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
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
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
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
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
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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VIA – SUNSHINE COAST DAILY Surfer drowns at Moffat Beach February 6, 2012 – 10:59AM A SURFER has drowned at a popular Coast break despite desperate efforts to save him by a group of off-duty lifesavers. The man, aged in his 50s, was found floating face down in the water off the rocky … Continue reading Surfer drowns at Moffat Beach