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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Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean
VIA – SMH Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean Courtney Trenwith April 3, 2012 – 10:30AM A fatal shark attack has led organisers of a national triathlon competition being held in Busselton this week to cancel the ocean swim leg. Almost 1000 students participating in either the national or local … Continue reading Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean
Australia's Billabong shares wipe out after fund raising
Surfing champion Sally Fitzgibbons almost took a very different path to sporting glory
After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years
After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years. The partnership between Rip Curl and Pierre Louis Costes it’s a long and beautiful story. Supported since 2002 by the Australian brand, PL has been able to focus on his passion and training with only one goal: to become … Continue reading After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years
Hunt under way for great white killer
TV report into surf death condemned
VIA – NEWS.COM AUSTRALIA TV report into surf death condemned AAP April 02, 2012 10:26AM SURF Life Saving Queensland’s president has condemned a television report on the death of Matthew Barclay, 14, during last week’s national championships on the Gold Coast. A report on the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program questioned whether Surf … Continue reading TV report into surf death condemned
Seattle Judge won't halt anti-whaling group's activities
#VIDEO: 1 week inside the Rake Surfboards factory, Noosa.
