It Can't be Kantbe's 2nd Rez Day Celebration!!!


Surfside partied hard on Monday, September 28, in honor of Kantbe Thursday's 2nd Rez Day celebration!  SurfSide Hideaway (198, 137, 21), popular live music beach club, started the celebration with their usual Monday 1 PM SLT performance by Slave Girls Rock, female DJ rockband, entertaining the crowd with their tribute to female rockers, followed by a live performance by Tauri Tigerpaw.  DJ Desirae Beaumont kept the party rocking and the tequila flowing!  Congratulations to Kantbe on 2 years in SL!




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Montego Parties til the Sunrize!

In honor of Sunrize Mornington's birthday, Montego hosted a surprise party on Thursday, September 24, at the Montego Clubhouse at Dooobie.  Hooka, pizza and beer, tunes and dancing, along with pipes and Knowhere epics kept the party goers celebrating!  Congratulations, Sun, and Happy Birthday!!!

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Yendor Destiny, Following His

SurfWatch recently caught up with Yendor Destiny, better known as Yen, ranked in the top 20 of SL surfers after SLSA 2009 Season 1, surfboard graphics designer and owner and creator of Dream Works Customs, makers of custom motorcycles, to talk about his recent success in bike design.  Yendor is also a member of Da Hui No Ka Oi surf team along with his partner and love, Countess DeCosta, owner of Island Sea Dreams.

SurfWatch: How long have you been surfing?
Yendor Destiny:  I started the day I met my love, Connie, January 6, 2009, 16:00:23.  I sat on Tsunami Beach and the most beautiful angel came to me on a wave.  She let me hop on the nose of her board and ran off with my heart.  Words cannot begin to describe how much I love and respect this lady. She is my lady, my mentor, my love, and my wife.


SW:  What made you decide to compete in surfing and would you encourage others to join?
YD:   I would strongly advise for everyone to try surfing.  It is a blast!
  What I tell everybody is, it's the most fun you can have in SL with your clothes on (laughs)!

SW:  We know you design custom surfboards.  What is your inspiration for surfboard graphics?
YD:  That's kind of hard to say.  I do them to my liking and what I feel they should look like.  Right now they're available for people who have mod boards.  I also do custom designs.  For us, we like to share what we make and help others in making what they dream of.

SW:  Yen, tell us about the motorcycle design competition a few weeks ago - your first one - with a couple hundred entries - when you took 4th place.
YD:  The first bike show I entered was the 4th of July Show at Biker City which is owned and operated by Hiiigh Jinx a great guy that helped me a lot, as well as Boomer Michaelson who has become a very close friend and who I will be collaborating with on future ventures. The first bike I built was just something I pulled out of my head not knowing what was going on in the SL bike scene. I thought it came out looking pretty nice. I showed the bike to a few people when I was doing the scripting. They seemed to like it as well and told me about the bike shows and that I should put my bike in one of them. It was very cool and even better that I ended up in 4th over all.


SW: What made you want to design bikes in SL?
YD:  It was the end of the SLSA season 1 for 2009 and there were so many little wars going on between so many in the surfing family, Connie and I were thinking of just giving it all up and walking away. I took my down time to really push myself in building, scripting and just really wanted to see if I could make a bike here in SL. I figured to get the bike I wanted, I would have to make it.

SW: What is your favorite of all the bikes you've designed (it can be more than one) and why?
YD:  I really think my favorite is the bike I just finished. It's a 1949 Harley Panhead Bobber bike, the type of bike I ride in RL and build for others from time to time. It's a very loaded bike with very high details. It can have over 7000 color combos, so I am sure everbody can find one that fits them well (smiles).

SW: What makes your bikes superior over the others that are out there?
YD:  I think the details set my bikes apart and overall quality. I build them as to be as real as you can get in SL and thats my goal - all I do here. I saw many builds that appealed to me but wanted to take it to the next level in build and design.

SW: What do you get out of entering the design competitions?
YD:  I like to display my work for others to enjoy and the builds for me.  I love the fact others get enjoyment from them as well.  Some of the comps are just for fun and learning, where others can pay up to 15,000 L$ and thats pretty cool.

SW:  What other projects are you working on?
YD:  Well, recently Quench Spotter was checking out some of my bikes and said he liked my graphics and asked me to do a sign.  That's kind of turned into making many signs.

To find out more about Yendor and Connie's ventures, check out :
Connie's Island Sea Dreams http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jiradic/178/102/31
Yen's Dream Work Customs http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jiradic/55/183/30
Yen's bikes are also available on SLX

And see more of Yen's bikes in the following upcoming shows:
Biker City Australia Spring Bike Carnival http://slurl.com/secondlife/BIKER%20CITY%20AUSTRALIA/237/115/29
The RocknRoll Indian Summer Bike Show http://slurl.com/secondlife/RocknRoll%20Heaven/88/190/22
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ABSSL Champion, MarkFoo Waverider

Colleen Brennan recently caught up with MarkFoo Waverider on behalf of SurfWatch, fresh off his ABSSL (Associacao Brasileira de Surf no SL) first place win on Sunday, September 20, after coming in 4th in the SLSA Round 2 at Sol Mananero the day before.

SurfWatch: How does it feel to be first SLSA gringo to win in ABSSL?
MarkFoo Waverider: Oh, it's just a great honor. A bonus with my Brazilian friends. Many surfers deserve the title. I had the good waves.

SW: All of the surfers looked so good. Did you get your style from being inspired by anyone else?
MW: Here I can say I found my own style, but RL surfers inspire me always.

SW: As Leo (Leogarto Burt) noted, it seems with each competition, it is getting harder and harder because people are getting better. I guess you would feel that way, especially about yourself.
MW: I spend a lot of time watching video and surfing myself. (laughs) Sure, it will getting harder, but it's not an issue.

SW: You are a contender for the season championsip now. Will you definitely be here on December 2nd?
MW: We all know we can win or lose. December 2 .... umm, lemme me check ....YAY YAY, sure, I'll be here. FOR THE FUN, FOR THE SURF and we'll see ....

SW: Did it make a difference having your team of supporters?
MW: Always. I don't know how to explain. We are a gang, a family, a tribe. I win, we all win.

SW: Is there any special comment you would like to make summing up how you feel?
MW: In peace with myself. I wish I could share it with tons of surfers.

SW: What is your favorite thing about surfing in the ABSSL?
MW: Awww you know, the ride, the smooth, the tube. You enter in and waaaaaa - no more shit - you're in, and it's magic.

SW: You have surfed every wave in SL. Would you say any particular is your favorite, or do you find that each has its own charms?
MW: New waves, new challenges, new emotions. I love epics, HP. I love surf. I think that's all.
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ABSSL Surfing Championship Level 4 Results

Prior to the Jaws competition today, the top 5 in the ABSSL Surfing Championship compeitions were, in order: Tico Bechir, Luca Maynard, Kahuna Michigan, Guiloan Graves and Vana Loire. And now the Results from ABSSL Surfing Championship Level 4 at Crab Island from Sunday, September 20:


FINALS:
1st place: MarkFoo Waverider - 7.33
2nd place: Junior Balzibo - 7.00


Semi Finals:
MarkFoo Waverider - 6.83 (moved on)
Junior Balzibo - 6.67 (moved on)
3rd Place Tie: Luca Maynard & Second1819 Actor- 6.50

Preliminaries:
MarkFoo Waverider - 6.83 (moved on)
Junior Balzibo - 6.67 (moved on)
Luca Maynard & Second1819 Actor- 6.33 (moved on)
Tico Bechir & Ammie Graves - 6.17
Biofa Benelli, Wilfrid Decuir & Dimil Denja - 6.00
Velvetori Twine, Taiane Oakleaf & Bobbi Laval - 5.83
Colleen Brennan, Guiloan Graves, Ullissys Baxton & Sally LaSalle - 5.67
Jubileu Bing - 5.50

Sepultura Aldir - 5.33
Vana Loire - 5.17
Kahuna Michigan & Barbara Kungler - 5.00
Gustavo Foroseth - 4.83
Loss Broadfoot - 4.67
Tristan Relvin & Bonheur Chenaux - 4.33
Bibii Alex - 4.17
Kinder Biederman, Nando Guisses & Kimmy Jigsaw - No Show

Check it out on youtube at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v-scfd7TPOuPw















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SLSA Round 2 Sol Mananero Results

Results from SLSA's Round 2 at Sol Mananero from Saturday, September 19:



FINALS:
1st place:  SexyBoy Oh 18.66667
Tied for 2nd place:  Desirae Beaumont 18.33333 and Sean Azambuja 18.33333
3rd place:  Wilfrid DeCuir 18.00000
MarkFoo Waverider 17.8333
Kimmy Jigsaw 16.8333

Semi Finals:
Heat 1:
Wilfrid DeCuir 18.16666667
Bobbi Laval 16.3333333
Desirae Beautmont 18.16666667
Harbor Piers 17.3333333
GiavannaMarie Melody 16.16666667

Heat 2:
MarkFoo Waverider 18.16667
Sunrize Mornington 17.50000
VW Sands 17.16667
SexyBoy Oh 18.00000
Abel Halderman 16.00000

Heat 3:
Socks Clawtooth 16.83333
Kimmy Jigsaw 17.00000
Sally LaSalle 16.3333
Sean Azambuja 17.33333

Preliminary Rounds
Heat 1:
Wilfrid DeCuir 18.00000
Jac Mornington 13.83333
WickedV Carver 15.3333
Sassy1 Fizzle 14.00000
Cymindra Deschanel 11.00000
MarkFoo Waverider 17.00000

Heat 2:
Socks Clawtooth 17.16667
Bobbi Laval 16.16667
Sweetcajan Voom 15.33333
Yendor Destiny 15.83333
Sunrize Mornington 16.16667
Sven Homewood 1.16667

Heat 3:
Desirae Beaumont 16.33333
Triston Mayo 15.50000
Kimmy Higsaw 17.00000
Lynda Mimulus 15.83333
Robbin Ember 15.66667
Aeryn Kidd 16.00000

Heat 4:
VW Sands 16.66667
Sally LaSalle 15.83333
Desne Aabye 15.50000
Harbor Piers 15.83333
Sunshine Zhangston 15.16667

Heat 5:
SexyBoy Oh 18.16667
Bonheur Chenaux 15.66667
Kim Henig 15.33333
Sean Azambuja 17.00000
Buffy Munro 16.00000

Heat 6:
Colleen Brennan 16.00000
Followingwaves Sirbu 11.16667
Abel Halderman 16.16667
GiavannaMarie Melody 17.00000
Rhett McMahn 14.16667





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Team Profile - Reaction

Completed by team owner, Radical Twang


Team Name: Reaction Pro

Year founded: 2007


Founder(s): Radical Twang, Breezy Biddle...could also say AlexSurfer Hirons


Owners: Radical Twang, Breezy Biddle, LeahJane Cazalet, Ashleigh Dickins


Current team standing:
Currently 10th, subject to change after this weekend possibly.


Where did the team name come from:
The team name was an extension of the successful surfwear brand, Reaction, in SL. It was felt that a team should also be out there representing the store with the surfers getting benefits from the clothing line.


Why was this team started:
I had bumped into a well known surfer, AlexSurfer Hirons. He loved the clothing line, and kept pushing me to make a team to represent it and had also filled me in on how teams were starting to structure since Kaela Mimmistrobel was one of the only ones with a team at the time. Reaction Pro would have been one of the first few to follow in her footsteps in creating a team. I ended up taking Alex's idea on board and letting him take charge of it, so you could have called him the Co-Founder and first Captain of the whole team.


Give us any pertinent history/highlights of this team:
Reaction Pro has gone through a lot. Alex helping create the team, then leading to following captains and new roles being added. Some say they're responsible for the team being where it is today, though it wouldn't be if it weren't for AlexSurfer Hirons, Timbo Flanagan, LeahJane Cazalet, and Ashleigh Dickins. Others have come and gone, like Clarke Torok, who unfortunately had to be removed from the team due to poor descisions in order to protect the Reaction name; Cipriano Grut, a valuable member who left for his own reasons; AlexSurfer Hirons, who I had mistakenly removed due to innactivity, assuming he'd left SL - Always welcome on the team, mate, Sally LaSalle, who even competed in her first competition in the Reaction Pro Comp 08 at Alternation.


The 08 Comp was Reaction's first competition, held just for the team members and is probably one of my fondest memories of the team. Those who didn't surf in SLSA comps surfed in that comp, and ripped it up at the Boneyard Shack shortly after.


The biggest highlight in Reaction's history was getting Boneyard. It was the first surfable shallow reef break in SL, with the first seen scripted rocks to dodge while surfing, and the feedback from the Reaction Pro SLSA comp held there in 08 was something i'll never forget, and will always think of it as home to the Reaction team.


How does this team train and how often:
The team trains imprompt now days, under the wing of LeahJane and/or Ashleigh Dickins. The team is there for support, social gathering, and to provide a friendly community amongst each other that isn't pushed to a serious level. The team trains with fun in mind, with whoever pleases to join the surf sessions.


What is the basic philosophy behind this team in terms of SL surfing (reality vs. gaming): The biggest thing behind the team is fun and happiness. Reality is, when you and a mate or few go on a road trip to find a good wave, the trip can be almost as enjoyable as the surf itself. They show off what they have and charge into those waves. The thrill, the fun, the memories, it's what surfing is about, and it's what Reaction Pro is about.


What board does this team use and why?
I don't push for anyone to need to use the pro board in comps, though I do provide them all with a Reaction Pro Quad Wing, and any other style requested as a gift to enjoy.


What wave does this team prefer and why?
That would have to be pipes. The pro boards are made to be the elite on pipes. They were tested and tweaked on pipes to be the smoothest and quickest. Not to forget, Home of Reaction - Boneyard only used pipes. ;)


What associations does this team compete in?
At the moment SLSA.  I'll leave it up to Ashleigh and Leah if they want the teams to compete in any others.
Who are the top scoring riders on this team?
It's hard to say when comparing back to the beginning or current. LeahJane, Asheigh Dickins, Timbo Flanagin, Whamdammit Merryman, Express Zenovka, the list goes on, have all pulled great results at some point. Though there enjoyment they get from the experience is always gonna make them a winner, regardless of the points.

Primary Contacts:
Radical Twang, Breezy Biddle

Secondary Contacts:
(Captain) Ashleigh Dickins, Pilze Braveheart

Pro Surfers:
Ashleigh Dickins
Carolin Gausman
Dreamer Demontrond
Express Zenobka
Leahjane Cazalet (Co-Captain)
Timbo Flanagan
Whamdammit Merryman

Surfers:
Busta Rustamova
Dante Visconti
Dixson Martian
Finiana Bailey
Dani Boccara
Lesley Cazalet
Mitchell MacMoragh
Noah Chapman
Pilze Braveheart
Robb Vlodovic
Shelby Fitzgerald
Tibby Trenkins

Social Members:
Breeezy Biddle
Kaysha Sion
MJ Massey
Radical Twang

Team members subject to change








This is first in a series SurfWatch will be presenting of each team competing in any of the competitions for 2009.  Stay tuned  for more team profiles!  And if you would like SurfWatch to profile your team, contact Tauri Tigerpaw.
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SLSA Round 2 Sol Mananero Shortboard Heat Draws

Below are the Heat Draws for SLSA's Round 2 at Sol Mananero scheduled for Saturday, September 19:
Starting 11:00am sharp - Heat one check in at 10:45 please!!
Each Heat 3 waves each



HEAT 1

Wilfrid DeCuir (RED)
Jac Mornington (BLUE)
WickedV Carver (GREEN)
Sassy1 Fizzle (ORANGE)
Cymindra Deschanel (PURPLE)
MarkFoo Waverider (BLACK)



HEAT 2

Socks Clawtooth (RED)
Bobbi Laval (BLUE)
Sweetcajan Voom (GREEN)
Yendor Destiny (ORANGE)
Sunrize Mornington (PURPLE)
Sven Homewood (BLACK)



HEAT 3

Desirae Beaumont (RED)
Triston Mayo (BLUE)
Kimmy Jigsaw (GREEN)
Lynda Mimulus (ORANGE)
Robbin Ember (PURPLE)
Aeryn Kidd (BLACK)



HEAT 4

VW Sands (RED)
Sally LaSalle (BLUE)
Desne Aabye (GREEN)
Harbor Piers (ORANGE)
Sunshine Zhangsun (PURPLE)



HEAT 5

SexyBoy Oh (RED)
Bonheur Chenaux (BLUE)
Kim Henig (GREEN)
Sean Azambuja (ORANGE)
Buffy Munro (PURPLE)



HEAT 6

Colleen Brennan (RED)
Followingwaves Sirbu (BLUE)
Abel Halderman (GREEN)
GiavannaMaria Melody (ORANGE)
Rhett McMahn (PURPLE)





WAIT LIST:

1. Lacy Rossini
2. Velvetori Twine
3. Eliza Wizenheimer
4. Ashleigh Dickins
5. Maldrul Morris
6. Pilze Braveheart
7. Kait Seetan
8. Requiem Theriac
9. Quench Spotter
10. Kathy Heberle
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SLSA Announces Home Sim

In an announcement by SLSA Director, Desirae Beaumont, on September 16, the SLSA announced the purchase of a permanent home for the SLSA and the SLSA Hall of Fame.  Work is currently in progress to terraform and set up the sim.  The location is SLSA, Archipelago (175, 56, 22).  More details will follow.
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Brazilian Surf Circuit

From the Associacao Brasileira de Surf no SL:  on Sunday, September 20, 2009, the 4th stage of the Brazilian championship!  Don't miss it at Crab Island (149, 82, 22).  Contact Leogarto Burt for more information.
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WTQS Inaugural Pro Results

submitted by Clarke Torok

In the first ever mano e mano competition, an all new format released in the WTQS Inaugural Pro at JJ Lanes, the Finals saw heavily favored Clarke Torok riding against virtual unknown Zephyr Fouroux.  Zephyr pulled off some amazing surfing in the Finals to defeat Clarke, much to everyone's surprise.  Clarke had crashed halfway thru his heat and was scored accordingly on his short stint in the water. The competition had multiple boards used in it - Action Pro Slammer and Quad Thruster board and 5.2 SSi boards were used.  One surfer who would have rode the HP 4 Jaws board was unable to attend.  The first perfect score in the history of MUST was also recorded at this event, awarded to Torok in the seeding round.  A huge thanks to JJ Lanes, Action Surf & Skate, Z/S Studio, and Surf Crazy for their unyielding support as well as dedication!

Results:

First Place - Zephyr Fouroux
Second Place - Clarke Torok
Third Place - Sparkles Placebo
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SLSA Round 1 Sol Mananero Competition

Scores from SLSA's Round 1 Sol Mananero competition, Saturday, September 12, are as follows:

HEAT 1
Sunrize Mornington 13.3333
Mick Lunasea 0.00000
Pilze Braveheart 8.33333
Ucalegon Zarco 0.00000
MarkFoo Waverider 12.16667
Bodhi Lowtide 0.00000

HEAT 2
Countess DeCosta 0.00000
Buffy Munro 13.00000
Sven Homewood 12.00000
Ashleigh Dickins 10.33333
Kathy Heberle 7.833333
Aeryn Kidd 12.00000

HEAT 3
Lacy Rossini 12.66667
Kohana Schimmer 0.00000
Robbin Ember 13.16667
Sunshine Zhangsun 13.16667
Locksley Blitzstein 0.00000

HEAT 4
Sean Azambuja 14.00000
Kait Seetan 11.16667
Eliza Wizenheimer 11.83333
Aurora Jacks 0.00000
Cymindra Descha 13.66667

HEAT 5
GiavannaMaria Melody 13.83333
Harbor Piers 14.3333
Maldrul Morris 9.666667
Quench Spotter 8.833333
ONeill Auer 0.00000

HEAT 6
Rhett McMahn 12.66667
Velvetori Twine 12.16667
Sienna Velinov 0.00000
Lynda Mimulus 16.33333
Requiem Theriac 11.00000

Top two riders from each heat advance to Round 2 scheduled for Saturday, September 19.

Round 1 Heats 1-4 can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky_YhAR7KK8 and Heats 5-6 at www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hXz3n9NhA courtesy Wilfrid DeCuir
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THRILLLLLLLERRRRRRR

Time to put on your Thriller animation and join the crew down at The Tribe for a 4 PM SLT Thriller Event today, Friday, September 11!  Join in a world record attempt to get as many avs doing The Thriller dance as possible! 

 The Deck and Tribe Islands Hangout Club (43, 229, 801)

Contact Alexxa Despres for more information.
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Monkey Cove Surfboard Design Contest Winners!

submitted by Syx Toshi

Monkey Cove's Surfboard Design Contest Results:

First Place - Red Retro by DW Surf















Second Place - Skeletal by Surf Art
















Third Place - Boni by Sylvia Scribe

















Honorable Mention - Evening by Rossini Surf Design


Thanks to all the artists that entered the contest, and thanks to our judges.  The judging was much closer than anticipated and everyone who entered won 100L
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SurfWatch is striving to be a cental point for the surf community to find out what competitions, activities and events are happening across the spectrum of all surf organizations and groups; to share in news effecting the SL surf community, including partnerships, births, deaths; to keep alive an accurate and documented history of SL surfing and the people that started it; to serve as a focal point of communication for businesses, venues, services, real estate, etc. to communicate to the rest of the community; to be open to consider other needs it can provide to the SL surf community.

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SLSA Opens Registration for Sol Mananero Comp

The SLSA announced registration for Round 1 at Sol Mananero opens Sunday, September 6, at noon SLT and closes Tuesday, September 8, at midnight SLT.  Round 1 of the competition is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, with Round 2 scheduled for Saturday, September 19.
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Montego Lecture Circuit - VW Sands

VW Sands' much anticipated lecture on Thursday, September 3, for the Montego Lecture Circuit Series, for those that were not able to attend:

Aloha!
I would like to thank Ko and the crew at Montego for having me today and all of you for coming out and putting up with me for a few minutes (smiles).  It is an honor to be among the speakers that Ko has lined up for us this summer, and I hope that you have enjoyed this series thus far.  I sure have (smiles).
Today I wanted to talk about bringing the "stoke" from RL surfing into SL and what we all can do, RL surfers or not, to further strengthen our community.
I started surfing in RL at the age of about 6 or 7, I think.  It's been a few years, so I don't really remember (smiles and winks).  The one thing that I do remember without doubt is how the guys at the beach took me in and helped me (when my dad could no longer keep up.  I was a quick little fart). 
Many (many, many) years and millions of waves later, I sat down at my computer one night and out of pure curiosity logged into SL.  I was here a week or two before I found Bishara and once again, I was welcomed, taken in, and helped by what would become a dear friend, Dumisani Ah, the owner of Bishara Resorts. Soon I was working as the Estate Manager for Bishara, and it allowed me the chance to get new users stoked on SL surfing and it seemed just like that first time in RL as a kid, when others had turned me onto surfing: the lifestyle, and the appreciation for Mother Earth and ocean.  Not only that, but Dumi gave me a blank canvas that I used to create Majini and in the process, learned about sim design and management.  Invaluable lessons (smiles).
Since then and everyday in SL, I think back and look forward.  I have no interest in debating the whole RL/SL surfing issue.  I'm more interested in using the undeniable mellow, good natured, and laid back lifestyle that we, as surfers, are famous for and bring it here to SL.  To me, it makes no difference if you are a RL surfer or not.  That's not the point.  Our community has been at odds as of late.  Growth, new comp formats, new groups and new products are, of course, essential for our community.  While I have basic philosophical issues with the methods being used to promote these new innovations, I recognize their importance.
Meanwhile, the SLSA has also grown, adapted and developed.  I would like to think we have done so without the "need" to use negative energy and bad mojo as a way of recruiting support.  I only hope that we can unify, stop all the silliness and, as Doxx says, "Shut up and ride".
To that end, the goal is - for me, anyway - to try to narrow the gap.  Try to somehow transfer the stoke from RL surfing to surfers in SL.  This community is comprised of people from all over the world, some RL surfers, some not.  But together we use our collective energy to welcome new "surfers", to spread the stoke, to narrow the gap between California and Katmandu.
At Sally (LaSalle)'s last address to us here, she was asked, "Ya think we can be strong enough to share the humility, the respect, the friendship and the values that RL surfers share?"  Her answer was "yes", which may have been somewhat wishful thinking, but I agree that we should at least strive for those goals.
In the pursuit of that, I have been lucky enough to serve on the SLSA Board, to organize surf comps thru my VSA group and surf school to help noobie surf rats catch the wonderful, addictive, and unshakable vibe that we all share.  I hope that you all, too, can think not in terms of RL contra SL, but instead in terms of respect, humility, and just having fun and sharing.
As you all know, my term on the SLSA Board has ended, and I would like to thank all of you for allowing me to serve.  It has been a ton of fun, heartaches, late nights and stress, but most importantly, I have learned.  I have learned alot about myself, alot about all of you, and I wouldn't trade my year on the SLSA Board of Directors for anything.  I can only hope that I have left my post after having helped to create some positive changes, and I wish new directors the best of luck and will always be more than willing to remain available to bounce ideas off (smiles).
Thank you so much for this chance to talk with you all and remember that my door is always open and that I rarely pass up a chance to surf with friends (smiles).


The question/answer portion of the lecture is now posted at the SLSA website:  http://www.surfslsa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t+720&p=5291#p5291.

Stay tuned for upcoming lectures by Bobbi Laval and Sebastian Saramago.

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Win some linden!!!

Tell us the name of the former SLSA Director, surf shop owner and surf instructor who started the surfing hat trend (editors note:  hint - see High on a wave, 3-17-09) and win 250L right now!  Post your answer in comments!
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SLSA Election Results

The results of the September 1, 2009, SLSA Director elections have just been announced.  Desirae Beaumont has been elected to one seat, commenting, "I did not expect it, but I will do my best, as usual."  And Abel Halderman has been re-elected to another term as Director.  Out of 40 votes, Halderman received 34 and Beaumont received 20, with the other candidates falling in behind those.  For more details, see http://www.surfslsa.com/
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SLSA ELECTION DAY

Who to vote for? 

Do a search on the five candidates:  Abel Halderman, Desirae Beaumont, GiavannaMaria Melody, SyntheticCynthia Zunimoor,Wilfrid DeCuir and decide which two would best represent you in the SLSA.

How to vote?

Make sure you are on the eligible voters list (in a recent SLSA notice)
Make a notecard, copy but  no mod
Rename it SLSA Director Election - Your Name
Put the TWO NAMES you want as Director in the text
Pass it out to VW Sands, WickedV Carver, Bonheur Chenaux, Robin Mapp AND Sally Lasalle (instead of Abel Halderman who is also a nominee)

Good luck to all the candidates!
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