Jamilah Star
Professional Surfer
"JamStar is one of the 12 most adventurous people in the world for 2007
according to National Geographic Society's Adventure Magazine."
Jamilah Star
Waimeia Bay, Hawaii 2003
2005-06: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, Best Female overall performance
2004-05: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, Best Female overall performance
"2003: Guinness Book of World Records
Biggest Wave ever paddled into by a woman at Waimeia Bay, Hawaii"
Born: July 23, 1977
to
"Love and live for God.
Learn and practice mastery of the mind.
Catch a wave with a 120-foot face.
Let my body represent a perfect temple for overall growth and health.
Create a tour of women who ride big waves."
JAMILAH * STAR
Height: 5'6"
Weight 130 lbs
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Residence: North Shore, Oahu
Photo by: Lonnie Caruthers
Award Highlights
"She showed up (on the North Shore) last year (2003) and absolutely shocked everyone,"
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2005-06: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, Best Female overall performance
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2004-05: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, Best Female overall performance
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2003: Guinness Book of World Records, Biggest Wave paddled into by a woman at Waimeia Bay, Hawaii
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2002: Central American Championships. 1st (first woman to ever win open longboard competition)
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2001: Volcom Pro, Steamers Lane, 1st place
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2001-03: 3X Brazillian Ju-Jitsu Champion
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Exceptional Citizen Award, Santa Cruz, CA
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Outstanding Ocean/Water Rescue, Santa Cruz, CA
Jamilah is a true pioneer
The winner of the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards in 2005 and 2006
(the only two years it has been awarded)
Jamilah Star also holds the record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman and was the first girl to tow-in to
some of the heaviest big wave spots around the World.
Jamilah, known as Jam*Star
to her friends, began surfing with her father at age five and never lost the passion for it.
Although she has traveled to over 16 different countries, was the first woman to wrestle in Santa Cruz's Coast Athletic League, was a
three time Brazillian Ju-Jitsu Champion
and racked up several water polo awards, surfing always remained an integral part of her life.
In 2000 Jam*Star moved to the North Shore, Oahu
where she stunned the locals by not only charging the big wave spots but standing out with huge rides.
Motivation
hard work and talent keep JamStar at the forefront of women's big wave surfing where she plans to stay.
Her goals are to keep riding huge waves and breaking records, as well as to promote and mentor other women surfer.
In addition she is a professional Vocalist and published writer.
Jam*Star
(Jamilah Star) Started swimming at four mile beach just after age one.
At five he dad gave her, A California Classic Surfboard.
She has been surfing ever since. Inspired by her father, an avid Santa Cruz, cold water surfer, Her Mother, a true angle, and God!
Jamilah Star
a successful big wave rider
Jamilah received The 2004/2005 Billabong XXL Big Wave Award. This was the first year Billabong gave an award to a women.
Of the six photographs nominated for the Monster Women's Award four of them were of Jamilah Star:
One at Sunset, two of Waimea from the cliffs and one at Waimea from the water.
In 2006 JamStar returned to take over and Win the XXL for incredible performance at Waiema and Mavricks
She’s also a surf instructor and an award decorated ocean lifeguard.
Jamilah is the only woman to win
the
CENTRAL AMERICAN LONG BOARD CIRCUIT,
competing against all men.
She made a world record
by charging the largest wave in history
paddled into by a woman
on January 10, 2003 - in Waimea Bay, Hawaii -
Steamers Lane, in Santa Cruz, California
is her home break yet after years leaving in Hawaii she feels just as at home on the North Shore of Oahu.
Recently she began to move to Tahiti and lives in the summers with Mami in Teahupoo.
It provided excellent training for mastering big powerful cold-water waves.
The international venues of Hawaii, Tahiti, Indonesia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico some of Jamilah’s current favorites.
She feels great love for all countries and feels content anywhere as long as there is a ocean with wonderful waves!
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico
"Jamilah Star"
Oct 2006
ANEHEIM, CA. July, 2005:
"The crowds came out in force to gawk at the year’s biggest waves and the surfers who dare ride them. The Grove Theater in Anaheim was packed to capacity Friday night as the Billabong XXL Awards honored the most courageous of big wave surfers. This year held a special treat for the SLW crew as a women’s paddle-in division was added. Official nominees in contention for the $5,000 prize for biggest wave ridden by a woman included Jamilah Star and Kim Hamrock. Just missing out on official selection was Jenny Useldinger’s Maverick’s bomb caught during her maiden session at the notorious spot."
Winner Jamilah Star
and
Jam*Star's
"all-star"
Jenny Useldinger
"When Jamilah was announced as the women’s winner, she jumped up and down, ran to the stage and stood before the mic breathless. Oddly, Jamiliah’s speech started out subdued and serious. She first commented that she was grateful for the addition of the new category and said that although the women’s waves were small in comparison to the men’s it was just the beginning. She then dedicated her win to her best friend, Beth Pitts a Santa Cruz surfer who died while surfing in 1995. Then Jamilah snapped into classic JamStar mode. She introduced her international all-star team to the crowd and called the members up to the stage – Kim Hamrock and Jenny Useldinger. Together Jamilah led them in a rap about the joys of surfing.
After befuddling the audience with their rap then exiting the stage, host Sal Masakela could only shake his head and comment on the girls’, uh, “passion.”
-Sunshine Makarow
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico
Main goals:
"Surfing and training"
To excel in all areas of surfing with focuses on Big Waves
Tow-In surfing and gnarly wave riding
to keep breaking records and promote a better all around image of women
including the attributes of physical fitness, strength and determination
To project a positive image
To incorporate an understanding of competitiveness as a process to excel, not to diminish others
Physically and mentally ready
to tow-in Jaws from 30-60’
To become world champion of surfing in any or all of the possible categories
To aquire the newest and most innovative equipment to excel in all forms of training
Obtain more wave knowledge,
expanding lungs and preparing to surf the biggest waves in the world
following the swells systems of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
To be able to incorporate professional surf coaches to fine tune performances of all
the girls on Team Jam*Star.
Tentative Schedule for 2006-2007
Jamilah's ideal schedule will be based in the search for the best and biggest swells
and ultimate exposure to the media
Invitational Paddling event in Los Lobos, Chile - Late April / early May
Teahupoo, Tahiti. Tow-in and paddling surfing. May-June
Costa Rica / Huntington Beach, Ca. Longboard Women’s Championship
Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Tube riding Championship - September
Mavericks, Ca. Tow-in and Paddling surfing - winter Season
North Shore, Oahu. Waimea, Sunset, Pipeline and Phantoms - Winter season
Maui, Hi. Jaws. Tow-in, winter season
Possible and desirable big wave locations:
Cortez Banks, Todos los Santos, Ghost Trees, Dungeons and “the thing” in Tasmania
*** "We are willing to change some of the schedule" ***
or go to any proposed destination looking out for the
best interest
of our
Sponsors/projects
What can Jamilah
Jam*Star
Offer?
International exposure in Big Wave venues through TV, documentaries, film/videos, photos,
personal appearances and all types of media.
Jamilah is not only a pioneer of women’s big wave riding
but she is
also a
recording artist
who can use her music to reach other markets
and express
her multiple talents and knowledge
A positive personality that attracts crowds and interest wherever she goes
and is always ready to face challenges
She is constanstly achieving new records and setting higher standards
A healthy and educated role model for all ages
and backgrounds,
not
only women.
Jamilah offers a unique and original perspective
when promoting any product or projects
Her personality will stand out
while remaining humble
Not only a professional surfer
She is a highly acknowledged all around
athlete
and
spokesperson.
Accomplishments:
World record for paddling in 25’ Hawaiian wave at Waimea Bay
Exceptional citizen award for Santa Cruz, Ca Police Department:
Outstanding Rescue.
Won inaugural overall performance award in Big Waves for women
Towed-in 20’ Jaws
Paddled into Mavericks’ biggest wave by a woman
Three time International Champion in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
Numerous high placements in Life Guard paddle board races
Outstanding dedication award for Water Polo
Central American Longboard and Shortboard Championship tour
First place open longboard
and first place woman short board
Second place Ironwoman
San Clemente, Ca. Ocean Festival
Waterwoman surf contest
Huntington Beach, Ca.
First in short board, first prize in long board
Published a children’s book titled “I am a little guard”
It is an instructional junior lifeguard book
which teaches how
to life-save and safely escape a rip current
Many more prizes, awards and achievements in many areas are a part of
Jamilah’s history
which are available upon request.
Media exposure:
Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards ceremony
Interview: Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico
ESPN, surfing in many locations
Discovery Channel. Teaching surfing
Fuel TV, surfing and rapping
KGBN 5. Hawaiian news
Super bowl Sunday
National TV commercial
Tow-in scene filmed in Maui
Paid as an extreme athlete
Adrenalina TV, Mexico
Documentary filmed in Puerto Escondido
featuring
Big Wave surfing
The Big Wave movie
January 10th
Surf Talk radio interview
***NEW RELEASE***
"Top of her Game"
Book By Lisa Target
first chapter
is about Our
Jam'N
Magazines:
Surfer
"Hot Seat interview"
Transworld
Surfer
Surfing
Waves
(Middle Spread)
Splash
"featured as one of the
5 Hero Women"
Fluir Girl
SG
Surf Life for women
(cover story)
Heavy Water
Free Surf
and many more published photos and commentaries.
Jamilah Star
"Jam*Star"
will be
Starring
in the
up and coming
IMAX film
by
Deep Water Productions
Full Page Foam Mag"
15 Surf Stars"mid summer issue 06
Wet Mag primare issue
"Jam Star Wins XXL" 06
Nov/Dec 06 issue
National Geographic Adventure Mag
"Best of "
Wow!
Jamilah writes articles for the Santa Cruz Wharf dealing with Surfing Safety Tips.
http://www.santacruzwharf.com/surf.html
http://www.santacruzwharf.com/surfing2.html
http://www.aspworldtour.com
http://www.prosurfingtour.com/index.html
Jamilah
&
Mr. Caruthers
are looking forward
to meeting with you in person
at your convenance
Please contact: Mr. Lonnie Caruthers
Owner
RUBICON PROMOTIONS & MARKETING
2967 Michelson Dr
Irvine, Ca.
92612
USA to Oaxaca, Mexico
714-955-4800
(rings in Mexico)
or
714-665-0457
"Creation Captured"
(Tustin, CA. Office)
FAX: 714-665-0459
MEXICO: 52-582-2462
Jam*Star
"In the Water"
By
Gwen Mickelson,
Santa Cruz Sentinel
"Jamila*Star
shines bright in world of big-wave surfing"
Jam'N
over the top of a 50' footer
"When Santa Cruz native Jamilah Star won the inaugural women’s big-wave award at the recent Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards ceremony, it was history in the making.
For the first time in the three-year run of the big-money contest, mega Aussie surf retailer Billabong recognized women’s big-wave surfing,
awarding a woman known
to challenge
50-foot faces."
"The billing is important because Star, who grew up surfing on the Westside, has accomplished something many surfers, women and men, will only dream about. She’s at the forefront of women’s big-wave surfing, along with a few of her peers, friends and mentors, including Santa Cruz’s Sarah Gerhardt and Jenny Useldinger, and Huntington Beach’s Kim Hamrock.
By e-mail, I caught up with Star, a vibrant, energetic, off-beat, faith-filled juggernaut of a gal who claims to be ageless ("Do Not Believe in ‘Age,’" she wrote). She e-mailed from her pad on the North Shore before she jetted off to Tahiti.
Star, known to her friends as "Jam*Star," has assembled an affiliation of surfers, positive-thinkers and conscientious planet-stewards known as Jam*Team International. She’s training hard for more and bigger waves, and she has been known to paddle out in some of the biggest, most punishing conditions.
"She showed up (on the North Shore) last year (2003) and absolutely shocked everyone," said traveling surf photographer Dave Collyer, who has snapped photos of Star surfing in Hawaii, in an e-mail.
"This woman doesn’t just go out at the big-wave spots, she charges. She doesn’t just get waves. She stands out. That is hard to do on the North Shore; the biggest arena in surfing. Her performances are unprecedented ..."
It seems Star has always been the pioneering type — as a junior at Santa Cruz High School in 1993, she became the first girl to wrestle in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.
Winning the recent XXL award added wind to her sails and validated the women’s big-wave surfing movement.
"She’s been working on that a long time, and this is the first time they’ve had that ... it’s incredible," said Santa Cruz native and pro surfer Useldinger recently from Los Angeles, where she was surfing, checking in on some sponsors and preparing for a trip to Mexican big-wave hotspot Puerto Escondido. Useldinger is a close friend of Star’s, a fellow nominee for the women’s award and a Jam*Team member who was on the North Shore with Star during the winter.
For Star, Useldinger and others in their group, "there’s no limit — no limits at all," said Useldinger.
I’ll let Star, born Jamilah Istfan Haje, speak for herself — her e-mail style blasts out her personality like a spitting tube.
SURFER MAG
In the Water: How did it feel to win the inaugural Billabong XXL Women’s Award?
Jamilah Star: The funnest time in my life. Just having my dad (Reve), my team and all the radical boys from the WESTSIDE there cheering was like a dream come true. My dad was so excited he picked me up and held me in the air. I felt like Super Girl. When I won, Jenny and Kim (Hamrock) and (others) came up on stage. First I dedicated the award to Beth Pitts, a true hero and the reason I became a pro surfer. (Editor’s note: Santa Cruz surfer Beth Pitts died surfing at Steamer Lane in 1995 at age 19.) That was my most passionate goal in life, to win a contest for her. As I grew up she supported my athleticism, career and heart. She read the Bible to me on the beach and assured me that one day it would all be perfect.
ITW: What is it that draws you to big-wave surfing?
JS: It’s not just a mission but a calling from deep in my heart. I feel at one with the ocean. It is where I can best express my energy and passion for life. I am like a fish or what my family and friends say, "California Sea Lion." After my mom went to heaven, surfing big waves got a lot easier, as if I always have an angel by my side. I never get afraid. If the waves are going to be huge I can feel it in my blood. I dream about waves and swells all the time. Not only ocean waves but I study energy, light and sound waves. Life itself is like a wave, up and down, sometimes crashing, sometimes pulling in, but you always keep riding till that wave takes you to the next level.
"JR Life Guard years"
ITW: What’s next for you?
JS: This is just the beginning!
Now I am the most happy and thankful I ever been! I am training to pull in deep. WOOOOHOOO!"
Gwen Mickelson
santacruzsentinel.com
Welcome to an adventure with
the
JAM*STAR
team
We would like you to sit back open your mind
and experience
the freedom
and excitement of BIG WAVE riding,
SOUL SURFING,
RADICAL MUSIC
and
POSITIVE THINKING!
We are an amazing group of individuals
that have come together
as the result of common passion and goals
*OUR PASSION*
The Ocean, big waves and life it's self with all its joys and mystery's
Our goals include two categories
"Surfing and giving back"
Our surfing goals consist of training at intense levels to excel in big waves, aerial maneuvers and tube ridding
We travel the world in search of the trill and challenge
of heavy water and the perfect wave
We desire to spread the true sprit of aloha
and at the same time be consistent, powerful and confident in all and every swell
we are blessed to catch
Our most waited issues for giving back are simple yet necessary for our
happiness and shear existence
We have been working on the following issues for years and feel
it is time to make a serious difference
Through media coverage
Recording music and film we now can make an impact
that may snow ball into a movement of change
for years to come!
Yes!
So many great minds before us have had similar visions
We seek to do it for them, ourselves, God
and the many Generations to follow
We strongly believe
"With Faith there are no Limits!"
Love always, and God Bless!
Jamilah Star
JAM*TEAM
Founder
IN LOVING MEMORY
Beth Pitts
"As I grew up she supported my athleticism, career and heart.
She read the Bible to me on the beach and assured me that one day it would all be perfect."
Beth (li'l Walquine) Pitts
1975-1995
Her beauty and soulfull grace on the waves will always be missed.
"Beth Pitts, a true hero and the reason I became a pro surfer."
JAMILAH STAR
RUBICON PROMOTIONS & MARKETING
"RPM"
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2967 Michelson Dr
Irvine, Ca.
92612
USA to Oaxaca, Mexico
714-955-4800
(rings in Mexico)
or
714-665-0457
"Creation Captured"
(Tustin, CA. Office)
FAX: 714-665-0459
MEXICO: 52-582-2462
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