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Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day

VIA – NC TIMES ‘Kook’ marks Labor Day Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 9:45 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue was found dressed as a construction worker holding an American flag Friday. The statue of a young surfer, which has been targeted by pranksters since it was installed in 2007, also had a sign under it … Continue reading Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day

Update: Katia Downgraded to a Tropical Storm – #SurfReport East Coast

VIA – WLTX Katia Downgraded to a Tropical Storm 5:04 PM, Sep 3, 2011 (WLTX) – Katia is now an intense tropical storm, having lost its hurricane status after encountering unfavorable conditions for the last day. As of the 5 p.m. Saturday advisory, Katia had maximum sustained winds of 70 miles an hour. To be … Continue reading Update: Katia Downgraded to a Tropical Storm – #SurfReport East Coast

Fresh bid to save stranded whale

VIA – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Fresh bid to save stranded whale Tim Barlass September 4, 2011 A second attempt to refloat a beached humpback whale will be made today after yesterday’s failure to rescue it at the midday high tide. Members of the public found the 10-metre juvenile humpback at Currarong beach, near Jervis Bay, … Continue reading Fresh bid to save stranded whale

Leonardo DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill

VIA – TORONTO SUN DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill WENN.com First posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011 09:37 AM EDT | Updated: Saturday, September 03, 2011 09:42 AM EDT Leonardo DiCaprio is pleading with fans in California to back a bill banning the sale of shark fins in the state. The Hollywood star, a … Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill

Her surfer de med den livsfarlige morderhaien rett under seg

VIA – TV 2 Dette var bildet den lokale amatørfotografen tok av surferne utenfor San Diego i California. Legg merke til bølgetoppen til høyre i bildet Her surfer de med den livsfarlige morderhaien rett under seg Spektakulære bilder skremmer surfere i San Diego. Del med andre: Den siste uken har strendene utenfor San Diego i … Continue reading Her surfer de med den livsfarlige morderhaien rett under seg

VIDEO: Aloha! Quiksilver Pro N.Y. in Long Beach is about to begin

VIA – LONG ISLAND HERALD Aloha! Quiksilver Pro N.Y. in Long Beach is about to begin Photo: Ten times ASP World Champion Kelly Slater of Florida, USA (pictured) has taken the Billabong Pro Tahiti title, ousting youngster Owen Wright (AUS) by 18.43 to 17.10 (out of 20.00) in a closely fought final on Monday August … Continue reading VIDEO: Aloha! Quiksilver Pro N.Y. in Long Beach is about to begin

Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout

VIA – ADLELAIDENOW Photo: Pro surfer Teale Vanner in action at Vivonne Bay. Picture: Andrew Shield Source: Sunday Mail (SA) Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout Brittany Vonow From: Sunday Mail (SA) September 03, 2011 10:00PM PRESSURE from KI residents over a surf and music festival has forced organisers to hold a community meeting. Kangaroo Island … Continue reading Locals figure out way to stop contest: Kangaroo surf festival eco-fear wipeout

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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