Nearly 600 guests enjoyed a huge night of entertainment at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball in March, which raised more than $133,000 for SurfAid.
ASP world surfing champions Mark Richards, Damien Hardman, Tom Carroll and Martin Potter, and other top pro surfers, mixed it with the Australian corporate world at the new Star Entertainment Centre. The event was a sellout with 570 guests.
A highlight of the night was two-time world champion Tom Carroll and big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones exchanging banter on stage over the making of their critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film.
Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) and internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, played an epic three-piece acoustic set, closing with his famous hit Throw Your Arms Around Me.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) had everyone on their feet with a rollicking tribute to the Rolling Stones.
MCs for the evening were actor/author/television personality Andrew Daddo and surfing journalist/author Sean Doherty and there were live and silent auctions featuring some rare and exclusive items and experiences.
SurfAid Country Director Anne Wuijts gave an update of SurfAid’s field programs and why our help was needed in the islands off Sumatra and in Sumbawa. “I want to thank each and every one of you who came here tonight,” Wuijts said. “You are saving lives in more than 50 villages in the Mentawai, Nias, Banyaks and Telo. On behalf of all these communities and the SurfAid team in Indonesia – terima kasih banyak.” ...read more
SurfStitch SurfAid Ball Raises $133,000
Nearly 600 guests enjoyed a huge night of entertainment at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball in March, which raised more than $133,000 for SurfAid.
ASP world surfing champions Mark Richards, Damien Hardman, Tom Carroll and Martin Potter, and other top pro surfers, mixed it with the Australian corporate world at the new Star Entertainment Centre. The event was a sellout with 570 guests.
A highlight of the night was two-time world champion Tom Carroll and big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones exchanging banter on stage over the making of their critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film.
Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) and internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, played an epic three-piece acoustic set, closing with his famous hit Throw Your Arms Around Me.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) had everyone on their feet with a rollicking tribute to the Rolling Stones.
MCs for the evening were actor/author/television personality Andrew Daddo and surfing journalist/author Sean Doherty and there were live and silent auctions featuring some rare and exclusive items and experiences.
SurfAid Country Director Anne Wuijts gave an update of SurfAid’s field programs and why our help was needed in the islands off Sumatra and in Sumbawa. “I want to thank each and every one of you who came here tonight,” Wuijts said. “You are saving lives in more than 50 villages in the Mentawai, Nias, Banyaks and Telo. On behalf of all these communities and the SurfAid team in Indonesia – terima kasih banyak.”
“We have netted just over $133,000 which is a big achievement in these times. This will provide bedrock support for our mother and child programs in the coming year.”
SurfStitch SurfAid Ball Raises $133,000
Nearly 600 guests enjoyed a huge night of entertainment at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball in March, which raised more than $133,000 for SurfAid.
ASP world surfing champions Mark Richards, Damien Hardman, Tom Carroll and Martin Potter, and other top pro surfers, mixed it with the Australian corporate world at the new Star Entertainment Centre. The event was a sellout with 570 guests.
A highlight of the night was two-time world champion Tom Carroll and big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones exchanging banter on stage over the making of their critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film.
Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) and internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, played an epic three-piece acoustic set, closing with his famous hit Throw Your Arms Around Me.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) had everyone on their feet with a rollicking tribute to the Rolling Stones.
MCs for the evening were actor/author/television personality Andrew Daddo and surfing journalist/author Sean Doherty and there were live and silent auctions featuring some rare and exclusive items and experiences.
SurfAid Country Director Anne Wuijts gave an update of SurfAid’s field programs and why our help was needed in the islands off Sumatra and in Sumbawa. “I want to thank each and every one of you who came here tonight,” Wuijts said. “You are saving lives in more than 50 villages in the Mentawai, Nias, Banyaks and Telo. On behalf of all these communities and the SurfAid team in Indonesia – terima kasih banyak.” ...read more
Bilbie Dan Solicitors win Lawler SurfAid Cup
The team from Bilbie Dan Solicitors has won the Lawler SurfAid Cup in solid 6-8 foot (2.5m) surf at Newcastle’s Stockton Beach. The charity event, which is part of Surfest Newcastle, was moved from the original venue of Dixon Park due to dangerous surf conditions.
Bilbie Dan scored 52.07 in the tag team final, with Sanbah second on 47.77, Beilby Consulting third (24.87) and People Fusion fourth (18.00).
City of Newcastle and Lawler Financial placed equal fifth; Hunter Readymix and Lawler Partners were equal seventh; Michillis, Mullane, Perpetual and Coffey Projects equal ninth; and BT Financial, NIB Health, Maccas and Bennelong Boardriders equal 13th.
Sixteen teams raised more than $56,000 for humanitarian organisation SurfAid. The Bennelong Boardriders team won the fundraising trophy by raising $7,410.
A Surfest charity breakfast held on the same morning, sponsored by PRD Nationwide, and presented by the Hunter Business Boardriders, raised more than $16,000 – with Newcastle raising a total of more than $73,000 for SurfAid on the day.
Charlie Lanchester, a board member of SurfAid, and the Deputy Head of Australian Equities at Perpetual, said it was a great day.
“It was a privilege to take part in the PRD Nationwide breakfast and also the Lawler SurfAid Cup all on the one day,” Lanchester said. ...read more
The team from Bilbie Dan Solicitors has won the Lawler SurfAid Cup in solid 6-8 foot (2.5m) surf at Newcastle’s Stockton Beach. The charity event, which is part of Surfest Newcastle, was moved from the original venue of Dixon Park due to dangerous surf conditions.
Bilbie Dan scored 52.07 in the tag team final, with Sanbah second on 47.77, Beilby Consulting third (24.87) and People Fusion fourth (18.00).
City of Newcastle and Lawler Financial placed equal fifth; Hunter Readymix and Lawler Partners were equal seventh; Michillis, Mullane, Perpetual and Coffey Projects equal ninth; and BT Financial, NIB Health, Maccas and Bennelong Boardriders equal 13th.
Sixteen teams raised more than $56,000 for humanitarian organisation SurfAid. The Bennelong Boardriders team won the fundraising trophy by raising $7,410.
A Surfest charity breakfast held on the same morning, sponsored by PRD Nationwide, and presented by the Hunter Business Boardriders, raised more than $16,000 – with Newcastle raising a total of more than $73,000 for SurfAid on the day.
Charlie Lanchester, a board member of SurfAid, and the Deputy Head of Australian Equities at Perpetual, said it was a great day.
“It was a privilege to take part in the PRD Nationwide breakfast and also the Lawler SurfAid Cup all on the one day,” Lanchester said.
All teams in the Lawler SurfAid Cup had the pick of a pro surfer and Drew Courtney was outstanding for Bilbie Dan in the final as he consistently attacked the lip in the heavy conditions, scoring 26.67 out of 30 points for his team. Other winning team members were Rob Faraday, Luke Sessions, Brad Garrard and Heath Podmore.
Pros who donated their skills to compete included 1989 world champion Martin Potter, Luke Egan, Simon Law, Craig Anderson, Jake Sylvester, Travis Lynch, Craig McMillan, Ryan Callinan, Jye Byrnes, Jackson Baker, Louis Stackhouse, Luke Hamilton and Simon Le Rougetel.
Big wave rider Mark Yazbeck was the proud winner of the Lawler Best Wipeout Award for a committed backhand floater on a solid wave that ended in a faceplant on the flats.
Rob Faraday-Bensley, a Partner with Bilbie Dan Solicitors and Attorneys, said it was a great day.
“It was fantastic to score some decent-sized waves and to get the chance to surf alongside some amazing surfers, in particular our allocated pro Drew Courtney who absolutely ripped,” Faraday-Bensley said.
“Thanks again to SurfAid and the committee of Hunter Business Boardriders. Seeing Luke Sessions carve it up was also a unique thrill for all of our team. We can't wait for next year. “
Tim Bolger, Director Distribution, Bennelong Funds Management, said they were proud to win the fundraising component by raising $7,410.
Artwork by Nick Pont
“Bennelong Funds Management and our boutique asset management teams, Avoca Investment Management and Bennelong Australian Equity Partners, were very pleased to be a part of the Lawler SurfAid Cup,” Bolger said.
“We were particularly pleased that donations from our personal and professional networks, along with a generous donation from the Bennelong Foundation, resulted in the Bennelong Boardriders taking out the fundraising prize.
“SurfAid is an inspiring organisation, and we admire the passion and enthusiasm that Dr Dave and the rest of the SurfAid crew bring to their work with Indonesian communities. We look forward to sharing a wave and a laugh with the SurfAid crew in the future, in support of a very worthy cause.”
Chris Davis, the head of wealth protection at Lawler Financial Services, said Lawler Financial Services were extremely proud to partner with SurfAid and Surfest to make the event happen.
“We want to thank all the teams involved in the first SurfAid Cup in Newcastle. The waves were ordinary, the weather was worse but everyone had a great time. We are already looking forward to another huge fundraising event next year,” Davis said.
With Lawler Financial Services as presenting sponsor, supporting sponsors for the Lawler SurfAid Cup were: Surfest, Sanbah, Beach Hotel, Subway, Coastalwatch and Surfing World.
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Bilbie Dan Solicitors win Lawler SurfAid Cup
The team from Bilbie Dan Solicitors has won the Lawler SurfAid Cup in solid 6-8 foot (2.5m) surf at Newcastle’s Stockton Beach. The charity event, which is part of Surfest Newcastle, was moved from the original venue of Dixon Park due to dangerous surf conditions.
Bilbie Dan scored 52.07 in the tag team final, with Sanbah second on 47.77, Beilby Consulting third (24.87) and People Fusion fourth (18.00).
City of Newcastle and Lawler Financial placed equal fifth; Hunter Readymix and Lawler Partners were equal seventh; Michillis, Mullane, Perpetual and Coffey Projects equal ninth; and BT Financial, NIB Health, Maccas and Bennelong Boardriders equal 13th.
Sixteen teams raised more than $56,000 for humanitarian organisation SurfAid. The Bennelong Boardriders team won the fundraising trophy by raising $7,410.
A Surfest charity breakfast held on the same morning, sponsored by PRD Nationwide, and presented by the Hunter Business Boardriders, raised more than $16,000 – with Newcastle raising a total of more than $73,000 for SurfAid on the day.
Charlie Lanchester, a board member of SurfAid, and the Deputy Head of Australian Equities at Perpetual, said it was a great day.
“It was a privilege to take part in the PRD Nationwide breakfast and also the Lawler SurfAid Cup all on the one day,” Lanchester said. ...read more
Team CINEads wins back-to-back SurfAid Cups in Margaret River
Team CINEads has successfully defended their SurfAid Cup title in Western Australia, as part of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
In good four-foot (1.2m) surf, CINEads (68.13 points) narrowly defeated Macquarie (65.20), with Northern Margaret River Wineries third (50.93) and Caporn Young fourth (49.67).
The team (John Blake, Tony Farris, Byron Winburn-Clarke, Wes Stansfield and pro surfer Travis Logie) was pushed all the way by Macquarie, who had pro CJ Hobgood on their team.
CINEads managing director Wes Stansfield said he was worried they had lost because he failed to catch a second “power” wave worth double points in the final. ...read more
Team CINEads has successfully defended their SurfAid Cup title in Western Australia, as part of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
In good four-foot (1.2m) surf, CINEads (68.13 points) narrowly defeated Macquarie (65.20), with Northern Margaret River Wineries third (50.93) and Caporn Young fourth (49.67).
The team (John Blake, Tony Farris, Byron Winburn-Clarke, Wes Stansfield and pro surfer Travis Logie) was pushed all the way by Macquarie, who had pro CJ Hobgood on their team.
CINEads managing director Wes Stansfield said he was worried they had lost because he failed to catch a second “power” wave worth double points in the final.
TEAM CAPORN YOUNG WINS FUNDRAISING TROPHY
Seven corporate teams raised more than $85,000 for SurfAid and Team Caporn Young (Jeremy Bower, Justin Wallace, Todd Bennett and Ben Tana) won the fundraising trophy by collecting more than $42,000 for the humanitarian organisation – which is a record for a team competing in the SurfAid Cup.
By topping the fundraising, Caporn Young had first pick of a pro surfer to join their four team members and they chose four-time ASP world champion Mark Richards, who was making his return to Margaret River after more than 20 years.
Captain Justin Wallace said their fundraising was a team effort and they had a lot of community support. “Local pro surfer Taj Burrow donated a board and that alone raised $12,000 at auction,” Wallace said. “Mark Richards was awesome and we’ll sell his board next year.”
Richards said that competing in the SurfAid Cup was a really positive experience. “SurfAid does such a phenomenal job from my point of view as a former pro surfer that it’s the minutest ask to go out and ride four waves,” Richards said.
FIRST ALL-GIRLS TEAM
Horizon Physio fielded the first all-girls team in the history of the SurfAid Cup, and teams from Herbert Smith Freehills and Southern Margaret River Wineries also competed. Catherine Fletcher, from Horizon Physio, won the prestigious Best Wipeout Award for an over-the-falls.
Other pro surfers who competed were twins CJ and Damien Hobgood, Jay Thompson, Rebecca Woods and local winemaker/big wave legend Damon Eastaugh.
The CEO of Surfing WA, Mark Lane, said it was great to see Mark Richards back in Margaret River. “He’s a legend in every dimension and the fundraising result shows how passionate the Western Australia surfing community is about SurfAid.”
SurfAid Founder Dr Dave Jenkins said the organisation was overwhelmed by the support of the WA community and the pro surfers who donated their time. “Community spirit is very much alive and well in WA and the funds raised will help SurfAid deliver our Mother and Child Health programs in the islands off Sumatra, Indonesia,” he said.
All photos by Nick Woolacott
Team CINEads wins back-to-back SurfAid Cups in Margaret River
Team CINEads has successfully defended their SurfAid Cup title in Western Australia, as part of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
In good four-foot (1.2m) surf, CINEads (68.13 points) narrowly defeated Macquarie (65.20), with Northern Margaret River Wineries third (50.93) and Caporn Young fourth (49.67).
The team (John Blake, Tony Farris, Byron Winburn-Clarke, Wes Stansfield and pro surfer Travis Logie) was pushed all the way by Macquarie, who had pro CJ Hobgood on their team.
CINEads managing director Wes Stansfield said he was worried they had lost because he failed to catch a second “power” wave worth double points in the final. ...read more
SurfStitch SurfAid Ball 2013
Newly crowned ASP world champion Joel Parkinson will be a special guest at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball at the Star Entertainment Centre in Sydney on Friday 15 March in what promises to be an epic evening.
Parko will give an insight into his world title run against 11-time world champ Kelly Slater and their epic December showdown at Hawaii’s Pipeline.
Two-time world champion Tom Carroll will treat guests with a behind-the-scenes account of his critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film, which also stars big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones.
Internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) will join with friends to play a three-piece acoustic set.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) has pulled together a hard-rocking band to do a tribute to the Rolling Stones that is guaranteed to have you dancing. ...read more
Newly crowned ASP world champion Joel Parkinson will be a special guest at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball at the Star Entertainment Centre in Sydney on Friday 15 March in what promises to be an epic evening.
Parko will give an insight into his world title run against 11-time world champ Kelly Slater and their epic December showdown at Hawaii’s Pipeline.
Two-time world champion Tom Carroll will treat guests with a behind-the-scenes account of his critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film, which also stars big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones.
Internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) will join with friends to play a three-piece acoustic set.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) has pulled together a hard-rocking band to do a tribute to the Rolling Stones that is guaranteed to have you dancing.
| VIP TABLES 10 places per table - $5,000 |
STANDARD TABLE 10 places per table - $2,500 ... $250 per ticket. |
VIP bar with pro surfers and special guests; access to VIP bar during the evening.
MCs for the evening will be actor/author/television personality Andrew Daddo and surfing journalist/author Sean Doherty.
There will be live and silent auctions featuring some rare and exclusive items and experiences.
The newly opened Star Entertainment Centre boasts breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour and the city skyline, and is impressively positioned on the rooftop of The Star in Pyrmont, Sydney.
Tickets are selling fast so we hope to see you there to celebrate our humanitarian work in the islands off Sumatra and raise much-needed funds.
Many thanks to our ball principal sponsor SurfStitch and supporting sponsors Fuel TV and NAB.
Last year's inaugural SurfAid Ball in Sydney was a massive night not to be missed.
SurfStitch SurfAid Ball 2013
Newly crowned ASP world champion Joel Parkinson will be a special guest at the SurfStitch SurfAid Ball at the Star Entertainment Centre in Sydney on Friday 15 March in what promises to be an epic evening.
Parko will give an insight into his world title run against 11-time world champ Kelly Slater and their epic December showdown at Hawaii’s Pipeline.
Two-time world champion Tom Carroll will treat guests with a behind-the-scenes account of his critically acclaimed Storm Surfers 3D film, which also stars big wave legend Ross Clarke-Jones.
Internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters, Mark Seymour (formerly of Hunters & Collectors) will join with friends to play a three-piece acoustic set.
Damien Lovelock (of Celibate Rifles fame) has pulled together a hard-rocking band to do a tribute to the Rolling Stones that is guaranteed to have you dancing. ...read more
Newy steps up for SurfAid
Artwork by Nick Pont
Former world champion surfers are lining up to take on Newcastle’s business community in the Lawler SurfAid Cup at Dixon Park, Merewether, on Friday 22 February. The charity event is part of Surfest Newcastle.
Four-time world champion Mark Richards and 1989 world champion Martin Potter will be pulling on the coloured singlet to help raise money for humanitarian organisation SurfAid.
Sixteen teams have entered the SurfAid Cup, with Lawler Financial Services coming on as presenting sponsor. The top fundraisers get to pick a pro surfer to join their team of four surfers in a tag team contest that will be held at Dixon Park, next to the main Surfest site.
“I am stoked to be part of the first Lawler SurfAid Cup in Newcastle,” Mark Richards said. “I have enormous respect for SurfAid for the amazing work they do in remote villages in the islands off Sumatra, Indonesia, especially their education and prevention programs focusing on malaria, water and sanitation, emergency preparedness, and mother and child health issues. ...read more
Artwork by Nick Pont
Former world champion surfers are lining up to take on Newcastle’s business community in the Lawler SurfAid Cup at Dixon Park, Merewether, on Friday 22 February. The charity event is part of Surfest Newcastle.
Four-time world champion Mark Richards and 1989 world champion Martin Potter will be pulling on the coloured singlet to help raise money for humanitarian organisation SurfAid.
Sixteen teams have entered the SurfAid Cup, with Lawler Financial Services coming on as presenting sponsor. The top fundraisers get to pick a pro surfer to join their team of four surfers in a tag team contest that will be held at Dixon Park, next to the main Surfest site.
“I am stoked to be part of the first Lawler SurfAid Cup in Newcastle,” Mark Richards said. “I have enormous respect for SurfAid for the amazing work they do in remote villages in the islands off Sumatra, Indonesia, especially their education and prevention programs focusing on malaria, water and sanitation, emergency preparedness, and mother and child health issues.
Photo by @boskophoto
“Lawler Financial Services are to be congratulated for their contribution to this important fundraising and community event,” Richards said.
Martin “Pottz” Potter said he was also very excited about the Lawler SurfAid Cup. “My team had a disappointing show at the SurfAid Cup in Sydney last November, so I’m looking to redeem myself in this event,” Pottz said.
“I’m super stoked to be rubbing shoulders with one of my heroes, Mark Richards, and one of my best friends, Matt Hoy, is also competing. I hope we get some good waves so the boys can show their stuff.”
The 16 fundraising teams that will compete are: City of Newcastle Boardriders, Hunter Readymixed Concrete, Beilby Consulting, BT Financial Group, Bennelong Funds Management, People Fusion, nib health funds, Team Maccas, Team Michilis, Team Mullane, Lawler Financial Services, Lawler Partners, Team Perpetual, Coffey Projects, Bilbie Dan Solicitors and Sanbah Surf.
You can support the teams HERE >>
Chris Davis, the head of wealth protection at Lawler Financial Services, said they were very proud to sponsor the SurfAid Cup in Newcastle.
“A lot of our clients are keen surfers who are in senior management or are successful business owners, and we see this as a great opportunity to link the two together and raise some money for the great cause of SurfAid,” Davis said. “The boys from the Hunter Business Boardriders, who have brought this event to Newcastle, are frothing and can’t wait for the day.”
The Lawler SurfAid Cup will run from 9am - 5pm at Dixon Park on Friday 22 February. The afterparty will be held from 5pm - 7pm at The Beach Hotel, cnr Frederick St and Ridge St, Merewether.
With Lawler Financial Services as presenting sponsor, supporting sponsors are: Surfest, Sanbah, Beach Hotel, Subway, Coastalwatch and Surfing World.
Newy steps up for SurfAid
Artwork by Nick Pont
Former world champion surfers are lining up to take on Newcastle’s business community in the Lawler SurfAid Cup at Dixon Park, Merewether, on Friday 22 February. The charity event is part of Surfest Newcastle.
Four-time world champion Mark Richards and 1989 world champion Martin Potter will be pulling on the coloured singlet to help raise money for humanitarian organisation SurfAid.
Sixteen teams have entered the SurfAid Cup, with Lawler Financial Services coming on as presenting sponsor. The top fundraisers get to pick a pro surfer to join their team of four surfers in a tag team contest that will be held at Dixon Park, next to the main Surfest site.
“I am stoked to be part of the first Lawler SurfAid Cup in Newcastle,” Mark Richards said. “I have enormous respect for SurfAid for the amazing work they do in remote villages in the islands off Sumatra, Indonesia, especially their education and prevention programs focusing on malaria, water and sanitation, emergency preparedness, and mother and child health issues. ...read more
Aquabumps wins BlackBerry SurfAid Cup
The Aquabumps Gallery team has taken out the BlackBerry SurfAid Cup with a commanding victory in 2-3 foot waves at Sydney’s Queenscliff Beach.
Aquabumps scored 55.53 points in the one-hour, tag team final with Shaw Brothers second on 40.93, defending champions CBA 2 third (30.80) and Australian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA) fourth (28.77).
Four former world champion surfers – Tom Carroll, Layne Beachley, Damien Hardman and Martin Potter - plus a string of top pros including ASP women’s number two Sally Fitzgibbons, Mark Mathews, Laura Enever, Matt Hoy, Simon Anderson and Matt Bemrose, joined with Sydney’s corporate world to fundraise for SurfAid. ...read more
The Aquabumps Gallery team has taken out the BlackBerry SurfAid Cup with a commanding victory in 2-3 foot waves at Sydney’s Queenscliff Beach.
Aquabumps scored 55.53 points in the one-hour, tag team final with Shaw Brothers second on 40.93, defending champions CBA 2 third (30.80) and Australian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA) fourth (28.77).
Four former world champion surfers – Tom Carroll, Layne Beachley, Damien Hardman and Martin Potter - plus a string of top pros including ASP women’s number two Sally Fitzgibbons, Mark Mathews, Laura Enever, Matt Hoy, Simon Anderson and Matt Bemrose, joined with Sydney’s corporate world to fundraise for SurfAid.
Thirteen teams raised more than $70,000 for the humanitarian organisation and Perpetual won the fundraising trophy for the second year in a row by contributing more than $12,000. Other corporate teams included: Citi, Toyota, Westpac, Adconion Media, KFC and brandsExclusive.
Each team fielded four surfers and then selected a pro surfer to join their team in order of their fundraising totals. Aquabumps had Paul Borrud, Matt Griggs, Mark Eymes and Eugene Tan and they selected former top pro Richie Lovett.
“We are stoked to win the BlackBerry SurfAid Cup and we’ll be back next year to defend our title,” Tan said. “Our team went on a Mentawai boat trip this year. It’s a great place and SurfAid do such a good job.”
Top fundraising team Perpetual included Sean Cunningham, Nick Corkill, Stuart Dunn and Charlie Lanchester. They picked 1989 world champion Martin Potter as their pro.
Lanchester, Perpetual’s Deputy Head of Australian Equities, said the team was delighted to take out the fundraising title again. “We would like to thank our colleagues, friends and family who were so generous with their donations,” Lanchester said. “It was such a privilege to surf with Pottz who really fired up the team. I can't wait to get involved again next year.”
Coastalwatch and Surfing World publisher Doug Lees won the prestigious BlackBerry Wipeout Award for a spectacular re-entry that went wrong. “I made the reo but was so surprised that I made it, I fell off,” Lees said.
Contest director Steve Harrison said he was very impressed with the performances of Matt Hoy (ALSA) and Sally Fitzgibbons (Shaw Bros) who both helped carry their teams to the final.
“And Martin Potter’s 18.5 was an explosive performance in the solid five foot conditions in the morning,” Harrison said. “There was a really good vibe at the event. It was a good blend of legends and pros and corporate weekend warriors – just a great day all-up.”
SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins said the event was a true reflection of how SurfAid has successfully saved and helped tens of thousands of people in the islands off Sumatra, Indonesia.
“It’s one of the most remote locations in the world and our work is all about partnerships and persistence, combined with the determined application of professionalism and the shared goal of saving children’s lives,” Dr Jenkins said.
“We would like to thank BlackBerry and the corporate teams on behalf of all the children and people of the Mentawai and nearby islands.”
With BlackBerry as presenting sponsor, supporting sponsors were: Manly Wine, Carlton Dry, Spectrum Healthcare, DeStress Express, Nando’s, Rockstar Energy Drink, Coastalwatch, Surfing World and Australasian Surf Business.
Photos: Murray Fraser | Sprout Daily
Aquabumps wins BlackBerry SurfAid Cup
The Aquabumps Gallery team has taken out the BlackBerry SurfAid Cup with a commanding victory in 2-3 foot waves at Sydney’s Queenscliff Beach.
Aquabumps scored 55.53 points in the one-hour, tag team final with Shaw Brothers second on 40.93, defending champions CBA 2 third (30.80) and Australian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA) fourth (28.77).
Four former world champion surfers – Tom Carroll, Layne Beachley, Damien Hardman and Martin Potter - plus a string of top pros including ASP women’s number two Sally Fitzgibbons, Mark Mathews, Laura Enever, Matt Hoy, Simon Anderson and Matt Bemrose, joined with Sydney’s corporate world to fundraise for SurfAid. ...read more
Get On Board
Last March, the top fundraiser of Get On Board 2012 joined Quiksilver pros Balaram Stack and Ry Craike on the Melaleuca charter boat for 10 days of epic surf and a tour of SURFAID and Quiksilver programs in action on the islands.
Now it’s your turn!
The Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia’s Sumatran coast, are home to some of the most perfect surf breaks in the world. A dream destination for surfers. But look past the azure blue waters and perfect waves and you’ll see communities challenged by regularly occurring natural disasters and disease.
Since 2000, SURFAID has been working to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of the Mentawai people through education programs involving nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention. SURFAID has also taught Emergency Preparedness programs and provided disaster response to help prepare for and recover from devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
These islands also represent a perfect case study to explore the challenges and opportunities related to broader issues of sustainability and the surfing industry’s connection to it … social, environmental and economic.
All of this adds up to a driving need for more awareness within the surf industry … surfers, surf travelers, board shapers, glassers, apparel and accessories manufacturers … all of us.
So you’re probably thinking ...
“It’s so far away and I’ll probably never go there. Why should I care?”
As a surfer we care about others and the environment, especially the oceans. And it’s natural to want to help the remote regions of the world connected to us through surfing, while learning more about what we all can do to move the needle towards a more sustainable surf industry. Just in case that’s not enough, SURFAID has teamed up with the Quiksilver Foundation, Quiksilver Travel and San Diego State University’s Center for Surf Research to send you there to experience it for yourself. ...read more
Last March, the top fundraiser of Get On Board 2012 joined Quiksilver pros Balaram Stack and Ry Craike on the Melaleuca charter boat for 10 days of epic surf and a tour of SURFAID and Quiksilver programs in action on the islands.
Now it’s your turn!
The Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia’s Sumatran coast, are home to some of the most perfect surf breaks in the world. A dream destination for surfers. But look past the azure blue waters and perfect waves and you’ll see communities challenged by regularly occurring natural disasters and disease.
Since 2000, SURFAID has been working to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of the Mentawai people through education programs involving nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention. SURFAID has also taught Emergency Preparedness programs and provided disaster response to help prepare for and recover from devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
These islands also represent a perfect case study to explore the challenges and opportunities related to broader issues of sustainability and the surfing industry’s connection to it … social, environmental and economic.
All of this adds up to a driving need for more awareness within the surf industry … surfers, surf travelers, board shapers, glassers, apparel and accessories manufacturers … all of us.
So you’re probably thinking ...
“It’s so far away and I’ll probably never go there. Why should I care?”
As a surfer we care about others and the environment, especially the oceans. And it’s natural to want to help the remote regions of the world connected to us through surfing, while learning more about what we all can do to move the needle towards a more sustainable surf industry. Just in case that’s not enough, SURFAID has teamed up with the Quiksilver Foundation, Quiksilver Travel and San Diego State University’s Center for Surf Research to send you there to experience it for yourself.
Join our Get On Board 2013 fundraising drive. Between October 22, 2012 and February 4, 2013 register through our fundraising site, create your personal fundraising page and get the word out. At the end of the drive, we’ll take the top fundraiser and a friend with us on a boat trip to the Mentawai Islands, March 20-31, 2013, courtesy of Quiksilver Travel and the Quiksilver Foundation.
“What does this trip include?”
We want you to have an amazing trip. Actually, we want it to be epic. So we’re going to send you and a friend on a Quiksilver Travel-chartered boat, the Melaleuca, accompanied by Quiksilver pros to keep your surfing inspired. We’ll add a couple of sustainable surf tourism experts from San Diego State University’s Center for Surf Research to promote awareness of sustainable tourism, along with reps from Quiksilver Travel and the Quiksilver Foundation. And SURFAID will round out your experience by giving you a hands-on service project and insider view of SURFAID’s mission. All details of the trip are included in the legal language of the fundraiser “Terms and Conditions”. Please make sure you read them.
We’re pretty sure it will be:
Exhilarating. Eye-opening. Life-changing.
So Get On Board to: Give, Surf, and Preserve!
Get On Board
Last March, the top fundraiser of Get On Board 2012 joined Quiksilver pros Balaram Stack and Ry Craike on the Melaleuca charter boat for 10 days of epic surf and a tour of SURFAID and Quiksilver programs in action on the islands.
Now it’s your turn!
The Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia’s Sumatran coast, are home to some of the most perfect surf breaks in the world. A dream destination for surfers. But look past the azure blue waters and perfect waves and you’ll see communities challenged by regularly occurring natural disasters and disease.
Since 2000, SURFAID has been working to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of the Mentawai people through education programs involving nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention. SURFAID has also taught Emergency Preparedness programs and provided disaster response to help prepare for and recover from devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
These islands also represent a perfect case study to explore the challenges and opportunities related to broader issues of sustainability and the surfing industry’s connection to it … social, environmental and economic.
All of this adds up to a driving need for more awareness within the surf industry … surfers, surf travelers, board shapers, glassers, apparel and accessories manufacturers … all of us.
So you’re probably thinking ...
“It’s so far away and I’ll probably never go there. Why should I care?”
As a surfer we care about others and the environment, especially the oceans. And it’s natural to want to help the remote regions of the world connected to us through surfing, while learning more about what we all can do to move the needle towards a more sustainable surf industry. Just in case that’s not enough, SURFAID has teamed up with the Quiksilver Foundation, Quiksilver Travel and San Diego State University’s Center for Surf Research to send you there to experience it for yourself. ...read more
Happy Endings and New Beginnings – Board Art Benefit Auction
Over the past year, the Board Art Benefit artwork surfboards have traveled throughout California and been shown in multiple art galleries. Several were purchased along the way and new boards were created to fill their spaces. On Saturday, October 6, the Board Art Benefit Auction sponsored by Sun Diego Boardshops found new homes for these amazing works of art.
Twenty-one unique boards were displayed in the hours leading up to the auction as surfers, art enthusiasts, shapers, artists and curious onlookers viewed the boards. As auction time grew close, professional auctioneer, Ken Caldwell of Caldwell Auctions, took over the mic and with his charismatic voice and energy, revved up the audience and gathered a crowd. Seats quickly filled and the auction area became standing-room only. ...read more
Over the past year, the Board Art Benefit artwork surfboards have traveled throughout California and been shown in multiple art galleries. Several were purchased along the way and new boards were created to fill their spaces. On Saturday, October 6, the Board Art Benefit Auction sponsored by Sun Diego Boardshops found new homes for these amazing works of art.
Twenty-one unique boards were displayed in the hours leading up to the auction as surfers, art enthusiasts, shapers, artists and curious onlookers viewed the boards. As auction time grew close, professional auctioneer, Ken Caldwell of Caldwell Auctions, took over the mic and with his charismatic voice and energy, revved up the audience and gathered a crowd. Seats quickly filled and the auction area became standing-room only.
At the conclusion of the auction, the new board owners admired their spoils, met with the artists and posed with their boards. One board collector left with five boards. Some others left with several as well.
The Board Art Benefit began as an art project at the Sacred Craft event nearly a year ago and quickly morphed into an exciting campaign. The Board Art Benefit Auction was the culmination of nearly a year of gallery showings in Solana Beach, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Malibu, and brought the campaign full-circle to its almost unintentional beginnings. As the campaign draws to a close, there has been nearly $78,000 in board sales with approximately $33,000 being donated to Surfaid’s programs.
Surfaid would like to thank the many talented artists and shapers who participated in the Board Art Benefit as well as the generous sponsors that have made these events possible. An incredible thanks to Sun Diego Boardshops for sponsoring the auction event, Kona Brewing Company for always keep guests well hydrated, Angel Printing for providing never-ending support and beautiful promotional pieces, Firewire Surfboards for generously donating many of the “canvasses”, Matt Beard for imagining the event and giving it life, and Saya Nodera, tireless Surfaid volunteer.
All photos by Emily Goodman
Happy Endings and New Beginnings – Board Art Benefit Auction
Over the past year, the Board Art Benefit artwork surfboards have traveled throughout California and been shown in multiple art galleries. Several were purchased along the way and new boards were created to fill their spaces. On Saturday, October 6, the Board Art Benefit Auction sponsored by Sun Diego Boardshops found new homes for these amazing works of art.
Twenty-one unique boards were displayed in the hours leading up to the auction as surfers, art enthusiasts, shapers, artists and curious onlookers viewed the boards. As auction time grew close, professional auctioneer, Ken Caldwell of Caldwell Auctions, took over the mic and with his charismatic voice and energy, revved up the audience and gathered a crowd. Seats quickly filled and the auction area became standing-room only. ...read more
Board Art Benefit Partners with Sun Diego Boardshops
Sun Diego Boardshops have confirmed as presenting sponsors of the SurfAid Board Art Benefit Auction that will be held at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show in Del Mar on October 6th, 2012.
Twenty boards that have been painted by leading California surf artists will be auctioned from 3pm - 5pm. The funds raised will directly support SurfAid’s humanitarian efforts in the Mentawai and Nias islands in Indonesia.
The President of Sun Diego, Dave Nash, said they were extremely proud to be partnering with SurfAid on the Board Art Benefit. “Sun Diego firmly believes in SurfAid’s mission to improve the welfare of people living in isolated regions who are connected to us through surfing,” Nash said. “We can’t think of a better way to support their cause while supporting the industry as well at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show.” ...read more
Sun Diego Boardshops have confirmed as presenting sponsors of the SurfAid Board Art Benefit Auction that will be held at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show in Del Mar on October 6th, 2012.
Twenty boards that have been painted by leading California surf artists will be auctioned from 3pm - 5pm. The funds raised will directly support SurfAid’s humanitarian efforts in the Mentawai and Nias islands in Indonesia.
The President of Sun Diego, Dave Nash, said they were extremely proud to be partnering with SurfAid on the Board Art Benefit. “Sun Diego firmly believes in SurfAid’s mission to improve the welfare of people living in isolated regions who are connected to us through surfing,” Nash said. “We can’t think of a better way to support their cause while supporting the industry as well at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show.”
Also, a Fletcher Chouinard Design board, generously donated by Patagonia and signed by Chris Malloy, will be raffled at the event.
The Board Art Benefit Auction is sponsored by Sun Diego Boardshops, Firewire Surfboards, Patagonia, Angel Print, Kona Brewing Company, Caldwell Auctions, Surfworks USA, The Boardroom International Surfboard Show and BeardArt.
The Boardroom International Surfboard Show is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
For further information, pre-bidding, or VIP registration, please contact Emily Taylor
Emily Taylor
P: 760-753-1103
E: emilytaylor@surfaidinternational.org
Board Art Benefit Partners with Sun Diego Boardshops
Sun Diego Boardshops have confirmed as presenting sponsors of the SurfAid Board Art Benefit Auction that will be held at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show in Del Mar on October 6th, 2012.
Twenty boards that have been painted by leading California surf artists will be auctioned from 3pm - 5pm. The funds raised will directly support SurfAid’s humanitarian efforts in the Mentawai and Nias islands in Indonesia.
The President of Sun Diego, Dave Nash, said they were extremely proud to be partnering with SurfAid on the Board Art Benefit. “Sun Diego firmly believes in SurfAid’s mission to improve the welfare of people living in isolated regions who are connected to us through surfing,” Nash said. “We can’t think of a better way to support their cause while supporting the industry as well at the Boardroom International Surfboard Show.” ...read more
Pottz and Surfing Chefs Cook up a Storm in Brisbane
A huge thanks to everyone who supported the SurfAid Surfing Chefs Brisbane, presented by GBST, on Thursday 6 September at South Bank Surf Club.
The 100 guests were treated to an amazing five-course meal with dishes prepared by the Brisbane Surfing Chefs team of Ben O’Donoghue, Ryan Squires and Shin Maeda, with special guest Russell Blaikie from WA and 1989 world champion surfer Martin “Pottz” Potter from Victoria.
Pottz impressed both the chefs and the dinner guests with his culinary skills by serving up his dish of Cloudy Bay Surf Clams, which was a highlight of the evening.
"It was an incredible experience working in the kitchen with four amazing chefs," Pottz said. "And it's the first time I've ever had to cut 100 lemon wedges, so I've got that down! It was so inspiring to watch the professionals at work. Wifey wife thinks I looked pretty sexy in the black chefs outfit, so I've got one on order for home!" ...read more
A huge thanks to everyone who supported the SurfAid Surfing Chefs Brisbane, presented by GBST, on Thursday 6 September at South Bank Surf Club.
The 100 guests were treated to an amazing five-course meal with dishes prepared by the Brisbane Surfing Chefs team of Ben O’Donoghue, Ryan Squires and Shin Maeda, with special guest Russell Blaikie from WA and 1989 world champion surfer Martin “Pottz” Potter from Victoria.
Pottz impressed both the chefs and the dinner guests with his culinary skills by serving up his dish of Cloudy Bay Surf Clams, which was a highlight of the evening.
"It was an incredible experience working in the kitchen with four amazing chefs," Pottz said. "And it's the first time I've ever had to cut 100 lemon wedges, so I've got that down! It was so inspiring to watch the professionals at work. Wifey wife thinks I looked pretty sexy in the black chefs outfit, so I've got one on order for home!"
Huge thanks to our event sponsors: GBST, Devil's Lair Wines, Burleigh Brewing Co, One Sea Rottnest Island Scallops, Fishtales, Fino Food and Wine, and all the wonderful staff at South Bank Surf Club who did an outstanding job on the night.
Pottz and Surfing Chefs Cook up a Storm in Brisbane
A huge thanks to everyone who supported the SurfAid Surfing Chefs Brisbane, presented by GBST, on Thursday 6 September at South Bank Surf Club.
The 100 guests were treated to an amazing five-course meal with dishes prepared by the Brisbane Surfing Chefs team of Ben O’Donoghue, Ryan Squires and Shin Maeda, with special guest Russell Blaikie from WA and 1989 world champion surfer Martin “Pottz” Potter from Victoria.
Pottz impressed both the chefs and the dinner guests with his culinary skills by serving up his dish of Cloudy Bay Surf Clams, which was a highlight of the evening.
"It was an incredible experience working in the kitchen with four amazing chefs," Pottz said. "And it's the first time I've ever had to cut 100 lemon wedges, so I've got that down! It was so inspiring to watch the professionals at work. Wifey wife thinks I looked pretty sexy in the black chefs outfit, so I've got one on order for home!" ...read more
