http://www.surferspath.com/ Latest Surfers Path surfing Updates en http://www.surferspath.com/ Copyright 2008 2008-05-09T09:29:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/zimzala-surfaid-international-festival/sp_123937.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/zimzala-surfaid-international-festival/sp_123937.html Set to hit the coasts of New Jersey this June, Zimzala is SurfAid International’s first live music and art event. events 2008-05-09T08:29:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/record-beach-detox/sp_123969.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/record-beach-detox/sp_123969.html The quarterly Rapanui Beach Detox recently took place with record numbers of people turning out to help clean up Grange Chine, one of the most polluted beaches on the South Coast. environment 2008-05-08T09:08:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/operation-shark-slaughter/sp_123961.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/operation-shark-slaughter/sp_123961.html Mexican authorities killing sharks around Troncones after US tourist dies in attack. world 2008-05-07T07:52:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/a-tribute-to-jess-and-thea-christened-blue-water-sailors http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/a-tribute-to-jess-and-thea-christened-blue-water-sailors For seven days we have seen nothing but endless horizons and blue water. Now, with less than 100 miles to go, the anticipation of land and all it's pleasures (a good night's sleep on a flat surface!) is building fast. Thea and Jess have had a marvelous passage, and in hindsight I must admit that they have experienced a very apt cross section of the passage making experience. 2008-05-07T06:11:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category//sas-and-the-grassroots-tour/sp_123948.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category//sas-and-the-grassroots-tour/sp_123948.html Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners take to the road later this month for a western seaboard leg of The Grassroots Tour. 2008-05-06T13:45:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/industry/international-surf-film-festival-winners/sp_123962.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/industry/international-surf-film-festival-winners/sp_123962.html The International Surf Film Festival took place in St Jean De Luz, France, from 30th April - 3rd May 2008, with four days of fantastic films. This years event exceeded all expectations with a torrid day of movies and temperatures setting the scene for the awards ceremony. industry 2008-05-06T12:51:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kokua-festival-2008-a-positive-thing/sp_123960.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kokua-festival-2008-a-positive-thing/sp_123960.html With thousands of concertgoers nestled into the arms of Diamond Head, Jack Johnson painted Honolulu a vibrant shade of eco-green with his fifth annual Kokua Festival over the course of Earth Day weekend. events 2008-05-06T07:47:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/features/kokua-festival-2008 http://www.surferspath.com/features/kokua-festival-2008 After a whirlwind of planetary touring across land and atmosphere, Jack Johnson arrived home to the island of O'ahu in the deep space of the Pacific Ocean to remind us surfers about love for each other, and love for the planet. 2008-05-06T07:28:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/cold-front http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/cold-front Yesterday we donned our wet-weather gear (hopefully) for the last time as a nasty cold front passed over us with 25 - 35 knots of wind. Fortunately it only lasted about 10 hours, but they were a very uncomfortable 10 hours! 2008-05-06T07:22:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kelly-slater-foundation-benefit-raises-funds-for-save-trestles-campaign/sp_123950.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/kelly-slater-foundation-benefit-raises-funds-for-save-trestles-campaign/sp_123950.html Eight-time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater recently held his inaugural Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit. The event raised over $350,000 for Surfrider’s Save Trestles campaign, Miocean, Surfers Healing, The Quiksilver Foundation, Pipeline to a Cure and several other charities. events 2008-05-05T15:06:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/california-surf-museum-paddle-out-fundraiser/sp_123954.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/california-surf-museum-paddle-out-fundraiser/sp_123954.html Come spend an enchanted evening and help create a beautiful museum for the world to enjoy! Join the California Surf Museum Inaugural Paddle Out Fundraiser dinner and auction on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5-10pm, at the elegant Ocean House Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. events 2008-05-04T07:39:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/second-annual-nixon-wta-set-to-kick-off-at-teahupoo/sp_123955.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/events/second-annual-nixon-wta-set-to-kick-off-at-teahupoo/sp_123955.html The Second Annual Nixon WTA will kick off on May 8th in Teahupoo, Tahiti, during the third stop of the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour. events 2008-05-03T07:50:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/cruising-along http://www.surferspath.com/blogs/oceangybe/cruising-along Wow, I'm basking in the glow of a hot super-coffee while watching an incredible sunrise on my first 6am shift! Incredible! 2008-05-03T07:21:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/competitions/win-oxbow-laird-hamilton-boardies http://www.surferspath.com/competitions/win-oxbow-laird-hamilton-boardies We have a pair of Oxbow Laird Hamilton boardies to give away every week for 6 weeks! 2008-05-02T09:21:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/waves-for-development-peru/sp_123936.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/world/waves-for-development-peru/sp_123936.html WAVES for Development has grown from an idea to reality over the last few years. In March of 2007, WAVES for Development Peru registered as a not-for-profit organization in Peru. A few months later, a generous donation of 400 surfboards from Global Surf Industries arrived. Partnerships with the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) and Peruvian Surfing Federation (FENTA) led to WAVES' presence and soft launch at the first-ever Women's World Championship Tour event in Peru – Mancora Peru Classic, as well as, the implementation of a two-week pilot program in early 2008. world 2008-05-02T08:16:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/surfrider-victorious-as-legislature-passes-clean-ocean-act/sp_123953.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/environment/surfrider-victorious-as-legislature-passes-clean-ocean-act/sp_123953.html After a three-year campaign, the Clean Ocean Act passed with tremendous support. In so doing, the Surfrider Foundation's Florida chapters have achieved a major milestone in their mission to preserving the diversity and ecological integrity of Florida's coastal environment and healthier waters. environment 2008-05-02T07:34:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/europe/moskito-surf-tour-2008-hits-europe/sp_123946.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/europe/moskito-surf-tour-2008-hits-europe/sp_123946.html The Moskito Tour is an established part of the European surfing calendar, offering young surfers of all levels the opportunity to improve their wave-riding skills. europe 2008-05-01T10:31:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category//tell-the-folks-in-dc-to-protect-trestles/sp_123949.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category//tell-the-folks-in-dc-to-protect-trestles/sp_123949.html As you may know, the TCA appealed the California Coastal Commission decision to reject the toll road through San Onofre State Park. Campaigners now have until May 28th to contact the Secretary of Commerce and ask him to deny the TCA appeal and uphold the California Coastal Commission's decision. 2008-04-30T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/movies/surfers-path/kok http://www.surferspath.com/movies/surfers-path/kok Highlights from the Kokua Festival 2008 press conference, featuring Jack Johnson, Tim Reynolds and Dave Matthews, courtesy Guy Ragosta. 2008-04-30T12:52:01+00:00 http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/europe/aussie-adam-robertson-wins-oneill-highland-open-title/sp_123945.html http://www.surferspath.com/news/category/europe/aussie-adam-robertson-wins-oneill-highland-open-title/sp_123945.html Adam Robertson (Victoria, AUS) became the third O’Neill Highland Open champion today, securing the top podium spot after a 23-heat marathon day. Robertson, who surfed through five heats to clinch the Highlander sword trophy, defeated Adam Melling (Gold Coast, AUS) in glassy one-metre waves at the world class venue of Thurso East. europe 2008-04-30T12:16:00+00:00