For the avid wave rider, surfing can trigger comparisons to euphoric highs, religious miracles, and some really awesome times, man. It’s no wonder, then, why so many artists draw inspiration from their board-bound adventures. This Saturday, June 27, an all-new—and decidedly killer—mix of contemporary surf art will be unveiled at Carpinteria’s Anderson Art Collective (410 Palm Ave.) from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Titled Rogue Wave, the show will feature everything from ultramodern seascapes and mixed-media works to iconic surf photography and awe-inspiring boards, with proceeds benefiting the S.B. chapter of Surfrider. For more info, call 684-8783 or visit andersonartcollective.com. And for just a couple of reasons to attend the show’s opening party, read on below.

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With the success of The Jetty Clam Jam last fall comes the 1st annual Coquina Jam, an all-female, team-oriented surf contest to be held at Hudson Avenue in Harvey Cedars, NJ on August 26th. As more and more ladies pleaded to compete in The Clam Jam, Jetty figured it best to dedicate an entire day (and contest) to them! The 32 local surfers will be randomly paired together in teams of 2 and the final 4 teams will advance to the women’s final which will be held @ The 3rd Annual Jetty Clam Jam on October 10th.

In 2008, Sarah Pfeiffer took the first-ever girls Clam Jam trophy, edging out Morgan Gore, as the two women fought their way through monster storm surf and caught electrifying waves to the excitement of a packed beach.

The Coquina Jam will run from 5-8 pm and The Coquina Concert and After Party will be held from 8-10 pm across the street at Sunset Park. A raffle benefiting breast cancer will be running all day with plenty of great prizes including a pink surfboard custom shaped by Brian Wynn.

The Coquina after Party costs $10 to attend and will feature some of the hottest local female artists and performers.

On the same day, Randy Townsend will be hosting a surf camp at Hudson Avenue. Townsend will be in the water all day giving pointers as well as signing autographs on the latest Jetty poster!

for more info please visit http://jettylife.com/

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Nicholas Mohnacky started shaping surfboards in 2004 during college and after a short stint in California, he’s back on the East Coast in South Florida, and has announced the launch of a new company, Enoch Surfboards. Mohnacky says he understands the risk of starting a business in the current economy but is prepared to embrace the recession and provide the East Coast with surfboards. In a recent press release Mohnacky stated: “Enoch Surfboard’s aim is to saturate the East and West coasts of Florida by being visible and being relevant.”

For more information on Enoch Surfboards check out www.enochboards.com.

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