VIA – EXPRESS ADVOCATE Mel Draper was out in the water on his paddle board at Terrigal on Sunday afternoon when he had a close encounter with a shark. Surfer’s close brush with a shark at Terrigal 3 May 12 @ 11:54am by Alicia McCumstie WHEN Mel Draper took his new paddle board out for … Continue reading Surfer's close brush with a shark at Terrigal
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Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast #Surfreport
VIA – COURIER MAIL Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast Brian Williams From: The Courier-Mail April 21, 2012 12:00AM Source: The Courier-Mail IT SHOULD be a ripping weekend for surfboard riders, with swells to 3.5m from Fraser Island to the Gold Coast. Weather Bureau forecaster Michelle Berry said … Continue reading Swell weekend for surfers from Fraser Island to Gold Coast #Surfreport
Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming
via – daily mail uk Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming David Lilienfeld, 20, was body boarding with his brother when the predator struck Documentary crew filming ‘Shark Men’ series nearby accused of endangering swimmers by luring animals close to … Continue reading Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming
Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves
VIa – ENCINITAS PATCH Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves Katie Westfall of the Save the Waves Coalition talks about how these reserves are helping to protect globally iconic surf spots; Santa Cruz will be dedicated as a reserve April 28. By Serge Dedina Email the author 11:58 am One of … Continue reading Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves
Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes
VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes 16 April, 2012 6:29PM AWST By John Cecil (Broadcaster ) Graham Drew’s family were grief stricken when they lost Nathan Drew to a fishing accident at the Salmon Holes in September 2003. The Drew family vowed that no … Continue reading Young surfer saves fisherman at deadly Salmon Holes
Michael Peterson's ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out
Another great waterman who will be missed by so many… VIA – ABC AUSTRALIA Hundreds of people attended a memorial paddle-out at Kirra for surfer Michael Peterson Michael Peterson’s ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out The ashes of Tweed-Coolangatta surfing legend Michael Peterson were returned to their spiritual home … Continue reading Michael Peterson's ashes scattered while surrounded by hundreds of surfers at a memorial paddle-out
Sally's making waves after her big win at Bells Beach
VIA – THE HERALD SUN Sally’s making waves after her big win at Bells Beach Lucas Townsend From: Sunday Herald Sun April 15, 2012 12:00AM Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is aiming for the World Championships after her big win at Bells Beach. Herald Sun BELLS Beach belle Sally Fitzgibbons has the world in her … Continue reading Sally's making waves after her big win at Bells Beach
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Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
VIA – NINE MSN Eight shark sightings close WA beaches 15:18 AEST Sun Dec 18 2011 Multiple shark sightings close to shore in Western Australia’s southwest have forced the closure of some beaches. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) says Bunbury and Dalyellup beaches were closed on Sunday morning after eight sharks were sighted between 30m … Continue reading Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
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