Eat Pray Surf

Traveling to Indonesia is quite the trek from California. It is the farthest my physical body has ever been from home and I couldn't imagine staying less than two weeks considering it takes two whole days to get there and another four for your body to adjust. A week into my vacation, Kilian and I were onto another adventure into the Bukit Peninsula. Canggu was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it there, but once my skin hit the 75 degree aquamarine water at Padang Padang, I was on a whole new level of my vacation. My relaxation went from a 6.5 to a 10 in a matter of 30 minutes considering how wound up I was. I carry a lot of stress inside my body and have a lot of energy bouncing around most days so for me this was incredibly therapeutic. We booked four days at this European Mexican lookin' villa hotel called the Pink Coco just above Padang Padang cove and loved it so much we decided to stay another three nights. They have a great Italian Trattoria restaurant there which was comforting and it was just minutes away from my favorite spot to eat on the whole journey- Buddha Soul. Kilian and I spent most days going to the beach early for his wave quota, eating an organic infused lunch, followed by a cultural experience to site see, back to the beach for the afternoon for a sunset dip and lounging at the pool. We did this for about seven days straight and it was at Padang Padang that I realized that I could potentially move to Bali and live this lifestyle for an extended period of time. I wish I could have taken more bohemian outfit inspired photos but I found myself in a bikini and sarong the entire time, it was incredibly hot and humid and anything more would have been uncomfortable. I was having my Eat Pray Love moment and gratitude was exploding out of me in all directions.

Kilian hitting up a sesh before the sun goes down

Kilian's trusted Sanuks and Bali offerings to the Gods

One of the many critters in the tide pools we found at Padang

My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip! — My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip!

The monkey that tried to steal my wallet at The Uluwatu Temple

Must be wearing a sarong at every temple...

Enjoying the warm water at Uluwatu at low tide

Staying cool at the Pink Coco after the beach

our friend Brad Gerlach and his buddies playing at a party at Single Fin above Ulus

The view on the stairs just above Bingin Beach

Photo shoots at abandoned hotels in Uluwatu

Enough said. Blessed to take such a long vacation! More photos to come from our stop in Ubud. xoxo

Fundraiser Next Thursday

I am excited to announce a special event that my boy Kilian and I have been working on for the past couple of months... Please join us this next Thursday at The Brewhouse for a benefit event for Kilian to raise money to get his points back up and compete on the ASP World Tour. Kilian really wants to make the Tripe Crown of Surfing in Hawaii and the US Open in Huntington Beach and I am so stoked to have our community helping out. We will have some awesome prizes so please do come by! Special performance by ska/ reggae band Klockwyze.

Rincon Classic Video Contest at CI

This 2013 I am excited to be on the official staff for the annual locals only event, The Rincon Classic Surf competition. Contest director Chris Keets introduced a new video contest this year and he asked me to be the host with him. I was a little nervous but I was stoked to announce everyone's videos at the Santa Barbara Channel Islands Shop and help out with Demi Bolsteri's raffle for her to get on the ASP Women's World Tour. Thanks again to the Santa Barbara Independent for hosting the video voting on their site, Mad Dogs for providing yummy treats, Caribbean Coffee for getting us all jacked up, and Surf Happens for hosting the event.

Surf Happens Chris, Jenny, and Maddox Keet

DEMI!

groms

more groms

Dave Schauber

Dave

Ethan from the Independent

Jenny Keet, Maddox and I

Branden and Valerie Aroyan

Adam Lambert Vern and Cole Robbins Vern

Presenting Demi at CI

Frank Curren

Congrats to Sean Lesh for winning the video contest !

rincon from Sean Lesh on Vimeo.

a few words from surfer/shaper/artist Matt Moore, about Rincon.

Contest Results:

5. Branden Aroyan "The Cove"

The COVE from Branden Aroyan on Vimeo.

4. Michael Kew "Bro"

Bro. from Michael Kew on Vimeo.

Brothers Adler.

Brothers Gordon.

Santa Barbara, California.

Camera/Edit: Michael Kew

Song: "Brother" by Johnny McCann (available on iTunes)

3. Demi Boelsterli "Rincon Saves Lives"

Rincon Saves Lives from Demi Boelsterli on Vimeo.

2. Dave Schauber "Duck Man"

Duck Man from Dave Schauber on Vimeo.

A Rincon segment featuring Channel Islands Team Riders - Ke11y, Dane, B-Mart, Kilgar, and T.C. - Song is by MegaPuss......They all surf so check em out and buy their album.

Filmed and Edited by Dave Schauber - Additional Clips and Color Correction by J.P. Taylor

1. Sean Lesh "Rincon"

see above

Thanks to everyone who participated.

Kelly Slater X Ben Watts X Channel Island Surfboards

Drooling over these shred sticks...

"Kicking off New York fashion week, photographer Ben Watts has splashed the entire Milk gallery with his signature acid-pop colours and photography, amongst which are eight shortboards to be auctioned off in aid of eight different charities.

Karlie Kloss, Allesandra Ambrósio, Dree Hemingway,Ashley Smith, Behati Prinsloo, Emanuela de Paula, Cintia Dicker and Candice Swanepoel all agreed to appear on the boards that were designed by world champion surfboarder Kelly Slater.

Crowned world ASP surf champion eleven times, Kelly Slater added his magic touch to the design process to create the ‘Whip’, the Bugatti Veyron of sharp shortboards. Hanging on a wall or carving up fast waves, these beauties will never go into mass production and will be unique to each lucky private bidder.

Grinding up a killer wave with Allesandra Ambrósio on your side, what can be hotter than that?"

BOOM!

All of this reposted from Milk Made

The 2012 Rincon Classic

This year in Santa Barbara surfing history, I was blessed to be apart of the amazing Rincon Classic 2012 surf contest staff! I was stoked to donate my time and energy to one of our community's most anticipated winter events and so happy to make some new friends along the way. A big thank you to contest director Chris Keets from Surf Happens and our sponsors including Channel Island Surfboards, Quicksilver, Teva Shoes, and many more! The event was a huge success! Can't wait till next year!

Stoked to have BL!SSS donate some mags to the event!

Dane's beautiful girl Courtney

Marcello's from Carpinteria's Pacfic Coast Cafe reppin Brazil's best... Açaí Frooty

Yummy treats all day

Jason Fiest from J7 Surfboards

Dr. Marc Grandle from Alki chiropractic and wellness

Dennis Rizzo and Megan Santanna

Stoked to have Teva be apart of this years event!

Petey!

Your Longboard Champ Robert Curtis and his buddy Eli

The Keets family, Alma taking some pics, and Frank Curren

Tommy Curren and his beautiful wife Maki

Chris Riel and Travers Adler

Aubrey Falk and her hubbie Loren Luyendyk

World Champ Lisa Anderson

Blake and his buddy at the CI board demo

The amazing ladies of Teva

Jesse Billauer from Life Rolls On and contest director Chris Keets

Brownie, Dave, and Keets

The Crowd

My beautiful friends! Love these chicas!

Our amazing staff! Jade & Eden:)

Watching the final

Dane about to go out for the final

Dane and Petey Boy pre final

Jay Moriarty stunt double (aka Kilian Garland) and I at the awards ceremony

Demi Bolsteri winning the women's division for the year in a row

Men's pro final awards

Parker Coffin, Pete Mussio, Bobby Martinez, and Dane Reynolds

Your 2012 Rincon Classic winner... Mr Dane Reynolds

Official Results

Wahine:

1. Jesse Ransone

2. Abby Browne

3. Zoe Luna

4. Alanna Moore

5. Olivia Siemens

Women:

1. Demi Boelsterli

2. Aubrey Falk Luyendyk

3. Michelle Perry

4. Meghan Frontino

5. Lisa Wynn Luna

6. Olivia Siemens

Gremlins:

1. Eithan Osborne

2. Tommy McKeown

3. Jake Quittner

4. Ryder Alves

5. Zane Booth

6. Alden Capps

Boys:

1. Mickey Clarke

2. Jason Knell

3. Decker McAllister

4. Henry Hepp

5. Peter Healey

Juniors:

1. Charlie Fawcett

2. Decker McAllister

3. Christopher Imperato

4. Dryden Brown

5. Frank Curren

6. Beau Clark

Men:

1. Nate Winkles

2. Justin Paul

3. Dennis Rizzo

4. Gabe Venturelli

5. Sean Lesh

6. Tiago Portes

Masters:

1. Vince Perry

2. Gabe Venturelli

3. Greg Venable

4. Kas Alves

5. Max Cail

6. Jason Smith

Grand Masters:

1. Brett Jordan

2. Tony de Groot

3. Tony Luna

4. Chuck Graham

5. James McClintock

6. Dave Johnson

Legends:

1. Don Campbell

2. Kit Boise Cossart

3. Dave Johnson

4. Danny Bralver

5. Andy Neuman

6. Frank Morales

Longboard:

1. Robert Curtis

2. JP Garcia

3. Evan Trauntvein

4. Danny Bralver

5. Brad Frohling

6. Dave Johnson

Professional:

1. Dane Reynolds

2. Bobby Martinez

3. Pete Mussio

4. Parker Coffin

xox Kitty Cat

Santa Barbara Events

Two Santa Barbara events you do not want to miss!

It is finally done. Stacy Peralta's latest film... The Bones Brigade: An Autobiography.

As a Santa Barbara native, I was always surrounded by skateboarding and surfing. There is just something about this town that breads this creatively infused lifestyle. As many of you may or may not know, Powell-Peralta is a local Santa Barbara company that has deep routs in the skateboard industry. When I say deep, I mean DEEP. The Bones Brigade docmentary is "an emotional, intimate, and exciting film about a group of dorky American boys who turned skateboarding from a fringe pastime to a thrilling action sport and a multi-million dollar industry." It currently is at Sundance in Utah and then the second showing in its history will be at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. If you thinking about watching this flick, I strongly suggest you get there early. Red Carpet event starts at 7 PM Thursday February 2, 2012 at The Arlingon Theatre. Tommy Guerro, Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Lance Mountain, Mike McGill, Stacy Peralta and George Powell have all confirmed their attendance and a Q & A will be held after the show. Tony Hawk will unfortunately be out of the country and will not be able to attend. Hope to see you there!

And just as exciting is this years 2012 Quicksilver Rincon Classic presented by Channel Islands Surfboards! I love this event because it always brings together Santa Barbara's amazing surfing community and talent for a fun weekend at my favorite beach. The event was scheduled for this weekend, but due to rain it will be postponed so please check out the Surf Happens facebook page for more info or the site.

Hope to see you there!

xo Cat

Kilian Garland by Future Engima

Kilian Garland from Future Enigma on Vimeo.

New video featuring my babe Kilian by Future Enigma. Stoked to see it reposted on Surfer Mag and CI

Channel Islands Surfboards LA Party

This past Saturday, a couple of us from SB went down to the Los Angeles Channel Islands store on Melrose Ave for their annual party. It was a total blast!!! Here are some photos.