VIA – MANLY DAILY Photo: David Vlug faces permanent partial blindness in one eye after an incident at the Shore Club. Picture: Braden Fastier. Surfer blinded in club 19 Oct 11 @ 05:32pm by Lauren Dickson CHAMPION young surfer David Vlug faces permanent partial blindness in one eye after an incident at the Shore Club … Continue reading Volcom Surfer blinded in club
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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
Surfing champ Charly Martin loses Nike sponsorship over knife charge
Just be glad you didn’t use the knife Charly or wouldn’t just be the Nike sponsorship you lost! I’m sure O’Neill won’t drop you though and I won’t mention why that is here lol… VIA – THE DRUM UK Surfing champ Charly Martin loses Nike sponsorship over knife charge Sportswear brand Nike have pulled out … Continue reading Surfing champ Charly Martin loses Nike sponsorship over knife charge
The New Santa Cruz Shredders – Five hot young surf talents to watch for at the Coldwater Classic and beyond
VIA – SANTACRUZ.COM Photo: Jonny Craft at his home break of Carmel. Photo by Dave Nelson (Nelly). The New Santa Cruz Shredders Five hot young surf talents to watch for at the Coldwater Classic and beyond By Matt Skenazy Wed, Oct 19, 2011 The Coldwater Classic is Santa Cruz’s biggest surf contest of the year. … Continue reading The New Santa Cruz Shredders – Five hot young surf talents to watch for at the Coldwater Classic and beyond
VIDEO: Shark attack at Elwood Beach
VIA – THE AGE Shark attack shock just a case of fish ‘n’ nips Megan Levy October 20, 2011 – 7:05AM When Andrew Houston felt something latch onto his leg while diving in Port Phillip Bay yesterday, the theme song from Jaws must have flashed through his terrified mind. “It felt like the real thing, … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark attack at Elwood Beach
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)
Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel
Ya I want one… VIA – ESPN Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel JoliKelly Slater’s fifth fin — it may not look like much, but it’s had a big impact this year. It’s live: we read the wind in textures, we hear the sounds, place ourselves in the moment, measure ourselves against it, and we … Continue reading Kelly Slater and his fifth wheel
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VIA – CNN Celebs support Wall Street protesters October 3rd, 2011 02:40 PM ET They may not be in the “other” 99 percent, but wealthy stars are still lending support to the Wall Street protests. According to the Hollywood Reporter, celebs like Mark Ruffalo, Yoko Ono and Russell Simmons are lending their support to the … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebs Support Wall Street Protesters – CNN
Hurricane Irene: Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach – Just wanted some waves!
Why does our gov feel the necessity to enforce laws on us? Let him swim if he wants! VIA – CHRON.COM Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach Updated 02:36 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2011 HULL, Mass. (AP) — State police say a swimmer fleeing troopers who ordered him out of rough surf at Nantasket Beach in … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach – Just wanted some waves!
Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente
VIA – SC TIMES Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected Sep 01, 2011 A large South Pacific storm is sending swells of between 5 and 8 feet to San Clemente, prompting Marine Safety officials to warn beach-goers to take extra caution. The larger surf will create dangerous rip currents and wave action, with some strong northerly side-currents, … Continue reading Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente