Hobie Surf :: Doheny Longboard Surfing Association Annual Menehune Surf Contest 2013

Click on this photo to get a contest application for your Menehune!

***PRESS RELEASE FROM DOHENY LONGBOARD SURFING ASSOCIATION***

Sign Ups Now Open for Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s
17th Annual Menehune Championships

It is true. Every summer at Doheny State Beach, Menehunes are waking up from their long winter naps and start surfing again at Doheny Beach. Why does this phenomena take place each year? The answer is simple, the menehunes are practicing their surf techniques to compete in the Annual Doheny Longboard Surfing Association’s Menehune Surf Championships scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd.

About 20 yards North of Tower 13 at Doheny State Beach, you will find the surf break known as The Boneyard.

The contest begins promptly at 7:30 AM and is open to boys and girls (menehunes) with divisions 8 and under up to 17 years of age. Hundreds of young competitors are expected to participate. Applications and additional information can be picked up at local surf shops throughout Orange County, California, including Hobie Surf Shops, or downloaded from the Association’s website at: www.dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.com

“The annual Menehune contest is as exciting for parents and family as it is for the kids. It provides kids with a fun and safe environment for competing and making new friends.” said, Mark Gale, President of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is proud again this year to have Hobie Surf Shops sponsoring the event. Hobie will provide early check-in, t-shirts and a barbeque to start the event beginning Friday, June 21st from 6-8pm at the Dana Point Hobie Surf Shop, located at 34174 Pacific Coast Highway. You can click HERE to see a slideshow of last year’s check-in, BBQ, and a bit of the contest! A new sponsor this year RWorld Surf & Skate of San Clemente, has graciously donated a surfboard for this years raffle.

The event features raffles and music throughout the day with an awards ceremony following the end of the competition. Mark Gale further states, “This event is all about enjoying the beach, friends & family while having fun in the surf. We hope these kids will fondly remember their time spent at Doheny with their fellow surfers and families for years to come.”

Contest entry is $50 dollars and proceeds from club contests help fund Ronald McDonald House and several ongoing charity outreach programs, including Doheny State Park.

Surfers will compete in 15 minute heats. The scoring is based on a 10 point system that integrates wave selection, length of ride, surfing moves and style. Judges are all Doheny Longboard members who have a long history of working within this type of scoring system.For more information and to find out how you can be involved as either a surfing Menehune or as a volunteer, please email the Contest Coordinator at – MC250C@aol.com .

See you in the water!!!!

* The Doheny Longboarding Surfing Association (D.L.S.A.) is an organization dedicated to board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the D.L.S.A. will act as a support group for other organizations with similar views and objectives. PR contact: Denny Michael at Dahuna@yahoo.com

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-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: The Surf Swap and Sale is Back!!

In With the Old!

It’s Back!! Our annual Surf Swap & Sale at our Dana Point Hobie Surf Shop (only, in Dana Point!!) is set to go off this Memorial Day Weekend! We LOVE this sale!! It’s our chance to not only help you clean out those used surfboards in your garage, making room for a whole new rack of boards… but it’s our chance to buy those used boards off of you and have a brand new, though slightly pre-loved, quiver of our own!

You set the price for your boards, with a little help from us, and when it sells, 10% of the selling price will be donated to the Dana Hills High School ‘Dolphin Force’. Be wise in your selection of boards to bring down, surfboards 7’6″ and over sell the fastest and usually for the best price. SUP’s also do well at the swap, but as far as shortboards go, it’s hit and miss on how they fare. We also have had a strong turnout of folks looking for classics and vintage boards, too! Remember, cleaned up, unwaxed boards look the best in the racks. You want your girl to stand out amongst the sea of other boards, so shine her up nice and pretty!

Tell your friends, and especially tell that board hoarder you know, to bring their boards on down to our Dana Point Shop (again the sale is only at the Dana Point Shop) bright and early on May the 24th. We will start taking in boards as early as 8:30am. When you fill out your forms, make sure to give us an easy phone number to reach you at, just in case we have an offer on the table that you want to hear. We have seen people come up cash in hand, looking to get a bit off the marked price only to leave when we can’t get in contact with the seller. Price your boards fair and be willing to STOKE someone out on a new ride! It’s crazy fun to watch people find the new log of their dreams at a price they can afford!

Stop in through out the weekend and see how your boards are selling, and make sure you shop the SALE! We go BaNaNaS marking items down!! Our outside parking lot will be full of great deals, and we’ll have special markdowns inside too! Seriously, you will Not be disappointed with this sale and swap! Make sure you are ready with phone in hand on Sunday May 26th around 4ish, just in case we didn’t sell your boards. You will have to pick them up again that night by 5pm. But, trust us, we do our best to sell them all!!

Ok, if you have any other questions, call our Dana Point Shop at 949-496-2366, otherwise, We’ll See You at The Swap!!!

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: Hobie SUP Demo Days are Back!!!!

We Are Back!!!!!! 

Can’t wait to see you!!!!

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: “My Goal is to Make People Happy in the Water” -Terry Martin

Terry Martin has been playing and shaping in the Lord’s Eternal Kingdom for a year now….  A year. A year past with out our friend, our mentor, and our inspiration for living a proper life…..

The Machine.

We miss our friend. That won’t ever change, but we know that Terry wouldn’t want us to sit around and be sad. Terry would want us to be out surfing… riding waves with our friends and hooting with laughter! If you are lucky enough to be in possession of one of the 80,000+ surfboards he handcrafted over the years, Put it in the Water!! Terry made boards to be ridden by everyone from a brand new beginner catching his or her first wave, to the best of the best surfers in the world. He didn’t make things for people to hang on the wall, he made things to glide down the line!

Grab your friends, grab your boards, grab some waves… build a bonfire at the beach this weekend, and tell your best “Big Fish” stories of the waves you have ripped on a Terry Martin board, and better yet, tell your best Terry Martin stories too…

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: Let the Summer Water and South Swells BEGIN!!

…Oh summer water…. glassy, greenish blue, glorious, warm, all enveloping, salty, delicious summer water. And, you too, early summer South Swells, with your long lines, pick and choose corners, head high, speedy, down the line, shining like a diamond waves*. I can’t get enough of you. You could come and stay year round and I would never burn out on your allure. Is there anyone who doesn’t love you? Is there anyone who doesn’t immediately want to call in sick to work when they see your pending arrival on the surf report…?

Donavon Frankenreiter…. glassy summery love.

This is a magic time of year. May, much like September, has all the textures, sounds, and feels of summertime with none of the crowds, long lines, lack of parking, clogged up freeways, and even more clogged up surf breaks. You know, as year round residents of the Southern California, we all have a teeny “nnnoooooooooooooooo…. wwhhhhhyyyyyyy….. how are there SO many of you, where did you all come from, and how did you all coordinate to show up at exactly the same time on exactly the same date???” mentality when it comes to our beaches and the summer crowds… (ok, I’m probably exaggerating, there are at least 4 less O’s in most locals cry of No ;) ) But, right now, today, with this beautiful pre-July 88 degree day on tap, and this sizable swell in the water. This is a fine day to live at the beach. A day like today makes me remember my favorite saying about real estate prices in Costal OC.. “It’s not that the prices are high for what you get, it’s that they are not high enough for what you get.”

 

So here it is. This is our time. Before the June gloom takes over the mornings and before the train starts to drop off the visitors, this is our time. The first South Swells of summer are lighting up the coast! Parking is ample, the freeways are free, the water is warm, the surf is glorious… and it’s all ours for a few more weeks! So get down here, you local. Gt your feet in the sand, get your board in the water, get your bronze on. Bring your bbq, some wood for the bonfire, spray yourself down in Coppertone… Your beaches are waiting for you! Happy May So Cal, it’s our time… see you in the water and on the sand!

-Tracey Engelking

*Waves Explained from our friends at Magic Seaweed :: 

Waves.

In a perfect world a wave looks very simple. The height of a wave is the total distance from it’s peak to it’s trough. The period is the time, in seconds, that it takes for a first then second wave to pass the same point. In other words the time in seconds between successive peaks or troughs. Interestingly for us as surfers this number is consistently related to both a swells speed and the depth of water in which it can start to react with the seabed. This makes it something of a magic number for determining how a swell will transform itself into surf at your beach (something we’ll continue to cover in detail) and at least as important as the height of the swell.
The direction is exactly as it sounds – the direction in which the swell is heading. This is typically expressed in compass points (North, East, South, SW) or degrees (180, 270) and, while there’s no absolute convention surf forecasters tend to talk about the direction the swell is coming from. So a south swell is one that is heading from the south to the north, it could also be described as having a direction of 180 degrees.

Hobie Science :: The Fallacy of Cleaning the Gyres | The Surfer’s Journal

The sad reality of what is a drift at Sea….

 

The topic of cleaning, or the ability to clean, plastics from our Oceans is obviously a touchy subject. It drifts on and off the front pages of our news. In our continued effort here at Hobie Surf Shop Blog to bring you “Surf Science” education, we felt the need to share some enlightened thoughts on the cleaning of the five ocean gyres, also known as swirling “Garbage Patches”. We hope to get our resident Surf Scientist, Gary Larson’s, thoughts on the subject soon…..

 

 

Boyan Slat’s “Ocean Cleanup Array”

 

The Surfers Journal recently ran an article called “Trash Pick Up” touting 19 year old engineering student, Boylan Slat’s, “Ocean Cleanup Array” (see photo interpretation above) as our catch all solution to the problem of plastics in our Seas. The idea behind the Array, is a simple yet complexly designed machine that is anchored in the Ocean and it just sits and waits for the currents to bring the plastics to its outstretched funnels. The plastics are then separated from the plankton and such, stored, collected, then recycled into new plastic products… simple, right?? Not a chance says Stiv Wilson….

 

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Stiv Wilson’s words in response to “Trash Pick Up.” (Keep reading Wilson’s take at Inhabitat.com, the man knows his stuff.)

As the policy director of the ocean conservation nonprofit 5Gyres.org, I can tell you that the problem of ocean plastic pollution is massive. In case you didn’t know, an ocean gyre is a rotating current that circulates within one of the world’s oceans – and recent research has found that these massive systems are filled with plastic waste. There are no great estimates (at least scientific) on how much plastic is in the ocean, but I can say from firsthand knowledge (after sailing to four of the world’s five gyres) that it’s so pervasive it confounds the senses. Gyre cleanup has often been floated as a solution in the past, and recently Boyan Slat’s proposed ‘Ocean Cleanup Array’ went viral in a big way. The nineteen-year-old claims that the system can clean a gyre in 5 years with ‘unprecedented efficiency’ and then recycle the trash collected. The problem is that the barriers to gyre cleanup are so massive that the vast majority of the scientific and advocacy community believe it’s a fool’s errand – the ocean is big, the plastic harvested is near worthless, and sea life would be harmed. The solutions starts on land.

Continue Reading at the link…

The Fallacy of Cleaning the Gyres | The Surfer’s Journal.

 

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: Rachael Tilly Lands Cover of OC Register Family Issue!!

We are so used to our girl Rachael Tilly doing things like this…..

Rachael Tilly

…. that we sometimes forget how much she accomplishes outside of the water! That’s why we are all so stoked to see that OC Register Family Magazine (OCFamily.com) not only named Rachael as one of their Top 20 Shining Students for 2013, she also got the cover!

OC Register Family Magazine

Each year, OC Register Family, searches Orange County to find the best and brightest students. They talk to coaches and school administrators, and seek nominations from the public. When they are through, they have a list of the of the top youth in the area who excel in all areas from academics, the arts, leadership, athletics, and, of course, community service.

2013′s group of students are incredible, and Rachael is front and center! The group includes students who are bound for Harvard and MIT, a Junior Olympic Gold medalist in fencing, a clean water activist, 11th grade twin sisters who are authors of 4 Sci-Fi books, a two time OC Debate League Golden Gavel Award winner, and many more accomplished kids. Though they all participate in differing fields, what they all have in common is a desire to do their absolute best at all times, and inspire others around them to do the same.

“I put all my faith in God,” Rachael says. “I’m just working hard to fulfill this amazing talent He’s given me.”

The Story…

“Since she entered her first surfing contest at the age of 6, Rachael Tilly has racked up an impressive list of wins. She has clinched the Interscholastic Surfing Federation’s Middle School State Championship three times and holds five West Coast titles from the Western Surfing Association. 

Rachael is also the youngest woman to qualify for the Association of Surfing Professionals’ 2013 World Longboard Tour. She will travel to compete for a world championship this November at Hainan Island in China. 

In addition to Hurley, Rachael is sponsored by Hobie, which sells a Rachael Tilly model longboard designed by legendary shaper Terry Martin. (Rachael and Terry were close friends, and she spoke at his 2012 memorial.) 

A stellar student who participates in church activities and swims for her high school team, Rachael has stayed grounded even as her surfing career has soared. 

“I definitely plan on going to college. My education is as important to me as surfing is to me,” says Rachael, who plans to attend a school close to the beach so she can continue to compete.”

Check back here and on all our Social Media platforms often for more about Rachael Tilly and all her efforts in and out of the water.

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: Blogger Vacation : Top Ten Favorite Blog Posts Part 1

No Big Deal… I’ll be Here While You Read This!!

AhhhHhhhOoooOooooOoooo…. SPRING BREAK!!!! Not to name drop, but while you are reading this I will be on my way with my family to The Grand Canyon, yes, not just a regular Canyon, but a GRAND Canyon!! To say I’m excited is just about the biggest understatement since understatements have been around…! Can Not wait!! If I could take you all with me, I would, but since I can’t  I don’t want to leave you hanging from your regular scheduled reading of our Hobie Surf Shop blog. So, I have compiled some of my favorite blog posts of the past year. Click on the highlighted words to view the post, they are in no particular order. We will have five today, and five on Friday. Andy will have a board of the week post on Wednesday, and we will of course have a throwback Thursday too! Have a fantastic week, and don’t forget to do a little wandering of your own! Enjoy!!

First Up :: Rob Pelkey Won the California Waterman Championship, and we got the whole company to hold up goofy signs to congratulate him!

Second :: Gary Larson Explains Why the Sky is Blue in one of our most viewed blog posts ever!! Get a little learning done!

Third ::  A Goodbye to Blackballs and a Hello to Locals Summer… In other words, the exciting day when our beloved, but sometimes lingering tourists go home and we reclaim the sand. 

Fourth :: Mark Christy’s End of Year Letter of Thanks. 

Fifth :: Donny Brink’s BEAUTIFUL Tribute Movie on Terry Martin…. A must watch Over and Over and Over Again.

And, for no reason other than it makes me laugh every time I see it, SANUK’s S**t Surfers’ Say…

*Favorite line :: “I feel like a pelican….”

-Tracey Engelking

Hobie Surf :: Terry Martin to Be Honored by The Boardroom

TERRY MARTIN TO BE HONORED BY THE BOARDROOM Beautiful human being and legendary craftsman Terry Martin to be honored during the Icons of Foam Tribute to the Masters Shape-off. (San Clemente, California) Last year, sadly, the surfboard world lost iconic craftsman Terry Martin. In a special memorial shaping tribute this July, The Boardroom at the US Open of Surfing will honor Martin during the Icons of Foam Tribute to the Masters Shape-off presented by US Blanks. Five shapers will receive the honor of replicating a classic Terry Martin surfboard. “Last year was tough. We lost a truly humble, beautiful, classy and beloved father, shaper and surfer,” said Scott Bass, founder and show director of The Boardroom. “The grieving has mostly passed, and it is a fine time to honor Terry Martin’s shaping legacy and exalt his surfboard craftsmanship during the Icons of Foam Tribute to the Masters.” Terry Martin, described by many as ‘The Machine’ because of his effortless and efficient shaping style, spent the majority of his 60-year shaping career working at the Hobie Surfboards factory. He averaged ten boards a day and surfed during lunch. Martin helped to create signature models for legendary surfers including Corky Carroll, Gerry Lopez, and Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew. Mickey Munoz, a legendary shaper in his own right, described the big, bearded Martin as “giving, ethical, knowledgeable, passionate about shaping and surfing and the art of shaping; a friend, a real friend, a good friend; a brother. He was almost like a saint, if you will, just his consciousness and his demeanor.” “Terry Martin took great joy in walking the aisles of past Boardroom shows greeting his friends and fellow craftsmen and talking story. He was always particularly interested in the Icons of Foam Tributes and loved to study the techniques of his fellow shapers. I think Terry might have had a hard time being featured in this way had he been able to attend the event… but to honor Terry and his talents as a shaper in this way is a wonderful tribute to this great man and iconic shaper” said Royce Cansler on behalf of the Martin family. “Each year at the Icons of Foam Tribute, US Blanks is in awe of the talent level and inspirational shaping that takes place,” said Jeff Holtby of US Blanks. “This years’ lineup of shapers honoring Terry is jaw-dropping. We are again stoked to be a part of this special event.” About The US Open of Surfing The summer’s biggest youth culture festival, the US Open of Surfing returns July 20 – 28 with 2013 marking the 20th anniversary of the prestigious surf contest, and 54 years of consistent, competitive surfing at the iconic Huntington Beach Pier. The nine-day event attracts crowds of upwards of one million people and showcases a 10-acre interactive festival featuring more than 100 surf, skate and cultural exhibits, autograph signings, concerts, guest emcees and prize giveaways. More information is available on www.usopenofsurfing.com. About The Boardroom The Boardroom, in one incarnation or another is the brainchild of former SURFER Magazine online editor Scott Bass and has been in existence since 2007. The idea was to highlight the surfboard shapers and give them a space to discuss design concepts, show their wares to the world and exalt the craftsmanship. The show has evolved from a pure consumer event to include a business-to-business environment with two trade-only days providing exhibitors one-on-one time with key retail buyers and media. The Boardroom will be held on the beach, within the footprint of the US Open of Surfing on July 23-24 (Trade Event) and July 26-27 (Open to the Public). For more information and announcements, stay tuned to boardroomshow.com. For information on exhibiting at The Boardroom at the US Open, contact Scott Bass atsbass@boardroomshow.com or Nikki Houston at nhouston@boardroomshow.com.

Hobie Shop :: BoardShort Week Day Five!! : Employee Picks!

Hobie Surf Shop’s BoardShort Week!!

Everyone knows our Hobie Team has mad style! Click HERE and see just a handful of the past looks they have worn in photo shoots. Almost everything they wear in them, they pick out themselves… they literally make me look like I am a fantastic photo stylist! So, obviously, being the last day of boardshort week, we had to have our Hobie guys (or at least 13 out of the 21 who work on the floors of the shops) show us their favorite new looks in boardies! All the looks can be shopped either online at www.hobiesurfshop.com in the BoardShorts Collection section OR if you don’t see the ones you love in our online shop, every pair below are available in our brick and mortar retail locations.

 

Our Teams Favorite Boardshorts!!

 

**** Click on any photo below to start a slideshow! Enjoy!! ****

Brennen : Billabong “Spinner”

Bucky : Hobie by Hurley “Mai Tai”

Jackson : Billabong “Habits”

Paul : Hurley “Block Party Wrap”

Hunter : BRXTN “Plank”

Connor : Insight “Satan’s Taco”

Jaq : Billabong “Iconic”

Trevor : AMBSN “Kings”

Zach : Lost “Seaworthy”

Cameron : Patagonia “Minimalist Wavefarer”

Cameron : Hurley “Phantom Fuse”

Kirk : Hurley “Quad Phantom”

Kris : Katin “Kylon”