NEWS

2007

Chris Dykmans takes DRA King of wake.

September 21-23, 2007

Cobe still has a few spots open for his Bullards Bar trip Sept. 21-23. Hang and ride with one of the legends and best teachers in the sport. Includes room and board and tons of riding behind the new MB TOMCAT. This is a special experience with one of the coolest and most humble guys in the business.

Contact Cobe at cobemik@aol.com or check the included flyer for cell phone.

FLYER

Ausgut, 2007 - WEST Update

Brady Dammons and Tony Carroll continue to dominate the West Coast loval tournaments.

DRA is finally back this weekend with the first event at ORWOOD Resort. Check out www.deltariders.com for all of the detials.

Raquel Hoffman lands a Toeside 720 a few times and more importantly on film. Congrats!!!!! That's just another trick in the bucket as her and her sister Shawna are taken over women's wakeboarding trick by trick.

Chris Dykmans is sticking Toeside 900's wake to wake now. Teaching at Shasta everyday for West Coast Camps is doing him right. Check out the videos on the W$R riders page.

may 24, 2007 - Spanky's gets covered

Spanky Beaver's Jib Jam gets covered by CBS television.

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=20508@kovr.dayport.com

May 24, 2007 - Website devoted to delta ban

Check out the site for the Delta Ski Ban

http://www.deltawaterskiban.org/

May 15 , 2007 - Disco Bay/Orwood Riders Take Note

On May 15th, our office is bringing forth to the Board of Supervisors an ordinance (attached) that will prohibit water-skiing on Indian Slough just north of Discovery Bay. Supervisor Piepho feels it is important to have members from the CSD and others who are interested in this issue come before the Board of Supervisors during public comment and give testimony to this issue.

From the Town of Discovery Bay Meeting Minutes, May 17, 2006 "Discuss and Direction on Request to Make a Portion of Indian Slough a “No Ski Zone” (Tetreault) Treasurer Tetreault stated that he is on the water twice a week or more and now traffic on the water is getting more busy for the summer. He stated that he would like to see the area behind Discovery Bay on Kellogg Creek be made a “No Ski – No Pull Zone” since there is so much boat traffic coming in and out of Discovery Bay and from Orwood and from Indian Slough. He stated that it is like a highway for boats. He feels that with all the traffic in that area the potential for accidents is high and that people should not be towing a skier or wake boarder or tube in that area. Vice-President Piepho stated that he agrees that this is a dangerous area to be pulled through, he asked to clarify that this was not a request to make the area a “No Wake Zone”, only a “No Ski – No Pull Zone”. He suggested that the Board write a letter to the Board of Supervisors and the Marine Patrol requesting the area be looked at and that a “No Ski – No Pull Zone” be posted. He also suggested they carbon copy to Reclamation 800 even though they do not have jurisdiction. Treasurer Tetreault stated that he thought it was handled by the Department of Waterways. Legal stated that he thought the Sheriff’s Department had jurisdiction over that area. Treasurer Tetreault stated that whatever it takes to get it done it needs to be taken care of because this time of year it is just going to get worst out there. There was discussion about who would take care getting the letter together. Vice-President Piepho stated that he would put together a draft and send it to staff to be finalized. General Manager Koehne stated that staff had maps of the area and they could mark one and put it with the letter. Audience member Walter stated that he felt this was a necessary thing to do. He asked that the Board consider asking that the area down to Orwood be included in the request. He stated that with the inclusion of Discovery Bay West there are now more boats launching out of Orwood Marina and this has also become a very congested area. He also stated that he thought it was a County Ordinance to make this area a “No Ski – No Pull Zone”. The Board agreed and asked that the area to Orwood be incorporated into the letter."

http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us

The boat show will be too late after all. The Town/DBCSD has already voted to approve the no ski ordinance, which extends from Orwood to the first DB water entrance by the marina. The Board of Supervisors is expected to officially sign off on this May 15th. There would need to be a great deal of protest at that supervisors meeting to stop this in it's tracks, and even that may be fruitless as no doubt Mary Piepho has already got the othe Sup's on board for this.

The ordinance will take effect May 22nd. On memorial day weekend that ordinance will be enforced by no less than five patrol boats, Contra Costa Sheriff Marine Patrol, Coasties, and San Joaquin is coming to lend a hand.

HERE IS TEH OFFICIAL ORDINANCE

May 15 , 2007 - Mac Man take Spakny's

Mike McMillan takes home the cash at the second annual Spanky Beavers. More specifics to follow

April 30, 2007 - Tonyt Carroll is the man!

Tony is on fire! He beats out all of the West Coasters and several top names at the CIE Spring rider to take home the $3K. His Nuc. Glide and short shorts beat out Ricky G, Schwenne, Aubrey, Collin Wright, Trevor Hansen, jeff House and many others to take home the cash. CIE does another great job, depsite mohter natures disagreement with us being there.

April 30, 2007 - Countdown to CIE Spring Ride

The Spring Ride is here this weekend and the west coast is ready to roll. If this past weekend at DRA was any indication of the turn out, hold on to your board shorts. I stack of great riders will be battling in the double up contest for all the money and the sound off looks to be excessively loud. Check out CIE's website for all fo the details!

April 28, 2007 - DRA Stop #1 is off the Chain

Holly Shnickiez ! DRA Stop #1 was insane. Tons of people turned out and probably 30 boats tied off the docks enjoying the great weahjter and even better riding. Chris Dykmans takes the final prize, but Tony Carrol and Brody Chaboia a clsoe second. Brady Sammons had an insane first run, but re-injured his bad ankle in the final heat. This series looks to bve the premier series of the future and the turn out was amazing.

APRIL 15, 2007 - WSC finally updates the site

As it has been over 9 months since I have done much with the site, I am trying a whole new look. We will be trying to be more interactive with you and stay on top of the latest happenings on the West. I am sure there are still some glitches, but I am trying to work it out.

If you have any input you would like to send my way, email directly at skurfgod@sbcglobal.net.

APRIL 16, 2007 - DRA Slider event kicks off in the rain

What do you get when you mix some of the best Norcal Rippers with sliders, music, lights and RAIN… DRA's first ever slider event. The conditions were terrible, but the spirits and energy did not falter. Gary and his crew worked hundreds of hours over the last few months to provide the delta with its' first ever slider jam. The course was made up of two flat bars, one mammoth fun box/rail, and a floating kicker. Out of 22 riders, local boy Brandon Martindale pulled it out just before midnight. The DJ provided by Red Bull spun sick jams all night and the crowd was pumped despite the pouring rain. We look forward to the one at the end of the season.

APRIL 2, 2007 - DRA Union Point event around the corner

Shazam! DRA's season opener is in your grille in 3 weeks. Right back to newly remodeled Union Point. Already the sponsors have poured in and the riders are signing up in droves.   This is the place to be for any rider that wants to get recognized, make some cash, or just meet fellow riders. Check out www.deltariders.com for all of the details and sign ups.

APRIL 16, 2007 - Are you ready for CIE Spring Ride?

Hard to believe it has been a year since Derek Conway blew out his knee again, Delta Sessions 2 premiered, and Aaron Aubrey took home the cash for the double up contest. Well it is back on and in full effect! A big cash prize and a select list of “pro” riders will be making their way to Lake Tulloch on May 5 th for a double up contest. Also a sound off that morning to see who is the loudest on the west! Check out www.cieclothing.com for all of the details.

MARCH 31, 2007 - Delta Sessions 2 still spreading the style

Although we have been terribly busy, we being the push to get DS2 back out there. We hope to get much more media coverage and expand into other markets this spring. If you don't have a copy, go to the Merch page or check out your local retailer.