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Orange County Surf Report

#Newport Beach lifeguard drowns in large #surf – #OC #hero #humanity #aloha

Newport beach lifeguard Ben Carlson A lifeguard drowned Sunday evening while attempting to save a swimmer’s life in large and treacherous surf off Newport Beach, California. Ben Carlson, 32, was pronounced dead soon after being pulled from the ocean at 8 p.m. City officials said it was the first on-duty fatality in the 100-plus years … Continue reading #Newport Beach lifeguard drowns in large #surf – #OC #hero #humanity #aloha →

Shark Attacks

UPDATED: Shark Attacks Swimmer Near Manhattan Beach Pier – #surf #nature #California #LA #SoCal

VIA – HERMOSA PATCH   Originally posted at 10:11 a.m. July 5, 2014. Edited with new details. A 7-foot-long shark attacked a swimmer Saturday at Manhattan Beach, causing serious injury and prompting authorities to use helicopters and boats to evacuate throngs of people taking to the water on a busy 4th of July holiday weekend. The incident happened about … Continue reading UPDATED: Shark Attacks Swimmer Near Manhattan Beach Pier – #surf #nature #California #LA #SoCal →

asp international

ASP Big Wave World Tour on Yellow Alert – #surf #aloha

  VIA – ASP http://youtu.be/xbt_GP8MrAU Today, the ASP Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) is placing the Quiksilver Ceremonial in Punta de Lobos, Chile as well as the Billabong Pico Alto, Peru on Yellow Alert with a projected 30-foot ocean swell heading towards the region. Event organizers will monitor conditions closely and, if conditions warrant, declare … Continue reading ASP Big Wave World Tour on Yellow Alert – #surf #aloha →

Skateboarding

Pioneering #Venice skateboarder Shogo Kubo, 54, dies while paddle boarding alone in #Hawaii #surf #skate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUzzAsN4ffw   VIA – DAILY MAIL Kubo, a married father, was pulled to shore by witnesses who saw him struggling in the water off the coast of Hawai’i Kai, Honolulu on Tuesday He could not be revived and was pronounced dead He had been an original member of the Zephyr surf shop’s Z-Boys, which was … Continue reading Pioneering #Venice skateboarder Shogo Kubo, 54, dies while paddle boarding alone in #Hawaii #surf #skate →

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10 tips for ordering a #surfboard – #surf #guides #aloha

I like to experience different shapes and design features so I don’t totally agree with this but entertaining nonetheless… VIA – RED BULL Talking to a shaper is akin to language barrier. Here’s how to negotiate your way to understanding. Buy local: This isn’t just a hippy mantra! While you most likely won’t be able … Continue reading 10 tips for ordering a #surfboard – #surf #guides #aloha →

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Surfboard shape-off goes to Hind – #art #design #surf

VIA – THE COAST NEWS   By staff May 28, 2014 • 171 views • 0 comments DEL MAR — Longtime surfboard craftsman Roger Hinds won the Icons of Foam Tribute to the Masters shaping competition May 18, honoring Ben Aipa. Six shapers were tasked with replicating a classic Aipa Sting. The board was made … Continue reading Surfboard shape-off goes to Hind – #art #design #surf →

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Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT   Oahu Surf Report   Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with  E- but mostly NE trades 15-25.  Scattered windward showers today.  Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets.  Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport →