Camps Camps Camps

Skim Camp Dates are finally available for the 2010 season:

1. May 22, 23 (Weekend, 2-day camp, Saturday & Sunday)
2. *July 5 - 8-: Advanced Camp
3. July 12-15
4. August 9-12
5. August 16-19: At Balboa Pier, Newport Beach (http://campnewport.com/Register.htm)
6. August 23-26

All Laguna Beach camps are at Treasure Island Beach in front of the Montage Resort. For more information about camp costs and times, visit http://solagskimschool.com/skimcamps.html.

Skim Camp in Madeira Beach, Florida (near Tampa)

1. June 10-12, 2010: (9am-1:30pm) Lunch is included. Overhead Surf Shop is working in association with this camp. There will be an amateur skim contest sponsored by Exile Skimboards following the camp on Sunday, June 13th. All campers have free entry into the event.
   

Signing up is easy. You can sign up at SolagSkimSchool.com via the Quick Sign Up link or simply email Paulo@solagskimschool.com. Indicate which camp you are interested in.

Video Coverage of GEAA '10

GEAA Results

Loraxes (Beginners):

1st- Jake Levine
2nd- Jake Dalton
3rd- Travis Simoneau
4th- Jackie Gollbach

SNEECHES (Intermediate)

1st- Shane Scott
2nd- Chris Martindale
3rd- Ryan Ward
4th- Derek Ledesma
5th- Nefta Rosales
6th- Max Bourne

GRINCHES (Advanced)

1st- Blair Conklin
2nd- Travis Sampson
3rd- John Salta
4th- Teddy Parker
5th- Dylan Hunter
6th- Tyler Cruickshank

More photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauloprietto/

Green Eggs and AM Results

Blair Conklin slashed his way to victory of the Grinches division at the 2010 Green Eggs and AM this past Saturday. It was a fun event and a great format for the youngsters to showcase their skills. More photos, video, and results to follow soon.

Here's a brief video shot by Steve Seime.

Green Eggs and AM 2010 from Stephen Seime on Vimeo.

Get Hyped

Green Eggs and AM is happening in 6 days. The weather is looking good. The sand is set up. Sign up online and save $5. Beach entries are $25.

We will also be accepting donations for the Chilean earthquake relief organization called Costa Sur Desolada.

Rebuilding Chile

The 8.8 earthquake that rocked Chile only days ago destroyed several coastal communities. Concepcion, The cities of Constitucion, and Curanipe are only a few that were greatly affected. These coastal communities were especially affected by the tsunami that followed the quake. There wasn't much protection from the tidal wave to protect the small fishing villages. As a result, the tsunami leveled these towns and left more wreckage in its wake than the initial earthquake.


One of my friends, Danny Diaz, who I've been in contact with told me that the earthquake lasted about 1 minute and 30 seconds. That is a lifetime during an earthquake. Fortunately he is ok, but many beach towns that are home to some world class waves were not ok. http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/chile-earthquake-help-now--save-the-waves-coalition-responds-to-disaster-in-surf-rich-zone_41458/

Another good friend, Jose Rafael Campino, is one of the many Chileans who is organizing aid to these areas. He is part of an organization called Costa Sur Desolada. Jose Rafael explained it this way, "Our group is composed of engineers, architects and doctors who love that place. We are trying to do everything that is possible to help this amazing area, but to get food and materials we need money. We are all chilean and the idea is to solve the problems now!"

The efforts of Jose Rafael and many other Chileans has already been noticed by the L.A. Times. Read the article here.

As a result, Paulo Prietto is promoting Costa Sur Desolada in the States. "It's easy to forget about this tragic event and continue our daily lives, but I feel it's important to think outside of ourselves and help."

With the help of ExtremeOutdoorSupply.com, Paulo has organized an easy way for people to support the relief efforts. Follow the link below to donate online. All 100% of donations will go directly to food, clothing, building supplies, and other necessary items for the victims.

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