Been traveling lately… June 2nd, headed to the jungles of Panama for 10 days and filmed with Kilian Garland for Intersection. Empty left points, peaky beach break and 83 degree water temp by day and mosquito nets and flashlights by night. Nico Von Rupp and Jose Cabrera were also ripping for a European article in Surfer Rule.

Just before returning home, Slater and Val coordinated a personal trip for us to meet up and shoot more video in Costa Rica for another week. So with a pumping new swell about to arrive I headed solo up the coast. Dreamlike, we found hollow barrels and fresh local food. Possibilities of an Intersection submission will reveal the goods. Val shot this Kelly sequence of “How To Surf” appearing in Surfer Mags next issue.

It was fun

A flowing free collection of thoughts.
http://www.korduroy.tv/2010/filmmaker-friday-branden-aroyan

Here’s a short video of Joel getting his glide on at Rincon. Tomorrow May 22, Matuse Wetsuit Launch Party @ EVER in Montecito 5-9pm. 20% of sales benefits S.B. Chapter of Surfrider Foundation. http://matuse.com/news/video-clips/team/joel-tudor-at-rincon/

Mothers Day weekend, Malibu legend Jimmy Gamboa and his team of volunteers treated five special needs kids to a once-in-a-lifetime experience through his TheraSURF organization. Riding tandem, we took several First Point set waves, trimming and hooting all across the inside, stepping off onto the sand to the cheers (and tears) of families, friends, and SYBO surfers. TheraSURF is dedicated to healing kids with special needs by taking them in the ocean to surf. Thanks to M.S.A for hosting and giving 40 minutes before the finals of the Surf Yer Brains Out grom contest and Allen Sarlo, Kevin McCarthy, and Lauren Yater for taking them out. 

Here’s a little film for the Sacred Craft gathering in Ventura this year. There were no prizes, but it was an honor to be included. It is the first film I shot and edited to be publicly displayed on the web. It became one of the Audience 5 favorite original shorts. Thanks to Cyrus Sutton for instigating. http://vimeo.com/11272077

It was great being there in the presence of so many legendary craftsmen. Everyone was harvesting the stoke. And Wayne was honored beyond belief. After weeks of preparation Wayne’s planer was filed down so close it sent out ribbons of foam. Low Tide Rising was set up in a booth outside and had a great turnout as well. SurferMag.com slide show click here: http://www.surfermag.com/photos/flash/when_the_dust_settles_sacred_craft/

Everyday is earth day. Thank goodness for gratitude. Keep it positive.

Surfer Magazine slide show from the Ventura Premier. It’s a great film with major thanks to Zach. It was a great turnout with heaps friends and support. More images: http://surfermag.com/photos/flash/union_express_premiere_ventura_040910/

Riding something different again. This time it’s a 5’7” stringerless foam core wrapped in Paulownia wood round tail quad from Timberline. Major thanks to Rafael for setting it up. The first test run felt really fast, responsive and fun. http://www.timberlinesurf.com

Surfline Home Page Feature
An afternoon session the day Kelly left for Oz to start the tour, 2010. He kept trading off boards one or two waves at a time. http://www.surfline.com/video/featured-clips/quiver-testing-at-rincon_41336

Brushfire Records in Los Angeles, California
Jack nestled into the recording studio putting together new songs. It was amazing how many subtle adjustments he made. http://www.brushfirerecords.com/

Santa Barbara, California
Jimmy “one of the most local, non-locals out there”. Flying on a single fin hull. Most of the times I go to sushi is with Jimmy after scoring good surf. This was one of those times.

Slide Magazine Current Issue #15 pages 132 & 133
Staying with Joel on the North Shore for a few weeks sure was surreal. A year later this image became part of the Pipeline tee shirt. http://www.lowtiderising.com/index.php/store/men/shortsleeve