San Diego Community Used Surfboard Swap Meet
Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21, 9 am – 4 pm Patagonia Cardiff

Sitting on a stack of used surfboards you can’t move on Craig’s List? Need to liquidate some so you can get a new one? Looking for a smashing good deal? Then come to Patagonia Cardiff’s Board Swap on June 20 & 21.

We’ll hold the event on our side patio and back parking lot. You’ll find short boards, fish, quads, bonzers, eggs, guns, logs, historical collectibles, and more. We‚ll have everything from barely ridden beauties to garage-sale beaters, priced accordingly.

Used board collections will be offered individually or in groupings by surfers from all over the San Diego County surfing community.* Admission is free.

Those interested in selling at the Board Swap must pre-register with Patagonia Cardiff. There is no fee to participate, and no commission taken from the any sales. Deadline to register is June 18, by 5 pm. Spaces are expected to fill quickly. Contact store_cardiff@patagonia.com attn: Board Swap, or call (760) 634-9886 to reserve a space. Look for Board Swap updates on Twitter (PatagoniaCardif).

*Sorry, surfboard retailers and manufacturers are not permitted to sell at this event.

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Rip Curl Gromsearch
Fueled by H20 Overdrive

9th Street Huntington Beach
13 – 14 June 2009

Costa Mesa, Ca — The hottest talent on tap? Yep. Cash money prizes? You know it. Paparazzi-status media coverage? That too. The 2009 Rip Curl GromSearch fueled by H20 Overdrive is locked for 9th Street, Huntington Beach this weekend, June 13-14, to showcase the West Coast’s 16/under talent.

With a pulsating chest high southwest swell aimed to grace 9th street with its presence, no doubt the groms will have the proper platform to get busy. While understandably competitors will be battling for the cash prizes, bottomless giveaways, and bragging rights, they will also be looking to qualify for the prestigious Rip Curl GromSearch National Final this November.

Winners of the National Final will be cashing in on an all-expenses paid trip to Bells Beach, Australia, where they will compete in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final during the Rip Curl Pro WCT.

For event registration, info, and updates, check out Ripcurl.com/gromsearch. Also, stay tuned to Surfline and surfingmagazine.com for all post-event coverage, video clips, blogs, and more.

U.S. military troops prepare to attack the surf at White Plains Beach

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2009 HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic
Presented by Navy Hawaii MWR

White Plains Beach, Barber’s Point, HI
20 – 21 June 2009

Kalaeloa, Barber’s Point, HI — U.S. military troops prepare to attack the surf at White Plains Beach, on Oahu’s south west shore, June 20-21, during the 2009 HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic.  Presented by Navy Hawaiii MWR , this contest provides a weekend of surf competition and camaraderie for active US military personnel, retirees and their dependents.

Last year’s event saw 180 contestants, including 97 Active Duty Personnel, battle it out for trophies, prizes and bragging rights in 16 divisions, including Open and Active Duty categories for shortboard and longboard surfing. There is also a coveted “Top Branch” award which was proudly claimed by the US Navy in 2008. Traditionally a one-day surf event, this year the HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic will run two days in order to accommodate continued growth and popularity, with over 220 contestants expected.

Organized by Marvin Nuestra and the White Plains lifeguard staff, the HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic is made possible by the support of Navy Hawaii MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation), whose mission it is to improve the lives of US Military Personnel and their families. The sponsors, Hawaiian Island Creations and Quiksilver, are honored to support the men and women of the US Armed Forces who proudly serve our country. Stay safe, keep surfing and enjoy the ride…