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…
Kitesurfing at Conrad's Beach, Nova Scotia.
Summer rolls by and the (Fl)atlantic has few quality bumps far between. We go a little crazy. Our grades get better. We’re never late for work. Some of us become functioning alcoholics. Those lucky enough to score a bump have to compete tooth and nail with the summer surfers. Read more…
The 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. Read more…
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. Read more…
The Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, July 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tribeca Bistro & Bar in Halifax.
Topics on the meeting agenda include the annual budget, contests, membership, special events, and coastal access.
New board members will also be elected during the meeting. If you are interested in joining the SANS Board of Directors, please contact Amy Schwartz: amylaraschwartz@gmail.com.
Immediately following the meeting, SANS will be screening the classic surf movie North Shore.
All current and future SANS members are welcome to attend the AGM and the movie screening.
Billabong, the Canadian Surfing Association (CSA) and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) will be hosting the September Storm Surf Classic 2010 on the best day of surf during Labour Day Weekend (September 4-6).
If there is no surf, the contest will remain on hold until the next weekend in September with decent waves.
Divisions will include: Junior Men, Junior Women, Women’s Open, Men’s Open and Open Pro. Registration will take place between July 17 and August 14, and will close once the cap of total contestants (80 amateur, 20 pro) has been reached, so be sure to sign-up early.
Surfers who would like to participate can register at the following Nova Scotia surf shops: Dacane Surf Shop, Entity Boardshop, If Only Surf Shop, Kannon Beach Surf Shop and Rossignol Surf Shop.
Each sign up location will have limited number of sign up forms. The heats will be posted online once registration is complete.
More information about the contest will follow in the coming weeks.
It’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…
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.
Kitesurfing at Conrad's Beach, Nova Scotia.
Summer rolls by and the (Fl)atlantic has few quality bumps far between. We go a little crazy. Our grades get better. We’re never late for work. Some of us become functioning alcoholics. Those lucky enough to score a bump have to compete tooth and nail with the summer surfers. Read More…
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. Read More…
The Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, July 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tribeca Bistro & Bar in Halifax.
Topics on the meeting agenda include the annual budget, contests, membership, special events, and coastal access.
New board members will also be elected during the meeting. If you are interested in joining the SANS Board of Directors, please contact Amy Schwartz: amylaraschwartz@gmail.com.
Immediately following the meeting, SANS will be screening the classic surf movie North Shore.
All current and future SANS members are welcome to attend the AGM and the movie screening.
Billabong, the Canadian Surfing Association (CSA) and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) will be hosting the September Storm Surf Classic 2010 on the best day of surf during Labour Day Weekend (September 4-6).
If there is no surf, the contest will remain on hold until the next weekend in September with decent waves.
Divisions will include: Junior Men, Junior Women, Women’s Open, Men’s Open and Open Pro. Registration will take place between July 17 and August 14, and will close once the cap of total contestants (80 amateur, 20 pro) has been reached, so be sure to sign-up early.
Surfers who would like to participate can register at the following Nova Scotia surf shops: Dacane Surf Shop, Entity Boardshop, If Only Surf Shop, Kannon Beach Surf Shop and Rossignol Surf Shop.
Each sign up location will have limited number of sign up forms. The heats will be posted online once registration is complete.
More information about the contest will follow in the coming weeks.
It’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…
CAC member Sean Kelly taunts a pile of trash collected during the 2009 Cow Bay Clean-up.
The annual Cow Bay Spring Clean Up organized by the Coastal Access Committee (CAC) will take place this Sunday (July 4, 2010) in Cow Bay.
During the clean up efforts, the volunteer who collects the most amount of garbage by weight will win a new pair of running shoes from Aerobics First.
In addition to the clean up, the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service will be hosting a 6km Fun Run, Walk or Wheel. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Rainbow Haven Provincial Park.
Registration for the run is $5 until July 1 at the following surf and run shops: Dacane Surf Shop, Kannon Beach Wind & Surf, Aerobics First and Mountain Equipment Co-Op. Registration on race day is $10.
All proceeds from the run will be donated to the Coastal Access Committee to establish boardwalks at the proposed new park near the Minutes and Backyards surf breaks. Read More…
Photo by Doug Colson
Worship on Waves (WOW) is an annual surf event for youth ages 11 to 18 held at Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church (LEFBC) in Mineville and Martinique Beach, Nova Scotia. This year the teen event will be held on August 20-21. Read More…
HRM has released a draft plan for the new Cow Bay park, which will give surfers access to Minutes and Backyards. The plan will be subject to change as the community consultation process unfolds. To see the draft plan, please click here.
We get a lot of emails at ScotiaSurfer.com from people who are going to be visiting Nova Scotia in the summer and want surf lessons.
There are numerous surf schools and shops in the province that offer lessons and rentals, one of which is DaCane Surf Shop.
During the summer months, DaCane will be offering beginner surfers a ‘Learn to Surf Clinic’ every Tuesday evening for an hour and a half.
The cost of the clinic is $20 (per person/per lesson) and includes all rental equipment as well as in-water instruction. For an additional $10, transportation to and from the beach will be provided.
For more information or to register, please contact DaCane Surf Shop by phone at (902) 431-7873 or by email at info@dacanesurfshop.com.
Other surf schools and shops that offer rentals and lessons include: Read More…
