The 2009 Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing, presented by Golden Breed, raised almost $19,500 to split between three beneficiary charities – Surf Aid, the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal and Frangipani Dreams.

At a hand-over of the donations in Noosa yesterday, Festival director Phil Jarratt and sponsorship manager Trudy Croad thanked major sponsor Global Surf Industries for the donation of 35 surfboards, and the artists from around Australia who donated their time and talent to create works of art from them.

Jarratt said the silent auction of art surfboards had contributed more than $11,000, while the world champions teams auction had raised a further $7,500, and a Red Cross bucket appeal during a free concert had raised $800 cash.

“So many people contributed to this in so many ways,” Jarratt said. “Artists, musicians, sporting champions, surf companies, volunteers…the list is endless. But the main contribution came from everyone who participated in the Noosa Festival of Surfing in a spirit of generosity. With more than 500 competitors it’s the biggest surfing event in the world, but it’s also the happiest. The people who come to our event year after year know how lucky they are to be surfers, and they want to give back.”

Jarratt said major sponsors Global Surf Industries and Golden Breed had already committed to the 2010 festival, to be held March 14-21, and a full event program would be released during July. The festival website will be live and accepting entries from August 1.

www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com

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Surfing Australia announces Barton Lynch as Head Coach of TravelSIM Team Australia

Surfing Australia is proud announce Barton Lynch as head coach of the TravelSIM Team Australia group of eight surfers heading to Costa Rica for the 2009 International Surfing Association (ISA) Billabong World Surfing Games.

As a former elite  Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) surfer and  1988 ASP World Champion, Lynch is certain to bring his Australian passion and  outstanding competitive knowledge to the team.

A brief overview of Barton Lynch’s career includes – 1988 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP)  World Surfing Champion, 1988 ASP Billabong Pipeline Masters Champion along with 17 ASP World Championship Tour wins.

Lynch managed to remain competitive well into his 30s. His consistency and drive kept him near the top of the ratings through to 1995 and at the time with 12 appearances in the top 10, the most of any male surfer. When he won the Rio Surf Pro in Brazil at age 32, he was the oldest surfer to take out an ASP World Tour event.

“Being asked to be Head Coach for Surfing Australia and my country at the ISA World Games is a real compliment and a responsibility I take very seriously. “I am confident that I can handle the role and get the very best out of the team and I appreciate that Surfing Australia believes the same.

“Over the  last seven years I have been active coaching surfers of all levels and have previously been the NSW State Of Origin Coach.\

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KRAM TO RELEASE COVER OF RAMONES “BLITZKRIEG BOP”

Quiksilver Launches Product-Line Based On Iconic Ramones Originals In An Agreement With Global Merchandise Label Bravado.

Sydney – Quiksilver, the world’s largest surf company, and one of Australia’s most recognised musicians, Kram, have teamed up to produce a cover of one of Punk Rock’s most recognised songs, the infamous “Blitzkrieg Bop” as originally performed by the Ramones.

The collaboration is a continuation of a relationship that began earlier this year when Kram was invited to play at Quiksilver’s “Pro Show” music festival on the Gold Coast and co-host the hugely popular “Backstage with Hoy” segments that featured on quiksilverpro.com.au<http://www.quiksilverpro.com.au/> during the first event on the 2009 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour.

The Ramones, who are universally regarded as spearheading the punk music revolution of the 70s, chose “Blitzkrieg Bop” as their inaugural release and the song’s opening line, “Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!” became an unforgettable chant that helped define a brand new era in Rock n’ Roll.

Kram’s rendition honours the fast-paced catchiness of the original and sees the talented musician spread his skills across all facets of the song – Kram plays drums, lead guitar, and bass guitar and belts out the vocals with the frenzied, no-fuss intensity all the original band members would be proud of.

The cover of “Blitzkrieg Bop” is supported by a film clip starring Kram, former world champion Aussie surfer Matt Hoy and other members of Quiksilver’s pro surf team. Filmed over two days on Victoria’s rugged South West coast, the clip was produced by Soup Kitchen films and has been described by director Toby Angwin as a hybrid blend of “Dog Town meets Mad Max”. Click HERE<http://www.getmusic.com.au/kram/videos> to watch the video.

A Quiksilver/Ramones product-line, which includes t-shirts with artwork based on iconic Ramones originals has been produced in agreement with the Ramones’ global merchandise licensee, Bravado. The t-shirt product names are inspired by Ramones songs with tees called “Gabba Gabba Hey”, “Blitzkrieg” and “Rockaway”.

A pair of Quiksilver boardshorts featuring Ramones art is also being made available for sale, in black quick-dry fabric with white artwork.

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