Yoga Fridays

For the next few weeks, Paradise Surf Shop will be transformed into a bright and comfortable yoga studio every Friday morning from 8:30-10am. We want to give back to the community this winter season, not only through our customer service but also by starting up a monthly raffle and weekly events and classes to bring people together and nourish the soul.

Meet your Instructor: Marion Clark

Marion comes to Santa Cruz from Hermosa Beach where she spent 10 years as a student and teacher of yoga and pilates. She teaches vinyasa flow that incorporates core pilates strength as well as a connection to the breath or "prana" in each pose.

All you need to bring is your yoga mat and positive energy. The class is by donation so every one is welcome to attend.

The schedule of classes is subject to change as we approach the holidays and the start of the new year. We will inform you once next year's schedule is set.

Hope to see you all this Friday!

Namaste,

The women of Paradise

Dear & Yonder Screening at Paradise

Attention all water women: the highly anticipated all-female surf movie Dear & Yonder will hit the big screen at Paradise Surf Shop on Dec. 5 at 6pm.

Directed and produced by Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler, Dear & Yonder chronicles the lives and surfing adventures of a dynamic cast of women wave riders, from top professionals like Stephanie Gilmore and Sofia Mulanovich to Santa Cruz’ own surfer-shaper Ashley Lloyd. While all these women come from diverse backgrounds, they are united by adventurous spirits and a deep connection with the ocean. The film goes beyond your average surf movie by cultivating a sense of place, rooting the scenes in the rich history of female surfing and by encouraging environmental sustainability both in the water and on land.

“I wanted the film to have more of a documentary-style story telling aspect,” says Campbell, “ so I looked for women who had interesting lives outside of surfing who were also exceptional water women.”

Campbell and Lessler spent three years traveling and shooting the film in the green liquid caves of Indonesia, at the perfect point breaks of mainland Mexico and out to sea with Captain Liz Clark, who relied solely on wind power and her own wits to sail the world in search of epic waves and a greater connection to the earth.

The opening reception will begin at 6pm followed by live music provided by San Jose’s The Mumlers. The film will premiere around 8pm with an intro by Campbell and a Question and Answer segment after the screening. Tickets are $10 to help with remaining production costs. Buy them in advance at Paradise Surf Shop or on the night of the event.

Come experience the depth and beauty of Dear & Yonder as it moves you to bring positivity back into your communities and home breaks.

“Dear and Yonder is our way to give something back to the thing we love,” Campbell says.

For more information about Dear & Yonder and Villa Villa Cola productions, visit http://www.dearandyonder.com/.

Surf & Siesta Day

Two weeks ago, we started a new tradition at paradise: surf & siesta day! You know the best part about it? It's a weekly event. So if you're wondering why we close up shop every Wednesday during our slow season, it's because we're giving ourselves a day to escape and surf, do some yoga on the beach and maybe even take a nap. We're in it for the love of the sport after all, not the money.

In a society of long retail hours, we're taking inspiration from cultures that move at a slower pace. These countries close up shop in the afternoon and head home to be with family or rest. Wednesday is our afternoon siesta; its time for reminding ourselves why we're here. Nothing does that better than a midweek surf trip with friends.

So you won't find us in the shop on Wednesdays. You'll have to look for us in the water or come by and visit us any another day between 10am and 6pm.

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Save the Waves Film Festival

With Captain Paul Watson in person to present The Cove film, Save The Waves Film Festival is one night only at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco on November 13. Captain Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the star of a prominent documentary television program about protecting whales, and the world's preeminent voice for the oceans.

Live music by The Eldorados & Jethro Jeremiah

Featuring an art exhibition by Travis Weller

Save The Waves Film Festival features these award-winning films:

***** The Cove - an epic activist adventure & winner of numerous international film festivals.
***** Lost Prophets - new surf film with Dave Rastovich, Hans Hagen, Brian Conley & Friends.
***** All Points South - Best Short Film Award, New York Surf Film Festival; a Save The Waves film.
***** The Devil's Teeth - short film on urchin diving with great white sharks at the Farallon Islands.

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Fine wines provided by Longboard Vineyards

Organic cocktails provided by Ocean Vodka

Complimentary healthy snacks provided by Kashi

Admission is Restricted to 21 & over

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$20 General Admission get your tickets early, this event will sell out!

$50 Green Wave Admission includes reserved seating, STW membership, 2 free drinks at the bar, a limited edition T-shirt and signed Travis Weller art poster!

$5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a new surfboard, epic custom art by Travis Weller and Chivo, Jack Johnson signed CDs, clothing and more!

All proceeds to benefit the environmental programs of Save The Waves Coalition. Protecting surf spots globally.

Watch the film trailers:

* The Cove

* Lost Prophets

* All Points South

* The Devil's Teeth (trailer unavailable, sorry!)

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> Click here to purchase advance tickets <

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> RSVP & more info at our Facebook Event Page <

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The Victoria Theatre is located at 2961 16th Street in San Francisco's historic Mission District. Take BART public transit, it's only 1 block from the theatre.

+ Save The Waves Film Festival + Victoria Theatre + 7pm + November 13 +

cozy lounge pants & sweats

in stock just in time for the cold weather. perfect for pulling on after a session or curling up in by the fire. available at the shop or online

Still WOWed

It's been two weeks since the Women on Waves Surf Fest hit the Capitola lineup but we're still feeling the energy here at Paradise Surf Shop.

We just received some long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts from the event, so swing by if you'd like a souvenir to keep the memories with you as you warm up this winter. Speaking of souvenirs, we still have several framed awards, complimentary belts and raffle prizes waiting for you at the shop so come on by!

Paradise wants to send a special thank you to Heidi, Marisol and Carlo from the Mermaid Series, John and Keith (former members of the West Wind Surf Club), our awesome sponsors and all the contestants for helping make the event such a great success. We look forward to being a part of Women on Waves for many years to come.

Oh and I almost forgot...Congratulations to all the winners! You are amazing!

The Women's Division heads out for their heat. Photo: Deborah Chase

Menehune

1st- Selah Barlett 2nd- Sofia Del Cano 3rd- Olivia Donnelly 4th- Jasmine Brack

Juniors
1st- Kaitlyn Cole 2nd- Emily Locatelli 3rd- Madeline Hegerle 4th- Carly Wilson

Novice
1st- Diana August 2nd- Marisol Godinez 3rd- Tanya Salah
4th- Cathy Joseph 5th- Christi Hilton 6th- Marie Clark

Women
1st- Kristal Collins 2nd- Sierra Partridge 3rd- Brianna Bruce
4th- Hailey Partridge 5th- Shara Wiley 6th- Elise Felicetta

Seniors
1st- Erin Alexander 2nd- Rie Nozawa 3rd- Shana Bartlett
4th- Lara Lenington 5th- Tonya Pham 6th- Christina Bonigut

Masters
1st- Lisa Donnelly 2nd- Beth O'Rourke 3rd- Tamara McKinnon
4th- Nell Newman 5th- Chris Chiechi 6th- Delphina Sanchez

Grand Masters
1st- Joan Newby 2nd- Mary Hills 3rd- Toni Newbold
4th- Clare Finelli 5th- Kristen Jacobsen 6th- Cindy Sandberg

Legends
1st- Gayle Brubaker 2nd- Kathy DeWitt 3rd- Charlotte Myers

For photos of the event, check out Nikki Brooks Photography where you can buy prints online or enjoy Deborah Chase's flickr album here.