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PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

Whoa! This dude had an angel on his shoulder! VIA – SHARK RESEARCH COMMITTEE Pacific Coast Shark News 2011 Samoa Beach — On September 11, 2011Benjie Rose was surfing 40 yards from shore at Samoa Beach at the Power Poles break just across the bridge from Eureka. There were several surfers in close proximity to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Shark Attack in Northern California

VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r

Words by – Chris Nomad VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r Twitted today by Tony Hawk, “Today’s news: 8-year-old @evansk8r can do 720’s: http://say.ly/fohHSA” RT Please!” 50,000 views in less then a day later, here’s Big ‘E’s sick video from a kid who rips far beyond his years: You better … Continue reading VIDEO: 8 year old Evan Doherty lands 720 on vert! @evansk8r

Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport

Makes me miss bows sooo much! VIA – ALOHA UPDATE More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls September 14, 2011 Filed under: Surfing Drew Wilkinson The South Shore reefs of Oahu were bombarded by surf at the beginning of September. The same swell that slammed into Teahupoo for the Billabong Tahiti Pro made it’s … Continue reading Hawaii: More Photos from Massive South Swell at Bowls – #SurfReport

Rare shark caught by fishermen

VIA – PRACTICAL FISH KEEPING Rare shark caught by fishermen One of the rarest species of shark has been caught off the coast of Mexico. The 3m long juvenile male Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelages) was caught by fishermen near the western Baja peninsula coast, in a region called Bahía de Vizcaín. This is one of … Continue reading Rare shark caught by fishermen

Climate change threatens California beaches: study

VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study

Pacifica – Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest

VIA – PACIFICA PATCH Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest This week, get your surf on at the 21st annual Big Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest. By Christa Bigue 1:00pm What could be more chill than spending the day on the beach watching the 21st annual Big Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest? This Saturday … Continue reading Pacifica – Great Escape: Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest

PHOTOS: AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies

It’s so impressive what Soul Surfer’s impact is still having around the world… VIA – JUST JARED JR AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies Tue, 13 September 2011 at 9:30 pm AnnaSophia Robb and Bethany Hamilton take a seat on the sofa as they chill out during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012 held … Continue reading PHOTOS: AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton: Lela Rose Ladies

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SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

  LA JOLLA LIGHT   Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents City News Service A pair of cold winter storms is expected in San Diego County this week. “Winter storms are poised to impact Southern California this week with periods of rain and mountain snow, gusty winds and cold weather,” … Continue reading SAN DIEGO: Weather outlook is colder, wetter with high surf and rip currents #SurfReport

VIDEO: Kelly Slater and Tom Curren Surf Pipeline

Kelly Slater and Tom Curren Surf Pipeline   http://youtu.be/pOexI43grCE   Kelly Slater and Tom Curren, two of the greatest surfers of all time, share an amazing session at Pipeline. Check out more from Tupat at http://tupat.posterous.com and more from The Inertia at http://www.theinertia.com.