Of course Venice Beach has the diseased sea lion, where else? VIA – DAILY MAIL ‘Diseased’ sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach By Jennifer Madison Last updated at 6:37 PM on 29th August 2011 An elderly couple swimming off Venice Beach, California last week are recovering after an vicious attack by a … Continue reading Video: 'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach
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Australia: Missing man mauled by sharks
What a nightmare… VIA – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Missing man mauled by sharks The West Australian August 30, 2011, 9:39 am A Victorian builder has been found dead in shark-infested waters off the Queensland coast. The 48-year-old man’s body was found mauled by sharks, 13 hours after he went missing, off Palm Island. Five helicopters … Continue reading Australia: Missing man mauled by sharks
Video: The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves
VIA – GIZMODO The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves No, you’re not looking at Igor, The Hunchbacked Waterlad. This is Shane Dorian, one of the best (if not the very best) big wave surfers in the world, and he’s wearing the world’s first inflatable wetsuit. Billabong V1 Wetsuit from Billabong USA … Continue reading Video: The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves
MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport
VIA – HALF MOON BAY PATCH Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible Surf could be dangerous, especially on south-facing beaches surrounding Pillar Point Harbor and Gray Whale Cove State Beach. By Camden Swita 2:38pm Large waves from a storm system in the Southern Hemisphere are expected to reach the San Mateo County … Continue reading MAVERICK'S SURF REPORT: Large Swell to Hit Beaches Midweek, Hazardous Conditions Possible – Santa Cruz, Nor Cal #SurfReport
Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind
VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong in a bind 30 Aug 2011 Iconic Australian brand Billabong is under fire again, with its US operation in hot water over an alleged breach of contract, alleged fraud, and alleged conspiracy to commit fraud. The American arm of the surfwear label, which launched in Queensland in 1973, is being … Continue reading Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind
City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival
City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition’s Festival Concerts, motocross and skateboard events nixed from the event. By Joseph Kellard August 29, 2011 While organizers of the Quiksilver Pro New York announced that their surfing competition will go on as scheduled in Long Beach starting Sept. 1, the City of Long Beach said that the festival sideshows … Continue reading City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10's, Jordy's Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Jeremy Flores Perfect 10’s, Jordy’s Injury & More! Billabong Pro Tahiti All the best highlights from Sundays Billabong Pro action in Tahiti. Epic Teahupoo and epic surfing!
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Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar – Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard
VIA – 10NEWS SAN DIEGO Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard POSTED: 6:04 pm PDT August 26, 2011 UPDATED: 6:53 pm PDT August 26, 2011 SAN DIEGO — A 12-year-old boy spoke to 10News about his encounter with a massive shark in Del Mar. … Continue reading Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar – Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard
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VIA – KHON2 76 Premium Profile: Matt Meola and Albee Layer Reported by: Kanoa Leahey Email: [email protected] $100,000. That’s the top prize offered in Taylor Steele’s “Innersection Free Surf Contest,” an internet-based surf video competition. Last year, in its inaugural campaign, the 100 grand was awarded to Maui’s Matt Meola. This year, it was … Continue reading 76 Premium Profile: Matt Meola and Albee Layer
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VIDEO: Great White Shark Spotted Off Coast Of La Jolla
VIA – 10 NEWS Great White Shark Spotted Off Coast Of La Jolla Passengers On New Seaforth Sports Fishing Boat Spotted Shark A Mile Off Children’s Pool POSTED: 6:29 pm PDT October 3, 2011 UPDATED: 7:36 pm PDT October 3, 2011 SAN DIEGO — Passengers on a sports fishing boat got more than they bargained … Continue reading VIDEO: Great White Shark Spotted Off Coast Of La Jolla