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.
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Friday, July 20, 2007
Current World #17 Bobby Martinez of Santa Barbara is surfing well at the Billabong Pro at JBay, South Africa. 
He won his Round 1 heat to advance straight to Round 3 which he again won by a good margin. The contest has been on hold for the last few days, but when it starts for Round 4, Bobby will surf against Aussie Dean Morrison who shares the 17th overall place with Bobby. Only the top 15 surfers are guaranteed to re-qualify for next year, and with the season half way through, Bobby needs a good showing here.
In other pro surfing news of local interest, The US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach started today. Local surfers Cory Arrambide and Colin Schildhauer are seeded in the trials, and Tyler Anderson and Tom Curren are seeded in the main event. Dane Reynolds of Ventura, ranked #9 on the WQS and likely to qualify for next years WCT tour, is also seeded in the main event.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
We're a little slow on this, but current Santa Barbaran Janna Irons made it to the semi-finals of the Roxy ASP Women's World Championships in Biarritz, France, according to the Independent. She got there by defeating Malia Fuertes in Round 2, Yuki Suzuki in Round 3, Yuko Shimajiri in Round 4, and Jennifer Flanigan in the Quarters. She lost to eventual World Champion Jennifer Smith in the semi's.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
That smoke you are seeing this afternoon isn't from the Zaca Fire, but a small brush fire on More Mesa, near Mockingbird Lane and Via Roblada. No structures threatened.
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Friday, July 13, 2007
Blue Edge
The Blue Edge photo issue is out, 
and you can check it out online as usual. This year's issue has photos from Branden Aroyan, Chris Bukard, David Pu'u, Glenn Dubock, Jason Wolcot, Josh Kimball, Michael Kew, and Will Russ. Free at newstands.
Boarding House Mentors
Jackson Browne, Ben Harper and special guests are performing at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills on July 29th to benefit Boarding House Mentors, an organization that brings the stoke of surfing to inner city youth. No word on how to get tickets.
Surfrider
Surfrider Foundation will be showing Absolute Mexico, the surf film by Josh Pomer again as a fundraiser. It will be Wednesday, July 18 at 8PM at the Lobero Theatre (33 E Canon Perdido St.) Tickets are $9 for the film or $15 for the film and after party, available at the Lobero box office.
Witness the world’s best surfers descend on a small Mexican community during a perfect swell. “Absolute Mexico” is the latest endeavor from acclaimed surf filmmaker, Josh Pomer (The Kill Series, Wow, and Destination Point). Captured on High Definition Video, see insane tube rides; interviews with top pro-surfer and gorgeous footage of one of the biggest days ever filmed at Puerto Escondido. “Absolute Mexico” is a captivating combination of water, cliff, and shore angles with epic surfing, massive waves and one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
Raffle prizes and giveaways from Mr Zog’s Sex Wax, Simple, Surf Country, sustainablevine.com wine tours, OS3 Skateboards, and Kline Surfboards. ALL AGES AFTER PARTY 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM @ Lobero Back Patio Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company and Red Bull LIVE MUSIC by Spencer, Sam and Scott with Special Guest legendary surf guitarist Denny Aaberg. Cuban, Surf, Reggae, Hillbilly.
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Friday, July 06, 2007
The San Diego News Tribune picked up on the story of the Surfline Goodwill Tour, and the furor that erupted in the online surf world.
In other San Diego news, good friend of Santa Barbara Surfing, Mario Covic, has started his own surf photography site down there, called San Diego Surf Pics.
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Santa Barbara Surfing. Created by Tim Maddux. Continued by Pope.
