Aquaholics Surfing Blog

Thomas Meyerhoffer!

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:31:00 +0100

This Friday, the 17th of June. 8 am surf/ sup demo with Thomas Meyerhoffer. Come meet the artist/innovator/shaper! thomas meyerhoffer: changing the shape of modern surfing image by nick allen since 2004 thomas meyerhoffer has been developing a new kind of surfboard which is now considered by some as the most radical leap in surfboard desi...

Special Surfer Nights (Autism Aspergers ) PLEASE get your info here.

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:52:00 +0100

Okay, Here's the info you've all been looking for! Tuesday June 21, July 19 and August 16. Always the third Tuesday of the summer months. You call the shop to register (your surfer doesn't need to be A/A, just "special", downs, Dubowicz...). We supply wetsuits and surfboards. We try for two volunteers per surfer. One to help catch th...

Surf Camps and Lessons

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:50:00 +0100

Riding high through another successful season of surfing lessons- Aquaholics Surf Shop deeply encourages everyone to suit up, get in the water, and give surfing a try! We offer all kinds of different ways to learn the amazing sport of surfing. Aquaholics is offering Fall weekend surf camps for everyone ages 6 to 66. For those who do not fi...

Mom's Morning free surf

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:26:00 +0100

Here's the current status of the FREE SURF. It's Tuesday A.M. It starts at 9. We supply all the gear. We meet at the shop at 8:30 to get you fitted with a wetsuit. You sign a waiver and meet us at the beach. PLEASE do NOT leave your car or clothes at the shop. We start the "theory" lesson at (around) 9. We surf till (around) 10 or 10:30. When we...

Special Surfer Nights (Autism Aspergers ) PLEASE get your info here. This is current!

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 08 May 2011 22:11:00 +0100

Who's up for SUPing Lake Louise?

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0100

I am trying to figure out if it's worth organizing a trip to Lake Louise to go out SUPing. It would be posh for evenings and workout hard in the daytime. Staying at the Fairmount Hotel. Check the images... Gorgeous. Who's interested? Send an email please.

May Day YARD Sale (SUNDAY, May 1st)

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:05:00 +0100

We have TONS of new stuff arriving for summer and to make room for more we need to clear out the stuff we have on the racks. We have 6/5/4, 5/4/3, 4/3 and 3/2 XCEL,O'Neill, RipCurl, and Patagonia wetsuits at closeout pricing. Booties, Gloves, Mitts, Hoods... 2010 Summer Swimwer, Boardshorts, Tee shirts, Sandals, Nixon Watches, Smith Sunglasse...

Deals on Stand Up Paddles SUP

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:26:00 +0100

We have a few SUPs that we're clearing out before the new batch arrives. Paddles are included. Call the shop to see what's in stock. 207-967-8650.

Aussie teen surf chat

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:54:00 +0100

http://www.habbo.com/community/celebrity_visits

OZ, Sydney, New South Wales. Next up- Noosa Surf Festival

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100

Sydney to Byron Bay Well, apparently, my photos won't upload. I'll speak with my webmaster and try to resolve the issue, read the text and check back later for the photos. Sorry. 3/4... STILL not loading. Sorry, please keep coming back. NEXT UP- NOOSA. We left Boston at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, February 20th. After 28+ hours on plan...

Off to see the wizard

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:26:00 +0100

Okay, well... it's time to go again. Marc and I are off to Oz for a month. We'll be starting in Sydney and driving North to Brisbane. Marc has work in Columboola. We'll be surfing as much as possible. It has been a cauldron of extreme conditions around there, so I'll be blogging with the conditions. Apparently Brisbane (the size of Boston) was...

Steal Of The Week! Used H-Bomb by Ripcurl

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:22:00 +0100

Pretend that it is summer again with this used Rip Curl H Bomb. The H Bomb keeps you warm and surfing for hours, even in the middle of February. Rip Curl has ...

Next Trip

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:14:00 +0100

Wow! What a year for travel for Marc (my husband of 30 years) and I. Last February, we did the usual trip to Costa Rica, staying in the lovely home of Molly Cruz. What a gorgeous villa. See the blog for photos. Call or visit Frijoles Locos surf shop for rental information for fully equipped homes and apartments, along with surf trips or any ot...

In now...skateboards

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Aquaholics is adding a new "skate department". Please send your suggestions to info@aquaholicsurf.com

Valentines Day Special

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:06:00 +0100

Valentines day special. 2 for 1 lessons. Call the shop for a gift certificate! Use the GC anytime (in case you're a wuss). Take your sweetheart out for a lovely experience at the beach. Anytime. Picnic basket, wine, cheese, chocolate...

Movie Night

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:40:00 +0100

This Friday, January 28th. 7 P.M. Be there! STOP! NEXT WEEK! February 4th. Any requests?

Costa Rica Quick trip.

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:07:00 +0100

Hi everyone, I just returned from a quick trip to Costa Rica. It was a 13 day visit with my sister in law, Gail McAuley at Hotel La Marejada, the cutest little hotel in Playa Grande- check it out at www.lamarejada.com . I visited Corynne, Ian and Finn Bean at Frijoles Locos Surf and Spa up the road to get a board. That store is amazing. K...

Winter Hours

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:50:00 +0100

Well, we're into winter hours. Monday through Friday, 10 to 5, Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 3. At least the days are getting longer again! We'll be updating the website soon and the new e-store will be online shortly, in the meantime, email to see if we have a closeout xcel wetsuit for your next session.

Still have a few Quintana Roo Triathalon wetsuits $150 off.

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:37:00 +0100

We have limited sizes, but we are selling what we have at ridiculous prices. Get ready for this season.

December News...and SALE!

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:22:00 +0100

Well, Prelude is in full swing. We have a FREE SURF CLINIC scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday. We provide everything but the goosebumps. Call to pre register, so we'll be sure to have the gear. Please stop in for a Prelude beverage and snack. We are open with our extended hours; Monday through Friday 10 to 8, Saturday 9 to 8 and Sunday 9 ...

Hours for December

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:33:00 +0100

10 to 8 Monday through Friday 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5 Sunday We will close at 3 on December 24th and will open at 10 December 26th, with winter hours until May. Monday through Friday 10-5 Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3.

Prelude Weekends, FREE SURF & SUP demos, Winter WETSUIT sale, Indo Boards, Sector 9, Patagonia

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Don't forget This weekend kicks off the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude BLOCK PARTY! Aquaholics will be offering FREE SURF & SUP clinics Saturdays December 4th and 11th. We provide everything but you! Make a day of it, Chrismas Prelude is a guaranteed good time. See the schedule of events online at christmasprelude.com ...

Wetsuit Sale

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:10:00 +0100

In preparation for the "Grand Opening" of the new e-store, w e just received a massive shipment of closeout Xcel wetsuits, booties and gloves/mitts. These prices can't be beat. The store is not up yet, but will be soon. These suits and accessories may not last. Call to see if we have something in your size. Thanks!

Vikersund "skiflying"

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:41:00 +0100

Sunday, when we returned from Norfjell Resort http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxvcMD6oT-s&feature=related we decided to have a look around. We drove to Vikersund, where Marc is working on a new projec. He had seen the "ski jump" where they are building a new jump with a hill size of 225 meters. This will make Vikersundbakken the l...

Visiting Norway (yeah, the country, yeah in WINTER).

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:14:00 +0100

Hi everyone. Marc has work in Norway, so I thought this might be the only chance I get to see this place. First, it's gorgeous. It's a lot like Western Maine, on steroids. The Hotel we're staying at is called Krøderheimen and it's in Krøderen. About 2 hours drive North of Oslo. The house is gorgeous. It was recently renovated, resto...

Wetsuit Sale, Surf n Salsa, Kennebunk Christmas Prelude Demo and Clinic

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:35:00 +0100

Aquaholics is expecting a large shipment of Xcel 4/3, 5/4/3 and 6/5/4 Infiniti and Drylock Wetsuits and a great variety of booties, gloves and Mitts in all sizes At RIDICULOUS prices, these are previous years models, brand new, and priced so you can have a dry wetsuit for every session! Call or email to reserve your size and thickness. We shou...

Seaglass Project... Tuna model

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:48:00 +0100

We have the 6'2 in for Demo, come try it. It's a blast, once you get the hang of it. I'm no stellar surfer and I got up on my third try, and got about 8 waves that I could say I "surfed". Give it a go, and see how you do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjeyrIUgqY

What 'SUP?

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:33:00 +0100

Well, we closed the OOB store as of November 1, so you're going to have to drive to Kennebunk (or call for delivery). The Xcel, Oneill and Ripcurl Suits, Gloves, Mitts and Booties are in. We have plenty of boards and accessories for the Holiday and vacation season. We have new Hurley boardshorts to fill in the missing sizes and bikinis, sunscr...

Nova Scotia surf Hurricane Igor

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0100

Last year, our friends Pete Hansen, Crystal Rose Thomas and Niels VanWijk bought some land in Nova Scotia. Pete, Crystal and I have been planning a trip up there all summer. My husband just finished riding his BMW R1200GS through Quebec, Labrador, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and PEI, so he couldn't get away. After surfing Friday morn...

Another AMAZING Special Surfer Night.

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:31:00 +0100

HOLLLLYYYYY COW! How lucky are WE? All my friends and volunteers- YOU ARE AMAZING! To all you families, thanks for sharing your cute, ADORABLE kids! Thanks everyone for a RIDICULOUS TURNOUT! Just goes to show what a small network can do. Tomorrow...THE WORLD! Right after I get a NAP. I'll post photos when I get some. And- if you have...

Special Surfer Autism Asperger Kids Night

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:36:00 +0100

This Tuesday is Special Surfer Night. We need Volunteers again. We GUARANTEE you'll have a BLAST! Call the shop to sign up. THANKS!

Thank you thank you thank you!

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:07:00 +0100

Thanks to the MANY volunteers who came to Special Surfer night. We had extra. Hope you weren't disappointed when we had a surfer shortage! What an amazing community! WE ROCK! Here's Hunter, Ben and Marc as photographed by Tim Frechette. I'll be getting more from Tim. Next "Special Surfer Night" will be Tuesday August 17. You have to call ...

Volunteer HEAVEN!

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:09:00 +0100

Thanks to all our generous friends, we now have 26 kid surfers, 26 surfer volunteers and 26 or more "catchers". That's 78 people in the water. PREPARE for the MAYHEM! This is going to be SO FUN! See you tomorrow night! Thanks again!

Special Surfer Autism Asperger Kids Night

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:21:00 +0100

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! PLEASE CALL THE SHOP! This event takes place this Tuesday, July 20 at 5:30 and runs to 7:00. We need two people for each kid and currently have only THREE SURFER volunteers signed up with 17 kids on the list! PLEASE CALL! 207-967-8650.

Stand Up Paddleboards to Demo or Rent

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:58:00 +0100

We have a great selection of Stand Up Paddle boards in stock right now at competitive prices. Most boards are also available to be "demo'd" so this is an opportunity to "try before you buy". Please call before you come in to be sure they're not rented.

Surf and Science Camp

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 30 May 2010 08:21:00 +0100

Want the kids to keep on learning right through summer and see learning as a fun, exhilarating experience (and get them out into the fresh air)? The ocean is a great classroom that has many interesting secrets to reveal. Give us your kids for a week and have them come home teaching YOU about the ocean! Surf and Science Camps will ...

Summer is in like a LION!

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:37:00 +0100

WOW! It feels like we have already had more summer this year than we had all last year! What a wonderful gift! AND we're getting some nice little peelers with this delightful warm weather. I have been having a blast with the Women at Higgins. You ladies (and Nanl) ROCK! Danielle, Sylvia and Buffy, don't give up! That was a rough day. Leig...

What's up.

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:35:00 +0100

The triathalon suits are in. I bought a projector for movie nights. We'll be having vid nights inside when it's cold or crummy, and out back when it's nice. We have a BUNCH of SUPs coming. Summer fashion and swim is arriving daily. And Mom's morning will be at Higgins this Tuesday. Call to register.

Quintana Roo Triathalon Suits at a COMPETITIVE price.

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:18:00 +0100

You compete? Us too!$355, while they last. MSRP is $400. Quintana Roo's Hydro suits may actually be the first energy saving device ever created for the sport of triathlon. Hydro suits 5mm Metal neoprene torso keeps you warm while its hydrophobic quality reduces drag in the water. With more features than ever, the Hydrofull is so effic...

What's new?

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:48:00 +0100

Just returned from SurfExpo in Orlando with lots of new ideas and goals. New this spring, something going on every morning. Fitness levels will be through the roof! 2 hour SUP Monday, Wednesday and Friday A.M. with a goal for a long distance SUP trip camping along the Maine coast late summer... I'm thinking support boat with tents, cooking suppl...

Used SUP

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:46:00 +0100

Used 11'6 Paddleboard, paddle included, $700. Shortboards & skimboards on sale. In stock Wetsuits 30% off (hurry, limited supply). Call the shop weekends to buy and have them shipped. *We're closed during the week starting January 26th. WOOOHHOOOOO! Costa Rica here I come! *See winter hours blog.

Winter Hours

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:19:00 +0100

Okay, hope you all had a great Christmas (you know, December 25th). We'll be winding down for the winter trips. I leave for Orlando SurfExpo January 13th to the 16th. Eric will be open weekends, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3. I will be in the shop Monday through Friday 12-5 until SurfExpo, then I'll be back with regular winter hours until I ...

TOP TEN

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:25:00 +0100

Maine has some pretty good surfers. Aquaholics would like to know who you think is the best. Let's put it to vote. We can create categories; Retro Masters (those who are over 50) Still got its (over 40) Yahoos (over 30), Prime of their lifers (20 and over) and Groms (under 20). We'll come up with a deadline when this gets off the ground. We're g...

What a GREAT PARTY!

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:18:00 +0100

Thanks to Global Surf Industries for the donation of a SURFBOARD (any in stock board!), Rob Molt from Sector Nine for the donation of a skateboard (any in stock board!), Marc Angelillo from Rip Curl for gloves, Mike Saras from Dakine for a BUNCH of Dakine schwag, Greg Levy from O'neill for a BUNCH of O'neill schwag, Alexis Wruble from Reef and ...

Surf and Salsa donations and schwag list.

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:46:00 +0100

So far we have as donationsfor the Surf and Salsa FUNDRAISER event this weekend. For info, read the previous blog. Aquaholics is paying for the band and the door proceeds go to Surfrider A surfboard from Global Surf Industries (We're going to clear all other boards from the store and let them have their pick from surfboards I have in...

Surfrider Salsa Kennebunk Prelude

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +0100

Mark your calendar for this Saturday, December 5th. Primo Cubano, a fantastic Cuban Dance Band will be playing at a Salsa Dance party at the surf shop starting at 8. DON'T MISS IT. Proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation, with an emphasis on keeping public access open to Goose Rocks Beach.

Great weekend!

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0100

So, Friday was growing and disorganized. Saturday was fun at some surprise spots. Kennebunk was fun, but a little disorganized. Not as big as we were hoping for. Sunday was pretty much the same, and dwindling in size. Monday was diminishing further, but fun enough that I blew the shop off for a few hours in the afternoon. I barely was there! Tue...

Surf Report from Kennebunk

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:28:00 +0100

Hi, Kennebunk is a little bigger than yesterday- overhead. I't disorganized like yesterday though. Looks like the swell is dropping or we're seeing a lull. Get out there before it's gone. Another New England fake out? Arrrgggh. Hope not. Today is supposed to be North wind,8-11 ft. Tonight, dropping to 6-9 with West wind. We'll see! ...

Wetsuits

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0100

Eric sold almost every wetsuit in stock Saturday, so I'll be ordering more closeout suits, call the shop to see if we can get your size.

Surf Report from Kennebunk

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:34:00 +0100

Surf Report, a little messy and disorganized this morning, like yesterday only bigger. The wind is supposed to pick up. Find an East facing cove! Tomorrow... KENNEBUNK or Higgins. Expect crowds. Seems like people are going out by the jetty. http://www.kennebunkbeachmaine.com/webcam.htm

Primo Cubano Dance party

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:25:00 +0100

Mark your calendar, Saturday December 5th! Aquaholics is celebrating Prelude with a distinctively tropical flair. Starting at 8, we'll be pushing the racks out of the way, and lining the boards against the back wall. Get ready to dance! We're trying to gauge interest to arrange to have Salsa lessons here on Saturday nights. If you're interested,...

Noon update, Friday 11/13

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0100

Marc Angelillo just came in, he says 4-6 and bigger on the sets. It's pretty clean and lined up. If you can get out today, go! Tomorrow will probably be blown out. Sunday should be memorable. We've got people coming from EVERYWHERE!

Update as of 7:15 A.M. Friday, 11/13

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:14:00 +0100

BRING your shortboard!

Surf Report from Kennebunk as of 6:20 A.M. Friday, Nov 13th.

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:51:00 +0100

Hi, Grover called. He was watching it from the car, clean, waist to chest high. Perfect lines. He wasn't going to even get in, but he saw a set and it was nice enough to entice him in. Meredith said bring a longboard. Sounds like a warm up session. It's getting big down south, and I've had a lot of calls "from away". I think it's going to be a z...

Change of seasons, change your suit.

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0100

With the coming swell, get ready for colder water! Our wetsuit supply is limited, and after they're gone, we will have to order suits as needed. That takes a week to ten days. Just so you know. We have ample supplies of many brands of booties and gloves.

Wetsuits

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0100

We just received an order of wetsuits from the closeout list. NEW 5/4/3 XCEL DRYLOCKS $300. Used reconditioned 5/4/3 DRYLOCKS $200. Get them while they're here. They won't last long. We also have a full size run of women's suits on sale too. Booties, gloves, mitts...

Wetsuit Sale

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:48:00 +0100

We're doing it again. We've got Xcel, Patagonia and Rip Curl on sale with more closeouts on the way. The bootie rack and glove rack are fresh. Get your size now. The water's getting cold and there's more surf on the way!

Fall Surf in Maine

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:59:00 +0100

Well, there's frost on the pumpkin and fire in the woodstove! The swells have been showing up nearly every weekend. Last weekend (October 16th, 17th and 18th) were fun, even IF it snowed Sunday afternoon while we surfed Old Orchard beach. Brrrr. This past weekend was a wee bit warmer, and we were expecting gale winds to accompany the r...

Skim Contest Results

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:19:00 +0100

Last Sunday's SKIM COMPETITION was a great success. We had 12 competitors, and Sheldon gave out prizes including a ZAP PRO SKIMBOARD. 3 competitors drove up from massachusetts to compete.Here is the list of winners... 16 & Older: 1st: Sean Kennely 2nd: Evan White 3rd: Tie between Kristin Hurley and Derek Wholley 15 & Under: 1st: Spen...

August Aspergers/Autism night

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:34:00 +0100

Tuesday, August 18th will be our last A/A surf night. VOLUNTEERS needed! July's surf night hosted 23 kids and we could've used a few more surf volunteers. Please call or email to sign up, and tell anyone with Autistic or Aspergers kids to contact us to come surf for free!

Patagonia Fall Wetsuits

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:53:00 +0100

Aquaholics just received our FALL PATAGONIA WETSUIT shipment. We're offerenig 15% off till September 1. We will ship! Call the shop to get your environmentally friendly, WARM, wool lined PATAGONIA WETSUIT OR ACCESSORIES.

Skim Board Contest

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:17:00 +0100

Hi all you SKIM Enthusiasts! We'll be hosting several events this summer. This Sunday, the 12th of July, another later in the month and two in August. Call the shop or stop in to register.

Special Surfer (Autism and Aspergers') Surf Night

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:04:00 +0100

This years (Austism Aspergers) Special Surfer nights will be the third Tuesdays of June (16th), July (21st) and August (18th). Participation is free and everything is provided by Aquaholics. Call to register. We will take as many as we have volunteers, and it's first come first serve. We need height, weight, age and trigger information. We'll ...

NO SURFING?

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:40:00 +0100

Okay everybody, CALM DOWN. Friday afternoon, Marc Spaulding came in to the surf shop in a bit of an agitated state. He had just been to the beach and saw that the signs posted on the back of the lifeguard stands now listed SURFING as one of the "NO" activities. Evidently everyone who surfs or has an interest in surfing is up in arms. ...

Sydney to Cann River

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:21:00 +0100

Marc finished work Tuesday, ahead of schedule. Wednesday we packed up the car and headed south on Australian Route 1. The drive was beautiful and followed the coast most of the way. We are in wine country, and the rolling hills are beautiful. Some of the fields are full of grazing kangaroos. We saw a few that had been hit along the side of the...

Update from OZ

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:41:00 +0100

Well, Friday Bex and I bought two all day travel tickets for $14 each, hopped on a train here in Cronulla and took it to Circular Cay (with two transfers). Got off the train and onto the Manly Beach Ferry (included in the all day travel tix). SO fun and touristy! We passed right by the Sydney Opera House. We also passed near the Sydney Harbour...

Bundeena Walkabout

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:21:00 +0100

Well, it’s Wednesday, March 18 here, and this morning I went on the ferry to see Corynne Bean’s mum. Some of you know Corynne from Playa Grande in Costa Rica. She and her husband also came to the shop when we were in the old location to do surf lessons. They now own Frijoles Locos Surf Shop and Spa in Playa Grande. Cheryl (Corynne’s mum) li...

Australia; land of Crocodiles and Sharks...

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:22:00 +0100

Well, the plane ride was way better than expected. We had an exit row, and leg room galore. We flew Quantas and the flight crew was great. Not to say we weren’t tired. 27 hours from start to finish. Sydney, a view from the plane. Our hotel is right at the beach and there’s a great little mall with everything you’d need at grea...

Off to the land of Oz.

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:50:00 +0100

Hi all, Marc and I are off to Australia tomorrow, March 12th. We'll be in Cronulla (hopefully I'll see Occy!) for 2 weeks while Marc works on a building, then on March 29th we fly over to New Zealand. Whare Heke (our Shop Maori Bone Jewelry Carving supplier) will pick us up at the airport and we will drive directly to RAGLAN to surf and fi...

Morocco overview, mostly photos.

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:58:00 +0100

MOROCCO, 12/26/08-1/7/09 A friend of ours Pete “Kiwi” Hansen visited Morocco last winter. (Pete makes it his mission in life to surf everywhere in the world that there are waves to ride, to date his favorite has been the Galapagos Islands.) This winter, Pete is working in Morocco, at the surf camp where he stayed last winter. Pete is an ama...

Surf Peru; Penascal Surf Camp Road Trip to Chicama

Nanci Boutet — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:52:00 +0100

November 2008 Peru Surf Trip Lunar Road Marc and I went to Peru to meet up with Bill Cannell, a friend from Camden. Bill has been going to Peru for years and has the place wired. He has lots of friends in Lima and the surrounding area. He hooked us up with Surf Penascal Surf Camp in San Bartolo, about an hour south of Lima...

New Year Morocco

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:21:00 +0100

January 1, Happy New Year! We got up and decided to go out for breakfast. We walked to out favorite restaurant, Labass, (HOMEMADE Hollandaise on the eggs Bennie) but Mohammad was still getting ready for the day, so we went on to Restaurant Tenerife. We had the "Berber Breakfast" there too. The Amalou is addicting. The eggs were a little over f...

New Year's Eve Taghazoute

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:09:00 +0100

December 31, We went on surf safari at Tamri in the morning. It looked a little bumpy from shore, but turned out to be very fun. I caught some great, steep lefts here. Tamri has so many sandbars that you have to duck dive about 30 times to get to the outside (kind of like Malpais, Costa Rica). The wind picked up and blew it out shortly after ...

Big Wednesday at the Portsmouth Music Hall

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:35:00 +0100

Scene @ Five: Big Wednesday with Todo Bien Big Wednesday: Portsmouth Music Hall is celebrating the Seacoast Surf Scene with two back to back events. Starting at 5pm in the lobby, we’ll be featuring vintage footage of the 1960s and ’70s Seabrook surf scene and “comfortable grooves” laid down by live band (and local surfers) Todo Bien. W...

Aquaholics Surf Trip Morocco; December 30

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:27:00 +0100

December 30th We all went on a road trip to Immsouane (seems like there are several ways to spell and say many villages and beaches). Check the Moroccan site: http://www.morocco.com/blog/visit-imouzzer-ida-outanane We had two cars full of people. We stopped for a Berber Breakfast at Tamri Valley. The Tamri Valley was beautiful and the restau...

Aquaholics Surf Trip Morocco; December 29

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:22:00 +0100

December 29th, today we did actually go out to Anchor Point WITH PETE (in the dark). Pete jumped off the rock before it was even light out. Marc then waded out from the beach at the North side of the rocks and drifted into the peak area. I watched to be sure he wasn't maimed, then did the same. I saw a few rock boils nearby, and the sets were bi...

Aquaholics Surf Trip Morocco; December 28

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:00 +0100

December 28th, We planned on a dawn session with Pete at Anchor Point, as it’s a zoo after sunrise. We woke to Chrystal knocking on the door to wake us, but Marc wasn't quite awake and told her we’d meet her and Pete there. Ummm, in the dark? Walking along a dark road along a dark path to a place I’d never been? Jumping off a rock? Did I...

Aquaholics Surf Trip Morocco; December 27

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:08:00 +0100

We arrived December 27th. That afternoon we went out to Banana Point, a fun, easy wave but the wind was making a mess of things. We paddled out, but surfed like kooks (be quiet, Billy) in the choppy mess. Every place is a long right point here. Every spot. I don't think there are any "lefts" except for the beach breaks, which are few and ...

Aquaholics Surf Trip Morocco

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:50:00 +0100

Nanci, Abdullah and Scooby-Doo at Devils Rock Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THC4jd5FQHU Hi everybody, Sorry it’s taken so long to get this out. It was little difficult to get on the computer at the surf camp. I pieced together this blog as a document and edited it at home . Marc and I went to visit our friend Peter ...

The Maine Show Surfing Part 2

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:35:09 +0100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkh5df8KKXE

The Maine Show Surfing Part 1

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:31:54 +0100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jDwdtJHbag

Prelude

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:47:00 +0100

Thank you, all you early bird shoppers. What an amazing turnout! Well, never underestimate the power of a bargain. We did almost all of our sales for “Black Friday” before 8:00 A.M. Starting with Nick Bath at about 6:02 tight on to 8:00. It was still dark out for crying out loud! Well, Prelude is upon us. Billy’s annual Prelude party signals...

Black Friday Sale!

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:24:00 +0100

For those who love a bargain- Aquaholics is having a HUGE sale BLACK FRIDAY. That's November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Boards and wetsuits will be priced differently, but these prices will be on fins and hardgoods (NOT BOARDS) clothing, footwear, rashguards and accessories by Patagonia, Billabong, Reef, Rusty, Hurley, Sanuk, O'n...

Skim Board Contest

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:40:00 +0100

Aquaholics is sponsoring 2 Skim contests in July and 1 in August (we had one in June). The July 6th contest will be held in Old Orchard Beach (their sand is AMAZING). Future contests will be held in Biddeford Pool and Kennebunk. Call or email to get the details.

Learn to Surf

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:27:00 +0100

Maine Surf Camps are in full swing in Kennebunk, Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach. You can register for any of these programs by calling Aquaholics directly. The camps are $170 and run an hour and a half, 3 days a week. Camps include wetsuits and soft surfboards of various sizes (try a few sizes!). All ages are welcome. Call for days and ...

Calling all volunteers! Special Kids Camps

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:45:00 +0100

Calling all volunteers! This summer, "Autistic/Aspergers" Night will be Tuesdays, July 22nd and August 19th from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. We will need Surfers to share the stoke with these great kids. Last year we had 23 kids and it was an absolute BLAST. These are kids and young adults who are Autistic or have Aspergers Syndrome. They are fun a...

International Surfing Day 6/20/08

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:25:00 +0100

Join us at Aquaholics for a STAND UP PADDLE DEMO 6/20/08! Then, head to Old Orchard Beach for a SURFRIDER PARTY AT THE BOTTOM OF UNION AVENUE. There will be a BarBQ and keg, Stand Up Demo, Surf (hopefully) and Volleyball. Bring your wetsuit, chair and bug spray (Burts Bees makes an all natural, eco-friendly product) and join us for an ...

Mark your calendar for SUP

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:27:00 +0100

Our rep will be in Kennebunk for demos showing the board models and paddling techniques. You'll be surprised how easy they are to ride and how HARD of a workout they are. It's like the "workout concentrate". I've been going out a few times a week, and I've been sore from my toes to my hair follicles since I started! I guess I'll eventually...

We specialize in surf camps & lessons in Maine.

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:24:00 +0100

Memorial Day update

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:27:00 +0100

Hi everyone. Well, the surf has been great and summer is blowing us kisses nearly every day. The weather has been great, and the beach has been beautiful. We’ve been playing Doubles Volleyball at Old Orchard for about a month, a few times in our swimsuits! We had surf every day last week, and everyone in the water got their fill. It ...

Witch's Rock -- AGAIN

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:10:00 +0100

Well, it's Wednesday and Evan (Mr. Potato Head) Flaherty and Jeremy (Jerry you're so funny) Riordan left for Liberia at 10:00 this morning after a fantastic early surf at Little Hawaii. It was our second surf there, the first being on a small day last week. Today was head and a half high and clean as a whistle. We got up at 4:30 and (once Jerr...

Semana Santa

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +0100

This is probably my last post from Costa Rica. I'll be posting a ton of pictures from my trip once I get back to the States. Stay tuned... It's "Semana Santa" (Holy Week, Easter). All the Ticos (Costa Ricans) get Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday off, or they are paid double at their jobs if they have to work. Millions of people from...

Witches Rock On A Donut

Nanci Boutet — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:05:00 +0100

Hi Everybody, What an adventure! Frances is leaving tomorrow (Monday, March 17) and she has grown tired of the beach scene. Hmmm? I have wanted to go to Witches Rock (Santa Rosa National Park) up in Northern Guanacaste since I got here. My nieces Chelsea and Margie are leaving this week and I knew they'd be up for an adventure, so I star...

Friends Visiting Us In Costa Rica

Nanci Boutet — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +0100

Hi Everyone, Sorry these have been so sporadic. The Internet here has been horrible. Often it takes from 5 to 8 minutes to open an email and another 8 to 10 to load the reply page. Needless to say, if you're corresponding with me, if it has nothing to the email other than a greeting, please don't send it. It takes about 2 hours to check 1...

Greetings from Costa Rica!

Nanci Boutet — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:25:00 +0100

Hi everyone, Sorry it's taken so long... My Internet connection is not working, so I have to go to a wifi or Internet café to get this out. I left Maine early January 30th. The flights were good, I flew American and they didn't charge for my boards. SCORE! I arrived in Costa Rica a little early, got my car (more expensive t...

Eric Surfing

Nanci Boutet — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:05:00 +0100

Another great photo by Huge:

Surfing in a Blizzard!!!

Nanci Boutet — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:53:00 +0100

Hi everybody, I just came back from surfing at Gooch's beach; the surf was about chest to head high, perfect peaks. The wind was offshore, not too strong, just nice to groom the faces. It's snowing SO hard, it's a little hard to see with the flakes blowing into your eyes, but it's very pretty out. Lizzie and I caught a bunch of nice w...

Wrapping Up A Great Camp Season

Nanci Boutet — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:24:00 +0100

We had a HUGE camp season, but by far, the most fun camp was the AUTISM AND ASPERGERS camp. Those kids were amazing! If you know anyone who might be interested in attending this FREE camp or anyone interested in volunteering in the water, have them contact someone here at Aquaholics. As usual the lesson and camp season was busy, and w...