Marion Stratford
Marion Stratford is a freelance writer and television producer born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A surfer for the better part of 45 years, he has covered surfing as a correspondent for the Florida Times-Union and is the creator of the "My First Surfboard" group on facebook which currently boasts more than 1400 members. Marion encourages your support and feedback. You can reach him at: surfingexaminer@gmail.com
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Surf's Up This Weekend, as Gidget Comes to Orlando"Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story," a 60-minute documentary produced by Brian L. Gillogly and Master Communication, arrives in Florida for two showings at the Orlando Film Festival -
Surf Dog Ricochet to the Rescue, Once AgainSurf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who, when she isn't winning surf contests, inspires people around the world raising awareness and funds for human/animal causes, has done it again. -
He'e Nalu and the Aloha Spirit in North Florida (Part 2)When a dying Hawaiian surfer willed thousands of board feet or precious koa wood to Greg Hall, he began shaping the surfboards that were meant to be. -
He'e Nalu and the Aloha Spirit in North Florida (Part 1)When a dying Hawaiian surfer willed thousands of board feet or precious koa wood to Greg Hall, he began shaping the surfboards that were meant to be. -
Surfing Heritage Foundation's Oral History Committee: "A Call to Yarns"The Surfing Heritage Foundation, located in San Clemente, California, houses the largest collection of surfboards and surfing artifacts in the world. And now they want your stories, a "Call to Yarns" so to speak. -
Still Room for Second Super Grom Surf FestivalHey mom and dad, if you haven't signed up already, there is still room for this weekend's Super Grom Surf Festival at the Jacksonville Beach Pier. -
Surfers to the Rescue in the Gulf, AgainGreen Foam produces recycled Polyeurathane surfboard blanks. And it appears that the dust accumulated from the processing of their blanks just might be an answer to helping clean up the mess over in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Ricochet, Man's Best Friend Has a New FriendBy now you've met Ricochet, the 2-year-old Golden Retriever, who has gone from service dog, to SURFice dog. Ricochet is not only cool; she is PAWsome! And the following story about this particular "man's best friend" and her new friend, will attest. -
An Interview with Ricochet the SURFice DogThere's just something cool about dogs that surf. There's something even cooler about a dog that surfs in competition. But a dog that surfs in competition and raises awareness for charitable causes, well, that's just downright BITCHen! -
HANDS Line Has Been Drawn, Now What?Yesterday, Hands Across the Sand had 900 hand-joining events in 37 countries around the world in opposition of offshore drilling. Yes, the line has been drawn, now what? -
"Hands Across the Sand": Surfer Changing the World with a Simple GestureThe Surfing Examiner is a firm believer in simplicity, for sometimes, simplicity can be mighty powerful. And there just happens to be one Florida surfer who is sending a powerful message with a simple gesture -- joining hands. -
"Hollywood Don't Surf!" Producer Kobin Stoked with Private ScreeningThe Surfing Examiner caught up with Chris Kobin and Gidget this morning, and he is happy to report that both were "stoked" with Tuesday night's private screening of "Hollywood Don't Surf!" in Beverly Hills. -
"Hollywood Don't Surf!" Makes Big Waves at CannesThe one-hour twenty-five minute documentary, Hollywood Don't Surf, a comedic plunge into Hollywood's 50 years of wipeouts at surf flicks, made a huge splash at last month's Cannes Film Festival. -
Mr. Surfing Examiner Goes to HollywoodWith the success of a previous article, and a stroke of luck, the Surfing Examiner is off to the land of swimming pools and movie stars.
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Holiday Inn VII: "Let's Go Ride Some Waves"Surfing is fun. Surfing with friends is even more fun. Surfing with an old friend after 34 years apart is the ultimate. -
Artist Ronald Croci: Capturing the Passion of Surfing on CanvasArtist Ron Croci feels that wonderful passion that all surfers share and is driven by a strong desire to go deeper, and touch the heart and soul of those that view his art.
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Surfing Heritage Foundation's Foundation Rock SolidThey say a house is only as strong as its foundation. If that is, indeed, the case, then the Surfing Heritage Foundation, located in San Clemente, California, will stand forever.
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Surfers for Autism: Eliminating Stigma Through Public AwarenessSurfers For Autism mission is "to unlock the potential of people with developmental disabilities, support advocacy for autism issues and scientific research."
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Gulf Wax III: The Final ChapterIf you happened to have caught the riveting first two installments of the Jacksonville Surfing Examiner's quest for Gulf Wax, you're already aware he had circumnavigated Jacksonville with little-to-no results.
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Vintage Surfboards Off the Wall!Many surfers have vintage boards hanging on their walls But leave it to Cabo's owner Mike Ferrara to come up with the idea to take them off the wall and put them back into the water...where they belong.
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Surfing Legend + Pizza + Beer = a Perfect EveningPart of Mitch Kaufmann's magical 27th WaveMasters at the Jacksonville Beach Pier this past weekend, was a meet & greet with Endless Summer star Robert August at Cabo's Island Pizza on Saturday night, put together by proprietor Mike Ferrara.
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Gulf Wax II: The Quest ContinuesIn an attempt to capture the glory years before rashes and fruity surf wax, the Jacksonville Surfing Examiner continues his quest for Gulf Wax.
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Surfing 101: Know Your SurfucabularySurfers have their own vocabulary, and if you want to fit in, you've got to know your surfaneese.
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Holiday Inn and the 15th Avenue CrewAll surfers have a home break, but it is so much more than just a place to surf.
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Your First SurfboardYou get so much more than just fiberglass and foam when you get your first surfboard; you get the attitude.
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A Surfer's Quest for Gulf WaxSurf wax is too expensive and causes a rash, so I went searching for paraffin like surfers used to use in the sixties.
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When Surfboards Defined a SocietyIn Ancient Hawaii, surfing was not only sacred, but surfboards actually defined your social status.
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Surfing, the Sport of KingsThe origins of surfing tell us that surfers are not bums. In fact, the sport's roots confirm that surfing is the sport of kings.