Johnny Tsunami...

...2nd best Folly Beach license plate (behind Tommy Bolus' "Follyeva" play-on Haleiwa)
...best Folly Beach vehicle
...and one of the biggest mysteries is the man behind the wheel. Does anyone know "Johnny Tsunami's" story?

Tonight: 8PM at Surf Bar, theological discussion-free surf video premier...

If you ain't first your last...

...first loser (2nd place Jr. Mens shortboard) Bryant Thomas was one of several team riders that surfed well in the Governor's Cup last weekend.

Here's some more team rider results:

Holly Nettles- 4th place Womens shortboard

Kristin Tanner- 1st place Womens open (1 week stay at G-land Surf Camp and a new surfboard)
2nd place Womens longboard
3rd place Womens shortboard
Jr. Iron Woman Award

Evan Tanner - 2nd place 3a Boys shortboard

Glenn Tanner - 1st place Grand Masters shortboard
2nd place Legends longboard
Iron Man Award

Congratulations to all who competed and had a good time...

fashion forward...

...all the sales reps are always talking "fashion forward" about their new clothing lines. "I'm killing it with these shoes in Virginia Beach. You're a destination shop, people will buy this, let's talk numbers...aaaaaahhhhh!"

Looks like Old Navy is dominating the "fashion forward" surf clothing market with this matching rashguard-swimsuit combo. This kid, not afraid to innovate, stepped it up and matched up his Crocs and sunglasses too for the ultimate ensemble. Just a guess, but I bet his favorite surfer is Wingnut...

f-bomb + lord's name in vain = int-IR-ference...

...wasn't such a good idea to set up next to the Christian Surfer's tent for the contest last weekend, especially with my fiery New Jersey vernacular. Moments before my heat I dropped my new sunglasses lens first into the sand and let out a "Jesus F*#@in' Christ," much to the dismay of my neighboring tent's occupants (and my mother). Something about breaking some kind of commandment was uttered... Then I got some mysto interference call during my heat causing me to get the coveted "dirty turd," otherwise known as last place in layman's terms. Maybe prayer in numbers does work...

tonight...

we are (beach) marshal...

...Stephen Fletcher pretty much dominated as the Governor's Cup beach marshal once again. Hours upon hours in the grueling sun and temperatures in the 90's couldn't thwart Fletcher's painstaking effort to put a contest jersey on every competitor. His tricked-out his beach marshal cart with the hot pink wheels a pretty much stole the show. Way to go Stephen.

anyone get the license plate # of that truck???

before......and after.
This is why I jaywalk; its MUCH safer. This sign in front of the shop is IN THE CROSSWALK and gets hit so much they've already replaced it several times this summer. Whether its guys staring at chicks in bikinis or clueless old people who can barely see over the steering wheel, it makes a wonderful slapping sound when hit and, of course, brings a smile to my face.

Allo Guv'nor...

...Anthony "Osmental" Osment, the bacon-fueled state champ, will defend his title this weekend at South Carolina's Governor's Cup of Surfing. Here's a little write-up in the Post & Courier on Twan.

Forildo, at this year's contest stakes is high. The winner of men's and women's open division receives a free stay at Joyo's G-Land Surf Camp in Indonesia. Good luck to all those competing, and pray to your god for surf...

Governor's Cup will be held at the world infamous Washout this weekend, Saturday August 4th (8am-5:30pm) and Sunday August 5th (8am-4pm). Don't forget to pay the parking nazi meters.

there was shrinkage!!!

...this Pickle wax remover has seen its day, time to re-up. An amazing tool in itself, the Pickle contains 100% recycled material making it green 2 times quick. Why not save the planet while taking your wax off. So grab your pickle (go ahead; don't be bashful) and rub it all over your surfboard using firm strokes. Just make sure to wash your hands afterwards, especially before shaking someone's hand.

ya estamos otra vez...

court today @ 9am for deviant surfers...

...hope everyone has a good lawyer...


...how about lawyer Tommy Bolus (pictured below)...

...after all, you need a surfing lawyer to present your surfing case to the surfing judge...

Sprechen sie...doh!!!

...Hawaiian Island Creations Europe distributor Loran came through for a surf last week. I guess the waves are more powerful here than in his homeland of Germany because he got punched by Folly Reef square in the forehead. Shaka bruddah!

It's the Mixed Tape Remix...

the venue...

...one of the lists of banned patrons...
...where's your next trip taking you???


...if all Spanish was only this easy all the time...
...Bobby showed up in digital......hello from Tommy Bolus...
....casual Casimire Kowalski loves alliteration...
...Phillipe y Maria...
..."I think the social impact of a Mexican surfer on the WCT is clearly defined by the integration of Mexican culture and the Spanish language into the America of the 21st century..."
...stinkin' groms...
...Miss Nancy...
...Tally, that guy and good ol' Hank...
...peanut gallery take one...
peanut gallery take two...
...IR had enough, time to turn in...

Thanks for coming out, and we'll see you next Tuesday at 8:00PM at the Surf Bar for our next premier... Absolute Mexico by Josh Pomer.

McKevlin's and Surf Bar present................. Mixed Tape: Bobby Martinez Volume 1......... Tuesday July 24 @ 8:00PM @ Surf Bar

Surf Video Premier Tuesday @ Surf Bar

Police Week: Friday...

...you could be next!!! Furildo, just bustin' the chops of the cops. After all they are just doing their jobs. All I ask is a little consistency. Don't just bust one side of the pier and not the other, don't enforce on Sunday and not Saturday and don't let out of control jet skis race through the lineup corralling people like cattle. That's how someone gets hurt. Wear a leash if its crowded, no matter how good you are. It only takes one slip. Have a great weekend.

Police Week: Thursday...

...Officer Slingblade comes into the local bars as well as Mckevlin's and tries to be all buddy buddy with everyone until "The Chief" cracks the whip. Here he is multi-tasking: writing tickets and thinking about food. "I was thinkin', I'm gonna take me some of these taters home with me. Mmmm hmmm. Well, let me think... I was thinkin' I could use me another couple cans'o that potted meat if ya got any extree. Maybe some biscuits and mustard. Mmmm hmmm."

Police Week: Wednesday...

...Eddie Allen collects autographs from famous Folly Beach Public Safety officers. This one says "To Eddie, Keep shredding, just not next to the pier... Officer Fife" This autograph only cost him $50. What a deal!

Police Week: Tuesday...

...Ok, so it wasn't racism. I was using some Fox News tactics to get you all hot and bothered. The fuzz were being jerky to everyone with a surfboard, except the Asian that got away. Stay tuned as the story unfolds...

Police Week: Monday...

...Racism practiced by Folly 5-0???

tech soup...

...its not just a quad, its a stealth quad via Bill Johnson and Teqoph Surfboards. Wicked tail rocker, high-tech fin placement and a super cool looking flex-tail are just a few ingredients to this ripper stew of a board. You want 5th fin box? No soup for you!

quad theory...

...if it works on one shape, it should work on all shapes? Will Allison has put this theory to the test with this quad/2+1/single fin double wing baby swallow (deep breath) single to v concave longboard. Running at 9'0" x 22 1/4 x 3 1/4 catching waves will not be an issue, but deciding which fins to use on which day and at which break is giving me a headache just thinking about it. That's why I love glass-ons.

This board is NOT available in Tuflite technology.

finally back...

...long trip to Dirty Jersey after the 4th and actually made it in time for a swell. After a 14 hour drive to this break in Belmar, featured in this video we found 3-4 foot waves and people surfing in full suits and booties. "Yeah, real tough guys in Jersey" I thought, especially after the water temperature was reading 70 degrees when I checked on Wednesday. Suited up in a short-sleeve full and paddled out into what felt like the coldest water ever. 3-4 foot fun waves and I managed to stay out for a whopping 5 minutes, just enough to catch 2 really good rights and escape hypothermia. Upwelling had occurred sometime Wednesday causing the water temp to drop to 60 degrees overnight and forcing me to watch real good waves with daylight to spare.

The moral of this story: You can pack light, but always bring extra rubbers.

bored on the 4th of July...

...meager surf and 90 degrees, all the more reason to lay around and get skin cancer, be a drunken idiot and blow your finger off with an m80. Cops are out in full force, so try to use common sense and please pick up some trash on your way off the beach, even if its not yours. Be safe!

you have angered the tiki god...

...yes, socks and aquasocks. The tiki god usually has a smiley face on it...

This aquatard has made quite the attempt of creating the latest summer fashion trend. If there is any truth to the notion of history repeating itself, I believe this will be the style of the year. It happened with Crocs last year, which even made their way over to San Diego and onto the hallowed feet of surf stylist Justin Phillips. Justin, if I come visit and your sporting this look, I'll know its the real deal.