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Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego

Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIA – NY TIMES Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island PHOTO: Kelly Slater and Owen Wright, above, had met just two weeks before in the final of the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, with Slater winning in 12-foot surf. By MAX KLINGER Published: September 9, 2011 LONG BEACH, N.Y. — In crisp, overhead barrels, … Continue reading Catching a Wave and Some Cash Off Long Island – NY TIMES

VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman

VIA – GIZOMODO Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman Michael J. Fox showed up on The Late Show with David Letterman last night to officially announce the Nike Air Mag (aka the Back to the Future shoes). It’s Marty McFly himself, ladies and gentlemen! It’s heartbreaking to see the … Continue reading VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Fox Show Off the Nike Air Mag on Letterman

Happy birthday, California! 40 reasons we love you!

VIA – OC REGISTER Happy birthday, California! 40 reasons we love you! Published: Sept. 6, 2011 Updated: Sept. 9, 2011 5:37 p.m. California turns 161 this week. There’s a lot to love: sun, surf, stars, beaches, babes … Here’s our Top 40 list! Waves Hawaii may have pioneered modern surfing, but California popularized it, starting … Continue reading Happy birthday, California! 40 reasons we love you!

NSFW: Keala Kennelly Posts More GNARLEY Photos Of Her Wipeout At Teahupoo

Words by – Chris Nomad Yup, you saw the first post here and then it went all over the world but now Keala Kennelly updated her photos so we thought we’d share them since it’s such a nuts wipeout…just remember she’s doing fine now. Don’t look if you can’t handle it (seriously!). Two words: Wave … Continue reading NSFW: Keala Kennelly Posts More GNARLEY Photos Of Her Wipeout At Teahupoo

Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads

VIA – SUN SENTINEL Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads By David Fleshler 6:50 a.m. EDT, September 9, 2011 The state wildlife commission approved a ban on the killing of tiger sharks and three species of hammerhead Thursday to protect predators that have suffered severe overfishing. The four shark species won protection at a … Continue reading Florida bans killing of tiger sharks, hammerheads

Officials continue search for missing surfer

VIA – NEWSDAY Officials continue search for missing surfer Originally published: September 9, 2011 10:02 AM Updated: September 9, 2011 2:05 PM By GARY DYMSKI. AND MATTHEW CHAYES. [email protected]., [email protected] Officials resumed their search Friday morning for a missing Old Field surfer in the waters off Gilgo State Park, a State Parks police spokesman said. … Continue reading Officials continue search for missing surfer

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HAWAII: High Surf WARNING Extended for North Shore – 35 Foot Waves Expected! #SurfReport

VIA – MAUI NOW HAWAII:  High Surf WARNING Extended for North Shore – 35 Foot Waves Expected! #SurfReport February 7th, 2012 The High Surf ADVISORY for Maui’s north shore issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu on Sunday, January 5 has been replaced by a High Surf WARNING, which will stay in effect until … Continue reading HAWAII: High Surf WARNING Extended for North Shore – 35 Foot Waves Expected! #SurfReport

Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County

VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Signs warning of sewage contamination are posted along Cardiff State Beach near the San Elijo Lagoon. The warnings follow a sewage spill at the Escondido sewage treatment plant in … Continue reading Sewage Contamination Signs Posted At Cardiff State Beach – #SurfReport Nearly 250,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spills In North County