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9:FISH AND BLACK SURFING ASSOCIATION

  5TH Annual Soul Surf Classic Amateur Surf Competition

April 8th, 2008 (Santa Monica, CA) – 9:Fish Surfboards, the makers of

"Neo-Retro" fish-style surfboards that catch more waves, and the Black

Surfing Association (BSA), promoters of inner city and minority

surfing have teamed up to organize the 5th annual soul surf amateur

competition and "Fam Jam" starting Sunday May 4th, 2008 at 7:00am

sharp at Leo Carillo State Beach (Secos) in Malibu, CA.

A new part of this year's contest is a "Twin Fin Fish" event for

surfers to showcase their skills outside the traditional long and

short board standard events.   "9:Fish boards don't fit the

conventional mold, so of course we are excited to put on a

non-conventional surf contest," said Wes Negus, Co-Founder of 9:fish

Surfboards.  "We are really pleased to work with the BSA to organize

such a positive event."  The BSA has long been promoting surfing among

youth and inner city kids in order to bring attention to minorities

within the sport and to help prepare surfers to eventually compete at

the pro level.

The competition will display the talents of over 60 contestants with

around 400 spectators.  The registration fee is $25 in advance and $35

day-of.  Throughout the day, various twin fin fish, long and short

board heats will last 15 minutes each, with 20 minute final rounds.

Food, music and various sponsor tents will also be at the beach,

creating a fun environment for spectators.

Important Links:

Visual - http://9fishsurf.com/Contest_Release.pdf

Signup Form - http://www.9fishsurf.com/Soul_Surf_Signup.pdf

About 9:Fish Surfboards

The 9:Fish Surfboard movement was started by Wes Negus and Sunny

Trinh, two surfing engineers who combined their knowledge of surfing

and engineering to design "Neo-Retro" fish-style surfboards that flat

out catch more waves.  9:Fish's boards, each named for a different

fish (Seared Ahi, Yellowtail, Clownfish, Hammerhead) can be found at

Val Surf, Santa Monica Surf Shop and other distinguished surf

retailers worldwide.  www.9fishsurf.com

About the Black Surfing Association

To expose and encourage people of African ancestry to witness,

experience, participate and enjoy the ancient oceanic activity of

surfing throughout the oceans and seas of the world. And, with this

exposure and participation, the BSA will demonstrate, educate, and

help to implement aquatic skills, ecological awareness and activism,

and overall athleticism. Ultimately, it is the BSA's goal to expose

and advance the sport and activities of wave-riding in the Black

communities while generating well-being, harmony, and heightened

awareness amongst surfing individuals, clubs, organizations,

businesses, and related media interest groups. We also encourage and

support our members to compete and represent Black people and the

Black Surfing Association with good sportsmanlike conduct and ethnic

ambassatorism.  www.blacksurfingassociation.com/home.html

Contacts:

Wesley Negus ( 9:Fish) 310.266.4248 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Will Lamar ( BSA ) 323.428.1396 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it