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If you’re in the market to purchase some new sunglasses then heres’s un up and coming brand to check out. Tres Noir Handmade Optics based in Orange County has been putting out some really stylish shades.
One of their most popular models that is getting lots of attention ...
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This was a big surprise - Andy Irons knocked out at the Reef Hawaiian Pro today, scoring only a 5.50 and placing last in his heat.
Irons - who was raised in Hawaii - has been on a break from the World Tour, and apparently it’s showing. The three-time world champ was taking out in heat ...
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If you’re looking to get outdoors or to soak up some surf culture, there’s a ton of events happening this weekend. Check it out:
Contests:
The NSSA contest will bring some of So Cal’s best 18 and under amateur surfers to battle it out at 54th Street in Newport Beach. ...
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If you’re thinking about picking up a new board, then you might want to check out this event happening on Saturday.
Faction Surfboards is having a huge Grand Opening party for its new store and surfboard factory.
Faction Surfboards was launched in 2007 by local Huntington Beach ...
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If you’re stuck at work - that sucks.
A nice swell filled in today. Finally.
I shot down to Huntington Beach today to snap some photos. Slideshow up soon.
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While many big surf brands have been affected by the sluggish economy in the last year or so, one major brand is showing no signs of slowing down.
Hurley once again is teaming up with another core surf, skate and snowboard shop. This time the action sports giant is opening a store inside ...
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The first contest of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing got underway today, with a few OC surfers advancing through their heats.
Huntington Beach’s Brad Ettinger placed 2ndin his heat earlier today. HB’s Shaun Ward advanced earlier in the day, and will go up against fellow ...
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If you don’t have an annual pass already and usually park at Huntington’s city lot, the city just increased its parking rates at beach parking lots from $12 to $15.
OC Register’s Jaimee Lynn Fletcher just did a story about the city’s decision last night .
This comes ...
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A different kind of contest found its way to Orange County last weekend, the first time the Australian contest – which started in 2001 – has made its way to the United States.
Overseas, there are about 70 teams that compete in the Jim Beam SurfTag event – and organizers are hoping the Cali ...
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It’s time for Southern California’s best 18 and under amateur surfers to do their thing. The 6th stop of the National Scholastic Surfing Association Southwest Conference Open Season event is happening in Newport Beach this weekend.
This NSSA event is single A rated, but will ...
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OC Register’s Fred Swegles was down at Trestles this morning, and got some great snapshots of surfers from Newport to San Clemente competing. Here’s a bit of what he wrote:
“Even when the surf is virtually flat at most beaches, as it was this morning, you can usually count ...
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There’s a few surf companies holding warehouse sales this week, where you can score some really sweet deals on stuff for the holidays (or yourself, of course). Here’s the latest:
Hurley Warehouse Sale:
Hurley extended its sale and will continue offering 50 to 70 percent off ...
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Props out to Capo Beach longboarder Joe Aaron , who can be found gracing the cover of the upcoming issue of Pacific Longboarder Magazine.
Aaron is one of the young surfers currently on the World Qualifying Series longboard division. Aaron - who was named the OC Register’s 2009 ...
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Surfline forecaster Kevin Wallis gives us a look at what the waves will look like for the rest of the week:
A ridge of high pressure centered well off the California coast will extend into the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and Thursday. As a result, we’ll see pleasant weather in the ...
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The North Shore of Oahu is about to kick into high gear and that means one of the worlds most prestigious surf contests official waiting period is about to begin.
The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory of Eddie Aikau takes place at Waimea Bay which is one of the most famous surf spots ...
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San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino took home a big win at Salt Creek this Saturday at the 2009 Rip Curl GromSearch National Final .
The final event in the national series brought together some of the best young surfers from around the nation, with Kolohe earning an all-expense paid trip to ...
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The holidays are just around the corner and I know many surfers are hoping that Santa will bring them a new board. So if you’re in the market for some new equipment and want to save some serious cash, then check this out.
Fury Surf, a surfboard and surf accessories company is offering ...
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As each person released a white dove into the sky near the ocean, Bob Marley’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” played in the background.
It was the song playing on Gary Edgar’s iPod when he died on Wednesday in a hospital after a sudden bout with lung cancer. He ...
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An Orange County girl pro surfer landed an entertainment gig. 22-year old Erica Hosseini has been a regular competitor on the ASP Women’s World Qualifying Series for a number of years, but can now be seen on camera.
The Newport Beach local recently scored a job on GrindTV.com in ...
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“What size are you?” I ask the guy standing next to me, holding up a pair of boardshorts to his 6-foot-something frame.
Technically, I was supposed to be working. But I couldn’t help but put my notebook and camera away and grab a handful of clothes for friends and loved ones ...
