A local Christian Surfers group in Australia puts on a Paddleathon every year to raise money for impoverished children.
Brett Davis, Christian Surfers International Director leads the way on the 10th annual Paddle-a-thon raising money for 5 children to put them through school.
"Back in 2000 Mark Groves first came up with the idea to put on a paddle fund-raiser to cover the local CS group insurance, as well as sponsor a child. As the leadership of the group talked it out they decided to aim big - the sponsorship of 5 kids through Compassion Australia for not just 12 months, but 10 years. And now on Sunday May 16, 2010 we've seen the fruition of that dream and the reality of providing food, education and housing for 5 impoverished children for 10 years running. Over the course they've seen around 120 paddlers from as young as 12, and as old as 57 complete courses ranging from 15-30km."
Thanks to Mark Groves, Matt Jolley, Illawarra SLSC, Volunteer Coast Guard, Dickie Barton and Dave Macey.
O videomaker Thiago Garcia e o surfista Jojó de Olivença embarcaram como voluntários para a Nigéria onde se uniram a uma ONG inglesa, cuja missão é cuidar de crianças que estão sendo maltratadas no país.
O objetivo principal é conseguir um abrigo com estrutura de educação e esportes para atender essas crianças. Os voluntários brasileiros levaram roupas, pranchas e uma enorme vontade de implantar uma escolinha no local para que através do surfe todo esse sofrimento seja amenizado.
In some of the poorest parts of Nigeria, where evangelical religious fervour is combined with a belief in sorcery and black magic, many thousands of children are being blamed for catastrophes, death and famine: and branded witches. Denounced as Satan made flesh by powerful pastors and prophetesses, these children are abandoned, tortured, starved and murdered: all in the name of Jesus Christ.
This Dispatches special follows the work of one Englishman, Gary Foxcroft, who has devoted his life to helping these desperate and vulnerable children. Gary's charity, Stepping Stones Nigeria, raises funds to help Sam Itauma who, five years ago, rescued four children accused of witchcraft. He now struggles to care for over 150 in a makeshift shelter and school called CRARN (Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network).
High School senior Luke Harris (Justin Schwan) dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. With his best friend Casey (Angel Cruz) at his side, they have two goals: surf and party! But Luke's Mom (Raquel Gardner) and especially Dad (Greg Carlson) have other ideas: pick a college and grow up!
When Luke learns that a spot is opening up on the local surf team, he see's his big chance to prove to his parents that he can make it as a surfer and avoid being shipped off to school. Only two things stand in Luke's way: new-surfer-in-town Matt (Andy Shephard) who has his own eyes set on the surf team opening, and his Dad, who insists he give up his surfing dreams and get an education.
When a devastating tragedy strikes, Luke is forced to take a hard look at his life and with the help of beautiful "church-girl" Emily (Kelsey Sanders) and his Youth Pastor (Danny Smith), he learns that there's much more to life than riding waves.
JESUS PRO AM é uma Competição de Surf (Professional /Amador) realizada pelos Surfistas Cristãos da Australia, com (premiação em dinheiro) e mais uma (passagem aérea) com tudo pago para Samoa, para o Campeão da Competição.
Jesus Pro Am has become a favoured surfing event on the calendar for many of Australia’s best surfers.
Our aim is to provide a professional ran competition, which blesses the surfers, spectators & builds into the local surfing community.
Open Mens & Womens Divisions
With a total prize pool of $4000 and $1000 cash for first place in both the opens mens and womens up for grabs, plus series points (series winner will walk away with a surf holiday at Samoa), this popular contest is sure to fill up fast with only limited places in both opens and cadets divisions.
CADETS 16 & Under Boys And 16 & Under Girls Divisions
With a total prize pool of $4000 and $500 cash for first place in both the 16 & under boys and 16 & under girls up for grabs, plus series points, this popular contest is sure to fill up fast with only limited places in both opens and cadets divisions. To enter the 16 & under boys and girls divisions, competitor must have been born in 1994 or later.
*Also, 3 Cadets will be chosen by MISFIT surfboards to be given a chance to score a board sponsorship deal. 3 Cadets will be asked to come to the Cronulla event to be involved in an expression session with 1 Cadet walking away with a board sponsorship deal from MISFIT surfboards.
To keep up to date with all the latest news, heat draws, running schedule, live streaming and live scoring for the Gold Coast JPA and the overall JPA series be sure to regularly check www.jesusproam.com.au
This popular series is the flagship event on the Christian Surfers Australia (CSA) calendar with volunteers coming from all over the country to ensure that the vibe on the beach is second to none.
In honour of Jesus who taught us to "love one another", and in partnership with local churches, CSA crew aim to make sure every spectator and competitor has a memorable experience and is buffed out with free hospitality (fair trade coffee & home made goodies) all weekend.
As jornalistas-surfistas Samia Carolina e Alessandra Morimoto, aproveitam o inicio da temporada na Indonésia com Altas Ondas e ensinam o Surf para crianças carentes.
Samia Carolina surfando na Indonésia
Alessandra Morimoto surfando na Indonésia
As garotas, que residem em Bali, não tem medo de dropar as ondas com fundo de coral e arregaçam as mangas para o trabalho voluntário.
A iniciativa é independente e aulas são ministradas na praia de Nusa Dua, para cerca de 30 crianças de 02 orfanatos locais.
O projeto esta aberto para quem quer se voluntariar durante as férias de Surf em Bali e para doações de equipamentos para as aulas.
OProjeto Cine House exibiu neste último sábado (22/05), às 20h, na Surf House, Rua Antonio Marques,195 - Praia do Tombo, Guarujá (SP), o filme “Walking on Water”, dirigido e produzido pelo californiano surfista profissional Bryan Jennings. Com a Surf House lotada, surfistas da região do Guarujá, como Danilo Costa, prestigiaram o lançamento do filme.
O Projeto Cine House, tem a idealização e organização, feitas por Ademir Silva, Luis Carioca, Geraldo Bella e Alexandre Neh. O Projeto Cine House visa levar entretenimento, lazer, cultura e evangelismo para os Jovens do Guarujá e toda galera ligada ao Surf.
O Filme “Walking on Water” conta a história quando Bryan Jennings (Fundador e Diretor do www.walkingonwater.com) com 14 anos de idade, foi levado em sua primeira surf trip por um surfista profissional local. Esta viagem teve um efeito duradouro sobre a sua vida.
Neste filme "Walking On Water", o surfista Bryan devolve o favor que ele recebeu para os jovens chamados (Tyler e Lucas) literalmente ao redor do mundo, na esperança de que também será mudado para sempre. Ao longo do caminho eles encontram-se com o surfista 3X Campeão do Mundo chamado Tom Curren, e a adolescente sobrevivente de ataque de tubarão chamada Bethany Hamilton, e mais os tops, surfistas profissionais CJ e Damien Hobgood, e muitos outros. Dos criadores de The Outsiders e Arc Noahs vem uma história sobre encontrar a fé sobre a jornada de uma vida. O filme apresenta cenas gravadas no Hawaii, Peru, África do Sul, França, Austrália, Indonésia.
A estréia atraiu grande público, que lotou a Surf House e deu perspectiva para os criadores do Projeto Cine House expandir a cultura surf.
"Essa é a primeira vez que apresentamos um filme no Telão na Surf House, com pipoca, descontração, música ao vivo e tudo gratuitamente. Teremos mais filmes de surf ao longo do ano e estamos felizes em abrir o Projeto Cine House, disseram Ademir Silva, Luis Carioca, Alexandre Neh e Geraldo Bella.”
Uma vez por mês, será exibido um Filme de Surf, com o objetivo de entretenimento, lazer, cultura e evangelismo e também serão sorteados brindes entre os presentes no evento.
O Projeto Cine House tem como proposta, a cada 4 meses fazer uma parceria com a Prefeitura do Guarujá para levar o Projeto Cine House para todos os bairros do Guarujá (Santa Rosa, Santo Antonio, Morrinhos, 14Bis, etc.), afim de que todos possam ter acesso á exibição de filmes de Surf.
Dentre os presentes na platéia estava o surfista Danilo Costa, Gustavo Sanches, Edgar Groggia, Wesley Morais e Gabriel André.
Houve sorteios para quem foi assistir a estréia do filme e pode sair de lá com um quadro de surf do artista Maikeira e também equipamentos de surf dos apoiadores.
O Projeto Cine House conta com Apoio: Secretaria de Cultura do Guarujá, Cristo Salva Guarujá, (CTSG) Centro de Treinamento de Surf do Guarujá, Christian Surfers Guarujá, (JOC) Jovens na Onda com Cristo. Divulgação: House FM, a sua casa o seu lugar.
Jojo de Olivença started this work of evangelism, discipleship and initiation in the surf with 216 children in an orphanage in EKET TOWN - AKWA IBON STATE - NIGERIA .
Jojo de Olivença, he is coming to Nigeria , day 03 of June to second stage of this work.( have a Home for Children, with a structure of education and sports).
What does he need ? He needs help with some surfboard used like ( FunBoard and LongBoard ) and Jojo de Olivença will take clothes for donation too.
If someone wish to be a volunteer to help him with surf lessons and other skills, will be excellent.
Jojo de Olivença wants to return to Nigeria and continue, this mission with 216 children in an orphanage, but he needs help to accomplish this important mission. Jojo needs around U.S $ 2000 to cover his needs and keep this hard work in Africa.
Support him Through:
Jocelio de Jesus Skype: jojodeolivenca Home Phone: 55+13+3017.2424 Mobile Phone: 55+13+8115.7902
The ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) chaplaincy project has been progressing very well and a number of key initiatives have been realised.
Abe Andrews (Men's Tour Chaplain) had a big year setting into his role and wrote from South Africa, "I have spent the past two days at the contest in freezing conditions supporting the surfers in whatever capacity I can. I guess sometimes the World Tour family feels like a tribe and I am the explorer, or outsider hoping to be accepted into the tribe. I just hope my fate is not like some early explorers who got eaten by the tribe."
Liselle Wilsnaugh has also made steady progress in her role as (Women's Tour Chaplain) and writes from Portugal, "It's been a pretty amazing few days as far as the chaplaincy is concerned... I got loads of time to chat to some of the surfers and their families. After my experiences at the previous two contests, God blessed me by giving me loads of favour with everyone. They all greeted me and actually seemed to be okay with me being there. I was able to have really good conversations with a bunch of the girls and their families and friends. It definitely felt like the prayes had kicked in."
Establishing a key chaplain for each ASP region was also a high priority in 2009. Currently Mike Stangel is looking after Hawaii, Lyle Castellaw, North America and Andy Pitt, South Africa. They have been developing event chaplains, building relationships with ASP Staffand providing essential support for Abe and Liselle when travelling in their region.
Mike Stangel comments on the upcoming Hawaiian Triple Crown "I was blown away by the open doors I received as chaplain last year. Randy Rarick has appointed a guy from our church as his successor to develop the pro events so we anticipate even better reception this year."
The Randy Rarick Story
CSI is seeking chaplaincy coordinators for the remaining ASP regions of Australasia , Europe, Japan and South America. Christian Surfers International is continuing to progress chaplaincy as a key initiative globally and along with the service for ASP are also looking into how we can support the ISA in a similar capacity.
Brad Whittaker who pioneered the project in 2008 has continued in a coordination role for the team this year. In addition he has also covered key events in Australasia pending the appointment of a suitable regional chaplains.
If you are interested in supporting our current chaplains or even being a chaplain, Brad will be happy to field your questions and interest.
Se existe um nome bem conhecido no mundo do surf , se exceptuarmos o de Kelly Slater, será provavelmente o do seu shaper, o Al Merrick.
Com 35 anos de carreira , Merrick percorreu um longo caminho desde a pequena loja naquela ilhota do canal no Sul da Califórnia, até se tornar conhecido pelos seus 16 títulos mundiais do campeonato do ASP, já para não mencionar-mos o facto de que é um dos maiores fabricantes de pranchas de surf do mundo.
Ele recorda: “Comecei a surfar nos anos 60 e fui apanhado na cultura das drogas, acabando por ser preso e condenado. Nessa altura , fui levado a pensar em toda a minha herança cristã e voltei-me para Jesus Cristo.”
“Hoje sei que a minha verdadeira identidade não tem a ver com uma industria de surf de sucesso. Todo o sucesso que alcancei foi-me dado por Deus, mas as revistas de surf não publicam isso. A leitura da Bíblia , a minha mulher e os amigos protegem-me das tentações relacionadas com esta industria e ajudam-me a manter o equilíbrio na minha vida.”
“Gostaria de ficar conhecido como um homem que viveu de acordo com os princípios e valores de Deus e procurou honrá-lo.
Mas Deus mostrou-nos até que ponto nos ama pois, quando ainda éramos pecadores , Cristo morreu por nós. Romanos 5:8.
