VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first
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$1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York #QuikPro
VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD $1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York Photo – “How’s the surf going to be ?” … 10-time world champion Kelly Slater will be one of the surfers competing in New York. Photo: ASP Media September 5, 2011 – 3:06PM Mick Fanning believes Kelly Slater … Continue reading $1 million on the line for Slater and co in New York #QuikPro
Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Shark which killed WA surfer won’t be destroyed, even if found AAP September 05, 2011 2:26PM Photo: The popular West Australian surfing spot, Bunker Bay, where a young bodyboarder was killed by a shark. Picture: Leonie Paine Source: The Sunday Times A SEARCH is under way for a large shark that … Continue reading Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found
Local surfers want killer shark destroyed
VIA – ABC Local surfers want killer shark destroyed 5 September, 2011 10:29AM AWST By Brooke Bannister Surfers in WA’s South West have called for the shark that killed a 21 year-old man on Sunday to be destroyed. The 21-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when he was attacked by a … Continue reading Local surfers want killer shark destroyed
UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport
Nightmare… VIA – COURIER MAIL AUSTRALIA Photo: Surfer killed by a shark at Bunker Bay on the tip of Cape Naturaliste at a popular surf spot called The Farm. Picture credit: Lauren Tricket – www.backroommedia.com.au Source: PerthNow Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay Phil Hickey, Laura Tomlinson and Ashlee Mullany From: PerthNow September 04, … Continue reading UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport
Fresh bid to save stranded whale
VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Fresh bid to save stranded whale Tim Barlass September 4, 2011 A second attempt to refloat a beached humpback whale will be made today after yesterday’s failure to rescue it at the midday high tide. Members of the public found the 10-metre juvenile humpback at Currarong beach, near Jervis Bay, … Continue reading Fresh bid to save stranded whale
Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout
VIA – ADLELAIDENOW Photo: Pro surfer Teale Vanner in action at Vivonne Bay. Picture: Andrew Shield Source: Sunday Mail (SA) Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout Brittany Vonow From: Sunday Mail (SA) September 03, 2011 10:00PM PRESSURE from KI residents over a surf and music festival has forced organisers to hold a community meeting. Kangaroo Island … Continue reading Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout
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AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid
Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
VIA – 9 MSN Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra Tony Bartlett and Guy Hand 14:04 AEST Wed Apr 11 2012 Some of Australia’s top surfers will pay tribute to Michael Peterson on Saturday when they join a a traditional “paddle out” to farewell the King of Kirra. World champions Rabbit Bartholomew and … Continue reading Michael Peterson: Surfer honoured in a paddle out at Kirra
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VIDEO: Daredevil Mark Visser parachutes into middle of the ocean in quest to catch a 30m wave
VIDEOS: Australian Open of Surfing – Final Day Highlights!!! #SurfReport
Australian Open of Surfing – Final Day Highlights Australian Open of Surfing – Morning Show Special Moments: Sally Fitzgibbons Australian Open of Surfing – Morning Show Special Moments: Bridge Climb Australian Open of Surfing Day 9 – Waves of the Day Australian Open of Surfing – Morning Show Special Moments: Joel Parkinson Australian Open … Continue reading VIDEOS: Australian Open of Surfing – Final Day Highlights!!! #SurfReport