Author archive for Joe Coyne
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John Mel Freeline Design Interview
John Mel, kneeboard surfer, shaper, and Santa Cruz icon has been huge supporter of KSUSA and every KSUSA event since our founding. John was instrumental in helping KSUSA to hosts events at his home breaks in Santa Cruz, including the 2007 World Titles. John is also a competitor and former world champion in his age group. Be sure to visit […] -
Flashpoint Flashback – November 2003
We are honored to have Hart Design/Flashpoint Surfing return as a premier sponsor for the KSUSA 2017 US Kneeboard Surfing Titles. Bruce Hart – Hart Design/Flashpoint Surfing joined KSUSA as a premier sponsor beginning with the 2004 KSUSA US Titles. Flashpoint has been one of our top sponsors for every US Titles and World Titles event that we have hosted since. […] -
Press Release: 2017 KSUSA US Titles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jack Beresford, Kneeboard Surfing USA Tel: 619-341-1091, jackberesfordpr@gmail.com U.S. Kneeboard Surfing Titles to be held in Oceanside March 10 Premier Kneeboarding Event Will Serve as Qualifier for US Team Headed to Spain Oceanside, CA (December 27, 2016) – The 2017 US Kneeboard Titles and Festival is returning to Oceanside, CA for the first time since 2008. The […] -
2017 US Kneeboard Titles and Festival Announcement
The 2017 US Kneeboard Titles and Festival will return to Oceanside, CA for the first time since 2008. This event will celebrate the 14th year of Kneeboard Surfing USA sponsored kneeboard surfing competition, including 11 US Titles and one World Titles event. The Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles will be held on Friday March 10th, 2017. The last US Kneeboard Titles […] -
2016 WildCoast Dempsey Holder Contest
The 13th Annual WildCoast Dempsey Holder Ocean Festival and Surf Contest was held in Imperial Beach, CA this weekend. WildCoast has been generously including a kneeboard division for about five years. This event, which honors legendary Imperial Beach surfer and lifeguard Dempsey Holder, celebrates the local heritage of surf lifestyle and coastal stewardship of San Diego County network of Marine […] -
Mentawais Memories 2016
After two years of planning, eight California kneeboarders set off for a 10 day Indonesian boat trip on board The Barrenjoey. Kenny Honingford meticulously planned and organized the trip. The Barrenjoey with hard charging kneelo Captain Jason Quinn was selected as our yacht charter. The cast of characters, hand selected for their good looks and superior surfing, included Max Bollinger, […] -
Upcoming Events
Kneeboard Surfing Related Events As we work on rebuilding KSUSA and building the stoke for kneeboard competition and gatherings we share with you these upcoming events. We hope that you can join us for one or more of these. WildCoast Dempsey Holder – September 10, 2016 – http://www.wildcoast.net/media-center/news/1216 The Dempsey Holder is an annual surf contest in Imperial Beach. Its […] -
Ode to Spring
By Jack Beresford Spring is my new favorite time of year for surf. Sure, winter has great surf…and summer is pretty awesome…but I think spring has them beat. -
Guanacaste Coast of Costa Rica
Our friend Henry from the Pacific North West shared this story of his early season trip to Costa Rica. He was looking for a warm destination for a family vacation and some quality surf. We think he chose wisely. We’re stoked for you Henry! Thanks for sharing your story and photos. -
VA PUE NICARAGUA!
Story by Jack Bereford. “Va Pue” is a Nicaraguan expression that means “just go for it” and/or “go well.” Neither my brother Chris nor I had taken a real surf trip – one requiring flight reservations – in more than 10 years. I won’t bother you with excuses, but yeah, we were WAY overdue. Va Pue!