Hey Wahines- we are looking for a few women interested in blogging. It doesn’t matter where you live, if you surf and wanna talk about the waves, the crowds, the industry, or whatever we’d love to have you on here. You’d make posts, just like this one, maybe add a photo or two and voila! It’s fun, it’s easy, and hey people want to read this stuff. If you’re interested and serious, drop me an email. Please, only if you’re serious- our last bloggers have pretty much disappeared- except for Ocean, she rocks!

COURTNEY CONLOGUE WINS 2007 EAST COAST SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (Saturday, August 25, 2007) – Courtney Conlogue (Santa Ana, CA) scored a sensational victory over fellow “new guard” members Karina Petroni (Atlantic Beach, FL), Lindsey Baldwin (New Smyrna Beach, FL) and Quincy Davis (Montauk, NY) to claim the 45th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships at Virginia Beach.

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 1-Star event served as the final event of the 2007 ASP North America Women’s Season.  Conlogue has been a standout performer all season, and she came into Virginia Beach one of the event favorites.

“I came out here with the goal to be on the podium at week’s end and I’m really happy to have accomplished that,” Conlogue said.  “The girls were all surfing so well and to come out on top in the finals feels great.”

The progressive natural-footer took to the improved conditions at this season’s ECSC, mixing up traditional carves with futuristic fin-free maneuvers.

“The waves were so much better this year than last year,” Conlogue said.  “I always like coming to Virginia as the crowds are so enthusiastic.    It’s a great atmosphere down here.”

The ASP Regional Longboard event also kicked off its ECSC action today, with Mikey DeTemple (Indiatlantic, FL) leading the charge as he finessed his way to the Semifinals.

“The waves have been pretty fun today and they really turned on for my heat,” DeTemple said.  “I’m just stoked to still be in the hunt and hopefully I can have a good showing tomorrow.”

Tomorrow will see champions crowned in the men’s, women’s and pro junior divisions.

The 45th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships is being webcast LIVE for the first time in history.

To access the LIVE webcast, please visit www.aspnorthamerica.org or www.surfusa.org.

For more information, log onto www.aspnorthamerica.org.

BILLABONG, WBLIVESURF, & TOWER 7 RESTAURANT PREMIERE FREE SURF MOVIE IN WB PARK

On Saturday, August 18th at 7pm, Billabong will premiere a new movie by world famous filmmaker, Taylor Steele, called Trilogy, featuring pro surfers Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, and Joel Parkinson.

With movies such as Momentum I & II, Focus, Loose Change, and Campaign I & II, and Sipping Jetstreams, Steele is widely regarded by the surf industry, by professional surfers, and by his peers as the best in the business. Trilogy is sure to showcase his extraordinary filmmaking talent.

Before the movie starts, Tower 7 Restaurant will have food available to the public for a donation to support the Tower 7/ WBLivesurf Scholarship Fund. The scholarship supports local surfers that demonstrate financial need for higher education. The movie will begin at sundown. Billabong will also have free giveaways for the crowd. This event is being held in conjunction with the East Coast Wahine Championships.

For more info about the movie, visit www.trilogymovie.com. This event is sponsored by wblivesurf.com, Tower 7 Restaurant, and Billabong. Bring your beach chairs and join the community for this alcohol-free event.

For more information, visit wblivesurf.com or contact Tony Butler at (910) 256-3821 or tony@wblivesurf.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMERICA VOTED: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA STAYS BAREFOOT FRIENDLY

Only Footprints will be Left Behind at this East Coast Surfing Spot

The votes have been tallied! America has decided to keep Wrightsville Beach, NC “barefoot friendly” this summer. This will be the seventh beach to be “heeled” by the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project. Barefoot Wine, known for its fun, flavorful and affordable wines and the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches have launched a national initiative to help beaches and coastal communities this year. Six beaches from Rockaway Beach, New York to Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu have received a beach cleanup or help preserving local sand dunes.

Since March, beach-loving Americans have had the chance to vote for their favorite beach. When voting closed on July 15, 2007, Wrightsville Beach, NC was the clear winner! “We’re excited about Wrightsville’s win,” said Jake Wheatley of Barefoot Wine. “It’s refreshing to see the enthusiasm the local community has for their beach!”

On Saturday, August 18, 2007, Wrightsville Beach will receive a beach cleanup, led by Barefoot Wine representatives, Surfrider Foundation members and local residents who want to lend a hand (or foot). The event will take place alongside the East Coast Wahine Championships at beach access 39 in Wrightsville Beach. Afterwards, anyone 21+ is invited to Tower 7 BAja Grill for a celebration featuring Barefoot wines, surfside fare, and a live performance by Luscious Jackson lead singer Jill Cunniff.  For more information and to RSVP visit www.barefootwine.com/beachrescue.