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Words from the Wise

2009-08-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there."

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power."
~A. Lincoln

"O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant."
~W. Shakespeare

The Cove

2009-07-30T22:39:00.000-07:00

There are atrocities occurring daily around the world. My position on this issue by no means is reflective of my personal opinions of any particular culture.

If you feel passionate about this cause, you can show your support by:

** Forwarding this to your friends and family **
**Go see the movie - Movie locations **
**Go to the website to find out what more you can do - http://www.thecovemovie.com/**

A Generation Ago

2009-07-22T17:42:00.000-07:00

On July 20th, 1969, the U.S. placed the first men on the moon...

On that same day, there was a surf competition in Oceanside...

Read Drew Kampion's tale at Surf Beat Online Magazine

ATTENTION PLEASE

2009-07-14T07:40:00.000-07:00

STOLEN!!
While we slept and the van rested in the driveway last night, someone came along and took Ian's iPod and 2 VERY UNIQUE surfboards. There was no damage, no sign of entry.

Please keep your eyes peeled for these special boards.

USED ONCE Asymmetrical Fish w/ Wood Fins
5'10"/5'9" x 20 1/2" x 2 3/8"

Personal THRUSTER of WQS competitor & Zamora Team Rider, Michael Bailey.
6'0" x 18 1/4" x 2 3/16"
The board has red ply stringer and WHITE Soar glass on fins and Carbon tail patches.

Malibu Mates

2009-07-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

A few faces that frequent the Bu

Wayne Rowland

George Carr

Chuck T

Matt Keller

Sophie Sarlo

Kyo Inagaki

Kim Bordenave

Chris Bracken

Lisa McAteer

Gilda Hariri

Taylor Nelson

Dorian Serban

Joe

Malibu Girls Get Published!

2009-07-03T10:32:00.000-07:00

Look for the next issue of UK surf magazine Surfgirl in the U.S. later this month!

Some photos that didn't get run...

Remembering Mark Wine.

2009-07-01T00:52:00.000-07:00

To Remember Mark Wine

July 26, 1952 — June 2, 2009

The sky has its Milky Way
But I have more:
I have memory of that evening
When I saw you gaze at me on the verge of tears.

by Jose Marti

I first met Mark and Barbara at their wedding in Las Vegas. Wendy Lee took and introduced me to Mark and Barbara. I recall they were extremely kind and hospitable. Their marriage was a fusion of two separate yet interconnected souls. Their union expressed the inner joy of love.

For Barbara, Mark's passing will be very difficult to bear. The undertow of sadness is strong. One never gets over the death of a love one; at best one learns to live with it. Barbara. I am sure, will live the remaining years as fully and meaningfully as possible. I am certain this would be Mark's greatest wish. Barbara throughout Mark's ordeal revealed uncompromising love and spiritual faith, two basic individual values.

Mark fought to the very end on the barricades of life against cancer — a struggle against the unforeseeable intrusion of the tragic absurdity of man's fate. Today, we mourn his death and celebrate his life and the meaning of human life.

Mark was a dedicated surfer at heart. He loved the different moods of the ocean. The ocean triggered deep and wonderful feelings in him. In his feelings he recognized his inner self. He understood the ancient truth that one has to stay in tune with one's feelings to have a vital and undivided self. He learned to flow with the ocean currents, rolling with its eternal waves. Mark was non–egotistical and at one with nature and its tides of life and death, Life emerged from the ocean millions of years ago and sooner or later it will reclaim all of us.

We are reminded in sad times like this that TIME is all we have. And in the end we don't even have time. This is not a bad thing in itself, since we can only speak of life and its labyrinth journey because of the dimension of time. The shape of life's myriad forms is created by time.

The world is full of uncertainty and dismay, and yet we are reminded by human history and art that our lives have a sense of purpose and contain emotional strength and resilience. We can't hide from the inevitability of pain and loss, we can only survive it. The past and present cannot guarantee a safe future without tragedy. Death took Mark Wine from us, yet his presence remains part of us. Termination of life is meaningful within life's proper course in our universe.

Everyday life can be unyielding, certainly for those who have incurable illnesses. Mark never succumbed to resignation or self–pity. Central to Mark's life were the absolute values of goodness, friendships, forgiveness and love. He understood the functional and sociological importance of these values between individuals and society or between individuals themselves.

How does one make sense of a person's life with commemorative or tributary language? Any attempt to use words as digging sticks to unearth another human being's most salient features is fraught with structural limitations. Sensitive to the limitations of language, what is said here about Mark Wine will be incomplete. He was a radiant personality. He understood that the gift of friendship was worth more than all the tea in China. And, he never tried to pass himself off as something other than he was.

Mark is no longer with us but we hear the echo of his calming voice. We can have a glimpse of him at dusk on the other side of the bridge. He is smiling and riding perfect waves. His search for the perfect wave has come to an end. “Hey, you guys I must be in heaven. No one is dropping in on me!”

The spirit of surfing teaches us to be civil towards others. Mark Wine exhibited this spirit. He was passionate about surfing. He wasn't a famous or a great surfer, but nevertheless he was a champion.

Our age can be designated as the Age of Anonymity. Individual man is swallowed–up by the masses. The individual loses his uniqueness and the ability to use his fecund imagination. Mark carefully maintained a self–creating outlook on life. He was wise enough not to be too moralistic and understood that life was largely determined by chance; nevertheless, he understood that each of us in our unique situations must assume responsibility for our actions.

Central to his life was his faithfulness and loving–kindness towards others, his friends and family. Like his surfing his personality was fluid. It must be noted that Mark Wine was the kindest person; his language and actions never performed an act cruelty.

Mark Wine lived, with generosity and unlimited kindness, a life committed to tolerance and human dignity. Mark's life should inspire us to promote fairness, reason, faith, peace, meaning and justice in our daily interactions with others and the world.

Martin Sugarman
Publisher

June 28th Paddle Out

Gloomy Days

2009-06-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

Another gloomy day at the bu. I think this was a few weeks ago.
Enjoy!

New Malibu secret spot!!

2009-06-27T08:55:00.000-07:00

I found these kids surfing a newly found secret spot at the Bu. Its very fickle and it takes just the right tide and swell to get this going. Very small take off spot and aggressive locals. Caution is advised when surfing here. Please leave your leash in your car.

Its just the backwash from the washed up kelp on the beach, pretty darn amusing. It must be nice to weigh nothing to catch those little dribblers.

A Quick Jaunt for the Good of Boobies Everywhere

2009-06-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

Julie Cox hosted a "casting party" for the Keep A Breast foundation Wednesday evening. Along with myself, casted were the great Ashley Sherwin Lloyd, the magnificent mother-daughter duo, Jeanette Prince & Cori Schumacher, the shortboard phenom, Kyla Langen, the LB champ, Jenn Smith, and the veteran schralper, Prue Jeffries.

Each cast will be decorated by either an artist or by the surfboard shaper of each girl. The finished products will be auctioned off at this year's MSA Classic held at Surfrider Beach on September 12 & 13.

Check out more about KAB at Keep-A-Breast.org

Virginity Lost

2009-06-25T12:16:00.001-07:00

In regards to riding the train, that is.

The concrete jungle of LA

The view doesn't get pleasant until Dana Point

Little Malibu Fun

2009-06-22T22:58:00.000-07:00

Taylor

Carla

Eveline

The Bu today

2009-06-17T01:44:00.001-07:00

Mas para ti...

2009-06-14T23:54:00.000-07:00

Japan 2009 - Part Deux

2009-06-14T22:26:00.000-07:00

Gettin' around - Tokyo style

Some seriously sized squid

Flower Festival

Our most wonderful hosts - Masaaki & Makiko HashimotoLife

Site of the Fish Fry Japan - Shizunami Beach

Plenty of interest at the Zamora/New Evolution Surf Shop booth

Masuo Shinotsuka - professional longboard competitor, surf shop owner, & Zamora team rider

Masuo's adorable wife - Sae

On the drive from Shizunami to Makuhari

Masuo's Shop - soon to be full of Zamora boardsCheckin' out the 9'0" Noserider made for MakikoHangin' at the shopOur posseStill more pics await...

Venturing in the Land of the Rising Sun - Take One

2009-06-08T16:48:00.000-07:00

New Evolution Surf Shop - Tokyo, Japan

New Evo has got some Zamora love

almost there...

2009-06-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

10 more hours...

Always Another Wave - Dry Land Surfing & Other Fun Stuff

2009-05-28T14:14:00.000-07:00

Always Another Wave - The How-Tos...

2009-05-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Cali Girls Go Euro

2009-05-21T16:59:00.000-07:00

Who says you gotta have stickers on your board to get some face time??

High-end European Surf/Fashion magazine, SurfGirl Surfing Magazine asked me to wrangle up all the local surfer girls I could gather to be featured in an article about California surfer girls.

We got together at County Line yesterday for some group & portrait photos. It was really awesome to see most the gals together in one place.

Tara Denlay managed to sneak a couple pics while we were gathered on the cliff.

Keep your eyes open for this mag - it should be arriving in the states within the next few months!!

A BIG 'thank you' to all those who were in attendance:

Ana Osgood, Andrea Kabwasa, Annie Allegretti, Brianna Coleman, Carla Rowland, Christin Ayotte, Diane Sanders, Eveline Van Brande, Kirsten Powell, Lexi Von der Lieth, Rosanna, Sophia Sarlo, Tara Denlay, Tawney Safran, Taylor Nelson, & Wanda Smans.

Sacred Craft 2009

2009-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Sacred Craft Surfboard Expo - Ventura, CA - May 16 & 17, 2009

Tribute to the late John BradburyLots of interest at the Zamora Surf booth

Scott Anderson is the MAN!

An Anderson Quiver

Alaias by Wegner

True Ames Fins

The alaia movement in full swing

Master craftsman & friend, Wayne Rich

Words to live by

J.P. & his new squeeze?

Rainbow Fin Co.

The next generation is here - Ian Zamora

Daniel Thomson and the Raptor Tail

A legendary encounter - Gerry Lopez & John Peck

Heeeeyyy Buuuudddd...
The master packer, office organizer, & t-shirt order God - Adam Cap

A HUGE 'thank you' to all that came by to show your support!
A SPECIAL BIG THANX TO CHRIS & TAYLOR NELSON, MICHAEL BAILEY, & EVELINE VAN BRANDE FOR BEING THE BEST ZAMORA TEAM RIDERS EVER!

Water Time

2009-05-09T21:26:00.001-07:00

Few water shots...

The Pier

Tony

Steve and Ned

Erin

Content Available!!

2009-05-03T23:40:00.000-07:00

The majority of the weekend has been spent working to get the features page live on the home site. There's a good chunk of the content up, but keep your eye out for new stories weekly. We are constantly looking for new ideas and contributions, so if you got something to say or something you want to hear, let us know.

Check it out NOW! Surf Beat Mag Online

Enjoy!

Sliders...

2009-04-26T22:49:00.001-07:00

A TEENage Fad

2009-04-19T14:45:00.000-07:00

Lady of Latigo

2009-04-17T21:06:00.000-07:00

Part 2 in a multi-part series from Don Wolf's 1965 production.

Much thanx to Cary Weiss for use of this film.

For Your Viewing Pleasure

2009-04-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

The 'Surfari' according to Don Wolf in 1965 in "Always Another Wave"

Humming Bird Mornings

2009-04-11T22:22:00.000-07:00

The humming birds were out in full force.

Nothing Changes, If Nothing Ever Changes

2009-04-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

I have been unpleasantly surprised at the degree of negativity, cynicism, and general closed-mindedness from certain individuals who call Malibu their home. I feel the need to go into further explanation about this forum regarding the madness at First Point.

I am graduating from Cal State Channel Islands with a degree in Communications this May. I chose for my senior research project - Localism w/in the Surfing Community at Malibu Surfrider Beach. There is a community service aspect that must be fulfilled in order to complete the course, so I came up with the idea for this forum. If not for this course, I would not be expending the energy.
By hosting such a forum I am, in no way, asking that we all be friends and sing Kumbaya in the lineup. Who needs more friends?
I do not expect an instant fix or even a fix at all. My hope is that, if anything, it will make people think a little differently.
I pity those who spit fire or think time would be better spent "contemplating my sphincter." Apparently, one's proficient surfing ability does not signify a willingness, nor the self-humility, to be flexible for change.

It is up to the community to determine what ideas and themes are perpetuated in a given society. Are we being positive proactive citizens by assuming nothing can be done because nothing ever has been done?

Step outside your box. There's an amazing world out there.

Express Yourself

2009-04-02T23:01:00.000-07:00

We wanna know what's on your mind!

http://www.surfbeatmag.com/forum/

Malibu Tuesdays

2009-04-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

Mid-day Peelers

Carla Rowland, Marty Sugarman, Denny Aaberg

Allison Miller, Steve Hadley

Roger checking out one of the visitors

Lacey

Buzz Lovelace

Morning Birds

More photos at
www.thedegreeofslide.blogspot.com

'Opening Day' at the Bu

2009-03-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

all photos by Ian Zamora

Thank God for the Internet?

Perched.

Steve Simpson

Ashton Malkin workin' it...

Lexi Von der Leith livin' the easy life...

Getting his first taste of the Bu...

Rob Kulisek of the Long Beach of the East

Bu lover - Ben Samuels

Mike Beckwith in complete control.

SurfKaster - Anutarra Denlay

Kevin puts more hours on the 405 than anyone I know...

Here he is taking a break from the traffic.

A family affair - Lawson style...
Papa bear layin' a lil' rail

Skylar's spray is larger than he is.

Chance showing 'em how we do it in LA County.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

Colton Sarlo takin' after his pops.

Section connection

Kio Inagaki

Sneaking in a few...
Noah Shimabukuro

Stacey Hartunian cruisin.

Mr. Malibu himself...
Andy Lyon

Multi-dimensional stylist...Ryan Condor

Can't We All Just Get Along?

2009-03-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

BU-tiful

2009-02-01T17:14:00.000-08:00

photos by Erin Herle

Favorite Sliders from the Bu-na-na

2009-02-01T16:21:00.000-08:00

Winter-time Malibu. Oh, what a joy...

Videographer - Paul Katz

Artist, designer, & one cool cat - Ned Evans

Feminine flair at its best - Ana Osgood

Girls DO rip - Mary Schwinn

Watch out ladies!!! Malibu's up-and-comer - Taylor Nelson

photos by C. Rowland

Beat It!

2009-01-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

H2O Magazine announces the introduction of a new supplement to its existing publication. Surf Beat will focus on the various people and events happening within our unique surf culture. Keep your eye out for our first issue expected to be out Spring 2009.