Sorry to say: I love the concept, but this site is exactly why people think Flash is bad.

Tom Brown is pleased to announce the launching of one of the first of its kind, virtual surfing museums on line.  ‘MR. SURF JUNK is my opportunity to give back to the surfing community in a way that helps preserve our surfing history’, states Brown.

“The items found in the museum are artifacts which I have collected over the years from my early childhood days as a young boy surfing the frigid waters of Santa Cruz.”  The website is easy to navigate.  It contains articles from the 1960’s 1970’s and through the 1980’s.  It allows the surfer the opportunity to visit ten different rooms displaying 500 photos, 50 photos in each room.

Each photo contains a detailed description of the item being displayed.  Topics touched upon include vintage surf magazines from the top publishers (some now extinct), contest posters and programs from events held around the world, movie posters and programs from some of the finest surf film makers of our time, surf books, comics, LP’s, vintage surfboard brochures and price lists, skate history, and an entire room dedicated to rare, one-of-a-kind articles.

A true collection of goods from the early days of the sport.  Some, newer items from the 21st century are briefly touched upon as well.

“The launching of Mr. Surf Junk’s Surfing Museum is my way of giving back to the surfing community and keeping the stoke alive for future generations,” enthused Brown.  Prior to launching MR. SURF JUNK, Tom spent the later portion of his career working with Shaun Tomson at Solitude Clothing and the more recent re-launch of the iconic brand INSTINCT Clothing.

In addition to these two ventures, Brown held the position of  Sales Manager with Virginia Beach based Life On A Board and manufacturer’s rep for Oxbow clothing.  Most recently he held the position of distributor for Oxbow Surfboards in Northern and Central California.

To view the site, please visit mrsurfjunk.com.  Feel free to comment or add information by contacting Brown at  tom@mrsurfjunk.com

www.mrsurfjunk.com

original from surfersvillage

Partnership provides up and coming action sports athletes opportunities for huge exposure while delivering new premium content to Hookit.com

FUEL TV, a leading provider of action sports media coverage, and Hookit.com, the largest social network for lifestyle sports, today announce a unique promotion and content partnership. The highlight of the agreement is the launch of a new online community for FUEL TV’s ‘Unsponsored’ segment. This community provides aspiring amateur athletes in skate, surf, snow, motocross, BMX and wake their potential two minutes of fame – and some serious exposure – on FUEL TV, which is now broadcast in more than 30-million homes nationwide.

In order to be eligible, any ‘Unsponsored’ athlete must submit their video online athttp://unsponsored.hookit.com. Once a month, a panel of judges from FUEL TV and Hookit.com will review the submissions and select unsponsored athletes for a chance to be featured on FUEL TV, as well as receive introductions to top industry brands. For the athletes, this also means no more cumbersome mailing of DVDs or emailing clips in hopes they will get viewed. Athletes who don’t get selected to be on FUEL TV can still get exposure, promote themselves and connect with brands for deals on products through the Unsponsored community and their profile on Hookit.com.

“Our roots started in sponsorship and helping open doors for young up-and-coming athletes. There are so many athletes who have the skills, but need that one big break to help them get to the next level,” said Scott Tilton, CEO of Hookit.com. “This partnership with FUEL TV provides our ‘Unsponsored’ members with an exceptional opportunity for amazing exposure while adding great content for all of our members to browse and share.”

As part of the partnership, Hookit.com is also hosting premium online video content from FUEL TV. The content will be featured across various sport hubs on Hookit.com helping create new advertising revenue opportunities for both properties and highlighting popular shows like “Bubba’s World,” “The Daily Habit,” “Firsthand” and others.

“Hookit.com has an incredibly targeted and passionate community of action sports athletes who need exposure and want great content,” said Gene Pao, FUEL TV’s VP of New Media and International Development. “Their history in sponsorship made this partnership a perfect fit for Unsponsored as well as a great avenue for us to promote and distribute FUEL TV content.”

For more information and specifics, check out www.fuel.tv/unsponsored orhttp://unsponsored.hookit.com.

original story via fueltv

Nine time world champion, four time Rip Curl Pro champion and right now world number one surfer on the ASP 2010 season ratings,  Kelly Slater showed his immense appreciation for Australian Indigenous Culture by gifting his winning 2010 Rip Curl Pro ‘BELL’ trophy to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative.

Slater who has twice before been the recipient of a traditional aboriginal welcome to the winner’s podium by the Je-Be-Weng Aboriginal Dancers when receiving his trophy explained that when he arrived at Bells this year he had decided that if he won he would give his trophy to the Wathaurong community in recognition of their previous support of him and as an acknowledgement of the traditional owners of the land.

He went on to say half way through the final and well behind in scores he suddenly remembered his personal pledge and  he thought he may not get the opportunity, one he really wanted and that just after this thought the wave that ultimately won him the event came his way!

“I’m really excited because I remembered that before this contest I promised myself that if I won, I would give to trophy to the Wathaurong (local aboriginal tribe) people,” Slater said. “I didn’t remember that until I was out in the water and right when I did, those waves came. So before I give it to them, I want to pass the trophy around for everyone to give a ring because that’s never been done before.”

Slater spent quite some time with his Aboriginal friends in the Johanna car park ringing the Bell in his own hand over celebration. The place that WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE plays in the Rip Curl Pro is now significant and is specifically aimed at exposing the world to Australian Aboriginal Culture.

The indigenous element of Rip Curl Pro is a key component of the 12 month a year statewide indigenous surfing program co ordinated by Surfing Victoria in partnership with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative and supported by the Victorian Government water safety initiative Play it Safe by the Water, the Department of Justice, VicHealth, many community groups and the surfing industry.

Elements of the program include statewide indigenous community learn to surf and water safety programs, work placement opportunities, a statewide surfing carnival attracting community members from not just the Victorian coastline but many inland communities as well, wild card opportunities into the Rip Curl Pro and coaching and mentoring courses.

Now number one on the ASP World Ratings following his second placing in Brazil, you can be certain the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will be cheering Slater  on through every event this season!

story via surfingaustralia.com