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Exciting finds for surfing this November

When it comes to surf, this summer has left us very unsatisfied in Southern California. There were weeks with little to no waves and subsequently, the energy levels among my peers were low. The wave conditions became a conversation staple, “When are they coming back?” we’d moan. We, in our spoiled nature due to a very giving San Diego, were a sad site to be seen.

Now that we’re well into October, thankfully a few fun days of surf have rolled through. Our energy levels are slowly recovering and I can see the excitement building as November approaches.

Not only is the new season bringing much awaited new waves, but there seems to be new styles forming as well. Here’s some exciting finds to look forward to when surfing in Northern San Diego this November.

Funky Shaped Boards

People are opting to leave the traditional shaped long board or short board at home and are taking to the water with more creatively shaped designs, such as the asymmetrical surfboard that’s tailored to different styles and abilities when surfing backside verses front side. Also in abundance is a variety of squatty, egg-shaped boards with some interesting tail designs. My impression is that they’re experimental. It seems, too, that even though the retro fish shape never left the scene, there are more in the water than in previous years.

Custom Surfboards Decks

Not only are people getting creative with their board shapes, but also with the artwork on their board decks. It’s becoming a form of expression and here at HG Photocloth, I’ve seen anything from putting a guy’s face on a board to a full leopard print.

Girls with Cheeky Wetsuits

Yep, that’s right. Women’s wetsuits have become their own with new colorful styles and edgy cuts. The water is warm enough to ditch the full wetsuits and women are taking full advantage of it. I must say, it’s a beautiful thing.

 

Enjoy the season!

Jenny Farhat

HG Photocloth vs. Digital Rice Paper

Many are familiar with digitally output surfboard lams. However, most digital lams are printed on Digital Rice Paper even though the material has its limitations and falls short in key areas. HG Photocloth was developed specifically for digitally outputting images for surfboard lams and is a proprietary technology with many added benefits.

 

Benefits of HG Photocloth Over Rice Paper

1. HG Photocloth matches CMYK color where Digital Rice Paper cannot. The Digital Rice Paper material absorbs about 30% of the color making it less vibrant. An additional 10-20% of the color is lost when the epoxy resin is applied during the glassing of the surfboard. This results in faded designs and loss of continuity between promotional materials.

2. HG Photocloth retains 100% of its blacks, producing photo-realistic images with pristine detail and crisper edges.

3. HG Photocloth provides UV protection allowing designs to stay true to original color. Digital Rice Paper falls short and, with time, the image will fade even more so than when it was applied.

4. HG Photocloth adds strength to a surfboard, approximately four ounces to the total weight. The structural integrity of the Photocloth prevents heel dings and prolongs the life of a surfboard. Digital Rice Paper has no added strength benefits.

Paddle for Pink

There are a lot of swanky parties in the Hamptons, but not many are held at the North Haven beachfront estate of financier Richard Perry and his wife designer Lisa Perry (whose popular Sixties retro designs are a landmark on Madison Avenue).

On Saturday night (Aug.17) the Perrys opened their cheerful, magnificent home to over 500 people and raised more than $1.2 million for the Breast Cancer Research Fund. They did it for their friend Maria Baum, a breast cancer survivor, and her family including husband Larry Baum. The Baums are co-owners of the mouth watering Tutto il Giorno restaurants in Sag Harbor and Southampton.

It was really a day long event called “Paddle for Pink.” Early Saturday morning, participants had a paddle surf race across the bay from Sag Harbor with star athletes Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece leading the fray.

The nighttime guests — including Hamilton and Reece– munched on food from local restaurants and caterers, danced to a great deejay, and bid on HG Photocloth paddleboards designed by Martha Stewart, Nicole Miller, and several other designers.

 

All the HG Photocloth designer paddleboards lined up at the event.

Surfing legend Laird Hamilton with his wife Gabrielle Reece.

 

Martha Stewart signing her designer HG Photocloth board.

 

Laird Hamilton and Matt Lauer  

Donna Karan, Thom Filicia and Martha Stewart posing with one of the HG Photocloth paddleboard.

Left: Donna Karan is seen here with Myra Biblowit, president of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  
Right: Fashion designer and host Lisa Perry, whose waterfront property housed the event.

Molokai 2013 Paddleboard World Championships

Another great year of racing in challenging conditions at the 2013 Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. This is a little look back at the race.

For the event, Headline Graphics had the opportunity to produce the Photocloth laminate that was used in the making of the trophy, done by Shannon Delaney and The Ding King – Brian Szymanski. They sealed a Hawaiian stylized image that was printed on Photocloth over wood, partially allowing the grain to show through. The natural rustic look went perfectly with the event.

Thanks to all the athletes and partners for such an amazing year. The 2013 race delivered some harsh conditions, new faces to the podium, and record numbers of athletes and spectators both at the finish and watching the race online.