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President's Message

Hello DLSA,

Hope all our members are doing well. I am very excited to have a fantastic group of people leading DLSA into 2011. As of the May meeting we have done some wonderful things for our community. First off we have finally given back as a support group to several organizations and individuals. The Doheny State Park received $1,000 from use and the Heritage Foundation also received $1,000. This is do to the work we have done with our contest and celebrations of the surfing life. The money we have raised has given us an opportunity to give back and you all should feel good that DLSA can support these groups. We also donated four Velzy Luau tickets and a membership to prayforgrantboswith.com. This is a young Orange County man that has had a life changing mishap while seeking medical attention this year. Grant’s friends and family had a fundraiser to help support this young man in his battle to have quality of life. Alex & Rachael Calkins also donated artwork to help Grant and his family in this fundraiser. They were able to raise over $22,000 to help with the cost of Grants care.

DLSA had a small team of surfers take the trek to Santa Cruz for the Memorial Day Contest. I would like to thank the team for their efforts and 5th place finish. We had great surf and a mix of weather that made the event one of the best in years. Also Mother Nature delivered on the way home with some head high beach barrels in Carmel and point break lefts in Big Sur at Willow Creek. If you ever get the chance check out Willow Creek it is a great surf spot with no crowds, only you and the thought of the man in the grey suit.

On June 11th we had our Surfing 60’s and it was a blast from the past. We had fun Doheny surf at the buried hammer and saw some great rides by the local youth and more mature riders. Dave Rosenberg had the group feed during the awards with his amazing DLSA dogs. I was so glad to see all of you dressed in your 60’s best and cool vintage boards. Some of the highlights were Shirlene Bobroff making it into the finals and great trophies donated to us by the Harris family from Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. To all the finalist and those cheering us on cowabuga man!

On June 24th we have our Menehune and Junior Championship pre sign up and registration at Hobie Dana Point 6:30 PM. The contest is June 25th and we need all DLSA members to step up and help. Please contact the Board & Officers to donate your valued energy. We are also looking for raffle prizes and need help in that area. That is how we give back to Ronald McDonald House. We have a board meeting on Thursday nights, till the event come on down, and give your input on how to make DLSA even better.

July 16th is the Wounded Warrior’s day at the beach with DLSA. This is yet another way we give to the community and is such an awarding experience. All DLSA and non-DLSA members are welcome to take these fine American’s out into the Big Blue to enjoy a ride on the waves at Church.

Remember the next two general meetings will be at 11 am with a potluck and some great surfing at Doheny State Beach. See you all at the beach or on a wave. Check the Web Site for all event dates.

See you in the water,
Mark

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The D.L.S.A. donates much needed funds to the State Park and the Ronald McDonald House
Article and Photo submitted By Bobby Knox

              

   D.L.S.A. Donation Update  

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The 2011 D.L.S.A. Menehune Contest Results



The D.L.S.A. thanks all the surfers
& their awesome families,
D.L.S.A. members, other volunteers,
event sponsors and Doheny State Park
for helping us to make this years event
a lot of fun as usual and another big success!

The Menehune Contest is responsible for
the Club to able to continue to donate
much needed funds to the Charities and
Organizations that we annually support.

Congratulations to every participant,
here are the 2011 Finalists:


Doheny Longboard Surfing Association
15th Annual Menehune Surfing Contest
June 25th 2011

                     8 & Under                        Menehune Boys 9 to 10

                    1st Nicholas Coli             1st Ethan Mudge

                     2nd Lang Hennings         2nd Quinn DiLeva

                     3rd Peyton Galli               3rd Wyatt Moody

                     4th Ty Spencer

                     5th Ryder Mortensen

                     6th Tyler Douglas

                     Boys 11 to 12                  Girls 10 and Under

                     1st Rio Donaldson     1st Alyssa Spencer

               2nd Jacob Atwood    2nd Joy Lybager

                     3rd Noah Atwood            3rd Zoe Mortensen

                     4th Griffin Foy                 4th Zoe Ziebarth

                     5th Ransom Carlton

                     6th Michael Tilly

               Girls Shortboard

               1st Makani Adric

               2nd Meg Hann

               3rd Kalohe Danabar

               4th Makayla Gates

               5th Malie-Mae Smith

                            15th Annual Junior Championship

June 25th 2011

                     Girls 11 to 14                  Boys 12 to 14

                     1st Karina Rozunko        1st Dylan Cox

                     2nd Kylie Nagy                2nd Chad Biggs

                     3rd Kaily Biggs         3rd Kyle Perez

               4th Rachael Tilly      4th Davis Levy

               5th Maya Harrison    5th Noah Carklos

               6th Myah Bradshaw

               Girls 15 to 17           Boys 15 to 17

               1st Hallie Rohr          1st Perry Rohr

               2nd Kini Rozunko      2nd Andy Nieblas

               3rd Rachael Tilly       3rd Jordon Thomas

               4th Makani Adric       4th Ben Cardoza

               5th Makla Smith        5th Evan Trauntvein

               6th Haylie Frasco            6th Jake Willis

                      Boys Shortboard

                      1st Giffin Foy

                       2nd Ransom Cartton

                       3rd Jacob Atwood

                       4th Michael Tilly

                       5th Ethan Mudge

                       6th Noah Atwood

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D.L.S.A. Surfing 60's Contest

Photos and Results
Photos: Justin Scheller and Mark Calkins
Results: Mark Calkins   
             
        

             DLSA Surfin’ 60’s  -  June 11th 2011  

    Gidget Ride Your Own:                       Gremmies Ride Your Own:

1st Rachael Tilly                                    1st Joe Aaron

2nd Makala Smith                                  2nd Andy Nieblas

3rd Katie Calkins                                   3rd Kyle Perez

4th Hallie Rohr                                      4th Michael Tilly

5th Rachael Calkins                               5th Perry Rohr

6th Shirlene Bobroff                                6thBen Cardoza

Ho Daddy’s Ride YourOwn:               Kahunas Ride Your Own:

1st Kameron Brown                               1st Mark Calkins

2nd John Coshland                                 2nd Kerry Pedlow

3rd Josh Rapozo                                     3rd Bob Rameriz

4th Gabe Fimbres                                   4th Ed McMillen

5th Rubio Smith                                     5th Bobby Knox

6th John Arvidson                                  6th Tom Hammer

& Justin Scheller                                   &Mike Patrick

Pick a Stick Young Guns:                     Pick a Stick Top Guns:

1st Hallie Rohr                                       1st Josh Rapozo

2nd Kameron Brown                              2nd Gabe Fimbres

3rd Noah Cardoza                                   3rdJohn Coshland

4th Andy Nieblas                                   4th Mark Calkins

5th Perry Rohr                                        5th Rubio Smith

6th Kyle Perez                                        6th Katie Calkins

Best Rod: Rubio Smith

Ugliest Stick: Gabe Fimbres

Best Stick: Mark Calkins

Best Nose Ride: Andy Nieblas

Quasimdo: Josh Rapozo &Mark Calkins

Worst Wipe Out: Makala Smith

Eric Von Zipper: Rubio Smith

Gidget: Katie Calkins & Makala Smith

Moon Doggie: Michael Tilly

Kahuna: Mark Calkins

Class & Style: JoshRapozo

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The D.L.S.A. takes 5th
at Steamer Lane

From Mark Calkins: DLSA received 5th at Santa Cruz with a team of seven

From Katie Calikns: Full results:

Hi, here's the results for SCLU 2011, Katie 
Perry Rohr 3rd Menehune, (2nd Jr Men)
Hallie Rohr 2nd Jr Women, (4th Open Women)

Team placement 5th
 Check out the poem Katie wrote about the contest
on the "Member News" Page.

  

                     
     


Photos submitted by Nancy Rohr,  & Mark Calkins

From Nancy Rohr:  Hi, Here are some photos from Santa Cruz.  It ended up pretty well for DLSA. We took 5th overall, but we only had 7 total surfers entered! The 4 Calkins, 2 Rohrs, and Noah Cardoza. Finals ended up:  Perry 3rd in Menehune, Perry broke his fin on the rocks at Cowells and that was a big deal for the next day; Hallie got 5th in Open Women's, even though we thought that was her best heat; Mark took 1st in his division and Katie, Hallie, Perry, and Alex took 2nds in the other divisions, so that was a pretty impressive result with such a small team. The surf was really fantastic. At least 4-6 feet all the time with a few big ones over 7 feet.
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A recap of the May General Membership and Board
Of Directors Meetings:

If you missed our last election meeting here are some important club updates:
- Welcome new Officers: 
Mark Calkins - President    Rubio Smith - Vice President    Tom Hammer - Treasure    Geno Arriola - Sergeant of Arms    Bill Grey - Membership       Rachael Calkins - Secretary     Katie Calkins - Team Captain     Dave Rosenburg - Food Czar

 - Welcome our new Board Members (who were chosen to fill vacant positions based on their interest and presence at our board meetings)
     Justin Scheller
     Takahiro Makino
     Jeanette Francis

At our first board meeting of the new incumbents we set the price (same as last year) of the 60's contest at $25 for members, $35 non members and $10 extra divisions.  Picked out some great trophies for upcoming contests and reviewed our donations and scholarship program. 
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The D.L.S.A. places 2nd on Saturday March 26th at the 2011 Groundswell Society Rincon Invitational



The D.L.S.A. is one of just a few surf clubs that has been invited to the Rincon invitational since it started.  This fun event is not judged by surfing talent, but on how much fun and stoke you can show out in the water.  Party waves are encouraged and courtesy to the free surfers who may encroach into the event boundaries is mandatory or you can be disqualified.  Basically to be scored the highest is to have fun and surf as many waves as possible in a one hour period. 

We were able to get a really good team of current and prospective members to go up there and participate again this year.  All of us were concerned the week before the event that the weather and conditions may not be so great that day.  But Saturday morning, eleven D.L.S.A. surfers happily showed up for our 11am heat to sunshine and consistent good surf.  The swell from the earlier storms had some sets with waves about head high and peeling from the point into the cove by the time our heat started, with no wind!  For one full hour our team of eleven friends had a great time catching wave after wave at this iconic surf location  So needless to say, it was a very fun time for everybody who made the long drive that day!  And I suggest that if we continue to be invited each year and you have an opportunity to do it, don't think twice.  Just go!

I would like to thank everybody who signed up for the Rincon Team;
Mason Shaw, Geno Arriola, Jeanette Francis,   Justin Scheller, Carson Scheller (Justin's Brother), Garrett Spak (prospective), Jiro Akeda (prospective), Bob Ramierez, Jon Arvidson, Chris Thompson, Tom Hammer, Gabe Fembres, Julie Fembres, Chad Biggs and Kailey Biggs

Thank you guys for representing the club with your awesome surfing skills and a true aloha spirit.  Congratulations and way to go!

Jim Coshland

Here are some photos from our heat that day:
*The last 2 photos are of surfing legend Sean Thompson who surfed in the heat prior to ours.  Make sure you check out all 4 pages of photos.  Click on the thumbnail to enlarge and click on the page number below the thumbnails to go to that page.

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The D.L.S.A. welcomes a new sponsor,
Stacks Pancake House

Stacks Pancake House is a new D.L.S.A. Sponsor.  They have committed to generously sponsor our food needs for the April and May Pancake Breakfast General membership Meetings.

We will be posting more information about them and a link soon.  This
is from the festival of the whales website:

Stacks Pancake House is Dana Point's newest favorite breakfast and lunch spot. Our customers can't get enough of our macadamia nut pancake with our signature coconut syrup. Try one of our unique breakfast and lunch selection, including our delicious banana nutella crepes, eggs benedict, captain macnut french toast, famous Stacks burger, and steak teriyaki with housemade teriyaki sauce. If you are in the mood for more island flavor try our Portuguese sausage or loco moco. Daily special available throughout the week.
They are located at 34255 Pacific Coasty Hwy #110, Dana Point

Surf Legends Sculpture Forges Ahead

   

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2010 D.L.S.A. Competition Team Top Competitors named and honored at the Holiday Party
Article by Katie Calkins
Photos Jim Coshland, Mark Calkins

 

 Dylan Cox- 14 & Under Boys
 Kailey Biggs and
 Rachael Tilly- 14 & Under Girls (tie)

Photo Not Available - Peter Danskin- Jr Men

 Hallie Rohr- Jr. Women and
                                  **2010 DLSA Overall Top Competitor**

 Rachael Calkins- Women and SUP

 Josh Rapozo- Men

 Scott Sapp- Sr. Men

 Gabriel Fimbres- Masters

 Mark Calkins- Grand Masters

 Katie Calkins- Master Women

 Charlie Zyvoloski- Legends

 Mickey Munoz- Extreme Legends

Rubio Smith- Team Relay/Paddle

 Chad Biggs- Most Improved

The D.L.S.A. does well in tough conditions at the Windansea Surfing Club Event
Article and results submitted by Katie Calkins


 

Paddle Out For Bill Steinriede
Article submitted by Denny Michael

First, the paddle out was a wonderful program for a wonderful person.  On Saturday, 10/16/2010 a large group of Bill Steinriede’s friends and family paddled out into a nice glassy south swell outside of Doheny’s River Mouth surf area.  We paid tribute to Bill in a traditional ring of surfers hearing great words by his son-in-law, Ryan Engle.  Ryan stated that Bill was a champion of people and that we will all remember him whenever we paddle out to this location. Before and after the program there were many great stories shared about the wonderful nature of “Everything” Bill.  From the parking lot, to the Palapa and into the surf, we celebrated a great person who will be remembered for all that he accomplished.  It was a nice tribute to Bill, he will be missed from the line-up. 

Denny Michael
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A Cool Picture of the 1962 Windansea Surf Club at Makaha
Check out the "kid" 2nd from the right of The Duke.

Photo courtesy of the Windansea Surf Club

WindanSea Surf Club Team at Makaha early 1960's

Be a part of history in 2012 for the WindanSea Surf Club 50 year Reunion at Makaha!

Aloha

"30 Minutes With Teahupoo"
A incredible first hand account of a experience at one of the gnarliest and most dangerous breaks in the World
Copy of email submitted by Tom Dalton
Story by Ian Foulke
Photo: Unknown, submitted by Ian Foulke

D.L.S.A. Webmaster:  The following is from an email sent to Club member Tom Dalton from his friend Ian Foulke about his first experience surfing at Teahupoo.  I want to thank Ian for his accounting of that day, The story shows the respect that must be  given to a spot where surfing can be a life or death experience!  He is a much braver man than I.  Jim


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Dewey Weber inducted to the the
Huntington Beach
Surfing Walk Of Fame
Dewey Weber, Founder of Dewey Weber Surfboards (one of the D.L.S.A.'s oldest sponsors) was inducted on August 5th,2010.
Article and Photos: Jim Coshland


        This years Official Poster                                            Dewey's Plaque

Whether it was a coincidence or just fate, it definitely was fitting that Surfing Pioneer Dewey Weber was inducted into the Surfing Walk Of Fame in 2010, the 50th Anniversary of Dewey Weber Surfboards.  The induction Ceremony was well attended by by the public as well as legendary surfers, influential people in the surfing industry and current day surfing icons.  Celebrity sightings included Peter (P.T.) Townend who did the M.C. and induction duties, Walter Hoffman, Herbie Fletcher, David Nuuhiwa, Rabbit Bartholomew, " Bob "The Greek" Bolen,  and Kelly Slater to name a few.

Invocation

This years Walk Of Fame honorees besides Dewey were: Ian Cairns, Rick “Rockin Fig” Fignetti, Sunny Garcia, Dave Rochlen, Candy Calhoun and Honor Roll recognition for the late Dick Baker.

2010 Plaques

The 2010 Surfing Walk of Fame plaques joined over 100 other plaques from previous years inductee's which line Main Street in front of Jack's Surfshop at the corner of PCH just across from the Huntington Beach Pier.

P.T. introducing Shea Weber

The ceremony started at 10 a.m. and each recepient  either personally spoke or were talked about by a friend or relative. The various bio's, stories and lists of contributions that each person made to the sport of surfing was very interesting and awe inspiring.   All of them in their own way bettering, evolving and directing the sport, industry and surfing lifestyle to where it is today. 

Shea Weber talking about his father

Dewey's son and current President/Owner of Dewey Weber Surfboards, Shea did a great job describing his Dad's contributions to the business of manufacturing surfboards as well as being one of, if not the original surfing hotdogger(s).   "The Little Man On Wheels" was as his nickname implies, was one of the first surfers to surf with a more high performance style than other surfers of the day.  His different surfing style was quickly emulated by other hotdogger's back then and lended itself and over time eventually evolved into the charging, high performance surfing style of many of today's longboarder's as well as shortboarder's too.  The shortboard revolution in the 70's prompted Dewey to develop his own line of shortboard designs, with shapes that to this day still rival the performance of current day modern thruster's.  Dewey's surfing, surfboard production innovations and marketing skills all played a huge roll and was a major influence to what the industry has become today.

 

Una Baker

The other inductee's bio's were also very impressive.   Dick Baker's wife Una who many of us know, was there to talk about her late husband and his contributions to the surfing industry.  It was good to see our local friend and remember Dick as well.  Sunny Garcia had many fans in the crowd and H.B. local hero "Rockin' Fig" got a big response from all his  friends there supporting him.  And Ian Cairns with his fellow "Bronzed Aussie" buddies, P.T. and Rabbit reminded everybody of that time in surfing when those guys dominated the international pro surfing scene.  The days other recipients were remembered very fondly for their accomplishments as well.

"Someone told me that the guy on the right rips"  Shea Weber and Kelly Slater.

So overall it was a very nice ceremony for well deserved recipients. Congratulations to the Weber Family, Dewey Weber Surfboards and all the other 2010 Walk Of fame Recipients!

Shea, Stacy and Corey Weber

Good Evening All,

I want to send my heartfelt gratitude over for the awesome wounded warrior surf event thrown by DLSA, surf shops/vendors, volunteers, families and the community surrounding San Onofre.

Having just returned from Afghanistan and just moving to the West Coast, attending this event was a breath of fresh air and only reinforced my reasoning for relocating.  It was amazing to see our wounded service members and their families enjoying the ocean in a way that only surfing can provide.  Smiles, I believe were the theme of the day and they were only made possible by your surf club and the volunteers/community that support it.

It was a pleasure and an honor to meet you all.  I appreciate all of your time and hard work to make today such a success.  Enjoy the rest of your summer and I hope to see you all very soon.

r/s

Michael M. Wilson

Wounded Warrior Project

Manager, Alumni and Events

Southern California

M: 904.404.6398

mwilson@woundedwarriorproject.org

The 2010 D.L.S.A. Wounded Warrior Surf was a huge Success!

Article Submitted by Bobby Knox
Photos by Jim Coshland

Article Denny Michael/Jim Coshland
Photos: Jim Coshland

The first ever Mickey Munoz Paddle Surf Fiesta held on March 13, 2010 at Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor was very well attended and a lot of fun for all!

As part of the Dana Point Festival of Whales, The Mickey Muñoz Paddle Surf Fiesta began with a Fun Paddle around Dana Point Harbor Island led by our own Mickey Munoz.  The Fun Paddle was launched after a vital “Rules of the Road” paddling safety meeting which was conducted by officials from Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County Sherriff Department’s Harbor Patrol.   One of the reasons that the event was held is because of the increasing popularity of Stand Up Paddleboarding and the regulations enforced

“With the explosion of stand-up paddle boarding there are a lot more people paddling in the harbor.  Safety and etiquette have become much more critical. Since Dana Point has become a Mecca for paddle sports, we wanted to have an event that’s message is about the importance of water safety and paddling etiquette” said surf legend Mickey Munoz.  

“The County of Orange has always been on the cutting edge of boater safety and education and given the fact that Dana Point Harbor is a natural location for beginners on any type of human powered vessel it was obvious to us that we would introduce a common sense and easy to understand public program to ensure all the water enthusiast have the basic information to improve their safety while enjoying our Harbor and the local off shore waters." from Brad Gross, Director of Dana Point Harbor.

There was a paddleboarding trade show attended by some of the leading manufacturers of the industry.  There was also good food, education and participation by hundreds of people whio love this fun family pastime!

Proceeds of the event directly benefitted the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA), one of the many organizations that the D.L.S.A.  endorses and supports.

Photo Slide Show Of The Event

2010 Mongoose Cup from Jim Coshland on Vimeo.