The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor industry leader Fernando Aguerre as Waterman of the Year, Grammy-nominated musicians and surfers Brandon Boyd and Incubus as Environmentalists of the Year, and former world champ and surf industry legend Peter “PT” Townend with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, as part of the association’s annual Waterman’s Weekend environmental fundraiser. Jon Rose, founder of Waves for Water, will also receive a Special Achievement Award for his ongoing environmental and disaster relief work, specifically with Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts this past year.

“Waterman’s Weekend is not only a time to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes, but it is also a time to recognize those who have committed themselves to the progression of the sport of surfing,” said Paul Naude, chairman of the Waterman’s Weekend Event Committee and president of the SIMA Environmental Fund Board of Directors. “I am blown away by the accomplishments, sacrifices, and passion of each of our honorees. Fernando, Brandon and Incubus, PT, and Jon all truly inspire our industry.”

The 24th Annual Waterman’s Weekend will be held August 9-10, 2013, at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Calif. The weekend begins Friday, August 9, at the Monarch Beach Golf Links with the Waterman’s Classic Golf Tournament, and culminates on Saturday, August 10, with the Waterman’s Ball and Auction.

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Hydroflex Surfboard Technology has recently teamed up with Fin-S, the unique tool-less fin system that utilizes their patented SpringLock Technology. Fin-S technology allows customers to no longer be bound to using tools and screws to manage and dial in their fin setups.

The Fin-S system will be available for any of the brands that Hydroflex works with including Lost, Roberts, Surf Prescriptions, Bufo and more. Order the Fin-S system for stock or custom boards for a quick fin change. “I have tried the Fin-S system and it works great.” Says CEO Rich Ciesco. “We are excited to expand the options of fin systems we have. Our retailers can request boards with Fin-S and we have updated our online custom order form to include this option immediately for custom orders.”

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Sticky Bumps announces the release of Munkey Surf Wax, an evolution of the Original Sticky Bumps formula that adds more lift and hold to your surfing maneuvers.

MUNKEY wax is stickier than Sticky Bumps Original, the benchmark for overall performance, but not over the top sticky like our PUNT waxes. MUNKEY adds a bit more stick for a more refined connection of surfer/board. You can apply it to the entire surface of the board and even over your old wax for an extremely fun session.

“We’ve had a ton of positive feedback about MUNKEY from our Team and Ambassadors. They go ape $h!t over it.” declared Ryan Dahl, MUNKEY Wax formulator.

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