havoc Sports VOD has steadily grown in number of monthly views since its launch in April of 2006, and is now the leading sports related US VOD channel

Although economic conditions in the retail sector have remained sluggish at best this year, Sullen has increased sales by focusing on the quality, depth and expansion of its core product line and limiting growth into new product verticals.

The agreement grants Catch Surf exclusive rights to manufacture and sell Surfboards by Y in the United States and non-exclusive rights worldwide.

A proposed bill to charge drivers five dollars each way between Floyd Hill and the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnel was recently nixed.

The story of Emery Kauanui, Jr., 24, of La Jolla - a professional surfer who died last year in a San Diego hospital after being beaten by a group of five men who call themselves the Bird Rock Bandits - is now being shared from coast to coast. Read coverage by The New York Times here.

Retailers from across the country came together for three days of educational seminars on topics ranging from merchandising to the current state of the board sport industry and interactive workshops focused on opening dialogue between retailers and manufacturers.

World Industries, finalized an agreement with The Maloof Money Cup to be the title sponsor of the U.S. Amateur Championships of Skateboarding.

About 250 surfers and friends gathered for the Inaugural Paddle Out fundraiser with a mix of surfing legends, amazing auction items, great food and music with SuperWave. The event raised more than $30,000, which will be used for interior improvements to the museum.