VIA – LA TIMES After losing most of his right arm in a fishing accident in 1993, Denholm began designing prosthetics for water sports and other activities. Meeting the challenge of Maverick’s is a personal highlight. Jeff Denholm, who lost most of his right arm in a commercial fishing accident in the Bering Sea in … Continue reading Amputee Jeff Denholm is an extreme example in big-wave surfing #SantaCruz #Inspiration
Two sharks seen within 15 feet of two surfers off the Manhattan Beach coast around 6:35 p.m. Tuesday prompted a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s helicopter crew to use a public address system to alert the surfers, said Sgt. Morrie Zader of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Aero Bureau. Once the two-man crew saw the surfers paddle safely to … Continue reading Air Crew Warns Surfers of 2 Sharks in Water Nearby – Mahattan Beach #SurfReport
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL By Cathy Kelly Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 03/21/2013 06:43:56 PM PDT Updated: 03/21/2013 06:43:58 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ — A 62-year-old Pleasure Point attorney and surfer arrested earlier this week for allegedly vandalizing the vehicle of a standup paddleboarder is being investigated due to suspicions … Continue reading #SantaCruz surfer, attorney suspected of additional acts of vandalism against paddleboarders #SUP #SurfReport
VIA – MNN Are there certain patterns that scare sharks away? Some retailers say yes, but researchers express caution. By Bryan Nelson Wed, Jul 03 2013 at 7:01 PM This rash guard patterned after a venomous lionfish might repel sharks. (Photo: boatstogo.com) A shark attack is every surfer’s or snorkeler’s worst nightmare, and some … Continue reading Can wetsuits patterned like venomous fish prevent shark attacks? #SurfReport #Diving
Some Monday’s I feel are torture, but then I look at these little fellows and things seem a lot better… VIA – QuestionableEvolution.com What’s the matter, louse got your tongue? (Cymothoa exigua) Erin ♦ June 20, 2012 ♦ 7 Comments Via: Parasite of the Day Common Name: The Tongue-Eating Louse A.K.A.: Cymothoa exigua Vital Stats: Females … Continue reading What’s the matter, Tongue-Eating Louse got your tongue? #Fishing #Science #Monday #SurfReport
http://youtu.be/LfYiUGIA1s0 VIA – BBC http://youtu.be/HEsebjs5f3I 7 July 2013 Last updated at 10:01 ET Help A surfer at Australia’s Bondi beach has been knocked out by a whale, thought to weigh more than 50 tonnes. The southern right whale, which was with its calf, seemed curious at first, but then it flicked its tail, knocking … Continue reading VIDEOS: Surfer knocked unconscious by whale at Bondi Beach #SurfReport #VIDEO
Posted: 06/27/2013 11:39 am EDT A kayaker is thanking his lucky stars after surviving a terrifying shark attack that happened while paddling off a California beach Tuesday. Micah Flansburg was fishing with his father-in-law about 100 yards from shore in Pacifica, near San Francisco, Calif., when what may have been great white shark attacked the … Continue reading Pacifica Shark Attack: Kayaker Relates Harrowing Moment Great White Shark Went After Craft (VIDEO) #SurfReport #Fishing #Kayak
Can you design a graphic that elegantly explains your local spot? Every surf spot is unique. Wave size, rules, culture, potential hazards and terrain all vary widely throughout the United States and worldwi de. Which is why we’re seeking the best/funniest infographic you can design that explains your local break. The winner doesn’t get anything, … Continue reading Local Break Infographic Contest!
VIA – LONG BEACH PATCH Residents Express Hope Quiksilver Will Return City officials dispel misinformation and rumors surrounding surfing event. By Joseph Kellard 4:49pm * The second part of a two-part story. The first part was posted earlier Wednesday (posted again below). During Tuesday’s Long Beach City Council meeting, when several residents questioned and criticized … Continue reading Long Beach NY: Residents Express Hope Quiksilver Will Return – City officials dispel misinformation & rumors surrounding surfing event