I’ve said before, I’ll say it again, I fing hate thieves… VIA – SURF EUROPE 05:45 14th December 2013 by Ben Mondy Thieves have broken into Kelly Slater’s rented home on the North Shore this week, stealing a fair chunk of his Pipeline quiver. The theft occurred before the second day of competition … Continue reading SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN
VIA – FL TODAY Dec. 10, 2013 Bobby Baughman was trying out a new surfboard when something grabbed his foot. He said he had been surfing near Cocoa Beach Pier this afternoon. He finished riding a wave, so he hopped off the board and dove underwater to let the next one pass over him. He … Continue reading Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida
VIA – AU SPORTS YAHOO AAPDecember 9, 2013, 7:03 pm The brutal surf at the world famous Pipeline in Hawaii has claimed it’s first victim, with Australia’s retiring former Pipeline Masters champion Kieren Perrow suffering a dislocated shoulder. In the final heat of his career, the 36-year-old dislocated his shoulder in a heavy … Continue reading Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport
VIA – NY TIMES Mavericks is a famous break in California. The big-wave surfers Kohl Christensen and Danilo Couto started the Big Wave Safety Summit in 2011 to honor Sion Milosky, who died at Mavericks. By TALYA MINSBERG Published: December 4, 2013 Surfers around the world descend every winter on the North Shore … Continue reading Top Big-Wave Surfers Unite to Promote Safety
VIA – DISCOVERY An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a gash on his leg — he had been attacked by a shark. An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a … Continue reading Surfer Unaware He Had Been Bitten by a Shark #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha
I don’t know how good these wetsuits are quality-wise but it’s a cool concept on a broader scale. I know I never quite fit the off the rack suites on the market and the only ones that used to do something similar (but not nearly as technical) is Hotline in this area (taking custom measurements). … Continue reading New custom wetsuit concept hits the market – 5 questions with Carapace Wetsuits cofounder Alex Wang #Video
Da Kine… http://youtu.be/-zpXUZ05Z1w
VIA – HMB PATCH PHOTO OF THE DAY: Windsurfer Tests Mavericks Stiff wind accompanies big swell on Sunday. By Stuart Nafey 4:35 pm This kite surfer was seen in and out of the Mavericks break on Sunday as a big swell and high winds came ashore in Half Moon Bay. Credit Stuart … Continue reading PHOTO OF THE DAY: Windsurfer (Kite Surfer) Tests Mavericks
Boy possibly bitten by shark in Myrtle Beach by Victoria Spechko Posted: 08.15.2011 at 1:30 PM Updated: 08.15.2011 at 1:45 PM A 7-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a possible shark bite. Myrtle Beach police say they’re not sure if it was a shark or another type of fish that bit … Continue reading Boy possibly bitten by shark in Myrtle Beach