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19
Mar

Surfing – Surfing Vietnam, Pat Farley sheds light on the untold story of surfers during the war

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I am a product of the Vietnam War. Though I’ve jokingly said that for years, it is true. During the war my mother was a Vietnamese civilian working as a translator for the United States Army in Saigon, where my father was stationed as an American helicopter pilot in the Navy. They met there. Just as the North Vietnamese were taking over Saigon on April 29, 1975, my mother fled Vietnam aboard a refugee boat amidst the historical chaos. My father was also on the coast, hovering overhead while commandeering his final mission in Vietnam. They were separated but four months later, my mother would ultimately relocate to San Diego where they reunited and eventually married.

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18
Mar

Surfing – Outdoors: It’s never too late to catch a wave

In recent months, you may have seen an advertisement in your favorite surf magazine by Lost, a well-known surfboard/clothing manufacturer. There are three variations that I remember, but there may be more

In one, an Alex Knost-looking character is dolled up in the new punk style, with fake Ray Bans, a V-necked T-shirt, cutoffs and the tag line “If you don’t surf, don’t start” on the bottom of the page.

On the following page, a full color spread of a surfer blowing up on a wave is tagged by another headline, “If you surf, never stop.” Cute ad — and one I’m sure resonates with many surfers out there…  Details

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16
Mar

Surfing – FINDING ALOHA – Friday March 27th benefit film screening with Dan Moore

Pacifica Beach Coalition (PBC) and Pedro Point Surf Club invite you to a benefit screening, reception, and big raffle for ” Finding Aloha,” on Friday, March 27th, at 6:30pm and 8:30pm at the Sanchez Art Center.  Filmmaker Phil Walker took 8 years to complete it and recently won “Best Documentary” at the Honolulu International Film Festival.  Producer and co-star Dan Moore, also a past Billabong XXL winner, will be on hand at the screening to field questions from the audience.

“Finding Aloha” tells a story of adventurous athletes like Layne Beachley, Dan Moore, Jimmy Hall, Vetea David and Mark Andersen, who find the key to harmony in the Hawaiian islands. They discover, and nurture, aloha. ( more … )

Proceeds help the Coalition produce its annual April 18th Earth Day celebration and community-wide cleanup.  If businesses or others wish to donate items for raffle prize baskets, contact Lynn Adams at 650-355-1668. 

Finding Aloha – The Movie
Friday, March 27th — 6:30pm and 9:30pm

at Sanchez Concert Hall
1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica

Tickets:  $15 advance; $20 at door; $10 for Seniors and 16 & under
Buy Tickets at Sonlight Surf Shop | Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Rec

For the trailer and more info on the film, visit http://www.findingalohathemovie.com  or call 650-738-1819 

13
Mar

Surfing – Surf museum plans to sell all items left at former location

The California Surf Museum in Oceanside will sell everything remaining in its old storefront location, including gift-shop merchandise, filing cabinets and other fixtures, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow. …  Details


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