Saturday, May 13, 2006
Bobby Martinez defeated Danny Fuller in the QuarterFinals and then Taylor Knox in the Semi-Finals at the Billabong Pro in Tahitt today. He then surfed in the finals against Fred Patacchia of Hawaii. The heat was slow at first with poor waves but things heated up soon enough with some great battles. Bobby got the upper hand to win the heat, but both surfers showed great sportsmanship.
Congrats to an incredible performance by our Santa Barbara local.
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Friday, May 12, 2006
Bobby won his Round 4 heat against CJ hobgood
Bobby's first wave was a huge and deep barrel for a 9.83 score for the 2nd highest wave score of the contest. Bobby was so impossibly deep it was just a sea of foam and there was no way he would make it out, but somehow he climbed out at the end. That amazing wave was followed by two more great waves, one of which was a 9.17 to give Bobby a 19.0 heat score, the 2nd highest in the contest. CJ was hard at work too but only had a 15.0 heat score to show for it. They then traded a few more waves, Bobby with another great wave but not higher than his previous scores, and CJ with a nice monster for a 9.60 to put him within 1 point of Bobby with 7 minutes left. CJ fails to get the 9.41 that he needed and Bobby advances to the quarterfinals.
Darryl writes in with some Bobby Math
With Parko, Taj and Andy losing out, Bobby could take over second place in the ratings with an equal 3rd or better placing (and finishes above Taylor Knox). IF he is to lose to CJ, then the statement about him only being beat by World Champs still stands true.
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Thursday, May 11, 2006
Bobby Martinez vs. Jarrad Howse Round 3 Wrap-up
Right off the bat Bobby takes off deep and completely disapears and then at the end he pops thru the sheet for a score of 7.67. His 2nd wave was another barrel off the bat that didn't seem as deep nor long but gave him a better score of 8.33. At this point with 23 minutes left he has 16.0 points to his opponent has 0.0. They trade waves now and Jared gets a 7.33 and Bobby takes a crazy late air drop takeoff that he makes but then gets swallowed by the tube for a 2.17. 10 minutes go by without a wave and then Bobby gets a nice long mid sized tube for a 6.00 but then then that was followed by a bigger, deeper tube by Jarad for a 7.60 to have Bobby leading the heat by only 1.07. Bobby's next wave with 7 minutes left was bigger with another deep takeoff for an 8.57 to seal the victory. Bobby will face CJ Hobgood or Victor Ribas in Round 4.
More Bobby at Surfing Magazine.
If you’re wondering why rookie Bobby Martinez is already making a bid for one of the best rookie starts in years, you might want to look at his travel partners. Two of the most dialed and hard-working dudes on tour, CJ and Damien Hobgood, are passing on info accumulated after years of trial and error. “See that, right there, Bobby?” says Damien, pointing to Phil MacDonald as he paddled for a set, got stuck at the lip and pitched from the top. “He didn’t paddle hard enough. Even when you think you’re in it, you gotta paddle real hard here. Take control of the wave before the wave takes control of you.” Which is exactly what Bobby did. In the third heat of the day, surfing Teahupo’o only the second time in his life, he found a deep one, pumped and weaved from way back, and came flying out for an 8.67. He then found a west bowl, slotted himself and ripped into a searing roundhouse for a 7.5. Heat over for Bede Durbidge and Pedro Henrique. Dam and Bobby exchanged a few inside jokes, packed their boards and headed back to “Mama’s” house for another game of 500. Watch for these two – along with brother CJ – to inside joke their way to big results here.
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Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Surf Reports
A few surf reports in overcast and small conditions. Pope won't be filing any new reports until after May 10.
April 28: Goleta Beachbreaks
April 29: Rincon
April 30: Rincon
May 1: Goleta Beachbreaks
May 2: Goleta Beachbreaks
2nd Annual Brandon Yates memorial Surf Contest
Sunday, June 4th Emma Wood State Beach 8AM-5PM
This year is a team format. 10 person teams consist of:
1 Captain(surfer OR non-surfer)
1 old guy(30+)
2 Men's(18+)
2 Pro-Ams(any age)
2 Juniors(13-17)
1 Grom(12-under)
1 Female(any age, long or short board)
$400 for 10 person team. Alternates are $20 each
Individuals without a team are encouraged to send entry to Daryl, so he can make teams up. Individual Entry is $40. Each team will have 2, 30 minute expression sessions to complete as many "Tasks" as they can on a provided sheet. One Session in the am, one in the pm. Teams will get Task Sheets 15 minutes prior to first heat to develop a strategy. Captains will help instruct team members on what tasks to complete...or try to complete. Sheets are added up and a winning team is decided.
This format is a fun for all fundraiser in Brandon's memory. Our hope is that we can spread skin cancer awareness, while surfing and honoring our fallen friend. It's a great way for the groms and grom at heart to inter mingle with the local pro's. EVERY contestant will walk away with a prize and a great memory. If interested, contact Darryl at darryl@skateone.com for entry form.
Zoolander Opportunity
Tommy Bahama is looking for extras. Men and women to hang out at a pool party scene. Men and women in the 35 to 55 age range. Healthy and active looking.
Casting Location:
Hotel Oceana
202 West Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara CA – In the breakfast room area.
Casting Date and Time
THURSDAY MAY 4, 2006
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SHOOT DAYS:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, May 7,8,9
The pay $200 per person for half/day
For more information, please call or email Theresa Smith
805-680-7984
Theresa@epiclocations.com
Surf Instructor
An add on Craigslist seeks a surf instructor for the summer.
Blue Edge
The May issue of Blue Edge is online now and probably out on the newstands too.
Mathew Tomson
It's been pretty sad news, and until now most have given the Tomson's space to deal with it, but now Shaun has written about the passing of his son Mathew Tomson on Surfline.
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