Surf Report from Waterboyz for Sunday March 13th. Time to get set for Springbreak, stop by the shop. Sunny and a great day to get out and paddle. We rent paddleboards, so stop by. Surf is flat; some small shorebreak. 1foot at 3 seconds at the buoy. 1-2 foot seas. Winds SE 5-10<15. Low tide 4:05 am, High tide at 4:44pm, Sunset at 6:56pm. Sparrow Skate Church today in the skatepark at 6:30pm today. If you need anything else, call the shop at 433-2929. 

Epoxy verse PVC Paddle boards: What’s the difference when shopping SUP’s? Why the price difference in paddle boards that are  seemingly alike, but have as much as $100 difference in their price tags. Don’t jump so fast for what seems to be a great looking board at a low price. Epoxy and PVC boards come in many types of construction.  The key difference is in that type of material contruction or combination there of. The PVC board will be more expensive, yet much lighter. Give each a lift for yourself. The PVC board is superior construction rather than being hand laid up, a mold is used for durability and strenght,  an EPS core with epoxy fiberglass bond, then a PVC layer. That extra is worth it too. Why buy a board that is so heavy you can hardly left it to put it on your car? A little extra cost put in a PVC board may be worth it to you and pay for itself in the enjoyment of handling a more lightweight and easier to manuever paddle board. When choosing a board is there any other difference other than weight to tell the difference between PVC construction and Epoxy boards? Many boards do look very similar with paint fooling the buyer. An easy way to tell boards apart is that Epoxy boards almost always come with a pressure release valve? What’s that? When an epoxy board sits in the sun too long they build up internal pressure, and that needs to be released. A small valve can be opened to release that pressure and prevent cracks or pop outs. Some boards today come with “Gore Vents” which are “one way” pressure relief valves which were originally used in waterproof electronics. None the less almost all epoxy boards will have a vent present where as a PVC board has no need for one. So… now you know, you’ll find a lighter board of stronger more durable contruction in a PVC board, and you’ll know an Epoxy board by the the vent valve located on the deck. No matter which you choose, we’re glad to see you getting out on the water. You’ll certainly be having fun, but knowing what you are buying and getting for your money is important. Make the right choice and get the board that best meets your needs in how you plan to use it. For more information stop by Waterboyz, or visit us at Waterboyz.com. Where riding what we sell and knowing what we ride is what makes the difference in what we do for you. -Ed McManus-

Surf Report from Waterboyz for Saturday March 12th. Surf today is flat, but it is a great day to paddleboard. Come by and rent one and enjoy the day. Temps will reach 72 degrees and it will be sunny.Winds are south at 5-10 seas are 1 foot. low tide is at 2:06am and high tide is at 2:40pm. Sunsets at 5:55pm. water temp is 62 degrees. If you need anything else, call the shop at 433-2929. 

Surf Report from Waterboyz for Thursday March 10th. Cool but sunny this morning current temp is 49 degrees, so come take advantage of our winter clearance sale. All winterwear 50% off. All wetsuits and wetsuit accessories are 20-30% off.  Surf this morning is offshore and waist high with a few larger sets. Winds are NW 20-25 subsiding to 15-20,  Seas are 4-6 subsiding to 2-4 later today. High tide is 12:47am  and low tide is at 1:02pm. Sun sets today at 5:54. Waves at the buoy are 1.5 feet at 8 seconds.If you need anything else, call the shop at 433-2929. 

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Surf Report from Waterboyz for Wed, March 9th. Head high surf today, choppy and disorganized. Winds SE 20-25 with stronger gust. Winds will switch SW later. Seas are 6-8. There will be rain today and temps will reach 72 degrees. High tide will be at 11:59am and low tide will be at 11:51pm. Sun sets at 5:53pm. waves are 6 feet at 6 seconds at the buoy. There is a strong side shore drift, so be aware of undertow and rip currents, als man-owar jellies are present from gulfshores to Navarre. If you need anything else, call the shop at 433-2929.

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Got any ideas for the T-shirt Screenprint Design Contest? We’ve started getting some submissions. Got Skills? At Waterboyz our t-shirts are local favorites. We’re always being creative, but we thought it was time to get you involved in our fun…and support art and design in our community. Here’s your chance: Enter the Waterboyz T-shirt Screen Design Contest. Doodle on Napkins? Sketch on your notepad? Time to put pen to paper and get that design in print. Submit a design to our Waterboyz T-shirt Screen Print Design Contest, and we’ll print the winning design. No age limit, so whether you’re 12 or 20, or any age you can submit a design.  Get your idea created and send the image to us on our Facebook e-mail, or drop it by the shop. Deadline to enter is March 30th, 2011. All entries will become property of the shop and the winning design will be added to our line up of Waterboyz design tees. The waterboyz team will judge all entries and pick the winner. The winning submission will receive a $50.00 Waterboyz giftcard, and we’ll print and give you 12 of the t-shirts from your winning design. Not a bad prize for sketching on a napkin, or sitting down and cranking out some very cool bragging rights on a winning design. Win and you will be enjoying a $50.00 giftcard, and you can Share those 12 free tees with your friends. So, what are you waiting for? Put your talent in gear, and submit your design today.

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Waterboyz  Surf Update for Monday March 7th. Surf today is flat winds are N 15 - 20 Seas are 2 feet. High tide is at 10:44am and low tide is at 9:01pm. Sunsets at 5:52 pm. Waves at the buoy are .5 feet at 7 seconds. Water temp is 63 degrees It will be mostly sunny today with the high in the mid 60’s. Man-o-war jellies are in the surf  and shore break; be careful not to get stung. If you need anything else, call the shop at 433-2929.