Boardworks/ C4 Waterman COO Bob Rief with Boardworks General Manager Phillip Rainey.
“It’s been a critical part of our future plans to open new distribution facilities as near to the market as possible. We are happy to announce the opening of a major new facility in Encinitas, California and two satellite warehouses, one in Indianapolis, Indiana and a one in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida. The goal is simple: get our boards to retail as quickly and cheaply as possible”, said BW’s Bob Reif.
Encinitas, California: Boardworks Surf has moved its International Headquarters and West Coast Distribution center from Oceanside, California to a newer and bigger facility in Encinitas. “It was time for us to move on up. With our move to 2nd Street in Old Encinitas we have a much larger warehouse, better offices and we are located in the center of the North County surf market. It’s an added bonus to be west of the PCH and one block from Moonlight Beach.”
Indianapolis, Indiana: Our new Boardworks Surf sales rep, Tim Truman will stock C4 Waterman products at his satellite warehouse facility in Indianapolis. We are thrilled to bring Tim on board. With the tremendous growth potential for SUP in the inland lake community, Tim will be able support the expansion efforts of the C4 brand offering excellent service to his retailers backed by a substantial inventory. Tim’s facility is centrally located and will make it possible for many mid west dealers to draw on our C4 SUP boards, paddles and accessories. For mid west and Great Lakes dealer info contact Tim Truman at tgtharv@msn.com or call 317-280-0945.
Indian Harbor Beach, Florida: Boardwork’s sales representative, Carl Beaulac of RDI, will manage our new satellite warehouse located near his Rainbow Distribution facility in Indian Harbor Beach. Boardworks will inventory a full spectrum of our collection including Stewart, C4 Waterman, Aipa, Hynson, KG, Dewey Weber and many other notable shapers. Carl is well known for his “count and fill” business service. We know our retailers in Florida and the Caribbean will appreciate having Carl “on it” and backed with a large inventory. For more info contact Carl Beaulac at carl@rdistributing.com or call 321-777-5936.
News broke yesterday that Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew would be stepping down as the Association Of Surfing Professionals (ASP) President. He has been a key figure in competitive surfing for more than 30 years, won the World Title in 1978, and finished in the top 5 in the world for 8 consecutive years.
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After twelve years at Quiksilver, President of the Americas Region Marty Samuels announced his resignation today, January 12
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New to the Crew:
Elena Hight
Sophisticated Style for Miles
“Elena is a great addition to our team. Nike 6.0 has always been about the youth and capturing the energy and enthusiasm of this culture on and off the snow. Elena can ride it all, but is best known for her explosive halfpipe runs. Despite her age, Elena has the confidence, focus, and talent of a seasoned pro. She is pushing women’s snowboarding to a new level, and has the kind of style that earns her the respect and recognition of snowboarders young and old.”
–Barrett Christy, Snowboard Mentor
High amplitude and high style pipe runs mark Elena Height’s take on snowboarding. Elena’s aggressive yet refined style and consistent bag of tricks have brought her to contests around the globe— earning her a worldly perspective past her years, and a spot at the forefront of the next generation of women riders, pushing the sport, further, faster and higher. Welcome to the crew Elena.
Elena joins Nike 6.0 snowboarders Mason Aguirre, Broc Waring, Matt Ladley, Ellery Hollingsworth, Trevor Jacob, Byn Valaika, Ben Watts, and Ross Baker.
No, that’s not Obama, but this is a shot of Sandy Beach. If you’ve ever been there, you know that it thumps!
August 15, 2008: U.S. Sen. Barack Obama bodysurfed today at Sandy Beach, a place he frequented as a teenager growing up in Honolulu. The presidential candidate was photographed shaking hands with bodyboarders, catching a few waves and paying homage to his late mother whose ashes were scattered off East Oahu.
Besides going to Sandy’s, Obama went to Hanauma Bay with family and friends. Obama left his Kailua rental at 7:54 a.m. today, in his last full day of a week-long vacation. The motorcade, which included five cars and two police vehicles, arrived at a rainy Hanauma Bay at 8:29 a.m. Mayor Mufi Hannemann greeted the party.
Obama, who wore his favorite White Sox cap, a gray T-shirt and black shorts on the excursion, carried a large Macy’s shopping bag filled with beach gear. Obama was accompanied at Hanauma Bay by his daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, and long-time friends Marty Nesbitt and Eric Whitaker, who have been with him in Hawaii throughout his vacation. His wife Michelle was not present.
La Jolla Group announced that the company is opening the doors to its first O’Neill Clothing flagship store, located in Anaheim, California’s GardenWalk shopping district. The 3,350 square foot store features the latest collection of O’Neill clothing, footwear, accessory, and wetsuits.
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