All posts by Chris Nomad

Half Moon Bay – Mavericks

20+Foot Waves To Wallop #SF Bay Area Coast During ‘Storm Of The Decade’ #surf #weather #SantaCruz #Mavericks #HMB

  It’s only getting bigger!  Currently…   VIA – CBS SAN FRANCISCO   December 8, 2014 8:11 PM   CBS SF) — A powerful storm system described by forecasters as the “storm of the decade” is expected to whip up large and dangerous surf along the Bay Area’s coastline Thursday through Saturday. A west-northwest swell … Continue reading 20+Foot Waves To Wallop #SF Bay Area Coast During ‘Storm Of The Decade’ #surf #weather #SantaCruz #Mavericks #HMB →

Shark Attacks

Shark bites surfer’s hand; Big Island beach closed – #Hawaii #Surf #aloha #nature

Close one! VIA HAWAII NEWS NOW Posted: Oct 31, 2014 5:42 PM PST Updated: Oct 31, 2014 8:54 PM PST By Lisa Kubota   NORTH KOHALA, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – An aggressive shark bit a Big Island woman’s left hand while she was surfing near Halaula Lighthouse in North Kohala. Kailua-Kona resident McKenzie Clark, 34, and … Continue reading Shark bites surfer’s hand; Big Island beach closed – #Hawaii #Surf #aloha #nature →

Shark Attacks

Great White Shark Attack on Outrigger Sends #SantaBarbara Woman into Ocean – #nature #surf #California

VIA – KEYT   No injuries reported in the close call John Palminteri, KEYT – KCOY – KKFX Senior Reporter, [email protected] POSTED: 07:09 PM PDT Oct 20, 2014   UPDATED: 07:37 PM PDT Oct 20, 2014 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – What was said to be a young Great White shark took two bites on an outrigger canoe Sunday three miles off the Santa Barbara coast. The woman on … Continue reading Great White Shark Attack on Outrigger Sends #SantaBarbara Woman into Ocean – #nature #surf #California →

Shark Attacks

Second shark attack reported on #Maui – #surf #Hawaii #nature #aloha

    VIA – STAR ADVERTISER   By Star-Advertiser Staff and News Services   POSTED: 12:50 p.m. HST, Oct 20, 2014 LAST UPDATED: 01:02 p.m. HST, Oct 20, 2014     A second shark encounter was reported on Maui Monday morning. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said a 58-year old stand up … Continue reading Second shark attack reported on #Maui – #surf #Hawaii #nature #aloha →

Half Moon Bay – Mavericks

Scientists Have Just Unlocked The Secret to Breathing Underwater Without Oxygen Tanks – #Tech #Science #Surf #BWWT #BillabongXXL #Dive #fishing

VIA – CAPITALISM IS FREEDOM   Have you ever wanted to breathe underwater? You may soon have your chance. A group of scientists from the University of Southern Denmark have developed a crystalline material that absorbs oxygen from the surrounding environment, both water and air, and stores it for future use. The aptly named “Aquaman Crystal” uses cobalt … Continue reading Scientists Have Just Unlocked The Secret to Breathing Underwater Without Oxygen Tanks – #Tech #Science #Surf #BWWT #BillabongXXL #Dive #fishing →

Shark Attacks

3 shark attacks in 2 days at Vandenberg AFB – #California #surf #nature #SoCal

    VIA – GRIND TV   A day after a surfer is attacked, two kayak anglers are attacked at the California military base; there were fatal attacks there in 2010 and 2012 October 03, 2014 by Pete Thomas A surfer and two kayak fishermen were attacked by sharks—or perhaps one shark—on Thursday and Friday … Continue reading 3 shark attacks in 2 days at Vandenberg AFB – #California #surf #nature #SoCal →

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Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene August 24, 2011 12:05 AM Hurricane Irene is expected to pass Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday with its center roughly 200 to 250 miles offshore, far enough away to prevent significant winds and rain but close enough to rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport →

79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here… →