Against the backdrop of the golden anniversary celebration of competitive surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier, the Surfing Walk of Fame will honor its 16th class of inductees on Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. Joining more than 100 individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport and culture of surfing are Fred Hemmings, Duke Boyd, Wendy Botha, Mark Martinson and Jackie Baxter.
The open-to-the-public ceremony takes place in front of Jack’s Surfboards located on the corner of PCH and Main. More information is available at www.surfingwalkoffame.com
Video Surfing – An Instant Classic: 2 – Day Two of the 2009 Billabong at Jeffreys Bay will go down in history as one of the most memorable in pro surfing history as flawless conditions led to some incredible surfing, including three 10-point rides. Absorb the new measuring stick of perfection and performance with Slater, Parko, Fanning, Reynolds, Jordy and crew go nuts.
A special promotion by Jamba Juice Hawaii is offering amateur surfers a chance to compete in a pro-style Waikiki surf meet, while also raising money for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF).
It’s all being done in conjunction with the 8th Annual Duke’s OceanFest and one of its marquee events, the Hawaiian Airlines Duke’s Legends Surf Classic, which takes place August 28-29 at Queen’s Surf in Waikiki.
Starting July 15 through August 1, a special coupon can be downloaded at jambahawaii.com and dukefoundation.org and taken to any Jamba Juice in Hawaii, where the holder will be entered into a drawing to win a spot in the Legends Surf Classic or other prizes, including a Surftech surfboard.
In addition, Jamba Juice is donating 20% from each purchase made with the coupon to ODKF’s college scholarships and athletic grants program. TV ads promoting the special are being aired for free by Oceanic Television… Details