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Arnette Surf Crew Slays The North Shore

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Arnette's Hawaiian surf brigade recently linked up for a serious shred session at The North Shore. Check out Fred Patacchia, Joel Centeio, Mason Ho, Timmy Reyes and Zeke Lau doing what they do best! Just another day at the office boys...

Fred Patacchia finishes in the Semi's at Pipe

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:07:42 +0000

Pipeline is no easy wave to tame, especially when it's 6-8 foot, offshore and dredging barrels as it was this past week for the Volcom contest. It truly was a sight to behold, especially when our very own Fred Patacchia was out there scoring high 9's. Fred was having one hell of a run, and during his quarter final heat he pulled in deep behind the peak and got so barreled it was scary. If he wouldn't have made it out then he would've been severly hurt. But, Fred is Fred so he did...and boy did he ever do it in style. In fact, it was probably that heat that did him in. He exerted so much energy that when the semis rolled around he was probably running on fumes, and in all honesty, if the competition was based on one wave then he would have won, easily! But it wasn't, and although John Florence went on to win the comp Freddy sure did put on one hell of a show, and for that, we are thankful. Don't worry though, as you'll be seeing much more of Fred and his winning ways as the WCT kicks off in February. For the full story head to Surfline.

Team Arnette going strong at the Volcom Pipe Pro

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:05:13 +0000

Everybody knows that Pipeline is the ultimate proving grounds when it comes to the surf world, so, when the ASP rated 5-star Volcom Pipe Pro comes to town surfers are knocking on the door from everywhere to get in on the action. Lucky for us, all of our heavy hitters came to town to battle it out with the best of 'em and have been fairing quite well. Timmy Reyes scored a bomb in his heat, and, well, Freddy P has just pretty much been doing what he has his whole life...dominate the Pipeline left. Meanwhile, young gun Marc Lacomare has channeled his momentum from his recent win at the World Juniors and has been quietly advancing in his own right. Can somebody say darkhorse? Below are a few photos from the Day 2 action, but for a complete wrap up head over to Surfline and check out their stellar reporting. We'll continue to keep you posted as our boys keep winning.

To watch the event live head here.

Freddy P doing what he does best.

Timmy Reyes is no stranger to the Backdoor barrels.

"Yo Bruce, let's sit on these other two guys" jokes Freddy with his good friend before paddling out to do work. They both advanced.

Freddy P set to co-host one of the biggest nights in Surfing

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0000

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (November 30, 2010) - With the 40th annual SURFER Poll Awards presented Samsung and Verizon Wireless less than one week away, SURFER Magazine is pleased to announce that Sal Masekela will return to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Charismatic Hawaiian surf star Fred Patacchia Jr. will co-host alongside him. And making their red carpet debut, Mark Healey and SURFER's own Saxon Boucher will team up to cover the pre-show events and grab all of the behind-the-scenes exclusives for the live webcast beginning Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m. HST / 9 p.m. PST on Surferpoll.com

"Surfing's biggest award show in my home town, and I get to co-host it alongside Sal-there's no other way to put it, I'm stoked," says Patacchia.

"It makes so much sense that the industry's most monumental night will finally take place on surfing's biggest stage," added Masekela. "I'm humbled and honored to share the stage with Freddy in presenting what will no doubt be one of the most memorable Surfer Poll Awards in history."

This year's SURFER Poll Awards will be held in honor of recently lost legend, three-time World Champion Andy Irons. While acknowledging all of the surfers lost this year, the event will put a heavy focus on Andy and the legacy he leaves behind in and out of the water. Another focal point of this year's show will be Kelly Slater's 10th world title win. Touted as the world's most dominant athlete, Kelly's accomplishments have catapulted the sport of surfing and garnered the world's attention.

In years past, the SURFER Poll has bestowed top honors to some of the great surfing icons including Phil Edwards, Shaun Tomson, Tom Curren, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Sofia Mulanovich, and Stephanie Gilmore. With an onslaught of new school talent beginning to make their mark this year, it's uncertain whether the veterans will retain their stronghold on the rankings, or whether we may just see a surprising changing of the guard.

The 40th annual SURFER Poll presented by Samsung and Verizon Wireless will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010, at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. Attendance is by invitation only, but be sure to catch all of the behind-the-scenes and red carpet exclusives along with the event via the live webcast at Surferpoll.com. The show will be simulated on Oceanic Cable channel 250 (letterboxed) and in high definition on channel 1250 (fullscreen). FUEL TV will also be airing an hour-long show on the Surfer Poll Awards on January 5, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

French Lay Day with Freddy P

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0000

While most of the other competitors have to worry about advancing through their Round 2 heats, Freddy P gets to sit back and free surf seeing how he doesn’t have to surf again until Round 3. No better place to be able to chill and relax than Hossegor, France. Check out the photo gallery on Surfline.

Freddy P Snaps On His Board On TW SURF

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Looks like TransWorld SURF magazine picked up on our little interview with Fred Patacchia. If you missed it, you definitely need to read the whole piece and can find it here on the Arnette Antics blog under “Post WCT Lowers Pro interview with Arnette’s Fred Pattachia” now!