1st place!!!!!

At the Swamiis contest held at Cardiff this past weekend, I pulled the 1st place win.  I had my doubts about the judging criteria, but I approached it with an open mind. 

I had some talented guys in my heats but I was able to get 1st place in both heats leading up to the final.  

The heats were 15min in length, with a max of 6 waves.  The conditions were decent and I was stoked I brought the right board. 

Then, as if I wasn't already stoked. WindanSea took the team win for the event!! Everyone who participated for the club helped with points... Which we needed after that paddle race (believe me, you don't want to know) 

One more contest for the year, then it's time to cross train for next season...

WindanSea invitational

Although it won't be held in San Miguel, we've got La Jolla Shores!! In combo with our menehune contest, our competition team is gearing up to dominate! If you are in San Diego, come out and support your local surfer!!

Chanel Island Surf Trip

What better way to celebrate my brothers upcoming wedding, then hopping on a boat and heading over to the Chanel islands. 

The swell was supposed to be 3-4' but we weren't sure what exactly to expect. I think we visited a new spot/ island each day.  

Micah was the only one who caught a fish!! 

It was such a good adventure! 

 

The sky was super clear, and it was during the full moon. This is a shot i took from the boat. It was so bright, it was causing a reflection in the lens.

This was my favorite shot of the trip. The conditions were fair and I for sure had a blast!! I can't wait to go back! 

Shaun Tomson @ The Shed

Shaun Tomson came by The Shed earlier this month.  He was signing copies of his book The Surfers Code, and spent a few hours talking to his fans and sharing his life stories & experiences.  

I have been a fan since I was a kid, and it was so cool to meet him.  

Shaun stayed until everyone who had wanted a signed copy of the book or past issues of a magazine had left. 

Hopefully the next time we meet, I'll be in South Africa... Hint hint!! Haha

Before it got too late Bird got him to sign this board!! 

1st Mammoth trip of the season...

When the Summer months bring flat to small waves, I hit the trails.  Mammoth is one place I like to go as many times as possible.  An opportunity presented itself for me to get in a day or two up there...so I took it!

 Here is a shot of Aaron, Greg, Jeff and myself.

 It's really hard to get the perspective of how high up you really are...

 On the way up to one of the trails you go right over a Glacier run-off lake.  The color of the water is amazing.  It's pretty awesome to see up close...

I'll post the video of the 'wall ride' in the next post!

Summer fun!!!

Earlier this month PBSC held their surf contest.  I didnt compete in my age group, but was there supporting everyone.  I was asked to take part in the Dog/Cat heat.  These pictures tell more then words...but the video is even better!!! 

Mike Myers and I were on the same team...not sure where he went for this shot.

 

Apparently, I was a little rough of Nico in the heat. 

Haha...Still pulled out the win!

what can I say...my wife likes to photo bomb!

Sucess at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz

What an adventure!!

WindanSea took the overall team win for the 3rd year in a row!  Congrats to all the finalists and contestents.

The clean waves held up for most of the weekend and the weather was warm and sunny.  The church was nice enough to let the clubs camp on their property again...lets hope for an invite back next year.  If not, Brighton State Beach...here we come! :) 

Here are some shots Dawn Moore took over the weekend.

 At the Artichoke getting some grub.

Woo WOO...the team cheering people on!!

 

 WindanSea Wins!!!

I'll post more pictures soon...

Stay tuned for details of the upcoming movie night at Birds Surf Shed...featuring Big Wednesday!

Tavarua tease.....

I couldnt post pics from Australia without including some from Tavarua.

This amazing shot of the moonrise I took on the second week...the weather cleared up a bit, YEA!

 

 

This is a shot of Nomotu from just to the left of the restraunt/pool area.

 

Getting ready to catch a boat...this is the view you would see as you walk to the boat launch.

 

We were lucky to say in the Treehouse the first week, when Erin was there.  This is our self-portrait at the bottom of the stairs.

 More photos and videos to come...but hey! I have a contest this weekend, I can only do so much!!  Santa Cruz, here we come!

Pictures from OZ...

Now that things have settled down a bit, I can get some pictures up of my trip to Australia this Spring.  Wait...who am I kidding!?! I have a contest this weekend, things have not slowed down a bit! 

Here is a panoramic view of the contest...

When I first arrived, I had the chance to see some pro's shredding at Snaper Rock.  Here's my upclose with Clarissa and Alana. 

These girls can surf!!! Not a bad life, right?

I saw this Koala and had to get a photo of it for Erin...she'd have killed me if I didnt.

 

More Wildlife...hey lizard, lizard!

 

 

I'll post more pics soon...until then...I have a contest up in Santa Cruz!! WOO WOO Steamer Lane, here we come!

 

Pre Log Jam session at Malibu

Tavarua, Fiji...

We were blessed with great weather and surf for the first few days...then the tropical depression hit and the waves were blown out. On the second week, the conditions cleared up a bit for some pretty good sessions. We actually had geckos keep us company in the bure's. Here is a shot we got of one of our regulars. Tavarua is by far one of the most beautiful places on the planet! I cannot wait to go back... Coming up...Kava Ceremony, Island tour and of course surfing shots!

Gotta love the outdoors!

Check out this dirt jumping video I threw together!

Gathering of the Tribes 2013

January 2013 started off with a great contest put on by the DLSA! (Doheny) I ended up in 3rd place this year in the Sr Mens division.. 2nd went to Devon Howard, and 1st was Kevin Connolly.