Movember is nearly over!

Ok, so a month ago I made a post about joining up for Movember. I also mentioned that I personally am participating in this year's Movember Fundraising. Well its almost the end of the month, and for those of you who are not friends with myself or Emerald on Facebook, here is an up to date picture of the flaring lip caterpillar that I've been cultivating for the last month.

It's pretty ugly! But all for a good cause. The Modyboarders group on movember.com - a group of bodyboarders who have teamed up to raise money for Movember - have so far raised a total of $3163! Big props go out to Kieran Woodall, who has raised $1893 by himself!! The top 5 money raisers in the Modyboarders group can be found below. Click on their name if you wish to help add to their tally's!

Kieran Woodall

$1,893

Alex Woolfenden

$400

Ian Macdonald

$325

Ross Shepherd

$220

mitch Oates

$110

There is still a day or so left, so if you are keen to help us raise some much needed money for mens health issues such as prostrate cancer and depression, make sure you click one of the links above and donate! Any amount will help, and any amount over $2 is tax deductable too!!

Flipmode Clothing's Chout Premiere ticket comp

The good guys at Flipmode Clothing have got their hands on a few tickets for this Friday's Chout The World Premiere in Cronulla. To celebrate, they are running a comp to give away 2 tix to some lucky punter! Follow this link to see how to enter. FLIPMODE TICKET GIVEAWAY

Also if you haven't got your tickets for the premiere yet, hurry up and get in contact with the guys in store, as they are running out fast!!

New Emerald Team Rider!!!

Emerald is very proud to welcome Cronulla's hottest young talent back to our stable - SAM STRACHAN!!
After a stint riding for the now defunct shop 662mob Australia, Sam is back on the Emerald team, ready to tear the bag out of some big bowls and heavy pits.

Now Sam is off to the West Coast for a while in search of some much needed waves! Its been a well below average last few weeks in the Cronulla region, so Sam's off in search of something to do. We know he will do us proud! Look out for some action from grom in the very near future! Be sure to check out his blog for regular updates from the man himself. samstrachan.tumblr.com
Sam is currently riding for Turbo Bodyboards, Zion Wetsuits and Plastic People Clothing.

Photos courtesy Mitch Pearson & Sam Venn

DON'T BAIL YOUR BOARDS!!!!

This photo is a good explanation as to why you really should learn to duckdive properly before going out crowded waves of consequence! Russell very nearly permanently lost his eyesight in his right eye after getting hit in the eye by a board that a grom bailed in front of him. Turns out Russell had to have an operation on his eyeball, to help release blood pressure that was pinching the nerve behind his eyeball, almost blinding him permanently. He now has several stitches in his eyeball! DON'T BAIL YOUR BOARDS!!!

Chout The World Premiere Details!!

Chout The World's first premiere will be held at Zink Bar & Restaurant in Cronulla on the 2nd of December 2011. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow from Emerald Bodyboard shop in Cronulla. Entry $10. Doors will open at 6:30pm til 9pm. Heaps of prizes and giveaways so get your tickets now.

This will be an all ages event, however under 18's must be accompanied by and adult. Please contact us at Emerald (02) 9527 4149 or emeraldsurfcity@optusnet.com.au for full details!! This will be a crazy night, so do your best to get down to Zink in Cronulla!!

Image by James Raper, artwork by Rich Lornie

Its time to join up for Movember!!

 Below is the short blurb Doc from Fluidzone posted in regards to this year's Movember events. You can find out any info and links that you need in regards to Movember on the website http://au.movember.com/

"It's Moustache Season, so we've decided to do our bit for men's health and commit to grow and cultivate a fine looking moustache during Movember. We're on the hunt for fellow fine and like-minded individuals to join our Modyboarders team. Together we can change the face of men's health.To join our Movember "Modyboarder" team click here

Movember is about raising funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and male depression. Close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer in Australia each year and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime. Many of these men do not seek help.

We'd like to try and change those statistics.

The more people we can get to join our team, the more lives we can impact. You can either grow a moustache as a Mo Bro, or join as a Mo Sista and help to recruit other Mo growers to the team, or simply promote the page where you can.

Once registered, the Movember team will send you all the information you need to raise funds and start growing as part of our Movember team.

If you'd like to find out more about the type of work you'd be helping to fund by supporting Movember, take a look at the Programs We Fund section on the Movember website . This is a great opportunity for bodyboarding to reach out to the general community. Modyboarders Team page http://mobro.co/modyboarders

Doc

Pictured is a framie of Emerald Surf City's Ross Shepherd a.k.a 'Roscoe' who is on board for this year's event."

If you wish to donate to Rosco's Movember fundraising, please follow this link! Any help of any size would be amazing!! Cheers guys!!

Lester in the Paper

This post is a little overdue, with the National Champs having been held all last week and completed on Sunday!
We would like to extend a big congratulations to all of our Team and Club riders who entered!
Special mentions go out To Andrew Lester, who coming second in the Aussie Pro Tour event secured his 4th Australian Championship Title, and be came the oldest and the youngest competitior to have won the title! Also Aaron Glossop, who won his DK division, making him the National Champ for 2011! This was the first time Azza has entered the national titles, so he has done amazingly well to come out top dog! Jon Capilli is another Emerald rider who entered the event, and Jon came out on top of the Senior Mens division for the second year!
We would also like to say well done to Glen Sullivan, who made 3 finals in various divisions, but unfortunately didn't manage to win any of them. Still, getting to the finals is an achievement in itself!

Today sees Andrew Lester gracing the back page of the local paper, the St. George & Sutherland Shire Leader, celebrating his big win!

Chout The World Official Trailer

Well, it's taken a while but Chout The World is very nearly done! Filmer Rich Lornie has released his official trailer today, and it looks epic! With big heaving barrels and massive boosts from around the world, this vid is sure to get you amped to slay some waves, or get you through those annoying flat spells.

We will keep you posted as to premieres and release dates, but Rich is looking at a late November premiere and early December DVD release.

Chout the World Trailer from Chout Films on Vimeo.

Jared Houston Mexico Podcast

Jerry's new podcast, from his recent trip to Mexico for the IBA World Tour event at Puerto Escondido, includes some very big barrels, boosts and beatdowns! Jerry keeps moving from strength to strength, and his placing again in the top 10 on the World Tour this year is evidence of that fact.

His new boards - the Turbo V LTD have recently arrived in store, and they feel amazing! Support the young Saffa, check out his crazy Mexico podcast below, and get in and grab one of his boards from Emerald!

Turbo V ltd Podcast - Starring Jared Houston from Glenn Taylor on Vimeo.

Riot In Everyone Cronulla Premiere

RIOT IN EVERYONE ..the new JONO BRUCE video.. Cronulla premier..this saturday night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats right folks, head down to Cronulla this Saturday and check out the NSW premier screening of the new Jono Bruce movie... this is an all ages event!

Saturday 22nd at Cronulla RSL Club,
38 Gerrale St, Cronulla
7pm till 10pm
$10 entry fee payable on the door

There is a full bar service and full security

ALL AGES WELCOME

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW