Quiksilver Crossing Event 2004
Quiksilver
Crossing Event Information
"The Quiksilver Crossing is a voyage of surfing discovery
on board the surf exploration vessel, the Indies Trader.
The boat left Papua New Guinea in March 1999 and has journeyed
east across the South Pacific, Indonesia and the Mentawais,
across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, South Africa,
through the Mediterranean to Europe, Brazil and is currently
exploring Central America and the Caribbean. Scientific
data is being collected on isolated reefs and this is
being collated for the United Nations-supported Reef Check
program. Another important aspect of the Crossing is respect
for, and interaction with, local cultures. .
By nature, surfers travel to explore and find new surfing
areas. At Quiksilver we are passionate about surfing and
we would like to see more areas around the world preserved
primarily for surfing. .
The full complement is 13 people. The crew consists of
the captain and the cook and three Indonesian crew-members.
There are also eight berths in four cabins and the people
usually change every two weeks. The usual makeup of a
trip is four surfers, one marine biologist, a stills photographer
and a cinematographer. Sometimes a writer is on board,
or else another stills photographer or surfer. .
The Crossing route is determined by a small management
group including the captain of the Indies Trader, Martin
Daly, project director Bruce Raymond, from Quiksilver
International, and the pro staff including team managers
and sponsored surfers. They take into account weather
forecasts, marine charts and the distance between island
chains. .
The prime objective is to go surfing. The boat moors overnight
in a safe anchorage out of the weather and hopefully near
a prime surf spot. If the swell is up, everyone goes surfing.
If there is no swell, the marine biologist on board may
lead a Reef Check expedition, documenting the condition
of a nearby reef. Meanwhile, the regular crew work on
the upkeep of the boat. A usual two-week trip involves
scouting for new locations, sometimes in the dinghy to
check spots near the main anchorage. .
The Indies Trader is a 75-foot diving and survey vessel
constructed of steel with an aluminum wheelhouse. It weighs
95 tonnes and has a cruising speed of eight knots. It
was originally built in Brisbane, Australia, in 1972 and
was rebuilt in Singapore in 1992. In 1999 it was specifically
customized for the Crossing and has been painted with
a Polynesian motif.
Thousands of photographs have been already been taken,
plus 16mm film and video footage. Articles are regularly
appearing in surfing and mainstream publications around
the world. The Crossing has it's own annual magazine which
began in 2002, called Explorations. Videos and television
documentaries will also be produced focusing not just
on the surfing but also the scientific and cultural aspects
of the journey."
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Skateboarding in NYC is a blast. Checkout the great
Skateboard Parks at: Hudson
River Park
Be sure to don your personal safety equipment before you
skate. I’ll be there every Sunday evening during summer
and fall. See you on the West Side soon! Dregs Long Boards
ROCK! No Germs Baby!
Summer Sunday's at Brookhaven National laboratory from
July 11, 2004 to August 22, 2004
Please
visit our great National Laboratory
BACKGROUND
Established in 1947, Brookhaven is a multi-program national
laboratory operated by Brookhaven Science Associates for
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Six Nobel Prizes
have been awarded for discoveries made at the Lab.
MISSION
Brookhaven National Laboratory's role for the DOE is to
produce excellent science and advanced technology with
the cooperation, support, and appropriate involvement
of our scientific and local communities. The fundamental
elements of the Laboratory's role in support of the four
DOE strategic missions are the following:
· To conceive, design, construct, and
operate complex, leading edge, user-oriented facilities
in response to the needs of the DOE and the international
community of users.
· To carry out basic and applied research in long-term,
high-risk programs at the frontier of science.
· To develop advanced technologies that address national
needs and to transfer them to other organizations and
to the commercial sector.
· To disseminate technical knowledge, to educate new generations
of scientists and engineers, to maintain technical capabilities
in the nation's workforce, and to encourage scientific
awareness in the general public.
MAJOR PROGRAMS
· Nuclear and high-energy physics
· Physics and chemistry of materials
· Environmental and energy research
· Nonproliferation
· Neurosciences and medical imaging
· Structural biology
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WOODY’S 2004 Surf Clinic CONTEST
A Fun Contest Open to ALL 2004 Surf Clinic Participants
When: Saturday, August 28, 2004
Time: 0800 AM to 1000 AM
Where: Smith Point County Park @ the West Tunnel Break
Awards Ceremony to Follow at the SURF SHOP
Time: 1030 AM to 1200 Noon
There will be awards for many categories such as the
Best: Wave, Inspiration, Surfboard and Wipe Out! It’s
a contest designed to promote learning and to recognize
a great effort. All 2004 Surf Clinic Participants are
welcome.
We will have many prizes from our Vendors and Program
supporters for all. At the Awards Ceremony, there will
be Pizza and Soft Drinks and a Surf Video for your viewing
pleasure. This is a great opportunity to network and to
implement various surf lesson instructions.
Please call our shop Hotline @ 631-281-0008 well in advance
to enter this one of a kind Fun Event.
Hawai'i
Music Festival
Map
of Wolf Trap Facility
Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM
Aloha! Hawai'i Music Festival
Starring:
The Brothers Cazimero
The Masters of Slack Key
Featuring: Led Kaapana & Dennis Kamakahi
Hawaiian Music's Next Generation
Featuring: Keoki Kahumoku, Herb Ohta, Jr., David Kamakahi
& Patrick Landeza
Produced by the Santa Cruz Music Network
Jack Johnson, G. Love & Special Sauce with Donavon Frankenreiter
in NYC s Central Park September 13, 2004
Click here for more information
Newsday Article about "Ditch Plains" Village of
Montauk, New York:
Hanging at Montauk
The waves at Ditch Plains can sometimes disappoint, but
the vibe never does
BY JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER STAFF WRITER
July 19, 2004
Click
here to view article
Norah Jones
A big mahalo to Norah Jones for allowing our Hawai'i Guests
to mingle and take photos during the Fourth of July Fireworks
Show in NYC sponsored by Macy's. We had a grand time at
the "Roof Top" at fellow Hawaiian Les Saito's building
located in NYC s East Village. Mahalo for the Bento Box
Lunches that makes for Great Surfer Grinds!
Tommy Hilfiger at the Jones Beach Theater Ocean Drive,
Wantagh
Sep. 3rd at 8 p.m.
Price: $28.00 - $58.00
Tickets: 631-888-9000
Click
here for full article
Here was the first donation of the season!
The following is a list of our supporters whom have contributed
this year:
- Rockaway Beach Surf Shop- Tom Senna
- Quiksilver- Jim Kempton
- Primedia Magazine Company- Chris Smith
- NOH Foods of Hawaii- John Jiminez
- Hawaii Visitors Bureau- Haunani Leong
- Dean Miller Prints- Dean Miller
- Suffolk County Division of Parks & Recreation- Tracey
Scala
- Town of East Hampton- Town Officials
- Dan's Newspaper- Dan Ratiner
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/home.htm
The “Tower” stands as the best place to view our beautiful
coastline and it includes a 360- degree wrap around view
of this wonderful beach haven. The National Park Service
resurfaced the Nature Trail Boardwalk that leads to one
the best Surfing spots in the local area; “Backpacks”
& “Poles” named in 2003 during the awesome Hurricane season.
The break is from the “Stairs” to the “Poles” and during
an ESE swell with Northwest winds, it will provide a great
ride in excess of one football field.
From the stairs, one will witness a gorgeous sunset just
waiting for those seeking a romantic evening. A beautiful
wildlife habitat yet the pesky mosquito’s can carry you
away during their morning and dusk blood drives! Have
insect repellent handy or visit the Rangers station during
scheduled working hours for a dose. These mosquito’s will
bite through Skin So Soft!
We work closely with the National Park Service at the
FINS and conduct FREE SURFING SEMINARS during prescheduled
visits. A great way to understand about Long Island plant
& wildlife, please come and visit our home break and national
park!
Don’t forget to visit the William Floyd Estate that is
home to the Osprey!
Wilderness Visitors Center
631-281-3010
William Floyd Estate
631-399-2030
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