SurfAid's Wave of Compassion Winner Announced
October 9th, 2006: Paul Bryan of Santa Barbara CA, announce d a s the lucky winner of a dream Mentawai boat trip w/ Indies Trader Marine Adventures.
Encinitas, Ca (October 9th, 2006). Paul couldn't believe his ears when he heard the news that he an d a lucky guest won the grand prize in SurfAid's Wave of Compassion Sweepstakes; sponsored by Indies Trader Marine Adventures and Surfline.
Paul, a Newport Beach local now residing in Santa Barbara, will be going on an all expense paid boat trip with Brad Gerlach, Will Tant, Dane Ward, Chris Waring on a surf/cultural expedition to the Mentawai Islands and North Sumatra for 10 days.
Bryan also took home a performance thruster, compliments of Aloha Surfboards, as well as an Indo Board, and other goodies from our sponsors.
Paul not only gets a chance to surf the Mentawai and North Sumatra with four legends for ten days, but will also have world famous surf explorer Martin Daly guiding the way, with acclaimed film maker Sonny Miller behind the camera for a TV special. The entire trip will also be captured by the evocative and progressive photography of Steven Lippman, and covered by an A-List editorial crew from Surfline, who will provide live updates to their audience of over one million surfers strong throughout the duration of the adventure.
The Wave of Compassion ( WOC ) experience will encompass an upriver visit to a Mentawai village to learn about the Mentawai people and their culture, a look at a traditional Nias cultural celebration, a visit with Dr. Dave Jenkins to witness and participate in SurfAid's frontline efforts to combat malaria and disease on the islands; an intimate look into the areas directly affected by the recent string of earthquakes and tsunami activity; and of course, we're striving to intermix great surf sessions with four of the best surfers on the planet, the most experienced surf charter captain in the world making the calls, and one of the best cinematographers capturing it all.
In addition Reef's Brad Gerlach, Jedidiah's Will Tant, Ocean Minded's Dane War d a nd Chris Waring of No Fear will also be active participants on the trip.
Brad is a truly diverse character; legendary pro surfer, progressive big wave surfer, actor, stuntman, TV personality, coach, musician, comedian, host, inventor, and humanitarian - the list is almost never-ending. His impressive performance on everything from modest to massive waves has established him as one of the best surfers of all time. Although he has become known as the man who conquers the biggest waves ever ridden, his career highlights definitely go deeper than water - his inclusion in Wave of Compassion proves just that and speaks volumes about the true nature of his character and his innate desire to give back.
A year in the life of Will is filled with exotic locations and moves that inspire photographers. It's no wonder all the major surf publications have been after him such as Aaron Chang who said, "he's my favorite surfer, not just to shoot but to watch." Will may be one of the most underrated guys in the business. He's one of the hardest working faces in the lineup and it shows when you watch him lay into a turn for the first time, he's absolute magic. Beyond his surfing lies the most important aspect of Will. Relief work is not strange ground when speaking of Will. Whether he's in Sri Lanka on tsunami relief or Nicaragua building homes for the needy, Will has used his time as a professional surfer to help others who aren't as fortunate. It's no surprise to find him aboard Wave of Compassion, thanks to his sponsors Jedidiah, Cobian, Anarchy and Wave Riding Vehicles.
Dane Ward, although being the youngest surfer on the trip at only 18, is no stranger to getting wet in international waters. At the age of fourteen, he left his hometown turf of San Clemente , Ca for a solo surf trip to Australia while also tackling the big surf at Todos Santos, near Ensenada , Mexico . Supported by Ocean Minded, Hurley, Oakley, and Nixon will bring a youthful perspective to the Wave of Compassion trip and the cause behind it.
Our final rider is Chris Waring of Seal Beach , California . Chris is an up coming star who has ha d a very accomplishe d a mateur career and is moving onto the professional ranks. Son of former NSSA National Team member and California pro Scott Waring it is easy to see that surfing runs in the genes, especially after his domination of the 2005 NSSA Season winning 3 season titles: Open Mens, Explorer Mens, Explorer Juniors. Chris has an extensive travel record bringing him to Mainland Mex., Fiji , Australia , Hawaii , up and down the Californian Coast , and next on the roster, the Mentawai Islands with SurfAid. Thanks to No Fear for sending Chris.
Huge thanks to our sponsors : Indies Trader Marine Adventures, Surfline.com, Reef, Jedidiah, Cobian, Anarchy, Wave Riding Vehicles, Hurley, Oakley, Nixon, Ocean Minded, No Fear, Ocean/Earth, and Aloha Surfboards!
Media Contact: Lou Niles
E-Mail: lou@surfaidinternational.org
Phone Number: 760.753.1103
Trip Coordinator: Anthony Marcotti
E-Mail: anthony@indiestrader.com
Emergency Phone Number: 714.369.8108
SurfAid Contact: Website: www.waveofcompassion.org - www.surfline.com - www.surfaidinternational.org
We Have a Winner!
Announcing the winner of the 2006 Wave of Compassion Sweepstakes: Grand Prize: Paul Bryan
2nd Place: Misty Yates
3rd Place: Tom Laverty
4th Place: Olivia Wood
5th Place: Michael Clark
Our grand prize-winner goes on an all expense paid boat trip with Brad Gerlach, Will Tant, Dane Ward, and one more surfing hero on a surf/cultural expedition to the Mentawai Islands and North Sumatra for 10 days. The winner not only gets a chance to surf the Mentawais and North Sumatra with four legends for ten days, but they will also have world famous surf explorer Martin Daly guiding the way, with acclaimed videographer Sonny Miller behind the camera for a TV special. The entire trip will also be photographed and covered by an A-List editorial crew from Surfline who will provide live updates to their audience of over one million surfers strong throughout the duration of the adventure. Other Prizes
Special Thanks to all of the sponsors of Wave of Compassion, including: Surfline
Indies Trader Marine Adventures
Reef
Jedidiah
Cobian
Anarchy
the Game
Hurley
Oakley
Ocean Minded
Nixon
Wave Riding Vehicles
& Sonny Miller Worldwide Productions
Acclaimed Photographer Steven Lippman replaces Aaron Chang due to Family Reasons
September 28 , 2006 : Steven Lippman jumps onboard to document the Wave of Compassion Experience
Encinitas, Ca ( Septemebr 28, 2006 ). SurfAid is excited to welcome Steven Lippman to the Wave of Compassion trip!
A native Southern California, Steven Lippam possesses a modern charm and personal aesthetic that only the Golden Sytate can imbue. A former pro surfer, skateboarder, and ionternational fashion model, Stevene has spent the last 12 years parlaying his penchant for idyllic ambience, figurative body language, and the essence of simplicity into distinctive commercial photography. Clients praise Steven for his ability to manage a production's creative dynamics with precise technical know-how while interfacing with all on a personal level. Steven Lippman's imagery evokes a clean and progressive attitude that is uniquely American.
Visit Steven's website at www.stevenlippman.com
Dane Ward Signs on for Wave of Compassion!
August 17, 2006 : Ward is the third installment in the line up of pro surfers participating in the Wave of Compassion sweepstakes.
Encinitas, Ca ( August 17, 2006 ). SurfAid is stoked to introduce Dane Ward as one of the pro surfers that will be accompanying our grand prize winner and their guest on this once in a lifetime trip.
Dane, although being the youngest surfer on the trip at only 18, is no stranger to getting wet in international waters. At the age of fourteen, he left his hometown turf of San Clemente , CA for a solo surf trip to Australia while also tackling the big surf at Todos Santos, near Ensenada , Mexico . Supported by Ocean Minded, Hurley, Oakley, and Nixon Dane will bring a youthful perspective to the Wave of Compassion trip and the cause behind it.
Ward will be joining the grand prize winner of the Wave of Compassion sweepstakes, along with pro surfers Brad Gerlach, Will Tant and others still to be announced, on an all expense paid surf/cultural trip to the Mentawai Islands for ten days in October. Not only will the winner and their guest get to rip with Dane and the others, but they will also be able to travel into the villages of the Mentawai and gain a first hand perspective on the culture, and how SurfAid is helping to create a better living environment for present and future generations of the Mentawai population.
The Wave of Compassion ( WOC ) experience encompasses an upriver visit to a Mentawai village to learn about the Mentawai people and their culture, a look at a traditional Nias cultural celebration, a visit with Dr. Dave Jenkins to witness and participate in SurfAid's frontline efforts to combat malaria and disease on the islands; an intimate look into the areas directly affected by the recent string of earthquakes and tsunami activity; and of course, we're striving to intermix great surf sessions with four of the best surfers on the planet, the most experienced surf charter captain in the world making the calls, and one of the best cinematographers capturing it all.
The winner and their guest will also be accompanied by world famous surf explorer Martin Daly, who will be guiding the way, and acclaimed videographer Sonny Miller behind the camera for a TV special and DVD . The entire trip will also be photographed and covered by an A-List editorial crew from Surfline who will provide live updates to over one million surfers strong throughout the duration of the adventure.
In addition to Dane's presence, Reef's Brad Gerlach and Jedidiah's Will Tant will also be active participants on the trip.
Brad is a truly diverse character; legendary pro surfer, progressive big wave surfer, actor, stuntman, TV personality, coach, musician, comedian, host, inventor, and humanitarian - the list is almost never-ending. His impressive performance on everything from modest to massive waves has established him as one of the best surfers of all time. Although he has become known as the man who conquers the biggest waves ever ridden, his career highlights definitely go deeper than water - his inclusion in Wave of Compassion proves just that and speaks volumes about the true nature of his character and his innate desire to give back.
A year in the life of Will is filled with exotic locations and moves that inspire photographers. It's no wonder all the major surf publications have been after him such as Aaron Chang who said, "he's my favorite surfer, not just to shoot but to watch." Will might be one of the most underrated guys in the business. He's one of the hardest working faces in the lineup and it shows when you watch him lay into a turn for the first time, he's absolute magic. Beyond his surfing lies the most important aspect of Will. While most pros use their career as a catalyst to further their wave count and better their public image Will has a completely different motive. Relief work is not strange ground when speaking of Will. Whether he's in Sri Lanka on tsunami relief or Nicaragua building homes for the needy, Will has used his time as a professional surfer to help others who aren't as fortunate. His direction is always aimed at the bigger picture and he knows that every trip means another opportunity to reach out to someone else. It's no surprise to find him aboard Wave of Compassion, there's no other person that could bring the same enthusiasm to helping the people of Indonesia like Will can.
Our final rider will be announced before the end of the contest date.
This sweepstakes will run from July to September when the grand prize winners will be announced. Please visit www.surfline.com, www.waveofcompassion.org, or www.surfaidinternational.org for event information, updates, information about Surf Aid International and the Mentawai Islands/North Sumatra area, and the official rules and regulations governing this fundraiser. With your support - everybody wins!
Media Contact & SurfAid Contact: Lou niles
E-Mail: lou@surfaidinternational.org
Phone Number: 760.753.1103
Website: www.waveofcompassion.org - www.surfline.com - www.surfaidinternational.org
July 20, 2006: A "Wave of Compassion" Lets Everyday Surfer Make History... Again
Huntington Beach, CA (July 20, 2006). Wave of Compassion is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the everyday surfer to make history. One grand prize-winner will win an all expense paid boat trip with Brad Gerlach, Will Tant and two other surfing heroes on a surf/cultural expedition to the Mentawai Islands and North Sumatra for 10 days this October on one of the most impressive surf charter boats in the world, the Indies Trader III.
The winner and their guest not only get a chance to surf the Mentawais and North Sumatra with four legends for ten days, but they will also have world famous surf explorer Martin Daly guiding the way, with acclaimed videographer Sonny Miller behind the camera for a FUEL TV special. The entire trip will also be photographed and covered by an A-List editorial crew from Surfline including Aaron Chang who will provide live updates to their audience of over one million surfers strong throughout the duration of your adventure.
Through the help and support of Surfline, Indies Trader Marine Adventures, FUEL TV, Reef, Jedidiah, Cobian, Anarchy Eyewear, Wave Riding Vehicles, Kandui Resort, Saraina Koat Mentawai, and a multitude of additional supporters, this event's ultimate goal is to raise funds for SurfAid International. The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization, is to improve the health of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.
The Wave of Compassion (WOC) experience
encompasses an upriver visit to a Mentawai village to learn about the Mentawai people and their culture, a look at a traditional Nias cultural celebration, a visit with Dr. Dave Jenkins to witness and participate in Surf Aid's frontline efforts to combat malaria and disease on the islands; an intimate look into the areas directly affected by the recent string of earthquakes and tsunami activity; and of course, we're striving to intermix great surf sessions with four of the best surfers on the planet participating, the most experienced surf charter captain in the world making the calls , and one of the best cinematographers capturing it all.
"Wave of Compassion reflects the global surfing community's increasing awareness of the need to give back. " said Dr. Dave Jenkins, Chairman and Medical Director for SurfAid International , "and we're pleased to demonstrate how creatively it can be done."
This event will run from July to September when the grand prize winners will be announced. We will introduce our last two surfers on August 7 to keep things fresh and interesting...
We're pleased to announce that our first "featured surfer" is Reef's Brad Gerlach.
Brad is a truly diverse character; legendary pro surfer and progressive big wave surfer, actor, stuntman, TV personality, coach, musician, comedian, host, inventor, and humanitarian - the list is almost never-ending. His impressive performance on everything from modest to massive waves has established him as one of the best surfers of all time. Although he has become known as the man who conquers the biggest waves ever ridden, his career highlights definitely go deeper than water - his inclusion in Wave of Compassion proves that and speaks volumes about the true nature of his character and his innate desire to give back.
Our second featured surfer is Jedidiah's Will Tant.
A year in the life of Will is filled with exotic locations and moves that inspire photographers. Its no wonder all the major surf publications have been drooling over him. As Aaron Chang once said, "he's my favorite surfer, not just to shoot but to watch." Will might be one of the most underrated guys in the business. He's one of the hardest working faces in the lineup and it shows when you watch him lay into a turn for the first time, he's absolute magic. Beyond his surfing lies the most important aspect of Will. While most pros use their career as a catalyst to further their wave count and better their public image Will has a completely different motive. Relief work is not strange ground when speaking of Will. Whether he's in Sri Lanka on tsunami relief or Nicaragua building homes for the needy Will has used his time as a professional surfer to help others who aren't as fortunate as we. His direction is always aimed at the bigger picture and knows that every trip he takes means another opportunity to reach out to someone else. Its no surprise to find him aboard Wave of Compassion, theres no other person that could bring the same enthusiasm to helping the people of Indonesia like Will can.
Please visit www.surfline.com, www.waveofcompassion.org, or www.surfaidinternational.org for event information, updates, information about Surf Aid International and the Mentawai Islands/North Sumatra area, and the official rules and regulations governing this fundraiser. With your support - everybody wins!
Media Contact: Anthony Marcotti
E-Mail: anthony@indiestrader.com
Emergency Phone Number: 714.369.8108
SurfAid Contact: Lou niles
E-Mail: lou@surfaidinternational.org
Phone Number: 760.753.1103
Website: www.waveofcompassion.org - www.surfline.com - www.surfaidinternational.org
Wave of Compassion would not be possible without the incredible amount of help support we've received from Robin, Dave, and the entire Surfline crew. Surfline's commitment to our efforts and willingness to help us promote this event on their website has been a huge factor in our overall success. From all of us at Surf Aid, Terima kasih! Check out their website: Surfline.com
