Red Cross Helping American Samoa Tsunami Victims

Please come by for a refreshing beverage. Sorry for the late notice.

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The party next Wednesday is to take the children from a shelter for homeless families here in SF sledding in Tahoe this winter. For most of these children it will be the first time they have ever seen snow and this experience will be something that they remember their entire lives.

I volunteered at this shelter a few years ago and it is truly an amazing place.

There will be free food (provided by the Pizza Place on Noriega), a kick ass DJ, a raffle for the most beautiful surfboard I have ever seen (and other cool stuff ) and there is no cover charge.

Thanks,

Jeff

The event details and jpg of the flier and photo of the board are below. Please help spread the word by inviting your friends.

Wednesday, October 28th 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails 3639 Taraval Street @ 47th Ave., SF

415-681-tide http://www.riptidesf.com

Wet Wednesday Benefit To Take Homeless Children Sledding

Please join SurfPulse.com in raising money to take the children from the Raphael House (a San Francisco shelter for homeless families) sledding in Tahoe this winter.

No cover charge - Free food - DJ Paul (spinning funk, soul, dub, reggae, breaks and hip hop) - Surf Movies projected on a big screen.

$5 raffle for a beautiful Las Olas Surfboard - a 6'1" double bump quad fish - and other great prizes.

A portion of the bar sales and tips will also be donated.

Every Wednesday is Wet Wednesday at the Riptide but the last Wednesday of the month is always a benefit for a non-profit or worthy cause.

Brought to you by Surfpulse.com, Las Olas Surfboards, The Pizza Place on Noriega and Mocha 101 and the Red Vic Movie House.

This just in, Sierra Nevada will be donating $1 for every pint of their beer sold the night of the benefit.

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#6454

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 5:31 am
Subject: Searching For Michael Peterson at the Victoria 10/7/09

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http://www.victoriatheatre.org/calendar.htm

Searching For Michael Peterson at the Victoria 10/7/09 8pm.

http://www.searchingformichaelpeterson.com.au/about/index.php

Should be interesting.

#6453

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 5:28 am
Subject: Tsunami Surf Survivor

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1217609/I-surfed-tsunami-Student-tells-remarkable-escape-rode-killer-Samoan-wave.html

Check out also the NOAA animation at the bottom.

--via Minh

(Sorry about the previous post.)

#6451

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:26 am
Subject: Red Cross American Samoa Tsunami Relief Efforts

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http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=b32ef6bb8da04210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

Red Cross Helping American Samoa Tsunami Victims

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 —

The American Red Cross is on the ground in American Samoa where a tsunami swept across the island after a powerful earthquake hit the South Pacific.

Red Cross has dozens of volunteers already providing food and supplies to those on the island. A team of 50 volunteers is being sent in to supplement the efforts of the local Red Cross team. The Red Cross has a warehouse on American Samoa supplied with cots, flashlights, and cooking and clean-up supplies, and will be sending in additional supplies as quickly as possible.

“We will get there as quickly as we can with what we can,” said Joe Becker, senior vice president for Red Cross Disaster Services. “Our first priority is to provide food and water.” After yesterday’s 8.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami, a significant portion of American Samoa is without power or water amid widespread damage.

Getting information out of the island is very slow at this time. The Red Cross urges those who have been able to contact loved ones on American Samoa to register them with Safe and Well, the best way to share information about their status. You can register on the Red Cross Safe and Well Website at www.redcross.org. If you do not have internet access, call 1-800-REDCROSS to register your loved ones. The information you post will let other loved ones know about the well-being of those on the island. Please note - Safe and Well works only on American Samoa. The service will not work on Samoa.

American Samoa, a group of seven islands about 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii, is a United States Territory. American Samoa and the independent country of Western Samoa make up the Samoan group of islands in the center of Polynesia. According to news reports, four tsunami waves about 15 to 20 feet high came ashore on American Samoa after the earthquake in the South Pacific.

Your financial support will help the Red Cross respond to disasters like this situation in the Samoan islands. You can make a donation by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or (1-800-257-7575 (Spanish), or visiting redcross.org, and choosing whether to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund or American Red Cross International Response Fund.

Help people affected by disasters like the recent earthquakes and floods by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for disasters and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting redcross.org.

A damaged truck is seen among wreckage after a tsunami hit the village of Leone, American Samoa September 30, 2009. A series of tsunamis smashed into the Pacific island nations of American and Western Samoa, killing possibly more than 100 people, destroying villages and injuring hundreds, officials said on Wednesday. A Pacific-wide tsunami warning was issued after an 8.0 magnitude undersea quake off American Samoa, with reports of a small tsunami reaching New Zealand and rising sea levels in several South Pacific island nations.

REUTERS/Raj Borsellino
Courtesy Alertnet.org

A destroyed structure is seen among debris near a church following a tsunami in the village of Leone, American Samoa, September 30, 2009. Scores of people are reported to have been killed in the Samoan Islands after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 triggered a series of tsunami waves early Tuesday local time.

REUTERS/Raj Borsellino
Courtesy Alertnet.org

#6450

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:24 am
Subject: SurfAid Padang Earthquake Update

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FYI

SurfAid Padang Earthquake Update. Saturday 3 October 2009:

Two major earthquakes have hit the Padang, West Sumatra, region - the initial 7.6 on Wednesday evening and then a 6.6 quake on Thursday morning. Padang, the gateway to the Mentawai Islands and where most of the surf charter boats are based, has been seriously damaged and the death toll is more than 1,100 but there are fears that thousands more are still trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings.

SurfAid has gone into emergency mode and has staff doing assessments of the needs of the people in the coastal areas south of Padang, which are heavily populated and impoverished. SurfAid had Mentawai health program staff already in Padang and they have been reassigned to emergency work. SurfAid will respond to the immediate urgent needs with medical staff and supplies. SurfAid has eight doctors and three nurses preparing medical supplies.

SurfAid is buying tents, tarpaulins, food, water and sanitation and medical supplies in Medan, North Sumatra, and getting these to Padang.

The SurfAid office in Padang survived, however the internet system is down, along with electricity and phones, so a priority is to get a new internet system in place along with satellite phones and gensets for power, along with fresh water as the mains water supply is cut off.

SurfAid's Program Director, Dr David Lange, who has been with the organisation less than a month, narrowly escaped from the Ambacang Hotel just before it collapsed. The people behind him didn't make it out and last night emergency crews were using heavy lifting equipment to try to locate any survivors. The Ambacang is a well-known stopover hotel for surfers heading out to the Mentawai Islands.

SurfAid is still trying to locate five of its Indonesian staff in Padang. Sixty Australians were still unaccounted for last night.

SurfAid CEO and Founder Dr Dave Jenkins is in Bali and will fly into Padang when we have our communications systems in place. SurfAid Chief Operating Officer Andrew Judge is in Medan, North Sumatra, hoping to get on one of the full flights to Padang today.

The SurfAid speedboat Sibex was dispatched to a village in Siberut yesterday to check on reports that a school and mosque had collapsed.

SurfAid Mentawai Program Manager Tom Plummer is heading to Padang from his base in Tua Pejat, the regional capital of the Mentawais. His house in Padang is completely flattened. Luckily his pregnant wife, Sas, had just left for the USA. "Thankfully she left on Tuesday, the day before the first earthquake," Tom said. "She had finished a contract with an aid organisation in Aceh and had just shipped all her belongings down to our house in Padang. I haven't told her yet that there's nothing left."

SurfAid Program Director Dr David Lange filed the first report to SurfAid staff after his narrow escape on Wednesday evening: "That was a very large earthquake. I don't know the size yet but large chunks of glass and brick walls of the hotel I was in came down all around me. I can't imagine how I got out. It was like the floor was falling away as I ran over it. I lost my passport, communications, all my money. The city is burning, infrastructure appears damaged (water lines, sewer lines, power lines are down). We need medical supplies, food, shelter and transportation. I would guess hundreds are dead and significant infrastructure damage worthy of a significant response.

“I have only scrapes. I’m in a safe place. We are going to set up a field hospital now. I’m using someone else’s computer and won’t be able to communicate.”

A few hours later, David filed this report: “I just can’t believe I’m alive. The people right behind me didn’t make it out, the blocks from the hotel were falling all around me.

“One hospital, called Silasi, is completely ruined and non-functional. One other private hospital is damaged severely but functioning out of tents. The main public hospital I did not assess. The Ambacang Hotel and Spice Homestay are both collapsed, with lots of westerners in the Ambacang.

“I saw dozens of the biggest buildings collapsed in town, most of the damage is concentrated in the commercial centre markets, the main pasar, which was fully packed. The one-storey homes seem OK but people aren’t staying in them because of fear. Water mains are ruined and power lines are down. No fuel is available right now.

“People are trapped and screaming for help but they are below huge slabs that will take heavy equipment and there is none. I would expect hundreds dead when the final toll is known, but the big issue is that the normal infrastructure is down. We should focus on supporting infrastructure: tents, tent clinics, clean water, food.”

SurfAid has launched the SurfAid Padang Earthquake Relief Appeal. You can donate via our website at www.surfaidinternational.org

Thank you very much – and many thanks to all who have already donated.

-    Kirk Willcox
     SurfAid International Communications Director
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     M: + 61 407 063 829
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#6449

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:11 pm
Subject: FYI - No California Tsunami warning

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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/09/no-california-tsumani-warning-from-79-american-samoa-earthquake.html

No California tsunami warning from magnitude 7.9 American Samoa earthquake

September 29, 2009 | 11:46 am

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck in Pacific Ocean near American Samoa today, but officials have not issued a tsunami warning for the California coast.

The temblor hit about 10:48 p.m. PDT, and there was no immediate word of injuries or damage.

Federal authorities said it's unclear whether the quake formed a tsunami -- but even if it did, there isno danger to the Pacific coast of California, Oregon or Washington at this time.

Officials did issue a watch for the Hawaiian Islands as well as other island areas, including New Zealand and New Guinea.

American Samoa is more than 4,000 miles from Los Angeles.

-- Shelby Grad

#6448

From: Rajesh Kadam <rkadam@...>
Date: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:07 am
Subject: Re: Wet Wed. 9/30/09 & Other Varietal Bits

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check out charityfocus.org. They are doing a lot of good work and is almost entirely volunteer run.
Rajesh

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 10:11 PM, Max Tom <Maximooo@...> wrote:

The red tide this week has at times been biblical in proportions. It only affects me when I breathe.

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Not only does Dane Reynolds rip. He also listens to the Velvet Underground. Complete boxed set. Dane was so dehydrated from the scorching SoCal sun, before his fourth heat of the day in the final against Mick Fanning, he needed and I.V. drip of electrolytes.

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If anyone knows of a charity that might be a good fit for a benefit party Wet Wed. for the next year, please let me know and I will pass it on to Jeff at the Riptide. Please see below.

Mahalo!

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Surfers Against Mountaintop Removal: A Wet Wednesday Benefit Party

Wednesday, September 30th 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails 3639 Taraval St. @ 47th Ave, SF
415-681-tide No cover charge.
http://www.riptidesf.com

Please join Surfpulse for the Wet Wednesday last Wednesday of the month benefit at the Riptide. http://www.surfpulse.com

This month's party will help support Climate Ground Zero and communities in Appalachia that are fighting the coal industry's practice of mountaintop removal. http://www.climategroundzero.org

We will be raffling a custom Las Olas surfboard and gift certificates to cool local businesses like the Pizza Place on Noriega, Mocha 101, free passes to the Red Vic Movie House and other great prizes.

http://www.lasolassurfboards.com

Our feature movie will be "2 Big Days at OB, December 2008" by local filmmaker Doug Schultz. DJ Paul will be spinning breaks, soul, reggae, funk, house and hip hop and there will be plenty of free food.

There is never a cover charge at the Riptide and a portion of the bar sales and tips will also be donated.

It's Wet Wednesday every Wednesday at the Riptide but the last Wednesday of the month is alway a benefit for a non-profit or a worthy cause.

Mountaintop removal coal mining is an atrocious form of strip mining that literally explodes the tops of mountains to get at coal buried beneath. To date, 500 mountains have been destroyed by this horrible practice, over 1200 miles of streams and rivers buried by it's debris. Not only is traditional Appalachian culture being wiped out by the mining industry the residents have developed an array of health issues due to the air pollution and water contamination caused by Mountain top removal.

#6447

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:11 am
Subject: Wet Wed. 9/30/09 & Other Varietal Bits

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http://www.lasolassurfboards.com

The red tide this week has at times been biblical in proportions. It only affects me when I breathe.

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Not only does Dane Reynolds rip. He also listens to the Velvet Underground. Complete boxed set. Dane was so dehydrated from the scorching SoCal sun, before his fourth heat of the day in the final against Mick Fanning, he needed and I.V. drip of electrolytes.

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If anyone knows of a charity that might be a good fit for a benefit party Wet Wed. for the next year, please let me know and I will pass it on to Jeff at the Riptide. Please see below.

Mahalo!

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Surfers Against Mountaintop Removal: A Wet Wednesday Benefit Party

Wednesday, September 30th 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails 3639 Taraval St. @ 47th Ave, SF

415-681-tide No cover charge.

http://www.riptidesf.com

Please join Surfpulse for the Wet Wednesday last Wednesday of the month benefit at the Riptide. http://www.surfpulse.com

This month's party will help support Climate Ground Zero and communities in Appalachia that are fighting the coal industry's practice of mountaintop removal. http://www.climategroundzero.org

We will be raffling a custom Las Olas surfboard and gift certificates to cool local businesses like the Pizza Place on Noriega, Mocha 101, free passes to the Red Vic Movie House and other great prizes.

Our feature movie will be "2 Big Days at OB, December 2008" by local filmmaker Doug Schultz. DJ Paul will be spinning breaks, soul, reggae, funk, house and hip hop and there will be plenty of free food.

There is never a cover charge at the Riptide and a portion of the bar sales and tips will also be donated.

It's Wet Wednesday every Wednesday at the Riptide but the last Wednesday of the month is alway a benefit for a non-profit or a worthy cause.

Mountaintop removal coal mining is an atrocious form of strip mining that literally explodes the tops of mountains to get at coal buried beneath. To date, 500 mountains have been destroyed by this horrible practice, over 1200 miles of streams and rivers buried by it's debris. Not only is traditional Appalachian culture being wiped out by the mining industry the residents have developed an array of health issues due to the air pollution and water contamination caused by Mountain top removal.

#6446

From: "julesrules_79" <juliana_lin@...>
Date: Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:14 pm
Subject: SF Surfrider 2nd Annual Women's Paddle-Out & Beach Clean-up!

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The SF chapter of Surfrider Foundation invites you to the 2nd AnnualWomen's Paddle-Out & Beach Clean-up!

Share the Stoke, meet newpeople, catch some waves or do some yoga, and then help clean-up OceanBeach! Open to everyone! First 30 surfers receives a free Surfriderrashguard!
$1 raffle for surf gear & Barefoot Wines! Sunday,October 4, 2009
Surf & Yoga at 10am / Clean-up at 11am /Volunteer BBQ at 1pm
North Ocean Beach at Stairway 17 (across fromBeach Chalet)
www.sfsurfrider.org/paddleout

#6445

From: "acaciakoa" <acaciakoa@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:34 pm
Subject: Rare High-performance Twin Fin for Sale - Akila Aipa Shaped

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Put my sweet 6'-3" Akila Aipa twin up for sale on Craigslist:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/spo/1371890046.html

Orginally from Mollusk SF. These boards scream and are hard to find.

Aloha,

Koa

#6444

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:45 am
Subject: Wet Wednesday 8/26 Benefit for STW

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Last month, Jeff donated $1775 from the Riptide Bar and raffle to ArtSeed to help send disadvantaged youth from the Bayview Hunter's Point neighborhood to summer art programs.

This month's party is to benefit Save The Waves. Please help support Jeff's good work with your binge drinking, and designate a driver for a safe journey home.

Mahalo!

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Wednesday, August 26th 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails

3639 Taraval St. @ 47th Avenue, San Francisco

http://www.riptidesf.com

Save The Waves Benefit and Outside Lands Festival Kickoff Party

Please join us for a Wet Wednesday benefit for the Save The Waves Coalition and Outside Lands Festival kickoff party. There is no cover charge and there will be free food and DJ Paul will be spinning breaks, dub reggae, soul and funk and surf flicks will be projected on the big screen. With the generous support of: Surfpulse.com, Las Olas Surfboards and the Outside Lands Festival We will be raffling a Las Olas Surfboard (6'0" round tail thruster with glass on fins) and a pair of tickets to the Outside Lands Festival. A portion of the bar sales and tips will also be donated to the Save the Waves Coalition http://www.savethewaves.org/ The Save The Waves Coalition is an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the coastal environment, with an emphasis on the surf zone, and educating the public about its value. Wet Wednesday is every Wednesday at the Riptide but the last Wednesday of every month is surfboard raffle and benefit party for a non-profit or worthy cause.

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#6443

From: "mandrews68" <mandrews68@...>
Date: Thu Aug 6, 2009 4:28 am
Subject: Looking for partner to rent sweet Portola Shores condo - 2br/2.5ba

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Hi,

I am interested in finding a compatible housemate to rent a gorgeous 2 bedroom,
2.5 bath condo at Portola Shores. The condo has been recently updated with
tile/granite kitchen, hardwood floors, a jacuzzi bath tub in the master bedroom
bath, maple kitchen cabinets, the works! This condo is split level with the
kitchen, dining, and living room +.5 bath above and the two bedrooms and 2 full
baths + washer/dryer below. I believe there is a two car garage included (not
carport, but real enclosed garage).

If you surf Linda MAr, you've seen the yellow complex nestled into the hillside
above Wander Inn. This unit is in there. <5 minute walk to the beach!

Owner is asking 2600/mo rent. Interested? Let's chat. I am a clean, neat,
full-time professional working for a software company in Palo Alto. I love
surfing too.

Mike

#6442

From: "mandrews68" <mandrews68@...>
Date: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:42 pm
Subject: Surf Buddy

mandrews68

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Hey, been a member here for a long time - 5+ years?! I live in Pacifica now, but
ironically don't get out to surf as much as I did when I lived in Burlingame.
Anyway, looking for a surf pal to get out at LM, Rockaway, Montara one or two
days a week. Weekdays dawn patrol is about all I can do. Weekends are generally
free.

Mike

#6441

From: "BOB" <surfdog9@...>
Date: Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:16 pm
Subject: New Linda Mar Surf Report

surfdog9

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I'm going to be posting a daily surf report for Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica and the surrounding areas at http://lindamar.rwolffe.com

#6440

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:56 am
Subject: Wet Wednesday / Artseed Benefit Party

maximoootom

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Please come and support Jeff at Riptide with your good drinking efforts!

Mahalo!

--Max--

Hey Friends,

Please help spread the word about the benefit party we are having at the end of this month. Below is a description of the event and I also attached graphics of the fliers. If you would like to grab some fliers or posters I will have them down at the bar tonight. I'm also hanging the board this afternoon and tickets will be available.

Thank you all so much,

Jeff

Wet Wednesday / Artseed Benefit Party

July 29th 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails (must be 21 or older to attend)

3639 Taraval Street @ 47th Avenue, San Francisco

http://www.Riptidesf.com

415-681-Tide

Please join us for a benefit party to help send children from the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhoods to Artseed's Intensive Summer Camp http://www.artseed.org

If you're lucky you might win the $5 raffle for a surfboard or a stay at a bed and breakfast on Mexico's Pacific Coast and even if your ticket doesn't come up the winner you will still enjoy the free Mexican food, DJ Paul spinning dub, breaks, soul, funk and house music and Mexico surf movies played on a big screen.

With the generous support of Surfpulse.com http://www.surfpulse.com we will be raffling a 6'6'' round-pin single fin "bio-foam" Las Olas Surfboard http://www.lasolassurfboards.com and a stay at Casa Delfin Sonriente in Toncones, Mexico http://www.casadelfinsonriente.com/ a gift certificate to Mocha 101 at 1722 Taraval Street and other great prizes.

There is no cover charge and raffle tickets are only $5 each. A portion of the bar sales and tips will also be donated.

Every Wednesday is Wet Wednesday at the Riptide but the last Wednesday of the month the Riptide hosts a benefit party for a different non-profit or worthy cause.

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#6439

From: <monica@...>
Date: Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:31 pm
Subject: Re:Patrick "Happy" Julian

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Best is to contact Greg Cochran, head of Pedro Point Surf Club, as they organized the paddle-out…

www.surfpedropoint.org

-monica

#6438

From: "saltytaco2000" <saltytaco2000@...>
Date: Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:52 am
Subject: Patrick "Happy" Julian

saltytaco2000

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I was rinsing off at the shower at LM this morning and noticed a sign for a
memorial paddle out. I was just assuming it was a some old guy who was a
surfer...then I saw the picture. I never knew who he was but have seen him in
out in the line up over the years. I was kind of shock and got goose bumps all
over.

http://www.surfpulse.com/2009/07/paddle-out-memorial-for-patrick-happy-julian-in\
-pacifica-on-saturday-july-18-2009/

Anyone knew Happy? He seem like a really cool guy. Any info on how folks can
donate to his son's education fund online?

Jim

#6437

From: joel <atimetunnel@...>
Date: Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:40 pm
Subject: Summer Dayz

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I am missing the nice longboard days at Bolinas, when things are right of course. Anyone have a suggestion where else around here I can find a break like that? I have yet to find one...

#6436

From: Rajesh Kadam <rkadam@...>
Date: Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:01 pm
Subject: Re: Surf Buddy

rajesh_kadam51

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Hi,
I am beginning surfer as well. Surfed couple of times in Costa Rica. Would love to do it here with a buddy. But I will need to rent both wetsuit and board. Am in Sunnyvale.
Thanks
Rajesh

On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 9:37 AM, bkellow@... <bkellow@...> wrote:

I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern California. I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo county to go surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.

Thanks,

Bashar

#6435

From: "Michael" <Ravenhawkwolf67@...>
Date: Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:43 am
Subject: Greetings all

ravenhawkwolf67

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Hello my name is Michael, I used to live in the Norcal area back in 2002/2003
(eureka/arcata) when i lived there i used to frequent such places as patricks
point, luffenhotz, clam beach, moon beach etc.  I knew wade and grant at Saltys
(was bummed to hear they went under like humboldt surf did as well) I am looking
at hopefully within the next few months as soon as I can to relocate back there
with my sweetie and wanted to get to know people and make some new friends. as
far as surfing well; i am a Goofy, like all types of surf though i am somewhat
partial to longboards, i did alot of body surfing and boogie boarding (given at
the time my finances could not afford a regular board) so honestly my skill
level is seriously grom as far as board riding, but once i do get out there
getting a board is priority number one. look forward to hearing form you all.

#6434

From: Yubani Hernandez <hernandezmiranday@...>
Date: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:07 am
Subject: Re: Re: Surf Buddy

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Hey I'm lookin for a surf buddy too!! I live in SJ but go to Santa Cruz to surf;)

I'm a super beginner by the way >_< hit me up!

Sent from my iPhone

Yubani Hernandez

On Jul 15, 2009, at 5:44 PM, Steve <norcalwood77@...> wrote:

I'am looking for a surf group, I haven't had much Luck finding a club.. I'm starting to think there my be a few reasons.. I have 31/2 wetsuits stiched to gether and weigh close 427 pounds I float like a bouy.. Sometimes all I think is that I need a head lamp.. Then I would be like the real thing.. Anyhay still looking for a club. I like to eat Hawaiian BBQ and surf...
I like to surf lindamare so when you see me be sure to say what's up player or Big Dog!!

Thanks to those fellow surfers!!!!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 15, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Cynthia Krueger <wavedance@gmail.com> wrote:

There are also a couple Meetup groups you could join:

Coastside Surfers (San Mateo Cnty) http://www.meetup.com/coastside-surf
San Jose Surfing http://www.meetup.com/surfers

Cynthia
http://surfergrrrl.blogspot.com

On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Steve Hindman <hindmansm@yahoo.com> wrote:

Manabu T., aka Stokemaster, runs a Facebook group (and has a twitter feed) where you could find lots of like-minded surfers with similar abilities. He also ran a site called stokemaster..com, which is defunct, but may be coming back.

Steve
--- In norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com, "bkellow@..." <bkellow@...> wrote:
>
> I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern California. I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo county to go surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bashar
>

#6433

From: Steve <norcalwood77@...>
Date: Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:44 am
Subject: Re: Re: Surf Buddy

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I'am looking for a surf group, I haven't had much Luck finding a club.. I'm starting to think there my be a few reasons.. I have 31/2 wetsuits stiched to gether and weigh close 427 pounds I float like a bouy.. Sometimes all I think is that I need a head lamp.. Then I would be like the real thing.. Anyhay still looking for a club. I like to eat Hawaiian BBQ and surf...

I like to surf lindamare so when you see me be sure to say what's up player or Big Dog!!

Thanks to those fellow surfers!!!!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 15, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Cynthia Krueger <wavedance@...> wrote:

There are also a couple Meetup groups you could join:

Coastside Surfers (San Mateo Cnty) http://www.meetup.com/coastside-surf
San Jose Surfing http://www.meetup.com/surfers

Cynthia
http://surfergrrrl.blogspot.com

On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Steve Hindman <hindmansm@yahoo.com> wrote:

Manabu T., aka Stokemaster, runs a Facebook group (and has a twitter feed) where you could find lots of like-minded surfers with similar abilities. He also ran a site called stokemaster.com, which is defunct, but may be coming back.

Steve
--- In norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com, "bkellow@..." <bkellow@...> wrote:
>
> I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern California. I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo county to go surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bashar
>

#6432

From: Cynthia Krueger <wavedance@...>
Date: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:45 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Surf Buddy

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http://surfergrrrl.blogspot.com

There are also a couple Meetup groups you could join:

Coastside Surfers (San Mateo Cnty) http://www.meetup.com/coastside-surf
San Jose Surfing http://www.meetup.com/surfers

Cynthia

On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Steve Hindman <hindmansm@...> wrote:

Manabu T., aka Stokemaster, runs a Facebook group (and has a twitter feed) where you could find lots of like-minded surfers with similar abilities. He also ran a site called stokemaster.com, which is defunct, but may be coming back.

Steve
--- In norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com, "bkellow@..." <bkellow@...> wrote:
>
> I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern California. I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo county to go surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bashar
>

#6431

From: "Steve Hindman" <hindmansm@...>
Date: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:37 pm
Subject: Re: Surf Buddy

hindmansm

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Manabu T., aka Stokemaster, runs a Facebook group (and has a twitter feed) where
you could find lots of like-minded surfers with similar abilities.  He also ran
a site called stokemaster.com, which is defunct, but may be coming back.

Steve
--- In norcalsurfing@yahoogroups.com, "bkellow@..." <bkellow@...> wrote:
>
> I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern
California. I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo
county to go surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bashar
>

#6430

From: "bkellow@..." <bkellow@...>
Date: Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:37 pm
Subject: Surf Buddy

bkellow...

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I am a beginner level surfer who's surfing partner moved to southern California.
I am looking for a new surfing buddy/group preferably in San Mateo county to go
surfing with. I normally surf over the weekends.

Thanks,

Bashar

#6429

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:20 pm
Subject: Riptide Benefit for SF Ocean Film Festival 6/24/09

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Please come and support Jeff's good efforts at the Riptide with your good spirits. See details below. A pic of the raffle board is attached.

Mahalo and Aloha!

--Max--

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Wet Wednesday 6/24 8PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails

3639 Taraval @ 47^th Ave., San Francisco

http://www.riptidesf.com

Benefit for San Francisco Ocean Film Festival

Please join us for a special Wet Wednesday

$5 surfboard raffle with other great prizes!

Free Food, DJ Paul & surf and environmental

films from past San Francisco Ocean Film Festivals.

A portion of the bar proceeds and tips will be donated.

Wet Wednesday is every week at the Riptide but

the last Wednesday of each month will benefit

a different environmental or humanitarian non-profit.

This month’s party is for the San Francisco

Ocean Film Festival http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/

which showcases independent films from around the

world that reveal the wonder, beauty, danger and joy

of the oceans and the battle to protect them.

Prizes include a 6'0'' classic eco-foam fish by http://www.lasolassurfboards.com

VIP tickets to the SF Ocean Film Festival

Gift certificates from Wood House Fish co. http://www.woodhousefish.com/

and Mocha 101 1722 Taraval St. @ 28^th Ave., SF

Other great prizes as well!

Complimentary food provided by Caffe’ Macaroni http://www.caffemacaroni.com/index2.shtml

Brought to you with the generous support of http://www.surfpulse.com

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SF Ocean 1.jpg

#6428

From: "OceanHealth.Org" <eli@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 3:29 am
Subject: World Oceans Day Events in June

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World Oceans Day 2009 Events:
  http://www.oceanhealth.org

  RSVP or Questions?
  eli@...


  June 6, Saturday, 9:45a-12p
  World Oceans Day Shoreline Cleanup
  Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley, CA
  RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=82912567897

  June 7, Sunday, 10a-12p
  World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup
  Judah Street Entrance to Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA
  RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=55915392141

  June 8, Monday, 6:30p-9p
  World Oceans Day Film Festival
  Montara Lighthouse, Montara, CA
  RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172640435149

  June 10, Wednesday, 6p doors open, 7p Films
  World Oceans Day Film Festival
  Victoria Theatre, 16th St. & Mission St., San Francisco, CA
  RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=83358966876
  Buy $10 advance tickets: http://www.victoriatheatre.org or at the door

#6427

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Wed May 20, 2009 7:13 am
Subject: Riptide - Wet Wednesday 5/20/09

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http://www.insanereagan.com/

* World premiere of "Drill Baby, Drill - Climate Inferno" featuring disco dancing Oil CEOs, polar bears, dolphins, sea turtles and jellyfish spotted at the April 16th SF rally against offshore oil drilling.

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A few weeks ago, 4/16/09, Obama's Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar held the last of 4 regional public hearings here in San Francisco on whether to continue with one of the final acts of the Bush Administration, the lifting of the moratorium on offshore drilling. The Secretary presented a report by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) on the energy resources of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). In attendance were, public officials, Barbara Boxer and the Governor of Oregon amoung others, citizens, activists and petroleum industry lobbyists.

http://www.mms.gov/

http://www.doi.gov/ocs/

The latter part of the day was devoted to taking comments from the public. I filled out a comment card on behalf of the 600 or so surfers of the NorCal Surfing Group asking the Secretary to view our unspoiled natural coastline as a resource for recreation and quality of life and to not allow for the expansion of offshore drilling and to encourage the development of renewable and environmentally responsible sources of energy.

There was a rally in the middle of the day. Jeff, the bartender at the Riptide's Wet. Weds. performed a piece, "Drill, Baby, Drill" with his guerilla theater group. Videoed and edited by yours truly, first ever. Check it out for it's big screen premier Wed. at the Riptide or check it out here:

Mahalo!

--Max--

---------- Forwarded message ----------

This Wet Wednesday, May 20th we are having a special party at the Riptide.

There is no cover charge, free food, a great DJ, a surfboard raffle for a good cause, local and environmental surf flicks and a book release party for one of our Wet Wednesday regulars.

Hope you can make it.

Thanks,

Jeff

Wet Wednesday

May, 20th 9PM-2AM

The Riptide Cocktails

3639 Taraval St. @ 47th Ave., SF

http:///www.riptidesf.com

Salt Water Buddha / Surfrider Surfboard Raffle

* $5 raffle for a Las Olas "Eco-Foam” surfboard http://www.lasolassurfboards.com/

* All proceeds donated to the Surfrider Foundation http://www.sfsurfrider.org/

* Book release party for Jaimal Yogis, author of Saltwater Buddha: A surfers quest to find zen on the sea.

* Local surf films by Robert Vezzone

* Environmental surf films from Surfrider

* World premiere of "Drill Baby, Drill - Climate Inferno" featuring disco dancing Oil CEOs, polar bears,

dolphins, sea turtles and jellyfish spotted at the April 16th SF rally against offshore oil drilling.

* No cover charge, free Mediterranean vegetarian food and a soundtrack for the evening provided by DJ Raphael.

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#6426

From: Max Tom <Maximooo@...>
Date: Mon May 11, 2009 5:42 am
Subject: Life Is A Wave Benefit at 111 Minna Gallery - 5/14/09

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“Life Is A Wave” 2009 Coming to San Francisco

Save The Waves to honor Fernando Aguerre at Life Is A Wave event on May 14^th

San Francisco, CA - Save The Waves Coalition announces its third annual Life Is A Wave benefit event, a yearly celebration of coastal environmentalism through music, art, film, and community activism. Life Is A Wave 2009 will roll in on May 14 from 6pm–midnight, once again at 111 Minna Gallery in downtown San Francisco. The multimedia event will feature live music from several innovative new bands, including Bay Area heavyweights Bayonics, as well as the fast-rising Kapakahi – both known for their dynamic mix of world beats and highly energetic live shows. Opening will be Clif Bar Inc.’s own Dung Beetles, along with DJs M3, OmarEtch, and DJ Paul.

This year Save The Waves will honor Reef founder, International Surfing Association President and philanthropist Fernando Aguerre as recipient of the 2009 Wave Saver Award, for his work and support defending coastlines around the world.

Sponsors of Life Is A Wave 2009 include Clif Bar, Jim Beam, Joie de Vivre Hotels, New Belgium Brewing, Ocean Vodka, Patagonia, Quiksilver Foundation, Zola Acaí, Mavericks Surf Ventures, Surfline, and 1% For The Planet. Additional sponsors will be announced closer to the event date.

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Life Is A Wave 2009: Live Music + Surf Films + Live & Silent Auction + Raffle

111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, California

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Time: 6 PM – Midnight

Tickets: $20 general and $50 green package (available at the door)

($50 green package includes one-year Save The Waves membership and special gift)

All proceeds to benefit Save The Waves Coalition

____________________________________________________________

Location and Information:

111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

111 Minna Street, San Francisco CA 94105 (between New Montgomery and Third Street)

Info: 111 Minna Gallery: http://www.111minnagallery.com/ (415) 974-1719
Save The Waves Coalition: http://www.savethewaves.org (831) 426-6169

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About Save The Waves Coalition: Save The Waves is an environmental coalition dedicated to preserving the world's surf spots and their surrounding environments. The organization’s goal is to preserve and protect surfing locations around the planet and to educate the public about their value. Save The Waves works in partnership with local communities, foreign and national governments, as well as other conservation groups to prevent coastal development from entering the surf zone. Save The Waves is a 501(c)3 non-profit. http://www.savethewaves.org

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About Fernando Aguerre: Fernando Aguerre was born and raised in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. After completing law school in Argentina, he moved to the U.S. and with his brother co-founded Reef, a successful sandal and surfwear company, which they sold in 2005. He has created or been involved with dozens of charitable and surfing-related organizations, including the International Surfing Association, where he currently serves as president, Surfrider Argentina (co-founder), SurfAid International (Chairman Advisory Board), Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (co-founder, SIMA Humanitarian Fund Vice President, Liquid Nation Ball Chairman), and numerous others. Fernando continues to donate his time and other resources to the many organizations in which he participates, as member, advisor or board member, always as an unpaid volunteer, in search of his dream of a better world. He continues to surf daily near his home in La Jolla, California.

#6425

From: "stef_p1" <stef_p1@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Subject: Sixth Annual Surf Swap Meet at Log Shop - May 17 th

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It's time again for the 6th Annual Surf Gear Swap Meet !!!

May 17 fron Noon to 4pm - there will be Live Music

Come Buy , Sell , Trade or just Browse. Private Sellers and Surf Gear Reps/
Vendors selling all types of gear, clothing, wetsuits, surfboards, etc...

Location : the Log Shop - 640 Crespi drive in Pacifica.

Sellers : please reserve a space by replying to me at stef_p1@...