terça-feira, 31 de dezembro de 2013

Radical Movie: “PURPOSE”

The Film “PURPOSE” was produced by RIDE NATURE in a collaborative effort with
WALKING ON WATER, NATIONS FOUNDATION, SKATE BIBLE, and this is my story
to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to the world through Action Sports Outreach and evangelism.

Featuring footage, testimonies, and scripture shared by 33 Christian Athletes

From the Surf, Skate, Wake, and Snow Industries. along with the support of renowned author and speaker, Francis Chan, this Film is one that was truly created to “Impact The World Through Action Sports!” to learn more about the Ride Nature Organization and the long-term vision behind this film visit www.ridenature.org




"PURPOSE" [OFFICIAL FILM]  Purpose Film Vimeo.



Currently there are an estimated 120,000,000 Surfers, Skaters, Wakeboarders, and Snowboarders worldwide. Our hope is that this film reaches them all!


GET INVOLVED

If you are interested in hosting a premier or would like to partner alongside our organization and this film please get in touch with us today. We look forward to sharing with you more the vision behind this project.

Email address: info@purposefilm.com
Phone: 239.220.5857
Fax: 239.220.5857

The Ride Nature Organization
3100 Bailey Lane, Naples, FL 34105

.ike to partner alongside our organization and this film please get in touch with us today. We look forward to sharing with you more the vision behind this project.
Email address: info@purposefilm.com
Phone: 239.220.5857
Fax: 239.220.5857
The Ride Nature Organization
3100 Bailey Lane, Naples, FL 34105

Zach Young, Australian Shark Attack Victim, Dies At Riecks Point Near Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

A shark killed a teenager off Australia's east coast Saturday in the nation's second deadly attack this month, police said.
Zach Young, 19, was body boarding with three friends about 100 meters (330 feet) offshore at Riecks Point, near the northern New South Wales city of Coffs Harbour, when he was bitten on the legs, New South Wales police said in a statement.



Young's friends got him back to the beach, and bystanders tried in vain to save him before paramedics arrived, a New South Wales ambulance police spokeswoman said. Young had serious injuries to his legs and suffered cardiac arrest. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.



Beaches in the area were closed for 24 hours. There was no information immediately available on the type of shark involved.

It was the second deadly attack in Australia this month. On Nov. 23, a 35-year-old surfer was fatally mauled by a shark off a beach near the Western Australia community of Gracetown. Three surfers have been killed in Gracetown in the past decade.

Although sharks are common along Australia's coastlines, fatal attacks are relatively rare. The country has averaged just more than one fatal attack per year over the past 50 years.

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International Conference Registrations Open




Our exciting international conference at the key Costa Rican surfing community of Esterillos will be held July 27-Aug 1, 2014. You will be able to register for conference this week. All accommodation bookings will be via the Hotel Monterey Del Mar. The registration page is now live at www.christiansurferscr.com. This is a leadership conference for CS leaders and other key contacts. Your will need to contact your national (or regional) leader to confirm your eligibility to attend and to receive a password to register. Scholarships for key attendees are being set up and you can sponsor this during registration or be creative and adopt an emerging world leader. Check out the brochure now, both in English and Spanish.

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Tom Carroll fala sobre o seu passado como toxicodependente



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Tom Carroll é um dos maiores ícones do nosso desporto. Este surfista australiano foi por duas vezes campeão mundial da ASP e esteve muito perto de conseguir mais alguns títulos.


A sua marca no surf não passa só pelos seus títulos pois o legado de Tom ainda hoje é visivel. Carroll reinventou a noção de “power surfing”, mudou a maneira como se surfa Pipeline e venceu também o prestigioso Triple Crown of Surfing. Como se isso não chegasse era uma referência também no que tocava a preparação fisica, sendo durante muito tempo o competidor mais em forma do WCT.
Infelizmente os tempos que precederam o tour não lhe foram favoraveis e Tom passou de um uso recriacional de drogas para uma total dependência delas.




A seu favor teve o seu irmão que lhe deu todo o apoio e ajuda para abandonar essa vida. Hoje em dia já se encontra livre das drogas e deu esta impressionante entrevista ao famoso programa 60 minutos onde revelou tudo sobre o seu conturbado passado!




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RISE UP: Episode 5 - Charging at any age

Life is not about living in the box & Nanna Lorraine is a testament to that. At 75+ she loves surfing, Jesus & baking cakes for all the hungry gromettes at our surf camps (who love to devour them!). We love Nanna Lorraine for the positive life giving woman she has been in so many of our young girls lives.

watch: http://vimeo.com/57976289  > RISE UP Episode 5 - Charging at any age


Check out more info: christiansurfers.org.au


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New Zealand Developments






CSNZ had their national gathering in October and national missions coordinator Taylor McDonald reports that 35 attended and enjoyed. Former national leader Mel Clark announced her engagement and continues to host a surf house in Mt Maunganui. CSNZ has a new chairman of the board in Geoff 'Hutch' Hutchinson who says, "I am committed to giving 10 hours a week to help CSNZ get back in the profile of NZ surfing and bring this mission to its potential."



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segunda-feira, 30 de setembro de 2013

Surfing For Change: Indonesia Trash Tubes







Bali is a little island with a big problem - it's drowning in trash. In this short film, host & pro-surfer, Kyle Thiermann, shows the good, the bad, and the ugly of Indonesia and what we can do to restore it to the pristine, tropical paradise it once was.

Get more meaningful entertainment at: http://www.surfingforchange.com

Good orgs to connect with:

http://www.projectcleanuluwatu.com
http://www.savethewaves.org
http://www.no-burn.org
http://www.travelersagainstplastic.org


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the Best Wave in Brazil

•Spot: Itaúna - Saquarema - Rio de Janeiro
•Type: Point Break
•Best Season: June to September
•Size: 3 to 12 fts
•Water Temperature: East-Swell: Cold & South-Swell: Hot





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21Days: Jordy and CJ - Episode 3





Jordy and CJ take the final steps in readying themselves for the big blue barrels of Tahiti.


It's been three weeks and now we're here. Here, as in Teahupo'o. The waiting period for the Billabong Pro Tahiti starts today and can't you feel those butterflies? Jordy is looking to stay in the world title hunt. CJ is looking to get barreled off of his face. And this episode of 21Days shows both surfers' final preparations leading up to the big day.

21Days: Jordy Smith and CJ Hobgood - Episode 1






Follow former World Champ CJ Hobgood and future World Champ Jordy Smith in the lead up to Tahiti.

 It’s OK to be really, really excited about this installment of 21Days. It’s probably our most interesting installment yet. CJ Hobgood, 2001 World Champion, is already making eyes for life beyond the World Tour — the only problem is that he’s too !@#$%^&* good to leave. Meanwhile, Jordy Smith is on the opposite end of the spectrum. He is just beginning to figure out how things work on tour and now he seems like a lock for a World Title in the next several years. Both have had their high and low points in 2013, and the Billabong Pro Tahiti means a lot to both surfers for a multitude of different reasons. So, as we said, it’s totally fine to have a burning urge to watch this one pan out. Because, quite frankly, a world where you can’t exclusively follow two fully grown men around for 21 days is a world that we want nothing to do with it.


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Dave Wassel Vs Bodyboarder

A couple of months Surfing Magazine ran a shot of David Wassel getting dropped in by a lid. It was a perfect 12-foot deep slab that must have been Teahupoo. In fact it wasn’t, just another death defying monster left knows as Sapinas. On the face of the image, It seemed inarguable. One of the world’s premier big wave riders was getting smoked in a position that could easily lead to one, or both, of them dying. The fact the perpetrator was a boogieboarder probably didn’t help matters.


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A couple of weeks after that shot was run, Surfing posted a video clip below of Wassel talking about that wave. Now In the clip Wassel is holding two machetes, seemingly caught in a mid tuna filleting session. He is also fairly reasonable, almost joking about the incident. The knives though are a worrying addition. Was it just a coincidence? Was he just gutting some fish and was approached for a chat? Or was it deliberate, a premeditated move to add an extra element of threatening malice?





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Bombora: The Story of Australian Surfing.





Bombora is an indigenous Australian term for an area of large sea waves breaking over a shallow area such as a submerged rock shelf, reef, or sand bank that is located some distance from the shoreline and beach surf break. In slang it is also called a bommie.
As the wave passes over the shallow area its shape is raised and steepened, creating a localised wave formation. The size and shape of bombora waves makes them attractive to surfers willing to take the risk of riding what is generally considered a hazardous pursuit.
These formations can pose a significant danger even in good weather as a bombora may not be identifiable because it may not always have breaking waves.


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domingo, 30 de junho de 2013

TEAHUPOO 2013

BIG WAVES and PERFECT!!!!



Teahupoo Tahiti Surf por 1ere-polynesie

Orthodox Jewish surfer

From Talmud to tubes: How Orthodox Jewish surfer is shattering stereotypes by combining faith with his love of big waves

On paper they could hardly be more different - the hippie lifestyle of a relaxed surfer, and the strict routing of an ultra-orthodox Jew.

But these incredible photos seek to shatter both stereotypes - by showing how one man has combined the two.

Writer and surfer Gai Shtienberg captured the two passions of one Jewish man's routine - his devotion to religion and his irrepressible love of surfing.
Gai Shtienberg captured the life of an ultra-orthodox Jewish man's life as he balances his devotion to religion and his love for surfing
Gai Shtienberg captured the life of an ultra-orthodox Jewish man's life as he balances his devotion to religion and his love for surfing

The images in Shtienberg's article show the different sides of 34-year-old Meir's life
The images in Shtienberg's article show the different sides of 34-year-old Meir's life

And it shows how the faithful believer reconciles his strict religious beliefs with the laid-back life of someone who loves to catch waves.

Meir said: 'As long as the sea and the waves fascinate me so much, I will keep on surfing...together with studying the bible.'

Writer Gai spent six months observing the man's life, and learning how he keeps his faith while enjoying surfing, which he began when he was 12.
Meir said: 'As long as the sea and the waves fascinate me so much, I will keep on surfing...together with studying the bible.'
Meir said: 'As long as the sea and the waves fascinate me so much, I will keep on surfing...together with studying the bible.'

In one instance, he is sporting a wetsuit and hat and catching some waves - a pursuit he has enjoyed since 12-years-old
In one instance, he is sporting a wetsuit and hat and catching some waves - a pursuit he has enjoyed since 12-years-old

In one photo, Meir wears a wetsuit and a hat and riding some waves, while in another he is observing a conservative dress code and engaging in his religious studies.

Another powerful photo shows the father-of-six - who met his wife Nava in the Philippines - holding his surf board above his head, dressed in traditional Jewish clothes.

One of Gai's shots shows the father clutching his board while wearing a skullcap as a child, perhaps one of his own, gazes up at him.

Another shows the 34-year-old on a skateboard, playfully riding it in the road in front of a group of conservatively dressed children.
In another, he an be seen taking a picture of a woman and two children, who beam as they sit on swings.
The 34-year-old father-of-six has learned to reconcile his ultra orthodox life with the wild past-time of surfing
The 34-year-old father-of-six has learned to reconcile his ultra orthodox life with the wild past-time of surfing

Orthodox Judaism demands that followers attend Synagogue three times a day - but that doesn't stop Meir from being playful with his children
Orthodox Judaism demands that followers attend Synagogue three times a day - but that doesn't stop Meir from being playful with his children

The photos subvert the stereotype of the ultra orthodox Jewish life, showing the family relaxed, playful and enjoying their hobbies
The photos subvert the stereotype of the ultra orthodox Jewish life, showing the family relaxed, playful and enjoying their hobbies

Orthodox Judaism demands that followers attend Synagogue three times a day, and most will wear some sort of skullcap all day.

Often the male followers also wear a black suit and grow a beard.
They respect Shabbat - which means honouring Saturday, the day of rest, y not doing any work - including operating any electrical machinery or driving a car.

Their dietary laws mean they typically only consume Kosher foods - the practise of Kashrut - such as not eating 'unclean' animals such as pork, not mixing meat and milk, and avoiding food that has not been ritually slaughtered by a licensed and trained religious Jew.

Traditional Jewish law also preaches family purity, which forbids sex with a Niddah - a woman who is menstruating, or who has menstruated and not had a ritual cleansing bath.

Pro Surfer Carissa Moore


2011 ASP Women's Pro Surfing World Champion Carissa Moore explains her path to turning pro and the fire that drives the young Hawaiian in the hunt for her second world title.



Brett Davis to Transition as International Director




"As I have reflected on what Jesus has done in our movement, and the hopes we have for the future, I feel it is time for us to prepare for someone else to take on my International Director role.

I have felt like a father to Christian Surfers, but eventually, like all healthy kids, the movement must grow beyond its father figure. If we are to do that, then we need to be renewed and refreshed. Part of this is giving space for the energy that new leaders will bring.

I feel I have taken CSI as far as I can and as I approach 60, the time is coming to hand over. I have not been asked to leave, nor are there any personal conflicts or compromises that would disqualify me.

I am leaving the role, but I am not leaving Christian Surfers. I love this mission and I love the people in it. The board and I have drafted an ongoing role for me as a founder/advisor. All going to plan and with God's hand on a successor, I plan to completely relinquish my role at the 2016 conference.

I am so thankful to Jesus for saving me as an unchurched Aussie surfer. I am thankful for the family of unlikely looking missionaries I have been privileged to share life with. I am thankful for the platform of CS that has allowed me to dream and believe God for impossible things."

Brett Davis, CSI Founder and Director


Marcus Judge the chairman of the board is leading the succession process. There are currently a number of eligible candidates. Watch:

SaveTrestles Campaign

Surfrider Foundation reported that the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) has plans to slowly build the State Route 241 Tesoro Extension, a five mile toll road that would go over a huge portion of the San Onofre State Beach and connect with the I-5 near Trestles.

Find out more about how you can help at: http://www.SaveTrestles.Surfrider.org





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RISE UP: Episode 6 - Hawaii


Swaying palm trees, warm sand, the sound of the ukelele & hula-ing everywhere you go! Ohhh Hawaii ~ what a dream destination for surfers & the heart of adventurous girls with a taste for a tropical paradise. A bunch of the CS Australia wahines were beyond blessed to attend the 10th Christian Surfers Interanational Conference in Hawaii.

Come on this adventure with us..... 'Hele mei hoohiwahiwa' which means, "come celebrate" the goodness of God! Our heart: to share stories from around Australia & the world that show the ordinary girl is EXTRAORDINARY!

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We love to celebrate this, encourage & inspire girls to 'rise up' & be all that God has created them to be. There will be a brand spanky new episodes regularly..... so keep coming back for more :)
Like us on Facebook: Christian Surfers Girls Australia
Web: christiansurfers.org.au
Twitter: csozgirls
Instagram: christiansurfersgirls

sábado, 30 de março de 2013

Movie: The Perfect Wave



"Uma história incrível do surfista Ian McCormack vai se conectar bem com o objetivo dos Surfistas de Cristo e esperamos que o filme seja uma bênção para você."
Bruce MacDonald, diretor


Filmado na África do Sul, Bali e Java, A Onda Perfeita traz para a tela a incrível história real de Ian McCormack, um surfista que veio para a fé de uma forma muito dramática. O filme promete ser uma grande ferramenta para grupos Surfistas de Cristo em todo o mundo. Você pode ver o trailer: 

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More Info: www.theperfectwave.co.za


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Ground Swell: The Story of Christian Surfers


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Christian Surfers Norway


 Feel the vibes from surfing at Stadlandet
 






 


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Atividade Online Surfistas de Cristo




Três nações dos Surfistas de Cristo estão com websites novinhos para você vasculhar:


Se você está no Instagram pode seguir CSI em @cs_int,
CS Panamá em @cspanama e CSUS em @christiansurfersunitedstates.


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La Red - Igreja em El Salvador




"Agora que você se tornou cristão, você precisa desistir do surf."

Este comentário foi feito por um pastor evangélico local na área de El Tunco onde os Surfistas de Cristo El Salvador anda impactando bastante. Salvador Castellanos lutou por alguns anos sobre o que fazer com os novos convertidos e a óbvia desconecção com as pobres igrejas subdesenvolvidas locais. Ele finalmente tomou uma decisão em favor dos Surfistas de Cristo para ajudar a lançar uma nova igreja chamada La Red que está ligando a praia e a comunidade cristã. Eles abriram em uma área nova as reuniões com telhado e algumas paredes que era já é costume dos Surfistas de Cristo. Cerca de 50 moradores locais e ajudantes do Surfistas de Cristo vieram inaugurar a igreja com música, ensino, culto e teatro. "Eu nunca esperava ser o pastor, mas agora estamos fazendo o nosso melhor para cuidar dessas pessoas já que não há outra igreja capaz", diz Salvador. Confira um vídeo deste primeiro encontro

Reino Unido na estrada




"A nova federação de surf na Inglaterra estava lutando para se organizar e como tinhamos uma relação muito boa ao longo dos anos eles me pediram para participar do seu Conselho Administrativo."
Phil Williams, Coordenador Regional Europa


Phil também falou que começou o ano servindo no Ice Cube evento de surf clássico na água fria a 8°C water. Na semana passada, ele fez um evento de skate em uma abadia de 800 anos de idade! "Temos crescido muito em todos os níveis de surf que não conseguimos atender todos os pedidos para servir!" Leia mais sobre os últimos acontecimentos CSUK em www.christiansurfers.co.uk.


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