Registration for the Sept. Storm Surf Classic contest will close on Aug. 14. Limited spots left. Many prizes to be won: http://tiny.cc/i3qa413 hours ago
Dude, after my bottom turn I cutback into the barrrel, and when the wave started to close-out, I pulled off a floater before pearling. If this sounds like a foreign language to you, please see our glossary of surfing terms
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…
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…
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…
I saw this product and was taken away by it’s innovation so it’s worth mentioning here on ScotiaSurfer.com. For anyone who has had the headache of you board being dinged up by donut-eating luggage handlers, this could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Introducing the Soma Airbag by Soma Designs. First off, I can’t help but think, “Why didn’t I come up with this?” So what is it?
It’s basically an air-filled board bag. It has ribbed air chambers that displace the energy from a direct impact more evenly so your board doesn’t even feel it. There’s an air chamber running the perimeter of the bag, foam on the inside and the nose and tail are reinforced. It comes in two sizes 6’6” and 7” and I hear that there’s more versions on the way. Read More…
The Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) will be hosting the annual Nor’Easter surf contest on Sunday, April 11 at Lawrencetown Beach. Registration is from 8:00-8:30 a.m., first heat starts 9 a.m. sharp.
The contest Pre-Party will be held Saturday, April 10 at the Pogue Fado, 1581 Barrington Street, Halifax. Doors open at 8 p.m. Free cover all night long for whoever is in the contest. Otherwise, it’s free cover until 10 p.m. for men and 11 p.m. for women.
Here are the Heat Draws for the contest (the Heat Schedule will not be available until Sunday morning at the contest): Read More…
The SANS Nor’Easter Surf Contest Pre-Party will be held Saturday, April 10 at the Pogue Fado, 1581 Barrington Street, Halifax. Doors open at 8 p.m. Free cover all night long for whoever is in the contest.
AerialPan, a Washington firm, has taken some pretty cool shots above a break on the north shore of Maui using a remote control helicopter of all things! A screen grab is pasted above, but to get the full effect, you should check it out at the link below. Check out the 3D version here.
Lance Moore, owner of Dacane Surf Shop in Halifax, will be performing stand-up comedy Tuesday night at Jokers Comedy Club, 5680 Spring Garden Road (next to Mexicali Rosa’s). Show starts at 8 p.m.; $5 cover. Read More…
One of our local surfers headed down to Nicaragua for some sun and surf. Good choice considering it’s nearly impossible to get both at the same time here in Canada.
In case you were thinking about heading down she emailed us some important information about Playa Madera just north of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua. Where things have changed, for the better!
Here’s what she had to say:
“…(I) ended up staying right at the main beach break at “los Tres Hermosos”. This was the kind of set up I was looking for as I was traveling solo and didn’t have much time I just wanted to park myself somewhere, watch surf, chill in a hammock, eat good food, drink good beer and surf!
I had a room to myself for $10 US a day, rented a board for $8 a day and could get breakfast, lunch, beer and water from downstairs. Read More…
Here is the trailer for the documentary on winter surfing in Nova Scotia, which was broadcast on the CBC television show Land and Sea. The entire doc can be viewed on the CBC website
While the debate about the causes for global warming rages on, renown Halifax-based photographer Yassine Ouhilal has proof positive that warming is indeed taking place in the Arctic.
On Friday, March 12, Ouhilal will be opening an exhibit of his Thawscapes collection at Halifax’s Argyle Fine Art, 1869 Upper Water St. On display will be a series of exquisite limited edition, pure pigment on watercolour prints along with select, unique edition pieces.
Thawscapes explores Ouhilal’s deep interest in Arctic geology. The landscapes which appear in the collection are new, revealed for the first time by rapidly receding glaciers.
“At first I was unaware of how quickly global warming was altering the Arctic landscape,” said Ouhilal. “Now, with the second warmest year in a row on record, the changes are accelerating exponentially. Read More…
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series blending adventure, exploration, surf and competition, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series makes a much-anticipated return for 2010.
Last year saw the series push the boundaries of surfing in a way never seen before with five ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) events exploring spectacular surf spots throughout remote corners of the globe with the word’s best surfers competing for the prestige of winning the O’Neill CWC Series and the $50,000 prize money.
“It’s pretty much the next best thing to winning the ASP World Title,” says World Tour star Jordy Smith.
It’s not only the prize money and accolade, but the integration of exploration and adventure into surf competitions that the surfers themselves relish. Read More…
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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).
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.
