Archive for the ‘Pro Surfers’ Category

October 19th, 2011

Surfer Girls – Lakey, Sage and Malia

Today we have uploaded quite a few photos from our archive of Lakey Peterson, Sage Erickson and Malia Manuel.

Lakey’s photos consist of her huge win when she was 14 at the 2009 NSSA National Surfing Championships where she placed 1st in the open women’s division where she was riding for Patagonia. In November 2009 Lakey now riding for Roxy surfing in the Rip Curl Grom Search at Salt Creek where she made the final. In June 2010 Lakey made it onto the Pacsun USA surfing team for 2011 where they made the announcement moments after Lakey finished in fourth place in the girls final. Towards the end of June Lakey found herself back in the #1 position where she won the Nike (her new sponsor) NSSA National Championships in Huntington Beach, California as well as competing in the Hurley US Open of Surfing.

Sage Erickson taking home 1st place at the Hurley US Open of Surfing women’s pro junior division. This is Sage’s biggest win to date.

Malia Manuel (O’neill team rider) photo go from the Hurley US Open of Surfing in Huntington to Newport Beach at the Volcom Championships to free-surfing down at Lower Trestles as well as a final finish at the NSSA Championships.

October 17th, 2011

Dave Rastovich Arrives At The Ocean Institute in Dana Point

Last night the Transparentsea led by pro surfer Dave Rastovich, 31, (Byron Bay, NSW, Australia) and environmental activists made a stop for one night at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California. They are kayaking down the Californian coast to draw awareness to marine and coastal issues, as well as highlight the annual migration of the endangered grey whale population. Many familiar faces showed up to support including Mickey Munoz, Andy Ryan, Greg Long, Chris Del Moro, Tanner Rozunko, Sterling Spencer, Hans Hagen, Robert Trujillo (bass player for Metallica), and many more.

Dave sailing his way to shore

Robert Trujillo along with wife Chloe and kids enjoy the night

Dave telling his many stories that he has gathered along his journey

The audience was very pleased to here and see the Transparentsea movie

October 15th, 2011

Kolohe Andino Wins Super Surf International ASP 6* In Brazil

Congratulations to San Clemente surfers Kolohe Andino and Tanner Gudauskas who both made it to the final (two man final) of the 2011 Super Surf International 6* in Brazil. Tanner was currently ranked 42nd and Kolohe ranked 41st in the one world rankings before this event, but it was the young 17-year old Kolohe who came out on top with a final heat score of 14.33 over Tanner’s 11.13. This is Kolohe’s biggest win to date.

October 15th, 2011

Dane Reynolds Quits The ASP Surfing World Tour

Does this mean Dane Reynolds has officially thrown in the towel (his signature towel of course)? Dane now not showing up for his 3rd ASP contest with their 3 strikes and your out rule. Will this mean are California hero has now been “removed” from the tour? (No show at the Billabong-Jbay South Africa, Billabong-Tahiti and now Rip Curl-Portugal). Here is the men’s round 1 heat draws with no Dane Reynolds: Round 1

Update: Dane Reynolds will have to pay $25,000.00 to the ASP if he wants to surf another event as that is the penalty for missing the Rip Curl Portugal. If are math is right that is a little less then what Dane makes in 2 days, so we don’t think Dane would be sweating that much money. Would this be considered a tax right off? Full story here: here

October 14th, 2011

Stephanie Gilmore Poses Nude For ESPN Magazine

Wendy Botha, Taj Burrow, Kelly Slater and now Stephanie Gilmore have all posed nude for some type of publication to date. Stephanie is in the newest “Body Issue” photographed by Luis Sanchis (couldn’t they at least given this assignment to a “surf photographer”).

Reads:
Stephanie Gilmore
Age 23
Birthplace Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
Body Stats 5′/10″, 147 pounds
Body Biz Four-time world surfing champion

October 14th, 2011

Anthony Ruffos Story Runs In The New York Times

We know Anthony and his attorney have postponed a few court dates keeping Anthony out in the public (and in Bali this pass summer) where he has changed his life in hopes this will help his case when the sentence for prison time (if any) is handed down. There has been many mixed and angry emotions towards Anthony in the Santa Cruz area. During Anthony’s movie premiere there we’re street picketers picketing his movie called “Ruffo” which was produced by Rocky Romano. Many of the picketers who are sober say Anthony is giving a bad rap for people such as themselves who are truly sober. If Anthony is going to claim sobriety that means quitting everything including alcohol. New York Times story here

Anthony Ruffo always one with the ladies here at his home surfing spot Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz.

Anthony not only went big when it came to partying, but also in the surf. Here Anthony tow surfing into a Mavericks bomb.

October 13th, 2011

Surfing Seaside Reef in Cardiff By The Sea Today

This morning we hit up Seaside Reef in Cardiff with Ryan Burch, Taylor Clark and Dane Anderson. (Does Rob Machado ever surf there anymore?)

Ryan riding one of his own shaped boards.

Dane going for the inside bowl.

How cute as today we saw Taylor driving for his first time (with his dad sitting shotgun)

October 12th, 2011

Scotty Stopnik Today In Oceanside

Scotty was in town today and was nice enough to send us a text letting us know he was going to surf Oside. So we met up with him on the south side of the pier and swam out for an hour water shoot.

October 12th, 2011

Pat Gudauskas Impersonator Strikes Today!!!

The email we got this morning from a Pat Gudauskas impersonator:

Hi,
I’m in Cyprus right now and need a quick loan of $3000 from you. I found myself in a situation which I need to take care of ASAP. I will refund the money back to you when I get back and that should be in about a week time. Please email back as soon as you get this and please keep this between us

Thanks
Patrick

October 11th, 2011

Stephanie Gilmore Nike US Open Of Surfing And Womens World Champion

Stephanie Gilmore now riding for Quiksilver women’s division (not Roxy) made it to the quarter-finals in August 2011 at the Nike US Open of Surfing where she was defeated by Coco Ho. Images of Stephanie are now live as well as when she won her 4th consecutive world title in Puerto Rico from November 2010.

Stephanie Gilmore looking good in the water and on the beach

Stephanie actually won the contest and the title in Puerto Rico