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AerialPan, a Washington firm, has taken some pretty cool shots above a break on the north shore of Maui using a remote control helicopter of all things! A screen grab is pasted above, but to get the full effect, you should check it out at the link below. Check out the 3D version here.
Next Left, more pics.
One of our local surfers headed down to Nicaragua for some sun and surf. Good choice considering it’s nearly impossible to get both at the same time here in Canada.
In case you were thinking about heading down she emailed us some important information about Playa Madera just north of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua. Where things have changed, for the better!
Here’s what she had to say:
“…(I) ended up staying right at the main beach break at “los Tres Hermosos”. This was the kind of set up I was looking for as I was traveling solo and didn’t have much time I just wanted to park myself somewhere, watch surf, chill in a hammock, eat good food, drink good beer and surf!
I had a room to myself for $10 US a day, rented a board for $8 a day and could get breakfast, lunch, beer and water from downstairs. Read More…
Taking time for himself
Sitka is proud to announce the addition of Maui local, Wes Larsen, to their Surf Team. Wes’s full profile and more photos are available on Sitka’s website.
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series blending adventure, exploration, surf and competition, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series makes a much-anticipated return for 2010.
Last year saw the series push the boundaries of surfing in a way never seen before with five ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) events exploring spectacular surf spots throughout remote corners of the globe with the word’s best surfers competing for the prestige of winning the O’Neill CWC Series and the $50,000 prize money.
“It’s pretty much the next best thing to winning the ASP World Title,” says World Tour star Jordy Smith.
It’s not only the prize money and accolade, but the integration of exploration and adventure into surf competitions that the surfers themselves relish. Read More…
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Surf: 4/5 = Great but seasons make a difference here.
Price: 4/5 = Cheap!
Party: 1/5 = Good luck. They’re strict on alcohol.
Localism: 2/5 = It’s not your wave, and don’t forget it.
Thieves: 1/5 = Pick pockets and car break-ins are common, very common.
Time Frame: Oct/Nov 2009
Where do I start on this short story of a surf trip? With the most important points I guess.
How to get there: I’d recommend using one of Europe’s low cost carriers once you already have a flight to one of Europe’s major airports (e.g. London, Frankfurt, Paris). Ryanair, Easyjet and Royal Air Maroc are pretty safe bets to get from Europe to Morocco. I flew return with Ryanair from Frankfurt for $120 CDN taxes-in.
Here’s a basic rule of thumb: A 100 km bus or train ride costs around 25 DH or about $3.50 CDN. Read More…
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