January 2-4, 2011

Video from the last few days. My internet is becoming a problem again, but if you want to see the video the day it is released you can find it at Youtube.com/Mdmarbach

January 2nd




January 3rd




January 4th

New Year's Day

Great start to the New Year, I wish the best to everyone and hope good things will come this year.

December 26th, HB Surf Report

Merry Christmas. Woke up to 5-10 MPH on-shores this morning, cold dreary and wet everywhere. Hit a rode block while trying to get my morning joe, leaving me walking about for half an hour before making it onto the beach. By the time the camera got set up the winds were variable offshore to calm, and the sun was shining just a bit. The local boys had an eye on conditions and within the twenty minutes of filming i had done, about ten to fifteen people entered the water on either side of the pier. It is 10:15 now and the HB smokestack is slowly spindling upwards, without a lick of drag on its billowy cylinder. Conditions have improved since this morning


There is still lots of trash down on the beach, but the tide and winds are looking like they might make for a decent beach day. Make sure you pick up a few pieces of plastic if you make it today, every little bit helps.

December 25th, 2010 HB

What a beautiful day after the rain. The sky was enormous and colorful, the waves were clean and head high, and the tractor was fetching logs from the shoreline.






Its been quite a few days since the last post. With the days of rain, internet trouble, bus rides to work, and the holidays, I have been slacking off on the surf report. I have a lot of plans - regarding editing, film quality, "production", and timing - I hope to completely reformat the website soon as well, in order to provide better usability for people checking the site. This is a sort of dry run while g work out all the kinks and get the ball rolling, with the ultimate goal of expanding the site and the follower-base. I am also upgrading my internet soon because i need to get the posts online as early as possible, and they are currently taking three to four hours to upload.

To the multitude of fans I have out there (...wow), thank you for reading, and please continue your support. I know there are a total of two of you, but you will be able to say you have been there from the beginning. This will all be set in-line after New Years and there will be surf reports everyday.

Surf Report - December 5th, 2010

Here is the surf report for this morning. Get some. Its cold



Solspot.com

Andy Irons Memorial Paddle - HB

There is not much for me to say. Its amazing to see the outpouring of love and respect from the community over the passing of Andy Irons.









Would it be expected for any other famous athlete or celebrity?



Surely, plenty will mourn our stars, but this experience seemed so genuine and unique that I can only contemplate life and how one can have an effect on so many.




Find more pictures and stories here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/action/surfing/news/story?id=5807207


You should also check out the live webcast for the Reef Hawaiian Pro which is part of the Vans Triple Crown. We will be able to watch live video of the prime Hawaiian surf season for the next few weeks, with the best surfers in the world all isolated on a tiny rock in the middle of the great blue Pacific.
http://triplecrownofsurfing.com/reefhawaiianpro/live

Marginally Crowded

Wow, have you ever seen such a crowd out in Huntington? Pretty cool stuff.



If you are wondering, I'm way down south in the line-up, wearing a wetsuit and holding a surfboard. I'm also wearing a white and red striped shirt.

ASP Update

Congratualtions Mick Fanning on winning the 2010 Quiksilver France. He moved from the number five spot on the ASP World Tour into the number three spot. Kelly Slater, who placed as runner-up behind Fanning, maintained his number one positioning despite his finish. He should be able to grab his next world title if he has good finishes at the last three events and Mick Fanning or Jordy Smith don't come in first in those three events consecutively.

The next event at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugual will begin in two days on October 7th; there is a gigantic storm swirling in the Mid-Atlantic that should be blasting the western coast of portugual just as the event begins.

For live viewing, media, and news check out...

http://live.ripcurl.com/index.php?Portugal2010

Windy Wednesday

Yesterday was a beautiful surf day in Orange County. The waves today are a little crumbly, still with some nice size, but lacking that glassiness that really gets you excited.

Quiksilver France is live today, the third day of the event. Today's waves are 6-8 feet, pumping windblown barrels - ski assistance is in full effect. Check it out.

http://quiksilverlive.com/profrance2010/live.en.html

The Quiksilver Pro France's waiting period commences on September 25 and runs through October 5, 2010; it is being held on multiple beaches in the Southwest of France. The seventh stop on the ASP world tour, with Portugal being the next surf destination, will end only two days before the next event begins, as the World Title Race really gets rolling as it nears its conclusion.

Here's a couple pictures to stare at.

Mr Pitt 4.0

Crawlow

My first video edit. I have no idea what I am doing, this is all trial and error; I am using a free video editor called Jahshaka. When i render the video the audio gets a little messed up. If anyone knows anything about editing or has tips/insight on how to make better videos technically and artistically, your comments are very much appreciated.

Thanks and enjoy.

Sunset

I'm still working on getting my underwater cam back to snapping some pics. Got a few from the pier

New South and a Full Moon in HB

Surf is up, big energetic swells swarm the coast. Winds are on it just enough to make you a little nervous; closed-out beach breaks. Sunday was picturesque and this 'summer weather' may leave the critics with a bad sunburn.

Cant wait to get rolling again - I've been surfing everyday, but there is something about 3-5 and meaty that makes you want to bring a surf buddy out there with you, of which I seem to be sparing on the best/biggest days. Pass today? that is a tough decision.

More pictures to come.