The Carols By Candlelight is on the same night in the park at Burleigh, it starts at 5.30pm. It might be a good idea to taxi, bus, car pool it there for the evening - everyman for themselves. Good luck.

Also please remember to sell your raffle tickets and bring the stubbs on the night for the draw or you will have to take the money back and look like a tool. No one likes that.

Also for those who haven't paid for the Christmas Dinner to either pay at the Presidents Cup the morning before, as cash will not be accepted on the night. Treasurers night off.

The theme this year is: Black and white.

Pete Wickham is looking for a projector and screen to give a presentation of photos of 2009 comps and a few randoms of the local fauna, etc. Can anyone help? Phone Johnny on 0434 736 957.

Thats all folks.
John 'Johnno' Hansen

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21 NOVEMBER :: Special Offer on FIREWIRE Longboards
 
FIREWIRE Surfboards’ are expecting to release our longboard model (FlexFlight) in a new technology (CrossFire) in early 2010. As such, our Currumbin store is selling through our current stock of the FlexFlight model in our FST technology at greatly reduced prices:
 
1st cosmetically blemished FlexFlight longboard - $750 including fins
2nd cosmetically blemished FlexFlight longboard - $550 including fins
(* Limited stock only)

Demos are also available at our Currumbin store should you wish to try before you buy! Feel free to view details regarding our FST technology and FlexFlight model through our website at:
 
FST Technology
FlexFlight model
 
For further information, please feel free to contact us.
Happy surfing!

1/49 Currumbin Creek Road,
Currumbin Waters Q 4223, AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 7 5587 7700

www.firewiresurfboards.com

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29 OCTOBER :: HARLEY INGLEBY 2009 WORLD CHAMP

Harley Ingleby clenched the 2009 World Longboard Title today by edging out fellow quarter finalist and title contender Brazilian Phil Rajzman at Chaaya Island, Maldives. Congratulations Harley. For more news, results and pics – go to oxboworld.com

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26 OCTOBER :: WLC EVENT KICKS OFF IN MALDIVES

Watch it live here >>

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25 OCTOBER :: BLC TEAM GO TWO IN A ROW AT FUN IN THE SUN

The Burleigh Board Culture Team secured back to back titles at Caloundra's Annual 'Fun in the Sun' Teams competition on the weekend. BLC Board Culture competed against approximately 12 teams from Noosa, Alex and Caloundra in clean 1-2ft peaks at Happy Valley throughout the two day event. More photos and story to come. Congratulations to Clint, Pummy, Johnny Hansen, Jess and a big thanks to Tony White our manager for putting it all together. Happy Birthday to Jess also who celebrated her 18th Birthday on Sunday 25th.

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10 SEPTEMBER :: NEWSLETTER UPLOADED + MASTERS ENTRY

Bobbo has done a stirling effort on the September Newsletter (Download) again this month. Check out the feature on the Mac Daddy and his double victory at the Aussies. Clint is in there too. Some extremely nasty photos of itchy and scratchy. Download the Mali Masters Entry form here>>

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03 SEPTEMBER :: WATCH YOUR KEYS

Just a reminder to be double careful about hiding your keys when surfing ... Yesterday late morning, a regular customer of ours parked his car in the Pipe carpark at Burleigh (where BLC usually meet) and took his keys down the beach with him. He left the keys wrapped in his towel when he went out surfing. Guess what, no keys and no car when he came back in! To his credit, after managing to make a few calls to report the theft, etc. he went back out for a surf. Well, there was nothing else he could do!

Sutto, Board Culture.

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02 SEPTEMBER :: 6 WAYS TEAMS CHALLENGE :: 20 SEPT, BYRON

Hi BLC members, This year Byron Bay Longboard Club is holding the 6 Way Team Challenge at Wategos beach on the 20th September and our club will require willing participants to take part. We need 15 surfers so anyone who is interested, please email me and I will put your name down. Peter Bobbermien.

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23 AUGUST :: AUSSIE TITLE WRAP UP FOR BLC

Update from Clint at the Aussies.

Hey Kyle,

Got a 2nd at the Aussie titles 2009 and the Junior member of the Australian tag team champions who smashed the points record in the heat leading into the final. The Qld team won the final in the last wave when Harley Inglbey failed to get a 9+ to win it for NSW. Go Queensland.

Macca had a blinder at the Aussies winning the O35s and the O45s and the O45 member of the tag team. If you could have seen him in the two semi’s he blew everyone away.

Jackson was eliminated in the quarters only needing a 4.5 to progress into the semi, the surf was a little inconsistent with long periods with no scoring waves to be had, I got caught in the final like that needing an 8+ and waited for over 7 minutes without luck.

I guess that’s surfing.

Clint Guest

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21 AUGUST :: NEW GALLERY ONLINE - AUGUST 09

Click here to view.

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16 AUGUST :: AUSSIE TITLES WEBSITE

Click here to watch all the action from Port Macquarie from 16-22 Aug.

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15 AUGUST :: 7'6 EGG FOR SALE - $400

7'6" x 21.5" x 3" Egg for sale. Orange swirl paint job. Box and side fins. Good condition. Photo coming. Email or Phone Darren on 0413 604 809.

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09 AUGUST :: AUGUST CLUB ROUND - BEST WAVES EVER!!!

The committee took a gamble today and moved the comp south - much to the dismay of some members. The travelling members scored epic waves with some great rides had by all. Part time Club photographer Pete Wickham was clocking up some serious tip time on his new Evolve with one impressive speeding hang ten right in the sweet spot. There were numerous interferences by many members (not to mention the contest director - shame!) opting not to follow the rule book.

Watch this space for all of the action in coming days. Pete Wickham and Mark Sutton were there documenting the days events.

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05 AUGUST :: LENNOX RESULTS + NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD

Last weekend at the Lennox Longboard Classic, our Burleigh Member, Clint Guest won the U18 division, Jackson Close won Open 9' and the Old Mal Divsion, Mike Pimm 2nd in the O50s and a 3rd in the Old Mal, Greg Moir 5th in the O50s, Denis 'D-Dawg' Lowe 3rd in the O60s, Anthony Wheatland 6th in the Mystery. Well done fellas.

Bobbo has delivered another stunning newsletter. Download it here>>

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30 JULY :: CHECK OUT THE NEW LOOK SLUSH PUPPIE

www.fueltheunderdog.com

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30 JULY :: HARLEY INGLEBY WINS OXBOW WLT JAPAN

Keep updated on www.oxbowpro.com, youtube.com or the asp channel. More updates coming soon.

NEXT STOP: Pasta Point, Maldives. Oct 25-31 2009.
Oxbow are putting up 50k for the next one. Should be interesting.

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30 JULY :: BOARD CULTURE WINTER SALE - STARTS TODAY

Go and see Sutto and the fellas at Board Culture this weekend for their winter sale. There are some pretty good deals happening and plenty of nice looking tees. Mark has mentioned that there are some new DVDs on the way. Recent titles like; The Present, Seaworthy, Last Hope and plenty of others I can't remember. If you have any Qs email Mark or give Board Culture a call> 5572 9866.

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09 JULY :: CLUB ROUND FORCAST

Sun: Solid ESE groundswell in the 5-6ft range building during the day to 6-8ft. Light SSW winds with a light E seabreeze.

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23 JUNE :: OLD FARTS ON FIRE

A stale bunch of cup cakes from the Burleigh Club headed up to the 5th Noosa Wrecks and Relics. Reports suggest they scored some waves and trophies aswell. According to my source it got a bit messy on the Sunday but was still manageable. It seems the BLC Crew were prepared for the onshore conditions.

OVER 60 FINAL
Denis Lowe 1
Greg Tilley 6

OVER 55 FINAL
Steve Peterson 3

OVER 50 FINAL
Mike Pimm 1
Shane Holborn 3
David Storck 5

OLD MAL FINAL
Mike Pimm 1
Denis Lowe 4

Get all the details from the offical site: noosawrecksandrelics.com

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14 JUNE :: BLC CREW SCORE EPIC LEFTHANDERS AT MIAMI

Check out the freshly uploaded pics from Pete Wickham.

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13 JUNE :: JACKSON CLOSE WINS QUEENSLAND TITLES

Congratulations to Jackson Close who won the Queensland Titles last weekend.

Close, 25, set the standard for the final on his opening ride, netting a high-scoring 9.00. Not resting on his laurels, he backed it up with a 7.50 on his second ride of the final to record a 16.60 combined two-wave total (out of a possible 20). Post final, former Queensland champion Close says he was delighted to bag another state title. “I’ve won a few over the years, but his one’s extra special,” he said. “After finishing second in last year’s event I really wanted to seal a win.” Jerrems netted a combination of 11.57 to finish in second, with Surman in third on 10.24. Maroochydore’s Grant Thomas was a no-show for the final, opting to celebrate his son’s Freddy first birthday.

More details here>> surfingqueensland.com

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12 JUNE :: JUNE NEWSLETTER POSTED HERE >>

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1 APRIL :: SURFING THIS WEEKEND 5TH NOT THE 12TH

Stay tuned for updated details.

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ANZAC DAY DAWN SURFACE

Anzac Day will be upon us soon and in our own unique way we will have the opportunity to show respect for their sacrifice. The competition this
year will be held on Anzac Day which will be Saturday the 25th April 2009 and not on the Monday the public holiday. Surfers will be contesting three
divisions, Open/mens & womens, Over 35’s and Over 50’s.

The competition will be a knockout competition. Depending on the number of entrants. The first three to go through to a six person final. Multiple entrants are encouraged, but will be sub-ject to vacancies being available. Surfing will commence at 7.00 a.m. at the Burleigh pipe following the Ode and a minute silence.

Places are limited so get your entry forms at the club round this weekend, at your local longboard shop or email club secretary, Peter Bobbermien at bobbois@bigpond.com.au

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7 MARCH :: FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER POSTED HERE >>

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MAR 02 :: RICHARD HARVEY COLLECTION



A collection by local artist Richard Harvey is now on display at 'Picnic' at Burleigh, 11 James Street, Burleigh Heads. Come and enjoy the art fresh and tasty coffee.

Contact: Picnic 5520 2290. Richard 0414 557 624.

Harvey Surf Gallery
63 Lower West Burleigh Road
Burleigh Heads, Q 4220

www.harveysurf.com
www.harveysurf.blogspot.com
info@harveysurf.com

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FEB 26 :: JAZZ THE GLASS - FUNNY STUFF



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FEB 9 :: NAPAPA BOARD SALE - NEW BOARDS FROM $199.
http://www.napapa.com.au/index.php

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FEB 8 :: NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Congratulations to the new committee for 2009. John Hansen has remained on as Vice President, Greg Tilley has joined him as the new President. Ross Ferguson is looking after the numbers as our new Treasurer and last but definitely not least, Pete Bobbermein is our new scribe taking up the post of Secretary. All other positions will be posted in the newsletter.

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JANUARY NEWSLETTER + 2008 + 2007 ALL POSTED ONLINE
The December / January Newsletter is online for all of those who can't receive it via email. Also there is an archive of newsletters from 2008 and 2007 also online on the Newsletter page.

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22 JAN :: CLUB AGM NEXT ROUND
A note to all members the Club AGM will be held at the first club round in February and we need to elect a new committee. There are 3 positions on the committee to be filled so far; President, Secretary and Treasurer. So the club needs new candidates for these positions in 2009 to function.

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21 JAN :: CRESCENT HEADS
Denis 'DDawg' Lowe is organising Burleigh Members accommodation and transport to Crescent, if anyone is interested? If so have a chat to him at the club round or look for the scorpion.

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JAN 15 :: COOL NEW SURF FLICKS TO WATCH OUT FOR!
Cool new surf flick trailer worth checking out
http://www.swellnet.com.au/flicks.php?movie_id=93

Bustin' Down the Door Movie
http://www.bustindownthedoor.com/flash.html

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TRAILER NEEDS A NEW HOME!
The club needs someone to store the trailer undercover. Contact John Hansen if you can help out.

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BLC 2008 POINTS TALLY - NOW ONLINE.
Sorry guys no newsletter before Christmas. The pics are online and the results from last year are below.

Merry Xmas to All.

BLC 2008 POINTS TALLY – Download>

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UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 11 – 'Social Surf and Family Day'.
Bring your own refreshments.

FIRST CLUB ROUND – FEBRUARY 08
Meet at carpark to decide contest site.

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DECEMBER 7 – Presidents Cup and Club Christmas Party and Preso.
Congratulations to Club Champion Mark Macnamara.

Presidents Cup Finalists
1st Clint Guest
2nd Mark Macnamara
3rd Kyle Nielsen
4th Lee Crabbe
5th Mike Pimm
6th Jess Roberts

GALLERY HERE>

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MONTHLY CLUB ROUNDS
Our monthly contests are held on the second* Sunday of every month at the “Pipe” carpark, opposite the Burleigh Heads Hotel on the Esplanade at 6:30am. (*excludes Mothers Day - for good reason).

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Jai Lee joins the 'insight team. Check out Jai's blog here>> howies – Surfers Against Sewage movie message from howies on Vimeo. Dues Vintage and Retro Market Board Swap. More here>> Never Point :: Some great art projects displayed on this site. This one is a book by hill billy Andrew Kidman former writer for Tracks demonstrating his knowledge of the lens. More>> Saw this insane pic in The Australian a few weeks ago. I wanted to direct you to the gallery here but couldn't find it - its gone sorry. Sick pic though. Should be a good show down at Pipe this year. Mick and Parko, 1 and 2. Found this little ditty on the oxbow channel. A little wind down after the comp. Check out Dane Peterson's filthy new website. This one of Jai Lee at Little Cove should get everyone frothin'. Buy a print from Dane and keep him off the streets. View more pics here>> Local WQS campaigner Jay 'Bottle' Thompson placed 3rd in the first Hawaiian Triple Crown event the Reef Pro at Haleiwa. This placing pushes Jay to number 6 on the ratings board and earns him a spot in the CT next year. Sunset Noosa - March 09 Photo: kylenielsen.com Movie night enthusists. We came put on our own movie, drank their beer and left. Thanks Donavan at Pointbreak. Fantastic food at PointBreak definately worth dropping in to sample. pointbreakburleigh.com Please look closely at this picture. At the last club round I bought a beer and noticed that Ross our treasurer had meticulously stacked the 50c and 20c pieces. Well worth a photo. Ross Ferguson Treasurer. How many boards do you need ? Need some new ink? Head down to Murwillimbah and chat to the guys at Absolute Tattoo. absolutetattoo.com.au Custom Made Safari Suits, who could refuse. www.safarisuits.biz Finals footage from the latest WLC. Checkout the brown jacket he gets at the end. Awesome. 2009 World Longboard Champion Harley Ingleby. Photo: oxboworld.com WLT Maldives - Round 2 Highlights. WLT Maldives - Day 1 Highlights. youtube.com search for oxbow water or oxbow wlt WLT Japan Final Burleigh Board Culture Team make it two in a row. Pimmy (Old Mal), Johnny (O50), Jess (Female - obviously), Kyle (Open) and Clint (Junior). Photo: Stasia Roberts. The whole Team. George, Johnny, Clint, Jess, Pimmy, Kyle and Tony (Team Manager). Photo: Stasia Roberts. Pete Wickham: Burleigh came second for the day and second in the tag team. Macca 1st, Pete Wickham 2nd (got beat by phil rox), Carbs 2nd, Jonny Hansen 5th and I cant remember the rest of the results. 'Them Crooked Vultures' Tour Australia - Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). More at undercover.com.au Vote for 'The Fezz' on the new Slush Puppie site - fueltheunderdog.com Or there are heaps of other worthy contestants like Thor, Joel, Amiee ... with talent to burn unlike The Fezz who is burnt out. Jack and Jamie tie the knot at Currumbin SLSC last Thursday night. One from the archive - Pimmy in Bali. The victorious Queensland Team. Anyone who is keen for a bit of solo camping under the stars grab one of these little beauties. The Tent Cot available from www.kamprite.com Clint Guest on his new carbon Laguna Bay Longboard. Clint secured a 3rd in Sundays final behind Jackson and Macca. Good luck at the Aussies Clint. Picture: Pete Wickham (I think). Fresh Glass. New boards always look good. If you want one, email Daz at Evolve Longboards. Photo: Kyle Nielsen. Highlights from Oxbow WLT Japan - www.oxbow.fr Last day of Roxy Pro in France 09. Bradnams' John Wilson (Phantom BLC Member) makes an appearance (along with many extremely talented actors) in the new Australian film 'Subdivision' which will be screening in late August 2009. Click the link to watch the trailor> subdivisionmovie.com.au twitter.com/subdivisionmov Noosa lead foot Trent Dickie doing what you do at Noosa. www.pacificlongboarder.com TW's flash new Transporter. No wheelies now TW 'no one thinks big of you'. A fish eye view of 1965 US Champion and 'Morning of the Earth' star Rusty Miller enjoying some time on the tip after competition at Noosa earlier this year. Photo: Kyle Nielsen JC and his trademark slash. Image source: Surfing Queensland Tom Wegner and Chelsea Hedges presenting 'The Present'. THE PRESENT :: STARTS AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS WEEKEND IN NOOSA. http://www.trimyourlifeaway.com/home/present/ ALL GIRLS SURF SHOWDOWN 2009 LONGBOARD PRO DIVISION The ‘All Girls Surfriders Longboard Pro’ division this year offers $500 in prize money. Highly experienced longboard head judge (Noosa Festival of Surfing Head Judge) Paul Young is head judge for all longboard heats and finals. Entries are limited, and entry forms are now available on the website. Entry form now available at www.allgirlssurfshowdown.com there are limited spots available, please download entry form, complete and post ASAP for your chance to be part of Australasia’s biggest female surfing competition.  The All Girls Surf Showdown (established 1993) turns 17 in 2009 with a revamped event program. Former Pro Jenny Boggis, joins event co-founders Max Perrot and Kellie O’Brien in upgrading the event and bringing a fresh new look to the largest all female surfing competition in Australasia. The event is mobile within the Ballina Shire on the Far North Coast of NSW on the Queens birthday long weekend, June 6th, 7th & 8th. Total prize money of $4,000 is up for grabs this year. There are 8 divisions in total. Five divisions will battle it out for prize money. All divisions offer prizes and trophies to the finalists. The ‘Southern Cross Credit Union Open Pro’ has $2500 in prize money. It has an incredibly high standard of competition and includes past winners: defending event champion Laura Enever (current world junior champion), current 2 x world champion Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons (current WQS champion), current Australian open champion Jenny Boggis and former world champion Pauline Menczer.  The ‘freeForm board Junior Pro’ with $500 prize money is an exciting highlight showcasing the future of women’s surfing for surfers 20 years & under. The ‘All Girls Surfriders Over 28’ features many ex-professionals and offers $250 prize money.  The new ‘All Girls Surfriders Over 40’ with $250 prize money is a first for Australasia, who will be the inaugural winner?  The ‘All Girls Surfriders Longboard Pro’ this year offers $500 in prize money.  The contest continues to support the development of the sport with the young and talented ‘Hive Swimwear 16 & under’ and ‘Hive Swimwear14 & under’ divisions. The highly popular ‘Hive Swimwear Open B’ division is for the club level enthusiast with no major contest results.  The All Girls Surf Showdown is all set to go in 2009 with a highly professional team of organisers, commentators and judges.   Check out the official All Girls Surf Showdown 09 website at- www.allgirlssurfshowdown.com  further enquires phone Max on 0427875066.

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Ireland reef. Here is the note that came with it:

"Here are a couple of snaps of the West Coast. Pretty cool place with a dairy farm over
looking this reef break!! Amazing. The stretch of coast line that we were at has about five
reef breaks, two point breaks and a couple of rock/sand beach breaks all within about five
kilometers ... and the only thing that is close to the coastline is dairy farms!
Only saw three surfers apart from us."

Entry forms for all divisions of the Malfunction are available to download here >>
If you require further information please don't hesitate to contact Sean McKeown

Jackson Close - slotted during his round 2 heat at the Honolua Single Fin Classic.
Jackson was knocked out in round 3 and Kyle Nielsen was knockout in round 2.
Good fun had by all.
Photo: Peter Wickham.



2008 Club Champion – Mark 'Macca' Macnamara.
Photo: Rupert Goodall.


Presidents Cup Finalists.
Photo: Rupert Goodall.

Clint Guest - 1st Presidents Cup.
Photo: Rupert Goodall.