SUMMER TIMES

DAYS OF STRANGE - TAYLOR STEELE FILM

2009-05-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

Taylor Steele premiers another movie, "Days of Strange". There was so much left over footage from Stranger Than Fiction, his movie put out last year, that he created another film with it. It premiered to the world in Encinitas,CA May 8th,2009. No more waiting for film to premier in a city near you... Days of Strange is now available for Download at- PoorSpecimen.com

K-5 D Street Pro/Am Surf Klassic

2009-05-22T05:06:00.000-07:00

K-5 is holding this Pro/Am Surf Klassic this weekend (May 23rd, 2009) @ D Street in Encinitas, CA. Check it out should be fun.All surfers entry fees get donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Prizes include up to $2,000 for 1st place,$1,000 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd, & $250 for 4th. Lot's of great surfers professionals and local talent. Lauren Sweeney will be matched up against Sean Maerceron mid morning 10:40 am. Check the heat sheets here - k-5.com

BILLABONG PRO TEAHUPOO TAHITI

2009-05-20T06:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Winner Bobby Martinez!
Bobby Martinez

CJ Hobgood
Dane Reynolds

Kelly Slater

Bobby Martinez (USA) defeats Taj Burrow(AUS) in final at Billabong Pro Teahupoo - Tahiti May 19th 2009. Bobby's final score was 18.46, a 2.36 lead over competitor Taj Burrow, who scored a 16.10. If you missed the action in Tahiti, visit the Billabong Pro website to view the heats on demand... www.BillabongPro.com

LAYNE BEACHLEY - BIGGEST WAVE CAUGHT BY FEMALE SURFER

2009-05-17T11:56:00.001-07:00

Layne Beachley catches the what is known to be the biggest barell ridden by a female surfer in Australia, Wednesday May 13th. Layne caught this large wave off of Cape Solander at the entrance to Botany Bay in Oz, Australia at a break called "Ours". Layne claims it was the best wave she ever caught. Layne stakes her legendary female surfer status once again. Congratulations Layne!!!

WHERE ARE THESE HISTORIC SURF PICS FROM? - PHOTO CONTEST-

2009-05-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

You've seen them before! But Where? Be the first one to identify this pics location & win the first SummerTimesMag.com Where is this Photo Contest!
Submit your answers in comment box or email - summertimesmagazine@yahoo.com

SEA TURTLES IN HAWAII

2009-05-17T08:28:00.001-07:00

Sea Turtles are some of the worlds oldest ocean dwellers. Today 6 out of 7 species are endangered or on the verge of extinction. Here we found a turtle beached on Oahu, Hawaii.

CARDIFF BY THE SEA

2009-05-17T06:20:00.001-07:00

A few Cardiff Scenes from 2008.

SCOTT WALT ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

2009-05-13T04:42:00.001-07:00

Custom Art by Walt
Keiki's First Swim $600.00
On display now at The Roxy in Encinitas

Whale Tail $500.00 (canvas is not stretched in this photo)
California Grey whale (sold)
The Eye ( sold)
Killer Whales (sold)
Conway Turtle Family (sold)

Help support Scott's Art! Take home apiece from his Whale Gallery.
Contact Windy Tirre for purchasing info at 760 214 3319 - ALOHA!

CARDIFF KOOK

2009-05-13T04:26:00.000-07:00

Tony D'scenzo
My Aunt & Cousin in Encinitas,CA had some fun with the good 'ol Cardiff Kook!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY SURF PIC

2009-05-10T11:06:00.001-07:00

GALVESTON SURF PICS

2009-05-08T09:21:00.001-07:00

Galveston 39th Street- April 2009- Photo: Summer Pankopf Surfer: Unknown

THOMAS CAMPBELLS NEW FILM "THE PRESENT" - PREMIERS IN CORPUS CHRISTI

2009-05-05T09:12:00.001-07:00

Thomas Campbells New Movie Showing in Corpus Christi Sunday May 10th @ 7 pm.
View Flyer for Details!
Thomas also produced "Sprout" & "Seedling"!
View "The Present" trailers on right side bar of summertimesmag!

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA

2009-05-05T08:48:00.000-07:00

Beautiful California! Red sunsets & clean, glassy sets of heaven!

GALVESTON SURF PICS

2009-05-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

THESE PICTURES ARE FROM A MONTH OR SO BACK. SOME GOOD SURFING GOING ON THAT DAY!

WORLD PREMIER - THE GLACIER PROJECT- NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

2009-04-30T06:58:00.000-07:00

The Glacier Project produced by Ryan Casey, starring Garrett McNamara and Kealii Mamala will have have its world premier on April 30th @ 6pm at the Newport Beach Film Festival

for more information go to : www.newportbeachfilmfest.com

DESPERATE SURF DADDY'S

2009-04-29T08:15:00.001-07:00

Can't forget the Dad's!
There is a social networking site for you desperate surf Daddies out there!
DesperateSurfDaddies
Meet Up with Dad's in your area & start surfing!

SURF MAMAS - SURFING MOMS - SURFING MUMS

2009-04-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

Calling all surf Mama's! Join Surf Mama's, a group for moms who swap babysitting duty while taking turns surfing! The pictures above are from a group me & Jayne met up with in Encinitas, CA. Find surfing Mama's in your area!
SurfMamas.net
We started a group for Surf Mama's in Galveston, Texas please join!
G-TownSurfMamas

1ST ANNUAL JETTIES TRASH ROUNDUP - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

2009-04-28T13:37:00.000-07:00

1ST ANNUAL JETTIES TRASH ROUNDUP

• CAMERON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ALONG WITH SOUTHSHORE BAIT & TACKLE, THE SURFRDER FOUNDATION SOUTH TEXAS CHAPTER, THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE, KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL, NOAA, WINDCHASERS KITES, FRIENDS OF ISLA BLANCA AND BUDWEISER WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL INTERESTED
RIO GRANDE VALLEY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE 1ST ANNUAL JETTIES TRASH ROUNDUP!
• Bring your friends and families down to the Jetties inside Isla Blanca Park and help “unlitter” this iconic
landmark!
• When: May 2, 2009, 9AM-12PM
• Where: North Jetties inside Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island
• Free admission to Isla Blanca for all volunteers
• Gloves, bags and non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers provided
• 1st 50 volunteers get a commemorative T-shirt
• 1st 100 volunteers receive a free Chicken Plate
• Educational Booths by Surfrider Foundation, Dolphin Research & Sea Life Center and Sea Turtle, Inc.

After all Texas, It's Your Beach!
http://www.surfrider.org

GALVESTON GROM ROUND UP

2009-04-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

GALVESTON GROM ROUND UP
To be Held MAY 2, 2009
Jola's Jetty (47th street at the dolphin statues)(across from Underground and Academy)
Set-up: 8:00am - Start Time: 9:00am
presented by Ashlyn Shoemaker Memorial Foundation

ENTRIES FULL, WAITING LIST ONLY, OR BEACH ENTRY FOR NO-SHOWS!

The roundups are for surfers aged 13 years and under. These small competitions are designed to be fun events for the kids while introducing them to surfing competitions. Every grom will receive a free t-shirt, lunch and either a medal or trophy. The dates and locations are as follows:
The Grom Roundups, as with all TGSA surfing contests, are subject to postponement if surf conditions or weather conditions are too poor. The ON/Postpone decision will be made on the Friday before the competition and will be posted on the TGSA Web site and the TGSA contest line: (713) 975-5314.
There are three competition divisions in each roundup: Groms (13 and Under), Mini-Groms (11 and Under) and Micro-Groms (8 and Under). Boards of any size may be used in these divisions for the Grom Roundups (shortboards are required for the Groms and Mini-Groms divisions during the District, Open and TSSC competitions). The Micro-Grom division allows adults to assist the competitors by helping them get out in the line-up and pushing them into waves.

Contact: jul.polansky@grandecom.net if any questions
Mail Check, No Cash to Address: PO Box 18616 Corpus Christi, TX 78480-8616

NIKE 6.0 LOWERS PRO 2009

2009-04-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

6 Star Prime WQS Event- Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro
April 28 - May 2
Trialist winner Rob Machado (Cardiff,CA) & Darrell Goodrum (Leucadia,CA) earned wild card entries into the event. Also surfing in the event at Trestles. WCT Surfers, Roy Powers, Kekoa, CJ Hobgood, Damion, Dane Reynolds, Nathaniel Curren, Chris Ward, Fred Patachia & last years winner Ben Bougious, Brett Simpson, Nat Young, Dusty Payne, Mason Ho, Granger Larsen, Beschen Brothers, Tonino Benson, Makua Rothman & Adriana Souza.
This is the best event on the WQS this year, besides Hawaii. So Don't Miss it!
Event on live in 21 Hours!
Nike6LowersPro.com
WQS UPDATE BROUGHT TO YOU BY MIG

TGSA SURF CONTEST - NORTH OPEN AT GALVESTON SEAWALL

2009-04-25T14:26:00.000-07:00

Girls Longboarding 2nd Place Winner - Lauren Kenney.

Congratulations to Girls Shortboard & Longboard Winner Brittany Tupaj!
Turned out to be a decent day for the Galveston Open. Sunny & some waist high surf! Contest Held at 37th Street-April 25th 2009
Pictures above from Girl's Longboarding & Men's Longboarding Heats.

SURF SHOT MAGAZINE GOES DIGITAL

2009-04-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2ND ALL DIGITAL ISSUE IS LIVE AND ON THE WEBSITE.
PRINT IS DEAD.. 100% DIGITAL IS THE FUTURE !

According to Surfrider Foundation - Every year 35 million trees are cut down to provide paper for magazines worldwide. Here at Surfshot we have decided to take a stand.

Spread the word Fans.. All of us are pioneering Multi Media in the 21st Century. By going Digital and Online we want to reach surfers & ocean lovers worldwide.

Click the link to view the new magazine !!

http://surfshot-corp.com/flash/e_mag/mags/issue_66/mag.php

Surfshot.com

QUICKSILVER PRO DURBAN - WQS 6 STAR PRIME EVENT

2009-04-21T19:56:00.001-07:00

Above pic: Owen Wright ripping with gained confidence after beating Kelly Slater and Dane Reynolds at Bells Beach.
WQS 6 Star Prime Event $145,000 Win! Hawaii has a big presence at this even with some top of the creme , Dusty Payne , Sunny Garcia, Mason Ho, Jesse Merle Jones, also in the event Adam Robertson, Julian Wilson, Yaden Nicol, Gadauskas Brothers, Owen Wright & Many other stand outs! Contest is starting at 12:00 West Coast Time -2:00 Gulf Coast Time!
www.QuicksilverPro.com
Update by Mig

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: BETHANY HAMILTON ON E! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND

2009-04-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Bethany will be featured on E! Entertainment's 2-hr special "Cheating Death: 15 Incredible Survival Stories"
which premieres THIS WEDNESDAY - April 22nd!!

It's on at 9:00pm on E! (channel 61 in Hawaii).

Find out what channel and time it will play in your area: TV Guide Listing Info
(TO CHECK THE SHOWTIMES FOR YOUR AREA, Click the link that says Click here for your local listings ...it's in blue... then type in your zipcode & select your cable provider)

15 Incredible Survival Stories is a two hour special that will focus on the inspirational stories of those who faced unimaginable circumstances and survived against all odds. We will profile the experiences which changed their lives and the lives of their friends and families. Our production will include men and women who have faced death and lived to tell about it. A woman falls 30,000 feet without a parachute--- a man spends 76 days lost at sea--- another is buried alive for 22 hours. Stay tuned on April 22nd at 9PM to see our rare insight into what it is like to fight for your life and survive.

We hope you get a chance to tune in Wednesday, April 22nd at 9pm (or on one of the days it re-airs) on E!!

www.bethanyhamilton.com

GALVESTON NEWS: A DAY OF WAVES AFTER THE STORM

2009-04-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Surfer: Summer Pankopf

A big storm hit Galveston, Texas Saturday April 18th, 2009. Nearly 10" of rain fell that day. The streets were flooded waist high in many areas. Many accidents occurred in the midst of the storm. Over by Shrimp'n' Stuff a large pothole in the road popped two residents tires. An onning at the route 66 gas station past 37th street and the Seawall, fell onto a Chevy truck.The next day the storm brought some clean little waves and we scored before they disappeared!