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“Back to the 60’s” Surf Classic

Thursday, 14 May 2009

PRESS RELEASE

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association to Hold Its Annual

“Back to the 60’s” Surf Classic on June 6th

Retro Surf Event is Open to Anyone with a Classic Longboard

The grand tradition of longboarding will come back to life on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 as the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) will hold its annual “Back to the 60’s” surf contest at Doheny State Park.

This year’s program will be a fond look back at surfing history. The retro contest is open to any contestant with a board made before 1970. Remember no leashes will be allowed. This contest is also a great opportunity to see old-school surfing, a skillful style born of the 1960’s era where big, heavy boards ruled the day. The daylong event will showcase an exciting range of classic hang-tens, drop-knee cutbacks, coupled with the always spectacular Hodad wipeouts and assorted odd maneuvers that will surely defy description.

In past years, the contest featured classic surfboards from local Dana Point shaped Hobie’s to those built by Bob Bolen of the Greek label out of Huntington Beach. The event is not only a classic surfboard competition but also a fun way to circle back in time as many contestants will wear traditional surf clothes from the 60’s.

This year's contest will be held at Doheny’s infamous Rivermouth area. Everyone involved is invited to a post event awards dinner ceremony that will be Ohana style (pot luck). So bring your own food, some to share and enjoy the day.

For questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax (949) 581-1158 or call (949) 581-9740 and ask for Mark, the event chairperson.

PR contact: Denny Michael at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. Visit the clubs website at www.dohosurf.org