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Surfboard shapers' wave of anger

VIA – NORTHERN STAR Photo – Maddog Surfboards shop owner John Morgan is concerned about the influx of cheap boards from China. Surfboard shapers’ wave of anger Christian Morrow | 24th November 2011 THE future of the surfboard manufacturing industry in Byron Bay is in danger of being wiped out by cheap Chinese surfboards, industry … Continue reading Surfboard shapers' wave of anger →

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Surfers converge on Merimbula

VIA – MERIMBULA NEWS Surfers converge on Merimbula 23 Nov, 2011 09:20 AM All systems are go for the start of the 31st annual Merimbula Classic which gets underway tomorrow. A fleet of wave sailors, kite surfers and stand up paddle surfers are converging on Merimbula to participate in Australia’s most popular celebration of wind … Continue reading Surfers converge on Merimbula →

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Surfer dies at popular break

VIA – PERTH NOW Surfer dies at popular break Laura Tomlinson From: PerthNow November 20, 2011 10:37AM A SURFER catching breaks in Elleker has died of as-yet unknown causes. The man was found facedown floating in the water by his friends at about 8am this morning. He was pulled out of the water by his … Continue reading Surfer dies at popular break →

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VIDEO: The shark film they wanted to be secret

VIA – PERTH NOW The shark film they wanted to be secret Last updated: November 20, 2011 Stiven Pucar From: The Sunday Times November 19, 2011 5:00PM VIDEO: Great White spotted HEY are the images the Department of Fisheries have been accused of trying to hide. A 5m great white shark circling an underwater camera … Continue reading VIDEO: The shark film they wanted to be secret →

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PHOTOS: South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition #SurfReport

VIA – PERTH NOW South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition PerthNow November 18, 2011 11:04AM GIGANTIC: Maroubra surfer Mark Mathews barrels down the face of a massive South West wave. Picture: Tim Bonython Source: PerthNow WA’s gigantic surf has come alive in recent weeks, producing some of the best waves and … Continue reading PHOTOS: South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition #SurfReport →

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Julian Wilson takes aim at ASP – @julian_wilson

My man! VIA – SUNSHINE COAST DAILY Wilson takes aim at ASP Mark Bode | 18th November 2011 COOLUM Beach star Julian Wilson has teed off on ASP officials for prematurely awarding Kelly Slater his 11th world crown, but hopes the embarrassing slip-up will result in a more professional tour. Wilson, who is enjoying a … Continue reading Julian Wilson takes aim at ASP – @julian_wilson →

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Shark repellent' invented by surfer

VIA – TELEGRAPH UK Shark repellent’ invented by surfer Surfers have never felt safer thanks to the invention of so-called ‘shark deterrent’ products, but experts are questioning whether the new devices really work. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent 3:31PM GMT 16 Nov 2011 The latest device, the Electronic Shark Defense System, was designed by Honolulu … Continue reading Shark repellent' invented by surfer →

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Surfer still critical

VIA – SURF COAST TIMES   Surfer still critical   March 27 2012 The unnamed surfer who was pulled from the water after being spotted floating face-down and motionless off Ocean Grove last Friday is still in a critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital. The surfer was rescued by a local man and his partner, … Continue reading Surfer still critical →