After a busy month for Team H2O Audio, things are amazingly quiet on the competition circuit this weekend.  Hopefully everyone well get some much needed rest and downtime.

But while H2O Audio athletes will be resting, the surfing world is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year.  The U.S. Open of Surfing hits Huntington Beach, California this weekend.  Because of the structure of this event, one of the only surfing completions with a full set of spectator bleachers on the beach and pier, it’s known as the “Super Bowl” of surfing.  For a surf fan it’s just about the closest you can get to live surfing action without being in the water.  With various concerts, fashion shows and BMX and skateboarding exhibitions throughout the weekend, the US Open of Surfing is definitely one of the flagship action sports events in the world.

And speaking of surfing, the Natural Resources Defense Council released this week the results of it’s ocean quality survey of America’s beaches.   With a full report and interactive map, you can find out if you’re swimming in sludge or clear waters.

Looking ahead to next week, it’s a big one for swimmers.  The US Nationals of Swimming starts Tuesday in Irvine, California.  This meet is an important part of training for Olympic bound swimmers like Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin, so you can be sure we’ll keep you up-to-date on the action.

Have a good weekend and we’ll see you in the water!