March 22, 2017
The Eastern Surfing Association’s (ESA) All-Star Team just returned from the North Shore of Oahu surfing world-class waves, experiencing the Hawaiian culture and training with professional surfer Tamayo Perry. This elite group of young surfers make up some of the up-and-coming champions within the ESA, which is celebrating its 50th year in 2017.
Ted Eberhart Photo: Jordan Montgomery
“It’s great to see the kids out of their comfort zone and watch them work together to accomplish the goal of becoming better athletes,” said mentor Jeanine Montgomery. “Whether surfing the powerful waves on the North Shore or learning to live in a house as a team and work together to get their tasks completed, everyone learns something about themselves while taking away great life lessons beyond paddling out.”
All-Star members and mentors had to deal with brown water advisories, big waves and torrential rains throughout their time in Hawaii. This allowed team members to not only surf the well-known surf breaks such as Sunset, Pipeline and Haleiwa, but also experience various breaks all over the island.
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January 31, 2017
Hundreds from the surf industry gathered together at Surf Expo to kick-off the Eastern Surfing Association’s 50th year at an anniversary celebration on Friday evening. The ESA proudly premiered its new documentary, “50 Years Strong” that included former ESA competitors CJ Hobgood, Cory Lopez, Shea Lopez, Ben Bourgeois, Wes Laine, Noah Snyder, Jesse Hines and Kelly Slater.
“It was nice to include the best surfers in the world talking about their experiences coming up in the ESA,” said Michelle Sommers, the ESA’s executive director. “Everyone was excited for this milestone and wanted to be a part of it.”
New York’s Shoots Media produced the film in less than two months with the help of many contributing interviews, photos and videos. The WSL provided video footage for the film as well. The short film showcases the ESA’s beginnings and why the organization remains strong tea set after a half-century of existence. It celebrates 50 years of competitive surfing on the east coast, featuring some of the most influential surfers and directors who helped shape the path for modern day surfing.
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January 30, 2017
The ESA 2017 All-Star Team. Photo: Dugan/ESM
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) kicked off its 50th anniversary ceremony at Surf Expo this past weekend by inducting its 2017 All-Star Team. Cory Lopez, a former ESA All-Star who moved up the ranks to become a professional surfer on the WSL tour, introduced the organization’s newest ambassadors to the entire surf industry. Team members exemplify the ESA’s dedication to amateur surfing competition along the east coast with their performance, volunteering and attitude.
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January 25, 2017
Former ESA All-Star and multiple title holder – 2016 East Coast Hall of Fame & WCT Legend – Cory Lopez will introduce the 2017 ESA All-Star Team at ESA’s 50th-anniversary celebration on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Surf Expo at 6:15pm
Cory Lopez @ Teahupoo, Tahiti Photo: Tom Servais
Former World #3 and multiple (5X) ESA National Title Holder, Cory Lopez (USA) will introduce the best young surfers in the ESA as they are introduced to the surf industry in Orlando.
“The ESA gave me a platform in which to compete and hone my skills against the best kids on the east coast,” states Lopez.
An elite WCT campaigner, leading aerial surfing exponent and star of the “Lost Generation” series of groundbreaking videos, Cory Lopez is perhaps best known for challenging the boundaries of heavy barrel riding at Teahupoo, Tahiti; the Banzai Pipeline and other locales around the globe.
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December 13, 2016
The ESA “Doc Rock” in Buxton, North Carolina Photo: ESM Dugan
As the Eastern Surfing Association prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017, we are proud to announce the latest recipients of the “Colin J. Couture Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Eastern Surfing Award.”
The “Doc Rock” is the most prestigious award in East Coast surfing because it honors dedication, commitment and service to the ESA and East Coast Surfing as a whole. There is not another award like it in the world. Doc’s spirit and inspiration is that which the ESA was built upon and which continues to guide us.
The “Doc Rock” award is named for Dr. Colin “Doc” Couture and honors volunteer service because that is what he was all about and much, much more. Although he was not involved with the formation of the ESA, during his time as executive director, from 1972 until his death in 1989, he took a fledgling surfing group and turned it into the proud and powerful organization it is today.
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October 28, 2016
The Eastern Surfing Association is celebrating its 50th year in 2017 and we want you to be part of history!
Join us in celebrating the ESA’s 50th Anniversary in 2017 as one of our 50 sponsors for 50 years. For a minimum sponsorship fee of $1000 per individual or business, you will receive the following:
- An ESA 50th Anniversary commemorative plaque
- An ESA 50th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt
- Name and/or company logo included on 50th Anniversary banner to be displayed at Surf Expo (if confirmed by January 1, 2017) and all four ESA post-season championship events
- Name and/or company logo included on ESA’s website and all four ESA webcasts for post-season championship events
- A letter acknowledging your donation to the ESA as a 501(c)(3) non-profit
- Name and/or company logo included in any additional ESA 50th Anniversary materials per discretion of the ESA
- Sponsors confirmed by January 1, 2017 will have their name and/or company logo included in the ESA documentary video premiering at Surf Expo January 27, 2017
- Additional exposure available for higher-level sponsorship
This is your opportunity to be a part of, as well as give back to, the organization that started it all!
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