Right on, right on.  Proof that San Clemente dose, in fact, rule: SC local Nathan Yeomans  ripped a new one in some of the best surfers in the world this past weekend, taking home the win at the Santa Cruz O’Neill Cold Water Classic contest. Next step for San Clementians (San Clementines, San Clemente-ites?): try to take over the world with our radiation-filled tans and arsenal of spicy taco shops by the way, Pedros followers, la Tiendita has you beat by miles). Bah, ha, ha!

What’s new with the San Clemente High School Surf Team…VICTORY!

“This morning at T-street the San Clemente Tritons and Newport Harbor Sailor’s met for the second time this season in a match-up that would help determine the Leage Champions. The last match was won by the Sailor’s 94-74 up in Newport. There was plenty of swell on tap for the competition with the best surf showing up in the Men’s longboard heat. In that heat the Triton surfers, Nick Hagen, Dennis White and Eli Gillis recorded the only clean sweep of the morning. The rest of the Tritons also dominated by winning every heat. The Tritons had a commanding lead half way through and never looked back. The final score San Clemente 103 Newport Harbor 65. It was a great team victory by everyone! Up next for the Triton’s, a contest against Aliso on Friday and then the League Individuals next week at Upper Trestles.”

-SCHS Surf Team Coach John Dowell

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THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MAVERICKS SURF CONTEST® PRESENTED BY SONY ERICSSON RETURNS AMIDST A PROMISING, EL NIÑO SEASON

PRESS RELEASE, OCTOBER 29, 2009

HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Oct. 29, 2009 - On just 24 hours notice between November 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, 24 of the world’s best big-wave surfers will be summoned to Half Moon Bay, home of Mavericks, one of the most majestic and infamous surf breaks on Earth. There, they will test their individual skills and vie to be crowned champion of the 2009/2010 Mavericks Surf Contest® Presented by Sony Ericsson. Competitors will face the dangerous elements of the frigid northern California waters in search of the perfect ride on waves reaching heights of 30 to 40 feet or more.

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Swell’s local San Clemente Surf Team is back in action; once again laying down mad style points. Below is a quick update from Coach:

Tuesday morning saw the SCHS surf team waking up to rainy dreary conditions.   As soon as the call was made to run the event the rain disappeared and 2-3 foot peaky T-street appeared before the competitors.  Everyone bundled up on the beach watching the action saw San Clemente claim its first win of the season over Laguna Beach High School 102-66.  It was a great bounce back victory for the Tritons.  Stellar performances were turned in by Jonah Carter, Levi Gregory, Josh Mostow, and Eli Gillis who all placed first in there heats.  Up next for the Tritons will be Newport Harbor next Tuesday morning at 56th Street.

-SCHS Surf Coach John Dowell

Next pro / Dancing with the Stars contestant? Ry Craike.

Ah, the Surfer Poll…as always, so predictable, yet so predictably awesome. I won’t bore you with the details, so here are some abbreviated highlights from last night’s Surfer Poll Awards in Anaheim, Ca: Multiple mentions of Alana Blanchard’s ass-ets. Dane Reynold’s acceptance speech consisted of thanking his girlfriend for giving him vitamin C and Quiksilver for the stickers. Kelly Slater won. Cory Lopez got tube ride of the year for his never-ending African mystery left in 5′5″ x 19 1/4″ Redux. And apparently, if you’re from West Oz, you’re flipping awesome. No surprises, but tons of radness. To quote Ry Craike mid-DC Shoes bus dance-off, “this is the best night of my life!”

Did you know the O’Neill and Lost team rider Ian Walsh grew up in Maui “watching the massive surf breaks.” Whoa geez golly. You would know this, along with some swell safety tips for when you find yourself swimming in a hurricane and riveting revelations on why hurricanes are named after men, if you woke up with Al Roker the other day. Watch Ian Walsh really get down to the nitty gritty on swimming straight into shore when you’re in a rip current, how to handle a 6′ + board under hot stage lights, and his thoughts on how to name hurricanes. My only question left unanswered is, “when do we get to see Ian Walsh ‘Hang Ten’”? I must have missed that part when I left to go buy some Honey Bunches of Oat. Shoots. 
It could be the reggae-lounge music in the background, but something about this clip just makes me smile. Then get that “I smell burnt toast” face. Then smile.

Don’t miss out on the world premiere of Billabong’s new surf film, Still Filthy. This Thursday night at the Hard Rock. See y’all there!

Hurricane Bill from Spit Studio / Bo Bridges Photography.

Killer footage/stills from Hurricane Bill…check it out.

Sick photos, minimal use of words. Ahhhhh, nice.
Check out the newest issue of the Australian Bodysurf Zine.
I could stare at this for hours. Of course I’m not. Because I’m at work, right?

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