Scheduled to appear (we’ll confirm the special guests soon):
John Elwell, Richard Kenvin, Skip Fry, Rusty Preisendorfer, Carl Ekstrom,
additional special guests TBA

Exhibit Dates:
July 10 –Aug 10 at Surfing Heritage in San Clemente
August 14 & 15 at Sacred Craft in San Diego

The sightings are true. Every spring at Doheny State Beach, Menehunes are waking up from their long winter naps and are beginning to surf again at Doheny Beach. What’s all the ruckus about? They are simply getting ready for the 14th Annual Doheny Longboard Surfing Associations Menehune Surf Championships scheduled for June 26th.

The contest begins promptly at 7 AM and is open to boys and girls (menehunes) with divisions 8 and under up to 17 years of age. Hundreds of young competitors are expected to participate. Applications and additional information can be picked up at local surf shops throughout Orange County, California or downloaded from the Association’s website at: www.dohosurf.org.

“The annual Menehune contest provides the perfect venue for kids who want to get involved in a friendly surfing competition. We can all learn from the enthusiasm that they bring to the beach, it’s contagious”, said Nyles Schafhauser, President of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

Proceeds from the contest help fund several of the organization’s ongoing charity outreach programs including the Ronald McDonald House and the Doheny State Park Interpretive Center, located at Doheny State Beach.

The Menehune Championships has a long history of supporting charities, in addition to providing a fun-filled day at the beach for participants and observers alike. The event will feature auctions, raffles and music throughout the day with an awards ceremony following the end of the competition. Nyles Schafhauser further states, “Surfing is all about having fun. We hope that kids will cherish their time spent on the beach with their fellow surfing friends and families.”

Surfers will compete in 15 minute heats. The scoring is based on a 10-point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style. Judges are all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system.

For more information and to find out how you can be involved as either a surfing Menehune or as a volunteer, please email contestdirector@hotmail.com, or call (949) 581-9740 the event chairperson.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives.

PR contact: Denny Michael at DLSA10@hotmail.com

http://www.ocregister.com/news/marshall-243224-surf-weaver.html

April 6, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

Come celebrate the modern waterman’s lifestyle at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, June 12 & 13. The Battle of the Paddle is a stand-up paddle (SUP) festival and exposition that includes a series of races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels. Battle of the Paddle Hawaii invites you to be part of the exciting rebirth of the sport that began right here in Waikiki.

Staged at historic Duke Kahanamoku Beach at Ft. DeRussy, the Battle of the Paddle is more than an ordinary paddle race. For the elite it presents the greatest championship styled SUP event with the sport’s largest cash purse of over $25,000.

In addition to the championship race there is also an Open Age-Group race, relay races, and kids races. At the last Battle of the Paddle in California, the Open Age-Group Race had the largest SUP field ever assembled - 390 paddlers! The Hawaii race is promising to be even bigger, so come and be a part of history in the making.

For those who are new to stand-up paddling, there is the free SUP Expo. Meet the world’s best shapers and manufacturers, and check out this summer’s hottest designs and innovations. There’ll be a rainbow of boards and paddles available for trial and demonstration, free of charge.

Immerse yourself in the local culture and community. Kanalu will be on site shaping ancient style surfboards and providing cultural education and a surfboard history exhibit. Na Kama Kai will also present their ocean awareness program, children’s activities and kids SUP races throughout the weekend.

“Rainbow Sandals, together with Hawaii icon Gerry Lopez, are excited to welcome Quiksilver Waterman Collection on board as presenting sponsor of this event,” said Jay ‘Sparky’ Longley, founder of Rainbow Sandals.

“Stand-up paddling has been a great way for us to reach out to friends, families and communities. We are all very proud to partner again this year with Na Kama Kai to support their priceless work in ocean education and awareness with the children of Hawaii.

“SUP is a dynamic platform full of fun and what we’ve come to know as the aloha spirit. For that reason we are ecstatic to bring Battle of the Paddle to Hawaii for the first time this year. We thank our sponsors for joining us to make this a reality.

“Major supporters of the Battle of the Paddle Hawaii are Patagonia, Duke’s Restaurant, Kona Brewing Co., and Surftech.
Everyone who enters The Battle of the Paddle Hawaii will receive a free pair of Rainbow Sandals, event tee and lunch. A special welcoming event and aloha concert will be hosted by Quiksilver on Friday evening, June 11, featuring local musicians. Event proceeds will directly benefit the Hawaiian Community.

Whether you’re racing for the prize or just want to get your feet in the waters of SUP for the first time, The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii is the perfect way to experience the rich tradition of Hawaii’s original surf lifestyle.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:00 am - Event registration begins.
9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - SUP EXPO, demo’s & Kid’s Activities 10:00 am - Fun Paddle (free to everyone) Ft. DeRussy Ocean course
11:00 am - Kid’s Races 1:00 pm - Open Age-Group Race 3:30 pm - The Elite Race Sunday, June 13, 2010
8:00 am - Event registration begins. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - SUP EXPO, demo’s & Kid’s Activities
10:00 am - Race Start, Hawaii Kai Run, Maunalua Bay Beach Park finishing at Ft. DeRussy
2:00 pm - Na Kama Kai Ohana Relays 3:30 pm - SUP Surf Relays Event Information Barrett Tester, Event Director events@rainbowsandals.com Tel. (949) 276-4431 x216

For more information check:

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/mike-marshall-rip–longtime-socal-shaper-and-surf-historian-passes-away_40862/

I knew Mike from my work at the Surfing Heritage Foundation and always felt his boundless energy, great stories and sense of humor was a cut above the rest of us.  As he would often say “That’s the Real Deal” – well my friends he truly was the “Real Deal” and I will miss him dearly.

 Stay tuned for information on Mike as it develops.

Aloha -

Mongoose Cup

Dana Point Festival of Whales

March 13, 2010

Babay Beach, Dana Point, CA

The first ever Mickey Munoz Paddle Surf Fiesta – Mongoose Cup will be held March 13, 2010 at Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor.  Please join Mickey and his friends for a day of paddling fun, camaraderie and delicious BBQ.  The event will directly benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA).

As part of the Dana Point Festival of Whales, The Mickey Muñoz Paddle Surf Fiesta will begin with a Fun Paddle around Dana Point Harbor Island.  The Fun Paddle will be launched after a vital “Rules of the Road” paddling safety meeting is conducted by officials from Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County Sherriff Department’s Harbor Patrol.

“With the explosion of stand-up paddle boarding there are a lot more people paddling in the harbor.  Safety and etiquette have become much more critical. Since Dana Point has become a Mecca for paddle sports, we wanted to have an event that’s message is about the importance of water safety and paddling etiquette” says surf legend Mickey Munoz.

“The County of Orange has always been on the cutting edge of boater safety and education and given the fact that Dana Point Harbor is a natural location for beginners on any type of human powered vessel it was obvious to us that we would introduce a common sense and easy to understand public program to ensure all the water enthusiast have the basic information to improve their safety while enjoying our Harbor and the local off shore waters.” from Brad Gross, Director of Dana Point Harbor.

At the conclusion of the Fun Paddle, participants will be organized into relay teams that will race for the inaugural Mongoose Cup.  Each SUP four (4) person relay team will be required to have one female, one senior (50 & over) and either one junior (16 & under) or intermediate paddler on their respective teams.  The start and finish for the flat-water race will be at Baby Beach.  To be eligible for the Mongoose Cup teams must race 12’6” & under SUP boards. 

The Mickey Munoz Paddle Surf Fiesta – Mongoose Cup is an event open to everyone.  The Fun Paddle is open to any type of paddling craft and the Mongoose Cup will be contested solely as a stand-up paddleboard race.  The entry fee is $40 and participants will receive a commemorative Dana Point Festival of the Whales tee shirt, “Rules of the Road” safety decal, delicious BBQ lunch and chance to paddle with surf legend Mickey Munoz.  Event registration will open Saturday morning March 13 at 7:30 a.m.  The Fun Paddle will start at 9:00 a.m.  Entry forms can be downloaded at dpfestivalofwhales.com and dohosurf.org.

About Mickey Munoz

Mickey Munoz, born in New York City in 1937, is an early pioneer of surfing and well-known surfboard shaper.  Once described as the “surfer’s surfer”, Mickey has been riding waves since the 1950s and has been featured in many popular surfing films and documentaries.   Winning the first professional surf contest and pioneering big wave surfing at Waimea Bay are a few of Mickey’s surfing accomplishments.  Munoz was the stunt double for Sandra Dee in the 1959 teen film Gidget and he developed an iconic surf stance that became known as the “quasimoto”. Mickey currently lives in Capistrano Beach, CA with his wife Peggy and is an avid stand-up paddler (SUP).

About Dana Point Festival of the Whales

The Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world.  The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each year.   Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street faire and farmers market, art exhibits, classic car exhibits, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities and of course, whale watching excursions that will allure even the most steadfast landlubber out to sea.  For more information visit www.festivalofwhales.com.

For Event information:

Event Director: Barrett Tester

Tel. (949) 276-4431×216

Email: barrett.tester@gmail.com

Website: http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com/home.html

Website: http://www.dohosurf.org/