Quan Li. It’s no secret that my first and favourite surf spot is Quan Li. I came to this beach in my first few days and fell in love with it and the people here. So several weeks ago, when Seb offered me the opportunity to take over the island (he’s crazy busy in RL), I said “yes” immediately. We just confirmed the transfer last night and Namiko Surf Co. can now really call Quan Li “home”.

Call me sentimental, but Quan Li is not just a great surf spot (which it is), it is the place to meet your friends, to check your IMs, to relax, to become a Master Fisherman, to have a super-long fireside chat, or a super late random drum and mini-gun party… like I’ve said, I’ve practically lived there since day one. I picked a *few* photos from my albums… and amazingly enough there are tons more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/namikosurf/tags/quanli/

So, Quan Li is my home away from home, and it can be your home too (yeah, actually you can set Quan Li as your Home Location if you are in the “Namiko Surf Co.” group). Respect the beach, love the beach, take care of this beach. And thank you to Seb, Pixie and Heather for creating and developing this island for us.

Geez, the team riders are all getting married off! This is the second wedding this week. Malcolm and Emme, both team riders, had a lovely wedding ceremony this evening, with fellow surfer, Seano as Mal’s best man. It was, of course, a beach setting… complete with surfboards at the shoreline.

Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a journey filled with happiness. More photos here…

Namiko Team Rider, Aries Ashton, wed Club Bacchus hostess, Heavin Baxter, in a lovely (and very pink) wedding ceremony on May 7, 2007 at 6 pm SLT.

Congratulations Aries and Heavin!