Troy Brooks : photo ben@benzwaves.com

4th annual Morning of the Mo

Balina/Byron New South Wales
21 Movember 2009

Morning of the Mo returns to Ballina - Byron Bay Shire

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 10 November, 2009 : - - It's back thicker, hairy and more stylish then ever, the 4th Annual Morning of the Mo 2009. After the frenzy of national and international media exposure trailing last years event, surrounding the first perfect 100pt ride by eventual surf format winner 'DES-TROY BROOKS' and the controversial media statement that followed.

Quote: "I cant believe how much time I wasted chasing it (referring to what was previously know as the most sort after trophy in surfing...'The Bell'). For years I busted my arse battling it out on both the WQS and WCT turning in the pocket with a naked lip when all I had to do was get out on the shoulder with a hairy lip in fancy dress and wiggle my way to the beach, I had a hell time and now I've got the MODALLION to prove it! I'm over the moon mate!!"

The field is once again shaping up to be a good one, with entrants from as far as Victoria and from over the ditch in eNZed making the journey all in bid to take home the most respected piece of surfing history 'the modallion' and perpetual 'STYLEMASTERS' Brown Jacket.

Dates: Saturday Movember 21st
Location: Ballina - Byron Bay Shire
Meet: 7am lighthouse carpark Ballina, call then made on location for 8am start. Prizes for best arrival.

The Rules havn't changed: If it didn’t happen in the 70s it doesn't happen on the day! No Mo - No Ride / No Legropes / No Thrusters / All Fun! And don't forget your alter ego: It's time to ask yourself who you're going to be for the gatherings festivities and decide what style of Mo you'll grow to compliment it.

In previous years we've had the pleasure to witness such greats as George Greenmo, Steven Radical, Bunker Freckles - 06, 07 'STYLEMASTER' and as this years defending 'STYLEMASTER' champ Bob Moley. Check out the Style Guide for mo inspiration.

Entry Forms: $50 gold coins to enter, be sure to fill out and sign the entry form attached to secure your spot! (limited to 96 MOs) Team Registration: Ala last year you gotta join the MOTM team so we can see how much moola we raise together. Join the team and follow the steps. Once registered you’ll be sent all the information you need to get donations and get growing as part of the Morning of the Mo team.

To make things easier you can sponsor yourself the $50 entry fee and post/fax/email your entry form in. (you'll just need to forward the confirmation email onto me for account keeping!!) Gala Parte: $10 entry - free for surf format participants. 8pm Doors open at the Buddha Bar, 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay. get directions > Dance off, Mo presentations, best dressed prizes for Mo Bros and Sistas throughout the night. ALL WELCOME!

MORNING OF THE MO - celebrating movember
As part of Movember festivities worldwide and in tribute to surfing's proud history of the moustache, comes the 4th Annual Morning of the Mo, inspired by Albe Falzons classic 70’s surf film, Morning of the Earth. Morning of the Earth transformed the surf movie genre in the late 60's and early 70's as an artistic portrait of counter-culture and alternative lifestyles throughout Australia, Bali, and Hawaii.

Morning of the Mo relives the glory days of Morning of the Earth and is all about returning the mo to surf fashion to help change the face of men's health. Morning of the Mo is a grass roots gathering with all participants required to rock a mo, ride a pre 80s shaped surfboard and dress relevant to the era in order to enter; stage names are encouraged but not essential.

Morning of the Mo is aimed at fun, participation, the mo and uniting surfers to change the face of men's health. We thank Albe Falzon and all the original Morning of the Earth crew for all their inspiration and support.

All proceeds of the event go to Movember's beneficiary partners; The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyondblue. Prostate cancer -because every year in Australia 2,700 men die of prostate cancer – more than the number of women who die from breast cancer.  Male depression –because one in six men is affected by depression.  Most don’t seek help!

Hope to see you all there. Mohalo,

www.movember.com

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Men's Health - Surfersvillage