I was able to go out to Hawaii with Quiksilver to shoot the inaugural Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection. The contest was two days of athleticism, expos, competition, and smiles. Over 600 paddlers from across the globe came to compete in front thousands cheering on the beach including Quiksilver’s Robby Naish and Jamie Mitchell. It was Danny Ching from Redondo Beach though that swept both the 10 mile Downwinder and the 50 mile Elite Race. On the beach, Hawaiian music filled the air and people mingled among the sponsor booths, relaxed in the shade, and tried their skills on SUP boards. It was apparent that this fairly new sport is here to stay.
I don’t think I’ve ever posted inspiration on my blog, but I thought I’d post Taylor Steele’s Castles in the Sky. Katie and went to the LA premier of this film, which is the follow up to “Sipping Jetstreams,” and if you see one surf movie the rest of your life, this is it. As someone that has been fortunate enough to travel a decent amount, I was almost moved to tears at the images of individuals and cultures that are featured. The culture pieces are so good that I forgot I was watching a surf movie, and the surfing is so good that I forgot why I even try to surf. You can buy the DVD on June 22.
What’s better than an ocean view wine tasting on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Corona Del Mar? The answer: An ocean view wine tasting on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Corona Del Mar that benefits the community and people’s lives. MIKA Community Development Corporation hosted a fantastic event in conjunction with Trinitas Cellars to share what they are doing in their community of Costa Mesa. Please check out MIKA’s site to find out more about what they are doing; and more importantly how you can get involved. They are an amazing organization doing amazing things for their community and such an example of how we all should live. Also check out Trinitas Cellars for some amazing wines. My favorite was the 2007 Meritage Red; a Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot , and Malbec mix. Amazing.
What is better than grabbing a cool drink from a poolside vending machine? The answer: pair of signature style boardshorts.
Vending machines containing limited edition Quiksilver boardshorts and bikinis can be found at The Standard Hotels in Hollywood, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Each pair of boardshorts is specifically designed with each location in mind and this past Saturday Quiksilver and The Standard Downtown LA launched their innovative collaboration. When two companies of immense creative stature partner for a party- the result is nothing less than stunning. With live rooftop performances, twister, screen-printing, art gallery, and poolside lounging, everyone was having a good time. The swimwear was the center of attention though and did not disappoint. The specially designed Quiksilver boardshorts impressed all whether it was the black on black “New York” style, the glitzy star studded “Hollywood” style, or the yellow piped “Miami” inspired shorts. The Los Angeles design features red and white polka dots over a black background reflected the theme of the evening and The Standard LA.
If you can’t make it to a vending machine near you they are also available online here.
