tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52758001953700575902024-02-07T08:40:12.221-08:00US West Kayak Surf AssociationThe site for all contests, team selection, and "expression sessions" on the west coast. If you like to sit down and surf, this is the spot.US West Surf Kayak Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067230946675928508noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-70556664026038892742011-10-23T09:41:00.000-07:002011-10-23T09:42:49.713-07:002011 US West Final PlacingsBelow are the final placings for the Team and Individual competition for the 2011 World Surf Kayak Championships.<br />
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Great job, team, not only in placements but also in representing on and off the beach at the event.<br />
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">US West Team Third Place</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Dave Johnston First Place Masters
Short</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Buck Johnson First Place Grand
Masters Long</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Dennis Judson Third Place Grand Masters Long</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Dan Crandall Fourth
Place Grand Masters Long</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Rachael Krugman: Second Place Womens Short</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e; font-size: 11pt;">Devon Barker: Fourth
Place Womens Short</span></div>Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-79659914163890672932011-10-04T13:04:00.000-07:002011-10-05T04:11:52.389-07:002011 US West Team Blog 10/4/2011It's been an amazing time of competition, camaraderie, and good times on the beach here at Jennette's Pier in Nag's Head, North Carolina. The team has been surfing their hearts out in varying conditions, from 2 foot shorepound to well overhead perfect beachbreak.<br />
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The team has made it in to the finals...the best 3 team advanced, and the US West team will be surfing against England and Basque Country for the highest honor in the surf kayak community.<br />
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In the individuals competition the current situation is:<br />
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Womens Finals:<br />
Rachael Krugman<br />
Devon Barker<br />
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Mens Short SemiFinals:<br />
Galen Licht<br />
Dave Johnston<br />
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Masters Short Finals:<br />
Dave Johnston<br />
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Grand Master Short Finals:<br />
Buck Johnson<br />
Dan Crandall<br />
Dennis Johnson<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/">http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/</a> for more, including pictures and score results.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-20916678886158163552011-09-26T11:25:00.000-07:002011-09-26T11:25:34.307-07:002011 US West Team Blog 09/23/2011<br />
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Its September 23<sup>rd</sup> and Teresa, my friend, and I (Galen) are one long day
or 800 miles from Nags Head. Nags Head is the new location of the 2011 World
Surf kayak Championships presented by Valley Surf Kayaks. The contest had to be
moved after Hurricane Irene devastated Cape Hatteras. I can only imagine the
organizing committee has been working overtime to get everything in line for
the event. We, the US West Surf Kayak Team, are grateful for their extra work
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I would like to thank Kokatat for sponsoring the 2011 US
West Surf Kayak Team as we get ready to compete at the World Championships. The
entire team will be proudly wearing special edition knappster shorty tops and
the orbit pfd. The 2011 USWSKT is made up of 18 surf kayakers ranging from 14
to 62 years old. The team brings a wealth of experience and excitement. We are
especially excited to bring two juniors from Idaho, Jeffery and Troy, who will
be competing in their first world championships. </div>
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Here is the 2011 USWSKT: </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Buck</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Johnson Mens HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Chris</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Bensch Mens HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Dan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Crandall Mens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Dave</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Johnston Mens HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Dennis</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Judson Mens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Barker Womens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Licht Mens HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Riser Womens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Steehler Junior HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Hoff Mens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Radis Mens HP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Krugman Womens IC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Starr Mens HP</span></div>
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The Team has been training hard for the past 6 months
getting ready for the contest. We are excited to work our hardest to bring back
the team title. The US West Surf Kayak Team last won the team title in 2005
when the worlds were in Costa Rica and we are ready to bring it back
again. Follow the US West Surf Kayak
Team at <a href="http://www.surf.kayaking.com/">www.surf.kayaking.com</a>. We
will have daily updates with pictures </div>
Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-10567690512360756402011-09-15T12:31:00.001-07:002011-09-15T12:31:54.578-07:002011 WSKA RulesSuffice to say, there are a lot of rules. Visit <a href="http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/wska-rules-current-2010-11/">here</a> for a complete listing.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-68598969350710829912011-09-15T11:17:00.000-07:002011-09-15T11:19:32.629-07:002011 World Surf Kayak Championships<br />
The <a href="http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/">2011 World Surf Kayak Championships</a> and related events are being held September 28th through October 10th, in Nag's Head, North Carolina.<br />
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Stop by and see the US West Team represent!Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-81638419838058362032011-09-15T11:08:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:38:19.632-07:002011 US West Surf Kayak TeamCongratulations to the 2011 US West Surf Kayak Team! They will be representing the West Coast at the <a href="http://www.worldchampionshipsofsurfkayaking.com/">World Championships</a> in North Carolina this September & October.<br />
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Devon Barker<br />
Chris Bensch<br />
Dan Crandall<br />
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Kate Duncan<br />
Jim Grossman<br />
Mat Hoff<br />
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Buck Johnson<br />
Dave Johnston<br />
Dennis Judson<br />
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Rachael Krugman<br />
Galen Licht<br />
Julie Mitravich<br />
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Matt Radis<br />
Jameson Riser<br />
Rick Starr<br />
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Jeffrey Steehler<br />
Wayne Waddington<br />
Troy Wilson<br />
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Special thanks to Morlee Griswold, Dick Wold, and all the other team supportersJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05625419538410430038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-91574876245288812302011-05-26T11:43:00.000-07:002011-05-26T11:59:15.245-07:00Pacific City Surf Off<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">There's an exciting new surf competition looming on the near horizon! This contest is in the process of sanctioning from the WSKA and is worth a mention promising some new energy and stoke. It's also one of the most affordable contests on the West Coast. Get your paddle out and take a break from the off-season blues!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">Pacific City Surf Off</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, fantasy; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; ">June 4-5, 2011</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Pacific City, OR</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Details and registration can be found here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207675072589157">Pacific City Surf Off</a> and <a href="http://aldercreek.rezgo.com/details/23398/pacific-city-surf-off">Registration Information</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-73611790612032982902010-10-06T11:16:00.000-07:002010-10-06T13:23:32.259-07:00Upcoming USWSKA Sanctioned Events<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">The summer surf on the West Coast was small, inconsistent, and often flat. With the arrival of fall, the ocean seems to be shaping up to deliver us some nice clean, big waves ideal for heated competition!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">There are only a handful of </span>USWSKA sanctioned events left to earn points towards getting a place on the 2011 Worlds team. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;">Davenport Paddle Surf Classic</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, fantasy; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; ">November 13 - 14th, 2010</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Davenport, CA</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Details and registration can be found here: <a href="http://davenportpaddlesurf.com/">Davenport Surf Classic</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Registration closes November 7th at midnight so don't delay!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, fantasy; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; ">March 17 - 20th, 2011</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Santa Cruz, CA</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This year's festival is the 25th year anniversary of the contest! Keep your eyes open for more information here: <a href="http://asudoit.com/kayak_fest/index.html">Surf Kayak Festival</a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, serif; ">_________________________________</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Results are in for the premiere event on the most North Western coast!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">The Hobuck Hoedown</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, fantasy; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; ">October 2 - 3rd, 2010</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, fantasy; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, fantasy; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://hobuckhoedown.blogspot.com/">RESULTS</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: 13px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Congratulations to all competitors and many thanks to all the sponsors and organizers for their hard work in such an awesome contest and keeping our sport alive and thriving on the West Coast! This event is sanctioned for points on the US West Surf Kayak Worlds Team.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div></span></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div></span>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-43493822714771240672010-04-04T08:44:00.000-07:002010-04-04T09:00:24.981-07:00Pico Creek - April 2010<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">The Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival this March was exciting, filled with awesome people and awesome stoke! The excitement isn't over yet this spring! The Pico Creek Contest is ON!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; ">Pico Creek Contest</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Georgia, fantasy; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">April 24 - 25th, 2010</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">San Simeon, CA</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9065 Hearst Drive</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Pico Creek, located in the tiny burg of San Simeon, is an amazing wonderland of surf breaks. They can be big and heavy, or small and clean, or somewhat in between. As a challenging and fun break, this is the site of two of the US West Team Trials. It's also a great weekend visitor spot with: elephant seals, wine tasting, Hearst Castle, arts & crafts shops and beautiful scenery. The cost is $69/night at the Sea Breeze Inn. Call (805) 927-3284 and mention the Surf Kayak Contest!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Categories include:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Mens and Womens Open</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Mens and Womens IC</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Paddle Board</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Waveski<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1st Category: $60</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">2nd Category: $40</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3rd Category: $30</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4th Category: $20 </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, serif; ">Registration is through Active.com and closes April 22 @ 11:59pm: <a href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1851531">Pico Creek Registration</a></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div></span>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-67490221012875247582009-11-09T21:42:00.000-08:002009-11-09T22:03:30.729-08:00Jalama Expression Session<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, -webkit-fantasy;">T<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;">he Surf Dog's annual Jalama Beach Expression Session is just around the corner!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;">Jalama Expression Session</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 128, 160); font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">December 4 - 6th, 2009</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">20 min from Lompoc, California at Jalama County Park</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">By far, one of the most fun and exciting surf kayaking events of the year, the Expression Session is a gathering of surf kayakers from all over. Jalama Beach is about an hour's drive from Santa Barbara. Camping is available at the park. Though traditionally famed for bone-crunching, closed-out waves, last year's surf was small and well-formed. The vibe is laid back and friendly. This year promises more good times and great stoke!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></span>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-42901511950234582002009-09-14T10:54:00.000-07:002009-09-22T12:49:12.983-07:00Upcoming West Coast Contests for Fall 2009<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, -webkit-fantasy;">Surf kayak competition is one of the absolute best ways to sharpen your skills, test your abilities, meet new surf kayak buddies, and have an absolutely incredible time. If you're an old salt, you'll be excited to see several contests on the radar. If you're new to surf kayaking or surf contests, there are several exciting opportunities to try it out! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, -webkit-fantasy;">The following are all USWSKA scanctioned event, meaning points earned will count towards getting a place on the 2011 Worlds team! The 2011 Worlds are going to be held in the fall, in North Carolina at a world famous break. Expect competition for team slots to be tough.</span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#66CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;">Hoebuck Hoedown</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">October 3-4, 2009</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">At beautiful Hobuck Beach, Neah Bay, Washington</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.raftandkayak.com/hobuck-hoedown/">Hoebuck Website</a></span></div><div><b><a href="http://www.raftandkayak.com/hobuck-hoedown/"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;font-size:19px;">Clam Slam at Pismo Beach</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;font-size:19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;font-size:medium;">October 17-18, 2009</span><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This old favorite has been brought back to life. Held in conjunction with the Pismo Beach Clam Festival, it's a great one to bring the family to. Categories include:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens and Womens HP</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens and Womens IC</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens Masters HP</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens Masters IC</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Waveskis<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1st Category: $75</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2nd or 3rd Category: $25</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Mail checks to</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Dave Johnston</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">113 Van Ness Ave.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Santa Cruz, CA 95060<br /></span><table class="PromotionBG" width="100%" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26" posinset="0" set="" border="0" hidefocus="true" tabindex="0" cellspacing="1" cols="0" cellpadding="5" level="0" contenteditable="inherit" datapage="" style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size:0;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="left" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><div align="left" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "></div><strong></strong></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Please include your name and the categories you plan to enter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-size:19px;">Davenport Classic</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:6;color:#5580A0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-size:19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;font-size:medium;">October 24-25, 2009</span><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Davenport is an incredibly gorgeous spot, frequently blessed with spectacular waves. The contest is exciting, the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">spills thrilling, and the spot gorgeous. Categories include:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens and Womens HP</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens and Womens IC</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens Masters (>40) HP</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mens Masters (>40) IC</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Waveskis</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stand-up Paddling<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1st Category: $65</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Additional Category: $50</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Registration is through Active.com and closes October 18, 2009 @ 11:59pm: </span><a href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1797881"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Davenport Registration</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You must be either an ACA member (bring your card to the check-in) or you'll have to pay $5 to the ACA for the event. A Saturday social is being planned.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>Contact Person</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mark Pastick</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">831-419-4708</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(26, 14, 158); font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><table class="PromotionBG" width="100%" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK26" posinset="0" set="" border="0" hidefocus="true" tabindex="0" cellspacing="1" cols="0" cellpadding="5" level="0" contenteditable="inherit" datapage="" style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size:0;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="left" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#000000;"><div align="left" style="color: rgb(85, 128, 160); font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "></div><strong></strong></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></span></span></div></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, fantasy;font-size:medium;"></span></div>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-35098160843061553702009-09-14T10:16:00.000-07:002009-09-14T10:53:45.868-07:002009 World Surf Kayak Championship Report<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Congratulations to the US West Surf Kayak team for taking 7th place at the 2009 World Surf Kayak championships in Santa Cruz Portugal. This years team consisted of a small group of seasoned competitors and many fresh new faces. The team described conditions as being fierce, the paddle-out hard, and the competition fun. The performance of the US West competitors was superb both individually and as a team.</span><div><br /></div><div>US West Final Team</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Devon Barker<br />Jim Grossman </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jeffrey Hille<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, fantasy; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rachael Krugman</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Carlisle Landel<br /></span></span></span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wayne Waddington </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The team ha</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">d several medalis</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ts in individual competitions:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Devon Barker placed 4th in women's HP (short boat)</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jim Grossman placed 1st for master IC (long boat) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jim Grossman also placed 3rd for master's HP</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wayne Waddington placed 4th in the world for grand master IC </span></div><div><br /></div><div>CONGRATS US WEST TEAM!</div></div></div></div>Kristie Koskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358112134413292931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-62005896738468315462009-04-17T10:13:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:56:25.917-07:002009 US West Surf Kayak TeamCongratulations to the US West Surf Kayak Team, who will be representing the West coast at the World Championships in Portugal this summer! <br />
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Bios soon- <br />
Jeffrey Hille <br />
Devon Barker <br />
Wayne Waddington <br />
Jim Grossman <br />
Andrew Nolan <br />
Dennis Judson <br />
Alex Stubbs <br />
Erik Miller<br />
Rachael KrugmanGeoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-2244496093403383592009-04-17T10:07:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:38:19.632-07:00New CommiteeThere is a new committee for the US West Kayak Surf Association. We met, and we're committed to helping promote the sport here on the west coast. We've just started, but we've got some ideas so watch this space for updates....<br />
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The new committee is: <br />
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Kristie Koski <br />
Wayne Waddington <br />
Sean Morley - Team Trainer<br />
Dave "The Wave" Johnston - President<br />
Jameson Riser <br />
Jennifer Dohrman - Treasurer<br />
Geoff Jennings - SecretaryGeoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-81917859630447919472009-02-05T23:13:00.000-08:002009-02-12T08:32:59.384-08:00US WEST TEAM TRIALS INFORMATIONHere is clarification on the sign ups for the team trials at Santa Cruz. We hope to be sending out a corrected standings list by this weekend. We had one but found some errors so we are rechecking it to correct those and for complete accuracy. These are the same rules that have applied for every team trials in the past on the West Coast.<br /><br />• In order to be eligible for the trials you must have competed in one West Coast event in the last 2 years (2007-08). Official events include Santa Cruz, Davenport, and Hoebuck.<br />• You must be willing to commit to going to the worlds in Portugal in July-Aug of 2009. This is the official team trials not a come see how you stack up for the fun of it contest.<br />• Everyone signing up for the team trials must send a deposit check for $200.00 towards the team fees. This check WILL NOT be cashed unless you qualify for the team. If you do not qualify for the team your check will be returned or shredded (your choice). If you qualify for the team the check will then be deposited into the team account as your commitment to go to the World Championships. This deposit is non-refundable at that point as it is a commitment on your part to represent the team.<br />• All checks need to be sent to Mickey Stowell at the address below by March 1st in order to secure your spot in the team trials. Mickey will bring them all to Santa Cruz and they will be distributed according to the final results. IE, returned or deposited shortly thereafter. Do not send the checks with your contest fees as they are not accepting the responsibility of that and unless I get them in time, you will not be added to the team trials. Send the checks made out to Rick Starr to this address:<br /><br />Mickey Stowell<br />2462 W. Harriet Ln.<br />Anaheim, Ca. 92804<br /><br />• This notice is being posted on Boater Talk and the committee and team website at: www.surfkayaking.com<br /><br />If there are any questions feel free to ask. If you have already signed up for the team trials you will be getting contacted by phone or email about this from one of the committee members, either Morlee Griswold, Mickey Stowell or Dan Crandall.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />The West Coast Surf Kayak CommitteeUS West Surf Kayak Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067230946675928508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-40816948291744311352008-12-02T22:13:00.000-08:002008-12-02T22:14:54.238-08:00What is the West Coast Surf Kayaking Association (WCSKA)?What is the West Coast Surf Kayaking Association (WCSKA)?<br />
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The WCSKA is a NEW organization whose purpose is to promote and grow the sport of surf kayaking along the US West Coast through educational clinics and event development, support and promotion. The WCSKA is the representing body of the ACA and the western U.S. to the surf kayak world. It is our charter to promote and organize surf contests as a vehicle to educate paddle powered surfers to the ethics of the break. In this we will aid in the appropriate growth of this sport.<br />
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Who is involved?<br />
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The WCSKA has been developed by the WCSK Committee. Consisting of 7 nominated and elected members, the Committee’s role is to determine selection criteria for a team representing USA West at the World Surf Kayaking Championships, held every two years. Recently the Committee, guided by input from the larger surf kayaking community, has recognized the need for a broader organization to support the growth of the sport. The Committee encourages surf kayakers and other interested persons to get involved as the Association develops.<br />
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How will the WCSKA promote the sport of surf kayaking?<br />
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Create and fund a website to host official rules and regulations, event information, results and rankings, forum about new designs and surfing techniques, and other media.<br />
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Host surf clinics at locations throughout the West Coast for beginners to experts<br />
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Produce an informational and fun newsletter to distribute among western surf kayakers.<br />
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Helping Event Coordinators with consistent judging, rules, insurance info, and permits.<br />
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Holding a team trial event to finalize the US West Team.<br />
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Promote the sport of surf kayaking as a whole.<br />
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Represent the west coast of the Unites States to the world surf kayaking community.<br />
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Support the expansion of competitive and non-competitive events along the West Coast.<br />
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Collect and maintain event results and overall rankings of western competitors.<br />
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Select the most qualified and competitive team to represent the west coast at the 2009 worlds championships.<br />
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Seek organizing members and volunteer staff.Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-30254910261748212342008-10-28T13:31:00.000-07:002008-10-28T13:33:34.341-07:00US Surf Kayak Championships at Davenport, CA<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4213-757585.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4213-757565.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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This past weekend was the national championship for surf kayaking, held at Davenport, CA, and organized by Buck Johnson. I went down a day early to get a practice session in. Friday was super fun. I was on the water from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., one of my longest surf sessions ever, stopping only for short breaks. Super fun. Throughout the day, it was a changing cast of characters, including some really strong paddlers, some people that are brand new to the sport, and every level in between. I had a great time hanging out and surfing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4085-757511.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4085-757491.JPG" /></a><b>Saturday: </b>Showed up early, just as the sun was rising. The waves weren't huge, but were pretty solid and big. Heats ran from 8 in the morning until a little after noon, and the swell just kept building. Bigger, and bigger, and bigger. The Level of surfing displayed in the group was really impressive. It was fun to watch, and even more fun to surf. As soon as the heats ended, I was outside, waiting for waves. They'd gotten BIG. Some in the SOLID 15-18 foot range, in my estimation. Big, powerful waves. Dan Crandall and I were sitting outside, and this huge wall was powering towards us. I wasn't sure if I should go, it was big enough to be scary, and I was worried I was in the wrong spot. Dan looked at me and said, "If you don't go, I will" which was all the prompting I needed. I turned for it, dropped in. Dropping in felt like running a waterfall, it was such a long way down. Crank a bottom turn, and run. Wow. Wow. Wow. What a wave! It help up forever, just a perfect wall of water and energy. If it was the only wave I caught that weekend, it would have been worth the trip. Wow. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of this session, as I was on the water, but it was spectacular. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">And there were others like it. Like a hard whitewater run, it was that line between exhilaration and scary. Big waves are fun, but unforgiving of mistakes, and Davenport can be a tough spot, as being in the wrong spot can send you crashing into rocks and cliffs. Crazy good conditions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sat afternoon was a party at a local cafe, with tons of good food, and a fun band. Good times with good people. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">After the Party, Kim and returned to the comfortable beach home we were staying at. It was the home of a friend of a friend, and we appreciated their hospitality, and enjoyed the conversation at dinner. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I slept a little restless that night. Reports had the swell building, and I was little nervous that it would be stomping huge. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Sunday:</b><br />
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Woke early and got up, headed up to the beach. I had an early heat. Arrived to find the waves were still good size, but smaller than Saturday afternoon. It was super foggy though, foggy enough that the competition was delayed 20 minutes in the hopes it would lift enough for the judges to see. Soon enough, I was suited up and paddled out for my 1st High Performance (HP) heat. I was pretty pleased, felt like I surfed well, but I watch my friend Eric catch some gorgeous big waves, and tear them up, and knew he'd beat me long before seeing the scores. I took second in the heat. It was enough to take me into the Semi-finals, so I was pleased by that. Kim was here, and trying to take pictures, but with the fog, there are not really many good ones.<br />
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Just a bit later, it was time for my International Class (IC) heat. I rarely surf the long IC boat. I had surfed it Friday for the 1st time since this contest last year! Although I like their speed, I find them difficult to surf and control. I was in a heat with two guys who have won national and world championships, so I wasn't expecting much, and indeed, came in third. Suprisingly though, my score was the highest of any of my heats, higher than my HP heats! How did that happen?<br />
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Next up was my Semi-final heat for HP. It was me, Sean Morley, Buck Johnson, and Alexander Stubbs. Sean won the heat, then Buck, then Alexandar, then me, but I was pleased that my scores were only a few points away from what would have been needed to take me to the finals. All in all, I was pleased with my surfing and how I did. I didn't win, but considering the caliber of paddlers at the contest, I hardly expected too. It was fun, and great crew of people. The level of performance was stunning.<br />
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We did have a couple of scary moments. On Saturday, after the contest, a paddle swam and lost his boat. He was outside when a big set came through (they were huge) and lost his boat. He was swimming and getting pushed way south, and none of the other kayakers realized there was a problem for 20 minutes or so. Then, finally, a paddler spotted him and raised an alert, and several people went to his aid. As far as I know, his boat is still missing.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4555-757636.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4555-757624.JPG" /></a>Sunday, the same paddler (in a borrowed boat) swam on the inside, near the cliffs. He was lucky to have his boat and paddle wash in with him, and after resting tried to paddle out. Unfortunately, he got clobbered again, and swam. The waves washed him and his boat into the dangerous rocks, where we had some difficulty getting him out. Thankfully, he escaped with a battered nose, a broken boat, and some bruises. Thanks to Kristie, Jeff, Matt, and Mark for their help. <br />
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There was a fair amount of carnage this weekend. I personally helped fix 3 boats, and know of two others that were irreparable, but thankfully no serious injuries to any competitors!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4842-757693.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://blog.kimandgeoff.com/uploaded_images/IMG_4842-757680.JPG" /></a> All in all, simply a phenomenal weekend. The most fun I've ever had at a contest. Great people, incredible waves, good party. Everything you could want. Buck did an incredible job, and it is much appreciated. Thanks Buck! <br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-74792440480000470232008-10-12T12:18:00.000-07:002008-10-12T12:18:02.633-07:002008 US Surf Kayak Nationals and the Nor-Cal Surf Kayak ContestThe 2008 US Surf Kayak Nationals and the Nor-Cal Surf Kayak Contest will be held on 25th and 26th of October at Davenport Landing in beautiful Northern California!<br />
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Davenport Landing is located one mile north of the town of Davenport and ten miles north of Santa Cruz. The coastline faces west and the wave form on a number of submerged reefs. In October it can be paradise, hell or somewhere in between. The break holds up well to large NW swells , wave faces in the 15' range have been experienced in past contests.<br />
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ACA waivers will be signed Saturday morning prior to the first heat. Bring your ACA card as proof of membership. A $5.00 charge will be collected if you don't have proof of ACA membership.<br />
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Each category will surf one round each on Saturday and Sunday. The final rounds will be Sunday afternoon.<br />
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You should come prepared for all types of weather conditions.<br />
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Pit toilets are available at the site. There is no running water.<br />
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Plans are being made for a Saturday night get-together. Stay tuned for more on that.<br />
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The closest motel to to the Landing is the Mission Inn in Santa Cruz. 831-425-5455.<br />
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Throughout the years we've eaked out a relationship of harmony with the boardie crowd. We'd like to keep the relationship civil and ask a few things of you.<br />
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*All contestants pre-surfing the event surf only at the north side of the landing.<br />
*Don't park your vehicles on the west side of the road north of the restrooms.<br />
*Surf well and make us proud!<br />
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More info to come soon!<br />
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Cheers<br />
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selection process for the US East and West and Coast Surf Kayak Teams<br />
(USSKT), and 2) outlines needed next steps.<br />
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<a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfx5cfgj_1xkxtxvgk" target="new">More Here</a>US West Surf Kayak Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067230946675928508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-90143489262088514222008-10-12T11:53:00.000-07:002011-09-15T10:55:07.122-07:00Bylaws and Event Sanctioning<div align="justify" class="western" style="line-height: 0.18in; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">ACA National Surf Kayaking Competition Subcommittee </span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">09/05/96, Half Moon Bay, CA.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Additional Rules and Clarifications</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Boat Specifications</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A. High Performance Class boats must be decked and meet safety standards, otherwise, anything goes.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">See More here: </span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfx5cfgj_2ghggp9fr" target="new">http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfx5cfgj_2ghggp9fr</a>US West Surf Kayak Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067230946675928508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-47047185759994010912008-10-12T11:47:00.000-07:002011-09-15T10:55:16.988-07:00Bylaws of the ACA and the National Surf Kayak CommitteeInterested in learning the rules that guide the National Surf Kayak Committee?<br />
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Read the bylaws here:<br />
<a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfx5cfgj_0ddkcnsdr" target="new">More Here</a>US West Surf Kayak Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067230946675928508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-1128480017347700822008-09-18T11:12:00.001-07:002008-10-13T13:15:13.956-07:002007 World Surf Kayak Championships<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Ei6imv9L9o&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_Ei6imv9L9o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-41927969539045973412008-09-18T11:10:00.001-07:002008-09-18T11:10:33.525-07:00Santa Cruz 2008<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NM2xo0UCVP8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NM2xo0UCVP8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-991034608775771192008-09-18T11:08:00.002-07:002008-09-18T11:09:14.712-07:00Davenport Contest 2006<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LiH5srvab84&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LiH5srvab84&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800195370057590.post-23335967106728344182008-09-18T11:08:00.001-07:002008-09-18T11:08:36.755-07:00Dave and Buck at Indicator Point<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vb5kg0kc3So&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vb5kg0kc3So&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961904368390768207noreply@blogger.com0