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Let’s talk trash Hawaii, Saturday June 1st Baby Maks!

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Ocean Girl Project Beach Clean-up Event

Date:                Saturday June 1, 2013

Time:                8am-11am (join in anytime)

Where:             Baby Makapuu Beach

Participants:     All ages, bring the whole family!

Please join us! Beach clean ups enable us to care for our marine environment, show community support for our shared natural resources; and they are fun. Great opp to meet our Ocean Girl Project volunteer staff,  MAHALO!

Things to bring: hat-visor, work gloves, reusable bottle, sunscreen, snacks. Ocean Girl Project volunteers provide a shade tent, water station, buckets and large rubbish bags.

Special considerations: Since this is an outdoor and shoreline activity, be prepared for sun, wind or inclement weather. Please wear comfortable shoes (closed-toe or sturdy sandals suggested). We provide safety guidelines and tips for participants.

OGP volunteers set up early, please join us!

Directions from Waikiki: drive past the entrance to Makapu’u Beach and Sea Life Park – go a little further then turn right into the next driveway, follow driveway to the left, the parking lot and beach face the pier, look for OCEAN GIRL PROJECT surfboard signs. Baby Makapu’u has ample parking in the morning, bathrooms & showers near by, surf and the beach is a great area to explore and snorkel.

For more information, please contact:

Colleen Kudo

colleen@oceangirlproject.com

Facebook.com/oceangirlproject/events

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BASIC BEACH CLEANUP GUIDELINES
Remember, SAFETY FIRST.
1. Wear gloves when you are picking up trash and have hat/visor, clothing and sun-block to protect from the sun.

2. Be cautious and aware of the ocean waves; never turn your back on the ocean.

3. Always stay in teams of at least two. All children need to be supervised by an adult at all times.

4. Don’t touch or pick up dead animals, or attempt to move injured animals. Instead, contact the responsible authorities:

a. Report stranded, entangled, or injured marine mammals (whales, dolphins, and seals) by calling the NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Hotline at 1-888-256-9840.

b. Report stranded, entangled, or injured marine turtles by calling the Marine Turtle Research Program at (808) 983-5730

Learn More: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/info/pdf/plastic.pdf


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2013 Surf Camp Dates changed to July 22-26

The dates for our 2013 sustainable surf day camp for girls have changed.

The previously scheduled 2013 JUNE CAMP has been SWITCHED TO JULY!

Ocean Girl Camps are all about surf and fun!

Who: Girls ages 09-14, max (10)  girls per camp

When: JULY 22nd-26th – correct dates

Times: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Requirements: Beginner swim level

Where: South Shore area, details upon contact

Special: Reduced Fee and full Scholarships are available upon request contact us

Join us!

Join us!

Sign up: Begins with submitting 2013 form, or just send an email if you need more info.

Contact: Camp Coordinator: colleen@oceangirlproject.com

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.


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Courtney Conlogue Claims TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival in Taranaki | ASP World Tour

 

TARANAKI, New Plymouth/NZL (Saturday, April 6, 2013) – Courtney Conlogue (USA), 20, has claimed the 2013 TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival featuring the Dow AgroSciences Pro today over Coco Ho (HAW), 21, in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Taranki’s Fitzroy Beach.

 

Event No. 4 of 7 on the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT), the TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival delivered clean and rippable waves for the world’s best female surfers to perform on and culminated in dramatic fashion this morning between two of surfing’s rising stars.

 

“I put in a lot of hard work between last year and this year and I’m stoked to have it paying off with a win,” Conlogue said. “I’ve felt like I’ve been surfing well all year and have been building momentum up until this point. Really happy about today.”

 

Conlogue’s win today bumps the young Californian from 5th to 3rd on the 2013 ASP Women’s WCT rankings, within striking distance of the world surfing crown throughout the back half of the season.

 

“We’re halfway through so there is still opportunity ahead,” Conlogue said. “Carissa (Moore) and Tyler (Wright) have had such strong starts to the season and didn’t have as strong performances here to it’s opened up the race a bit. I’m feeling confident in my surfing and I’m going to give it a good run in Brazil.”

 

Today’s Runner-Up finish marked a season best for Ho today, vaulting the young Hawaiian from 9th to 7th on the ASP Women’s WCT rankings.

 

“Bummed I couldn’t keep it going into the Final but Runner-Up is a great result for me and taking down some big names is a great confidence boost for me,” Ho said. “Best result in a long while and we’re heading into Brazil where I have done well in the past. I feel like I have been surfing well all year and it’s a relief to finally get a solid result. Boards are going really well and I’m looking forward to the next stop.”

 

Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 22, continued her impressive 2013 run in Taranaki, posting big wins before going down to Ho in this morning’s Semifinals. The young Australian’s Equal 3rd today, however, was not enough to stave off a rankings charge from Conlogue and Fitzgibbons was bumped down to 4th on the ASP Women’s WCT Rankings.

 

Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 25, reigning five-time ASP World Champion, was another favorite who looked strong this morning, posting a strong 13.97 out of a possible 20 for a bevy for forehand and backhand maneuvers. The Australian’s performance was no match, however, for an in-form Conlogue who halted the champ’s run in the Semifinals.

 

“Fun little waves out at Fitzroy this morning and a shame I couldn’t get through,” Gilmore said. “Congrats to Courtney (Conlogue) though – she is surfing really well. Next stop for us is Brazil and the waves can be similar there and hopefully not too small this year. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us this week in New Zealand.”

 

Highlights from the TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival featuring the Dow AgroSciences Pro are available via http://www.nzsurffestival.co.nz/

 

The next stop on the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT) will be the Billabong Rio Pro from May 8 – 14, 2013.

 

For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com

 

TSB BANK NZ SURF FESTIVAL FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Courtney Conlogue (USA) 14.00
2 – Coco Ho (HAW) 9.27

 

TSB BANK NZ SURF FESTIVAL SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
SF 1: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 14.47 def. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 13.97
SF 2: Coco Ho (HAW) 15.33 def. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 15.24

 

CURRENT ASP WOMEN’S WCT TOP 5 (Following Completion of TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival):
1. Carissa Moore (HAW) 31,700 pts
2. Tyler Wright (AUS) 30,000 pts
3. Courtney Conlogue (USA) 26,900 pts
4. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 26,200 pts
5. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 24,700 pts

Courtney Conlogue Claims TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival in Taranaki | ASP World Tour – The Association of Surfing Professionals.

 


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Odina Surf, at one with the earth, the ocean and supporting Ocean Girls in Hawaii!

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BIG Mahalo to Odina Surf for the donation of the amazing sustainable bathing suits for Ocean Girl Project!!

Odina is a clothing company that focuses on making fashionable and functional swimsuits that are also friendly to the environment. The Odina lifestyle is at one with the earth, the ocean and the future.  Our company strives to be 100% eco-conscious in all of our decisions yet we place equal value in performance and fashion.  Odina means divine creative inspiration and our inspiration lies in creating fashionable, functional and high quality swimwear from recycled plastic fabrics and reclaimed fabrics.

The idea began a few years ago when a designer of swimwear for many years, came together with a young eco-enthusiast. Their mission was to make swimsuits that not only complimented a woman’s figure but also her passions. They worked with surfers, not models, to get feed back on fit and function; with women that are exploring the world, surfing jaw-dropping waves and helping the planet that they love, to test their product. Through the process the Odina team tested a number of sustainable fabrics and a variety of recycled fibers before finding one that met their demands. The various styles underwent the same testing, with many success stories. The result was a suit that not only looked great, but rose to any challenge and Odina was born.

Typical of the blend of function and style is the In the Curl bottom. The Brazilian style bottom with banded sides and T-strap top is a favorite with the surfers for its great Island style and exceptionally good fit, whether In the Curl or on the land.

Setting the standard in eco-swimwear, Odina has put thought into every aspect of production. From the thread to the tags, every step involves rethinking the standard practices of the garment business.  All suits are manufactured in the U.S.A..

An Odina girl lives her life to the fullest but respects the earth and all its inhabitants.  An Odina girl loves adventure but also loves her home.  Above all, an Odina girl just loves living life and looking great doing it!

Hang Tags:

Printed on recycled paper from FCS certified sources.

Banners and other Marketing Materials:

We have done prints ranging from Wood to recycled Polyester made from water bottles. Are efforts are to be environmentally conscious with every footprint.

Website: http://odinasurf.com/

Hosted on a 100% Wind Powered Server in Northern U.S.A.


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Five Photos You’ve Gotta See This Week: Feb 15 – Photo | Red Bull Surfing

Jamie O'Brien at Pipe

Five Photos You’ve Gotta See This Week: Feb 15 – Photo | Red Bull Surfing.


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Deeper Shade of Blue Premiere Surf Film in Hawaii

“A Deeper Shade Of Blue” – a premiere gala event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Master surf film maker, Jack McCoy ventures into a new realm with his film “A Deeper Shade of Blue”.
This is not a surf movie, it is a film about surfing’s deepest roots. The film is backed by an exhilarating soundtrack from the likes of Kaukahi featuring Jack Johnson, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and Paul McCartney, and features ground-breaking camerawork to bring viewers an immersive experience in and under the waves. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Hilton Hawaiian Village Wed Feb 6 2013 – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Princess Kaiulani and Gidget kick surfing into high gear and inspire a cavalcade of women surfers, presented by current World Champ Stephanie Gilmore.

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