R.I.P. Dennis "Polar Bear" Agnew - Photo: Ted Terrebonne - A paddle out memorial will be held Sunday April 10, 2005 at the Venice Breakwater, Venice, CA.

R.I.P. Wayne Miyata - A paddle out memorial for Wayne Miyata will be held April 3, 2005 at 8th Street in Hermosa Beach, CA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - X GAMES 11 SET FOR AUGUST 4-7, 2005 IN LOS ANGELES - ESPN, Inc. and AEG today announce that the 11th annual X Games will be held in and around Los Angeles for a third consecutive year. Primary venues include AEG owned and operated Home Depot Center in Carson and STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, as well as Long Beach Marine Stadium. The event is scheduled for August 4-7, 2005. The annual X Games is the premier action sports event in the world and showcases more than 150 of the world’s top athletes competing in Bike Stunt, Moto X, Skateboard, Surfing and Wakeboard. X Games 11 will be telecast live on ESPN and ABC. Forthcoming details on X Games 11 can be found on www.expn.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Red Bull Big Wave Africa 2005 - The seventh annual Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing event is set to take place at Dungeons, Cape Town from the 22 May – 12 June, 2005. The 12 man field of big wave chargers have a three week waiting period for the Roaring Forties to produce the required 5 metre (15 foot) waves needed to stage the contest. Dungeons, the aptly named extreme surf spot situated under the towering cliffs of the Sentinel at the mouth of Hout Bay on the Cape Peninsula, produces the biggest rideable waves on the coast of the continent. The challenge faced by the invited big wave specialists is heightened by the frigid water temperatures making thick wetsuits, booties, hoods and even gloves a necessity for most of the competitors. The treacherous surf, dense kelp beds and abundant sea life which inhabit the marine reserve, including predators preying on the nearby seal colony, make water-safety a key feature of the event. A comprehensive water-safety team is in attendance even during practice sessions at the life threatening surf break. Red Bull Big Wave Africa has secured its position as the world’s second longest running big wave surfing contest after the Eddie Aikau event at Waimea Bay in Hawaii. Only two champions have been crowned in the previous six years – Sean Holmes from South Africa in 2000 and Californian Greg Long in 2003. The line-up of international invitees is still being finalised but the local contingent of Grant Baker and Jason Ribbink from Durban, Sean Holmes and Cape Town’s Mickey Duffus have been confirmed, as are former Capetonian Chris Bertish, now in the UK, and John Whittle (Durban), who make a welcome return to the ranks after missing last year’s event. Gary Linden from California, will fill the positions of Project Manager and Contest Director. Being an experienced big wave surfer himself, Linden has witnessed Dungeons in all its moods and is confident that sooner or later the event will be contested in some of the biggest waves ever ridden by paddle in surfers. As usual, an expert team of local water safety and medical personnel has been assembled under the leadership of Californian rescue expert Shawn Alladio to reassure the surfers no matter what situation arises; they have the best available assistance at hand. The whole event can be followed via www.redbullbwa.com where information on the location, profiles on the athletes and support staff, how to watch the event and daily images, video clips and reports are just a click away. www.redbullbwa.com

VIDEO PREMIERE - "Skatecolorado- Mountains of Trannys" will premier April 16th at the Dark Horse Saloon in Boulder, CO. The video features skateparks, backyard ramps, natural terrain, contests and demos found throughout Colorado. The soundtrack features Colorado's finest punk, hardcore, metal and country. The weekend will be full of great sessions at Denver's best spots, so it's well worth the trip. More info at: http://skatecolorado.com/theVideo/

Quim Cardona has updated his website. Check it out at http://www.quimcardona.com/begin.html. Also check out www.sushiwheels.com. Sushi Team Riders are Quim Cardona, Adrian Williams, Billy Rohan, Carlos Ruiz, Grant Patterson, Kurtis Colamonico and Ricardo Maciel de Carvalho.

VIDEO PREMIERE ONLINE - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, and travel enthusiasts, is rolling out the virtual red carpet on May 2 with the exclusive world premiere of the hottest skateboarding video of the year, the Globe 2005 World Cup Skateboarding video, filmed recently in Melbourne, Australia. An entire month before it hits retail stores across the world, this will be the first and only one-stop online location where skateboarding fans can see photos from the competition, purchase via download this much-anticipated video, win great prizes, and chat live with the video’s executive producer. Every year a hand picked line-up of renowned skateboarding legends travel to Melbourne, Australia to test their skills against the best competition skateboarders. This year the Globe World Cup was once again an invitational event, and was the Australian leg and opening round of the 2005 World Cup Skateboarding series. It featured some of the best skateboarders in the world, competing for a total prize pool of $82,000 on one of the most progressive street courses ever built. During the exclusive virtual red carpet premiere on May 2, fans can chat live with Executive Producer Brett Hardy for a behind-the-scenes look at what you’ll see, and won’t see, on the video. Beginning at the premiere, the video will be available for download for $3.99 to be viewed as many times as you like for 7 days, so you can be the first to watch this with your friends before it hits the stores on June 2, 2005. For more details on times for the event, please check for updates on www.totalvid.com.

The South Rises Again... - Grindline is finishing up a park in Athens, GA, while new backyard vert ramps, backyard pools and indoor bowls are going up in SC.

Quiksilver to Acquire Rossignol in $320 million Stock Buy-out - Quiksilver announced an agreement in principle to acquire the Rossignol Group SA. The Rossignol Group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of premier brands including Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange and Look in winter sports, as well as Cleveland Golf. The combination of Quiksilver and Rossignol will create the global leader in the outdoor sports lifestyle market... Copyright 2005 SportsNewsSource, LLC

VF Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding stock of Reef Holdings Corporation from an investor group led by majority shareholder Swander Pace Capital. Terms were not disclosed. Reef had sales of $75 million in 2004 excluding royalties, and is looking forward to another year of double-digit growth in 2005... Copyright 2005 SportsNewsSource, LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jet Set’s very own celebrity surfer Sanoe Lake has written a book, Surfer Girl: A Guide to the Surfing Life, under Time Warner’s Little Brown Books. Due to hit stores May 2005, Surfer Girl is not just for die-hard active surfers. It’s for anyone interested in learning how to surf, and interested in the ocean, beach life, fashion and the overall surf lifestyle. But becoming a real Surfer Girl isn’t just a matter of knowing how to stand up on the board. You have to learn the essence of the surf lifestyle: patience, discipline, focus and perseverance. “This book was written to inspire and educate any girl who wants to try surfing, learn about the history of surfing and learn about the ever elusive, mysterious and beautiful ocean,” explains Sanoe. “I hope the girls reading this book will get a glimpse of a love that has been a huge part of my life.” Loaded with illustrations, charts and cartoons as well as full-color pictures and actual ancient etchings from the Hawaiian historical museum, this book will treat your eye, as well as your mind. Surfer Girl is a must read for all water-loving girls,

Congrats Dennis Busenitz for winning Tampa Pro 2005 Street. Congrats Neal Hendrix for winning Tampa Pro 2005 Vert. For complete coverage of the event go to www.skateparkoftampa.com.

April 30, 2005 - 88 presents "BowlORama" at Bryggeriet in Malmo, Sweden. Sponsored by Juice Magazine, Innes, Consolidated, Defekt, Giftorn, Blackout Skateboardz, Lip Service Wheel Co, Strestlab, Semester, Washed Up Skateboards, Deathbox. Go to www.bryggeriet.org to check out the park and go to and www.pitbox.se to find out more about the Swedish rippers in the bowl contest. Email JuiceMag@aol.com for details.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sessions would like to welcome John Ponts as it’s newest addition to the team. Residing in San Diego, Ponts is capable of skating everything and anything placed before him. It’s this well roundedness, rawness and 100% skateboarder attitude that make John a perfect fit to the team and we’re proud to have him. John also rides for Black Label Skateboards, Destructo Trucks, Speed Metal Bearings, Hardluck Wheels, Vans Shoes, and Vestal Watches. For more information on Sessions Apparel, log on to www.sessions.com.

HELP BUILD CRETE  - This weekend is the final dig of the first private indoor skate pool in Portland, OR. Send raffle items and donations to aid with the final pour. If you have any questions, call Dave Tobin or Shaggy (Palmer Pools) at 206-818-0854 or the number below. Send your tax deductable items and donations to The Tobins - 1721 N.E. 80th Ave Portland, OR 97213 or e-mail tobin_dave@hotmail.com

2005 PATRICK KERR SKATEBOARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - The application deadline for the 2005 Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship is April 20th.  This is the only college scholarship fund for skateboarders.  Awards are based on activism for skateboarders.  For application information, visit www.skateboardscholarship.org