COUNTRY FEELING SURFBOARDS

Spoiled milk and chicken bones, no. Egg shells and coffee grinds, yes. Find out more here.

This is the best surf forecast on Oahu. Note the scale on the grid is Hawaiian size, not face value.

Check out Jeff and Kyle on TV!

If you're attending ASR in San Diego, stop by the Board Builders Pavilionand check out the “Billabong Art of Shaping, Hawaii Edition,” where a dozen shapers including Jeff Bushman, Eric Arakawa, and Dick Brewer will showcase the talent of Hawaii-based shapers and craftsmen. Here is the board Jeff shaped:

ECO GUN JEFF BUSHMAN 10’2” x 20 1/2” x 3 1/2” August 2008

Jeff Bushman (Sunset Beach, Hawaii) has had more top three finishers in the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational than any other shaper. This state-of-the-art gun is a tribute to big wave riders past and present. It also reflects the environmental consciousness that is critical to the future. Fifty percent of the fiberglass found in traditional boards has been replaced with organic hemp. The hemp is as strong as a layer of 6-ounce S-cloth. The use of sun-cure resin prevents 70 percent of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from escaping during the glassing process. These alternative materials take board building a step in the right direction. This surfboard is designed for Waimea, Sunset, Mavericks, Dungeons, Todos, and all the waves of consequence that inspire great watermen everywhere.

Quality glassing by Larry Peterson.

A silent auction will run for the first two days of ASR with a live auction starting at 3PM on Friday, September 5 to benefit the Liquid Nation Ball.

Surf contests, stand-up contests, a swim contest and a Hawaii Kai to Waikiki paddleboard race will take place in Waikiki all week, celebrating Duke Kahanamoku and fun in the ocean. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Duke Foundation. You can watch action at Queens live here. Beach entries still available. Visit C4 Waterman or Duke Foundation for more information.

Next Saturday from 8am to 2pm you can drop off recyclable trash at the Haleiwa Gym. The cash value will be donated back to the community. You can also call Jon Marr at 285-3876 or Rene Mansho at 206-1876 for curbside pickup.

-scrap metal (no TVs or microwave ovens) -car parts, bicycles, washers, stoves -newspaper, cardboard -beverage containers -passenger tires (limit 4) -cooking oil -used eyeglasses and hearing aids -green waste -batteries -usable clothing and household items -cell phones and printer cartridges -telephone books -computers

Call Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz for more information: 768-5002

The 19th annual Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Waterman's Ball will feature a 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid vehicle in the live auction. 35 miles per gallon and 600 miles on one tank? Gentlemen, get out your checkbooks. Read more here.

Look for DAKINE's uber-cool recycled surf packs--the Oceana for girls and Recon for guys--made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. These special-edition packs feature a seam sealed wetsuit pocket, insulated cooler pocket and organizer pocket. Both bags are constructed with 100% Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) fabric and lining which is made from recycled plastic bottles. The packs also feature recycled buckles and use a non-toxic Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) waterproof fabric backing. Two dollars from the sale of each pack will be donated to The Surfrider Foundation. In stores January 2009.

The humpback whale is no longer threatened with extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Meanwhile, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) and sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) all remain listed as Endangered. Many dolphin species are also in danger of extinction. Read more here.

Chinatown Boardroom proudly presents August's Surf Discussion Series speaker, Crystal Thornburg and Dave Homcy: Crystal is an accomplished longboarder, and an all-around ocean athlete who races outrigger canoes, competes in long-distance swims and paddleboard races, kayaks, bodysurfs and freedives. Crystal is an ambassador for Patagonia as well as a dedicated environmentalist and philanthropist. When she is not traveling the globe she resides on the North Shore of Oahu. Dave has followed his passion for surf photography and cinematography working in the film industry for over 20 years. He has worked on notable surf movies such as “Surf Wise” Broke Down Melody” and most recently “Sliding Liberia”. Join Crystal and Dave as this dynamic duo talks about surfing, making surf films, and what really matters in life. The Surf Discussion Series creates a forum for people to meet and discuss surfing, culture and life.

What: Surf Discussion Series

Who: Crystal Thornburg and Dave Homcy

When: 3rd Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:30–7:30pm

Where: Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu

Happy Opening Ceremonies, and happy 8-8-8! Beijing is shooting for a zero net emissions Games, according to this InformationWeek article.