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March 21st, 2013

Breath of Life – Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Mauli Ola Foundation Presents The 6th Annual Breath of Life – Golf Tournament Fundraiser

July 21st, 2013 (Sunday 11:30am check in and 1pm tee off),at the Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA Presented by Amby Genetics

Hosted by Jamie O’Brien SAVE THE DATE THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR, SO SIGN UP EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Golf – Lunch – Dinner – Pro Athletes – Auction – Raffle Prizes – Prizes – Contests

Sponsors Thus Far: Fluidigm – Ambry Genetics – Flexfit – Trace3

All funds raised go towards the Mauli Ola Foundation Surf Experience Tour that covers locations on the west, gulf and east coast, as well as Hawaii to get kids and young adults who have genetic disorders (like cystic fibrosis) out into the ocean to experience what nature can provide. The MOF also visits children hospitals throughout the US to raise spirits for the kids who can’t attend the surf experience day. Our elite supporters who participate at the surf experience days and hospital visits is comprised of professional world class athletes like Kelly Slater, Jamie O’Brien, Sunny Garcia, Alex Gray, Kalani Robb, Kala Alexander, Makua Rothman, Michael Ho, Teddy Navarro, Torrey Meister, Anthony Walsh, Morgan Faulkner, Hans Hanen, Jason Magallanes, Nathan Fletcher, Nathan Hedge, Josh Baxter, Bobby Friedman, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Gavin Beschen, Shawn “Barney” Barron, CJ Kanuha, Derek Ho, Michael Ho, Coco Ho, NIssen Osterneck (MMA), BJ Penn (MMA), Brian Ortega (MMA)

Anthony Walsh Wins The CLIF Bar Overall Performance Award for Wave of the Winter and Donates $10,000 To The Mauli Ola Foundation

Mauli Ola would like to thank CLIF Bar and Anthony Walsh for this incredible donation. John John Florence won this award last year and also donated his $10,000 to the Mauli Ola Foundation.

March 9th, 2013

Watches And Clocks Move Forward One Hour

A friendly reminder from Nixon to move your clocks forward 1 hour tonight

February 20th, 2013

Two New Wave Pools – 10ft High Surf

“Surfing in China! Installation work has begun on China’s latest Point Break Surf System in October 2012 at the Shanghai Water Park. The 100ft wide record-breaking surf system is due to open in July 2013 and Visitors to the park can expect to see the world’s largest waves at over 10ft high!!”

American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), world leader in artificial wave technology
for the emerging surf parks market, announces their selection as supplier of a
35,000 square foot PerfectSwell(tm) Model 1672 wave pool for the Sheksna Resort,
nominated as Russia’s Leading Spa Resort by World Travel Awards.

PerfectSwell is an entirely new approach to generating large waves in pools
with the emphasis on wave quality and the surfing experience. With no moving
parts in the water, sophisticated computer controls modulate wave shape, ride
duration, frequency and energy efficiency. Analogous to a phased array design,
PerfectSwell wave size is unlimited. Three simultaneously barreling waves
across the width of the pool can be generated at intervals as short as six
seconds.

The system includes innovative sanitation and a green heating system extending
the operating season with no additional energy usage. ‘For my resort, I want a
pool that will cater to active families and allow them to learn to surf. The
design is great for contests, events, and shows,’ said owner Victor Lipukhin.
‘AWM has provided excellent project support working with my local
requirements.’

American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), the world leader in artificial wave technology for surf parks, announces three technological breakthroughs for PerfectSwell, an innovative new approach to generating large waves with the emphasis on wave quality and surfing.

AWM’s patented PerfectSwell™ is the next generation of artificial wave pools with its patent pending PerfectSwell Wave App™, patented Reflecting Wave Generator and Phased Array Control System, providing the opportunity for the global development of surfing outside of the world’s oceans. Production of the first PerfectSwell™ is now underway in Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Olympics. The 35,000 square foot PerfectSwell™ wave pool is expected to open at the Sheksna Resort, nominated as Russia’s Leading Spa Resort by World Travel Awards.

AWM’s PerfectSwell Wave App™ allows surfers to call up their favorite waves from the lineup or from shore with their iPad or iPhone, giving athletes the ability to control the session. Wave direction, size and intensity can easily be modified from a smart phone, allowing surfers to have the perfect session every time. Coaches and trainers can easily manipulate the surf for the skill level and physical location of trainees in the pool. Surfers can record the ride with a built in media option.

Athletes and surf teams no longer have to wait for the perfect swell to practice. Rigorous conditioning and training can easily take place in a PerfectSwell pool. There is no waiting for waves. The first air-powered system to mimic ocean waves, AWM’s PerfectSwell Reflecting Wave Generator creates circular particle motion waves like the ocean, using proprietary technology capable of producing 10 maximum size barreling waves per minute. The PerfectSwell Phased Array Control system controls chamber firing patterns and sequences creating any wave breaking characteristic from mushy to pitching to timed aerial closeouts.

“To date, PerfectSwell is the most versatile system available globally with the most innovative technology providing the best user experience, ” says Bruce McFarland, President of American Wave Machines, Inc. “Our PerfectSwell technology can create an infinite variety of waves. Point breaks, reef breaks and beach breaks can all be replicated in our surf pools and waves can be easily adjusted and customized without need for special bottom contours.”
About American Wave Machines, Inc.

American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM) is the creator of innovative wave technology for surf parks, hotel/resorts, recreation, and research applications. SurfStream®, the world’s first standing wave machine, delivers authentic surfing capability in a compact space. The company also offers Perfect Swell technology, an entirely new approach to generating large waves with the emphasis on the surfing experience. With no moving parts in the water, sophisticated computer controls modulate wave shape, ride duration, frequency and energy efficiency. www.americanwavemachines.com

February 14th, 2013

$1 Million Award – Not

So lame that the LA mayor would try to pull one on the community, story here

February 12th, 2013

Drug Smuggling Panga Boat Ponto Beach Carlsbad

Doing our daily surf check this morning it was a dead giveaway something was going on at Ponto Beach as we drove by we noticed the huge satellite antenna on one of the news vans. This panga boat was found around 2am with two illegal’s along with bundles of drugs.

January 28th, 2013

The Digital Era

First it was Borders book stores who filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and then sold to Barnes & Noble who now themselves plan to close 20 stores a year over the next decade.

November 27th, 2012

Nike Pulls Out Of The Surf Industry

As fast as Nike has came into the surfing world they have now exited. Nike action will now continue to only focus on skateboarding and snowboarding.

So what does this mean for the surfers who ride for Nike? After December 31, 2012 they will all be riding for Hurley, who is owned by Nike. This includes surfers Carissa Moore, Lakey Peterson and Laura Enever.

The following surfers who will be riding for Hurley

Kolohe Andino (signed a 10 year contract with Nike last year)

Michel Bourez

Nat Young

Alejo Muniz

Julian Wilson (signed a 5 year contract with Nike 2 years ago)

November 24th, 2012

VISITOR VS VSTR

Will you Kelly Slater please pronounce VSTR

World Marketing / Visitor Seeks Court Order for Surfer Kelly Slater’s Deposition

World Marketing Inc., owner of the Visitor, Kahuka Bay and Poeta Moda brands of consumer goods, asked a federal court in San Francisco to order Kelly to appear for a deposition in a trademark case. Neil Mossberg who is the VP of World Marketing states, “I know we are not as famous as Kelly Slater, and I know our stock is not traded like Quiksilver’s. However, I also know we will not be wiped out without a fight.”

Quiksilver filed suit in federal court in Santa Ana, California, seeking a declaration that its VSTR brand didn’t infringe World Marketing’s “Visitor” trademarks.

In its complaint, QS, which manufactures and distributes clothing under the Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes brands, argued that the way its VSTR brand name was pronounced involved saying the name of each letter rather than as “visitor” and that it didn’t infringe the World Marketing trademark. Quiksilver has claimed VSTR was based on the initials for “visiting, surfing, traveling and responsibility.

World Marketing said that it learned that Kelly, a professional surfer, is the creator of and spokesman for the VSTR brand. The company alleged that Slater pronounces “VSTR” as “visitor,” and seeks testimony from him to that effect.
Slater hasn’t made himself available to be deposed, World Marketing said, even though he was served a subpoena and Nov. 14 was scheduled for his deposition.

Kelly didn’t appear at the deposition, World Marketing said, and he has claimed he can’t appear until January because he is “preparing full time” for the Association of Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour.

With a Dec. 21 cutoff date for discovery in the case, World Marketing argued that it’s essential to have his testimony. The New York-based company said in its filing that the judge in Los Angeles has said there is no flexibility in the dates set in the case.

World Marketing asked the court to compel Slater to appear for a deposition on or before Dec. 14.
The case is QS Wholesale Inc., v. World Marketing Inc., 8:12-cv-00451-DOC-RNB, U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Santa Ana).

Anthony Ruffo excited that Kelly Slater is a VSTR of Santa Cruz

November 15th, 2012

Makapuu Swimfins

We went to our local surf shop and purchased a new pair of Churchill Makapuu swimfins. The box reads “floating swimfins”, but our test say’s different. Their are many swimfins out their and they all work great you just have to find which ones you prefer. We also suggest wearing fin socks as if you go barefoot the rubber of the fins will rub against your toes and cause blisters. These fins can be purchased here for $42.95.

Makapuu Floating Swimfins

Sinking Swimfins

November 15th, 2012

2013 California State Parks Annual Parking Pass

The friendly park ranger reminded us, “remember when the annual pass use to be $30?” No we don’t, but now they are $195. She was quick to add that if we go to the beach over 13 times in a year we have made our money back being most state park’s are charging around $15 a day.