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Nearly a year in the planning and production stages has passed since GSI and Steve Walden signed the deal to offer the market place the Walden surfboard range in GSI’s 3 Phase Epoxy technology. The first of these boards shipped to surf shops across the USA this week.

“I saw the first production boards when I was at the GSI sponsored Noosa Festival of Surfing in Australia” said Steve. “The guys flew them down for me to look at. I was so pleased with what I saw, I knew right then that I had made the right decision to move my epoxy range to GSI and this technology”.

Walden Surfboards is the only brand outside of GSI’s South Point line ( Bonga Perkins/Carl Schaper, Dave Kalama/Jeff Timpone & Kym Thompson models) to have the 3 phase construction. The technology was launched in 2006 and has been well received on all levels of surfing since then. Bonga Perkins regularly rides his models on the WCT Longboard tour straight out of the box and a recent advertisement of Dave Kalama shows him riding his 9’2” model on a giant 4x overhead wave in Hawaii.

The 3 phase epoxy technology gives the rider a similar feel to a traditional polyester surfboard but with all the durability and performance benefits of epoxy construction. The 3 phase technology features a near puncture resistant skin that proved extra durability for the surfboard.

To see the entire Walden 3 Phase range and to find out more information please go to www.surfindustries.com/walden or call GSI customer service on 1 877 474 6503.

The Walden 3 Phase range will be rolling out to other market places around the world over the next 3 months. Ogunquit, Maine -

Liquid Dreams and the Meadowmere Resort have joined forces to support the Surfrider Foundation. As Maine's largest surf shop and Ogunquit's first Environmental Leader hotel, Liquid Dreams and the Meadowmere Resort will launch the Surf Ogunquit package on World Ocean Day on June 8. Video demonstrations, surfing education, live music and conservation information will be on hand throughout the weekend to launch Surf Ogunquit, a two night getaway that includes two hours of surfing instruction, board, wetsuit, breakfast, late check-out and more.

With every surfing stay, Liquid Dreams and the Meadowmere Resort will donate a percentage of the package to the Surfrider Foundation - a grassroots, non-profit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches. The hope is to educate more people on the joy of surfing while also increasing the awareness that we must protect our oceans for future generations to enjoy.

Liquid Dreams was established by Mark Anastas in 1996. It is recognized as the largest surf shop in Maine and continues to offer beginner and advanced surfing lessons to the state's many visitors. The company opened its first shop in Ogunquit and also features a second store with direct access to York Beach - both locations feature a wide range of surf fashion and surf gear.

Meadowmere Resort was established by the Cavaretta Family in 1983. It is recognized as an Environmental Leader by the State of Maine and continues to offer affordable deluxe accommodations and outstanding amenities in Ogunquit. The hotel welcomes guests year round to enjoy Ogunquit Beach, Perkins Cove, Marginal Way and more from its central village location.