37th Annual Catalina Classic

The 37^th annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, being held on Sunday, August 26^th, will be sponsored by Body Glove for the 2^nd year. The 32-mile race which spans the channel from the Isthmus, Catalina to the Manhattan Beach Pier is the most historic paddleboard race in the world. Body Glove co-founder, Bob Meistrell, will lead the race in his boat, the Disappearance, for the 25^th consecutive year. Bob’s grandson Jamie Meistrell and great nephew Daley Meistrell will carry on the family heritage by participating in the race for their first time. The race starts promptly at 6am at the Isthmus where all 85 paddlers will test their ability and endurance against the elements as they paddle across one of the Pacific’s deepest and busiest channels.  The Disappearance will be live tweeting updates so make sure to follow @catalinaclassic for the latest information.

APSS Event Huntington Beach

What a great weekend for the launch of the American Pro Surfing Series in Huntington Beach. The event had great surf, from the 3ft to 5ft range with light winds. Team Body Glove showed up with Gabe Kilng, Matt Pagan, Jamie Meistrell, Colton Sarlo, Demi Boelsterli, Dane Anderson and Gaven Gillette. 

 Gabe took us all the way to the final placing 4th!!!

Gabe Kling

 Matt Pagan

 Colton Sarlo

 Jamie Meistrell

Body Glove Team at the American Pro Surf Series

This weekend Body Glove team riders Matt Pagan, Colton Sarlow, Jamie Meistrell, Scott Werring, Gabe Kling and Peter Mussio will battle it out the American Pro Surfing Series. 

The American Pro Surfing Series, also known as the APSS, will bring together some of the country’s most esteemed surfers to Huntington Beach, California for this non-ASP domestic surf trifecta. Held on the South Side of the Pier, the contest harkens back to the time when homegrown surf series reigned supreme in the US. 

Body Glove Team Taco Party!

What happens when the Body Glove team and Jean-Michel Cousteau are all in town??? We throw one massive taco party. Check out the photos below.

Bob Meistrell and Jean-Michel Cousteau sharing a moment.

3rd Generation Meistrell Jamie Meistrel with Jean Michel Cosuteau

The big chunk of the entire Meistrell family with Jean Michel Cousteau

Bob tending to his fire pit... its a washer drum... you should try to make one they make for the best fires!

Jean Michel Cousteau with the Body Glove team... Jamie O'Brien, Alex Gray,

Anthony Walsh, Cheyne Magnusson, Matt Pagan, Justin Quirk, Nate Yeomans and Gabriel Pastori. Jean-Michel strongly believes that surfers are strong ambassadors for the health of our ocean.

Body Glove CEO Robbie Meistrell sharing a laugh with Jamie O'Brien

Bob Meistrell telling stories to Cheyne Magnusson and Justin Quirk.

Body Glove Vice President Billy Meistrell with Bob Evans

All smiles... Brittany Roderick, Cheyne Magnusson, Tracey Meistrell, Jean Michel and Bob.

Bob Meistrell showing off his collections.

Jean Michel talking to a future ocean ambassor Kieren Walls, standing with dad Matt Walls

Jamie and Jean-Michel

Jean Michel with Jim and Nancy Miller, Alysha Nicole and Alex Gray

Tracey and Jenna Meistrell with Jamie O'Brien

The Party...

Jean Michel signing copies of his book... "My Father, The Captain"

Body Glove Family at the IRONMAN on Fourth of July

Team riders Cheyne Magnusson and Justin Quirk joined Scott Smith, John DeTemple, Tracey Meistrell, Matt Meistrell, Jamie Meistrell and over 400 other contestants at the IRONMAN competition in Hermosa Beach on the Fourth of July. This legendary competition includes a mile run, a mile paddle and the consumption of 6 beers. The first contestant to finish their beers and hold them down wins (which isn't the easiest thing to do). Legendary South Bay surfer, volleyball player, JMMF participant and surf instructor Chris Brown took the title again this year.

Cheyne Magnusson, Scott Smith and Justin Quirk with IRONMAN winner Chris Brown.

Matt Meistrell holding the flag!

Scott Smith and John DeTemple

The BG group!

Civic Couch features Body Glove surfers

This edition of Civic Couch shows Body Glove's Cheyne Magnusson, Matt Pagan, Jamie and Tracey Meistrell, Matt Chernega and others surfing in one spot together. It also include pictures from the 4th edition of the South Bay surf series.

http://www.civiccouch.com/article/week-of-april-10th-flipbook-of-pics.html

More Breakwall Surfing Photos

More shots from the other week of the Body Glove team riders surfing Breakwall.