Last HopeSunday, September 27th, 2009 by MC |
From the legendary Andrew Kidman, creator of Litmus , Ether and the Way of the Bird comes Last Hope.
Post screening reception at Langosta Lounge and Lightly Salted featuring the Marachas Band and 5$ margaritas.
Pre-viewing expression session in front of Lightly Salted around 5.
Alternative craft preferred.
All are welcome.
No thrusters.
From contributing filmmaker Patrick Trefz:
Quik Pro FranceWednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by MC |
Highlights from last years final where Adrian “Ace” Buchan beat Kelly temporarily stalling Slater’s title campaign.
Stop number 7 on the ASP is on in stellar beachbreak conditions at LES BOURDAINES, Seignosse, France.
Check out the Quicksilver site for more info and the live feed. I can’t help but feel an affinity for the events in the Atlantic.
Bomber Bill from up the hillThursday, August 20th, 2009 by MC |
Back in the day when we used to go down to Ol Mexico on a semi regular basis, “Bomber Bill from up the hill” was one of the underground chargers. Some time in spring, Bill would drive to Mex, and he’d stay till the southern hemis stopped coming in fall. A 5′8″ish goofy foot with giant hands and a penchant for massive beachbreaks and high grade reefer, Bill was a tile setter or carpenter in the States. In Puerto, he lived up in the hills and charged harder than everyone else when the surf got huge.
You can witness some of Bill’s antics in the original Puerto Underground.
Anyway.. the name of the new hurricane “Bill” reminded me of the old times in Mexico.
Here’s hoping all you SQUIDS get shit shacked like Bomber Bill Himself.
In NJ, look for surf from “Bill” to start filling in sometime Friday and escalating until Sunday when it may be difficult to find a spot that is rideable.
Be safe and charge hard.
Nice fish @#$!%^&**!Thursday, May 21st, 2009 by MC |
Shore Catch Guide Service from on Vimeo.
Captain Kangaroo releases a keeper sized bass somewhere in NJ.
His ShoreCatch guide service is one of the best in NJ.
it’s so on!Thursday, April 30th, 2009 by MC |
well…sort of on.
Needing a temporary reprieve from life above the surface, we made time to jump in the water at an inshore wreck earlier this week. Though the water was a nippy 50ish degrees and the viz was horrible, we had an absolutely fine time.
Nearing hypothermia, Delaney popped a fat 21 inch Tautog. It was the only fish we saw on the wreck, but with 3 feet of vizability, it could have been one unlucky fish separated from many others hiding just out of sight. In my opinion, it’s a little cold for blackfish inshore.
It was great to be back in the water and diving, excited for the return of the Stripers and Tog, warmer water, and better viz to come.
Dr. Delaney is looking a lot like Bill Murray in his groundbreaking performance as Steve Zissou in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He’d be perfect in the prequel as a young “Stevsie” cutting his chops as an unpaid intern. Get him a speedo and a glock!
Bonus Zissou footage:
Calamari y cervesa!Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 by MC |
Calling all squids!
Squid and beer tonight at Langosta Lounge on the boardwalk in Asbury Park.
Squid and WhalesWednesday, March 18th, 2009 by MC |
The battle for the deep blue sea rages on.
Drop it GoodMonday, March 16th, 2009 by MC |
Drop It Good from Michael Carr on Vimeo.
The Irie Sound performing live on the beach at the 2008 Belmar Pro.
Catch the Irie Sound with Barry and the Penetrators at the open mic reunion Wednesday night at Surf Taco on Main Street in Belmar, NJ. 7-9.
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Bros not Pros vol 4…Speedy GatesWednesday, March 11th, 2009 by MC |
This just off the inter-web…
From the minds of Duke Storm, Jet 1A and all your pals at Squidforce Industries comes an in depth and personal look into the corporate surf mind. Introducing the very squidly, Patrick “Paddy” Gates.
Please visit DukeStorm.com for all the latest in local surf forecasting, eyes on reports and our ongoing collaboration…”Bros not Pros“.
Comming soon…
Shayner, T Fahy, Sidney Clayton Juggdish, “Shreddy Eddie” Carpanella, The Easter Bunny, Keaner, and with a little luck and an aligning of the planets…the most underground charger in south Monmouth County history…Mark”Always Scorz” Scorzo. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Do I Really Need a Cage?Saturday, February 7th, 2009 by Heidi |
Indubitably, each time I discuss sharks with someone new, a short dialogue ensues:
Newby: “You dive in a cage, right?”
Me: “Only when I have to”.
Newby: “No cage? What the hell, do you have a death wish?”
Me: “My fantasy death aside, do you really think I would choose vacations where I spend my time trying to outsmart killing machines? Swimming with sharks is a thrill, but there’s nothing death defying about it.”
Newby: “Well no offense, but I think you’re crazy. No way would I jump in the water with sharks, cage or no cage.”
Make no mistake; I’m not recruiting for the shark diving army. I am not trying to convince anyone to “jump in the water with sharks.” Disregarding the unrequested opinion on my sanity all I really want to convey is that sharks are misunderstood and misrepresented and that diving with them can be a harmless and even peaceful experience.
The easiest and safest way to shark dive is in a cage, but certainly not all sharks warrant the use of steel protection. Some operators bring along a cage just in case anyone wants to stay in it. This is common here on the East coast as well as in Hawaii and Bahamas for diving with blue sharks, makos and in some cases reef sharks. As I said, the cage is optional and a lot of divers feel completely comfortable unconfined. It doesn’t mean you’re a badass if you don’t use a cage, it just means you’re alert and at ease when surrounded by sharks. Ok, who am I crappin? Shark divers are badasses! I kid. Sorta.
Cage diving is used almost 100% with great white sharks. Some lucky people have been able to dive uncaged with the fearsome sea warrior, but I’m not among them (yet, give me time). South Africa and Australia are probably the most well-known white shark destinations, but I think the real great white Mecca is Guadalupe Island, a couple hundred miles off Mexico. At Guadalupe, or Lupe as some call it, the water is remarkably clear and temperate. There is a healthy population of white sharks likely due to the numerous sea lions. The white sharks there aren’t the biggest in the world, but they put on a good show! Sometimes they breach, sometimes they prey on or play with the sea lions (depending on their mood), sometimes they bump the cage (exciting!), but always they glide around showing off their gnarly triangular chompers (they have a natural smile, check it out below). I dive Guadalupe every chance I get and each time one of the regulars is there to greet us, like Rockstar, Patches, Cal Ripfin, or Big Mama, I get goosebumps. It’s always a sigh of relief to see an old favorite – who knows how long they’ll be on the blue planet?
If you’re interested in learning more about cage diving opportunities, drop me a line at heidi@squidforce.com .
Stay sharky!
