Good day WBLA friends, Ian Radford is helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raise money by participating in the 2012 Warrior’s Dash in Huntersville, NC on Saturday, May 19th. Each Warrior is asked to raise money & Ian’s goal is $250. So far Ian has raised $85! If 11 of you donate $15 he will reach his goal! Will you please help Ian be a Warrior for the children of St. Jude’s? His link is below or you can go to his facebook page & find the link there.

Thank you so much for supporting Ian, April

https://waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/displayUserPage.do?programId=901&userId=797233&eventId=226830#.T6fN06qGSoJ.facebook

April D. Johnson

Kona Waterman Classic Mahalo Party-JD

10th Annual WBLA Longboard Classic and

1st Stand-Up Paddleboard Ocean Race Results

for 4/14 and 4/15

Longboard Classic

Waves were 1-2 feet and variable conditions from glassy to chop!

STANDUP PADDLEBOARD RACE

Conditions: SW Wind 15mph, moderate seas. 1.5 mile Ocean Course Recreational Women 1 – Karen Wilson 2 – Holly Konrady 1.5 mile Ocean Course Recreational Men 1 -Paul Taber 2 – John Fauquier 3 – Alex Hedman 4.5 mile Ocean Course Open Men 14′ Equal – 1 – Chris Hill & Chris Johnson 2 – Jared Covington 3 – Kevin Rhodes 4.5 mile Ocean Course Open men 12’6″ 1 – Chris Curry 2 – Greg Lew 3 – Ron Gossard 4.5 mile Ocean Course Open Women 12’6″1 – Kim Sutton 2 – Kacie Wallace 3 – Kimberly James

Congrats to all of the winners in each division and a “HUGE Thanks” to all of the sponsors who made it possible!!!! to the beach and share some Aloha with us!!! Anyone who was there is a winner in our minds including the volunteers and non-participants!

Thanks to all of our sun worshipers who came out to the beach and share some Aloha with us!!!

Here is a quote from one of our members who was at our event this past weekend-it captures it all!

So, I just want to let you guys know that Saturday was a blast! I’m glad Emmy talked me into participating. It gave me a great excuse to hang out on the beach all day watching good surfers, listening to great music, enjoying fun company and appreciating the truly mellow vibe. Otherwise, I would have just paid my two bucks, surfed for an hour, and headed home to catch up on work. What a mistake that would have been! My only regret is that I did not buy any raffle tickets…and with all those TONS of amazing prizes, I wish I had. Oh well, next year! Thanks for all your very hard work and tremendous organization. I hope we funded a few scholarships…

Sandy

2012 Earth and Surf Fest is July 7^{th (rescheduled from 7/14)} at North Topsail Beach

Surf Comp, 5K Run, Yoga, SUP Fun Demo,

Live Music from Selah Dubb and Yesterday’s Gravy. 

All the details can be found at www.earthandsurffest.com  

We are now accepting Booth Applications for Eco Friendly Vendors and Artisans!!  All Enviro Edu, Eco Friendly, Surf, or Health related Non-Profits = Free Booth Space Available!!

The Virginia Longboard Federation has posted information and entry registration form for this years 2012 Steel Pier Classic to be held Memorial Day weekend. Make plans to attend and represent our part of the world! For complete info go to: http://www.virginialongboardfederation.com/