The 4th Annual Clam Jam will be held on the south end of Long Beach Island this year at Beach One/Wooden Jetty in Holgate, NJ. Due to the replenishment in Harvey Cedars, we were forced to pick the most optimal spot considering waves, beach, parking, facilities, etc. Over 200 invites will be sent by September 11, 2010 – please reply in a timely manner as the first 128 spots will be filled by those surfers who are paid! The Clam Jam is an invitational surf contest, but we will surely miss a few LBI-area surfers who deserve to receive an invite – please let us know if you think you or someone you know should be invited as our list grows every year and we do our best to contact everyone! As with all surf contests, we have reserved no wave dates for October 23 & 24 if mother nature does not bless us with a perfect north swell on October 17th. Please check your availability for all of the dates when considering your invite. Bands & after party specifics TBA. Welcome to the south end!

Thanks to Jetty urchin Steve Smith, we traditionally have a little Jetty tent sale & BBQ in Harvey Cedars, NJ at the end of every summer. Steve’s working out on the west coast, but his stoked neighbors, The Gilmans’ are carrying on tradition! Come up to 15 East Burlington Avenue in Harvey Cedars (beach front) on Saturday, September 4th for the sale!

What:
The 2nd Annual Coquina Jam is an all-female surf contest which benefits breast cancer awareness – proceeds go to Boarding for Breast Cancer.

Team Selections:
The first 32 paid entries will have their names written on clam shells. On August 11th, at The Black Whale, we will randomly select the 2-woman teams which are based on age. The median age is found, the girls are split into 2 pools and then teams are selected with one girl coming from each pool. There are still spots available – please email us at info@jettylife.com for an entry form and waiver.

The Contest:
Surfers are to report to the 68th Street beach at 4pm on Wednesday, August 18th. At 5pm sharp, the first heat will be in the water as 32 female surfers will compete for the coveted Coquina Jam trophy. The final four teams advance and compete at the Clam Jam in October (10/17)! The NO WAVE DATE is the following Wednesday, August 25th.

Fundraising:
Speakeasy Pizza & The Black Whale have donated pizza and clams which will be for sale on the beach. Jetty will also be selling pink coozies, soda, water & event t-shirts. We will also be running a raffle with the ALO and the prize is a brand new Jetty surfboard! Come out and support local female surfers and a great cause from 5pm-dark on Wednesday, August 18th @ 68th Street in Brant Beach (no wave date 8/25).

Questions, comments and/or suggestions should be directed to info@jettylife.com. We are currently seeking volunteers to lend a hand at the contest. T-shirt sponsorships are still available for $100.

Join us at 6pm in the Long Beach Township ball field (6805 Long Beach Blvd) for a special viewing of “A Pleasant Surprise”. The 16mm surf film by Kyle Pahlow & Nick Zegel takes an honest look at some of NJ’s best surfers. Before the film is shown at dark, Nicotine & Brown will be performing live and tents by Jetty & Swell Colors will provide merchandise. The Southern Regional Surf Team will also be running a fundraiser at this event! Bring your beach towels and chairs for a great night presented by Long Beach Township & Jetty!

An evening of NJ surfing history @ the New Jersey Surfing Museum! Click here for more information on this wonderful event set up by Jon Coen and sponsored by Intercourse Brewing Company!

Join us in Jersey City on Saturday, July 10th for an awesome block party! Jetty tent sale, BBQ, beer, world cup…more event information available here.

Jetty & The Alliance for a Living Ocean have teamed up once again to kick off the summer at The Black Whale Bar & Fish House. Come on out on Wednesday, July 7th @ 10pm for the premiere of Cold Water, a 50/50 raffle with great prizes & a slideshow by Jonathan Hoover. Buy an ALO pint glass and receive domestic beer & Espolon tequila specials all night!

Jetty + Farias’ Surf & Sport have teamed up for the second straight year to bring you a Full Moon Fashion Show @ the Sea Shell! As if the Shell isn’t the place to be already, add in beautiful models, the Jetty & Farias’ crews, drink specials, stilt walking, palm reading, hula contests and lots more! Come out, chill by the pool and check out the latest summer styles offered by Farias’ & Jetty.

Cold Water is a short documentary shot in 16mm on surfing New Jersey through the winter. The project features Jetty team riders Dave Werner, Brian Williams & Pete Machotka. Come on out to Exit Skate Shop in Philadelphia on June 5th @ 6pm for some beer, food, music and of course….the premiere!