VIA – ABC 612 BRISBANE A Word with Gerry Lopez 17 February 2012 , 6:49 PM by Bernadette Young hierarchy /’huyuhrahkee/. noun, plural hierarchies. 1. any system of persons or things in a graded order, etc. (Source – The Macquarie Dictionary) As a 14 year old he was the Hawaiian … Continue reading RADIO INTERVIEW: A Word with Gerry Lopez
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RIP Shaun Brooks – Memories of Brooko
VIA – SURF COAST TIMES Memories of Brooko ussell McConachy February 17 2012 Shaun Brooks showing his skills in big waves, a bottom turn on “Savage Sunday” at Two Mile Bay on the south west coast, late 1990s. Photo: STEVE RYAN I was honoured to be amongst the hundreds of … Continue reading RIP Shaun Brooks – Memories of Brooko
Top surfer's boards stolen
I hate thieves… VIA MANNING RIVER TIMES Oscar Scanes is hoping the boards he had stolen from his parents’ place at Old Bar will be recovered. Photo Trevor Green Top surfer’s boards stolen 17 Feb, 2012 01:00 AM OLD Bar professional surfer Oscar Scanes says he was “pretty happy” with his … Continue reading Top surfer's boards stolen
Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing
VIA MANLY DAILY Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing 17 Feb 12 @ 05:12pm by Rod Bennett Bethany Hamilton. PICTURE: ANNIKA ENDERBORG WHEN Bethany Hamilton was young she dreamed of being a professional surfer and touring the world. While she did not make it through the first round of … Continue reading Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing
See skateboarding kings rule the bowl at Australian Open of Surfing
VIA – MANLY DAILY See skateboarding kings rule the bowl at Australian Open of Surfing 15 Feb 12 @ 04:53pm by Bryn Kay GE and nationality may differentiate Curren Caples and Bob Burnquist, but there’s one undeniable similarity between the two – they are two of the world’s biggest skateboarding stars. Up-and-coming star … Continue reading See skateboarding kings rule the bowl at Australian Open of Surfing
Australian Surfing Awards: Nikon Surf Photo Of The Year
VIA – RED BULL Australian Surfing Awards: Nikon Surf Photo Of The Year by Redbull.com, Feb 15, 2012 The best surf snap of the last year, as decided by Nikon, will be announced at the Australian Surfing Awards on Thursday night. The competition is fierce… Among the many awards being handed out … Continue reading Australian Surfing Awards: Nikon Surf Photo Of The Year
Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties
VIA – FISH CHANNEL Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties Research under more natural conditions details unexpected findings. By David Alderton February 14, 2012 Shark skin with denticles showing at left, above the eye. Photo credit: David Alderton There is growing interest in the way in which animals have developed particular characteristics to … Continue reading Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties
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VIA – SMH NSW AUSTRALIA Surfer dies after mishap at Sydney beach August 26, 2011 – 3:15PM A man has died after going into cardiac arrest at a beach in Sydney’s south. The 58-year-old was surfing at North Cronulla this morning when his leash snapped and he lost his board. Council lifesavers and members of … Continue reading Surfer dies after mishap at Sydney beach – Australia #SurfReport