Category Archives: Central & South America

Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour “Condor” as his friends refer to him, Peter Mel has won the Billabong Pico Alto: Copa Burn in Peru to become the current leader on the Big Wave World Tour. By Danny Keith 3:18pm Santa Cruz … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

Pico Alto Big Wave Photo Gallery

Killer photos! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE Pico Alto Big Wave Photo Gallery August 13, 2011 Pete Mel (United States) took home the 1st place trophy and his first Big Wave World Tour win at the Billabong Pico Alto contest. Ben Wilkinson (Australia) charged hard and earned second place. Here’s a gallery covering some of the … Continue reading Pico Alto Big Wave Photo Gallery

More Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio Surfs, SUPs, Dives and Kayaks on Vacation in Hawaii – Maui

More Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio Surfs, Dives and Kayaks on Vacation in Hawaii Looks like she just can’t stay out of the water… For the original post and more photos, go here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2024744/Alessandra-Ambrosio-wows-Maui-displays-talent–bikini.html For photos from earlier in the week go here: http://surftweeters.com/more-alessandra-ambrosio-hawaii-vacation-photos/ http://surftweeters.com/brazilian-supermodel-alessandra-ambrosio-goes-surfing-in-hawaii/

Mermaid Convention to include 3D swimming with sharks film

200 professional mermaids? Who knew?…Another reason to go to Vegas! VIA – LAS VEGAS SUN Mermaid Convention to include 3D swimming with sharks film By Robin Leach (contact) Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 | 11:17 a.m. More than 200 professional mermaids from around the world splash onto The Strip this weekend for the first-ever World Mermaid … Continue reading Mermaid Convention to include 3D swimming with sharks film

Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

VIA – ESPN Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto By Jake Howard ESPN Action Sports In very contestable 30-foot surf — assuming that “contestable” and “30-foot surf” aren’t a contradiction in terms — the Billabong Pico Alto went off today in Peru. In an international final it was Maverick’s veteran Peter Mel edging out … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Peter Mel wins at 30-foot Pico Alto – ESPN

Big Wave World Tour: 30' Waves! Billabong Pico Alto 2011, Peru – LIVE FEED STARTS THURSDAY!

If you are going to be able to log in for the live webcast for this event, do it. The feed starts on Thursday. These events don’t get the promotional coverage they deserve but the surfing is awesome. If you want to see some of the best big wave surfers take on massive pits, these … Continue reading Big Wave World Tour: 30' Waves! Billabong Pico Alto 2011, Peru – LIVE FEED STARTS THURSDAY!

More Alessandra Ambrosio Hawaii Vacation Photos…

The boys at the Daily Mail are hard at work lol… VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Now Alessandra Ambrosio the water babe makes waves in a black string bikini on Hawaiian getaway By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 7:28 PM on 9th August 2011 Life really is a beach for Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra … Continue reading More Alessandra Ambrosio Hawaii Vacation Photos…

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USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship

VIA YAHOO   USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship

79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…