Archive for 'Surfing'
O’Neill Cold Water Classic
Posted onApr 13, 2010 by Landon.
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series blending adventure, exploration, surf and competition, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series makes a much-anticipated return for 2010. Last year saw the series push the boundaries of surfing in a way never seen before with five ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) events exploring spectacular [...]
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The 9th Annual Clean Water Classic
Posted onApr 12, 2010 by Landon.
The 9th annual Clean Water Classic surfing competition is scheduled for May 14th to the 16th, 2010. This event, the largest continuously run Pro/Am competition in the Pacific Northwest, will take place in Westport, Washington. The Clean Water Classic weekend includes not only great surfing, but also live music, movie showings, a vendor village, silent [...]
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keeping them honest
Posted onMar 08, 2010 by Landon.
There’s a potentially massive storm brewing off the coast that I’ve been watching slowly build over the last few days. I’ve received phone calls, facebook messages, emails and tweets hyping it up from friends and fans of the site. And it’s looking like it could be a good one. Everything is lining up nice too. [...]
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Beard vs Mustache
Posted onMar 04, 2010 by Landon.
Yesterday during the Quiksilver pro at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast of Australia, there was a battle going down for the ages. Ego’s were destroyed as the new guard laid claim that they are not just media hype. Million dollar contracts were proven worthy and legit, and probably just doubled overnight, as Dane took [...]
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Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks
Posted onFeb 25, 2010 by Landon.
From 26th February through to 10th March, the 2010 Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover and the Roxy Pro will take place on the southern end of the Gold Coast’s iconic point break of Snapper Rocks. The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast is the perfect ASP “Dreamtour” location. Warm water and white sand, sunshine and sun [...]
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The Biggest Waves Ever Surfed In A Contest – 2.13.10
Posted onFeb 18, 2010 by Landon.
CHRIS BERTISH WINS 2009/2010 MAVERICKS SURF CONTEST Anthony Tashnick claims “Gnarliest Drop” Award, and Jay Moriarity Award goes to Dave Wassel After more than three months of waiting, contestants and fans alike were rewarded for their patience with an historic day for big-wave surfing, as Chris Bertish etched his name in Mavericks lore and was [...]
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Green light set for Mavericks Big Wave Contest
Posted onFeb 11, 2010 by Landon.
They just officially announced that the green light is on for the 2010 Mavericks Surf Contest to go off this Saturday, February the 13th. 24 of the worlds best big wave surfers are gathering to see who can catch the best wave of the day. I’ve gone down to watch the contest in person a [...]
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Now accepting shred related submissions.
Posted onFeb 08, 2010 by Landon.
In mid October of 2009, I felt like there was a void in my life. Something was missing from an inspirational standpoint. I felt the need to start some sort of creative outlet, that showcased all of the crazy events, creative viewpoints and life threatening situations that were happening all around me. My friends were [...]
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Waves in the Pacific Northwest are getting bigger.
Posted onFeb 03, 2010 by Landon.
A recent study shows that the swells and waves along the Oregon coastline have been growing on average by nearly four inches a year. According to a study conducted by Oregon State University, the average wave height fourteen years ago was 33 feet high. While the average wave height in 2009 was 46 feet and [...]
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Take Action to Protect Ocean Beach
Posted onFeb 01, 2010 by Landon.
The past 2 weeks of storms have taken its toll from the South Sloat area of Ocean Beach, San Francisco. This is a bit South of you but its arguably the beginning of the Northwest. At least the Northwest attitude. The City of San Francisco has decided to build a Sea Wall in the this [...]
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Action sports complex just proposed for PDX
Posted onJan 29, 2010 by Landon.
On Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Adam Wagner presented his vision for the redevelopment of the Portland Memorial Coliseum and Rose Quarter to include the Portland Action Sports Complex and Resort. Adam’s vision is to create a complex that would include some of the best facilities in the world for sports such as surfing, skateboarding, bmx [...]
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