Thursday, July 26, 2007
Classifieds
You thought the classified section was dead until Eric put his 8'6" Costa Azul up for sale.
Bobby Martinez at JBay
When we last left our hereo, Bobby Martinez had a Round 4 heat against Dean Morrison. He lost that heat but the good news is we over-exaggerated his need to win, as he is still #12 in the world and at this rate will qualify for next years tour. Next WCT contest isn't until September so we have a wait.
Locals at US Open of Surfing
The WQS warriors of local interest went like this: In the trials Cory Arrambide advanced in his first heat with a 2nd place, won his next heat, then placed 2nd in the quarters to advance to the main event. Colin Schildauer placed 2nd in his first heat to advance to the next round but then placed third so didn't make the main event.
In the main event Cory Arrambide lost his first heat with a 3rd place finish. Tyler Anderson placed 2nd (beating out Anthony Petruso) to advance to the next round but then placed 4th in a heat with Sunny Garcia, Damien Fahrenfort and Simao Romao. The contest is still going on, and although the local guys are no longer in it, Venturan Dane Reynolds advanced with two 2nd places to be in the Round of 48.
Laylan Connelly has been following the event with the OC Register. Here is the first article by her from pre-event and there are more in the Beach Blog if you can handle the OC Register's slew of adds.
Surfrider Foundation
What: EBB/FLOW Closing Reception
When: Saturday, JULY 28, 7-10PM
Where: East/West Gallery 714 Bond Street Santa Barbara
Cost: Free
Last chance to view surf culture photographs (vintage to modern) and artist designed surfboards art show. Reception to host narrated slide show by Branden Aroyan and Malloy Bros. film "Brokedown Melody." New technology wetsuit and board design showcase by Patagonia Inc. Music featuring the Roots of Reggae Sounds- DJ Al Wise.
Refreshments by Island Brewing Co. and Red Bull, and Tacos El Sabor de Mi Tierra.
EBB/ FLOW
Surf Culture Photographs from 30’s to present: Don James, Ron Church, Jeff Divine, LeRoy Grannis, Art Brewer, C.R. Stecyk III, Dewey Nicks, Jeff Hornbaker, Chris Malloy, and Tom Blake. Unique artist Designed Surfboards: Raymond Pettibone, Ron Reihel, Salomon Emquies, Alison Saar, Dianna Cohen, Alex Couwenberg, Robbie Conal, Jack Reilly, and Renny Yater.
Call To The Wall
Edhat has a nice writeup about the Santa Barbara Surf Club at the Call To The Wall competitions down in the Malibu area last weekend. What isn't mentioned in that article is one of the stand up paddlers was harrased by a Great White Shark when he was in 3rd place.
link to this
Santa Barbara Surfing. Created by Tim Maddux. Continued by Pope.
