Thursday, December 24, 2009

Happy Holidays

Monday, December 07, 2009

Dear and Yonder this Thursday Night

Aqua and Wavefest are happy to help spread the word about a special locally made surf film:
Dear & Yonder

Dear & Yonder is a new surf film from Andria Lessler (whom you might see working in the morning at Arizmendi Bakery, she is the one with the big smile) and Tiffany Campbell. It is a film that focuses on a diverse group of women with a unique connection to the ocean, from pros to our own Judith Sheridan. We are happy that Andria and Tiffany are returning to the SF theaters to present their film Thursday, December 10th at the Red Vic Movie House- two showings 7:15 and 9:15. The $10 ticket automatically enters you in a stellar raffle. A special presentation of a 10 minute bIg wave short by the Maverick's film fellas at Powerlines Productions will show before D&Y. We'll see you there, and thanks for supporting local filmmakers!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Loose Connections II

A couple of years ago we had a show of photography that was really fun- Loose Connections.
Loose Connections was a show where I herded together talented friends, and nagged them into getting a group of their work together to present.
We were lucky enough to work with the charismatic Peter of Pkirkeby Space, whom is always motivating and inspiring.
Under his lead we had a great showing of photography and a great time, not to mention we had some of the best tacos I've ever tasted, being served from a Taco Truck in front of the opening.

Well it is time for Loose Connections II! This next Friday night at Pkirkeby.
We are very pleased to announce the opening of Loose Connections II, a special exhibition featuring the work of eleven photographers united by their art, their friends, and the ocean. The show begins on Friday, December 4th at Pkirkeby Fine Art & Framing in Potrero Hill.

Rob Brodman, Scott Eggers, Paul Ferraris, Art Gimbel, Mark Gordon, Dickson A. Keyser, Jake Johnson, Matt Proehl, Adam Warmington, Sachi Cunningham, and Elizabeth Pepin are all Bay Area residents and photographers who share a deep connection to Ocean Beach. They have captured this landscape, and the special community to which they belong, in their personal imagery. Loose Connections II offers viewers a unique opportunity to see through the eyes and lenses of these ten committed surfers as they pursue a life of wave riding in an urban setting surrounded by natural beauty. 25% off all sales from the exhibit will go to benefit San Francisco Baykeeper.

Catch a glimpse of the surfing lifestyle—and all the adventures that this passionate community experiences—at Aqua’s opening party for Loose Connections II on Friday, December 4th, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Feast on Mexican food from an on-site taco truck while The Noe Valley Track Team supply the evening’s soundtrack.

Pkirkeby Fine Art & Framing is located at 128 Texas Street in San Francisco. For more information about the space, please call 415 863 3060.

For more information visit-

http://www.aquasurfshop.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving-

May you have a great Holiday with family and some tasty Thanksgiving waves,- Aqua

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Give Jeans a Chance-

Drop off yer ole' jeans at the bin in Aqua Sloat (they need to be in wearable condition) and they will go to The National Coalition for the Homeless to locally help out those in need + you get entered to win a year's supply of Volcom Brand Jeans, and a Volcom trucker hat (while supplies last on da hats). Check this video you will be singing this catchy tune out in da lineup!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The lost Drifter email.

The lost Drifter email- better late than never?

We were getting so many calls with questions about the Drifter Premiere in SF, I decided I should send Taylor some general questions about the film before it hit the Victoria, but I never heard back from Taylor. Then the night of the show I randomly checked my junk mail, and at the bottom of many imitation Rolex emails, pills for enhanced stamina of a certain kind, and the best one (someone hacked into my friend's email account, locked him out of it, and then sent a letter to his entire list stating, "Dear friends I have lost my wallet and passport in England, please help...send me money!) was Taylor's reply to my questions. So thank you Taylor. I am sorry I blew it by not checking my junk mail. I also blew it by getting sick the night of the premiere and missing it, but I heard it was a fun time. Here is the lost email-

I've got my old school Taylor Knox film and my new school Clay Marzo film and everything in between - what I've been missing is a Rob Machado surf film, cue The Drifter. But the more I learn about the Drifter it does not seem to be a typical surf film (which would be primarily Rob getting shacked in epic barrels). This one seems to be more about Rob's recent life experiences and the adventures he has along the way. How would you describe the storyline of The Drifter, is it more about travel or Rob's personal life?

Taylor- "Yeah this is more a movie about traveling to surf than actually a surf movie. It was inspired by the journals that Rob had made on the journey. We used that journal as a narrative to tell a story that captures Rob, Indo and the spirit of getting outside your comfort zone."

What makes this film different than most surf documentaries we have seen?

Taylor- "I wouldn’t call it a documentary. It started out as a documentary so there is that element, but there is some re-acted scenes to tell a story. We felt that we didn’t capture the essence of Rob's actual trip."

Where locations can we look forward to seeing in The Drifter.

Taylor- "All over Indonesia. Secret spots. shhh."

Can you tell us a little about the different equipment you used in the making of the Drifter, and has this changed the way you will work on future projects?

Taylor- "We used the RED cameras. They were awesome and we couldn’t have accomplished the vibe we wanted without them."

What were some situations that surprised you when making the Drifter, or was there a unique moment in production that you’d like to share?

Taylor- "Actually the whole movie is a surprise. It started from watching Rob surf Ulu's on a biscuit surfboard. We thought lets capture Rob in some new waves. Then it was lets take that Sipping Jetreams vibe of going there with the open eyes and heart to the new locations. From there we went on a journey that ended with the drifter."

What kind of input did Machado have in the making of this film? Music?

Taylor- "Rob was involved in every aspect of the movie. The music was really important and with WB help we are happy with it all."

What musicians will be playing Monday night at the SF premiere?

Taylor- "Rob and Jon Swift will be playing live. Then after the movie they play live to the bonus surf section. It is really cool to watch."
(Note: Now that I have seen the film, the bonus section is actually my favorite part- it is all Rob surfing.)

What is next for Machado’s hair?

Taylor- "Bald. Haha I don't know but you can ask him at the premiere. We do a Q & A after the movie for these kind of questions. See you there."

Thanks Taylor and now go get yer copy of the Drifter.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Have some spooky Fun!

Happy Halloween from our pals Ferris, Kelly and li'l Brixton.

The Seafarers - Island of Horrors from Eighty Four Films on Vimeo.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Modern Collective da new film by Kai Neville

In this picture Dion Agius and Taylor Steele try to bring aging hippy Riverock up to date in fashion in time for da premier of Kai's new film Modern Collective.

Aqua Surf Shop and Wavefest are proud to announce a futuristic assault on the senses!
Kai Neville's
M O D E R N C O L L E C T I V E
Thursday, November 5th at The Balboa Theater
7:30 and 9:30 Showings

"The “Modern Collective” is a collective of six surfers set out on a voyage to alter one’s perception of modern day surfing. Forget pre-dawn charging. Forget golden lighting. Forget glassy waters. They ignore perfect point breaks in favor of chunky onshore wedges. This is about high performance, state of the art, modern-as-hell. Onshore=keepers.

Follow these vogue individuals and obtain a candid look at what a session is actually like with the worlds best. The future has already happened! You will just be watching the replay.

Starring Dane Reynolds, Dion Agius, Yadin Nicol, Mitch Coleborn, Dusty Payne and Jordy Smith."
Quote from Zweisberg of Surfer Mag

Modern Collective - The First Visions from Poor Specimen on Vimeo.

Check da blog here-
http://www.moderncollective.tv/

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Fall Surf Swap!

Surf Swap is this Saturday- scroll down the blog to see a map and all the details- and we'll see you there!

Friday, October 02, 2009

Riverock and Skydar’s Fav Surfer of all Time

The Film:

Searching for Michael Peterson, directed by Jolyon Hoff, is a documentary telling the moving story of one of Australia’s greatest surfers whose career was cut short by mental illness. For five glorious years “MP” led the Coolangatta Kids and won virtually every event he contested, including three Bells Beach Pros back to back. His brilliant, aggressive surfing provided the centrepiece for Albert Falzon’s Morning of the Earth in 1972, and MP never looked back. His final tour victory, at the inaugural Stubbies Pro at Burleigh Heads in 1977, is regarded as the high point of the early professional era. Sadly, a year later triumph turned to tragedy and Michael’s demons claimed him.

In 1983 he was locked up after a 15-car police chase across Queensland and finally diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He never surfed again.

Thirty years on, MP is still vitally interested in the sport and culture of surfing and is a fixture at most Queensland events, enjoying the action with his mother, Joan. He is rightly regarded as an iconic figure in Australian surfing, and Hoff’s film, while it pulls no punches, is an intensely moving tribute to the man.

This film has just toured Australia, where it sold out rapidly and was enthusiastically recieved by it's audience.