MATSURFERS.COM NEWS - OCTOBER 2019
Welcome to the October, 2019 MatSurfers.com Newsletter. We have stacks in store for you this month including news of films, weddings, matmeets and clothes as well as some amazing mat art so get stuck in kids!
NY MATMEET
Matmeet alert! Not a ton of notice on our part but maybe a reminder for some. Our good friends over at the Matsurfing Society of New York are holding a wee get together at Rockaway Beach (Rockaway 77th) on 26-27 October. Lets get a good showing over there mat fans!
MATSURFERS.COM TEES
We’re pleased to launch our MAtSurfers.com teeshirts. These are made out of super comfortable SoftStyle cotton and brinted with sharp, vynil. These sell at £28 GBP and are available in light blue or kiwi.
We’ve discovered that US sizing tends to be bigger than European sizing so if you are from the States and like a bit of room in your tees, consider a size up.
Cick on the picture to get yours.
MATS IN THE MAINSTREAM… AGAIN…
This comes up from time to time with main stream surf media giving surfmats a nod. This time, it’s the most main of streams with Surfer Mag!
https://www.surfer.com/features/8-unconventional-surfboards-to-try-this-season/
As you can see in the comments, the mainstream seems to be interested so lets all be ready to answer any questions with openness, love and joy toi welcome a few off board!
Good to see 4GF in the mix.
WEDDING BELLS
Yes, yes, yes!!! One of mat surfing’s old timers (although he’s actually pretty young), Matt Pierce has been made an honest man by his wonderful new wife, Katlynn
Jamo “Mattitude” Sowell has put up a video of the day on his YouTube account for those. Thankfully, the dude in front of the camera got out of the way just in time foe the “I do’s”!
We’re sure you all want to join us in saying congratulations to Matt and Katlynn. We love you both!
SALT IN THE BLOOD
Not a matsurfing film. but a film featuring a matsurfer and absolute legend (in all senses of the word), Tom Carroll.
This is a beautifully crafted film by Christopher Ireland, who spent time with Tom exploring his collection of photographs taken over many years on his years travelling the worls as a professional surfer. The full movie is available on YouTube and is a great watch.
Check out more of Christopher Ireland’s amazing work here:
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Well, slightly cheating here with the photo of the moth being a photo of paintings of the month. Mat Clown, Pete D’Ewart sent us this photo of 5 surf mat paintings by Kevin A Short.
An artist of considerable renown, we would have to say that these are tremendous collectors pieces. Pete has quite the gallery over there!
Have a look at more of Kevin’s work on his website: https://www.kevinashort.com/sunburning.html
As always, we welcome your feedback and contributions.
Thanks
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