Surfdonkey Episode 6: Pure Pornage

In Episode 6 of SurfDonkey, a local online video show, host Lance Moore and his crew enjoy a big mid-week swell.
“We have a full-on surf porn episode with tons of waves and a special new feature called wipeeees,” according to an episode teaser on the show website. “Yes, we make you look good, but being [...]

Minutes close to being saved

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has approved a recommendation to purchase a piece of shorefront property near the popular surf spot called Minutes. The land purchase will ensure public access to the surf spot, which is located close to Cow Bay.
The recommendation was approved by HRM council last week, according to District 21 (Bedford) councillor Tim [...]

Surfing scholarships being offered

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is offering scholarships to young surfers who are in genuine need of financial support for college or university.
Nova Scotia surfer Isaac Norman received a scholarship through this program last year.
For details on the ISA scholarship program, see the letter below or click here.
To formally apply for a scholarship, please contact [...]

No trespassing and no parking at Minutes

Alan Gosley, the owner of the land commonly used to access the popular Minutes surf spot, has posted “No Trespassing” and “No Parking” signs on his property. Below is a letter from Mr. Gosley explaining his actions:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
My name is Alan Gosley, I am the owner of the land that you use to access [...]

YAZZY EXHIBITS HIS WORK

Local photographer Yassine Ouhilal will be exhibiting his renown surf and landscape photography at the If Only Surf Shop on Saturday (December 13) beginning at 7 p.m.
In his first ever Halifax exhibit, Ouhilal showcases his rich talent at capturing surfing, sublime landscapes and personal portraits – all in some of the world’s most remote and [...]

DACANE HOSTS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT

This Saturday (Dec. 6), the Dacane Surf Shop will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Night. The event will take place from 5:00pm- 8:00pm at the store.
“The purpose of this event is to show our customers how much we appreciate their business,” said owner Lance Moore. “Without them we would not be the surf shop that [...]

CALL TO ACTION FROM THE COASTAL ACCESS COMMITTEE

Hi Folks,
As you know, things are moving along as far as the city acquiring a property at Minutes for public access. At this point, we need to show the councillors that people in their riding surf and would use the resource.
The issue is going to council in the next while, so please write your local [...]