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Irish Surf Film “Waveriders” in Marin on Saturday, October 23, 2010

matt — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:10:04 +0000

Surfrider Marin and Bernice Baeza, ExecutiveDirector of the Lark Theater in Larkspur, have put together an exciting evening for the Marin surf community: Waveriders, a critically acclaimed film about Ireland’s roots in modern day surfing, starring Kelly Slater and the Malloy brothers, and Fight From Above, a popular Los Angeles band will perform before the movie. You won’t want to miss this one, great music followed be a great film. Tell your friends, we want to pack the house. See you there. Movie starts at 8:30 PM!

More info at The Lark Theater website.

1st Annual Big Wave Film Festival in HMB from Wednesday, June 17 through Saturday, June 20, 2009

matt — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:15:34 +0000

Courtesy of www.mavsurfer.com:

Half Moon Bay – 06/01/09 First Annual Big Wave Surfing Film Festival Presented by the Oceano Hotel and Spa, Sams Chowder House and the Old Princeton Landing

From the spirit of Jay Moriarity to women’s surfing to the powerful presence of Greg Noll, surfing fans are in for a treat June 17-20 when the first annual Half Moon Bay Big-Wave Surfing Film Festival takes place at the Oceano Hotel in Princeton Harbor. Just a stone’s throw away from the Big Wave Surfing Mecca known as Maverick’s.

The Bull (Greg Noll), legendary for his pioneering performances in Hawaii, will be present on the red carpet opening Wednesday night for his film, “Search For Surf,” in which he teamed with storied filmmaker Bruce Brown to recall their experiences in California and Hawaii.

“What better way to open an event like this, then to have one of the sports most legendary and inspirational icons on hand…” said Grant Washburn, Mavericks Surfer and Event organizer.

The following night will be a tribute to the late Jay Moriarity, who died on a free-diving expedition off the coast of India in 2001. Moriarity was one of the best surfers ever to ride Maverick’s, and is held close to the hearts of the Maverick’s and Big Wave Community. The featured films that Thursday night will be “Whipped” and “Ride On,” each produced by Eric Nelson and Curt Myers of Powerlines Productions.

“We’re beyond excited to host an event that features Big Wave Surfing, the filmmakers and the surfers themselves”, said Katherine Clark, Event Organizer. “This is just the beginning of what will become a great tradition in the Big-Wave off season.”

Seldom, if ever, have so many highly regarded surf films been on display over such a short time. The event will be held inside the new Harbor Villages shopping center at Princeton, in the shadow of Maverick’s, and visitors are likely to see a number of big-wave superstars in attendance.

In addition to the films, a photo-and-surfboard gallery will be on display throughout the festival at the Oceano Hotel, inside Harbor Village. Photos include some of the best work from Frank Quirarte, Doug Acton, Don Montgomery, Ed Grant, Seth Midgall, and others who have shot Maverick’s over the years.

The complete schedule:

Wednesday, June 17, at ballroom of the Oceano Hotel:

Reception at 6 p.m, followed by 7 p.m. Greg Noll’s “Search for Surf,” with Noll a featured speaker, highlighting the early days of big-wave riding at Waimea Bay, Pipeline, Sunset Beach and Makaha.

8:30 p.m. “The Perfect 10” The story of Big Wave Africa 2008, the shocking event held at Dungeons last July which prompted Surfing Magazine’s Evan Slater to state “this is possibly the biggest paddle-in surf ever photographed”. Highlights include Maverick’s Champions Tazzy, Flea, Greg Long and Twiggy Baker, as well as regulars Matt Ambrose, Grant Washburn and Tyler Smith challenging the South Atlantic beast. Throw them in with international icons like Carlos Burle, Paul Patterson, Jamie Sterling, Ross Clark Jones and Mark Healey, add South Africa’s best surfers and most treacherous waves. Produced by Red Bull South Africa and Fixer Films Directed by Neil Webster and assisted by Grant Washurn

Thursday, June 18, Harbor Villages Atrium, Princeton: Reception at 6 p.m, followed by 7 p.m. “Whipped,” by Powerlines Productions, documenting Flea Virostko, Peter Mel, Grant Washburn, Jeff Clark and many others during the epic 2000-01 winter season at Maverick’s, as well as footage from Cortes Bank.

8:30 p.m. “Ride On,” the latest film from Powerlines, featuring the November 2008 swell described as one of the best ever at Maverick’s. Powerlines Productions, Eric Nelson and Curt Myers, has dedicated themselves to documenting the history of surf in the Half Moon Bay area for the past several decades.

Friday, June 19, Harbor Villages Atrium, Reception at 6 p.m., followed by (1) 7 p.m. “Year of the Drag-In,” a film produced by Eric Nelson, Curt Myers and Frank Quirarte, featuring the Maverick’s crew and a cast of international stars as they took the tow-in revolution to new limits in waves up to 70 feet on the face.

8:30 p.m. “Mavericks, the Documentary” a film produced and narrated by Grant Washburn, written with Bruce Jenkins, chronicles the story behind what has become the legend of Mavericks.

Saturday, June 20, Harbor Villages Atrium: Reception at 6 p.m, Followed by 7 p.m. “Finding Aloha,” by Hawaii-based surfer Dan Moore, a tribute to Hawaiian spirit, adventurous souls and the giant waves of Peahi, also known as “Jaws,” on the north shore of Maui.

“One Winter Story”. By Frank Films. The accomplished filmmakers Sally Lundburg and Elizabeth Pepin study the inspiring life of Santa Cruz surfer Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to ride Maverick’s

Go to: hmbbigwavefilmfest.com — bigwavefilmfest.mavsurfer.com

Admission is $10.00 Tickets may be purchased in advance at NorCal Surfshop in Pacifica — 5460 Coast Hwy, Pedro Point Pacifica, 650-738-9283, and the shops at Harbor Village, 280 Capistrano Rd, Princeton by the Sea (Half Moon Bay), CA

Point Break Live! in San Francisco from March 13, 2009

matt — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:42:57 +0000

Point Break LIVE!, the Brechtian blockbuster which garnered a “Seattle P-I Best of Seattle 2004″ award, as well as rave reviews across the nation, tells the story of former college football star Johnny Utah—Keanu Reeves in the film—who goes in pursuit of the surfing, bankrobbing, skydiving, bare-hand-fighting adrenaline-junkie-cum-Zen-master Bodhi Sattva. The show features armed robbery, big-wave surfing, car chases, explosions, and no less than two extended skydiving sequences.

Best of all, the starring role of Keanu will be selected at random from the audience each night, with the lucky winner reading their entire script off of cue-cards. This method manages to capture the rawness of a Keanu Reeves performance even from those who generally think themselves incapable of acting.

SurfPulse hears that this theater experience is a hoot.

Point Break Live! is playing at Cell Space, 2050 Bryant Street (between 18th and 19th Streets). The show opened on March 13 and has an open run.

For more information about the show and ticket information, visit http://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco/shows/point-break-live_153104/

Lecture: Maverick’s and the Science of Big Waves in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 3, 2007

admin — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:22:18 +0000

Got a burning question about Mavs? Ever wanted to ask a scientistface-to-face why the heck Mavericks is so darn big? How about what’sgoing on in the mind of a surfer just as they’re looking down the faceof that monster? Well, here’s your chance.

As part of San Francisco’s local Ask A Scientist program, Physical Oceanographer/SFSUProfessor of Geosciences Toby Garfield and Mavs surfer/filmmaker Grant Washburn will be on hand on Wed., Oct. 3rd, at 7:00 P.M. at Axis Cafe(1201 8th Street (between 16th St. and Irwin in Poterero Hill) to answer those very questions.

So come learn about stuff you wanted to learn in school but didn’t. Notests. No grades. And you can even fall asleep in the back, we don’t care.

This presentation is in colloaboration with KQED’s Quest program.

The Science of Big Waves at Maverick’s Multimedia Video on KQED Website

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:22:18 +0000

KQED Public Broadcasting in San Francisco recently produced a TV special on the science behind the wave formation at the Maverick’s surf spot in Half Moon Bay. The story is part of KQED’s QUEST multimedia series on the environment, science, and nature.

The video may be viewed at www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/249.

How can I work toward surfing bigger waves?

beth — Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:20:09 +0000

QUESTION: How can I work toward surfing bigger waves?

Hi Beth, I would like to be able to comfortably surf overhead to double overhead waves. I have been surfing on and off for a couple years now and sometimes feel hesitant paddling out when it’s big and hairy. Do you have any suggestions on improving one’s surfing mindset when the waves are large?

Thanks, Howard

ANSWER:

Hey Howard,

Stoked you are coming to my clinic in March. I have been thinking a bit about your question and have a few things worth considering. Sounds like you live around the SF area and, as you know, larger waves around here are crushing compared to mellow point breaks. SO, fitness is a large part of riding bigger waves. IF you are not surfing 3-4 days/week during the winter months, I would suggest joining a gym and lifting and/or starting a swimming program. The more fit you are, the more you’re able to deal with the currents, the paddle, and the hellish shore break will seem. You also want to be strong enough to take care of yourself if you do get caught in a rip, if your leash or board breaks all the way outside, or if you get worked on the inside.

Next thing to consider before testing the waters in bigger surf is are you putting yourself or others in danger. Can you hold onto your board most of the time? Can you make most of your drops or pull out of a wave quickly so you don’t hit someone paddling out? Things to think of so you and others feel safe.

To get back to your question, for me the best way to get comfortable in bigger surf was to work my way up to it by challenging myself safely. Try to get a buddy who is a better surfer to go out with you and explain what is going on (and to keep an eye on you). I can’t emphasize enough that you need to have a positive experience when going beyond your comfort level so that you don’t scare the crap out of yourself. The next time you go and surf smaller waves, you will feel like a hero and be totally stoked that you are in mellower waves. Hopefully what will happen is that you will slowly work up to bigger waves rather than jumping in way over your head.

I look forward to meeting you at Aquaholics! Hope this helps.

Hasta,

Beth