SurfSide Hideaway - Events for the Week

SurfSide Hideaway Events Week of 1/31/10 Come join us for at a fun, relaxed time at Surfside Hideway and dance in the beach's tide pool. Come in your favorite beach wear, come dressed casually, come dressed formally, come as you are..... just come! We're a fan-funded venue and these artists clearly perform because they enjoy what they do and love doing this for their fans! Sunday 1/31/10 1 PM...
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Australian Surfing Association Competition Results

Australian Surfing Association Competition Results

The results of the Saturday, January 30, 2010, Australian Surfing Association (ASA) competition: First Place - Lynda Mimulus Second Place - Robbin Ember Third Place - Rain Tigerfish Final Scores: Crusader Arado ' 9.833333 Lynda Mimulus ' 16.00000 Robbin Ember ' 13.83333 Rain Tigerfish ' 13.50000 Rayzza...
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SurfWatch in the Tube and on it - Video Commercials

A video commercial of your product, service, talent, venue gives you the exposure you need.  Sign up now for a 60 second video commercial filmed by Soul Wave producer, Aeryn Kidd.  The video will be streamed at SurfWatch's 2 Year Anniversary Celebration, used in SurfWatch's SL Surfing Highlights show, and available on youtube.  5000L for a 60 second spot.  If you are interested,...
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Australian Surfing Association Competition Heat Draws

Australian Surfing Association Competition Heat Draws

Australian Surfing Association (ASA) heat draws for the competition scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010, 3 PM SLT, to be held at Monkey Cove (215, 96, 22): Heat 1 Red  - Rayzza Rubble Blue - Hummer Lefavre White - Figger Arun Green - Colleen Brennan Heat 2 Red - Velvetori Twine Blue...
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Australian Surfing Association Competition Information

In preparation for Saturday's Australian Surfing Association (ASA) competition, the ASA has released some information to help new surfers understand how the competitions work and help in understanding some Australian slang.  Reprinted by permission of the ASA. Australian Surf Association Surf Competition Guidelines: ASA surf competitions are for fun! An opportunity to hang out with fellow...
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DeVinna Toll Video

 A DeVinna Toll video Second Life (SL) surfing at Tsunami.  DeVinna wants to point out Colleen Brennan surfing and typing past her! Devinna's motto: Never surf alone...it's always fun with friends...
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Channel Surfing with Jimbo the Cart Boy

Channel Surfing with Jimbo the Cart Boy

SurfWatch ran into Jimbo in the Beachmart parking lot, collecting carts...and boy, did Jimbo have alot to say..about every subject!  (I think we all know the cart boys are the smartest employees at Beachmart!)  So we asked Jimbo if he would like to speak to SurfWatch readers about...well...everything... Well,...
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SurfWatch Two Year Anniversary Celebration Fashion Show

Has it really been two years???  SurfWatch is ready to celebrate two years worth of Second Life (SL) surfing in all its glory.  Mark your calendars for a full day event on Saturday, February 27, 9 AM to 9 PM SLT.  SurfWatch is inviting SL fashion designers to participate in the SL fashion show that will be a part of our Two Year Anniversary Celebration.  If you are...
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Pacific Coast Extreme Tandem Second Life Surfing Competition Photos

Pacific Coast Extreme Tandem Second Life Surfing Competition Photos

Thanks to Galagan Raymaker and Coolkat Delicioso, Surfwatch has additional photos from the exciting Pacific Coast Extreme (PCX) Tandem Second Life (SL) surfing competition!  ...
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Mari's Mailbag - Forum Debate, Not Name-Calling

Mari's Mailbag - Forum Debate, Not Name-Calling

Have you been to the Second Life Surfing Assocation (SLSA) forums (http://www.surfslsa.com/)? Have you noticed a particular tone in the comments? I sure have. Seems no matter what the thread is, how positive it starts out, somebody always throws in the negative comment and causes the thread to...
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Pacific Coast Extreme Tandem Competition Results

Pacific Coast Extreme Tandem Competition Results

Scores courtesy Abel Halderman Photos courtesy Mick Lunasea, Bobbi Laval, Colleen Brennan,Quench Spotter The Pacific Coast Extreme (PCX) competition held Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Tsunami Beach proved once again to be filled with surprises and excitement.  The final results were: Quench...
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Second Life's newest Place for Games

Second Life's newest Place for Games

Mahali Mechi (119, 153, 22), Swahili for "The place for games" or "Games Place", is the newest sim to join Mori and Tuli.  Head past the beautiful three mermaid fountain inside Lucky's to a maze of never ending games and fun. Mahali is also the home of the Vibrations Surf Alliance (VSA)...
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Pacific Coast Extreme Tandem Competition Heat Draws

Important information for today's Pacific Coast Extreme (PCX) Tandem competition:  Each team wil consist of two riders.  One will ride a long board and paddle out to the right side of the wave. The other will ride a short board and paddle out to the left side. The marshall will tell each team when to take their wave. Judges will give scores based on the ride of each surfer and team. The...
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SJA Custom Boards

SJA Custom Boards

Schrottvogel Wei's has a new line of boards - SJA Surfboards 2.0. These new boards are currently available at SJA Custom Boards at Mori (158, 228, 22)) and will also be available shortly at Chi and Surfcamp. The shortboards and fish shapes have an SJA exclusive modification that...
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After You Wash off the Sand...Fashion in Second Life

After You Wash off the Sand...Fashion in Second Life

From beaches to the hottest clubs, Second Life (SL) surfers are interested in what to wear when they change out of their bikinis and boardies and hit the hot spots.  Check out one of the hottest fashion blogs in SL:  http://opiumsim.wordpress.com/.  Emma Portilo, General Manager of the...
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Slumber Party!

Slumber Party!

The skybox of Angelle Aluveaux and Cloudy Matova was the scene of a rockin' slumber party on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Dressed in various types of sleepware - from Elmo pajamas and slippers, to boxers, including hair up in rollers, party goers did what all slumber party goers do...
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Dreaming of the Sea...

Dreaming of the Sea...

Island Sea Dreams, Countess Decosta's Australian design surf shop, is proud to announce their newest line of swimwear.  Available in a variety of delicious colors, the Galah line of knitted and crocheted suits, an original and new design by Decosta, are the newest in bathing fashion to hit the...
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Reception Party!

Come out to Southend (135, 71, 21) on Tuesday, January 19, 1 PM SLT, and party!  DJ Ashleigh Dickins will be spinning the tunes while we celebrate the wedding of Marianna Monentes and Reemer Waco, celebrate friendships, and share da looooove!  Join us to share in laughter, love, and new beginnings! There's dancing, surfing, horseback riding, boating...join ...
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Second Life Surfing Association Judges Call

The Second Life Surfing Association (SLSA) is sending out a call for people interested in working as judges at their competitions.  They will provide the training, and it is a paid position.  Initial training for a Level 1 judge will cover the basics of theory and practice in a 2-3 hour session.  If you are interested in signing up or getting more information, contact SLSA Directors...
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Win Linden!

Win Linden!

We're all avatars in Second Life, but if you've seen the movie Avatar, you'll recognize this familiar shape!  Be the first to guess who the surfing avatar is in these two shots (same person) and win 250L!  Just post in comments and we'll have your linden on the way...
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New SurfWatch Headquarters

New SurfWatch Headquarters

Located at Stables, the new SurfWatch Headquarters (67, 176, 23) sits in the water on a sim adjacent to Southend, one of Second Life (SL's) surfing beaches.  You can surf to Southend (135, 71, 21), a full sim - part of a 36 sim complex - with changing waves, currently running pipes. ...
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