Ahh, the deadline has closed and here are the randomized heats and colours! This time I’m using CMYK and white… that’s cyan (turquoise), magenta (hot pink, wooo!), yellow, black and white:

Heat 1

• Tabby Babii (C)
• Pablitin Couffer (M)
• Kathy Heberle (Y)
• SamyJo Ah (K)
• kiddd Ikarus (W)

Heat 2

• Yoofaloof Pacer (C)
• Flynn Sheridan (M)
• Mishy Damask (Y)
• Cierra Theriac (K)
• Blue Alonzo (W)

Heat 3

• Aries Ashton (C)
• Gypsie Summers (M)
• Seano Osumi (Y)
• Craig Stallion (K)
• Frankie Miles (W)

Heat 4

• Kimmy Leroux (C)
• Rani Decosta (M)
• Creed Lisle (Y)
• DeVinna Toll (K)

Heat 5

• Malcolm Sydney (C)
• Thor Bishop (M)
• Vincent Olivier (Y)
• Requiem Theriac (K)

Competitors, you’ll get your rashguards and rules dropped to you before the event… and the surfboards will be provided for you on the day. Mainly, remember to read through the surf ettiquette post by Mal… the judges will be cracking down more on surfers who drop into waves. Basically, if the judges see two surfers on the same wave, both competitors might receive deductions against their score. So, be gracious and take turns on the wave, in order. Everybody should line up on the same side of the wave (the right side, if you’re standing on the beach and looking out to the waves). Take turns… one surfer per wave, please.

Woot. See ya on Saturday!

With surfing growing exponentially in SL, here are a few words about surfing etiquette.

~ The Line Up ~
As with all things in life, we will need to line up to catch a wave. If there is no line up then, the wave is all yours. However, if there are people waiting for a wave, please go to the back of the line. Jumping the queue is never a nice thing to do and will cause hurt feelings, bad vibes and frustrate others. As always, we get perfect waves in SL, so use your mini-map to check that someone else is not waiting for a wave on the other side of it before you hop on to it.

~ Paddling in ~
When you paddle out, use the channels on either side of the wave… meaning, don’t paddling out directly into the wave, ’cause most likely another surfer is going to be surfing towards you on the wave and you’ll bump into him/her. So, pick a side, any side, and paddle out to the wave avoiding the other surfers.

~ Catching Waves ~
When catching a wave, the surfer closest to the wave has the right of way. When in doubt ask the person if they are going to catch the wave. If you are the closest surfer to the wave and decide not to catch the wave, tell others ahead of time so they can enjoy the wave.

~ The Drop-In ~
The drop-in is the worst thing one surfer can do to another. If someone is already in a wave or paddle for a wave, don’t try to catch the same wave (the drop-in). This is not cool. Two people on the same wave is not fun when you are not playing bumper surfing.

~ Party Waves ~
If you are surfing with friends, then whatever, have a party. Party waves are for all to enjoy. 2+ people on a wave can be a very fun time for everyone, especially when you are playing bumper surfing. Just tell everyone the wave you are catching is a party wave or you may accidentially drop-in on another surfer.

Enjoy the waves and respect other’s enjoyment…. and have fun!

Did I get inspired in Fiji? Of course. How could I not get inspired, drinking kava and seeing new textiles and art? This is the first set of bikini and boardshorts based on one of the spots I visited (yeah, there’s more stuff coming!!)… Pacific Harbour at the south coast of the big island of Fiji.

Hand-dyed and block-printed bamboo long and loose boardshorts come with three bars of our own eco-friendly ‘green+sticky’ surfwax. The bikini set includes a set of bangle bracelets carved from ironwood. Both are available in colours inspired by the surf spots throughout Fiji: Cloudbreak, Frigates, Namotu, Restaurants, and Sigatoka

Bamboo for a boardshort or bikini fabric? Yes. Bamboo fabric is extremely durable and has a natural sheen similar to silk — it is a truly luxurious, natural fibre. Like other natural fibers such as hemp, it is anti-bacterial, breathable and biodegradable. In addition, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world, reaching maturity within three to four years, and can be cultivated without pesticides or fertilizers. So, bamboo-fabric boardshorts and bikinis? Definitely.

These are available for purchase now at all the shop locations (except the Venice Beach location) and also on SL Exchange. Check out the newly renovated shop at SLeek Beach Club too… many changes at that beach.

Thanks also to Coral Cortes who reviewed the Cocoa Beach bikinis and Slate boardshorts for the SL Shopping Guide!

She’ll be doing another review soon for the Pacific Harbour set too in the next few days. Thanks so much!! See her first review here »