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Artist creates surfboard out of beer cans

Dude no way… VIA – KTLA Artist creates surfboard out of beer cans By Brian Flores 8:23 a.m. PDT, October 10, 2011 SAN DIEGO – A local artist has created a surfboard out of beer cans. Artist Rich Morrison said he came up with the idea after having drinks at a bar in Pacific Beach. … Continue reading Artist creates surfboard out of beer cans →

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Teen charged with theft of surfboard in Ocean Gate

I hate thieves… VIA – APP.COM Teen charged with theft of surfboard in Ocean Gate 5:08 PM, Oct. 10, 2011 OCEAN GATE — Police arrested an 18-year-old they say stole a surfboard from a home in June. Officer Barry Wohl said that after a lengthy investigation, Detective Mike Kuchta tracked down the suspect, Devin Wingender, … Continue reading Teen charged with theft of surfboard in Ocean Gate →

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Autopsy: Chris Cahill dies of heroin overdose

Updated: October 10, 2011, 1:49 PM ET Cahill dies of heroin overdose By Elbert Chu ESPN.com When Dogtown surfer and original Z-Boy, Chris Cahill died in June, friends blamed cancer, but the real culprit was a deadly mix of cocaine and heroin. The toxicology report in the autopsy lists Cahill’s cause of death as “acute … Continue reading Autopsy: Chris Cahill dies of heroin overdose →

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VIDEO: Shark attack suspected in swimmer's disappearance

VIA ABC AUSTRALIA Shark attack suspected in swimmer’s disappearance Police in Perth say experts believe missing swimmer Bryn Martin was taken by a white pointer shark at Cottesloe Beach. The 64-year-old Mosman Park man set out from the shore near the Indiana Tea Rooms on his daily swim on Monday morning. He was heading out … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark attack suspected in swimmer's disappearance →

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Santa Cruz – Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition Posted: 10/09/2011 01:30:43 AM PDT Several Saturday nights ago, I found myself on the set of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. Just like my Hollywood fantasies, there were actors wandering around reciting their lines, stressed … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition →

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Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo

VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo Photo: George Gall of Plus One Surfboards at the Shape-off. Credit: Serge Dedina Surfers, board builders and artists come together to celebrate the surfboard at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. By Serge Dedina 10:45am Upon entering Exhibition Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds … Continue reading Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo →

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O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside

Tragic… VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside By SONYA QUICK / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A 63-year-old Aliso Viejo man died Saturday morning while surfing in Oceanside, officials said. Charles Solon Todd Jr., a 63-year-old married man, was surfing at Surf Beach at 7:29 a.m. Saturday, according to the San … Continue reading O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside →

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Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars – East Coast #SurfReport

VIA – APP.COM Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars 5:20 PM, Aug. 5, 2011 HARVEY CEDARS — Three people were being treated at area hospitals after being rescued from rough surf by lifeguards Friday afternoon. The Middlesex Avenue beach was closed to swimmers, according to emergency medical officials. A decision … Continue reading Beach closed after 3 hurt by rough surf in Harvey Cedars – East Coast #SurfReport →

VIDEO: Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened

21″ deep, holy… VIA – WTSP Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened 11:25 PM, Sep 25, 2011 Written by Althea Paul ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. – The victim of a shark attack is in fair condition, recovering in an area hospital Sunday night. A friend said Charles Wickersham lost about … Continue reading VIDEO: Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened →

Man dies paddleboarding

SUPing obviously has it’s share of enthusiasts and critics, the majority being the former rather then the later. One of the main issues some have with the explosion of standup paddleboarding, is simply that the majority of newbies into the sport have no concept of the real dangers that can occur, whether paddling into a … Continue reading Man dies paddleboarding →