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There are many Cheep vacation get aways in Oregon. One of the Best places would be the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast has many fun activities that make for a great vacation, not to mention how beautiful the coast is. Newport, OR. and Depoe Bay, OR are great locations to visit if you need a to have fun and relax. The Oregon Coast a Place of tranquility.

For the best rates for vacation rentals Click here.

Longboards are the surfers bread and butter. Longboards surf laid back, and stylish which makes longboards so desirable. If you are looking for a High Performance Longboard that will deliver everything you want, then the Channel Islands H400o is for you.

The H4000 is a high performance longboard by Al Merrick. The lower entry allows for easier paddling and glide into waves as well as nose riding in small surf. This board is ideal for begenners to experiont surfers.

For the best deal on the Channel Islands H4000 and for more info Click here.

The Summer Season is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan their summer vacations. The Newport, Oregon is a great location for the perfect summer get away and is also great for the wallet. Newport has tons of activities for all ages. some of activities are: The Oregon Coast aquarium, great food, the historical bay front, the beach, and great waves for surfing. Surfing is a fun, exciting, and fulfilling sport. Surfing is great for keeping you in shape, and also is fun for families.

For the best Deals on surfing lessons and for a summer surf school in Newport, Oregon Click here.

Yes the Otter Rock Surf shop is no more. The surf shop as tranformed into Coastal Outfitters!  We are now offering Fishing, Camping & Kayaking sales, lesson & rentals as well as Surfing! The Shop is still under some tranformation, but will be completly Coastal Outfitters very soon. We also made a commercial for Coastal Outfitters, so look out for it. some channels the commercial is played on are comedy central, pbs, fox, and others. Click here to visit Coastal Outfitters new website. It may be under construction so if you are looking for great deals on lessons, rentals, surfing gear, hunting, or fishing Click here.

Here is a cool short video of Dan “the man” and Ollie “the real deal” showing there skills on a kayak. looks to me they could use some help. they do redeemed themselves with the surfing at the end. that wave is a monster. Click here to view the video.

Need some Kayaking lessons or tours? Click here for more info.

Beautiful vacation rental “Surf Haven Condo” in Depoe Bay currently available April 14th-25th, if you have not stayed here yet you must check it out! Panoramic ocean views and sleeps up to 6 people, pets ok too, just $85 per night + 9% lodging tax, call or email us for more info.

To reserve your stay or to check out the condo online Click here.

On April 9th, Two Surfers Paddled out into the Ocean at Otter Rock on a day Where surfing is out of the question. The Surfers paddled out on a 18ft swell with a 10 sec. interval. The day was stormy. Wind blue 20 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and was raining hard. The Surfers Paddled out and made it to the line up, but the Ocean was way to strong and the surfers had to make refuge on a near by rock, for they could not make it back in. The Surfers were Soon Spotted by the Coast Guard, and soon after a Rescue Operation was under way. The Two Surfers were safely rescued with no injuries other then the lost of there surfboards. When you are Rescued by helicopter you have to leave your surfboards behind, so its best never to get yourself in these situations.

The Best Way to Make Sher you Never Find yourself here is to take a surfing lesson. In these lessons you will be taught about water safety, when its safe to paddle out, surfing etiquette, and the essentials of surfing, plus a blast of good fun. Click here for the best deal on surfing lessons on the Oregon Coast.

Name: Dan “The Man” Hasselschwert

Age: 35

Occupation: Real Estate Broker/ Teacher/ Surf Shop Chain Owner/ Pro Tow-in Surfer

Sponsors: Rebel Surfboards/ Ninkasi Brewing Company/ Ossies Surfshop/ O’neill/ Viper swim fins/ Envision Surfboards

Tell us a little bit about your Surf Shops: There’re the shit!

Years Surfing: since 97, so 13 years

Place Born: El Paso, Texas

What is Surfing to You?: Surfing to me is exercise, inspiration, and purpose to get out of bed every day.

What Drove You to Surf The Ocean Waves in The First Place?: Westfallia camper van

What Dives You to Tow-in-to Monster Waves?: I have a unquenchable thrust for adrenaline

Describe Your Very First Wave Experience: I drove from Ohio to Nye beach and got right into my board shorts with my 6′2 shortboard and paddled out. The water was 72 degrees, because it was an el nino year. That was my first experience.

Describe What it is Like to Tow-in-to The Yeti: It feels like your running from the police and there is a good chance you’l get your ass beat down.

Describe Your Surfing Style in 5 Words: aggressive, fast, fun, stoked, far out.

Describe Yourself in One Word: far out man

Why Are You so Rad?: thanks to mom and dad

Favorite Place in the World: where ever i am right now… stoked

Favorite Food: Mexican or sushi

Favorite None Surfing Activity: Partying!

Any Last Words?: Follow your dreams…

Writers Note: Dan has always been a great friend and boss to work for. He is very driven to get out there and make money, which makes him a great businessman. Ive only had a chance to see him surf a few times, but on those few times he was rippen it. It was definitely “FAR OUT” as he says. Dan opened Ossies Surf shop, which is located in Newport Oregon, almost 12 years ago with the idea of being a rental shop, but now its much much more. Plus he opened another surf shop, called Otter Rock, 2 years ago. Otter Rock surf shop is located in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Dan has been know as a pioneer on the Oregon Coast. Exploring for new monster waves to tow-in and to get his adrenaline fix. Him, along with his good friend and team mate Ollie Richardson, were the first to Tow into Scotts Reef. This Monster Barrel has been called the cold water Teahupoo. The Picture above is of  him towing this Cold Water Teahupoo. Dan and Ollie both have been recently nominated for the Billibong XXL Award for Monster Barrel of the year. Its great to see guys giving a great reputation for the Oregon surfing scene. I’m sher we will see even greater things from Dan in the future. Dan is as getting married to the beautiful Heather Dodge this coming August. Hes done good, so congratulate him if you run into him. Thanks for being so Great and I wish the best of luck. -Pat-

Click here For Surfing and Tow-in Lessons with Dan “The Man”, plus to check out his surf shop.

Looking for a new Board that has all the drive you ever could wish for? well now you’ve found it. The Channel Island “Whip”. The “Whip” is a great board for smaller waves, its fast and holds great in pockets. Some feedback on this board is you should be ridden 3-4 inches smaller than your shortboard, 1/4″ wider and the same thickness.  This board is designed for everyday use by intermediate to expert surfers in knee to head high surf.

History on The “Whip”: In landlocked neighborhoods a man’s “whip” is his customized ride, his prized mode of transportation. During the Europe leg in 2009, Kelly’s “Whip” for less than perfect surf was his 5’9” x 18 5/8” x 2’5/16” – one inch shorter than what he won Snapper and Bells on in 2008. This is Kelly and Al’s re-worked version of the Flyer, with a few secret changes. This board is faster and more forgiving. If you’re looking for a board that excels when your shortboard seems to bog, this is the board for you.

For the Best deal on the Channel Island “Whip” surfboard Click here .

Name: “Jedi” Jonny Knape

Age: 27

Occupation: jet pilot “wink, wink”

Years Surfing: 23 long years

place born: The Five Roads, Ireland

What is Surfing to You?: I Still don’t know… mom says it was a disease.

Explain your Surfing Style is 5 Words: Skatey, Quick, Tree, Bees, Wutang

Explain Yourself in one word: omnipresent ?

Why are you so Rad?: Cause God made me that way…

Favorite Place in the World: Kaui, Hawaii. Hanalai to be exact.

Favorite Food: Guava

Any Last Words: Stay Stoked!!!!!!

Writers Note: Anyone that knows Jonny Knows how great a guy he really is. Hes always making everyone laugh and smile around him, and he loves a good time. Although Jonny can sometimes still be a kid. Jonny is a loyal employee at Sunshine Inc. and is a great friend to everyone. Jedi has been surfing sence he was 4 years old and if you see him surf, you can tell. He Kills It! Jonny does surf lessons through Ossies Surf shop, and is great teacher. He will no doubt get you surfing your first time out, or if you are looking for some points, he will defiantly help you out. You can always find jonny at the beach, the ocean, and the bars… oh and sorry ladies he is called for by a beautiful girl. yes jonnys not gay…. thanks for being  so great and for everything you’ve done of the shops.

If you are looking for a great Surfing Lesson with the Infamous ”Jedi” Jonny Click here !