NO Fantasy Surfer for Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast — ASG Drops Ball, Needs Kozai Back

Well with only a few hours to go until round 1, and trading still not open on the fantasy surfer website, I now feel confident that ASG is not going to make it happen for the first contest of the season. They need to hire data back, and get him to regulate.

Fantasy Surfer 2010 – ASP Professional Surfing – Will ASG Make the Cutoff?

Well, with a few days until snapper the verdict is still out on if Action Sports Group will complete the much needed revamp of the fantasy surfer website (fantasysurfer.com) prior to the first round of competition. I became skeptical when they missed their own deadline two weeks ago.  They later updated their site to allow for pre-registration, and to preview surfer values which is basically just a bs way of trying to buy time. Will they make the deadline, or will this failure help bolster more support for Fantasy Actions Sports League (fantasyactionsportsleague.com/surf). The cool part about FASL is that you can actually win money, the downside is it is fairly expensive. Only Time will tell. I am looking forward to the quiksilver pro 2010 at snapper rocks, and kicking off the new season.

Clearwater Restaurant | The Bait House Clearwater Beach Waterfront Dining Bar

clearwater waterfront restaurant the bait shackIt’s rare that I post on non surfing related stuff, but I stumbled across a diamond in the ruff and I feel obligated to let the world know. I recently visited the baithouse bar / seafood restaurant in clearwater beach for a holiday party and was instantly mystified by the beauty of the location, the charm of the people and the quality of the food.

The nostalgia reminds me of the very popular waterfront dining restaurants and bars I frequented by boat as a kid in virginia beach, va. The bait house is literally an old dockside baithouse in clearwater beach municipal marina that was converted to a bar and restaurant. The entire place is on a dock over the water and they kept part of the true “bait shack” look by keeping a small bait and tackle shop in the entrance to the restaurant.  The restaurant is out over the water, facing the waterway and the flow of boats motoring in and out of the marina.best waterfront restaurant bar in clearwater beach It is a breath of fresh air for clearwater dining. I have lived in pinellas county Florida for about two years and this place is my new favorite. All of the fish is truly fresh catch and the specials change with what fish are biting. Their assortment of beverages (particularly in the beer department) is quite impressive.  In addition to food, bait and tackle they have several boat slips, so coming by boat is a great option. If you have been out fishing on your own, or on a commercial charter trip (all the big charter boats park next door) they encourage you to bring your fish in and they will prepare it for you however you like, while you relax and enjoy the view. All the food on the menu is made to order, and is truly unbelievable. I can’t wait to go back.

The Bait House
bait house baithouse bar clearwater beach fl florida
Location:

Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767

Phone:
727-446-8134
Mon – Wed:
7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thurs – Sat:
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sun:
7:00 am – 9:00 pm

The Billabong Pipeline Masters – ON & LIVE

PIPE MASTERS IS ON AT 8AM HAWAII TIME – Watch it Live

The Billabong Pipeline Masters is a prestigious event in surfing held annually at Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii. It was established in 1970 and attracts the top 45 surfers from the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) as well as 16 surfers who compete in walk on trials. The event is the final leg of the Triple Crown of Surfing and the final event on the ASP World Tour. This years event will determine the world champion for 2009, and is a points battle between Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson

Year      Winner
1971      Jeff Hakman
1972      Gerry Lopez
1973      Gerry Lopez
1974      Jeff Crawford
1975      Shaun Tomson
1976      Rory Russell
1977      Rory Russell
1978      Larry Blair
1979      Larry Blair
1980      Mark Richards
1981      Simon Anderson
1982      Michael Ho
1983      Dane Kealoha
1984      Joey Buran
1985      Mark Occhilupo
1986      Derek Ho
1987      Tom Carroll
1988      Rob Page
1989      Gary Elkerton
1990      Tom Carroll
1991      Tom Carroll
1992      Kelly Slater
1993      Derek Ho
1994      Kelly Slater
1995      Kelly Slater
1996      Kelly Slater
1997      John Gomes
1998      Jake Paterson
1999      Kelly Slater
2000      Rob Machado
2001      Bruce Irons
2002      Andy Irons
2003      Andy Irons
2004      Jamie O’Brien
2005      Andy Irons
2006      Andy Irons
2007      Bede Durbidge
2008      Kelly Slater

Robert Wells takes down Clay Hofheimer in dying seconds of Donkey Patrol Fall Classic

details and photos to follow

Get a strike with a fuzzy decorative dice

DP Fall Classic Update – Please Read!

DP Contest is on! Looks like we will have some fun swell on tap, although the NW will be fading a bit and we will be going into a fat high tide. Therefore, we will start the 1st heat at 7:30 am. PLEASE NOTE: if you are not present for your first heat, you will not make it to the “loser” round.  In other words, its single elimination for the people that show up late! The final venue has yet to be determined. It will be announced at the “Massive Happy Hour Attack” tomorrow. Don’t forget to bring cash or check for the American Cancer Society.

Here is who is competing. Let me know if I left anyone out.rick cane

  1. Shea
  2. Conner
  3. Tom
  4. Bill
  5. Kozai
  6. Brad
  7. Zach
  8. Ford
  9. Jesse
  10. Clay
  11. Brian
  12. Rory
  13. Robert
  14. Dave
  15. Marty
  16. Smythe
  17. Stephen
  18. Josh M
  19. Eddie
  20. Brian

Donkey Convergence! El Callejon this Friday the 18th!

Greetings fellow Donks! That’s right, the time is here! We will be holding the 5th Annual Donkey Patrol Fall Classic Invitational Surf Tournament on Saturday, September 19th at 8:00 am. However, we must carb load on beers and tortilla chips in order to be at our peak performance! With that said, we will converge on El Callejon in Encinitas on Friday. Many of us plan to be there around 3 pm to get an early advantage over the competition. We will go over scoring, again, as many of you were throwing out 10’s for simply breathing. It looks like we will have a strong crew both for the competition and our happy hour attack.

I will post the forecast, outlook, etc. shortly.  I will need the names of everyone who plans on competing.

Hasta lluego!

Smythe

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Happy Hour Menu

House Margaritas & Well Drinks only $3.00 each

Beer imported $2.75 domestic $2.00
Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm

Updated Forecast

Remember that the last two days of the waiting period is when the donkey contest is scheduled for.

forecast

Massive Donkey Happy Hour Attack – September 18th!

Mark September 18th on your calender for a massive DP Happy Hour Event! We need suggestions for a meeting place. Either someone’s casa, El Callejon, etc. to go over scoring and just to have a damn good time! Whoever drinks the most booze gets to surf in the 1st heat!tequila

East Coast Shack – Ben Bourgeois – TS Danny – OBX

BENNY B RAIL RIDER… THE HUNT , Bill from ALEK PARKER on Vimeo.