Monthly Archives: January 2008
By rashie on January 30, 2008
After 3 days of waiting for the waves and weather to improve the Monster Energy Pro, presented by Billabong, got underway at 8am HST this morning in 4-5 foot surf at Backdoor and Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore.
They’ve got a NW swell running and the strong trade winds finally backed down enough for them to sound the starting horn.
This 3-star ASP World Qualifying Series event carries critical points towards
qualification for the elite World Championship Tour. While the Monster Energy Pro event is highly attended by international competitors, it is even more valuable for local surfers given that it is a rare opportunity for them to compete at home.
All surfers will also be vying for a handful of “golden tickets” into the prestigious Billabong Pipeline Masters that wraps up the world tour here in December.
Posted in Surfing
By admin on January 30, 2008
Photo courtesy of CraigCoppola.com
Two weeks ago Governator Aaarnoold came out and said he’s in favor of closing 48 California State Parks to deal with the state’s financial troubles – that means one out of every five state parks including beaches and monuments will be closed!
Is he nuts!?!?!
Now Governor Schwarzenegger is aiming his guns at California’s world-famous breaks at Trestles and San Onofre State Beach by throwing his support behind building a huge toll road right through the middle of this beautiful beach park… the fifth most visited park in the state. We’re talking about putting a road directly through a watershed habitat that is home to no less than 11 federally endangered and threatened species… Continue reading »
Posted in Environment, Surfing
By rashie on January 29, 2008
For the third day in a row the start of the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro, which was supposed to be Sunday, will be pushed back due to poor surf conditions on Oahu’s North Shore.
The holding period for this event started Sunday, January 27, 2008 and will run through February 6, requiring three full days of competition to run to completion.
Event status will be announced each morning. It will also be posted online at www.billabongpro.com.
Posted in Surfing
By rashie on January 28, 2008
Spike TV sent along the following…
UFC Programming Schedule for January 28 – February 3, 2008:
UFC Fight Night Live
Tuesday, January 30 (10:00 PM/Midnight, ET/PT), from The Palms Casino in Las Vegas, fight card includes:
Lightweight Bout- Michihiro Omigawa vs Thiago Tavares
Middleweight Bout- Drew McFedries vs Patrick Cote
Welterweight Bout- Josh Burkman vs Mike Swick… Continue reading »
Posted in MMA
By rashie on January 28, 2008
The starting day of the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro, which was supposed to yesterday, will be pushed back due to howling winds and generally poor surf conditions.
The holding period for this event started Sunday, January 27, 2008 and will run through February 6, requiring three full days of competition to run to completion.
Event status will be announced each morning. It will also be posted online at www.billabongpro.com.
Posted in Surfing
By rashie on January 27, 2008
Speaking of plastic… The Whole Foods chain of markets just announced they will stop using plastic bags at their checkout counters in all of their 270 U.S., Canadian and British stores. Right on!
They’re going to start running down their current inventory and hope to be free of the disposable plastic bags by Earth Day on April 22, 2008.
Let’s hope some other stores will get on the bandwagon!
I’m off to WF to get a salad and tell them “thanks!”.
Posted in Environment
By rashie on January 25, 2008
The Monster Energy Pipeline Pro starts this Sunday, January 27, at Hawaii’s world famous Banzai Pipeline.
This ASP, (Association of Surfing Professionals), sanctioned WQS, (World Qualifying Series), event will run during the 3 biggest and best days of surf between Jan 27 – Feb 6.
The star-studded field of 128 surfers representing 10 nations will be headed up by 3-time World Champion, Andy Irons, (of Hawaii). Irons will be joined by a slew of proven and talented surfers along with Pipeline Masters Rob Machado, (of California), Bruce Irons, (of Hawaii) and Derek Ho, (of Hawaii).
Posted in Surfing Tagged Hawaii, Surfing
By rashie on January 24, 2008
Did you know that you can do your part to help the environment buy using a rashguard?
Yep, it’s true! If you use a rashguard for your UV protection you will use much less sunscreen, (chemicals), and more importantly: the plastic bottles they come in.
As some of you may or may not know, most of the debris in the ocean is plastic. In fact there are areas in the Pacific Ocean where scientists have found six times more plastic than zooplankton, (the stuff that fish and whales eat)!! That’s outrageous, disgusting and just plain sad…
We don’t want to bum you out, but this information is REALLY important and the word about this needs to get out because many people just don’t realize it.
In an effort to help save the oceans we play in and love, along with the creatures and fish who live in it, (and who are part of our food chain), we will be posting more information about what we’re doing to harm our planet and what we can do to help it and ultimately ourselves.
Stay tuned!
After it rains, plastic debris floats in the Los Angeles River on it’s way to the Pacific Ocean.
Image by Algalita Marine Research Foundation – www.algalita.org
Posted in Environment, General
By admin on January 22, 2008
PRESS RELEASE
Swimmers braving the waters of the North Pole, sea birds coming back from extinction in Bermuda and eco-savvy fishermen in Papua New Guinea are just a few of the stars gracing the giant screen when the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival (SFOFF) 2008 (www.oceanfilmfest.org) returns to the Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason Center and Aquarium of the Bay January 31st – February 3rd 2008… Continue reading »
Posted in General, Surfing
By admin on January 17, 2008
PRESS RELEASE
SurfandSnowMag.com, a division of JBS Works, Inc., today announced that it has launched its online magazine for females who love and live the “board culture” of surfing and snowboarding…. Continue reading »
Posted in General, Women's Rash Guards
By admin on January 15, 2008
According to a recent study released by the Fox Chase Cancer Center, most American adults engage in many behaviors that increase their exposure to UV rays and boost their risk of skin cancer.
These behaviors include infrequent use of UV and sun protective clothing; staying outside in the sun rather than seeking shade; infrequent use of sunscreen; indoor tanning with a sunlamp or tanning bed within the past year; and getting sunburned within the past year.
Whether you’re hanging out on the beach during vacation, coasting down glittering white snow on a winter ski trip, walking your dog or just running errands, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin year-round… Continue reading »
Posted in General, Skin Care Tagged skin cancer, UV protective clothing
By rashie on January 12, 2008
Well, today I’m a little older, a little wiser and now a little wetter. 
While much of the California coast is getting pounded by huge surf I managed to find some fun, head high rights at one of my favorite ‘secret’ spots here in So Cal, (some DO still exist believe it or not!)… Continue reading »
Posted in Personal, Surfing Tagged rashguard, Surfing
By rashie on January 10, 2008
The Health Sponsorship Council in New Zealand is using guilt in their latest ad campaign to remind parents of their responsibility to protect their children’s health.
With the parents of pre-teen children as their target, the Council is using blame and guilt and they’re making no apologies for the tone of the advertisements which point out that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand. Continue reading »
Posted in Kid's Rash Guards, Skin Care
By admin on January 7, 2008
Hard Rock and No Fear will be supporting Hawaii’s up and coming amateurs when they sponsor the Koastal Kaos Pro Junior at Sunset Beach January 14-25, 2008. Continue reading »
Posted in Surfing
By admin on January 5, 2008
By Mark Niesse
Associated Press
Cruises from California to Hawai’i would have to spend at least two days in Mexico if they want to continue the service, according to a proposed federal rule against foreign-flagged liners. Continue reading »
Posted in Vacation and Travel
By admin on January 4, 2008
A large storm system that will sweep through Southern California this weekend has delayed the 12th annual Gathering of the Tribes longboard event for one week. When the program resumes on the weekend of January 12th the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to rack up another in a long line of firsts when this classic longboard event sets off the Coalition of Surfing Clubs 2008 competitive season. Continue reading »
Posted in Surfing
By admin on January 3, 2008
The first thing you need is the right length surfboard. Most people make the mistake of trying to learn how to surf on a board that is too short. They see pros riding short boards and think that’s what they need. This is wrong and will only make you frustrated and give up trying to learn. Continue reading »
Posted in General, Rash Guards, Surfing Tagged rashguard, Surfing
By rashie on January 1, 2008
Just a quick post…
Kept up our long-standing tradition of surfing on New Year’s Day – what a nice way to bring in the new year. 
Continue reading »
Posted in Personal
By admin on January 1, 2008
Here at Buy-Rash-Guards.com we’re starting off the New Year with a bang!
We’re launching this brand new blog where our customers can ask questions about our rash guards and dry shirts, write their own reviews, share their experiences and even answer questions from other surfers, swimmers and rashguard users.
Our staff will also post helpful articles and information along with updates about sports such as martial arts, surfing and other watersports where rashguards are an integral piece of the athlete’s technical equipment.
We’d love to hear from you with any questions, comments or suggestions so please register so you can log in and post your thoughts. Of course we expect you to keep it clean, respectful and spam free so everyone can enjoy and learn together.
Let’s play hard in 2008!
Posted in General, Rash Guards