VIA – HISPANICALLY SPEAKING NEWS Male Model and Surfer Arrested in Dominican Republic for Selling ‘Cigar-Sized’ Joints Published at 3:35 pm, November 1, 2011 Dominican Republic authorities are reporting that Richard Michael Spelman, a California surf instructor and male model can be detained for a year without bail, while prosecutors prepare a drug trafficking case … Continue reading Male Model and Surfer Arrested in Dominican Republic for Selling ‘Cigar-Sized’ Joints
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Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm #SurfReport
VIA – NBC MIAMI Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm Hurricane watch issued for Yucatan Peninsula as storm moves slowly through Caribbean By Shiri Spear and Brian Hamacher | Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011 | Updated 11:20 AM EDT Hurricane Rina as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Hurricane Rina continued to strengthen Tuesday morning, becoming a Category … Continue reading Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm #SurfReport
Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport
VIA – TRUST.ORG Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October. 25 Oct 2011 03:42 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane … Continue reading Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport
Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border
There is some really good info in this article… VIA – CAMP PENDLETON PATCH Surf and Travel in Baja California What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border. n 2007, violent assaults and robberies experienced by American surfers and off-road enthusiasts in Baja California rocked the avid Baja … Continue reading SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border
MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY)
Is this the cutest dolphin in the world??? VIA – GLOBAL ANIMAL Photo: SOS Rescate’s Richard Tesore feeding the baby La Plata river dolphin in Uruguay. Photo credit: Reuters 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY) October 18, 2011 (BABY DOLPHIN RESCUE) – A 7-day-old female La Plata river dolphin has been rescued on Uruguay’s … Continue reading MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY)
The Pink Dolphins of Rio
VIA – JAPAN TIMES Photo: Magic moment: A young woman who lives beside the Rio Negro in Brazil’s Anavilhanas National Park, and regularly gives food to Pink River Dolphins, here gets close to one of the remarkable mammals that has become used to humans — offering visitors a stunning photo opportunity as a result. MARK … Continue reading The Pink Dolphins of Rio
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Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
VIA – TICO TIMES Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 – By Alex Leff No injuries were reported from the magnitude-5.4 tremor. A 5.4 tremor shook the Nicoya Peninsula at 1:01 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents of the northwest Costa Rica tourist haven reported cracking walls but little other damage. The … Continue reading Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
VIDEO: Hawaiian surfs world record 90ft wave
VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
What It’s Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards Waves that are big and challenging enough to earn a nomination for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards coveted “Ride Of The Year” happen only a handful of times a year at some of the world’s most beautiful and … Continue reading VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards