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Pioneer Mark Richards named Australia's most influential surfer

Amanda Lulham From:The Daily Telegraph February 21, 201312:00AM   Mark Richards with wife Jenny, arriving on the red carpet for the annual Australian Surfing Awards. He was named Australia’s most influential surfer. Picture: Tim Hunter. Source: The Daily Telegraph IT WAS a 30-foot wall of water and Mark Richards was just a kid, just 17. … Continue reading Pioneer Mark Richards named Australia's most influential surfer

British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES

VIA – SWNS.COM February 22, 2013 | by SWNS Reporter A British surfer is on the crest of a wave after braving crocodile-infested waters to set a new world record – by riding a continuous wave for 12.8 miles.   Adventurous Steve King, 48, balanced upright on his board for knee-shattering one hour and four … Continue reading British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES

Network A’s Alana: Surfer Girl Season 2 Kicks Off With Alana Blanchard Modeling in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

    VIA – MARKETWIRE   February 18, 2013 12:46 ET   “Alana: Surfer Girl” Is a 10-Episode Video Series Posting Each Monday on Network A NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – Feb 18, 2013) – Today Network A, the online action sports channel, releases the first episode of “Alana: Surfer Girl,” season two starring professional surfer … Continue reading Network A’s Alana: Surfer Girl Season 2 Kicks Off With Alana Blanchard Modeling in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

Hawaii: High surf advisory extended for east shores #SurfReport

VIA – KHON Published: 2/19 3:22 pm Updated: 2/19 3:24 pm The National Weather Service has extended its high surf advisory for east-facing shores across the state. Strong trade winds will continue to bring elevated and rough surf to east shores. Surf is expected between seven and 10 feet with occasional higher sets. Beach goers … Continue reading Hawaii: High surf advisory extended for east shores #SurfReport

San Luis Obispo: High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this eve to 10 PM PST Wed 10-18' #SurfReport

VIA – KSBY High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday Posted: Feb 19, 2013 12:01 PM by Dave Hovde Surf height 10 to 16 feet with local max sets to 18 feet possible for west and northwest facing beaches of San Luis Obispo and western Santa … Continue reading San Luis Obispo: High surf advisory remains in effect from 10 PM this eve to 10 PM PST Wed 10-18' #SurfReport

Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally

VIA – ADELAIDE NOW   Shark victim surfer Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally Shark victim Bethany Hamilton is going to compete in a rally. Source: The Daily Telegraph   SHARK victim Bethany Hamilton will leave the Australian coast behind and head for the desert next month, putting her surfing career on hold to … Continue reading Bethany Hamilton to drive in Moroccan rally

VIDEO: Hawaii woman hitches ride on Great White shark

VIA – WAFB Posted: Feb 18, 2013 11:44 AM PST <em>Monday, February 18, 2013 2:44 PM EST</em>Updated: Feb 19, 2013 11:22 AM PST <em>Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:22 PM EST</em> By Nicole Bento – email By Keoki Kerr – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Stunning underwater video of a Hawaii-based shark conservationist petting and … Continue reading VIDEO: Hawaii woman hitches ride on Great White shark

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South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing #SurfReport

  VIA – HUFF POST Brett Archibald, South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing Posted: 04/18/2013 4:42 pm EDT A missing South African surfer was found alive in the Indian Ocean, where he had been floating for 27 hours after falling overboard. A rescue team found Brett Archibald floating on … Continue reading South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing #SurfReport

Almond Board Demo // Dec 10

Join us tomorrow morning for a casual Board Demo at 34th st.We’re hoping to have a bit of everything available to try.Clear skies and small combo-swell in the forecast.

Famed surfboard designer hanged himself, coroner says – Los Angeles Times

Sad… VIA – LA TIMES Famed surfboard designer hanged himself, coroner says August 23, 2011 | 4:18 pm Robert Russell Brown, who had been shaping custom surfboards in Newport Beach since the 1960s, has died. He was 63. Brown hanged himself, the Orange County coroner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at 3:08 p.m. Saturday … Continue reading Famed surfboard designer hanged himself, coroner says – Los Angeles Times