Spy Happy Lens in stock NOW!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by BrianChapman

Spy Happy Lens are now available at IWS!

"SPY® is happier than a unicorn at a ring toss to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated Happy Lens™—SPY’s patent-pending lens technology that not only improves vision and performance, but helps harmonize mind and mood alike.

SPY’s Happy Lens™ lets in the sun’s good rays that promote balance in the body—fostering a positive uplift in mood and alertness—while simultaneously blocking the bad rays. (This is about feeling better.) As an added bonus, it’s also a polarized and color contrast-enhancing lens, giving you the best visual experience possible. (This is about seeing better.)

Available only from your friends at SPY, the Happy Lens™ will be offered in your favorite styles along with several new frames so everyone can look better, see better and feel better. Whether you dig vintage-inspired frames or classic wraps, you’ll be happy when any of these Happy Lens™ sunglasses are riding on your face." -SURFER Magazine

To see the entire SPY Happy Lens™ line, go to www.spyoptic.com/happy. To learn how the Happy Lens™ technology works, go to http://youtu.be/WP73w9JhzEw. For more information about SPY, log-on at www.spyoptic.com, www.facebook.com/spyoptic, Twitter @spyoptic and @spyoptic on Instagram.

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RIP MY SHRED STICK 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mike Paim

We're coming up on our favorite time of year (besides summer): Rip My Shred Stick is gearing up for take off. This year it's bigger and better thanks to our awesome new athletes, more prizes and rad new sponsors. 

Rip My Shred is the most enjoyable contest you'll ever enter, open to any kid 16 and under. We place a premium on the commpetitor having the most fun. Enter the event, ride one of the Hurley boards, hang out with the Hurley team and stick around for the party and slide show that evening. What better way to spend a summer day?

BE SURE TO:
1. Visit Island Water Sports to enter
2. Have your parent sign a waiver form at the event.
3. Tell your friends.

As always, everyone is a winner and will walk away with a Rip My Shred Stick Goodie bag (and the best surf and beach day of your life). Get stoked for new surfboards from Roberts, Stacey, Doc, T Patterson, Bob Hurley, Toys and INT. 

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Volcom’s Embrace the Strange Tour – Thur, June 6

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mike Paim

Purchase $25 in Volcom product & get a limited Volcom x New Era hat and a chance to win a superbrand x Volcom surfboard!

Date: Thursday, June 6th 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Island Water Sports, 1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The Tour Inlcudes:

* Custom volcom Tee's hand screened on site!
* Custom hats made on site!

* Tons of custom tour giveaways!
* Volcom team riders signing autographs!
* Huge raffle for tons of custom volcom goods!

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Tony Hawk SkateFEST – Downtown Demolition – May 25th and 26th

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mike Paim

IWS and Ramp 48 are stoked to announce the first ever Fort Lauderdale Skatefest. To celebrate Tony Hawk's exhibit on the science behind skateboarding we are hosting a 2 day skate festival in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. MODS is one of the few locations to receive the Tony Hawk Rad Science exhibit and we are amping that it's right in our backyard. Fore more info on the exhibit, please visit the Museum of Discovery and Science.

 DOWNTOWN DEMOLITION – Skate Contest

* CASH PRIZES * PRO JUDGES * HUGE SPONSORS * 

with guest judges, Pro skater Mark Lake and "Ollie" inventor Alan "Ollie" Gelfand.

This will be a huge skate contest that will be hosted over the two days with divisions in street with a mini ramp jam. 

Saturday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Qualifiers
Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Finals

Divisions:
Sponsored
16 and up
13-15
9-12
9 and under

Waivers: Everyone must complete a liability waiver. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian must complete the waiver and have it notarized.
Click here to download the waiver today.

Street $20 entry fee
Goat Ramp Jam $20 entry fee
Street and Goat Ramp Jam $30 entry fee

All entries include entrance to the Tony Hawk Rad Science Exhibit

Skate Contest Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6675696187

Visit the Facebook event to learn more about the skate contest: https://www.facebook.com/events/667363556622855/#

Professor Paul Schmidt of Schmidt sticks will have his whole Create A Skate workshop set up for anyone to participate and build their own skate board start to finish. 

For more info on the event, visit: http://www.mods.org/events/createAskate.htm

If your a local skateboard brand and want to be apart of this event please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

 

 

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Quiksilver Waterman Southeastern SUP Race – July 13th

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mike Paim

Island Water Sports has teamed up with Quiksilver Waterman and the City of Deerfield Beach to bring you the first ever, Stand Up Paddle series to hit Southeast, FL. IWS is dedicated to delivering a world-class series consisting of 3 events in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2013. Now featuring the second event in the series, July 13th will be even better than the first. Island's goal with this series is to not only cater to the professional SUP community but to demonstrate different applications in stand up paddling. At each race event we will be offering clinics and demonstration in SUP fishing, yoga and SUP surfing. In addition to our elite 10k and recreational 5k races we will be offering kid and beginner friendly races so the whole family can participate in the fun.

Date: Saturday, July 13th
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL – North side of the pier

For full details, visit:  Quiksilver Waterman Southeastern SUP

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El Salvador Surf Trip – July 2013 Adventure

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mike Paim

Looking to get out of sticky South Florida for the summer? Travel with the IWS sur team and some of South Florida's top up and coming surfers with a 7 day surf adventure.

Our El Salvador Surf Trip Includes:

  • Professional and seasoned surf hosts.
  • Round trip transportation from Fort Lauderdale Intl. Airport
  • Round trip airfare to/from El Salvador
  • Daily excursions
  • Accommodation at a beautiful oceanfront resort
  • Daily breakfast

Dates: July 15- 23
Cost: $1,200*

For full details, visit: http://islandcamps.com/camps/el-salvador-surf-trip

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Flagler Beach Surf Camp 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mike Paim

Come stay with us for a 5 day surf trip to Flagler Beach Florida. We stay at an exclusive beach bungalow where you can surf, stand up paddle, skate in the backyard bowl and hang out with the pros. It's open to anyone who wants to learn to surf or improve their surfing skills.

Two sessions to choose from:
June 17th – 21st
June 24th – 28th

Camp Features:

  • Professional and seasoned surf instructors
  • Round trip transportation from IWS, Deerfield Beach, FL
  • Handpicked accommodation in beautiful locations
  • Daily transportation, meals, and equipment
  • Supervised activities in and out of the water

For full details, visit: http://islandcamps.com/camps/flagler-beach-surf-camp

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Summer Surf Camp 2013 – Deerfield Beach

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mike Paim

Summer's almost here and that means surf camp on Deerfield Beach! We've got extended dates, more fun, and adventures planned for summer 2013. Registration is open and if you sign up by May 4th, you can save $50!! This year surf camp will feature:

  • Surf, Skim, and Stand Up Paddle instruction
  • Guest apperances by Pro surfers
  • Tubing on our new jetski
  • Beach games like Tug of War, Relay Races, and more
  • Snorkeling lessons with our friends from Dixie Divers
  • Fun Day Friday's – pizza party & fun surf contest

We've also updated our registration process to make it easy to sign up with expended days & hours. For full details on dates and registration, visit: http://islandcamps.com/camps/deerfield-beach-surf-camps

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Boca Surf School – Summer Fun on the Beach

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mike Paim

Summer's almost here and that means Boca Surf School is back!  We've got extended dates, more fun, and adventures planned for summer 2013. Registration is open. This year surf camp will feature:

  • Surf, Skim, and Stand Up Paddle instruction
  • Guest apperances by Pro surfers
  • Tubing on our jetski
  • Beach games like Tug of War, Relay Races, and more
  • Snorkeling lessons with our friends from Dixie Divers
  • Fun Day Friday's – pizza party & fun surf contest

Dates:     June 3 – August 16    11 one-week camps
Time:      9am – 3pm
Ages:      6 – 14 years
We've also updated our registration process to make it easy to sign up with expended sessions. For full details on dates and registration, visit: www.bocasurfschool.com

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Fiesta De Skim Recap

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mike Paim

This past Saturday Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach, FL hosted their annual Fiesta De Skim contest. The morning started off a bit slow with the low tide but by the afternoon the waves got really fun. The wind was offshore and we had a nice 1-2 foot swell right on the beach. Check out some pics and pro results from the event below.

Pro Results:

1: Alex Hood
2: Dave Scott –  ZAP
3: Colton Wallace
4: Garrett Wolff

Photo Credit: Thais Racy/Angie Hager
Blog Content Credit: Zap Skimboards

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