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Sep 02
2010
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Contributed by R.A.Henriquez
As we near hurricane season, many are still keeping the batteries stocked and the emergency kits ready. But no one is more excited about the weather than Virginia Beach surfers. And with Hurricane Danielle threatening the east coast this past weekend, Virginia Beach saw something unusual: waves!
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Aug 31
2010
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Contributed by R.A.Henriquez
As we near hurricane season, many are still keeping the batteries stocked and the emergency kits ready. But no one is more excited about the weather than Virginia Beach surfers. And with Hurricane Danielle threatening the east coast this past weekend, Virginia Beach saw something unusual: waves!
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Aug 26
2010
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Here is your visitor's guide to the Vans & Monster Energy present the 48th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships. The Coastal Edge ECSC is a really a celebration of beach lifestyle and the sports, sights, sounds and people that live in or visit our seaside community. It is America's oldest surfing competition and second oldest in the world. Here's the skinny on how to act like you've been there before.
WHAT TO TAKE-•Sunscreen
•Sandals, footwear
•Hat/head cover
•Sunglasses
•Bag/tote/carry-all
•Cell phone
•Portable Radio
(Away from the Main Stage, tune in to this year's radio partners: 96-X, BOB-FM 93.7, US 106.1 and WNIS 790 and WTAR 850 AM)
•Cash
•ECSC T-shirt sales tents accept credit cards, but many of the food vendors do not. (ATMs are available at nearby stores on Atlantic, but they carry hefty access fees (about $3)
•Valid government-issued picture ID (driver's license, military ID, etc.) - Don't even try to obtain adult beverages without one
•Beach chair
(This is optional. There is going to be a lot to see and do, so there will be a lot of walking. But do bring one if you plan on watching a competition for more than a few minutes)
•Binoculars
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Aug 12
2010
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Jul 16
2010
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The 48th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) planned for this coming August at the Virginia Beach oceanfront will be the largest and most ambitious in the event’s history. Big changes are ahead for the 2010 ECSC, beginning with a new name, the addition of exciting new sport attractions, and the expansion to five days of activities.
“Vans and Monster Energy present the Coastal Edge ECSC” — the event’s new official title – will operate from Wednesday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 29, and will feature motocross stunt performances and “tow-at” trick style surfing demonstrations in addition to Pro/Am surfing and skate exhibitions. Several tactical exhibitions by US military special forces units are also scheduled.
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Jul 13
2010
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Contributed by R.A.Henriquez
Though there might not be 20-foot pipelines or perfect tubes in Virginia Beach, there's still plenty surfing to be had. And you don't have to wait until tropical depressions near the coast to enjoy the thrills, though I would ward against taking any such risk. If you're a beginner, you might want to learn the basics first, but what do you need? Where do you go?
cents and tell us all about it.