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INCREDIBLE PHOTOS/VIDEO: First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Photo: Inventive: Lewis Rosenberg saw Australians stand up surfing and sketched a surfboard on a match box before using it to create his 8ft longboard Tally ho chaps! First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929 Experts say the two-hour video footage is a … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS/VIDEO: First-ever British surfer caught on film taking to waves on home-made board… in 1929

Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO)

VIA HUFF POST Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO) First Posted: 11/30/11 05:17 PM ET Updated: 12/ 1/11 09:48 AM ET The North Carolina coast may not be the first place you would expect to see a great white shark, but it does happen. Matt Garrett, a Boston, Massachusetts … Continue reading Matt Garrett, Boston Man, Spots Great White Shark In North Carolina (VIDEO)

Red Bull looks for surf board artist

VIA – BANDT Red Bull looks for surf board artist 1 December 2011 Energy drink Red Bull has launched a competition for artists to design the surfboard of its sponsored athlete, surfer Sally Fitzgibbons. Budding artists are being asked to submit designs for Fitzgibbons’ surfboard that she will use to compete in the 2012 ASP … Continue reading Red Bull looks for surf board artist

Local Surfer Girl to be Grand Marshal of Holiday Parade @LakeyPeterson

VIA – KEYT Local Surfer to be Grand Marshal of Holiday Parade Story Created: Nov 30, 2011 PST Story Updated: Nov 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM PST Santa Barbara – You may know her as the local surfer girl turned pro. But this weekend, Lakey Peterson will play a new role… Grand Marshal of the … Continue reading Local Surfer Girl to be Grand Marshal of Holiday Parade @LakeyPeterson

The SinkingSurfboard Company… The Surfboard, Redesigned for Your… Sink?

VIA – PR WEB The SinkingSurfboard Company… The Surfboard, Redesigned for Your… Sink? The SinkingSurfboard is a real, full-sized surfboard designed to “float” along the wall of your bathroom which holds a vessel-style sink, positioned beneath a wall-faucet. The SinkingSurfboard is truly a cool piece of highly-functional art. os Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 … Continue reading The SinkingSurfboard Company… The Surfboard, Redesigned for Your… Sink?

Maverick's opening window pushed back to January

VIA – SF GATE Maverick’s opening window pushed back to January Bruce Jenkins, Chronicle Columnist Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (11-30) 15:06 PST — Among the surfers who live for a Northern California winter, it’s almost inconceivable that the month of December could pass without big, Maverick’s-style waves. That has become a distinct possibility, however, forcing … Continue reading Maverick's opening window pushed back to January

UPDATE: Bali shark attack victim 18 year old surfer Marc Andrews recovering after being released from hospital

VIa – ADELAIDE NOW Bali shark attack victim Marc Andrews recovering after being released from hospital Richard Noone From: The Daily Telegraph November 30, 2011 11:30PM A Facebook picture of Ulladulla teenager Marc Andrews, who was allegedly bitten on the hand by a shark surfing in Bali yesterday. He has been released from hospital. Picture: … Continue reading UPDATE: Bali shark attack victim 18 year old surfer Marc Andrews recovering after being released from hospital

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SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

VIA – SC SENTINEL Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says 06/03/2012 06:43:43 PM PDT COUNTY — Six people were rescued at Manresa, Twin Lakes and Natural Bridges state beaches Saturday during a northwest swell, said Dan Perry, a supervising lifeguard with State Parks. None were injured, Perry said. Two Boogie boarders … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Six rescued at area beaches Saturday, State Parks lifeguard says #Surfreport

UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu's north shore

VIA – KHON UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu’s north shore HONOLULU – Coast Guardsmen continue to search for a missing surfer in the vicinity of Sunset Beach, Thursday. Coast Guard crews aboard the Cutter Ahi and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter focused their searches along the North Shore off Kuhuku and Kaena … Continue reading UPDATE: Crews continue search for missing surfer on Oahu's north shore