Thursday, October 21, 2010

Island Water Sports - Midnight Madness Photos





Midnight Madness Press Release - Island Water Sports


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Midnight Madness – 25th Anniversary – Biggest Year Ever

Deerfield Beach, FL (Oct 20, 2010)-Island Water Sports hosted its 25th
year of Midnight Madness on October 15th, 2010.
The event started at 8am and lasted until midnight. By the end of the
night, an estimated 15,000 people had filled the streets, making this
the largest Midnight Madness ever.  The event helped raise money for
local charities including: Christian Skaters, Surfers for Autism, and
Grind for Life.

Midnight Madness was the 1st of many events that will be presented by
the Island Partnership of Deerfield Beach.  The Island Partnership is
a 501C ( 6 ) organization that was formed to implement economic
development opportunities within the City of Deerfield Beach. They did
just that with Midnight Madness. Record sales were had during the
event at Island Water Sports and at the surrounding businesses.

Throughout the day Midnight Madness showcased a series of interactive
stations, vendor tents, featured bands, celebrities and artists
providing live demonstrations and tons of giveaways throughout the
day. Featured musical guests included:  Alexander, Buffalo Gun, BLORR,
Dark Horse Saloon and Hanna, Cadence and Because Greatness Belongs.

Other interactive activities included the Skull Candy Skate Park
featuring Kulcha Shok’s Lance-O DJ’ing and Ramp 48’s half pipe.  Pro
skaters’ Chad Tim Tim, Christian Hosoi, Jud Heald, Brian Sumner and
Josh Harmony provided live demonstrations.  Local artists The Froelich
Brothers, and Tanner Kaufman created a spectacle while painting live
at the event while Patrick Maxcy created a beautiful mural that was
auctioned off at the end of the event to benefit charities.

Event sponsors included Island Water Sports, Island Partnership,
Quiksilver, Roxy, Skull Candy, Nike 6.0, DNA Energy Drink, Vans, Ramp
48+, Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale, Chick-fil-A, Muscle Milk, Oceans
234, Ocean Trust Realtors, The Buccaneer Resort, Comfort Inn, JB’s,
and Bru’s Room.

Island Water Sports is located at 1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach,
FL  33441.

To view photos from the event, visit:
http://www.islandwatersports.com/media/photo-gallery/category/38-midnight-madness-2010
http://www.facebook.com/IslandWaterSportsFL

To view the website for the event, visit:
http://www.islandwatersports.com/midnightmadness

Contact:
Linsey Cottrell, Island Water Sports, Board Member of IP,
561-542-1977, linsey@islandwatersports.com
Danielle Williams, Oceans 234 and VP of Island Partners, 954-536-5712,
dwilliams1@bellsouth.net

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Cheyne Cottrell
1985 ne 2nd st
Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

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Thanks,

Ian Tussing

Island Water Sports
1985 NE 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

PH:  954-427-4929
Fax:  954-360-7873

Sophie Falzone Update

Sophie Won ESA Girls 14 & Under this past Sunday. It was the 1st event of the season up here so off to a good start!


Check out her new site: http://www.sophiefalzone.com/

Monday, October 18, 2010

Recent X-Trak Team Results

Christain Surfers'Before the Fall" Classic Pro/AM NSB, FL Oct 9-10. 3 ft and offshore conditions.
Pro Men
1st Kyle Garson
2nd Jeremy Johnston
Pro Women
1st Amy Nichol
2nd Haley Watson
Jr's
5th Robbie Merrell
Boys
1st Cobie Gitner

AAU Surfing Championships Cocoa Beach, FL Oct 16-17. 1-2 ft poor to fair conditions.
Boys
1st Corey Howell

Open Men
1st Corey Howell(received an invite to compete in the Slater invitational next weekend).
Open Tag Team
1st Grom Squad (Corey Howell)
Longboard Open
3rd - Logan Raulerson (received an invite to compete in the the Slater invitational next weekend in Cocoa Bch, FL.)

Surfing America Prime Series Montauk, NY. Oct 16-17 3-4 ft and strong sideshore winds.
Boys under 14
2. Mike Vannaman
3. Cobie Gitner

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Logan Raulerson taking home a victory

Our teamer from Jax Logan Raulerson taking home a victory in LB and a finals placing in Boys shortboard.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Trevor Stanaland Wins Exile October Fest

Here's a few pix of our team rider Trevor Stanaland. He recently won the Exile October Fest this past weekend at Newport Bch, CA in the 18- under division.



Thursday, October 7, 2010

How to install a X-Trak Stand Up Paddleboard traction pad


Click the image above to see a larger version of our X-Trak SUP traction installation instructions.

Click here to see a product description page: http://www.xtrak.com/Page_SUPKits.html

Click here to buy a X-Trak SUP traction pad: http://www.xtrakstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=245

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

2010 Sea Witch Skim Fest

Once again we are stoked to be involved with this year's event. Not your standard skim contest!

Come join Alley Oop For some halloween fun!

Saturday October 23rd, 2010. (Rain Date Sunday October 24th)

Riders Meeting: 8:30am
Costume Show Off: 8:45am
Competition begins: 9:00am

Arrive in your costumes. Skimming in costumes encouraged!


Check a video from last year:


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