The Reef is right today

Need i say more?

A brisk AM in Cardiff

I was checking out Pipes this morning thinking it's probably a good day to go into work early since i have a lot of work to do and the waves were looking a little weak. Then i talked to my friend who i saw driving south bound and he told me to meet him up where he was (i'm not telling you where but you may figure it out from the pictures). As it turns out i didn't get to work early after seeing these waves. A brisk offshore wind was blowing so it was a good morning for the hoodie with the 4/3. You guys missed out!!

Fun surf hits the Shores

Finally we surfers of the Shores got some fun surf over the last week. Long over due and maybe even over crowded but i'm happy to see the hole wake up and produce it's nice lined up rights for a change. Watching Tom Ortner do what he does is always something special and i'm sure i'm not the only one that feels that way. Cheers!

It's time to go to CHURCH!

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association
Gathering of the Tribes
January 9th and 10th 2009
San Onofre State Beach at Church

The first paid teams by December 20th will compete in the 1st Coalition contest of the 2010 season. San Clemente has two State Parks to stay at. There are several hotels with reasonable rates at the south end of town in San Clemente. Parking will be on old PCH at Basilone Road. A shuttle will be running for your gear and boards both days. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all contestants. Food and beverage will be available for all. We will follow the Coalition guidelines for age categories. We hope to see you January 9th and 10th 2010 for this special event.

Entry fees for contest $80 for all contestants.
$50 for Contestants 14 and younger, and shortboarding. Presidents or an Officer of the club is free. Must prove you are the Pres. or Officer of your club.
Price break for those doing a second division, half of the lower priced division.
$80 X Contestant =________
$105 2 divisions X Contestant =__________”
$120 2 divisions X Contestant =__________
$50 x Contestant =________ = Total owed________

The date is set, the invitation is official and now it's time to start marking the X's on the calendar in anticipation for one of the most popular and coveted Coalition contests we attend. Jan 9th & 10th is the next "Gathering of Tribes" at Churchs hosted by Doheny Longboard Surfing Association. Please contact me (Matt Branco) asap with your committment. This contest is high in demand so you should move your feet quickly with getting your name on the roster and getting a check in my hands or the next appropriate person. Cheers!

Upcoming Windansea Coalition Surf Contest

It's that time again when Windansea surfclub holds their annual coalition contest at our beach La Jolla Shores. Hopefully we will get some good surf for this contest like last year. Contact me if you have any questions or want to enter this contest.