Monthly Archives: August 2011

Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat

VIA – CAPE TIMES – SOUTH AFRICA Top surfer’s family upset over decision to rerun round three heat August 30 2011 at 12:14pm Kwanele Butana THE mother of world surfing sensation Jordy Smith has criticised the decision by the international surfing governing body, Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), to order a rerun of the Billabong … Continue reading Jordy Smith's family upset over decision to rerun round three heat

World's Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse

And my mom told me surfing was a waste of time lol… VIA – KSBW World’s Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse POSTED: 11:35 am PDT August 29, 2011 UPDATED: 12:39 pm PDT August 29, 2011 LONG BEACH, N.Y. — How about the timing? Some of the world’s greatest surfers arrived early in … Continue reading World's Top Surfers Hit New York For $1M Purse

Shark spooked locals before fatal attack

VIA – BRISBANE TIMES Shark spooked locals before fatal attack Bridie Jabour August 30, 2011 – 4:49PM A man’s body was mauled by tiger sharks in waters avoided by locals because the predators had been circling since a whale carcass was discovered in the area a few weeks ago. A crocodile had also taken up … Continue reading Shark spooked locals before fatal attack

Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline

I’ve seen this dude a couple times, it’s really amazing… VIA – MERCURY NEWS Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline By Chelsea Hawkins Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 08/29/2011 05:16:50 PM PDT Updated: 08/29/2011 10:18:17 PM PDT The adult humpback whale, first spotted in July, has been seen in shallow water near Main Beach in … Continue reading Humpback hangs out off Santa Cruz shoreline

Bear Attacked By Shark In Russia, Paws Chewed Off

Worlds going into complete chaos, sharks attacking bears, wtf??? VIA – GLOBAL VOICE ONLINE Russia: Shark Attacks in Vladivostok Posted 29 August 2011 22:11 GMT News of shark attacks normally come from places like Australia, California, Hawaii, or Florida. Even though these attacks do not occur that often, most people are terrified of sharks. Moreover, … Continue reading Bear Attacked By Shark In Russia, Paws Chewed Off

Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation – Quiksilver Pro NY

VIA – LONG BEACH PATCH Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation Unsound Surf will host a silent protest outside of city hall at 9 a.m. By Matthew Hogan 1:09am Monday’s announcement by Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan that the Quiksilver Pro New York’s festival portion had been canceled may have been just a preview … Continue reading Protest Planned Amidst Rumored Quiksilver Cancellation – Quiksilver Pro NY

Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene

VIA – CT POST Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene A surfer passes the broken end of the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier in Emerald Isle, N.C. on August 28, 2011 showing the destructive power of Hurricane Irene. The storm that spent 12-hours scouring the coast killed at least five people, brought pockets of flooding that … Continue reading Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene