Thursday December 5th 8:20am: Waking up to small shin high lines this morning that are riding on this Southerly flow. This will continue through tomorrow before backing down towards the end of the weekend. No significant swell makers for the weekend, but the front that's on track for next Tues./Wed. looks to send a short lived N/NW swell to the West coast. Seems like there is plenty of arctic air ready to descend down from up North, but we need that high pressure out in the Atlantic to back off and open up the door. While the rest of the country is shivering, at least we'll be cozy warm hanging at the beach. Have a wonderful day! ---- TD Gulf Temp: 68°
Overhead Surf Shop Presents The Chilly Water Classic Skim Contest
(On the Beach Directly across from Overhead Surf Shop, John's Pass, Madeira Beach)
$30 Entry Fee ($20 donated to Buy Toys for less fortunate kids) Register by Dec 5th at noon to avoid the late fee of $10. Check in begins at 7:30am. Tons of Giveaways throughout the day!
The Doc Presents: The Purpose Film Premiere. Purpose is an action sports film featuring 34 pro athletes and author/speaker Francis Chan who tears up the surf, skate, wake and snow scene while sharing how they find purpose in life.
@ Muvico Baywalk Theaters - 151 2nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg. $3 @ the door
SUP RACE CLINIC WITH HAL ATZINGEN
16th Avenue South beach, Naples
Ever wanted to learn to race your paddleboard? Here's your opportunity to learn race skills and techniques from one of the areas top racers. Hal Atzingen has been racing for over 3 years and consistently places in the top 3 of his age group in Elite races. The 2 hour clinic will give you the opportunity to learn the different types of races, buoy turns, training, drafting, strategy, and stroke review. Clinic size is limited to 8 people. Bring your own board.Cost - $55 per person
RSVP to Old Naples Surf Shop, 239-262-1877 or sharda@oldnaplessurfshop.com
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17TH 7PM-11PM
Suncoast Surf Shop's 48th Annual Xmas Party! @ Gators Cafe & Saloon, John's Pass. Live Bands, John Frinzi &b Friends Downstairs, Dave Williamson Upstairs. Admission is a toy for Santas Angels or $5 donation to Santa Can Go Shopping For You!
SURF SHOP NEWS
COMPOUND BOARDSHOP - 4063 Clark Rd. Sarasota FL 34233. (941) 923-0430. The Compound just received a load of Sharp Eye surfboards starting at 5'2-6'6 Tons of Disco Models! www.compoundboardshop.com
NEKTON - Indian Rocks Beach - Nekton Surf & Skate Shop – Opening its doors in 2006, Nekton Surf Shop was founded by local professional surfer Cory Lopez and his father on the premise of providing quality surf and skate gear to the West Coast of Florida. Nekton has become a place for both locals and visitors alike to pick up boardshorts, and buy a board on the way to the beach directly across the street. Nekton stocks a variety of Surf and Skate brands, as well as several smaller boutique and local brands. While the shop also has large footwear collection from brands such as Vans, & Reef, we also carry a deep selection of Sunglass & Watches. Stop by and check out our board room for the latest Surf, SUP, Skate and Skim Boards. Call us or contact us for more information. Nekton Surf & Skate Shop 1313 Gulf Blvd Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785. 727-593-8292- shop phone 727-593-1313-wave line. Open 10-7 Sun-Thurs • Fri & Sat 10-8. Check out our website for all the brands we carry. NektonSurf.com Like us on Facebook! We have board, bicycle, and beach item rentals available through the store and after hours with Rad Rentals 727-RAD-RENT – Radrentals.com. The Mangers of Nekton Laura & Nathan have recently open their own new store Rad Bicycles and Hobbies across the street from Nekton.
OLD NAPLES SURF SHOP - Old Naples Surf Shop is Naples original surf shop established in 1983. Located on Third Street South in historic Old Naples, we're recognized as the source for quality surf, beach and water sport apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. You'll find all your favorite brands - Billabong, Costa, Dakine, Electric, Freestyle, Freewaters, Freak, Globe, Havianas, Hurley, Kaenon, Maaji, Nixon, O’Neill, Ocean Minded, Olukai, On A Mission, Patagonia, Quiksilver, Quiksilver Waterman Collection, Rainbow, Reef, Rip Curl, Roxy, Riviera, RVCA, Rusty, Sanuk, Sector 9, Suplove, Volcom, Von Zipper, Xcel, Werner, Zap. We also carry custom surfboards by Ricky Carroll and Sam Barker, Stand Up Paddle Boards from top manufacturers and a wide variety of skim and skateboards. SUP, surf and skim lessons are offered by qualified and certified instructors. Take one of our SUP fitness classes or clinics, or go for a guided eco-tour in the area’s beautiful natural environments. oldnaplessurfshop.com
OVERHEAD SURF SHOP- Overhead Surf Shop is a surf shop specializing in everything surf, skim, and skate-related. Located in historic John's Pass Shopping Village in Madeira Beach, our store features large selection of surf-inspired clothing and boards for every rider. Come to Overhead to find the latest styles in surf and skate clothing for guys and girls. We have t-shirts, dresses, shorts, swimwear, bathing suits, board shorts, hats, flip flops, shoes, sunglasses, watches, accessories, and sale items all available for purchase in-store and online. For boards, we carry a full line of surfboards, skimboards, traction pads, skateboards, longboards, and stand up paddle boards. Great prices on popular brands including Billabong, Oakley, Reef, Volcom, O'Neil, Sanuk, Hurley, Von Zipper, Ray Ban, Electric, Costa Del Mar, and more. Have questions about a particular board? Looking for a pair of hard-to-find sunglasses? Call us at (727) 398-SURF, or stop on by. We'll be happy to help you find what you're looking for. Need lessons? Visiting St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area but forgot your board? We offer Surf Lessons and Rentals, including stand up paddle boarding. Call us for more information, or Contact Us online!
SUNCOAST SURF SHOP -Suncoast Surf Shop, Treasure Island, FL since 1966. One of Tampa Bays largest selection of surf boards, stand up paddle boards, skim boards, skateboards, prone paddleboards, & all sorts of clothing and accessories. We have short, long, fun, & fish surfboards by Channel Islands, ...LOST, Global Surf Industries, One World Customs by Juan Rodriquez & many more as well as used boards and all your surf accessories and wetsuits by Da Kine, Freak, Kommunity, OAM, Astrodeck, Xcel, Captain Fin, Futures, FCS, & more. We have skimboards by Zap, Wave Zone, and Exile. Tons of Sector 9, Loaded, Globe, Penny, Arbor, & local Klever skateboards in stock as well as skate accessories. We have SUP surf, race, touring, & stock boards available from Starboard, Surftech, KM Hawaii, NSP, Naish, Tropical Blends, SIC, Fanatic, Boardworks & USA made Cannibal Boards by AJ Finan & Zulu Race Boards by Packet Casey. We also have a selection of kids sup boards & paddles, & have over 100 Quickblade paddles in stock as well as Kialoa and Hippo Sticks paddles. The new Surftech Bark Commander prone paddle board is exclusively available through us and Joe Bark with Surftech. We offer lessons, tours, demos & rentals as well as Bailey Rosen's new free kids clinic, & the NEW Nightsup! We have men's & women's swimwear & clothing by O'Neill, Roxy, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Duvin, Flomotion, Hurley, Volcom, Katin, Rusty, ...LOST, & many more. We also have accessories by Camelback, Sweetwater Wear, Thule racks, GoPro cameras, Rainbow, Reef, & Ocean Minded footwear, tons of sunglasses by Costa, Electric, Maui Jim, Spy, Arnette, Dragon, Smith, Hobie, Zeal, & Bomber, watches by Freestyle & Vestal, & sunscreens by RAW Elements, Waterman's, Sun Bum, & Salt Life, & just in a new slim waist PFD and House of Marley audio accessories for holiday gifts. Pick up your latest issue of ESM, Surfer's Journal, Standup Journal, & SUP The Mag. We still have surf wax for $1! Thank you for 47 great years, Joe, Geri, JoJo and the crew @ Suncoast Surf Shop 9841 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706, (727) 367- 2483
WATERSPORTS WEST - Largo: FREE ON WATER SUP DEMO MOST SATURDAYS,* Over 200 paddleboards and kayaks in stock 3000 sandals from Olukai, Reef, Rainbow and Sanuk , 100’s of board shorts and bikinis, New and used SUP deals Save while these last!! Kids SUP only $299 kids SUP paddles $49.99 Adult paddles $69 New 10’6 Adult SUP $429 • Over 100 Bote boards in stock, 10’6 Bote all wood deck 5 colors to choose $1199*, Bote Lowrider $1449 Bote 12 from $1299, Bote Race Wraith from $1399 Amundson 2013 12’6 $1449 or 11’4 Touring $1349 14’ Naish Glide AST new list 1599.99 now $1099 • Jimmy Lewis 14’ Saber demo race/used list $2199 our demo now $999 • 12’6 Tahoe Z-Elite all carbon race 2011 new list $2299 now $1199 • 14 Tahoe Z-Elite all carbon inegra race 2011 new list $2599 now $1399. SAVE ON SURFBOARDS TOO! all used and scratch & dent boards have been reduced in price WATERSPORTS WEST 12900 Walsingham Road Largo Open 10-7 M-F • Sat 10-6
Thursday December 5th Satellite Beach 7:50am: Not much action in the Atlantic this morning. Surf is around knee-thigh high and breaking right onshore. Looks like more of the same over the next few days and not worth the trip east through Saturday. Tides today H 9:26am L 3:31pm H 9:41pm -RC Atlantic Temp: 69°
