Author: Maria Brophy

12 Oct

Posted at 20:31h in Adventure by
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The Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo stepped it up huge for their 2nd annual event. Held on October 11 & 12, 2008 at the Wyland Exhibit Hall, a much larger venue from last year, they added more big name characters and popular shapers to their seminar list. Even surf icon Gerry Lopez showed up today!

With a stellar introduction by the surf industry’s greatly respected Sam George, Drew’s demonstration drew over 100 people again this year, and some fans came from as far as San Francisco to get themselves educated on paint pen techniques.  Planet X TV was on the scene, filming the demo.  Check out the photos here: (more…)

08 Oct

Posted at 20:52h in Shows & Events by
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Rock Solid and focused - Chuck Patterson racing to the finish line!

Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle – The most exciting Stand Up Paddle Race in history!

  • Chuck Patterson won the Elite Race – he was a madman fighting against some of the best stand up paddleboarders in the world, and a gusting, strong wind – he won the first place prize of $10,000!
  • Later, a party and awards ceremony at the Surfing Heritage Foundation made for a great celebration.
  • For more information on the Battle of the Paddle go to rainbowsandals.com/BattleOfThePaddle

Check out the photos & interviews here: (more…)

23 Sep

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Drew Charging Puerto Escondido (photo-Angelo Cordero)

Drew just got some great tubes down in Puerto Escondido, The Mexican Pipeline! He got a wild hair & decided to enter into a stand up paddleboard contest. To check the scores, click on Duane DeSoto’s blog. 

Puerto is on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico in the state of Oaxaca – about 220 miles south of Acapulco. Playa Zicatela is known for it’s huge barrels — Drew’s always loved those Puerto barrels….

Check out this site for more SUP info: http://www.kingzofthecoast.com  (Photo by Angelo Cordero)  More Photos here: (more…)

08 Sep

Posted at 18:10h in Tips & How To by
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After several "no's" this became a "yes"

After several "no's" this became a "yes"

Have you ever had a brilliant idea, or a great plan, that is just perfect for a potential client?  Completely excited, you contact them and say “I’ve got this great thing for you – you’re going to love it!”   And they say “No”!

They don’t buy it.  And you’re frustrated – either they don’t get it, or their budget is too low, etc.   Years ago Drew approached Wham O’ with a proposal to do a line of Drew Boogie Boards for kids.  He knew that they had trouble getting their kids boards into core surf shops, and he also knew that his art would open those doors for them.  But they said “no”.  And then one year later, he tried again.  They said “no”.   But the third time was a charm – read on:  (more…)

07 Sep

Posted at 17:43h in Shows & Events by
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Last Year's Craft Expo

Last Year's Craft Expo

A “SURF EXPO” FOR YOU! Open to the public, the Sacred Craft Surfboard Expo is being held in the Wyland Exhibit Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA. on October 11 & 12, 2008. There will be a lot of interesting exhibits to explore.

PAINTING SEMINAR WITH DREW: SUNDAY, OCT. 12, FROM 2-3 P.M. Drew will demonstrate paint pen techniques and answer all your questions. He’ll also give out some stickers & posters!

06 Sep

Posted at 09:32h in Tips & How To by
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The Sneaky Contract: About a year ago we got a call from a large beer company in the U.S. They asked if Drew would paint a surfboard that they were going to give away for charity at one of the major surf contests. We agreed to $2,500. They would supply the board and cover shipping back & forth. All was good until…….they e-mailed me a contract…… (more…)