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Mexican officials at the border in Tijuana. New York Times photo

U.S. government warns against traveling to Mexico; impact on Surf Summit unclear

As the outbreak of swine influenza virus spreads, U.S. government officials today recommended travelers cancel non-essential trips to…

News May 13, 2013
Dave Nash

Key retailers discuss junior's market

The SIMA Women’s Boot Camp tomorrow will examine the junior’s action sports market in light of the challenging…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA President Doug Palladini.

SIMA moves surf industry forward following trade-show landscape shift

SIMA's statement on the closing of ASR, and plans for the future. The trade group has been researching…

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Johnny Schillereff of Element and Tom Campion of Zumiez

Big crowd at Waterman's Ball

It was another festive and packed evening at the SIMA Waterman's Ball Friday evening at the Ritz Carlton…

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Stacy Peralta and mother

Peralta, Cousteau headline Surf Summit

Surf Summit 15 presented by SIMA and BRA features some strong speakers this year including filmmaker Stacy Peralta…

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Stokes Me 30 day challenge under way

Press Release:   Stokes Me 30-Day Fundraising Challenge Surfers Helping Humans to Raise Funds for 10 Humanitarian Causes…

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Richard Woolcott

SIMA “Boot camp” draws crowd, speakers

I spent Thursday morning in Laguna Beach at a "Business Boot Camp" organized by the Surf Industry Manufacturers…

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Don Brown of Sole Technology at Surf Summit last year

SIMA postpones Surf Summit because of swine flu

SIMA said today that next week's Surf Summit has been postponed because of concerns about swine flu. The…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA Image Awards will no longer be held in Mexico

SIMA Image Awards moving to Southern California

Press Release: SIMA IMAGE AWARDS CEREMONY SAYS ADIOS TO CABO, MOVES STATESIDE  — Next SIMA Image Awards Ceremony…

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