happening this weekend - anyone been out there this week?

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introduction

2005-01-14T07:07:13Z

hey all-

just joined the tribe, wanted to introduce myself. i'm primarily a longboarder, mellow, like to have fun in the water and share the stoke. i live on the peninsula, surf LM, HMB, and santa cruz. i'm hoping to meet some people, gain some surf buddies and expand my surfing horizons. hope to see you out there!

michael

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Shaping your own

2004-12-24T04:18:47Z

Anyone interested in building their own surfboard?I'm looking for a group of people that would be interested in renting a work space together for board building. I've already built one and it turned out fairly decent for a first timer. Lately I've been itching to build another, the only problem is I don't have any place to build one. So I've done some research and I know that there are some possible spaces in the Hunters Point area. The more people involved the cheaper.

Anybody interested?

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Ensenada.....

2004-12-07T05:10:42Z

I am heading off to Ensenada in December. Any suggestions for great surf spots?

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Oct-November Photos

2004-11-28T06:21:38Z

Any body capture November at Ocean BEach Please Submit photos......especially the late October Indo conditions ..super hollow Lincoln VFW?

how about some point arena and salmon creek shots?

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fav spots

2004-11-11T00:45:45Z

what are everybodies favourite surf spots that they have surfed and where they are?
Mine are: Lances right in the mentawi, sumatra
Dessert point in lombok
and the last is G-land in java

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Anyone have any beta for surf in Cabo San Lucas

2004-09-23T19:50:48Z

Going down to Cabo San Lucas next week and hoping that someone has some good beta on spots etc...

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a couplequestions

2004-09-22T07:51:42Z

hey everybody, I'm kind of new to surfing and to surfing in the bay area.
my first question involves helping me figure out how long of a board I should get. I want a long board, and I am 5'9 and weigh about 155 lbs. anyone have any recomendations for something practical and not too expensive?
secondly:
I've heard Santa Cruz has better waves than Pacifica. I am not looking for anything huge mind you, since I am still a beginner, and I know I should check the surf report, but on average, do most of you guys prefer SC over Pacifica?
Thanx.
brittany

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Anyone gone to see Riding Giants?

2004-09-22T07:40:11Z

Hey everybody. Why is there no discussion at all on here? I was just wondering if anyone went to see it and what they thought. I thought it was sick myself.

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had to sell my 8'6 Native PNR

2004-09-01T09:51:29Z

such a sweet board too... many a fun ride, and such a performer that it deeply cock punched me to let it go.......

god damn billz, and being on time with em bullshit.... when does it end? (rhetorical)

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PHOTOS

2004-07-29T17:43:35Z

Tribe members!!!

LEts post some photos that remind us waht surfing is all about. July sure is a windy month. Maybe some photos of real surf and people scoring it can help to keep us stoked during this period of onshore gnarliness

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help

2004-07-24T01:00:26Z

Listen I joined this tribe hoping that some poor chap is intrested in teaching me how to surf......please help

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where is winter when you need it???

2004-07-21T22:53:38Z

nothin in SOCAL........... what's the digs on Oregon on an annual basis? anybody know whats up there?

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best longboarding in hawaii?

2004-07-09T20:39:56Z

best longboarding in hawaii? where is the most mellow and least crowded break for longboarding? i know nothing about hawaii and am planning my first trip...

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Need help

2004-07-07T14:04:32Z

Hi!,

I want to learn surfing and wanted to know what was the best way. I will be surfing initially in an around the Santa Cruz area. I guess I have to buy a wetsuit.

What kind would be best for me ?

Do I need to buy a longboard or will I be able to rent it out ?

Can anyone recommend any good surfing classes around the Santa Cruz area ?

Thanks!!!

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Surf Buddies....

2004-06-21T23:32:01Z

I need more peeps to surf with - I am a beginner but I can get up and I am motivated.....
Anyone interested?

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cyber surfboard

2004-06-18T00:15:06Z

Hey, check this out!

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=368

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/newsimage1.php?newsId=368

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Indonesia?

2004-06-17T06:16:07Z

Hey yáll, I'm new to the tribe.

Hey, have any of you been surfing in Indonesia? Have any recommendations? I have more time than money and like to get away from the crowds....do you know a good spot? Is it easy to get around if you don't speak the language?

thanks,
mo

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New in Town

2004-06-16T20:50:06Z

Hi, I just moved To San Francisco from socal. I haven't surfed in months and im beginning to freak out. I dont have a car or know any places to surf up here. Any suggestions? Anyone want to pick me up? I need help.

mike

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who has a boat?

2004-03-25T19:20:32Z

Hey, who has a boat and wants to trek to a hidden surf spot for a little camp and surf this spring. Respond direct only. We can trade information. peace

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surf condition websites -- what's good?

2004-03-09T02:15:03Z

I was on surfline, but am currently not getting out enough to justify the cost.

Any good free ones?

I really liked the Surfline storm tracking stuff.

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Mav Contest - Friday 2/27

2004-02-27T20:01:53Z

Your Mom wants everyone to know.
The Mavericks Contest is on for
FRIDAY FEB 27th.

Hugs and kisses,
Your Mom

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wetsuit question

2004-02-26T19:17:30Z

What thickness do you all wear around here? Do you wear booties or hats?

I just moved back to the bay after a year and a half in Venice, where I (sort of) learned to surf in my 3/2 short sleeve wind surfing wetsuit. But I figure that's probably not going to cut it out at Ocean Beach. Am I right?

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Single Yellow Fin

2004-02-06T16:58:06Z

I got a copy of this new DVD and really enjoyed it. the music was the best aspect of the film but the surf footage was above average too. A fun story about several less than prominent longboarder lifestyles. Essentially yhe board is shaped and then shipped to surfers in Aus, Japan, South Africa, and the US. let me know what you think. its one of the best soundtracks i have heard on a surf flick ever.

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Sundance to open with film on Coastside surfer

2004-01-15T17:31:00Z

A documentary on big wave riding, called Riding Giants, will open the Sundance Film Festival today (1/15). Came across this in the San Mateo Times:
http://www.sanmateocountytimes.com/Stories/0,1413,87%257E11268%257E1892606,00.html

Jeff Clark and Maverick's are featured as part of the documentary.

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Tell the EPA to keep inadequately treated sewage out of our waters!!!!!!!

2004-01-09T18:49:55Z

I don't want peanut butter or poop in my ears!

The Clean Water Act requires that raw sewage be treated to remove dangerous viruses and parasites before it is discharged into streams, lakes and drinking water sources. But on November 3rd, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new policy that would allow sewage to be discharged during rain storms without full treatment. The proposal would increase the amount of bacteria, viruses and parasites discharged into recreational waters and drinking water supplies, where they would make more people sick.

The EPA is accepting public comments on its proposed policy change through January 9, 2004.

What to do:
Send a message, before the January 9 comment deadline, objecting to the EPA's proposal.

check out this link and please respond by sybmitting your form letter.

http://www.nrdcaction.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=10098

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Board Meeting?

2003-11-21T23:07:36Z

So now that I am a memeber of the Tribe, when is the official, innaugural Board meeting?

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SURF MOVIE NOV 6th at the RED VIC

2003-11-05T17:04:47Z

Who wants to see the latest surf flick at the RED VIC on Thursday?

AQUA and Mystery Machine Productions present:
CAMPAIGN After Party at the Elbo Room.

Film & Party info for Thursday November 6th: CAMPAIGN - Film Screening Thursday, November 6th 7:15p, 9:15p Red Vic Movie House 1727 Haight Street San Francisco (In Upper Haight) 415/668-3994 $6.50

CAMPAIGN After Party Elbo Room Also Thursday, November 6th Doors open at 10pm 647 Valencia Street San Francisco (In the Mission) 415/552-7788 $8 at the door, or $4 with your Red Vic Ticket stub. Advance tickets at www.mysterymachineproductions.com

Taylor Steele, the surf industry's most successful filmmaker of the past decade, has done it again. After a three-year break from filmmaking, Taylor is back with the release of CAMPAIGN! Is it another average surf movie? Hell no! It is the hilarious story of mass media's fascination and misconceptions with surfing culture, combined of course with killer surf action.

The film features top surfers such as the 6-time World Champion Kelly Slater, current World Champion Andy Irons, Rob Machado, Donovan Frankenreiter and more. Absolutely ripping remote surf locations across the globe. So come see all the shwack, smack, off the lip shredding you can handle, from the wizard of modern surf film, Taylor Steele. Taylor will be at the Red Vic to field questions about the film.

Preceding CAMPAIGN will be 3 short, locally made surf films featuring robots, zombies, and fleas.

Then head to the CAMPAIGN After Party at the Elbo Room: Featuring the bands- Two Gallants and Kut U Up, whom appear on the film's soundtrack. (Further band information near bottom of this page) Between bands DJ Etch Brothers, featuring pro surfer Omar Etchevery will be spinning records. So come celebrate the release of CAMPAIGN with the man- Taylor Steele.

Film & Party info for Thursday November 6th: CAMPAIGN - Film Screening Thursday, November 6th 7:15p, 9:15p Red Vic Movie House 1727 Haight Street San Francisco (In Upper Haight) 415/668-3994 $6.50

CAMPAIGN After Party Elbo Room Also Thursday, November 6th Doors open at 10pm 647 Valencia Street San Francisco (In the Mission) 415/552-7788 $8 at the door, or $4 with your Red Vic Ticket stub. Advance tickets at www.mysterymachineproductions.com

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