All posts by Chris Nomad

Jack Johnson’s Good-Life Recipe #Music #Aloha #Art

VIA – MEN’S JOURNAL   By Rob Tannenbaum  Oct 2013 The Hawaiian singer on surfing with his fans, gardening at the recording studio, and wiping out in front of Kelly Slater.   Jack Johnson has an unusual relationship with his audience: When he’s on tour, fans often give him tips about local spots where he can … Continue reading Jack Johnson’s Good-Life Recipe #Music #Aloha #Art

The World’s First Surfboard Made from Mushrooms Is Almost Ready to Get Pitted #SurfReport #Aloha #Environment #Fungi

VIA – MOTHERBOARD By Mat McDermott Unless you’re riding a wooden surfboard, there’s no getting around the fact that the deck under your feet is probably an environmental nightmare. Sure, there are more environmentally friendly materials out there now than there were 15 years ago, but your board is still likely to be petrochemical-derived foam encased … Continue reading The World’s First Surfboard Made from Mushrooms Is Almost Ready to Get Pitted #SurfReport #Aloha #Environment #Fungi

The Second Lives of Surfboards: Lawrence O’Toole’s OTable Makes Busted Boards Look Better Than Ever #Art #Hawaii #Aloha #Surf

VIA – CORE77   Posted by erika rae  |  20 Sep 2013  | It seems strange that a region renowned for its surfing culture routinely sees old surfboards find their final resting place at the city dump. Architect and designer Lawrence O’Toole is giving new life to Kauai’s favorite pastime. O’Toole knew he was onto … Continue reading The Second Lives of Surfboards: Lawrence O’Toole’s OTable Makes Busted Boards Look Better Than Ever #Art #Hawaii #Aloha #Surf

Surfer bitten by a shark at Carlin Park in Jupiter #Florida #SurfReport #Stoked

this dude looks stoked!… VIA – WVPT Photo: Brandon Dugan suffers an apparent shark bite at Carlin Park. Photo Chris Burdine Posted: 09/22/2013 By: James Wieland Jupiter, Fla. – Rescuers were called to Carlin Park in Jupiter Saturday morning after reports a surfer was bitten by a shark. When they arrived, Brandon Dugan was out … Continue reading Surfer bitten by a shark at Carlin Park in Jupiter #Florida #SurfReport #Stoked

Jason Greenslate, Food Stamp Surfer, Responds To The Haters #Video #Sushi #Lobster #Bro#Bum

  VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 09/20/2013 5:29 pm EDT  |  Updated: 09/22/2013 2:38 pm EDT WASHINGTON — Jason Greenslate is America’s most famous food stamp recipient. Fox News profiled the 28-year-old San Diego resident in two August segments about America’s “food stamp binge.” The stories showed Greenslate buying sushi and lobster with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Continue reading Jason Greenslate, Food Stamp Surfer, Responds To The Haters #Video #Sushi #Lobster #Bro#Bum

Kite-surfer dies in freak accident at WA’s Cottesloe Beach #Kite

VIA – YAHOO/ABC NEWS ABCUpdated September 24, 2013, 8:54 am The Kite-Surfing Association of WA says the death of a man at Cottesloe Beach on Sunday afternoon appears to have been caused by a freak sequence of events. Marc Sprod, 50, was coming ashore when he apparently tripped near the water’s edge and was launched … Continue reading Kite-surfer dies in freak accident at WA’s Cottesloe Beach #Kite

UPDATE: Surfboard found with shark tooth in it and surfer missing… #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha #Photography

VOA – NAROOMA NEWS   Shark tooth found in missing walker’s board By Stan Gorton Sept. 23, 2013, 12:20 p.m   BOARD EVIDENCE: Fisherman Greg White of Melbourne with a shard of what Ben’s supporters think is large shark tooth embedded in the board. ADVENTURER Benjamin Safari is missing but his surfboard has been found … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard found with shark tooth in it and surfer missing… #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha #Photography