She likes skate boarding, or “shralping†as they call it, and she enjoys working with young people. It’s as simple as that. But, when word got around about the incredible work Nancy Chang is doing to inspire young girls in her community, she suddenly found herself on a plane bound for New York to be recognized as a 2008 L’Oreal Paris’ Woman of Worth.
Chang was recognized for her volunteer work with Skate Like a Girl (SLAG), a Seattle organization whose mission is to “empower young girls and women to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.â€Â A University of Washington graduate with a degree in sculpture… More info
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The Maloof Money Cup (www.maloofmoneycup.com), a three-day, five event competition and festival — hailed as the world’s greatest skateboarding competition — is back for a second year. The event, created by Joe Maloof, owner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. during the opening weekend of the OC Fair, July 10-12, 2009.
Sanctioned as the National Championship by World Cup Skateboarding (www.wcsk8.com), the Maloof Money Cup (MMC) — presented by industry vets, etnies and action sports staple Monster Energy— is the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding with more than $450,000 in prize money… More info
the middle of Poland’s largest lake covered by ice, a hundred or so speed demons fly across the frozen surface in special sail boats on blades.
Sleek and built to race, the narrow boat hulls are fixed on a base of three gleaming blades and sports sails like those used in windsurfing to harness wind power and roar across frozen water.
“It’s the speed that gives you an adrenaline rush,” says Tomasz Zakrzewski, ranked number fourth in the world in the DN class ice boat racing.
Sailing on ice is his passion.
“Among the disciplines that use wind and sails, it is the fastest. We sail at three times the speed of the wind…Â More info
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Sanctuary Skateboards, a Redlands-based company, brings creatures of the sea to the pavement.
Sanctuary Skateboards was started in 1997 by Ken Hill, a retired art teacher, and his son Edward Hill, an engineer. The two combined their talents to create the sea creature-shaped cruising boards.
Unlike other skateboards that may have applique stickers or graphics plastered on an oblong piece of board, Ken and Edward’s skateboards are the design.
The idea for Sanctuary Skateboards emerged when Ken was nearing retirement, and Edward, inspired to make the artistic, oceanic-themed cruising boards while surfing…Â More info