Dates and Locations:

• Japan (Tahara) – July 28 to August 2
• Maldives (Pasta Point on Chaaya Island) – October 26 to 31

story via: www.surfersvillage.com

more info: www.oxbowpro.com

image via wikipedia

Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC) opens the first “Green Room” @ Hobie Surf Shop (Laguna Beach).The Green Rooms are set up for the conscious consumer, who wants to shop ecologically-friendly products with out being distracted by non-“eco” products.

On a side note, This “green-room” sounds like another (link for over 18) kind of green room, maybe they were going for that?

story via: boardretailers.org

Board-Trac, Inc, announces its Q4 2008/2009 Outlook for Action Sports Specialty Retailers (report here.)

• Specialty retailers – sales expected to be null or minor increase in 2009.
• 41.6% plan to be aggressive with their promotions, advertising, competitions.
  

story via: www.boardretailers.org