UPGRADES TO THE KONA BOARD HOUSE
Wildwood – With a new CNC board making machine on the way, fin bar, countless handcrafted products, facility upgrades, and in-house clothing designs on the shelves, Kona Surf Company continues to expand at a record breaking rate, far exceeding expectations of what a local Surf Shop from the State of New Jersey can domestically accomplish. Now with vendors selling Kona Surf Company boards as far North as Canada, it begs the question, “What’s next for this local surf shop that once upon a time started in a garage in Wildwood?” According to Kona Surf Company Founder and Owner, Mike Sciarra, “We will not stop until Kona Surf Company is a household name in the surfing community not just on the east coast, but world-wide.” With bold management strategies, marketing and in-house manufacturing, Kona Surf Company has been taking risks in hopes of having multiple retailers selling their products along the east coast by 2019. “Our goal overall is to offer the best products in the business, and we do so by getting honest feedback by our local surfers,” said Chris Sciarra, owning partner and Mike’s son who has been handling a majority of the renovations and day-to-day operations. “We will continue to provide products that cater to our customers, and by bringing a good portion of our manufacturing in-house, it gives us (Kona Surf Co.) the ability to create our own products with our own personal flair and have a strong USA footprint,” said Chris.
Kona Surf Company continues to bring industry and jobs back to the Wildwoods, and with a majority of the manufacturing being brought in-house, more job opportunities will be made available in the near future. Kona Surf Company recently partnered with pro-baseball player Matt Szczur and his charity Szcz the Day, a charity that helps link willing bone marrow donors with terminally ill. On January 27th, 2018 Kona donated a paddleboard to the foundation that was sold on silent auction at a Szcz the Day Benefit held at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ. Kona continues to be a steeple in the Greater Wildwoods community, and their charitable donations to organizations such as the Szcz the Day Foundation, North Wildwood Kids Christmas Party, and the Veterans of War surfing event, proves that Kona Surf Co. is doing more than just turning a profit.
“Wildwood is who we are, it’s where we’re from, and without the town, the beach and the waves they bring, we are nothing,” said Mike Sciarra.
Written by Ron Simone
Early Summer Session with the Kona Surf Team
Become a Kona Ambassador
Do You Want To Become A Kona Ambassador? We are looking for individuals that truly live the lifestyle were present who spend hour less days at the beach or on the water chasing the pursuit to Follow The Waves. Our goal is to bring the people who really truly love the beach and ocean into the Kona family and bring your real life experiences into our world. As a Brand Ambassador you will be considered part of the Kona Team. We will provide you with Kona “swag”. In turn, you will be expected to hold up your end of the bargain once your receive your package. Next step how do I sign up ? Great question. To sign up all you have to do is visit us at Konasurfco.com to fill out your ambassador form. Once your application is submitted our Team will contact you on how to join the squad and get your Free Swag. We are looking forward to having each and everyone of you a part of the Kona Family. Hope to see you out in the water and remember never stop Following The Waves.
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Boogie Boarding At Wildwood, NJ
Boogie boarding at New Jersey beach
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The Hybrid SUP
The Hybrid SUP is the newest addition to our paddle board line. It is a versatile type board that you can either surf or use in the open water. With its short wide outline and recessed deck this board gives the rider stability they need for such a compact size. The rocker has just the right amount lift in the nose and tail to give you the performance in medium to small surf and glide that you need for open water. This board is a must for all paddle boarders or for all levels. Shop the the entire collection of SUP's at the #KonaBoardHouse or Konasurfco.com.
Carless Karlos - furthest south of NJ, Cape May Beach
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Cape May NJ _ Paddle Board Adventure Team _ August 2018
Location: Cape May, NJ - Poverty Beach, N Cape May Bay across from Harpoons, Cape May Fisherman's Memorial Beach, Cape May Harbor. :: Cape May NJ offers multiple options for the SUP enthusiast. The calm flat waters of the bay and harbor are great for a lower impact liesurely session for any skill level. For more adventureous and/or advanced paddle boarders, Poverty Beach is a great place to drop in. The water breaks several feet from the steep beach allowing for a nearly effortless launch. Maybe you will be fortunate enough to meet up with the local pod of friendly dolphins just off shore like we did on this trip! Just another day in the life of the Paddle Board Adventure Team.
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ARCHBISHOP WOOD vs WILDWOOD CATHOLIC 2019 Dajuan Wagner PBP Classic 12/30/19
Big Star & Raw Sports presents the 2019 Dajuan Wagner PBP Classic featuring ARCHBISHOP WOOD (PA) vs WILDWOOD CATHOLIC (NJ). Both teams featured top tier talent from the tri-state and the game was well worth the ticket price (SOLD OUT)!!!
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Test flight over wildwood car park - I am hoping to use the drone for monitoring wildlife habitat, if I can get the hang of it....
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A very special NJ morning with my special one .. :-)
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Back Bays of Avalon & Stone Harbor.
At Least 15 Sharks Spotted During Helicopter Ride Along Santa Cruz Coast
KPIX 5 took a helicopter ride in search of sharks along the Santa Cruz coast. As Betty Yu reports, what she saw may keep you out of the water.
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A late spring morning at the Gateway National Seashore, Sandy Hook Unit.