Category Archives: Australia

Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia

VIA – THE CHINA POST Updated Monday, March 26, 2012 5:41 pm TWN, By Amy Coopes, AFP Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia SYDNEY–Rolling from his surfboard, blood gushing from the wound where a shark had just ripped a big chunk of flesh from his thigh, Australian Glen Folkard had just one thought: “I’m alive.” Folkard, … Continue reading Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia

Surfing model rides new wave

    VIA – ADELAIDE NOW   Surfing model rides new wave   Staff Writers From: The Advertiser March 26, 2012 11:00PM Brinkley Davies, surfer and new model at Fox.   BRINKLEY Davies learnt to surf when she was only four years old and, at age 18, she is learning how to handle the catwalk. … Continue reading Surfing model rides new wave

Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80

VIA – HUFF POST Chaleo Yoovidhya Dies: Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80   Posted: 03/17/2012 8:50 am Updated: 03/17/2012 10:07 am The founder of the energy drink Red Bull has died, according to the Bangkok Post. Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Thai billionaire and the world’s 205th richest man, died at a hospital in Bankok … Continue reading Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80

Surfer Girl Paige Hareb To Turn Pro Fighter? @paigehareb

    Thanks for the heads up from our bros down at Sacred Craft for sending this one along (follow them on twitter at @SacredCraftExpo) …after seeing Paige fight in December we look forward to seeing throw down as a possible pro sometime in the near future.  To see our archived articles and video on … Continue reading Surfer Girl Paige Hareb To Turn Pro Fighter? @paigehareb

BURTON TOYOTA PRO – SURFEST NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA – LIVE FEED ON NOW! #SURFREPORT

  (Merewether, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 14 March, 2012) Merewether once again played host to an array of the world’s best surfers as the ASP 6-Star Burton Toyota Pro hit the water for the Round of 96, the Round that sees the top seeds enter the draw. The surf was in the 2 to 3 foot … Continue reading BURTON TOYOTA PRO – SURFEST NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA – LIVE FEED ON NOW! #SURFREPORT

ARE YOU KIDDING? ASP World Tour Discusses Charging Online Viewers: Fan’s Reaction @aspworldtour

Ya…no.  Watch viewership plunge and sponsors bail,  simple.     VIA – YAHOO ASP World Tour Discusses Charging Online Viewers: Fan’s Reaction By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network 2 hours, 53 minutes ago The week of March 14th, 2012 the internet was buzzing with rumors that the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has been discussing … Continue reading ARE YOU KIDDING? ASP World Tour Discusses Charging Online Viewers: Fan’s Reaction @aspworldtour

WOMEN ON LIVE NOW! Surfest – Newcastle, Australia…Watch live feed now! #SurfReport

(Merewether, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 14 March, 2012) Merewether once again played host to an array of the world’s best surfers as the ASP 6-Star Burton Toyota Pro hit the water for the Round of 96, the Round that sees the top seeds enter the draw. The surf was in the 2 to 3 foot (1 … Continue reading WOMEN ON LIVE NOW! Surfest – Newcastle, Australia…Watch live feed now! #SurfReport