Carissa Moore with the kids of New Zealand's Waitara Bar Boardriders Club.: Photo: ASP/KirstinShe may be a red-hot 17-year-old rookie, but when it's all said and done, Carissa Moore won't be defined by her cutback. She drilled that point home on Thursday after winning the second ASP tour event of her young surfing career.

While accepting her trophy, Moore donated her entire $15,000 earnings to the local Waitara Bar Boardriders Club, a place where more than 180 kids hang out in a safe environment and are groomed in all things ocean related. The club, which is staffed by an small army of volunteers, does wonders for keeping those kids out of trouble.  read more »

Featured Surfer: Regis
Age: 29
Born: Puerto Vallarta
Years living in Sayulita: 24
Started Surfing: 13 years old in Sayulita
Sponsors: ATL Surfboards, Sayulita Fish Taco

I chose Regis as my first interview because he was one of the first surfers I met in Sayulita. He was a cocky little dude back then and I've watched him grow up in the time that I've been here.  read more »

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Punta de Mita & Sayulita area have a well earned premier reputation with many surf breaks around the peninsula, giving you many options from of zippy little reefs, to perfect point & fun beach breaks. Plus we can arrange for an experienced local surf guide or a professional instructor.. This will be the perfect time to take along some newbies or wannabies.  read more »

From feral surfers to tourism operators; Michael Fordham charts surfing's success stories

Michael Fordham
guardian.co.uk,
Monday June 16 2008  read more »

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