Dick Pearce (manufacturer of wooden bellyboards from the 1960's to present)

The Life of Ply

Here is The Life of Ply awarded 'Most Inspirational film' by Mark Kermode at the Board Shorts event, Cornwall Film Festival 2008. The film features the talents of the wonderful Dorothy and Peter Long, as well as some beautiful music from 'The Loose Salute' http://www.theloosesalute.com.
I hope it fires your soul, stay stoked, Christiaan.

A Life of Ply inspires all.

News Splash:
'The Life of Ply', a film by Christiaan Bailey, featuring the talents of Dorothy (aka: Dot) and Peter Long, was voted the 'Most Inspirational Film' of the Board Shorts screening event as part of the Cornwall Film Festival.
The prize, sponsored by Leap (www.leapmedia.co.uk) and awarded by a panel of highly respected judges, was accepted by Dorothy Long from Mark Kermode (BBC, Respected Film Critic), on behalf of Ocean Motion Pictures and Christiaan Bailey, to a tremendous clamour of cheers, clapping, wolf whistles (Dot's still got the magic!), and hoots from the very appreciative crowd.
The award winning film will be available to view on this blog very soon!
Stay stoked everyone!

Obama Bodysurfs !

At last a new school dude in the White House , & dig this , he surfs ! Now all we need to do is to add a bit of ply to the equation & world domination will be ours !

Timber teasers at Board Shorts film event

To all of you moving image enthusiasts. There is an exciting surf movie screening event, taking place at the Sandsifter (a cocktail lounge bar, which is rather popular with beach going folk), near Gwithian in Hayle, this Saturday the 8th of November.
Rumour has it that there will be some hard-core ply action (a short film and a slide show) featuring amongst the eclectic blend of entertainment on offer; which also includes music from the Dodge Brothers (skiffle band) and some lovely Disc jockey types (Sir Vinyl of the Fattest).
There is limited seating for those of you who might have weary legs, but if you get there early, you stand a good chance of sitting comfortably throughout.
Doors Open at 7pm, Tickets can be purchased on the night, or in advance direct from the Sandsifter (www.sandsifter.eu) or The Princess Pavilion Box Office (01326) 211222 (www.cornwallfilmfestival.com).
I hope to see you there, no doubt you will see me, as I am hosting the evening, I hope to make it a most enjoyable affair.
Christiaan.

Championship catch up.

Hello to all you lovely, sporting folk.
John and I, hope you all managed to catch "CountryFile's" piece on the 2008 World Championships. If not, don't worry, you can now view it on BBC iplayer. It's the one that aired on Sunday 12th October. The piece on the Championships is about 40 minutes in.
Your's truly was in attendance and shot the water footage for the Beeb, I have put some highlights in the movie above, but rest assured there is plenty more material and I will try and get it posted over the next couple of weeks. Enjoy!
Christiaan.

What a pair of beauties!

Ever since my induction to prone timber surf riding, I have reveled in a thrill so in tune with the wave face and all the natural elements, which bring so much joy.
The timber board in all it's fin-less, tuned in simplicity, is certainly a treat to be cherished.
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