Past Events

Founders Day Parade

2010-02-18T10:37:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we set up the half pipe again on the trailer and was in the Founders Day Parade.

Here are some pictures fro the event.

Grill-n-Chil

2010-02-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

Coming up shortly we are going to be having our Grill-n-Chill Events starting back up.

These are the weekends which we will be holding Island Water Sports "Grill and Chills:"
March 6-7

March 13-14
March 20 -21
March 27 - 28
April 10 - 11

There are going to be contests, giveaways, sales and a grill. So come out and join us for these weekends

Come out to the shop anytime between open and close of these selected weekends and join us in our Grill-n-Chill events.

March 6-7 will be hosted by Billabong and is also known as Aloha Saturday; and we will be having a showing of the video "Still Filthy" at 6:30pm.

New Xcel Line Preview

2010-02-12T11:15:00.000-08:00

Rocket Hero Nike 6.0

2010-01-21T10:31:00.000-08:00

Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon, is the newest collaborator with Nike. I deuce you not. I guess it seems logical if you think about it, both are outside-the-box thinkers who innovate and challenge ideas of the norm and the possible. Developed with a mind toward reducing waste, the Buzz Aldrin x Nike 6.0 “Rocket Hero” Mavrk Mid 2 minimized use of dangerous solvents and and was created in a unique cold-wrap process. The shoe sports photos actually taken by Aldrin himself transposed onto the exterior and broken up with black suede panels. Aldrin further personalizes the shoe by including his signature on the back and a picture of his lunar footprint on the insole. The Buzz Aldrin x Nike 6.0 “Rocket Hero” Mavrk Mid 2 will hit retailers January 1st, 2010. More pictures after the jump.

Orthodontist in Surfing Hall of Fame

2010-01-21T10:29:00.000-08:00

WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- It's easy to see all around their orthodontist office in West Palm Beach that Scott McCranels and his father are passionate about surfing.

The father and son team share their workload, and a one of a kind honor; to be inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.

"I think it's one of the greatest honors of being inducted is that my father was already inducted in 2002. So I was the first father and son combination and I got to be part of that," Scott McCranels says.

His father, John McCranels says, "You're kinda like a renegade. You're out of the box so it's nice when you get honored, it puts you in a favorable lifestyle healthy box…and that's nice."

Scott, and his father, nicknamed "Chummer" are legends of Palm Beach County surfing. Chummer was one of the first people to ever ride waves on Singer Island, and Scott quickly followed in his father's footsteps at a very young age.

Competing professionally, touring the world, and paving the way for future south Florida surfers, Scott has always had surfing and family in his life.

Chummer says, "We'd go to Hawaii and just all over riding waves and surf. And that's a pleasure to have a family experience like that you know, with your kids."

Now full-time Orthodontists they still go on exotic surf trips. But it's family togetherness and the love of the ocean that led this father and son team to be recognized by the sport that's given them so much.

Scott says, "It's kinda like the icing on the cake.. I already had a great time, it was a great experience. But then you get recognized for it...and you get to join your father, I mean….what more can you ask for than that."

Chummer adds, "My dad taught me a whole lot of things and I just tried to transfer what my dad taught me to Scott because the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree when it gets ripe."

Good Day for Surf at Juno Pier

2009-11-16T06:08:00.000-08:00

Luginbill Family Update - November 2009

2009-11-03T08:57:00.000-08:00

New Placebo Rocket Surfboards

2009-10-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

New Placebo Rocket Surfboards; In-Store Now. The Placebo Rockets come in many different shapes and sizes.

Come into the store and check them out. In the store they are right in the center of the board loft.

Midnight Madness

2009-10-02T13:21:00.000-07:00

This year, IWS is hosting Midnight Madness on October 23rd. The store will be open from 8am- Midnight. Throughout the day customers can come take part in the biggest sale of the year. As the morning goes on into the afternoon, there will be bands, a skate demo and all sorts of good, clean (and messy) fun. In addition to having some of the best bands around, we will also be showcasing Island Water Sports ability to connect the costumers it faithfully serves to some of the best professionals in the surf and skate industries. Starting at 5pm, we turn Midnight Madness in the biggest block party in the state. From Volcom to Vans, the best of the best will be in attenance showing their appreciation to the good people of Deefield.

Max Pechonis

2009-09-24T20:47:00.001-07:00

Check out our IWS Surf Team member, Max Pechonis! Awesome shot of him surfing in England!

Matt Oberman on EasternSurf.com

2009-09-06T15:28:00.000-07:00

Congrats to IWS Team Rider Matt Oberman! He was featured in a recent www.easternsurf.com article. Click here to download it!

Costa Rica Trip 2009 - Day 5

2009-07-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

The crew woke up this morning to overcast skies, cool offshore breezes and a near completely faded swell. Surf was in the chest to overhead range with sets two to three feet overhead. Conditions were clean, lined up and super fun. We surfed the outgoing tide out front all morning long.

Today was also preliminary rounds for the Eternal Crown surf contest organized by Jaco Beach Christian Surfers. About fifty of the area's hottest surfers, including Costa Rican National Champion Gilbert Brown, turned up to compete. Tomorrow is quarterfinals and finals with cash prizes of $1,500 American up for grabs in 3 categories.

Mid-day we went down the road again to Esterillos Oeste to score some fun long lines in the chest to head high range on an incoming tide. A small group wandered down the road to go fish and scored a major "catch".

Alex and Scott with their "catch" of the day. Looks like dinner is served.

This evening we surfed out front on a full high tide. Surf was in the waist to head high range with sets a foot or two overhead. It was sectioning out, but turned out to be a fun sunset session nonetheless. After which, we ran into town for dinner at Caliche's Wishbone and Jaco Taco Bar followed by Pop's. Another good day for sure!

Costa Rica Trip 2009 - Day 3

2009-07-09T20:45:00.001-07:00

The crew woke up this morning to find that the swell had actually dropped some since yesterday - chest to head high with some well over head sets still rolling through. Mike Pechonis seen here dodging an Hermosa hammer fall.

It was smaller than the previous days but clean and lining up nicely. Gary Mozda seen here, cruising through some morning Hermosa glass, making it look easy.

We surfed out front on the outgoing tide until the onshores started and then feasted on our typical, Central American breakfast buffet. Nothing like some good grind after a good morning's surf!

Mid-day the crew rolled down the road and surfed Esterillos Oeste on the incoming tide. It was a little mushy, but there were some fun peaks to be had in both the mid-break and the inside. We returned to the hotel, still waiting for the wind to die down. Once it did, the evening session was on. Turned out to be a pretty fun session - smaller than this morning, but some big sets were still coming through. We surfed out front on the full high tide until sunset, then it was off to town for dinner.

Mike Pechonis capping off the day with a nice little left.

IWS employee Collin Barbour running some fun little Hermosa shorebreak this evening.

With scenery like this, it's easy to see why this place is named "Beautiful Beach."

Costa Rica Trip 2009 - Days 1 and 2

2009-07-08T10:38:00.000-07:00

Day 1

The crew took off yesterday morning, leaving behind flat South Florida and bound for better surf in Costa Rica. Destination - Terraza del Pacifico and the beach breaks of Playa Hermosa. Rumors of good swell were circulating in the days leading up to the trip, but none of us were really sure of what we'd get once there. For about half of the crew, this would be their first surf trip to Costa Rica.

The flight in was uneventful as was the drive. The weather was good, as was the traffic on the highways, so we made excellent time. We arrived mid-day at Terraza and were greeted by a fading swell still cranking out surf in the head high to well overhead range (probably 6-9 foot faces and bigger on some sets). Everyone was stoked! Costa Rica and a good swell...what more do you need? Everyone surfed the full high tide until dark then it was off to town for dinner.

Day 2 - Part 1

We woke up early this morning to find that the supposedly fading swell really hadn't faded all that much. Stoked! It was still cranking out some good sized sets, head high to well overhead, but now it was clean and lining up much better. Half the crew surfed out front while the other half went exploring to see what some of the other breaks had to offer. It was pretty much the same all over except some of the alternate breaks were closing out really bad. We surfed the outgoing tide all morning until the wind came up. Now, it's siesta time until the wind dies down again.

Stefan Gamon waking up at Hermosa.

Mike Pechonis enjoying some early Hermosa juice.

Tanner Strohmanger snags Mundo Rad Cover

2009-07-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

Last month IWS Team Rider Tanner Strohmanger headed down to Puerto Rico with Quiksilver team manager Matt Keckly. They Scored sick waves and Tanner manage to score this months Mundo Rad Cover.

Surf Camp - Day 5

2009-06-19T08:48:00.001-07:00

Sadly, today was our last full day of IWS Surf Camp '09. But what a great day it was! We started off with clean waves, surfed with Hurley team riders, and then finally had the No Talent competition, which was at least as funny as everyone hoped.

This morning we woke up (at a reasonable hour this time!) to thigh-high waves, lined up picture perfect right in front of our hotel. These were clean, easy-to-ride waves and everyone had a great time.

After room inspection, the Hurley folks came-- including pro surfer Asher Nolan, who joined us in the water for a surf. After the session and freshly grilled cheeseburgers, the two Hurley team riders (Asher and Cheyne) signed a ton of autographs for the campers and we took group photos. Group photos always kill me because no one knows where to stand and everyone complains because the tall people wish they were shorter and the short people wish they were taller and nobody wants to kneel down in the front row no matter how tall they are, and everyone is going nuts until the photographer says "do something crazy," at which point no one can think of anything.

The afternoon surf was kind of choppy, but fun. Even one of our hotel staff was in the water-- Mr. Mike loaned him a Bird longboard, and it turned out he knew what he was doing out there! And things only got better, because after a storm cleared everyone out of the water, the wind turned offshore again and we were graced with more clean lines. We surfed until the very last moments before dinner.

The night ended with our long-awaited No Talent competition. This year's show featured odd costumes, wild music, dancing, feats of strength, and plenty of good natured ribbing. of our best surf stuff. Their skit was hilarious and I would love to explain it, but you wouldn't understand unless you spent a week surfing and hanging out with us here in Cocoa Beach.

This should be the last of the IWS Surf Camp '09 blogs, because tomorrow will be a blur of surfing, cleaning up, and driving the big vans home. But I'm looking forward to our next event, and I'll spend another 360-some days looking forward to Surf Camp 2010.

Surf Camp - Day 4

2009-06-18T07:07:00.001-07:00

Today started very early for most of us-- we woke at 5:30am (yes, A.M.!!!) to see the launch of the space shuttle Endeavor. By the way, did you know it's not even light yet at that hour? So there we were in the dark with our eyes propped open, looking across the water to see the launch at 5:40. At about 5:43 we started getting suspicious. And then we started making a few phone calls. And then we went back to bed. It turns out they scrubbed the mission last night at 2:00am. Why weren't we notified??!!

And the waves turned out to be small again when the sun rose. Those of us just learning to surf did not mind, but the more experienced of our ranks were getting itchy for something a little more substantial to ride. Then in the late afternoon, the wind clocked around and started blowing from the north. It added chop, but gave us a little size to work with. So things are looking up. Here's hoping for six-foot glass tomorrow morning!

Then at night we had the band from University Baptist Church (in Miami) and we saw some hilarious video from No Talent Night 2006. It gave us some ideas for this year's competition, which goes down tomorrow night. Some of us are pretty amped about doing our skit, while others are starting to feel the nervous pinch. It's funny how some folks can stare down the gnarliest surf without blinking, but cower at the thought of getting up in front of people.

This whole experience is winding down, and I myself am going to miss it when it's finished. On the other hand, we still have another day-and-a-half of this year's camp, then I'll have to start counting down to IWS Surf Camp 2010! (That's the year we make contact, I think...) So enough blogging for now-- I'm missing camp! See ya!

Surf Camp - Day 3. Um... Yesterday Was Actually Day Two

2009-06-17T05:05:00.000-07:00

First off, I just realized that this was our THIRD day of Surf Camp-- not the second. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun!

And the waves did not get any bigger today, but I think you can see from the pictures that it did not slow us down. We have plenty of longer boards to ride, including a small fleet of standup paddle boards. So there is always something to do. The soft boards are a lot of fun in the small stuff, too, because we don't have to worry about hurting each other when we go for the same few waves.

Out of the water, many of us are already working on what we will do for No Talent Night this Thursday. It's like a talent show without the talent. Previous years have proven the show to be hilarious, with campers and counselors making fools of themselves for the entertainment of the whole camp-- and also to win prizes! You see, the room that wins the No Talent competition will get huge points toward the room inspection competition that is already raging.

You may not have heard about the room inspection competition yet... Basically, every morning after breakfast we all clean our rooms and then the counselors come by with clipboards and inspect our rooms. Not only do they check the dust on the blinds and the sand on the bathroom floor, we also get judged on our attitude and overall presentation. The guys are at a huge disadvantage in this competition; a counselor walks into a girls' room and is greeted with nice smells, light snacks, and gleaming cleanliness. Then he walks in to a room of 15-year-old boys to find thinly masked odors, soggy towels, and forced smiles. So there will be plenty of boys' rooms trying to get ahead in the No Talent Competition so they can have a chance at winning some Oakley sunglasses or other such fabulous prizes.

That's all for now. We'll keep praying for surf.

Surf Camp - Day 1

2009-06-16T09:07:00.001-07:00

The first full day of Surf Camp was so much fun! The waves were small and clean, and everyone had a great time riding longboards. Beginners had an easy time in the gentle surf while more experienced surfers got to test their skills walking the nose.

After lunch, world champion professional surfer C.J. Hobgood stopped by and hung out with us for almost an hour! He sat down with us and answered a ton of questions, from what his favorite surf spots are, to what it's like competing on the pro tour with his twin brother Damion. Then he autographed posters, surfboards, and T-shirts, and had pictures taken with campers. It was a great visit.

We're hoping the surf will firm up over the next few days. That would be a huge bonus to the great time we're having.

IWS's DeerField Elite, DodgeBall Tournament

2009-05-31T21:30:00.000-07:00

Signed, Sealed and Delivered. A perfect 7-0 record in the prelims gave the Deerfield Elite a seed directly into the single elimination quarters. After winning the first game soundly the other team refused to come to the line and played defensively until we threw ourselves out. A bad turn of events to be sure, but in the end we got 3rd place and won the hearts of the fans. Everyone in the stands was rooting for us because we played like professionals: with class, dignity and sportsmanship - like we always do. That's why we are Elite.

for more on how the team is doing.... http://www.deerfieldelite.blogspot.com/

3rd place, Max Pechonis, Rip Curl Grom Search,

2009-05-11T10:31:00.000-07:00

Island Water Sports Surf Team rider, Max Pechonis. came 3rd this past weekend at the Rip Curl Grom Search, in Ireland of all places!!! He battled the frigid conditions and earned himself a spot on the podium. Good job Max!!!!

Surfers For Autism

2009-05-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

Surfers For Autism is one of the coolest events Island Water Sports is involved in. It's a time for the kids, and their families to take their minds off the stresses of life, and just dive in and have fun at the beach. This year 210 Autistic people learned how to surf, and we believe next year will even be bigger!!! For more info on how to get involved please go to SurfersForAutism.com

IWS/Volcom Beach Clean Up

2009-04-06T19:26:00.000-07:00

VOLCOM BEACH CLEAN UP IN DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA! 4/6/2009

On Saturday April 4th, Volcom and IWS Deerfield sponsored a beach clean up in Deerfield Beach. We met at IWS at 10:00 am and walked the short distance to the beach. A bunch of groms came to help along with Cheyne and Karly (the owners of IWS). We sent a group about a mile North of the pier and a mile South of the pier. It was amazing how much trash there was on the beach. Much of this trash you don’t even notice on a day-to-day basis. We provided water, trash bags, gloves, and sun block for the crew. We accumulated about 10 bags full of trash and when we got back to the store all who participated received a ton of Vco-Logical gear. A great time was had by all. Stay tuned for the Juno Beach clean up on April 23rd, with Ground Swell and Ocean Magic and May 30th in Ft. Lauderdale with BC Surf and Sport. -Ricco

IWS Supporting Surfers for Autism on Channel 5 News

2009-04-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

Don Ryan and Cheyne Cottrell being interviewed by channel 5 during Autism Awareness Day!

To find more info on Surfers for Autism Day on May 2nd, click here.

Career Day at Bob Graham Education Center

2009-04-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

Today was a fun day at Bob Graham Education Center! We got to come down and tell all of the kids what's so cool about working at a surf shop like Island Water Sports! We also explained everything you need to know about surfing, water safety and what it means to be a surfer in South Florida. I wish we'd had this when I was at school!

Oakley Jupiter Sunglasses

2009-03-17T07:32:00.001-07:00

The new Oakley Jupiter sunglasses just arrived in store! Come in and check them out.

Surf Camp 2009

2009-03-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

It's time to register for the annual Island Water Sports Surf Camp!

You can get more info and register at the Island Water Sports website. Here's the flyer to check out, and keep your eyes open, because we'll be posting video from past years soon!

Matt Oberman in the New ESM

2009-03-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

Check out this month's issue of Eastern Surf Magazine, featuring Matt Oberman, Island Water Sports Team Rider! Check out more at: http://benjhicks.blogspot.com/

Dan Lundy weekend skate vid

2009-03-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some clips of Dirty Dan, this past weekend, here in south Florida. Find out more about Dan Lundy Skateboarding at Island Water Sports , South Florida's Skateboarding shop.

Cheyne Cottrell Makes an Apperance in "The Pursuit"

2009-03-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

Team Rider Cheyne Cottrell appears in new Surf Movie, "The Pursuit"

"The Pursuit" is the first surf film to be distributed on DVD and Blu-Ray and is a surf movie that reflects the lives of a new generation of surfers. With an introduction by Kelly Slater, each athlete tells their own story within the broader story of THE PURSUIT. Starring Brett Simpson, Jordy Smith, Ricky Basnett, Pat Gudauskas, Dusty Payne, and more, as they pursue the next wave, the next level, and the life that is surfing.

Riders: Brett Simpson, Jordy Smith, Ricky Basnett, Pat Gudauskas, Dusty Payne, Torrey Meister, Tanner Gudauskas, Brad Ettinger, Travis Mellem, Cheyne Cottrell, Dede Suryana, Sebastian Zietz, Nathaniel Curran, Dane Reynolds, Rudy Palmboom, Hank Gaskell, Shaun Ward, Mitch Coleborn, Eric Geiselman, Dane Gudauskas, Yadin Nicol, Stuart Kennedy.

Locations: South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Samoa, Tahiti, California, France, Nicaragua and Mexico.

Buy "The Pursuit" online at Island Water Sports.

Retro Board Day

2009-01-20T09:31:00.000-08:00

In January we hosted a Retro Board Day. It was a time for us to display all our retro boards, and invite other surfers to bring out their retro board to sell, swap or have appraised by professionals!

Walking On Water Screening & Jedidiah Show

2008-11-12T09:15:00.000-08:00

We had the pleasure of helping host a Walking On Water screening and concert at Eikon. The event was part of the ten day Florida tour that started in Flagler Beach at the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest, and then went all the way down to the Florida Keys! The Jedidiah crew did shows in various surf shop and venues, linking visual art with music, activism and surfing. We were honored to be part of the tour!

Buy the Walking On Water DVD online at Island Water Sports.

Mike Doyle and Cheyne Cottrell before the event

Event at Eikon, Ft. Lauderdale

Midnight Madness 2008

2008-11-04T16:29:00.001-08:00

Midnight Madness this year was amazing! It was our biggest event ever!

Check out the photo gallery for the event here:
Midnight Madness 2008

And some special thanks to people and local businesses that made the event possible:

Eddie Kotlyarov
415 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Fl 33432

Tiki Cafe
Jerry & Pam Dilley
2009 N.E 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach Fl 33441
954-480-2723

Samuel Poeana
1341 N University Dr
Coral Springs Fl 33071
954-753-0779

Boardriders Cantina
T.J & Nicole
231 S.E 1 Ave
Boca Raton, Fl 33432
561-392-0044

Chris Honka
278 S Federal Hwy
Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441
954-834-0227

Bru's Room
Tony
123 N.E 20th Ave
Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441