The 2009 2nd Annual Gala, a fundraiser for the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, CA will be bringing the party to the museum’s brand new location at 312 Pier View Way on May 14, 2009.
The 2nd Annual Gala is presented by the California Surf Museum as one of its biggest fundraising events of the year. This year, the Gala will be boasting an incredible showcase of local fine dining establishments 333 Pacific, Vigilucci’s and Harney Sushi. Fine dining food stations will showcase delicious selections which highlight each restaurant’s menu, providing a real taste of Oceanside and a little something for everyone’s palate. There will also be a no-host bar presented by the Pier View Pub, including a specialty Gala drink.
The silent auction for this year’s Gala includes … Details
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Over 100 Events Scheduled To Take Place Globally on June 20
On June 20, 2009, surfers globally will wax their boards, paddle out and catch waves in honor of International Surfing Day presented by Monster Energy.
Founded five years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation…Â Details
Brazilian Jadson Andre has taken out the win at the 2009 Quiksilver Pro Durban at Ansteys Beach on Durban’s Bluff today, defeating Australian ripper Owen Wright after putting on an amazing display of backhand power surfing. Jadson walked away with US$20,000 in prize money and 3,500 WQS ratings points for the win. With a heat score of 18.00 out of a possible 20, the highest score of the entire event, Andre proved the surfer of the event and deservedly took home the title.
In clean four foot conditions and a pushing tide, the Brazilian goofy-footer was in amazing form…Â Details & Pictures