{"id":133,"date":"2012-10-04T10:24:04","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T17:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/?page_id=133"},"modified":"2019-09-07T14:14:36","modified_gmt":"2019-09-07T21:14:36","slug":"2012-expression-session","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/?page_id=133","title":{"rendered":"Expression Session Surf Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 11th anual Expression Sessions are slated for October 25-26. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p>The 10th anual Expression Sessions Surf Festival turned into a glorious day at the beach. The Haida Gwaii surf community was out in full force with surfers of all ages taking to the wonderful waves. Here is a link to some drone footage that captured some surfers enjoying the last moments of the Expression Sessions 2018.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1126\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1126\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SESS10-INST\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESS10-INST.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">10th Annual Expression Sessions will be this Saturday November 10th, 10:00 am at Hl&#8217;yaalan_llngee. NBSS will have free wetsuit and surfboard rentals on a first come first serve basis to &#8216;Adopt a Grom&#8217; or to perhaps &#8216;Adopt a Mom&#8217; and take her out and share the stoke. Mount Moresby Adventure Camp will be there for the Expression Session Concession with warm food for sale. This is a family fun event. Please come celebrate with us. NBSS will be closed on November 10th for the espression sessions. For more information give us a call (250) 626 SURF or email northbeach@mhtv.ca<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2017 Haida Gwaii Expression \u00a0Sessions<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-948\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-948\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"SESSIONS-17\" width=\"640\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS-17.jpg 1787w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">9th anual expression sessions is just around the corner. For more information give us a call (250) 626 SURF or email northbeach@mhtv.ca<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2016 Haida Gwaii Expression Sessions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS16-poster-page-001.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-843\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-843 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS16-poster-page-001-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"sessions16-poster-page-001\" width=\"640\" height=\"988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS16-poster-page-001-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS16-poster-page-001-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SESSIONS16-poster-page-001-768x1187.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2016 Expression Sessions are tentatively set for November 11\/12\/13.\u00a0 Stay tuned for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And the Winner Is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_330\" style=\"width: 3658px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/IMG_2345.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-330\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/IMG_2345.jpg\" alt=\"Winning Shot by Jeff Kyba\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/IMG_2345.jpg 3648w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/IMG_2345-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/IMG_2345-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winning Shot by Jeff Kyba<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-432\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-432 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner.png\" alt=\"2015 banner\" width=\"1340\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner.png 1340w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2015-banner-1024x465.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2015 Expression Session<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations!<\/p>\n<p>Here are the winners for the draw prizes from the 6<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Expression Sessions. All winners can pick up their prizes at North Beach Surf Shop. Big thanks to Sitka, HTO Surf, Northern Board Distribution, North Beach Surf Shop and True North Screen Printing for their prize contributions to a fantastic event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Darryl Lindsay \u2013 Sitka Triple Threat Pullover<\/p>\n<p>Kasia Kistowska \u2013 Sitka Denim Tote<\/p>\n<p>Calvin Westbrook \u2013 Sticker Set<\/p>\n<p>Matt Menard \u2013 Xcel Hooded Rashie<\/p>\n<p>George Majoros \u2013 Mr. Zoggs Fitted Ballcap<\/p>\n<p>Erich Schmitt \u2013 Ripcurl Aluminum Water Bottle<\/p>\n<p>Luke Borserio \u2013 Xcel UPF Rashie<\/p>\n<p>Leah Croft \u2013 Woments Single Print Logo T<\/p>\n<p>Edda Koenig \u2013 Xcel Hoodie<\/p>\n<p>Nanamma Maughn \u2013 Xcel HEM Rashie<\/p>\n<p>Winona Olson \u2013 Sitka Hardcover Notebook<\/p>\n<p>Guy Kimola \u2013 Men\u2019s Single Print Logo T<\/p>\n<p>Heather Brule \u2013 Sitka Women\u2019s Barley Blanket Coat<\/p>\n<p>Sam McRae \u2013 Sitka Shwarma Crown Toque<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte Houston \u2013 Sitka\/Landyachtz Sticker Set<\/p>\n<p>Maryanne Wettlaufer \u2013 Sitka Hardcover Notebook<\/p>\n<p>Jeff Kyba \u2013 Xcel Hooded Rashie<\/p>\n<p>Sam Ismay \u2013 Xcel UPF 30+ Aqua Rashie<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Jacobson \u2013 Xcel UPF 30+ Aqua Rashie<\/p>\n<p>Laura Bishop \u2013 Sitka Women\u2019s Triple Threat T<\/p>\n<p>Xiila Guujaaw \u2013 Women\u2019s Single Print Logo T<\/p>\n<p>Meghan Ives \u2013 Xcel Hoodie<\/p>\n<p>James Hiebert \u2013 Sitka Outdoorsmen T<\/p>\n<p>Elim Sly-Hooton \u2013 Ripcurl Fjord Beanie<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Registration will be available starting at 10am Monday October 20th and will be on a first come-first served basis at<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Haida \" href=\"http:\/\/www.hgrec.com\/registered-programs\/expression-session-surfing\">http:\/\/www.hgrec.com\/registered-programs\/expression-session-surfing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2014-Expression-Sessions-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-325 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2014-Expression-Sessions-Poster.png\" alt=\"2014 Expression Sessions Poster\" width=\"646\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2014-Expression-Sessions-Poster.png 646w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/2014-Expression-Sessions-Poster-193x300.png 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2014 Expression Sessions is in the planning phase now and we&#8217;re looking for photographers this year to help us record the event and share previous years photos. \u00a0We are asking for submissions of waves on Haida Gwaii (with surfers, or without) to be showcased in a slide show presentation. \u00a0We ask that you submit your photos watermarked with your name or business or even better in a printed format. \u00a0Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event. \u00a0Submissions can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:northbeach@mhtv.ca\">northbeach@mhtv.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Photography Seminar &#8211; WANTED &#8211; Facilitator(s)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We are looking for people interested in volunteering to facilitate a photography seminar on the ways to capture surfers and waves for Saturday and Sunday. \u00a0Prizes will be awarded for the best waves for the surfer and photographer. \u00a0If you are interested please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:northbeach@mhtv.ca\">northbeach@mhtv.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tentative Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Friday November 7<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>6PM &#8211; Slide Show Presentation and Free Movie Night<\/p>\n<p>Slide Show Presentation and Photo Contest<\/p>\n<p>We will be featuring local and off-island photography of waves and surfing. \u00a0Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Movie &#8220;Bigfoot Country &#8211; The Adventures of Woody and the Blue Ox&#8221; \u00a0A short film in 2 parts of California Surfer with footage from Haida Gwaii<\/p>\n<p>Movie &#8220;The Fortune Wild&#8221; It was played last year and loved so much we&#8217;re playing it again. \u00a0Join Tofino pros Peter Devries, Noah Cohen, and Reid and Aaron Jackson in this humorous and well filmed story of their trip to Haida Gwaii.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Saturday November 8 &#8211; Adopt a Grom<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>10AM Hiellen River<\/p>\n<p>The first 24 registrants ages 6-16 will get an hour of one-on-one instruction with one of our local surfers. \u00a0Wetsuit and Surfboard are provided.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>12-4 Expression Session\/photography session<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With a very high tide at 2pm it&#8217;s expected to produce some great wave action and people are invited to come out for a good day on the waves and to take some photos to share in the action. \u00a0We will have prizes for the best waves for the surfer and photographer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2013 Expression Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/XS-poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-195\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/XS-poster-193x300.png\" alt=\"XS poster\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/XS-poster-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/XS-poster-660x1024.png 660w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/XS-poster.png 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Movie night November 1st<\/p>\n<p>Just added!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/65454943?app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen title=\"The Fortune Wild - Trailer\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/52119128?app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen title=\"STAND\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s coming!\u00a0 The 5th Annual Haida Gwaii Surfing Expression Sessions are slated for November 1-3, 2014 in Masset BC.\u00a0 Tentative Schedule is as Follows:<br \/>\nFriday 6:00PM FREE Movie &#8211; STAND <a href=\"http:\/\/www.standfilm.com\">www.standfilm.com<\/a>\u00a0with \u00a0The Fortune Wild<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 4:00 Adopt-a-Grom Free Surf Lessons for the first 16 registered surfers ages 10-16<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 12:00 &#8211; Men&#8217;s Day &#8211; Free Lessons for the first 8 Registered Men 18+<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2012 Expression Sessions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Surf season is here.\u00a0 To mark it&#8217;s official beginning it&#8217;s time for the 4th Annual Haida Gwaii Expression Session.\u00a0 Much like previous years this is a non-competitive celebration of surfing on Haida Gwaii.\u00a0 To Register go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hgrec.com\">www.hgrec.com<\/a> and click on the &#8216;Registered Programs&#8217; Link.<\/p>\n<p>The tentative schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Thursday November 1st &#8211; Free Surf<\/p>\n<p>Friday November 2nd &#8211; <strong>Free<\/strong> Movie 6:00 PM.\u00a0 The animated classic &#8216;Surf&#8217;s Up&#8217; at the Haida Gwaii Recreation Building directly in front of George M. Dawson High School.\u00a0 This will also be featuring the artwork of Rika and his surfscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday November 2nd &#8211; &#8216;Adopt a Grom&#8217; 10 &#8211; 2 at Hiellen River\/North\u00a0Beach.\u00a0\u00a0First 16 registrants under 18 can\u00a0get an hour with an exprienced surfer with all equipment provided.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday November 2nd &#8211; 2pm &#8211; Expression Session &#8211; Hiellen River.\u00a0 The tide will be up by now and\u00a0if the waves provide,\u00a0good conditions for\u00a0surfers and observers to see why we live here.\u00a0 Experienced surfers only please.\u00a0 Beginners, please stick to the right of the break.\u00a0 For info on ettiquette and safety, please follow these rules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Fall-08-026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-135\" title=\"Fall 08 026\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Fall-08-026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Fall-08-026.jpg 640w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Fall-08-026-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Sunday November 4th &#8211; Women&#8217;s Wave &#8211; Agate Beach 10AM.\u00a0 This will be a 2 hour introduction to surfing and wave safety for women 18+.\u00a0\u00a0Equipment is provided for first 8 registered participants.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions, give us a call at 250-626-SURF (7873) or email at <a href=\"mailto:northbeach@mhtv.ca\">northbeach@mhtv.ca<\/a> or like us on facebook at\u00a0northbeachsurfshop<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/expression-sessions-poster-2012.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134\" title=\"expression sessions poster 2012\" src=\"http:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/expression-sessions-poster-2012.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/expression-sessions-poster-2012.png 424w, https:\/\/northbeachsurfshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/expression-sessions-poster-2012-196x300.png 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 11th anual Expression Sessions are slated for October 25-26. 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