Irene ruins ECSC

© August 25, 2011
VIRGINIA BEACH

East Coast Surfing Championship officials have announced that they are closing the weekend portion of the 49th annual event at 6 p.m. this evening.

Crews will start taking down tents, scaffolding and skate ramps at that time.

“Virginia is in a state of emergency, so we’re pulling the trigger,” said George Alcaraz of Resort Management


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Bad news for a great event.

Brent
www.eastcoastsurfer.com

State of Emergency in NJ

Well in case you haven't heard or living under a rock. I just wanted to inform you that Chris Christie has declared State of Emergency in NJ as of 11am Thursday 8-25-11 because of Hurricane Irene.

To read more:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/as_hurricane_irene_approaches.html

Below is a good list to have:

The following are suggested actions to be taken prior to the storm's arrival:

• Check battery-powered equipment such as radios and flashlights. Buy extra batteries.
• Secure outdoor objects that might become caught in the wind.
• Keep your car fueled should evacuation be necessary.
• Be aware of where evacuation routes are located.
• Stock up on non-perishable food items and water.
• Stay tuned to a local radio or television station for the latest National Weather Service advisories as well as instructions from local officials.

Also don't forget to have plenty of Candles on hand in case the powers goes out, a cooler full of ice in case, plenty of water, and don't forget an extra cooler for Beer. (drink responsibly) I would suggest a beer but we do not have a beer sponsor as of yet =)

Stay safe

Brent

eastcoastsurfer.com

PS charge your cell phones and Tablets too.

Aug 12: Epic Shirts/Badfish/Fortunate Youth at the Surf Club tonight

The Night Riders portion of the event has been canceled due to lack of surf, but the party shall rage on:

Slater airs to victory in semi

http://www.surfline.com/video/contest/nike-us-open-of-surfing-day-semi-final-one_58206

Check out the link above. I am sure most of you have already seen it. But it is just impressive. Especially for us old guys.

B
www.eastcoastsurfer.com