Heats for the 2010 September Storm Surf Classic

Boys Under-16 (Final)
Ross Bagnell
Colin Colson
Sam Julien
Ozzy King
Boys Under-18
Heat 1
Connor Marsh
Matt Obrien
Craig Colson
Ross Bagnell
Heat 2
Isaac Norman
Kris Rambeau
Kyle Watson
Will Bagnell
Women’s Shortboard
Heat 1
Leah RR Oke
Gabrille Finnlyson
Carlee Murphy
Sylvie Julien
Heat 2
Julie Forbes
Julia Barrette-Laperricre
Jill Manos
Alex Groot Koercamp
Heat 3
Jannie Strickland
Michelle Richards
Ruth Shorten
Bridget Turner
 
Men’s Amateur
Heat 1
Keegan Day
Enoch We
Adam Ward
Guy Drapeau
Heat 2
Roman Husiuk
Aaron Quinn
Chris Burbidge
Andrew Crouse
Heat 3
Olivier Barrette- Laperriere
Luke Godin
Connor Marsh
Kurtis Anstey
Heat 4
Mario De Leon Robles
Mike Blois
Richard Macaulay
Mike Page
Heat 5
Zak Bush
Sam McKenna
Isaac Norman
Will Begnall
Open Pro
Heat 1
Pete Devries
Matt Healy
Marty King
Ben Marsh
Heat 2
Christian Moutinho
Dean Petty
Lance Moore
Ben Woodford
Heat 3
Noah Cohen
Justin Huston
Myles Baldwin
Andrew Tremaine
Heat 4
Nico Manos
Logan Landry
JD Patterson
Jacoby Albury

Gettin’ a long at Martinique Beach

Dean Petty hangs five at the 2010 Why Can't We All Just Get A Longboard Contest at Martinique Beach on Saturday. Petty went on to win the men's dvision while Cape Breton's Michelle Richards won the women's division.

Dean Petty hangs five at the 2010 Why Can't We All Just Get A Longboard Contest at Martinique Beach on Saturday. Petty went on to win the men's dvision while Cape Breton's Michelle Richards won the women's division.

Despite a grim forecast, the surf gods showed pity on Nova Scotia and delivered ideal conditions for the inaugural Why Can’t We All Just Get A Longboard Contest at Martinique Beach on Saturday.

Light offshore breezes combined with small but clean longboard waves to supply plenty of stoke for the 25 or so contestants who participated in the contest.

And in a Nova Scotia rarity, the water was so warm most contestants left their wetsuits on the beach and surfed comfortably in boardshorts and bikinis.

In the men’s division, Dean Petty took top honours, followed by Justin Huston and Brian Villeneuve. On the women’s side, Cape Breton’s Michelle Richards captured first followed by Jill Manos and Sylvie Julien (aged 14).

Sam Julien, aged 10, competed in the men’s division and was awarded a trophy for the youngest competitor in the contest.

The contest was graciously sponsored by Quiksilver/Roxy, Happy Dudes Surf Emporium, and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS).

The contest was graciously sponsored by QuiksilverRoxy, Happy Dudes Surf Emporium, Steve-O-Reno’s (coffee), and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS).

Special thanks to all volunteers and judges who took part including Rob, Vic, Marcelle, Maya, Corey and John.

7th Annual Point Michaud Surf Classic

7th Annual Point Michaud Surf Classic

It’s that time of year again for the Point Michaud Surf Classic. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29.
This is a fun surf contest, free for any surf student of the summer surf program at Point Michaud Beach. Registration is also open to non-students for a fee of $10. This includes entry into all divisions and activities.

All events will run on Saturday and include divisions in Surf Open: Women’s, Men’s, Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Kids and Masters.

Other divisions will include kayak surf, skim board, body surf expression session (team), body board, stand-up paddle, open longboard, open shortboard and surfboard team relay. Read More…

Longboard surf contest at Martinique Beach

2010 SANS longboard contest poster

Click image to see poster

No aggro, no drama, only good karma.

The first ever “Why Can’t We All Just Get A Longboard” Contest will take place on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Martinique Beach.

The contest is being presented by Happy Dudes Surf Emporium and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) and sponsored by Quicksilver/Roxy.

The contest will feature men’s and women’s divisions and possibly a masters’ division. Those who would like to participate can sign up at Martinique Beach at 9 a.m. on the day of the contest. Cost to enter is $20.

Following the contest, there will be a barbecue at the Happy Dudes Martinique location.

Summer Surf Program at Point Michaud Beach

Summer Surf Program at Point Michaud Beach, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, CanadaIt’s that time of year again for beach lovers to hit the shores, enjoy good weather and the ocean. For those looking to do something exciting, the Richmond County Recreation Department will be offering surf lessons and surf rentals at Point Michaud Beach for the eighth straight summer.

“We expect to see a lot of people from past summers. They’ve been waiting all year to get back out and ride the waves. They will be bringing family members and friends to share their excitement and love of the activity,” says head surf instructor Michelle Richards.

The surf program has grown immensely every year since it’s start in 2002. This year will be no exception. With the increase popularity of Point Michaud beach the Richmond County Council past the motion to have life guard service in place for the summer; Read More…

2010 Billabong September Storm Surf Classic

Billabong September Storm Surf Classic 2010 poster

The 2010 Billabong September Storm Surf Classic contest will take place September 4-6, 2010. If conditions are not suitable, the event will be postponed until the following weekend. Here are the following categories for the contest:

  • Boys Under 16 (can’t be older than 15 on Jan 01, 2010)
  • Boys Under 18 (can’t be older the 17 on Jan 01, 2010)
  • Girls Under 18 (can’t be older the 17 on Jan 01, 2010)
  • Men’s Amateur Short board
  • Women’s Short board
  • Groms 10 and under fun surf
  • Open Pro

There will be a maximum of 20 spots for Open Pro, which will have a prize purse of $2,500. There will be a maximum of 80 spots for non-pro divisions.

Registration: Open from Aug. 1-Aug. 14, 2010. You can register and any of the below surf shops:

Cost is $25 for all classes, except for Open Pro which is $50.

Heats will be posted after registration closes on Aug. 14 on www.surfns.com

2010 One Life Surfari: Women’s surf competition

2010 One Life Surfari takes place on August 14 at Lawrencetown Beach.

One Life Surfari, Nova Scotia’s annual women’s surf competition, takes place on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Lawrencetown Beach.

This year’s competition, organized by the One Life Surf School, will be coupled with the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia’s (SANS) Costume Expression Session.

The One Life competition will include three categories: shortboard (under 7-foot boards), longboard and junior (under18). The cost to register is $20 for one category, and $10 for each additional category. This contest counts as a points qualifier for 2011 ISA World Surfing Games.

The SANS Costume Expression Session is open to teams of teams of three to four surfers (guys and/or gals). The cost to register for the expression session is $10.

An after party will be announced.

If surf conditions are poor, the back-up date for the competition is Sunday, August 15.

Register by emailing janine@onelifesurf.com, call 880-7873 (SURF) or stop in at Kannon Beach Surf Shop!

Sponsors for the event include Billabong, Kannon Beach Surf Shop, One Life Surf and SANS.

Surf Art Project: Waves of inspiration on the Eastern Shore

The Surf Art Project which is taking place at Camp Brunswick in East Chezzetcook from July 23-31.

The Surf Art Project which is taking place at Camp Brunswick in East Chezzetcook from July 23-31.

Ten teenagers from the Eastern Shore are getting a crash course in all things surfing during a nine-day youth camp which is taking place at Camp Brunswick in East Chezzetcook.

The camp, called the Surf Art Project, is being supported by local surf artists and surfers, who are mentoring teens ages 14 to 19 as they learn to shape and sand their own boards, design the art which will decorate their board, and learn to surf.

Led by expert shaper Brent Seamone, local surfer/educator Juel Maerz and HRM Recreation instructor Jenny Thornhill, the program was designed by the Nova Scotia Sea School, an organization devoted to promoting Maritime seafaring traditions and values to young people.

Now in its second year, the goal of the Surf Art Project is Read More…

Surf art featured at Seaforth art exhibition

Surf art by Daina Deblette Scarola

Surf art by Daina Deblette Scarola

The closing reception of Beaches and Blossoms art exhibition takes place this Saturday, July 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the Seaforth Community Hall, 6060 Highway 207, Seaforth, Nova Scotia.

The exhibition, part of the the Seaforth Local Art Series, features artworks by Daina Deblette Scarola, who will be present at the reception. Original artwork, Giclee prints and art cards will be available for sale.

The event is public event and children are welcome.

Reel surfing to make a splash in Halifax

Canadian Surf Film Festival logoThe 1st Annual Canadian Surf Film Festival (CSFF) will take place at the Empire Park Lane Cinemas in Halifax, Nova Scotia From September 30 to October 2, 2010.

Created by four Nova Scotian surfers, the CSFF will be a celebration of surf films and Canadian surf culture. The three-day event will include screenings, presentations and receptions.

“When I hear about a surf film screening in town, I get excited,” says Keith Maddison, CSFF co-founder. “Everyone shows up and is stoked to be there. So we wanted to create an event around surf films in our community.”

Renown surf photographer and filmmaker Yassine Ouhilal is also a co-founder of the festival.

“Surfing in Nova Scotia has been around here since the Sixties and with the CSFF, we will honor that heritage by showcasing classic films as well as exciting new releases,” says Ouhilal.

Included in the CSFF will be a competition for Canadians to create short 10-minute surf films with the best ones premiering at the festival.

“We want the community to be involved,” says Walter Forsyth, another CSFF founder, “and what better way to participate than to make a film.”

Deadline for submissions is September 3. For complete details, check out the recently-launched CSFF website.

The Canadian Surf Film Festival is also partnering with the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) and the Coastal Access Committee to help raise awareness of their efforts.

“We would like to see the local surf culture to continue evolving in positive ways and we think an annual festival can contribute to this,” says Maddison. “Plus, if the ocean is flat, it’s the next best thing.”

In addition to festival details, the CSFF website includes a forum for surfers and surf culture enthusiasts to discuss surf films and culture and to promote their own surf art. It will be updated frequently in the coming months.

For more information, sponsorship, volunteer or competition details please email: info@canadiansurffilmfestival.com