The 6th annual Heritage Gromtest presented by Quiksilver is gearing up once again and taking place on Sunday, August 21st at 37th street beach Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Top surfers have always come out of this region and with Brian Heritage at the helm its sure to be a great Gromtest/Slamfest.  Following the Gromtest, don’t miss out on a fun filled evening with a Quiksilver Movie Premiere “Moments” which will be held on the south side of Heritage Surf & Sport 3700 Landis Ave. Sea Isle City, NJ.  “Heritage Surf & Sport has always been proactive in cultivating young talent in the region, “owner Brian Heritage states.  “Along with Quiksilver’s support we will continue to offer a platform for young up and coming surfers to test their mettle and see what they’re made of.  This allows companies like Quiksilver and our stores to keep an eye out for future prospects while providing a really fun contest atmosphere.”

If you’re 18 and under, be sure to sign up at the Heritage website

Limited to 64 entries!

Juniors 16-18.  Boys 13-15.  Runtz 12 & Under.  Girls 18 & under – Sponsored by Roxy.

To check on your entry after you submitted, call Heritage Gromtest Hotline (609) 263-3033 ext. 4

Get after it Grom’s! Don’t be late to sign up!

For more information on Heritage Surf & Sport and the incredible story of this family business see http://heritagesurf.com/about

Kennecott Copper Mine

Since I’ve been on lock down in the US without my green card, Jake and I have been getting a little creative with things to do locally. Last week, we went to the Kennecott Copper mine in Copperton, UT in the western foothills of the Salt Lake Valley. It’s a massive structure that produces enough minerals in 41 days to make all the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters in a year. We checked out the whole structure and all the machinery that goes into making this a smooth operation and their environmental stewardship program that runs the cleanest smelting process in the world. I totally loved it and had a blast with all the trucks and the enormity of it all. Fun fact, the mine is the only other man made site visible from space next to the Great Wall of China.

on our way up to the mine!!

Look how big the truck wheels are!

Definitely worth the trip!

Cheers, Torah

In August 2011’s issue of Self magazine, the Roxy Sand and Sea Towel is on display for the world to see! Featured in the “Shore Things” story, this towel is the perfect piece that is both functional and stylish for those long summer days on the beach. This one of a kind towel is shore to make waves on the sand and in the sea.

While you are enjoying your summer beach trips with great friends and fashion finds, please remember to stay protected! No matter what your summer plans are—whether it’s surfing, traveling, or just lounging by the pool—don’t forget to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen daily!  Don’t think you need to protect your skin from the sun? Did you know skin cancer can happen to anyone at any age? Check out  the Choose Skin Health™  PSA video to learn more about this growing epidemic and be sure to pick up the Sand and Sea Towel and other summer shore things on roxy.com.

The Women’s World Champion could be crowned this week in France, but with the race for the Title in the hands of the two most competitive girls on tour it is still up for grabs by Roxy’s Sally Fitzgibbons or current ratings leader Carissa Moore. With sunny skies and clean two to three foot waves the Women’s World Top 17 took over the La Grande Plage and the battle heated up as both Sally and Carissa were eliminated in Round 1 and sent to the Round 2 Repercharge. They both safely made it out of the Repercharge and onto Round 3 with some nail biting final second points exchanges between Sally Fitzgibbons and Sofia Mulanovich in her Round 3 heat – Sally moves on to the QuarterFinals as Carissa now faces another Repercharge in Round 4 against young assassin Tyler Wright. If Tyler takes out Carissa she will leave her with a 9th and the World Title chase will carry on to the next and final event in Huntington Beach. Stay tuned to Roxylive.com for updates on who will win the 2011 Women’s World Title. GO SALLY!!

With consistent clean waves at both event venues the Roxy Pro Womens Longboard Event was also in the water battling out the points for a potential World Title that will be crowned in September at the Swatch Girls Pro in China. With a do-or-die format, 32 girls in 16 woman-on-woman heats showed their style and grace to the large crowds at Biarritz gathered to watch the best female surfers In the world, here on Bastille Day. Roxy’s Jennifer Smith and Kassia Meador both move on to Round 2 after dominating their Round 1 heats.

Stay tuned to www.RoxyLive.com for the next call. Event will most likely be ON tomorrow as waves are expected to pick up and glassy conditions to remain.

This week, BNQT.com featured Roxy Summer 2011 product as part of their “Top Ten Swim & Surf; Gear For Ladies Feature”. For swimwear, the Native Summer and Fire Dance Bikinis were featured alongside the top-selling Big Buddy Tote. For hitting the waves, two special wetsuits from the k.meador for Roxy and Cynthia Rowley x Roxy lines. Check out the complete feature here that was seen by over 99,990 people and be sure to find these summer must haves on roxy.com!

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There’s nothing like a good sale. The feeling that you scored something big or got extremely lucky and found something you’d been eyeing for awhile never seems to get old (EVER!)- Especially when you love what you’re buying!

Browsing through the selection of Roxy’s annual sale I stumbled upon so many classic silhouettes that are perfect for a closet in desperate need of an update. The first of a couple dresses is the Turquoise Bay Dress shown here in black. This strapless number with zipper detailing also comes in several print options, but black will go with everything and give you the option to take it on the beach or out on the town…and with a $27.65 price tag you might just wanna snag 2! Another gorgeous dress is the Surf Roots Dress. Why? Because this Hot Lava color is, well, Hot! Not to mention the ties can easily convert this dress into strapless and look fantastic with a cardigan!

To stay toasty through the cool summer nights and carry you right into Fall try a burnout style hoodie like the Endless Days. It’s beachy, retro, and has some phenomenal detailing. Or for some extra color go for the Wanderer Hoodie. It’s fun serape-style look is chic and super soft! The perfect accessory to complete any look is the Daydream Scarf for only $14! It’s versatility makes it the perfect layering option. Back to shopping…

Remember the Sale ends July 14^th!!! (free shipping!!!)

Album: Stone Rosa
Featured Track: Be Professional
Myspace: /theacbs
Facebook: /theacbs

Kansas City’s ACB’s have improved steadily since releasing their self-titled debut in 2006, becoming better songwriters, more proficient musicians, and – naturally, given those first two points – substantially more popular in their hometown. Now with their latest release, Stona Rosa, the band is looking to stretch its horizons beyond the Midwest, and the album’s strong hooks and sharp playing could accellerate the group’s rise. Stona Rosa is full of smartly constructed songs well-suited to warm summer days and nights; judge for yourself by visiting the ACB’s Bandcamp page, where the album is currently streaming in its entirety.

A shakedown in women’s surfing is happening now..we’re shakin’ people, Sally Fitzgibbons and Carissa Moore are battling out points in a race to the finish of the Women’s World Tour. With only 2 events left on the schedule the competition is heating up! In all five event’s of the Women’s Tour this year it has been either Fitzgibbons or Moore that have taken the event title. The two girls have met each other in three Finals so far, and Sally has taken Carissa out on two of those occasions. Total event win tally this season: Carissa: 3, Sally: 2.
The Battle now moves on to the Roxy Pro Biarritz, France and one of the biggest stories in modern women’s surfing will again be at the forefront of surfing news. If Sally can manage to hold Carissa off the winner’s podium, the race will end in 2 weeks at the last stop in Huntington Beach, California. GO SALLY!!

Here is the breakdown of possible outcomes:

If Carissa gets 1st in France, she clinches the World Title.
If Carissa gets 2nd or 3rd in France, Sally needs to win to still be in the running and World Title in Huntington Beach
If Sally gets 2nd she is still in the running for a World Title
If Carissa gets 5th in France, Sally needs a 2nd or better to still be in the running.
If Carissa gets 9th in France, the title decision goes to the US Open.

Tune in to the Roxy Pro Biarritz event live on Monday to CHEER ON SALLY!!!
www.RoxyLive.com

To follow Sally find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Read her bio HERE.