GETTING BACK TO BASICS, THE BEACH is readying for the

"First Ever Annual Ocean Tryouts" to be held July 4th, 2004 at

Rancho San Onofre. The Ocean tryouts consist of surfboard riders

of all ages competing for Beach Dominance Bragging Rights for

the balance of the year. Events include but not limited to the

125 mile round trip paddle around San Clemente Island, the 40

mile round trip jog to nearby Las Pulgas Canyon, the 6 hour climb up

Mt.San Onofre for a Surfrider Foundation Flag Planting Ceremony,

a 50 mile round trip sprint to Huntington Beach Walk of Fame,

lunch and autograph session with David N., and finally, a chance

to be part of the demolition crew razing the popular Rib Trader Restaurant.

All this will be presented at the semi-annual San Onofre Barbacoa this

weekend at The Old Man Center for the Performing Arts.

TUBESTEAK/SOOTHSAYER