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
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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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Surfer sues surfer $125,000 for flinging surfboard…
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Rhiannon Hull's sacrifice to save son an inspiration
VIA – PRESS DEMOCRAT Rhiannon Hull’s sacrifice to save son an inspiration By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 4:08 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:26 p.m. She gave her last ounce of strength to save her child and then slipped beneath the waves, a testament … Continue reading Rhiannon Hull's sacrifice to save son an inspiration
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EU nations back shark finning ban
VIA – SL TRIB EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban
Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired
VIA – DELMARVA NOW Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired Apr. 3, 2012 Traditionally, spring is a good time for surf here on Delmarva. Surf-producing, low-pressure systems associated with coastal storms usually seem more frequent, as we traditionally see a lot more unstable weather this time of year. But … Continue reading Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired
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After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years
After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years. The partnership between Rip Curl and Pierre Louis Costes it’s a long and beautiful story. Supported since 2002 by the Australian brand, PL has been able to focus on his passion and training with only one goal: to become … Continue reading After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years